L-17 Navion Pilot Performs a Steep Obstacle Approach and Landing Over Trees to Golf Course Airstrip

A Fraser Blues FormationTeam pilot flies a steep approach and landing in his L-17 Navion over obstacles at Rowena's narrow, gravel airstrip located on Sandpiper Golf Course. The golf course and Rowena's restaurant is approximately 49 nautical miles east of Vancouver (as the crow flies) and six miles north of the town of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.

Whether you are a pilot, a golfer, or neither of those, Rowena's is an idyllic place to visit, surrounded by beautiful mountainous scenery, the restaurant is cozy and has a terrific and affordable menu, There is also bed and breakfast style accommodations as well as cabins on the property.