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Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5) - Lake Pillsbury looking west. Because of the mountainous terrain,1Q5 is not pilot friendly when windy. A 25 kt wind contributed to a fatal C172 accident on 5-8-82. At one time there was a cross wind runway which could have helped this unfortunate pilot.

Lake Pillsbury looking west. Because of the mountainous terrain,1Q5 is not pilot friendly when windy. A 25 kt wind contributed to a fatal C172 accident on 5-8-82. At one time there was a cross wind runway which could have helped this unfortunate pilot.

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Airport Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5)
Upper Lake, CA
Photographer: S B J
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Upload Date: 2014-06-08
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  • Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5) - Pillsbury on one of many flights there.View is to the southeast. - by S B J by S B J
  • Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5) - 69E at the north end with view to the south. - by S B J by S B J
  • Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5) - Looking at Gravelly Valley airport from the north to the south.The top of Hull Mt.(6873 feet) is seen on the right.The elevation of 1Q5 is 1900 feet. The fire watch building burned down in 1992. - by S B J by S B J
  • Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5) - Nice when you can park your plane near the water. - by S B J by S B J
  • Gravelly Valley Airport (1Q5) - At the parking (fun) end of the runway. - by S B J by S B J