Three people dead. Out of state pilot flying a Bonanza from Boulder, CO to Southern California. Tried going West via Corona/Rollins Pass. Bad decision.
Local pilots learn there are passes that should only be attempted Eastbound and passes that should only be attempted Westbound. Visitors need only to ask at any local airport.
You cross a pass at an angle, not straight on, so you can turn ninety degrees to head for lower elevations.
Think your super whizbang 400 can climb? I knew an airline First Officer flying his personal AT-6 who tried Devils Thumb East to West. Lacked 300 feet.
Ah, what is the use. The smart pilots already know this stuff and the arrogant ones won't be bothered.
Local pilots learn there are passes that should only be attempted Eastbound and passes that should only be attempted Westbound. Visitors need only to ask at any local airport.
You cross a pass at an angle, not straight on, so you can turn ninety degrees to head for lower elevations.
Think your super whizbang 400 can climb? I knew an airline First Officer flying his personal AT-6 who tried Devils Thumb East to West. Lacked 300 feet.
Ah, what is the use. The smart pilots already know this stuff and the arrogant ones won't be bothered.
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Well it DOES thin out the gene pool a bit, the sad part is they usually kill others when they do it...
You are correct on all counts, especially killing others. A sobering sight at
http://coloradopilots.org/maps.asp?Show_Mt_AWOS=true&Show_Accident=true&UpdateMap=Refresh+Map&Submit=Refresh+Map
Yeah, much like Alaska...
Late 60's delivered a C 170 to Anchorage. Went up the Alcan. Called the buyer from Northway (very expensive call at that time) and told him I was waiting for better weather. He caught a ride to Northway and took the Cessna and myself to Anchorage. Along the way he pointed out wreck after wreck. After we arrived, he made a point of praising my judgement in front of his employees and students.
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