Flying myself to Aspen - Colorado 2020 Part II
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- Опубликовано: 10 дек 2020
- As intimidating as Aspen's airport can be in cloudy and windy weather - on a calm beautiful day, it is hard to imagine a more scenic approach to an airport. As was the case on this perfect day during our summer vacation in Colorado in 2020. Join me as I explore this gorgeous area from the air and land at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (KASE) in Part II of my Colorado 2020 series.
Route of flight: KRIL - KASE at 11,500 feet MSL
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Absolutely stunning, Martin. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Definitely one for the bucket list!
Thanks, Paul. I hope you'll find as nice a day as I did when you do this 👍
- Martin
Fabulous Scenery and a perfect landing too yet. Mountain flying is a whole new ball game Martin. So glad you got to enjoy that.
It was very enjoyable indeed, Preston.
- Martin
That was definitely a beautiful day for that flight. I'm sure that is one adventure you won't soon forget. Thanks for bringing me along with you Martin and until next time take care.
Thank you, Kevin. Yes, this day was absolutely perfect for the flight to Aspen. I wish I could go back soon and see what it looks like during the winter.
Best regards,
Martin
The scenery gave me goose bumps, so beautiful! 🤩 Loved to get along on this ride and the quality of your videos and narrating deserves a huge thumbs up. Thanks for all your excellent editing skills and all efforts, Martin!
Thank you, Cindy. That scenery sure doesn't exist in the Netherlands, nor in Germany except maybe the very southern tip.
Enjoy your weekend!
- Martin
@@martinpauly I´ll be happy to experience some hills, but it will never as astonishing as where you fly. More south will be fun indeed and Koblenz a nice goal to start but it can't replace places like Innsbrück, which you were telling about! Thanks and wishing you a lovely weekend too, Martin!
Sehr schöne Aufnahmen und ein angenehmer Flug! 😎 Erinnert mich ein wenig an meine USA-Ferien in Aspen. Witzig, dass man dort schon im Sommer die Schneekanonen auf den Pisten getestet hat, sowie man im Anflug schön sehen kann. ❄️ Grüße aus Deutschland 🤙🏼
Herzlichen Dank, und viele Grüsse zurück in meine alte Heimat!
- Martin
Good takeoff at Rifle. I think your are using the one wing width on the AH and positive rate on VSI as in ITO, which is good. Not exactly ground effect to cruise climb, but good. Loaded up and mid day in summer, or at Aspen, the extra free ground effect energy can make life more comfortable. Very nice job all around at Aspen. Notice that when terrain constricts maneuvering it is very important to remember Wolfgang's admonition to pay attention to, "what does the airplane want to do?" In turns, especially at high DA, the airplane wants to lower its nose to stay at trimmed airspeed in all turns. Say we suddenly get too close to terrain and absolutely must turn steeply. Releasing back pressure on the yoke yields a safe energy management turn of 1 g regardless of bank angle. The airplane cannot stall itself. A pilot pulling back on the stick is required.
Good takeoff at Aspen. Leaning to max rpm is a good default safety measure everywhere. I had a 200' AGL waiver on pipelines with C-172, but default lean makes Lycomings very happy. Tower is cognizant of down drainage egress, but at uncontrolled airports keep that in mind for safety. Good job all around. I enjoyed your video.
Great comments. I want to add that "leaning to max RPM" doesn't work in an airplane with a constant speed prop, so you lean to a book value for the given density altitude, or to a target EGT. Fortunately, lightly loaded that day and with the more powerful IO-550B engine, even at Aspen's high elevation there was plenty of engine power available to make the take-off and climb easy.
Regards,
Martin
WOW, Martin the VIEWS are phenomenal from the air!!!
The video really doesn't do it justice, Ron. It's a gorgeous part of the country!
- Martin
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They never do, but we can imagine!!!
Such a beautiful airport and $$ on the ground video was sharp I think you have the best cameras on all of the flight videos that i watch. Thank you for your skills
Thank you, Bill. Yes, lots of money in Aspen. And the GoPro cameras have gotten very good - I have upgraded this fall and now have four GoPro 8 models whose picture quality is much better than some of the older models. Very happy with them!
