KASE alternate

[rk772]

I'm going to aspen in the Ultra and I'm looking for a good landing alternate in case the ceillings get too low. I don't have alot of experience with this part of the country.

Thanks

 

[hammer2]

rifle

 

[WMUSIGPI]

we used Grand Junction (GJT)

 

[TCA]

G.a.

The first concern is your missed approach climb gradient to get out of there. This can be a real problem.

Secondly I never accept another complex approach on top of the first. These can be EGE and RIL. GJT is a good choice 95% of the time, but be prepared and never rule out APA and DEN.


Still Climbing

 

[x402]

Eagle, Montrose..........if you are new to the mountains don't even play with a "low" approach into ASE. On a good day it is a very steep approach. My feelings about ASE are, DON'T START WHAT YOU CAN'T FINISH!!!!!! Eagle is a $200.00 limo ride from EGE. Not a big deal when you consider to downside.

 

[angryoneincher]

I'm going to aspen in the Ultra and I'm looking for a good landing alternate in case the ceillings get too low. I don't have alot of experience with this part of the country.

Thanks

Rifle has an ILS. The thing to remember is " configuration, configuration,configuration " at Aspen. Flaps and gear out and ref +20 /-0 crossing Red Table.

 

[xcrew]

Eagle is a $200.00 limo ride from EGE. quote]


I need to start a business there!

 

[gunfyter]

If you have never been there before... do not descend IMC past the FAF.

 

[hawkerjet]

Been based at ASE for over a year and rifle is the best bet. only a two hr ride from the airport.

 

[LJDRVR]

Just a suggestion,

Sit down the day before with the plates for Aspen and Rifle in front of you and brief both approaches. Make sure you are both familiar with the airspace geometry, procedures and terrain. A good rule of thumb going into ASE time is your ceiling should be no lower than MVA. Discuss how you are going to do the visual, where you'll configure, in short: every contingency. They guy who mentioned configured at Red Table is right on. Take your time, brief the heck out of everything and have fun.

 

[Bandit60]

Been based at ASE for over a year and rifle is the best bet. only a two hr ride from the airport.

Dang you must drive slow. I have made it to aspen from rifle in little over 1 hour not 2. It is about a 2 hour drive to Grand Junction

 

[mzaharis]

I don't know anything about landing at ASE, but here's some interesting discussion from those who do.

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=59114&highlight=KASE

 

[RNObased]

I have landed in ASE many times in the Ultra. Rifle is the best drive according to pax, and the approach is nice. However if ASE and EGE are down for weather, RIF is a mess sometimes on a busy weekend.

Like someone said, Configure the beast before or at Red Table. If you wait until past Red Table it maybe too late to get down in a orderly fashion.

My advice is don't go in there on an approach for your first time. Wait until it is VFR and then enjoy the view, it is a beautiful approach down the roaring fork river and you can see the terrian for the next time you go there. Also the town is a fun overnight...

 

[rk772]

Well, luckily the owner of my company decided to take the trip since the weather was crappy and I had zero Aspen experience. I called dispatch this morning and found out that he had to divert to Rifle and then had to divert again to his second alternate of KGJT.

 

[x402]

Eagle is a $200.00 limo ride from EGE. quote]


I need to start a business there!

ooooops.......................I guess I skipped the proof read. ege/ase

 

[FRACTRASH]

Just remember, you need 5 miles vis to get in on the ILS in to RIL.