Ron Lee
Well Known Member
While doing official airport stuff I talked to folks flying two planes up to Salida CO for breakfast. Of course that is a favorite destination for local RV pilots. I normally start flying by 730 AM. This time I did not leave until around 900 AM.
I depart north then west. Contact COS approach to avoid jets flying north and was informed of the USAFA jump plane ahead. No problem. Just fly by Pikes Peak to the north and level off at 12,500'. Low for me but adequate.
As I approach the last ridge before Salida I noticed a nice area of aspens which are yellow. We don't get the vibrant array of colors of places back east but it has to do. Here are a few pics.
I depart north then west. Contact COS approach to avoid jets flying north and was informed of the USAFA jump plane ahead. No problem. Just fly by Pikes Peak to the north and level off at 12,500'. Low for me but adequate.
As I approach the last ridge before Salida I noticed a nice area of aspens which are yellow. We don't get the vibrant array of colors of places back east but it has to do. Here are a few pics.