- Martin
Awesome video. Rewatching as I’m “daydream” planning some Rocky Mountain flying in the hopefully not too distant future.
Fantastic! Clear and calm are infrequent, glad you got it and shared.
Thanks, Michael. I'm jealous thinking of how this kind of scenery is probably what you see on almost every flight! 😁
- Martin
Thx Martin - Awesome views and excellent flying
Thank you, Ewan. Glad you enjoyed it.
- Martin
I Lived in Denver 1960-61, Loved those summer Saturdays exploring those mountains and lakes.
Absolutely gorgeous scenery! One of the main reasons we love to fly!
Agreed, Paul. I don't think it gets much prettier than it was there around Aspen.
- Martin
I have driven past Aspen before but never have seen it from the air like this. Really enjoyable video.
12:35 you can hear them say, “their goes our tips.” 😂
Yes, I heard that over the noise of the running engine! 🤣
- Martin
Man I cannot hear that! lol.
You have outdone yourself with this one Martin - just stunning from beginning to end!
Thanks, Michael. Though I can't take credit - the scenery there is what made this video look so beautiful. I merely pointed a camera at it.
Best,
Martin
I come to this channel for excellent content and production quality. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
I appreciate that - thanks for your comment, and I hope you enjoyed the view of Aspen!
- Martin
This video has the most scenic video of the Aspen area I've seen yet. Thanks for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it, and I, too, love the scenery I was able to capture on this beautiful day. Thanks for the kind feedback!
- Martin
Fantastic series, as always super well done.
I have to say your video brings back memories. For several years I flew a Northwest Airlines Airlink Avro RJ85 in and out of Aspen. Always beautiful, always challenging. You just inspired me to put Aspen on this summers C210 bucket list. Thanks I really enjoy all your videos.
Glad to hear this brought back nice memories, JD. I hope your flight to Aspen in the 210 will be as enjoyable as mine was.
- Martin
That’s why we fly. Great Job Marty. Thank you for sharing.
Yes - views like these make flying very enjoyable!
- Martin
Excellent video, and beautiful scenery. Had to watch twice to soak it all in, thanks for sharing the Aspen experience.
You are welcome - glad you enjoyed the scenery as much as I did!
- Martin
Love it!
Great video, as usual.
Another fantastic video, great work.
Living the Dream!
Absolutely stunning Martin! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it, George.
- Martin
I used to be a line tech at APA. It was pretty common for private jets to land at EGE or ASE and drop their passengers and then fly to us for parking and fuel. That's how pricey those FBOs are.
I can see that. At the same time, I can also see huge tips being handed out at ASE for securing a good parking spot right there. When you are a billionaire on vacation in Aspen, you don't want to have to fess up to your friends that your Gulfstream is in Denver. 😁
Best regards,
Martin
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing Marty.
Gorgeous country indeed, Shane. Thanks for the feedback!
- Martin
BrYan nailed it; just...wow! The view over the nose was spectacular. 70TB showed her Bonanza colors well among all that multi-million dollar iron sitting on the ramp. Great explanation of density altitude; I noticed the engine sound was a bit different in tone, than what it typically sounds like in videos taken east of where this was filmed. CAVU ✈️😎👍
Hey Mike. I wonder if the engine sound had more to do with my recording and mixing than with the density altitude and performance. It does sound a little different in each video I make. And I can't say I noticed a difference in sound during the flight.
For sure this is one of the most gorgeous places on earth. I understand why the billionaires of the world congregate there. 😁
All the best!
- Martin
Beautiful flight! Lots of big iron summering in CO by the look of it!
Super job, another winner!
Thanks! 😁
- Martin
Beautiful Martin🤙✈️
Thank you, John.
- Martin
Beautiful!
Thank you, Abraham.
- Martin
WOW! What a view. Thanks for bringing us along. Take care!
Glad you enjoyed it, John!
- Martin
Superb video! Thanks for sharing Martin!
Glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Your 1st time into KASE, & they gave you 33!! Good job! You flew the checkpoints almost text book perfectly (though there's not too much room to do otherwise LOL). That can be a tight one, even in a high performance single, but you can see why the jets love it. ; ) Yup, you're right about the Fees, & if you think there were a number of Exec. Jets then, you should see it in Winter! Packed! And speaking of which, I've seen so many approaches into that field, but you made me realize that I think they were all in Winter. It looks so different without the snow and cloudy/snowy weather. And you can see the runway!! = D
I bet the whole area is stunningly beautiful in the winter. Still, I dread the cold, and I am not a skier, so this time of year my preferred destination is to the south. 😁
You are right about runway 33; I didn't realize at the time what a treat it was, but I am very happy I got to land that way.
- Martin
@@martinpauly Well, next time you go back, you'll use 15! : )
Beautiful!!
I agree - I wish it was closer to Iowa; I'd LOVE to fly over there real quick to see what it looks like with snow these days.
Have a good weekend!
- Martin
Great video and beautiful scenery!
Thank you very much - glad you enjoyed it.
- Martin
Awesome video.
Thanks, Andrew.
- Martin
Awesome videos Martin. Great approach on aviation risk management in your new adventures!
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Another informative video with beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, Werner.
- Martin
Awesome video.
What an arrival and lovely place to visit! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Yes, it's a beautiful place and area. 👍
- Martin
beautiful Scenery . very very nice
I agree - that's a beautiful part of the country.
- Martin
Beautiful flight Martin. Lots of $$ on that ramp for sure. Well done. Thanks
Yes. If there's an economic downturn right now, you can't see it on the ramp at Aspen. 😁
- Martin
We the viewers will always wonder if you stuck the landing at Rifle...three more seconds would have given the answer! Glorious day for this trip. I've seen it personally several times, but this is the best video going! Great job on the quality and clarity of this video. BTW, parking becomes a high premium during winter holidays, forcing some jets having to go to Denver, Grand Junction and other airports to "park".
I can assure you the Bonanza was still airworthy after my landing in Rifle! 🤣
Regards,
Martin
This is quite a treat. Wonderful in every way. And so smart of you to keep the weight down and pick such a perfect day. I got my T210 to Colorado a couple of times, but never did make it to Aspen. Looking back, I should have made the time.
You are right, Joe - wight makes a big difference, in a good way (light) or a not so good way (heavy), as some have unfortunately learned the hard way.
- Martin
I just made this run about a month ago, along with Leadville, Salida, Buena Vista and Canon city. It’s an absolutely stunning run with snow on the ground! Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Harvey.
- Martin
Awesome flight Martin...thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery. Everything looked so tranquil during your flight but I imagine today that area's weather would be a little bit different! Thanks again. Don/NE Ohio :-)
Thanks, Don. I would love to be able to fly over there on a nice winter day. I bet it looks stunningly beautiful. And the ramp might be even more crowded!
- Martin
The Rifle airport is no slouch scenery-wise, but Aspen is certainly on another level. I was thinking the same thing about the money on the tarmac - lots of big boy toys sitting there. The views were fantastic, but you are always teaching as well, and I really appreciate that! Even if I never get a chance to fly myself into Aspen, you will have given me that experience with this video.
Happy to hear it was a nice experience for you, Keith.
- Martin
Some beautiful country there, Martin. Thanks for the views.
My pleasure, Jeff. I wish I could return to the area more often - the spectacular views are highly addictive!
Best,
Martin
Thanks, Martin, one of your best. Bring on part 3 whenever you're ready. Next trip to Colorado, check in at Leadville (KLXV), where a 9100-foot density altitude would be absurdly low since the field elevation there is 9934 ASL. Nice town to visit also.
Thanks, Dave. I look forward to returning to Colorado, and maybe Leadville will be part of the next trip out there.
- Martin
What a great flight, so clear and calm. Scenery is unbelievable. Ha yes the ramp attendants were hoping you'd stop in. Look forward to the next segment.
