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John Hauck
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Hi Folks:
Making final plans and preparation for my annual flight West.
Will be departing Gantt International Airport in one to two weeks, depending
on wind and weather between here and the Rock House near Burns Junction,
Oregon.
Normal route is 1,876 sm.
Flight time is 25.0 hours at 75 mph ground speed.
Fuel consumption will be 125 gal. At 5.50 to 6.00 a gal, that's between
687.50 and 750.00 for the flight West, one way.
Is it worth it? You bet!!! I always enjoy it, not matter how tough it
gets. I also try to remember that normal folks don't get to experience a
flight like this at any price.
Route of flight is:
-Gantt International Airport, Alabama
-M40 Aberdeen, MS
-KTUA Tunica, MS
-KHBZ Heber Springs, AR
-KEOS Neosho, MO (RON (remain overnight))
-KEQA El Dorado, KS
-KGBD Great Bend, KS
-KGLD Goodland, KS
-KAKO Akron, CO (RON)
-KLAR Laramie, WY
-KRWL Rawlins, WY
-KRKS Rock Springs, WY
-KBMC Brigham City, UT (RON)
-06U Jackpot, NV
-U91 Grasmere, ID
-The Rock House, OR
Where I spend the night is tentative depending on me, wind, weather, and the
airplane.
I have flown this route both ways many times. It is very boring until about
Akron, CO, when I have the Rockies in sight. Nearly always windy between
Great Bend, KS and Brigham City, UT. Hopefully, the wind will be on my
back.
Getting excited about making another cross continent flight and seeing my
old friends, and meeting new ones.
Give me a shout if you are near my route of flight and want to have lunch or
a cup of coffee.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
334-567-6280 home
334-315-2621 cell
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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Well John I flew my Sierra from FHU to FLL last week about 2000 miles, it was a beautiful flight, going from the drought ridden great SW Desert to the wet gulf states. would have been a lot more fun and adventuresome in a Kolb. Lots I don't see at a mile above the ground doing 130 knots, still it was a great flight, about 13 hrs flight time in total. Now looking for a home for the Kolb the T-hanger I got here ain't big enough for the Kolb and the Beech.
Ron (at) FLL
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---- John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> wrote:
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Hi Folks:
Making final plans and preparation for my annual flight West.
Will be departing Gantt International Airport in one to two weeks, depending
on wind and weather between here and the Rock House near Burns Junction,
Oregon.
Normal route is 1,876 sm.
Flight time is 25.0 hours at 75 mph ground speed.
Fuel consumption will be 125 gal. At 5.50 to 6.00 a gal, that's between
687.50 and 750.00 for the flight West, one way.
Is it worth it? You bet!!! I always enjoy it, not matter how tough it
gets. I also try to remember that normal folks don't get to experience a
flight like this at any price.
Route of flight is:
-Gantt International Airport, Alabama
-M40 Aberdeen, MS
-KTUA Tunica, MS
-KHBZ Heber Springs, AR
-KEOS Neosho, MO (RON (remain overnight))
-KEQA El Dorado, KS
-KGBD Great Bend, KS
-KGLD Goodland, KS
-KAKO Akron, CO (RON)
-KLAR Laramie, WY
-KRWL Rawlins, WY
-KRKS Rock Springs, WY
-KBMC Brigham City, UT (RON)
-06U Jackpot, NV
-U91 Grasmere, ID
-The Rock House, OR
Where I spend the night is tentative depending on me, wind, weather, and the
airplane.
I have flown this route both ways many times. It is very boring until about
Akron, CO, when I have the Rockies in sight. Nearly always windy between
Great Bend, KS and Brigham City, UT. Hopefully, the wind will be on my
back.
Getting excited about making another cross continent flight and seeing my
old friends, and meeting new ones.
