REFLECTOR: What's the highest altitude airport you've flown into?

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Dave, 


While my Velocity is not quite airborne, Most of my flying is from/to high density altitude airports. For years I flew, twice a month to Gunnison Colorado. Alamosa, Pagossa, Dulce, Buena Vista, etc. in my Cherokee 235.


If you need any specifics about the area, feel free to contact me directly. Keep in mind that out here there is a significant temperature change overnight (usually 30-40 degrees). so plan your departures for early mornings if you can.  


In general, I am a staunch supporter of using the KOCH Chart. http://www.nappf.com/nappf_density_altitude.htm  


It is the most consistent and reliable DA tool I have used. Print one and stick it with your flight gear. 


Scott D has a lot of experience flying that model out of high density altitude airports and can give you some real info. 


If you get down my way, drop in and say hi. 


Kurt Winker
Mid Valley Airpark (E98)
325 HP Aluminum V-6 (now you know why I needed that)
Elevators & rudders rigged. Canard about ready for final installation. 








-----Original Message-----
From: Dave T Nelson <dtnelson at us.ibm.com>
To: reflector <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Sun, Aug 18, 2013 8:52 am
Subject: REFLECTOR: What's the highest altitude airport you've flown into?



I'm heading  back out west next week in my STD-RG, with it's normally aspirated 200 HP lycoming.  One of the places we'll be visiting is Pagosa Springs, Colorado (elevation 7664 feet - yeow!).  

I've been into Santa Fe a few times (elevation 6348 feet) with  no significant scary departures, but, wow... 7600+ seems mighty high to this flatlander....

So, what's the highest elevation airport you've been into?  Please include your aircraft & engine for comparisons....

Thanks!
  
Dave

Dave T. Nelson
T/L 553-4327, Voice 507-253-4327, Fax 507-253-3648
Program Director, ISC ECAT NPI & Test Engineering


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