Random musings with an aviation flavor, natch.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

L35! (aka Big Bear airport)


Whew! It was INTENSE flying to Big Bear today, Santa Ana's created QUITE a bit of turbulence, especially high over ONT, but it was only ever MODERATE, not severe. Still, it was a lot of work, but, as CFI Bill G. (who was checking me out for BB) said, "worth it"! Gorgeous setting! See the WX station w/ ski slope background shot.

Interesting, the C182 really does not perform that great at 9,500 Ft MSL - throttle whammed to the firewall and only 20" Hg Manifold Pressure! In some ways it is easier to fly the C172 there.

Where but SoCal can you have breakfast at home in 60 deg. F., lunch up in snow country at 30 deg F, and dinner back home where it is now 70 deg?!

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