Give me a shout if you are near my route of flight and want to have lunch or
a cup of coffee.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
334-567-6280 home
334-315-2621 cell
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russk50(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:59 am Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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Ron
Just a suggestion, but why doncha fly your Sierra at 500' ? With a dependable aircraft it's a LOT more fun. Made 6 coast-coast trips in my 170 that way. Much better than high & boring, IMHO.
Sorry not quite Kolb-related.
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:55 PM, Ron (at) KFHU wrote:
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Well John I flew my Sierra from FHU to FLL last week about 2000 miles, it was a beautiful flight, going from the drought ridden great SW Desert to the wet gulf states. would have been a lot more fun and adventuresome in a Kolb. Lots I don't see at a mile above the ground doing 130 knots, still it was a great flight, about 13 hrs flight time in total. Now looking for a home for the Kolb the T-hanger I got here ain't big enough for the Kolb and the Beech.
Ron (at) FLL
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---- John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> wrote:
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Hi Folks:
Making final plans and preparation for my annual flight West.
Will be departing Gantt International Airport in one to two weeks, depending
on wind and weather between here and the Rock House near Burns Junction,
Oregon.
Normal route is 1,876 sm.
Flight time is 25.0 hours at 75 mph ground speed.
Fuel consumption will be 125 gal. At 5.50 to 6.00 a gal, that's between
687.50 and 750.00 for the flight West, one way.
Is it worth it? You bet!!! I always enjoy it, not matter how tough it
gets. I also try to remember that normal folks don't get to experience a
flight like this at any price.
Route of flight is:
-Gantt International Airport, Alabama
-M40 Aberdeen, MS
-KTUA Tunica, MS
-KHBZ Heber Springs, AR
-KEOS Neosho, MO (RON (remain overnight))
-KEQA El Dorado, KS
-KGBD Great Bend, KS
-KGLD Goodland, KS
-KAKO Akron, CO (RON)
-KLAR Laramie, WY
-KRWL Rawlins, WY
-KRKS Rock Springs, WY
-KBMC Brigham City, UT (RON)
-06U Jackpot, NV
-U91 Grasmere, ID
-The Rock House, OR
Where I spend the night is tentative depending on me, wind, weather, and the
airplane.
I have flown this route both ways many times. It is very boring until about
Akron, CO, when I have the Rockies in sight. Nearly always windy between
Great Bend, KS and Brigham City, UT. Hopefully, the wind will be on my
back.
Getting excited about making another cross continent flight and seeing my
old friends, and meeting new ones.
Give me a shout if you are near my route of flight and want to have lunch or
a cup of coffee.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
334-567-6280 home
334-315-2621 cell
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John Hauck
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:15 am Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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would have been a lot more fun and adventuresome in a Kolb. Lots I don't see at a mile above the ground doing 130 knots,
Ron (at) FLL
Kolbers:
Still waiting on a decent weather window to fly to Oregon. When you have the Great Plains and the Rockies to contend with, it is difficult to get good weather all the way across the country in a 4 day time frame. Probably have to do like I did in the old days, fly until the wind and/or weather stops me. Wait until it gets flyable again, and do it all over until I reach my destination.
Good wind and weather until Goodland, KS, in the NW part of the state. Then high winds blowing out of the SW, W, and NW. Windy until I get over the Rockies and into Brigham City, UT. That's not good conditions to cross the Rockies. I'll keep waiting until things get a little better.
john h
MKIII
Titus, Alabama
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| Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 6:28 am Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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John- Lucky you aren't trying to fly through here. You would be flying in 15 minute stretches, airport to airport. Welcome to New England weather.
do not archive
Bil Sullivan
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Subject: RE: Flight West 2012
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012, 9:16 AM
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would have been a lot more fun and adventuresome in a Kolb. Lots I don't see at a mile above the ground doing 130 knots,
Ron (at) FLL
Kolbers:
Still waiting on a decent weather window to fly to Oregon. When you have the Great Plains and the Rockies to contend with, it is difficult to get good weather all the way across the country in a 4 day time frame. Probably have to do like I did in the old days, fly until the wind and/or weather stops me. Wait until it gets flyable again, and do it all over until I reach my destination.
