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Mountain Flying Video – Route Planning
Just wanted to share a brief educational video we produced at our flight school earlier this week about mountain flying, this is the first module of 5 planned units we’re going to put into youtube on the fundamentals of mountain flying. Would like to hear some feedback on the unit. <strong>Mountain Flying Ground School – […]
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Learn Mountain Flying – Topic: Aircraft Performance
With the increase in summertime temperatures the density altitude also increases. I frequently tell pilots “KNOW YOUR PERFORMANCE” – That doesn’t mean just know how to read the performance chart in section 5 of the AFM, but rather know exactly how the plane will perform. How you ask? With each flight you should consult your […]
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Mountain Flying Basics – Engine Cooling
A critical mountain flying element is understanding your airplane engine’s ability to maintain safe working temperatures. Let’s face it, some airplanes have better designed engine cooling and vent systems than others. To illustrate the point I compare two airplanes I have owned and flown many hours. Cessna Cardinal versus Piper Archer II – both planes […]
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Getting a Mountain Checkout is Important
Dreams of flying to Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming? Get some instruction and a checkout!Have you ever dreamed of flying your own airplane to an exotic mountain destination in the Rockies like Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Canada, or even Alaska? Think about getting a mountain flying checkout and some good mountain flying instruction. A thorough […]
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Mountain FLying Basics – Altitude for Pass and Ridge Crossing
A good gauge and strategy for crossing ridges and mountain passes. One of the frequent topics that comes up during our mountain flying courses is what is the correct elevation for pass crossing. I’ll attempt to make the answer as straight forward as possible however there are several considerations. The first thing to remember […]
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Learn Mountain Flying Basics – Route Planning
One of the most basic yet necessary strategic skills related to mountain flying is route planning. It’s critical you know what your plane is capable of and plan a route that can be flown. Even the most modest performing aircraft can fly the rockies if you take the time to find the good route that […]
