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It was a beautiful flying day. I dropped in at Buena Vista (KAEJ) and Salida (KANK). South Park was covered in fresh snow.
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Looks amazing. Thank you for taking the time to post. And sweet wings you got there.
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- Keep the airplane in a heated hanger. If you can't do that, pre-heat the engine prior to starting.
- Keep flight surfaces clean.
- Have a working heater on the airplane.
- Watch out for reduced traction on ice and snow (slow taxi)
- Be prepared for excellent aircraft performance and beautiful vistas.
- Have fun!
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Winter snows can be useful in visualizing the wind. I departed Fremont County Airport in light winds, crossed the Wet Mountains at 10,500’ in smooth air, and encountered high winds and clouds as I approached the Sangre de Cristo Range.
Pictured is what 40mph winds over 13,000’+ mountains look like. I cruised south at 10,500' in the Wet Mountain Valley, standing off 10 miles east of the big peaks. Close-ups are courtesy of a telephoto lens. Even that far out, there were rough patches. In the last picture a rotor cloud is forming 1,000 above me. It was time to go home.
Pictured is what 40mph winds over 13,000’+ mountains look like. I cruised south at 10,500' in the Wet Mountain Valley, standing off 10 miles east of the big peaks. Close-ups are courtesy of a telephoto lens. Even that far out, there were rough patches. In the last picture a rotor cloud is forming 1,000 above me. It was time to go home.