Good wind and weather until Goodland, KS, in the NW part of the state. Then high winds blowing out of the SW, W, and NW. Windy until I get over the Rockies and into Brigham City, UT. That's not good conditions to cross the Rockies. I'll keep waiting until things get a little better.
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Well its flying, all I can do now is think I am in a Kolb. the thing about the sierra unlike a Kolb is the mindset. In the Sierra I want to get there, even at lean of peak burning only 8.4 x 6 bucks per gallons its still is some sort of a budgetary hit.
I don't know what John burns in his 912 but it gotta be way less than 8 gph and he can burn mogas if he can get to it.
Ron (at) FFL
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Ron
Just a suggestion, but why doncha fly your Sierra at 500' ? With a dependable aircraft it's a LOT more fun. Made 6 coast-coast trips in my 170 that way. Much better than high & boring, IMHO.
Sorry not quite Kolb-related.
On Jun 7, 2012, at 9:55 PM, Ron (at) KFHU wrote:
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Well John I flew my Sierra from FHU to FLL last week about 2000 miles, it was a beautiful flight, going from the drought ridden great SW Desert to the wet gulf states. would have been a lot more fun and adventuresome in a Kolb. Lots I don't see at a mile above the ground doing 130 knots, still it was a great flight, about 13 hrs flight time in total. Now looking for a home for the Kolb the T-hanger I got here ain't big enough for the Kolb and the Beech.
Ron (at) FLL
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---- John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> wrote:
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Hi Folks:
Making final plans and preparation for my annual flight West.
Will be departing Gantt International Airport in one to two weeks, depending
on wind and weather between here and the Rock House near Burns Junction,
Oregon.
Normal route is 1,876 sm.
Flight time is 25.0 hours at 75 mph ground speed.
Fuel consumption will be 125 gal. At 5.50 to 6.00 a gal, that's between
687.50 and 750.00 for the flight West, one way.
Is it worth it? You bet!!! I always enjoy it, not matter how tough it
gets. I also try to remember that normal folks don't get to experience a
flight like this at any price.
Route of flight is:
-Gantt International Airport, Alabama
-M40 Aberdeen, MS
-KTUA Tunica, MS
-KHBZ Heber Springs, AR
-KEOS Neosho, MO (RON (remain overnight))
-KEQA El Dorado, KS
-KGBD Great Bend, KS
-KGLD Goodland, KS
-KAKO Akron, CO (RON)
-KLAR Laramie, WY
-KRWL Rawlins, WY
-KRKS Rock Springs, WY
-KBMC Brigham City, UT (RON)
-06U Jackpot, NV
-U91 Grasmere, ID
-The Rock House, OR
Where I spend the night is tentative depending on me, wind, weather, and the
airplane.
I have flown this route both ways many times. It is very boring until about
Akron, CO, when I have the Rockies in sight. Nearly always windy between
Great Bend, KS and Brigham City, UT. Hopefully, the wind will be on my
back.
Getting excited about making another cross continent flight and seeing my
old friends, and meeting new ones.
Give me a shout if you are near my route of flight and want to have lunch or
a cup of coffee.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
334-567-6280 home
334-315-2621 cell
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John Hauck
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Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:07 am Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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Hi Folks:
Getting a late start, but should be able to make Neosho, MO, before dark.
If not, I'll find someplace else to hang my hat for the night. May have to
wait out weather in Neosho or Goodland, KS, tomorrow, but if I don't get out
of Alabama this morning, it may be late next week before I will be able to
depart.
Still got wind in CO and WY, but that should start subsiding some by Monday.
Always amazes me how much stuff it takes to cross country in a Kolb
comfortably. Somehow it all finds a place on board.
