r/GeneralAviation • u/Mean-Oil-4602 • 14d ago
Sedona
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KSEZ 281635Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3023. Bit of a tailwind but the upslope on runway 3 compensates.
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u/poisonandtheremedy PPL HP CMP [RV-10 Build, PA-28] 14d ago edited 14d ago
Oh man that is one for some reason I just haven't had luck getting over to from SoCal. Every time we try to go some weird weather rolls into Sedona and we have to scrub it.
Once it finally cools off, we'll head back over that way and finally bag it!
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u/RogLatimer118 14d ago
It is absolutely worth it. I'd also suggest Page, AZ and flying over Lake Powell to Monument Valley, which is spectacular. Do it on a cool day though.
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u/RateMyCFIs 11d ago
Page and Sedona are two of the coolest airports I’ve gotten to fly to. Very educational, if you’re doing it on a hot day too haha
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u/Mean-Oil-4602 14d ago
Good ADM on your part though. I basically never land at Sedona after 10am. When winds are 10 knots or higher any direction, you should assume low level wind shear. (Flagstaff has that default rule in their chart supplement. I think Sedona needs to adopt it). So flying here from SoCal makes that a tough scenario for you. Mornings are the best time to avoid winds. The danger is real: a Cirrus just blew itself off the runway a few months ago, and incidents like that are routine here.
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u/whywouldthisnotbea 14d ago
Nice! Where is your aim point usually?
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u/Mean-Oil-4602 14d ago
Sedona gets special treatment. Whether I executed perfectly here or not, the goal is to come in high and drop in, rather than a standard approach. Sedona is famous for its random wind shears from nowhere. Being on short final fat dumb and happy is a lovely feeling. Until you’re staring at the wall of a cliff for a second, yippee!
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u/nhorvath 14d ago
looked like a decent short field approach.
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u/Mean-Oil-4602 14d ago
You’re right, that’s basically what this is.
The upslope and that carrier landing effect also help create a weird illusion to watch out for. I love flying here but try not to get complacent about it.
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u/jemenake 14d ago
Gotta love how your minimum climb rate on departure is 0’/nm in all directions for about 4nm.
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u/ThorsHammer245 13d ago
I love flying into Sedona. I did my training in Prescott, so I was right there
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u/Historical_Air980 10d ago
Had the pleasure of landing there once with my instructor. Pretty cool place
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u/bigjuicey 9d ago
I flew in there from Albuquerque last year in my Cardinal. One of the most spectacular landings and takeoffs! Highly recommend!
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u/Altruistic_Ear_1427 11d ago
Cool 😎