Yeah, the line guys in Aspen are probably used to $100 tips, so any airplane not parking is a big loss. 🤣
- Martin
@@martinpauly Wow. I was a line guy in Calgary in the mid 70's. Never received a penny in tips in 4 yrs serving all types of a/c. 150's to sabreliners/G II's etc. that's outrageous. Putting a chock in the wheels and maybe an power cart and red carpet?? Boy that's hard work.
Good for you by passing their limited efforts. I commend you. Carry on Martin, love your vids, very instructive.
What a difference a little time makes. Those mountains are now snow covered lol. I love flying around the Front Range Martin. Great Video!
I bet it looks even more beautiful now - wish I could just swing by for a quick peek. We got snow today in Iowa as well, though nowhere near as scenic as in Colorado, of course.
- Martin
@@martinpauly I just flew to Steamboat Springs with my family to spend time with my brother for Thanksgiving and flew right over the snow capped Colorado Continental Divide. Something that I very seldom get to do in the summer due to the density altitude and/or severe mountain waves. Here is the link to the video. ruclips.net/video/F-at8_10434/видео.html I am certain you'll appreciate the snowy Colorado Rocky Mountain views! Take care Martin and I am looking forward to your next video!
Your right I bet that place would be a hand full in IMC. Nice video and good views.
Thanks, Russell.
- Martin
Denver sounds like a great future flight.
I think so, too, Mark.
- Martin
Very good and professional job as always Martin! I would trust any of my family with you.
Thank you for that vote of confidence, Curt!
- Martin
I'm surprised they routed you right over Snowmass Village. When they first mentioned it on the radio, I was expecting them to tell you to avoid it.
Gorgeous scenario Martin, thanks for sharing! Question: When you lean for high DA, do you prefer the “three turns back when engine slows” or “hunt during roll” method?
Look like flight simulator scenery, excellent sir , I miss flying days
Thanks, Vikram. Glad you enjoyed it.
- Martin
Marin wow. what a scenery! Breathtaking!
Yes! 👍
@@martinpauly what was your rate of climb for departure of of Aspen @ DA 8500 ? gross weight percentage ? Thanks
@@MooneyM20J I do not remember, Shawn. DA was 9,100 on the ground. I remember there was no question about having enough power for a safe take-off and climb-out.
@@martinpauly that was a good test for your new engine performance 😎
That brought back some great memories. In November of 1983 I flew a Cessna 182RG from Beaumont, Texas to Rifle, CO with a fuel stop in Las Vegas, NM. Stayed there a week and flew back. Then in 2011 to 2012 I flew a CRJ-700 in and out of Aspen for American Eagle Airlines. Our procedures were to land on runway 15 and depart on runway 33 regardless of the wind. And the only approach we could do was the LOC/DME 15 approach. We were not authorized to do approach. It is now the LOC/DME-E. Our departure procedure was an immediate right turn to 340 degrees and climb to 11,000 (or 13 DME if single engine) then turn to 270 and intercept the 303 degree localizer course.
Glad I could bring back some nice memories, James. I'm curious: How common was it to have to fly the missed approach when you were on the LOC/DME 15, and how did that compare to the LOC/DME-E in terms of minimums (i.e. did the old one get you down lower)?
Best regards,
Martin
@@martinpauly Thanks for the reply. We seldom did a missed approach at Aspen due to having to make the decision early. The decision had to be made at CEYAG on the LOC/DME rwy 15 approach and required special FAA approved training for that approach. Any missed approach after CEYAG or below MDA was to be flown as a CFIT escape maneuver and it had to begin prior to descending below the 55 foot Threshold Crossing Height. We had to take an 8 hour ground school class and 4 hours of sim training to be authorized to fly into Aspen. During ground school we were told that the ONLY reason for a missed approach inside of CEYAG or below MDA was if continuing the landing would result in death. (That was repeated more than once during ground training). The qualifications only last for 120 days, after that we would have to do the ground school and simulator training all over again. In addition to the initial training a company check airman had to observe two arrivals and departures from Aspen while sitting in the jumpseat before we were fully qualified. After those two observed flights only the ground and sim training were required every 120 days.
