Mr. Goodbar
Sand bar strip located in Tehama County, California.
Located in Tehama County, California, about 10 miles from 42BC Bush Plane Campout, Mr. Goodbar is a tasty and satisfying destination for any bush pilot hungry for danger. Ideal for STOL aircraft, helicopters, floatplanes & boats, the small sandbar on the Sacramento River has a tricky approach at the South end over water. A floating dock has been brought on-site for float planes and watercraft; it is fully collidable and landable.
W... Sand bar strip located in Tehama County, California.
Located in Tehama County, California, about 10 miles from 42BC Bush Plane Campout, Mr. Goodbar is a tasty and satisfying destination for any bush pilot hungry for danger. Ideal for STOL aircraft, helicopters, floatplanes & boats, the small sandbar on the Sacramento River has a tricky approach at the South end over water. A floating dock has been brought on-site for float planes and watercraft; it is fully collidable and landable.
Want to fly in with something a bit bigger? There's an alternate strip as well near the campsite. From snow-capped mountains in the winter to beautiful plains in the summer, the north end of the Sacramento Valley Foothills is a beautiful place to explore. Welcome to Mr. Goodbar.
- Runways: 360ft sandbar & 1042ft dirt strip, no maintenance.
- Approach Considerations: Recommend inspection pass. For final approach, follow the river bend and aim for ~200ft alt over the abandoned boat off left wing. Sandbar landings from the south only, wind permitting. DO NOT attempt north to south on the sandbar.
- Amenities: Campgrounds, fishing, dock & skinny-dipping.
- Windsock: Portable windsock near the land bridge.
- Parking: Plenty
- Services: no restrooms, no drinking water, no weather info, no lights, no fuel. Cell service limited.
- Multiple runway objects and hazards contain collision boxes.
- Challenging approach onto a short and narrow sandbar.
- Custom terraforming to allow smooth transitions for water skimming landings onto the sandbar or for float planes to drive onto land.
- Custom vegetation assets.
- Custom 3D library of on-ground assets.
- Custom stone fire rings sized specifically for //42 Campout Utility campfires.
- Ideally located for Northern California Backcountry bush trip adventures.
- Beware of stolen chicken on site, someone flew him in, and he's never left.
