Continental Divide
2006年 07月 05日
In 1973, when I was taking a flying lesson in Calgary, I was thinking of crossing the Rockies on a direct flight to the coast, Vancouver.
Then I realized the minimum altitude to do so was 15,000 - 16,000 feet, which was too high for a Cessna I'd been flying.
After I accumulated some flying experience I learnt to fly at 10,000 feet weaving around the peaks. That way I flew between the coast and the Prairies several times. Still I had a longing to do the initial direct route.
CFGUS fulfilled my desire, utilizing its turbo charger and at the same time, its pilot breathing supplemental oxygen.
On the way to Wetaskiwin, Alberta at 15,000'. July 2, 2006.
Photo Credit: KN
Then I realized the minimum altitude to do so was 15,000 - 16,000 feet, which was too high for a Cessna I'd been flying.
After I accumulated some flying experience I learnt to fly at 10,000 feet weaving around the peaks. That way I flew between the coast and the Prairies several times. Still I had a longing to do the initial direct route.
CFGUS fulfilled my desire, utilizing its turbo charger and at the same time, its pilot breathing supplemental oxygen.
On the way to Wetaskiwin, Alberta at 15,000'. July 2, 2006.
Photo Credit: KN
by musoamane
| 2006-07-05 05:36
| Flying