I only did one missed approach and it was begun at CEYAG due to the reported wind exceeding our 10 knot tailwind limit. All the way from DFW we monitored the wind which was below 10 but gusting above 10. I calculated that even with a 24 knot tailwind a successful landing could be accomplished. After the missed approach I asked for vectors for another attempt hoping to time the wind gusts. The controller issued several wind reports as we flew the second approach each time the reported wind was less than 10 knots from 150 degrees (I think the controller knew about our 10 knot tailwind limit). The last report was just prior to crossing CEYAG and with the reported wind within our limits we continued the approach and landed turning off the runway at mid-field. Taxing in my First Officer informed me that we had a 16 knot tailwind when we crossed the threshold of the runway.
The CFIT procedure was to set max thrust, establish a 20 degree pitch up attitude (always respect the stick shaker) while proceeding on the localizer course to .8 DME. Then at I-ASE .8 DME begin a 25 degree bank right turn to intercept the 303 degree I-PKN localizer outbound course and climb to 14,000 feet. To insure terrain clearance we had to make sure to stay within 13.5 DME from Red Table VOR (DBL).
@@jameswebb2912 That's fascinating - thank you for the detailed explanation. The great safety record we are enjoying in aviation here doesn't come out of nowhere.
@@martinpauly The LOC/DME-15 approach we had got us to an MDA of 8760 feet and 2 1/2 Sm visibility compared to the LOC/DME-E minimums of 9840and 3 SM visibility.
Lovely video..I have never seen something like this (aerial view from plane)..I also visited Aspen this Fall for the first time...mesmerized by its spectacular beauty...made a video too!
Landing 33! What a treat!
Yes, I was lucky to get 33. It made an already great view absolutely spectacular.
- Martin
Your videos are getting better and better - und "Der Berg ruaft...." (Louis Trenker) :)
Thanks, Patrick.
- Martin
Martin, it's time to upgrade the side window camera. The vast difference in picture quality is noticeable
Agree 100%, and I already bought two additional GoPro 8 cameras in October, prior to the Aspen flight. I sure wish I had had them with me back then.
- Martin
Beautiful! Thanks for the great content. It would’ve been interesting to have you detail and then show your pre-departure leaning technique. What a fun looking trip!
Thanks, Michael. I'll make a mixture management sometime in the future and will talk about this a bit more. Until then, you can find some answers in this presentation/webinar: ruclips.net/video/m8P2TySqjkI/видео.html
- Martin
@@martinpauly Sounds good. I’ve never done a mountain trip in a light airplane. I’d love to take my Bonanza someday and watching your video is great motivation!
@@martinpauly I just completed watching the video link you referenced. A few minutes in, I thought to myself, man he must have read John Deakin’s material😁👍. Did you do an APS course back in the day? Great presentation!
@@michaelkutrieb3227 Yes, I'm a big fan of John Deakin's "Pelican's Perch" column on AvWeb, and I have also attended the APS class in Ada (the basic one and the "Masters Class" they had at the end). Was fortunate to do that before they stopped the classes (sadly). John also helped me review my Lean-of-Peak video: ruclips.net/video/h3bATVXMHQg/видео.html
@@martinpauly very cool! I ran my 520 to about 2300 hours before I installed a factory new IO550. I credit the techniques you cover as a big part of that reliable performance. The 520 was still offering great compressions and oil analysis, but I just couldn’t get myself to continue to take Mike Busch’s on condition approach. I’m loving the new engine though.
Another great video. Real pretty country. Did they hit you with a landing fee at Aspen. The airport i used to work at hit you with a fee just to land touch and goes included.
Beautiful flight Martin. Thanks for sharing. BTW, did you not see that lineman chasing you down the runway waiving that landing fee bill? 😄......I noticed one of your takeoff call outs this time was EGT? Were you setting the mixture for 1300?...if not, what was your mixture setting for TO? Thanks! Great job
Thanks, Dennis. Surely the linemen would have liked to get a tip (average in Aspen might be $100, I imagine 🤣) and the FBO would have LOVED to get a handling fee for me. However, there is no escaping the landing fee: vector-us.com billed me $27 a few weeks after the flight for landing at Aspen. Thank you, ADS-B 'out'!
