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The Boulder airport on a perfect summer
(almost) morning. That's Dakota Ridge Aviation on the west side of
the field in the back left of the picture. |
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That's Rollins Pass (11,671') on the left
and the Lake Eldora Ski area which makes an easy landmark for finding the
pass. Most people use Corona Pass a little to the south but I prefer
Rollins. I spiral up to gain altitude before heading up to the
pass! And I also like at least 2000' between me and the ground when
crossing the pass. You can never be too careful about
sudden downdrafts. |
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Here's what Rollins Pass looks like as you
cross it. That's the Winter Park ski area in the background. |
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Approaching Granby from the east with the
airport in the lower right. Notice the high terrain which is in all
directions. I'll come over the pass and then use the area to the
left (south) to spiral down to the 9000' pattern altitude. Runway 27
is preferred for both takeoffs and landings and it's a right hand pattern. |
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The Granby airport looking to the
east. It's unattended but there is a self service fuel pump and
restrooms. |
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Simon and Idgie in a rare moment of being
well behaved! This is looking to the southwest. Sue really
liked the red paint scheme on the Skylane parked next to me. |