Should have tailwinds all the way to Neosho, but never count on it 100%
because Mother Nature has a way of changing her mind.
I'm out the door and heading for Gantt International Airport.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 7:21 am Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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Good on you Mate! -- as the Aussies would say
Fair winds,
happy days
Russ
On Jun 9, 2012, at 11:07 AM, John Hauck wrote:
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Hi Folks:
Getting a late start, but should be able to make Neosho, MO, before dark.
If not, I'll find someplace else to hang my hat for the night. May have to
wait out weather in Neosho or Goodland, KS, tomorrow, but if I don't get out
of Alabama this morning, it may be late next week before I will be able to
depart.
Still got wind in CO and WY, but that should start subsiding some by Monday.
Always amazes me how much stuff it takes to cross country in a Kolb
comfortably. Somehow it all finds a place on board.
Should have tailwinds all the way to Neosho, but never count on it 100%
because Mother Nature has a way of changing her mind.
I'm out the door and heading for Gantt International Airport.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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good luck, enjoy the ride.
Ron (at) KFFL
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---- John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> wrote:
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Hi Folks:
Getting a late start, but should be able to make Neosho, MO, before dark.
If not, I'll find someplace else to hang my hat for the night. May have to
wait out weather in Neosho or Goodland, KS, tomorrow, but if I don't get out
of Alabama this morning, it may be late next week before I will be able to
depart.
Still got wind in CO and WY, but that should start subsiding some by Monday.
Always amazes me how much stuff it takes to cross country in a Kolb
comfortably. Somehow it all finds a place on board.
Should have tailwinds all the way to Neosho, but never count on it 100%
because Mother Nature has a way of changing her mind.
I'm out the door and heading for Gantt International Airport.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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John Hauck
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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:32 am Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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Got into Neosho, MO, yesterday. What a ride. Most of it was 110 to 116 mph ground speed.
Flew 5.8 hours/about 550 sm. Tail wind all the way.
Today I will wait out the wind in Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming. The wind was honking when I got up early this morning. I have a tailwind here, but it soon turns to a headwind. I have decided to hole up here at Neosho until tomorrow morning and this wind blows out of here. I am in a good place. Have access to an old beat up truck, air conditioned pilots lounge, TV, and a computer. I have spent a lot of nights here at Neosho Airport. Six nights on last year's flight.
The airplane and engine are doing good. The pilot is out of shape for long cross country flying. Hopefully, he'll get back in the groove in a few days. I made 3 landings yesterday. All with interesting high cross winds on pavement. All got my pulse rate up a bit.
Today will be a good day to check out my airplane real well.
john h
mkIII
Neosho, Missiouri
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:24 am Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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> Hi Folks:
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Life is good. I am on the ground in Laramie, WY. Took off from Goodland, KS, this morning at 0600. Was a wise decision on my part, for a change. Had 110 mph ground speed on take off and over 100 mph ground speed for two hours. As I approached the mountains on the east side of Laramie, my ground speed dropped to 50 mph with turbulence up to 10,500 feet. The third hour was spent crawling into Laramie.
Got a good look at the monster forrest fire north of Denver. At first I thought the smoke was another cloud it is so large and white.
Breeze conditions are in effect for here west to Logan, UT for the next two days. I am already holed up in a nice motel with hot tub. Soon as I get a bite to eat, I am heading for the tub. Been 4 days since I have enjoyed a good soak. 
If I am up to it, I will attempt to fly the remainder of my trip Thursday. Very doable with some decent winds. Getting over the Rockies is the primary mission and the most difficult due to winds and weather. Today, the mkIII did not want to climb much over 10.000 feet. That would put me in a bind getting on the west side of the mountains.
The MKIII and 912ULS are performing great. Amazing little airplane and also an amazing combination. Every flight West takes some readjusting to the wind and tubulence. I have been flying in it for 9 hours so far on this flight. The first 6 hours, other than low visability and rain, was a piece of cake, with great tailwinds all the way to Neosho, MO.
