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In a message dated 10/25/2001 11:46:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I flew an A36 across the Continental Divide around Granby, CO. With three adults (one a mountain-flying CFI) and a lot of fuel >> I have flown my Bellanca Super Viking over the Rockies many times when going to visit my son in COS. I even flew right over Pike's Peak and then had to lose 8000' of altitude straight down hill to get into COS on an IFR flight plan. Prior to these trips in the Viking I flew in a 140 Cherokee. I usully flew that trip from California via Albuquerque (Double Eagle) then to Las Vegas, NM and up the front range. It was longer but you could stay low enough so that oxygen was not necessary. But my point here is that O2 really is necessary for most people for extended time above nine or ten thousand feet. I prefer it above 8500. I definitely notice a reduction in fatigue and a better general feeling with O2. Also, remember, high altitude does seem high when you are only one or two thousand feet above the ground. On a warm to hot day the Ercoupe is a marginal airplane unless very lightly loaded. My son flies his out of Meadowlake successfully but reports that sometimes taking off is a little close to the edge. Bob Figlio ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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