und 10 hours of proper mountain training (i.e. 10k' peaks all around
Alex you have touched on something which is an incredible experience for any pilot.
Jump a flight to Geneva, get yourself up to Meribel in the french Alps and try some Jodel flying on Skis
The strip at Meribel is half the length of Courcheval and just like a launch ramp.
Steep down hill and launch over the most spectacular scenery!
Even land on top of a glacier. Coming back its a committed to land scenario with the high altitude. You land on the upslope and then its on the throttle to power yourself back onto the top.
you can do a French mountain rating or just go for a flight with an instructor! Truly spectacular at this time of year
Meribel is 400 M and 5600 feet ASL
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