So far, 15 hours into this flight, with three days flying and one on the ground.
Take care,
john h
MKIII
Laramie, WY
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John
Delighted to hear you've made such good progress. All Kolbers are watching/listening & cheering you on I'm sure. And even non-Kolbers like me.
The few times I've crossed the Rockies I've followed the 4-lanes, don't recall having to go over 6-7K or so. As I recall, Billings, Jackson, Rawlins & then way south.
All the best,
fair winds,
Russ
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> Hi Folks:
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> Life is good. I am on the ground in Laramie, WY. Took off from Goodland, KS, this morning at 0600. Was a wise decision on my part, for a change. Had 110 mph ground speed on take off and over 100 mph ground speed for two hours. As I approached the mountains on the east side of Laramie, my ground speed dropped to 50 mph with turbulence up to 10,500 feet. The third hour was spent crawling into Laramie.
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> Got a good look at the monster forrest fire north of Denver. At first I thought the smoke was another cloud it is so large and white.
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> Breeze conditions are in effect for here west to Logan, UT for the next two days. I am already holed up in a nice motel with hot tub. Soon as I get a bite to eat, I am heading for the tub. Been 4 days since I have enjoyed a good soak.
>
> If I am up to it, I will attempt to fly the remainder of my trip Thursday. Very doable with some decent winds. Getting over the Rockies is the primary mission and the most difficult due to winds and weather. Today, the mkIII did not want to climb much over 10.000 feet. That would put me in a bind getting on the west side of the mountains.
>
> The MKIII and 912ULS are performing great. Amazing little airplane and also an amazing combination. Every flight West takes some readjusting to the wind and tubulence. I have been flying in it for 9 hours so far on this flight. The first 6 hours, other than low visability and rain, was a piece of cake, with great tailwinds all the way to Neosho, MO.
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> So far, 15 hours into this flight, with three days flying and one on the ground.
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> Take care,
>
> john h
> MKIII
> Laramie, WY
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 3:04 pm Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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> The few times I've crossed the Rockies I've followed the 4-lanes, don't recall having to go over 6-7K or so. As I recall, Billings, Jackson, Rawlins & then way south.
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Russ K/Kolbers:
Times have changed, I reckon, since you flew those routes. Field elevation at Laramie is 7284 and Rawlins is 6817, as are most of the air fields west of Laramie. I prefer the shorter routes than following the Interstate Highways, but do not hesitate to use any pass I need to get safely across the Rockies or any other mountain.
With winds gusting to 40 mph, especially from the West, just ain't productive to try and fly through that over the Rockies.
I think I can fly from here to the Rock House Thursday if the wind cooperates a little.
john h
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:46 pm Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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John
Obviously your info is better than my memory.
Fair winds,
Russ
On Jun 12, 2012, at 7:03 PM, <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> wrote:
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> The few times I've crossed the Rockies I've followed the 4-lanes, don't recall having to go over 6-7K or so. As I recall, Billings, Jackson, Rawlins & then way south.
> All the best,
> fair winds,
> Russ
Russ K/Kolbers:
Times have changed, I reckon, since you flew those routes. Field elevation at Laramie is 7284 and Rawlins is 6817, as are most of the air fields west of Laramie. I prefer the shorter routes than following the Interstate Highways, but do not hesitate to use any pass I need to get safely across the Rockies or any other mountain.
With winds gusting to 40 mph, especially from the West, just ain't productive to try and fly through that over the Rockies.
I think I can fly from here to the Rock House Thursday if the wind cooperates a little.
john h
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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John , Glad to hear you are making such progress , Ill wish for a tailwind ! Chris
Chris Davis
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| Quote: | The few times I've crossed the Rockies I've followed the 4-lanes, don't recall having to go over 6-7K or so. As I recall, Billings, Jackson, Rawlins & then way south.
