I concur with Tom. If you intend to cross the Cascades around Snoqaulmie, figure on more of a mid-day crossing. Often the marine layer is such around Seattle that it is not flyable until mid-day. The gorge is usually a good bet but ALWAYS get wind and weather info before going into the gorge... it is a 'vacuum' and the conditions can change quickly. Also it is very windy most of the time.
Sgt. John Barsness Boise Airport Police 3201 Airport Way Boise, ID 83705 (208) 383-3110 >>> "Tom Laird-McConnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/24/03 09:59AM >>> ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- I have flown the "northern" route several times. Following I90 all the way is pretty darn simple. For most of it you are in a big valley. The only places where there are not good landing areas along the entire route are for about 70 miles from Missoula->Couer De Laine via Mullen Pass (6000 feet alt) and again crossing the cascades at Stevens Pass (4300 feet) or snoqualmie Pass (3700?). If your plane is comfortable flying at 8000 feet you will be higher then the surrounding terrain in the tight spots. It's no problem in a coupe. Getting across the cascades if there are low ceilings you can always fly down to the columbia river gorge, where the columbia river cuts through the mountains. You can fly through the cascades at 1500 on the gorge, and it's beautiful to boot. Have fun, it's worth the adventure! -Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: MAGIC VAC To: R M Finch ; 'Ercoupe Hangar Flying' Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:50 AM Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] California to Osh; which route? ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- I-80, through Wyoming, crosses the continental divide twice. Both times, you could land an aircraft on the flat terrain. I think it's at about 7500 msl. Your real problem is getting across the Sierra Nevada's. After that, It's a piece of cake. Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: R M Finch To: 'Ercoupe Hangar Flying' Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 9:02 PM Subject: [COUPERS-FLYIN] California to Osh; which route? ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- This has probably been asked a zillion times already; so here's the zillionth and one time. A friend and I in our Coupes intend to fly from California to Oshkosh. We can go the "Southern" Route from SoCal, to Phoenix, to Albuquerque, or the "Central" Route along I80. Clearly the southern route involves less mountain flying. Is the Central route realistic in Coupes (an Alon with C90+climb prop; and an Ercoupe with O200). We know it *has* been done in Coupes and other low-powered airplanes, but we are not well-experienced mountain flyers and do not want to fly a route that requires a high level of skill. Neither are we complete novices, we know the basics and have some experience and will review Sparky Imeson's book. Ideally we'd like to hear from people who have flown both routes and their experiences and recommendations. Also, on the way back we want to stop in the Seattle area, so want to fly a "Northern" route. Is this realistic in our Coupes? The route we plotted is Rapid City, SD to Billings, Montana, then follow I90 to Butte, MT, then to Missoula, then to Spokane, then (a little north of I90) to Wenatchee, and arrive a little north of Seattle (Arlington or other). Is another route better? The question boils down to, how to cross the continental divide in low-powered aircraft. Comments about routes very appreciated. ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/ ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/ ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/
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