You are right about the mixture setting for take-off. 1300 is about right for cylinder #6 in my engine, but that has to be confirmed for each aircraft/engine individually. Once you know what your target EGT is, you just lean until you get to that target, for a sea-level equivalent fuel/air mixture.
- Martin
@@martinpauly Martin, thanks so much for your response. I'm shaking my head at your bill and their fool proof system for cash in. Amazing. Please continue to share your instructive and very entertaining videos! Much respect, Dennis
So glad to have watched this video. And, again, I really appreciate you going through all of the explanations of things like density altitude. One question I have is about the use of oxygen when flying. With the higher altitude of mountain flying, did you use oxygen or is that only required at much higher altitudes?
Thanks, Dave. Regarding oxygen: It would not have been a bad idea to use supplemental oxygen on this flight, but it wasn't required at that altitude.
Regards,
Martin
Great video.I was pulled up in a glider and a flight instructor about 45 years ago .Brings back great memories.Where did you get the formula for air molecules?Thanks.
Thanks, David. Look up "air density" on Google; there are a number of calculators online which help compute density based on temperature, pressure and water content.
- Martin
Hi Martin, I understand you met my brother today at SUN ‘n FUN. Let me know if you make it back to Colorado anytime soon. Would love the opportunity to show you around the Rockies and expand your mountain flying knowledge and experience.
Thank you for the invite. No trip to CO is currently planned, but I'm sure it'll happen again some day.
- Martin
I was just thinking about the $$$ on the ramp when you mentioned it, lot of 'T-Tails' there!!! 8) --gary
Can you imagine a big hail storm there? Insurance underwriters would go bankrupt from one storm...
- Martin
I was looking forward to seeing a such destination flight from you. Glad you did it. The 15° right turn is the wrap up procedure isn t it? That allows aircraft landing on the opposite runway 15 to conduct approach while planes are departing from 33. Love Aspen....expensive tho 😂😂
Yes, that makes more sense than "noise abatement" , since there isn't really anything on the ground there. Thanks!
And yes: Aspen is crazy expensive!
- Martin
Great video as always Martin. Thanks for sharing. Your high density take off you lean to a certain EGT value on take off roll. Is that the EGT you see on take off from your home airport? I re-watched your hangar tour video earlier today and curious what insulated cowl cover you went with?Thanks Joe
Hi Joel, you got it right with regard to the EGT target for take-off and climb. Lean until you see the same EGT as on a sea-level take-off.
I have a Tanis custom insulated blanket for my A36 which does a good job preserving heat under the cowling. I don't use it very often, but when on occasion I park for a few hours on a cold winter day, it does the job very well.
- Martin
semi off-topic question, I don't know where else to ask it. I've been following along for quite a while, how many bravo's in the cont48 till you've hit them all? Gotta be getting close.
Great video as always
I counted 34 in the lower 48, and I've done 14 of them now.
- Martin
Martin, Great Video, Wounder what the video would show in December January time frame. Would be a great before and after.
Thanks, Charles. I bet it's even more beautiful this time of year. Too bad it's so far away; I'd love to take a quick peek.
- Martin
What technique did you use for takeoff at Aspen to lean for best power with your constant speed prop? Great flight. Reminded me of Switzerland.
I used the "target EGT method". Google that term, or watch this presentation in which I explain how and why it works: ruclips.net/video/m8P2TySqjkI/видео.html
- Martin
@@martinpauly Thanks! I've been using the target EGT method but just using whatever the EGT was for a particular cylinder after takeoff. Now I understand I need to identify an EGT at sea level then always lean to that for best power.
Outstanding footage. I fly in the alps quite a bit but compared to the Rockies they are tiny.
PS: How do you think the IO-520 would have performed compared to the IO-550 at this altitude?
Glad you enjoyed the view. I do have nice memories from flying over the alps as well, back when I lived in Germany, and they are gorgeous as well!
