Recent content by Az_Jack

I'm wanting to head out to Florence Junction Airstrip #2 to fly around. The access road just to the west of the abandoned airstrip showed a closed gate on some pics. Google Maps directions says it is a "restricted use or private road." This is the spot where it might be blocked off -...

Sounds safe. At the risk of sounding naive, how do I ask for approval, and to whom do I address my request? I found the Public Safety Departments page of the Gila River Indian Community website (Departments) and my natural inclination is to reach out through the tribal police. Advice?

I searched the forums for this area but didn't find anything, though the threads regarding the Gila River Airport are close. I'd like to try flying over the "mountains" just south of the Phoenix area, east of I-10 (almost directly south of Sacaton). The area is on Gila River Reservation land but...

I'm thinking of going down there to check it out either way, but is it allowed to fly there and take pics from above?

There's a nice little brewery just South of there. It is a busy intersection though, I wonder if that has anything to do with it. Still reading through this thread so maybe it's already been answered.

It is disheartening to know that people act the way the pilot in the OP comments did. I know it is a utopian concept, but just because some CAN do something doesn't mean they SHOULD. SOrry to hear what happened because those kinds of things will put restrictions on new (and old) pilots like me...

I ended up getting a Mavic 2 Pro off Ebay (1st two Ebay tries ended up in a non-shipment and a scam, respectively). Ebay was great and refunded my money both times. I got an unflown, unregistered Mavic 2 (with all original accessories), two extra brand new batteries, two extra pairs of quiet...

Hello and thank you for the service this community provides. I found this site back in May while looking for a locally used MV2 on OfferUp. I was hoping to get some advice from someone local to my area and my convince him/her to meet a local seller and fly it for me. I am a total beginner...