I'm going to be in Colorado this summer

[Gig 601XL Builder]

I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.

Any suggestions?

[Newps]

Head north to Idaho and Montana. Schafer Meadows and Moose Creek, not
to be missed.




Gig 601XL Builder wrote:

> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
> mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
> in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>

[ZikZak]

On Apr 3, 9:08 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
wrote:
> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
> mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
> in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>
> Any suggestions?

The nearest airport is Leadville; Dan who runs the FBO is a fantastic
guy, and there's nowhere better to do mountain flying.

[Gig 601XL Builder]

ZikZak wrote:
> On Apr 3, 9:08 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
> wrote:
>> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
>> mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be
>> staying in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>
> The nearest airport is Leadville; Dan who runs the FBO is a fantastic
> guy, and there's nowhere better to do mountain flying.

Thanks, I just got off the phone with him and he does indeed sound like a
nice guy.

[JGalban via AviationKB.com]

Newps wrote:
>Head north to Idaho and Montana. Schafer Meadows and Moose Creek, not
>to be missed.
>

Agreed.

Schafer :
http://members.cox.net/jgalban/id25.htm
http://members.cox.net/jgalban/id67.htm

Moose :
http://members.cox.net/jgalban/id58.htm
http://members.cox.net/jgalban/id59.htm

John Galban=====>N4BQ (PA28-180)

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[wrxpilot]

On Apr 3, 12:57 pm, "ZikZak" > wrote:
> On Apr 3, 9:08 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
> wrote:
>
> > I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
> > mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
> > in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>
> > Any suggestions?
>
> The nearest airport is Leadville; Dan who runs the FBO is a fantastic
> guy, and there's nowhere better to do mountain flying.

Agreed, that's a cool airport. My friend Wes flys out of there and
took me up last October. Here's some pics to drool over:
http://good-times.webshots.com/slideshow/554350809AXsFjQ

[Morgans[_2_]]

"wrxpilot" > wrote

> Agreed, that's a cool airport. My friend Wes flys out of there and
> took me up last October. Here's some pics to drool over:
> http://good-times.webshots.com/slideshow/554350809AXsFjQ

Nice pictures. Good slideshow program, too!

Thanks.
--
Jim in NC

[Andrew Sarangan]

On Apr 3, 4:30 pm, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
wrote:
> ZikZak wrote:
> > On Apr 3, 9:08 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
> > wrote:
> >> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
> >> mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be
> >> staying in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>
> >> Any suggestions?
>
> > The nearest airport is Leadville; Dan who runs the FBO is a fantastic
> > guy, and there's nowhere better to do mountain flying.
>
> Thanks, I just got off the phone with him and he does indeed sound like a
> nice guy.

Leadville is a great choice. It has a very high density altitude
(probably in excess of 15000 ft in summer), but has very long runways
so it shouldn't really be a safety concern. But it does not really
qualify as mountain flying because it sits in a flat valley, but some
very exciting mountain airports such as Glenwood Springs (GWS) are not
very far away.

[Matt Barrow[_4_]]

"Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net> wrote in message
...
> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
> mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be
> staying in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>
> Any suggestions?
Head west to Leadville and then follow the Arkansas River south to Salida.
From there, head west through Monarch Pass, through the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison to my old digs in Montrose.

Matt Barrow

[Blanche]

Andrew Sarangan > wrote:
>On Apr 3, 4:30 pm, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
>> ZikZak wrote:
>> > On Apr 3, 9:08 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
>> >> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
>> >> mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be
>> >> staying in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>>
>> >> Any suggestions?
>>
>> > The nearest airport is Leadville; Dan who runs the FBO is a fantastic
>> > guy, and there's nowhere better to do mountain flying.
>>
>> Thanks, I just got off the phone with him and he does indeed sound like a
>> nice guy.
>
>Leadville is a great choice. It has a very high density altitude
>(probably in excess of 15000 ft in summer), but has very long runways
>so it shouldn't really be a safety concern. But it does not really
>qualify as mountain flying because it sits in a flat valley, but some
>very exciting mountain airports such as Glenwood Springs (GWS) are not
>very far away.

6400 x 75. And there are markers that if you're not at rotation speed,
pull the power! You have *just* enough runway left to stop.

As for being mountain flying, Andrew's right. It's more appropriately
considered "high altitude airport" flying. But the town of Leadville
is also fun, altho devoted to tourists. But then, so is the entire
Summit County (Breck, ABasin, Keystone, Frisco, Silverthorne, etc).
While you're at Breck, have dinner at the Minturn Country Club (no
ties or suits needed).

And definitely go to Glenwood Springs. Remember to bring a swim suit
for the hot springs.

