Camping with aircraft - What to cook with?

[Whack777]

Just wondering what solutions people might have for cooking while on an aircraft camping trip. ie: what can you carry in the aircraft?

 

 

[mAgNeToDrOp]

Good question, never done it before but am guessing carrying a gas cooker would be out of the question, gas canister being dangerous goods and all? Box of matches, find some wood? :)

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

Dont know the name of the gas burner but it exploded the other day at Alice. We think that the fry pan was too large and the heat transfered to above the throw-away gas bottle. destoyed the stove and cut a guys leg. The fry pan (heavy caste) cushioned more damage.

 

I would not entertain this sort of equipment.

 

I have a pic but BIG troubles trying to include.

 

Cheers.

 

 

[Yenn]

Ive got one of those hexamine stoves, they fold up with the solid fuel blocks inside. Still need matches to light them. Having said that I have never used it, preferring gas when I go camping and havn't needed it camping with the plane.

 

 

[eastmeg2]

There are a number of "Dual Fuel" camping stoves on the market that can use ULP and Avgas. Might be worth considering since you then don't need to carry the extra fuel for the stove, just take a small amount out of your fuel drain before cooking.

 

The small amount needed for an evenings cooking (<200mL) shouldn't affect your flight planning.

 

 

[winsor68]

The Duel fuel idea above sound best...

 

 

[Guest pelorus32]

G'day Whack,

 

this has been covered several times on the forum.

 

Here's my answer:

 

http://www.recreationalflying.com/forum/55471-post2.html

 

It's brilliant and every time I use it I think again how good it is.

 

Regards

 

Mike

 

 

[hihosland]

i have a small coleman cooker that uses unleaded. It will work OK with leaded fuels however over time the lead residue builds up in the 'generator' tube eventually rendering the stove US. However for the occasional use avgas is fine.

 

cheers

 

Davidh

 

 

[hihosland]

coleman stove

 

Coleman Model: 533B705

 

I carry mine inside a stainless billy click here for more info.

 

 

[Guest Brett Campany]

G'day Whack,this has been covered several times on the forum.

 

Here's my answer:

 

http://www.recreationalflying.com/forum/55471-post2.html

 

It's brilliant and every time I use it I think again how good it is.

 

Regards

 

Mike

I've used these as well and they're brilliant! Highly recommend them!

 

 

[Barefootpilot]

Come on guys we are flying Rec aircraft they are so cheap to run we should be staying in the 5 Star resorts when we finish for the day!

 

 

[flying dog]

It is an interesting line of discussion.

 

No, I have not read the earlier post.

 

I agree that using AVGAS would be the safest, as carrying GAS would be tempting fate.

 

I guess "push coming to shove", some dry twigs, Avgas, and a match. You can't really beat the open fire for "basic".

 

Yes there would be seasonal considerations like bushfire bans, etc. But then, if that was true, I would guess all options are out.

 

The other thing is depending on WHERE you are. Some air parks have BBQ's on site and would be good.

 

 

[Yenn]

The MSR option is good, but I balk at the high price. Over the years I have bushwalked more miles than I care to remember and couldn't afford an MSR.