finding mountain passes for flight planning?

Andrew Sarangan wrote:

Where can I find information about passes in the rockies to use when
flying over them?

Commonly used passes are indicated on the sectional charts.

Actually, for *real*(tm) mountain flying, a sectional is not good
enough. Look at any topographic map, and you'll easily find your way,
together with options for plan B and bail out. A scale of 1:200,000 or
better seems reasonable to prepare for and navigate during a flight
through unknown moutain terrain.

However, the correct answer to your question is: If you have to ask, you
shouldn't do it.

Stefan

Stefan wrote:


However, the correct answer to your question is: If you have to ask, you
shouldn't do it.

Stefan

Most people who got into trouble in the mountains are the ones who did
not bother to ask. If he is asking, then he is on to a good start.

A flatlander pilot contemplating a trip through Colorado asked his
instructor to provide him with some training in mountain flying. This
included many simulated high density altitude takeoffs and landings.
Upon his return the pilot was heard to comment, "Man, I'm sure glad I
had that additional training. I was sorely tempted to use full power
taking off out of Leadville.
Steve

Stefan wrote:

However, the correct answer to your question is: If you have to ask, you
shouldn't do it.

This intent offers the best advise. You need to take a mountain
flying course by a competent instructor or at least take the one
offers online by AOPA. There are many things that can kill you or
cause an accident if you are not properly trained. This should not
discourage you, just be educated before attempting it. Otherwise, you
may add your aircraft to others on the montains here.

Ron Lee

"John T" wrote in message
...
Where can I find information about passes in the rockies to use when
flying over them?

John


The Colorado Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division produces a
really nice Colorado chart with all the passes and routes marked really
well. They'll send you one for free if you go to the following link:

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

Check winds before you fly. Often times the downdraft in those passes
can exceed your climb performance.

-Robert