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  1. alexcr

    Opinions on turboprops for winter mountain airport flights?

    I'm curious what opinions folks have on using turboprops, e.g. a King Air, for flights into mountain airports, in particular with regards to (i) passenger comfort, including during active winter weather conditions and (ii) risk of having to cancel or reroute. How different is the experience and...
  2. C

    Looking for Advice for Flying into Taos

    I'm hoping to fly into Taos over New Years in our 182Q. I've never been out west with the 182, so looking for some tribal knowledge and pointers on the trek. I've done quite a bit of research on the route and mountain flying and plan to take the 182 up to 7000, etc. and get a good...
  3. D

    KLIC to KTEX in Beechcraft Musketeer

    I am considering doing KLIC (Limon Municipal 5374 ft) to KTEX (Telluride, CO 9070 ft) in Beechcraft Musketeer and am concerned about the altitude and surrounding peaks. Is it normal for a low power single prop to make such a trip? Throwing this into foreflight does not give any altitude...
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