aarvig
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It started with a phone call from my good friend and pilot mentor Tom Berge http://www.rvtransition.com. Tom wanted to learn how to fly-fish in the mountains so he offered to let me fly left seat in his sweet RV-7A, 369TB if I came with and shared in the fun. How could I say no...good friend, RV-7A, flying, fly-fishing, and the mountains. Sign me up, I'm in. We had an absolute blast.
After fighting 40 knot headwinds (Yes, that is correct) and 92 degree temps (6500msl) we arrived at KPIR. Ground speed was an astounding 110knots. Don't talk to Tom about the CHT's. Lets just say...slightly warmer than usual!
Passing over the beautiful Black Hills.
Up to 11, 500. My wife calls this shot "Nerds in the air."
Approaching the Sylvan pass just west of KCOD. Density altitude was about 15, 500.
Flying through the Sylvan Pass.
Yes, the RV-7A is slightly more of a handful than the C172 I fly, especially with a 8 knot crosswind and a very high density altitude. With Tom helping me out we arrived safely at KWYS.
Yellowstone Aviation. Hands down the most friendly, helpful FBO I have ever flown into. Anyone flying through this region should stop and support them. The airport has free camping on the field in a wooded area that is very separated from the airport action. There is a hot shower on the campground that worked very well (converted pop-up trailer with an on-demand water heater). Overall, the service was excellent. They even offered to grill us burgers our second evening at the airport. Yes, they serve the big boys but they gave us "little" guys very personal, warm service. After a big day in the mountains, their front porch was our spot to unwind.
Our campsite. The first night we heard a wolf howl right behind our tents. It woke me up and scared the living daylights out of me. At first I thought it was my two year old screaming but then I came to and realized I was in a tent in the mountains and it was not a two year old...it was a wolf.
After fighting 40 knot headwinds (Yes, that is correct) and 92 degree temps (6500msl) we arrived at KPIR. Ground speed was an astounding 110knots. Don't talk to Tom about the CHT's. Lets just say...slightly warmer than usual!
Passing over the beautiful Black Hills.
Up to 11, 500. My wife calls this shot "Nerds in the air."
Approaching the Sylvan pass just west of KCOD. Density altitude was about 15, 500.
Flying through the Sylvan Pass.
Yes, the RV-7A is slightly more of a handful than the C172 I fly, especially with a 8 knot crosswind and a very high density altitude. With Tom helping me out we arrived safely at KWYS.
Yellowstone Aviation. Hands down the most friendly, helpful FBO I have ever flown into. Anyone flying through this region should stop and support them. The airport has free camping on the field in a wooded area that is very separated from the airport action. There is a hot shower on the campground that worked very well (converted pop-up trailer with an on-demand water heater). Overall, the service was excellent. They even offered to grill us burgers our second evening at the airport. Yes, they serve the big boys but they gave us "little" guys very personal, warm service. After a big day in the mountains, their front porch was our spot to unwind.
Our campsite. The first night we heard a wolf howl right behind our tents. It woke me up and scared the living daylights out of me. At first I thought it was my two year old screaming but then I came to and realized I was in a tent in the mountains and it was not a two year old...it was a wolf.
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