chanik Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I don't know that I'm brave enough to try it yet, but this strip is 900ft long right next to Pingualuit crater. http://www.nunavikparks.ca/en/parks/pingualuit/directions.htm First need to fly into this town of 500 people, Kangiqsujuaq. So where is it? http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&ie=UTF8&ll=61.396719,-73.498535&spn=3.809618,14.227295&z=7 I figure it would be a flight from ELY, MN to Timmons in Canada for an Airport of Entry then on to CYGL (Radisson) which is as far as any raod goes and finally the big 510nm leg to Kangiqsujuaq CYKG Next May would be the time I'd like to try it. They actually require some basic survival equipment for any planes flying in these areas. Seems prudent http://www.equipped.com/ak_cnda.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jacques Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Kurt, The CT is NOT the plane for that kind of trip. You need a tail dragger with tundra (bush) wheels. or better , a float plane. There was a group going there this summer and I was thinking (of maybe ) going with them . After some research and good advise from pilots that really knows the area......NO WAY.. Just a bent gear there ..and I'm not talking about the black flies and high winds. With a CT, with all the stuff you wil have to bring with you,, you would have to fly solo. In this area, you can have the four seasons in the same day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 That's one wild crater! Looks interesting, but I'd like my remote places to be warmer, with beaches... Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanik Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I figured I'd want to have Tundra tires and a spare. I know quite a bit about survival equipment and know Doug Ritter at Equipped personally so the survival stuff would only add 15lbs per person with top-notch gear. But for sure you'd be screwed if you had any sort of serious mishap up there. You don't think Tundra tires are enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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