[Ross]

wrxpilot wrote:
> On Apr 3, 12:57 pm, "ZikZak" > wrote:
>
>>On Apr 3, 9:08 am, "Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net>
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
>>>mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
>>>in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>>
>>>Any suggestions?
>>
>>The nearest airport is Leadville; Dan who runs the FBO is a fantastic
>>guy, and there's nowhere better to do mountain flying.
>
>
> Agreed, that's a cool airport. My friend Wes flys out of there and
> took me up last October. Here's some pics to drool over:
> http://good-times.webshots.com/slideshow/554350809AXsFjQ
>
Absolutely stunning!!! Much prettier than North Central Texas. I make a
annual trip in February to go skiing in Summit County.

--

Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI

[Gig 601XL Builder]

Ross wrote:
> wrxpilot wrote:
>> On Apr 3, 12:57 pm, "ZikZak" > wrote:
>>
>>> On Apr 3, 9:08 am, "Gig 601XL Builder"
>>> <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do
>>>> some mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time.
>>>> I'll be staying in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if
>>>> I have to.
>>>
>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>
>>> The nearest airport is Leadville; Dan who runs the FBO is a
>>> fantastic guy, and there's nowhere better to do mountain flying.
>>
>>
>> Agreed, that's a cool airport. My friend Wes flys out of there and
>> took me up last October. Here's some pics to drool over:
>> http://good-times.webshots.com/slideshow/554350809AXsFjQ
>>
> Absolutely stunning!!! Much prettier than North Central Texas. I make
> a annual trip in February to go skiing in Summit County.
>
> Regards, Ross
> C-172F 180HP
> KSWI

Well I have something to look forward to this summer.

[john smith[_2_]]

In article >,
"Matt Barrow" > wrote:

> Head west to Leadville and then follow the Arkansas River south to Salida.
> From there, head west through Monarch Pass, through the Black Canyon of the
> Gunnison to my old digs in Montrose.

OT... thread drift...

Matt, did you get a bigger airplane and find a pilot that you put out an
inquiry for last Fall?

[ZikZak]

On Apr 4, 7:23 am, Blanche > wrote:

> 6400 x 75. And there are markers that if you're not at rotation speed,
> pull the power! You have *just* enough runway left to stop.
>
> As for being mountain flying, Andrew's right. It's more appropriately
> considered "high altitude airport" flying.

That's true, but they have a mountain flying course where they'll take
you to the tricky nearby airports.

[Jay Beckman]

"Blanche" > wrote in message
...
>
> 6400 x 75. And there are markers that if you're not at rotation speed,
> pull the power! You have *just* enough runway left to stop.
>
> As for being mountain flying, Andrew's right. It's more appropriately
> considered "high altitude airport" flying. But the town of Leadville
> is also fun, altho devoted to tourists. But then, so is the entire
> Summit County (Breck, ABasin, Keystone, Frisco, Silverthorne, etc).
> While you're at Breck, have dinner at the Minturn Country Club (no
> ties or suits needed).
>
> And definitely go to Glenwood Springs. Remember to bring a swim suit
> for the hot springs.
>
>

Don't forget to bring a poker chip to leave with Doc Holliday!

Jay B

[Alan[_3_]]

Here are some pics of an October flight to Leadville from Boulder.

http://flyingmutts.com/leadville.htm

Alan Bloom
1960 182-C
Dogs can fly.



On Tue, 3 Apr 2007 11:08:50 -0500, "Gig 601XL Builder"
<wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net> wrote:

>I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
>mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
>in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
>
>Any suggestions?
>

[Blueskies]

"Gig 601XL Builder" <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net> wrote in message ...
: I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
: mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
: in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.
:
: Any suggestions?
:
:
:


See here: http://www.colorado-aeronautics.org/aeroform.cfm

[Matt Barrow[_4_]]

"john smith" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "Matt Barrow" > wrote:
>
>> Head west to Leadville and then follow the Arkansas River south to
>> Salida.
>> From there, head west through Monarch Pass, through the Black Canyon of
>> the
>> Gunnison to my old digs in Montrose.
>
> OT... thread drift...
>
> Matt, did you get a bigger airplane and find a pilot that you put out an
> inquiry for last Fall?

That inquiry last Spring? I found a very nice young fellow to fly for us
for four months after I was grounded following surgery. I would have loved
to keep him on, but he was _commuting_ from SLC and could not relocate
permanently. Good thing, too, as we moved back to the Front Range after a
nine year hiatus.

Actually, I wasn't looking for a _bigger_ plane, but more all-weather
capable. MOF, I did sell by Bo last December and moved to a four place in
February, being an empty-nester now :~(

With the market constricting badly, the more area I can cover, the less the
market slide will effect us.

Best,

Matt

[[email protected]]

Gig 601XL Builder <wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net> wrote:
> I'm going to be out in Colorado this summer and would like to do some
> mountain flying and maybe get my BFR done at the same time. I'll be staying
> in Breckenridge but I can drive down to Denver if I have to.

> Any suggestions?

But, of course!

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> Subject: Mountain/Canyon flying: CO/ID/UT!

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