Dave Siciliano
Final Approach
Well guys, I'm really at a loss as to why I'm still around!! See, I've been doin this really dangerous stuff and just didn't know any better. Sigh!!
What I'm referring to is the latest issue of Flying Mag. And the write up on the Lancair Columbia at page 49.
Actually some good stuff in the review of the plane. Then I come to this
quote: "The Columbia 400 was initially certified to 18,000 feet, not 25,000 feet. Whether the airspeed restrictions are related to this I know not (in regard to earlier comments about speeds being reduced to altitude like Vne).
I do know that from a physiological standpoint, flying above 20,000 feet
with basic oxygen systems, or with one engine, is risky business. Anyone
who has done the altitude chamber training knows this, and anyone who flies higher than 20,000 feet in a single likely hasn't done the training or they would know better."
Dear Richard really lost me here. First, I've flown many times at over 20,000 with a 'basic oxygen system' and still can perform higher math in my head--at times (I'm much better after a margarita ;-). Second, what in the heck does being in a single have to do with anything?
Where in the world is this guy getting this?
Geesh.
Dave
What I'm referring to is the latest issue of Flying Mag. And the write up on the Lancair Columbia at page 49.
Actually some good stuff in the review of the plane. Then I come to this
quote: "The Columbia 400 was initially certified to 18,000 feet, not 25,000 feet. Whether the airspeed restrictions are related to this I know not (in regard to earlier comments about speeds being reduced to altitude like Vne).
I do know that from a physiological standpoint, flying above 20,000 feet
with basic oxygen systems, or with one engine, is risky business. Anyone
who has done the altitude chamber training knows this, and anyone who flies higher than 20,000 feet in a single likely hasn't done the training or they would know better."
Dear Richard really lost me here. First, I've flown many times at over 20,000 with a 'basic oxygen system' and still can perform higher math in my head--at times (I'm much better after a margarita ;-). Second, what in the heck does being in a single have to do with anything?
Where in the world is this guy getting this?
Geesh.
Dave