I would not have gone to Aspen in my A36 with the IO-520 on a summer day. Performance at high density altitude was marginal; it could be done, but I would have been uncomfortable. I remember taking off from Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the summer with the IO-520, which is much lower than Aspen, and thinking THAT was sporty. A major decision factor for me to upgrade to the IO-550 wasn't the cruise speed, but the better take-off and climb performance, to make the occasional trip to the mountains possible.
Best regards,
Martin
You’re right the Alps are also beautiful. Last year we took a C182T to Verona in the spring and it was amazing to see the mountains still covered in snow. I think the Rockies are just a lot bigger and thus more impressive.
Thanks for the reply on the engine. And that makes a lot of sense.
Looking forward to the next video.
That ramp needs another Gulfstream. lol.
A couple more, and they'd run out of space! 😁
- Martin
Love your posts, Martin! Could you please enable captions on your RUclips channel posts for those of us who are hard of hearing? Thanks!
How do I do that, Larry? I see it is possible to turn on the automatically-generated captions through RUclips. If there is a magic switch somewhere to make this better, I'd be happy to push it - but I haven't found it yet.
Regards,
Martin
Larry, Martin and anyone else interested in captions/subtitle: The viewer controls them on their own. In the bottom right corner of the screen are some symbols. Click the little "gear and you can turn the captions (subtitle) on or off as you wish
@@davestarr7112 I watch almost all RUclips posts streaming on my TV. Yes, the viewer can elect to add captions, however, the content creator must enable that function when they produce and post the content. @Martin Pauly, you can simple ask the question on how to enable captions (automatic or otherwise) on your posts via Google and there should be tutorials on the subject or ask RUclips itself. Thanks again. Upward and Onward!
What is the exact name of the soundtrack used from 16:58 thru the end ? Your music only links to the frontpage of Epidemicsound. This music piece is fabulous as is your beautiful video!
That song you asked about is called "What Used to Be", by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen.
The music at the beginning is a blend of "Gold among the Sand" by Trevor Kowalski (which was the main theme in Part I of the video series) and "Hidden Path" by Cerulean Skies.
- Martin
THE (1956) - Jeffrey Hunter as '' I could hear Vera Miles calling your name.
Interesting!, I have done a high altitude mountain course and flown in those canyons. I am flying a normally aspirated Piper Dakota with 235 horsepower. We had three aboard, fuel to the tabs. When leaving Leadville at 5:30 pm with a density altitude of 13,600 I felt like we had to will the plane off the ground. We spent 8 minutes doing a u-turn and gained 1000 feet in 8 minutes. 125 ft/ minute was pretty anemic. It doesn’t seem like you were experiencing this. Or am I missing something?
Hi Joseph,
I was NOT experiencing anything like this, but then there were a few differences between my situation and the one you describe:
(1) I flew in the morning before it warmed up much
(2) Aspen, while high, is significantly lower elevation than Leadville
(3) I was alone in the airplane, 700 lbs under max gross weight
We can't control the elevation, but we can control weight and temperature (the latter by picking the time of departure). Sounds like those things were not working in your favor during that take-off - glad it worked out in the end.
Regards,
Martin
I meant to add that I bought a 360° camera and did my first short video with it -- landing in Fort Collins, CO (KFNL). I have invested in an audio cable and will try to work out how to mix it with the video from the 360° camera. ruclips.net/video/rPO8z3_YOcg/видео.html
Helicopter low level at 8,200. You don't hear that too often.
Yes, Mike - I didn't even pick up on that until I heard it again in the recording.
- Martin
@@martinpauly Sure is some beautiful country. Merry Christmas to you Becky and the family!
What kind of airplane is that pointy black twin landing at 0:56?
Edit: Ha - I counted at least 3 marshalls waiting to guide you in! You'd have to tip all of them!
I'm pretty sure that twin is a Diamond.
- Martin
Awesome video as usual Martin. If it is scenic snow capped mountain/sea and pacific islands are what you are looking for, plan a trip to my part of the world. The pacific northwest, it is hard to beat at the best of times. I happen to live on Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada so when Covid is under control and the borders are open once more you and your family are more than welcome. "YYJ" is the closest airport to my home town of Sooke BC. but not the only airport well within easy flight. I can promise you the area will not disappoint. I would be happy to provide you with any info you would like, to make your flight planning easier and more informative. Stay safe and fair winds.
