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Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2014, 06:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,109
Posted By Desert185

Yes. On descent into Ely. I was very close to...

Yes. On descent into Ely. I was very close to some ridge tops enroute and could see blowing snow. Actually, there are four ridge lines that exceed 10,000' on that route.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2014, 06:26
Replies: 17
Views: 2,109
Posted By Desert185

Here's one that I'm still not sure I understand....

Here's one that I'm still not sure I understand. I once flew VFR from the Minden, NV (MEV) area direct course to Ely, NV (ELY) with 50 kts on the tail at 11,500' in my 185 WITH NOT A HINT OF...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2014, 06:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,109
Posted By Desert185

If you have O2 onboard. If not, descending to fly...

If you have O2 onboard. If not, descending to fly low near the valley floor is your best bet if you didn't see the weather forecast and didn't consider flying on the west side of the Sierra. That...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2014, 21:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,109
Posted By Desert185

This is my neighborhood (one of them, anyway) and...

This is my neighborhood (one of them, anyway) and that is what I would do. It minimizes the time crossing the rocks. Once you intercept 50 westbound, its all downhill fairly rapidly to Placerville....
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2014, 10:17
Replies: 17
Views: 2,109
Posted By Desert185

The highest terrain is Luther Pass @ 7735', just...

The highest terrain is Luther Pass @ 7735', just south of Tahoe. If you go in the morning and watch the winds at 9,000' and 12,000' you'll be fine. Stay over Hwy 50 to Placerville.
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