I did Leadville a couple of weeks ago. Density altitude was more than 13,000, so my takeoff took a few seconds longer... Turbo helps a lot at that altitude, I can't imagine doing it in a 172M with 150 HP, even if it is cold outside.
45 yr Colorado Pilot here ; those long straight in approaches are not the best. I ALWAYS overfly the AP to look at it no matter what unicom says. Be CARFUL in those low powered AC! Always know what the wind is doing and NO MT flying over 2o knots wind if your from out of town, it can and will kill you. nice Vid BTW!
Curious, does the 20kt rule apply to piston powered A/C? Flown tons of mountain time in turbine helicopters, and I can’t recall many days when it was anything below 20kts? In fact, somedays you’re counting on it for landings and takeoffs at GW!
Great video. I was wondering if you would be able to provide the route you took to get to Leadville? We are based out of KSLN and are considering taking a flight to Leadville and I am just trying to determine the best route and which passes would be best to plan. Thanks in advance.
Great video! I’d love to fly there someday, glad to know it can be done in the “Mighty M!!” 👍👍
I did Leadville a couple of weeks ago. Density altitude was more than 13,000, so my takeoff took a few seconds longer... Turbo helps a lot at that altitude, I can't imagine doing it in a 172M with 150 HP, even if it is cold outside.
Wow!😮 Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
I was stationed near there at Fort Carson. Never been in a Cessna but have a lot of time in the UH-60 Blackhawk & CH-47 Chinook. Beautiful country.
I was at Carson as well. 94-96. Rode motorcycle all over up in the mountains. Crewed the M1A1 Abrams 2-77AR.
@@traviseggl3794 Nice 4th CAB(4th AVN Regt)
Great Video Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Definitely clicked to watch because I was curious about the 172m handling. Thanks for sharing. Creep was a nice touch.
Beautiful indeed. Great video.
Great video Blake.
Good thing it was cold out. Nice video
Awesome job thanks fo the ride
45 yr Colorado Pilot here ; those long straight in approaches are not the best. I ALWAYS overfly the AP to look at it no matter what unicom says. Be CARFUL in those low powered AC! Always know what the wind is doing and NO MT flying over 2o knots wind if your from out of town, it can and will kill you. nice Vid BTW!
Curious, does the 20kt rule apply to piston powered A/C? Flown tons of mountain time in turbine helicopters, and I can’t recall many days when it was anything below 20kts? In fact, somedays you’re counting on it for landings and takeoffs at GW!
Awesome...
Great video. I was wondering if you would be able to provide the route you took to get to Leadville? We are based out of KSLN and are considering taking a flight to Leadville and I am just trying to determine the best route and which passes would be best to plan. Thanks in advance.