Thank you very much, Harvey. I've been to Seattle many times, and to Vancouver once. Beautiful area indeed, and I hope to be back sometime. Any chance Canada will honor BasicMed in the future?
Regards,
Martin
@@martinpauly The simple answer is no, just as there are several other local rules that do not apply in other countries. An American pilot cannot fly into Canada with just BasicMed.
With the U.S. BasicMed rules you can fly an aircraft of less than 6,000 pounds MTOW up to 18,000 feet with up to six souls on board. That would probably cover most .
Of course, Transport Canada could just adopt BasicMed! It would make life much easier for cross-border travel in both directions.
I would guess that a addon premium rider of coverage for the short time a GA pilot would be in Canadian airspace would be small compared to the overall cost of the trip.
copanational.org/sites/copanational.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/BasicMedResponse.pdf
I am curious to know what kind of costs are associated with each FBO / Airport, say for instance I am flying a Phenom 100 that weighs 3235 kg, as soon as I land at Aspen Pitkin, irrespective of whether I park or just leave as you did, do I have to pay any landing or airport fee? Furthermore, if I do decide to park, what kind of charges would an FBO charge? Do they charge per day, or per hour? I apologise for the noob question, just an aviation enthusiast who curious to know. Also, is there any app or website where I can check these costs for any FBO? Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that Foreflight gives just the fuel cost for each FBO, and not other costs.
Hi Vishesh,
Good question, and unfortunately not one with an easy answer. The fee structure is complex and not always very transparent, probably by design. Not many airports in the US have a landing fee, but Aspen is one of them. I received a bill in the mail for $27.00 a few weeks after my flight. FBOs also charge handling fees, parking fees, and sometimes other fees. The amount typically depends on the category and size (weight) of aircraft. It can range from free-of-charge to thousands of Dollars, depending on the length of the stay. The only sure way to find out is contact an FBO ahead of time and inquire about fees.
Best regards,
Martin
@@martinpauly Thanks for the input, really appreciate it. Absolutely loved your video, keep up the great work.
Are you turbo powered?
No, I have a normally-aspirated IO-550.
- Martin
How & when did you lean for best takeoff power?
My guess is in run up. I never liked the idea of doing it on the runway, for many reasons.
I run "a little lean" on the ground, but the final mixture adjustment is early in the take-off roll with take-off power applied. Only then can I set the exact mixture while referencing EGT, aiming for the typical sea-level EGT.
- Martin
@@martinpauly Danke sehr!
Question from a non pilot please: when you say “positive rate”, is that airspeed increasing or height above the ground is increasing?
Those FBO handlers watching their fee just keep taxiing by. 🤣🤣
Positive rate of climb
"Positive rate" refers to the rate of climb, confirmed by the vertical speed indicator AND the altimeter winding up. And yes, the FBO staff probably has Dollar signs in their eyes whenever they see an airplane arriving, from the fees and tips.
- Martin
You flew right over one of the most scenic airports in the area - Glenwood Springs. It is more challenging than Aspen but totally worth it.
Also, you could view these flight path and terrain prior to the flight on google earth using this app I wrote. Please check it out.
sarangan.org/aviation/google-earth-flight-path-visualization/
I thought I was the only one who noticed all the billions $$$$
It's hard to not notice them... If I were an insurance underwriter, I'd be really worried about a big hailstorm or similar over the Aspen airport.
- Martin
@@martinpauly 😁
I don't think my cessna 152 can fly 9000 density ALT 😂
I'm with you there! 👍
- Martin
Beautiful!!
Thanks, Stan.
- Martin
@@martinpauly just curious, do you remember what your rate of climb was out of Rifle and also out of Aspen? Looks like you had about 21” MP leaving Rifle?
@@bodriver9719 I do not remember those numbers, Stan. I do recall that acceleration and climb was sufficient to make this a non-issue with the new engine.
- Martin
@@martinpauly yeah, looks like it handled it pretty easily. Wow, what a trip!