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Old 8th Oct 2018, 09:28
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Vertical Freedom
 
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Originally Posted by Smalahove
I think that covers it very nicely, VF. This is not a good place for student pilots to build hours.

What always strikes me is the way the peak of Everest can be CAVU within 500 meters, but near the rock you are in whiteout conditions. A challenging place to fly. Requires high performance machinery operating at red-line. Better you than me, matey.
G'day Smalahove..............Yip it's serious in the Himalayas, just like any Mountains; Keep Your options open & keep an eye on them

near to Camp 2 Sagarmatha
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