Steve Glasgow
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 674
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 Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:34 am Post subject: Ashe County (GEV) |
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OK Cappy is up and checking the WX. All looks good to me.
Remember GEV is just 10 nm into the mountains if approaching from the SE.
Mt Jefferson is just SW of GEV and is 4,660' also there is a tower on
another Mt that is 4,710' just NW of GEV. Approaching GEV from E or SE if
you can get to 5,000 msl you are golden. Reno says 4,500'.
If you are looking for the absolute best approach to GEV (lowest ground) you
might want to consider proceeding west along the VA NC boarder to Piney
Creek and then direct to GEV. Terrain along this route is lowest and well
below 4,000 msl. I feel a safe altitude would be around 4,500' coming from
this direction.
It is best to land 28. A left downwind over the golf course is best. If
you don't have good visibility and can't find the airport make a 180 and go
back where you came from.
One more tip. On final, trust you IAS and fly your normal approach speed
and landing speeds. Because the airport is at 3,180' msl your TAS will be a
bit higher which will make you GS higher on landing, giving you a sensation
of being fast during takeoff and landing.
Just talked to Reno and he says the WX is very good around 7,000' broken
with good visibility. Miss Lynnie and I plan to be landing at 11:00 AM.
Hope to see you all soon.
Stormy, how is the sod???
Cappy
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