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From: dan@orstcs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Grass strips in Calif, Ore, Nev - (nf)
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Date: Fri, 9-Sep-83 03:47:52 EDT
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orstcs!dan    Sep  7 12:43:00 1983


Take a look at Wakonda Beach State which is 60nm north of the North Bend VOR
on the Oregon coast.  It is a small (1900 feet) grass strip very close to the
beach.  I don't know if there is a problem with camping under your wing (check
with the Oregon Dept. of Transportation, Aeronautics Division), but there is a
regular state campground within walking distance of the strip.  I believe that
the airport is only open part of the year so you best also check part 2 of the
AIM.

My Flight Guide has the following remarks on Wakonda Beach State at
Waldport Oregon:
	40'; 3 South of town; Unattended; Prior Permission Only; Soft/wet;
	power lines north;  Runways 16/34-1900ft.
I think the "Prior Permission Only" has to do with the restricted number of
days that the field is open.  I suspect that the "grass" turns to something
closer to a swamp in the winter.

I hope you have brushed up on your short/soft field takeoff and landings.
				Dan Park	{hp-pcd,teklabs}!orstcs!dan