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Old 05-20-2014, 03:30 PM
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When I was preparing for my first cross country involving mountains, I got Oxygen (already mentioned) a pulse oximeter and a Personal Locator Beacon. My wife and I have found that our O2 needs are quite different and can tailor the flow based on the oximeter readings and the PLB is for peace of mind. I wear a fishing vest with the PLB, Oximeter and, possibly the most important piece of equipment,...

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Have fun and take lots of pictures, including the panel so you can answer those performace questions about the trip that you never write down!
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Old 05-20-2014, 05:12 PM
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Here is a pict taken by my son somewhere between SLC and Bellingham, WA in Feb this year. He took it as he is a climber and observes the same formations as pilots.

The mountain flyers can comment.

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Old 05-20-2014, 06:48 PM
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The mountain flyers can comment.

It depends on which side of my split personality answers:

Glider Pilot: Awesome Lenticulars! Let's go find Wave!

Power Pilot: Good day to minimize flying and not exceed Va!

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Old 05-21-2014, 08:44 AM
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I think that's a mother ship....

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Yeah, what could possibly go wrong flying near that thing?
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