All the best,
fair winds,
Russ
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Russ K/Kolbers:
Times have changed, I reckon, since you flew those routes. Field elevation at Laramie is 7284 and Rawlins is 6817, as are most of the air fields west of Laramie. I prefer the shorter routes than following the Interstate Highways, but do not hesitate to use any pass I need to get safely across the Rockies or any other mountain.
With winds gusting to 40 mph, especially from the West, just ain't productive to try and fly through that over the Rockies.
I think I can fly from here to the Rock House Thursday if the wind cooperates a little.
john h
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: Flight West 2012 |
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John thanks for posting the info on your flight west....blue skys and safe flying....what a wonderful way to view our country using the Kolb....
Jim Swan Kolb Firestar ll, 503 Rotax , 6147 Wilcox Rd., Eaton Rapids, Mi 48827 ph 517-663-8488 GPS GPS FOR MY RUNWAY N 42 deg 28.581 W084deg 44.825
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Life is good. I am on the ground in Laramie, WY. Took off from Goodland, KS, this morning at 0600. Was a wise decision on my part, for a change. Had 110 mph ground speed on take off and over 100 mph ground speed for two hours. As I approached the mountains on the east side of Laramie, my ground speed dropped to 50 mph with turbulence up to 10,500 feet. The third hour was spent crawling into Laramie.
Got a good look at the monster forrest fire north of Denver. At first I thought the smoke was another cloud it is so large and white.
Breeze conditions are in effect for here west to Logan, UT for the next two days. I am already holed up in a nice motel with hot tub. Soon as I get a bite to eat, I am heading for the tub. Been 4 days since I have enjoyed a good soak.
If I am up to it, I will attempt to fly the remainder of my trip Thursday. Very doable with some decent winds. Getting over the Rockies is the primary mission and the most difficult due to winds and weather. Today, the mkIII did not want to climb much over 10.000 feet. That would put me in a bind getting on the west side of the mountains.
The MKIII and 912ULS are performing great. Amazing little airplane and also an amazing combination. Every flight West takes some readjusting to the wind and tubulence. I have been flying in it for 9 hours so far on this flight. The first 6 hours, other than low visability and rain, was a piece of cake, with great tailwinds all the way to Neosho, MO.
So far, 15 hours into this flight, with three days flying and one on the ground.
Take care,
john h
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Good to hear from you, and that you are moving along at your comfort, only way to do go.
Ron (at) KFHU (temporarily)
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> Hi Folks:
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Life is good. I am on the ground in Laramie, WY. Took off from Goodland, KS, this morning at 0600. Was a wise decision on my part, for a change. Had 110 mph ground speed on take off and over 100 mph ground speed for two hours. As I approached the mountains on the east side of Laramie, my ground speed dropped to 50 mph with turbulence up to 10,500 feet. The third hour was spent crawling into Laramie.
Got a good look at the monster forrest fire north of Denver. At first I thought the smoke was another cloud it is so large and white.
Breeze conditions are in effect for here west to Logan, UT for the next two days. I am already holed up in a nice motel with hot tub. Soon as I get a bite to eat, I am heading for the tub. Been 4 days since I have enjoyed a good soak.
If I am up to it, I will attempt to fly the remainder of my trip Thursday. Very doable with some decent winds. Getting over the Rockies is the primary mission and the most difficult due to winds and weather. Today, the mkIII did not want to climb much over 10.000 feet. That would put me in a bind getting on the west side of the mountains.
The MKIII and 912ULS are performing great. Amazing little airplane and also an amazing combination. Every flight West takes some readjusting to the wind and tubulence. I have been flying in it for 9 hours so far on this flight. The first 6 hours, other than low visability and rain, was a piece of cake, with great tailwinds all the way to Neosho, MO.
So far, 15 hours into this flight, with three days flying and one on the ground.
Take care,
john h
MKIII
Laramie, WY
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