Originally Posted by
Duck Pilot
No GB, up there it would be lucky to maintain height on 1 engine at 5000. If it was a 260 hp Islander the performance would be even worse.
In PNG, add 2800 to your PA to get DA. That makes a 9200 ft ridge closer to 12,000DA. By which point most of the 260-300HP twins are not making much height gain, even lightly loaded.