M wrote:
We're planning to fly into West Yellowstone airport (WYS) in a Grumman
AA-5 Traveler with stock engine. The landing and takeoff will be about
200lb under gross and we plan to take off in early morning. Densitiy
altitude is of course a major concern.

Has anyone flown to that airport in similar non TC, fix-pitch
4-seaters? What's the terrain like near the airport? Any room for
climb-out?


I just got back from a few days of camping at WYS a few weeks ago.
WYS should be a piece of cake for you. The runway is very long and
there are no obstructions until you get to the trees, which will be
2plus miles away from where you start the takeoff roll.

Just remember to lean appropriately and you should have ample climb.
If you don't get enough climb rate to cross your intended ridge or
mountain, just make a few circles until you have the altitude. Not a
problem in that huge valley.

If you're going to camp out on the field, I've got some info on
website :

http://members.cox.net/jgalban/id29.htm

Tell the folks at the FBO that John from Phoenix says Hi.

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