This has been a HOT summer in Utah. Most days it's 70 degrees at 6 a.m. and often 80 degrees by 9 or 10. Most of the airports nearby are at 4,300 to 5,000 MSL. Many of the nearby moutain ranges are between 10,000 and 12,000, but following canyons and avoiding peaks, one can fly most places at a cruise altitude of 7,500 to 10,500.
I have the tail about done on an RV-9A, but have wondered about starting over with a RV-12 in order to finish sooner. However, I wonder if the performance of the RV-12 would be adequate for the density altitudes I would see for much of the summer. Any thoughts?
I have the tail about done on an RV-9A, but have wondered about starting over with a RV-12 in order to finish sooner. However, I wonder if the performance of the RV-12 would be adequate for the density altitudes I would see for much of the summer. Any thoughts?