Xmas trip to colorado in a KA-90

[junkjockey]

Thanx for the help. I used to live in aspen before i started flying so I know the area, drive times etc. I think im gonna go for rifle or eagle. I completely forgot bout the hangar space issue...gonna have to work on that one. Thanks again

ps alaska: i was never out of mbo

 

[Livin' Life]

Rifle.

It's on a mesa and not nearly as threatening as flying into ASE. ILS and more than enough runway for a King Air.

The people at Rifle Jet Center are great. Most guys go to Aspen so I've never had a problem with traffic/ramp space. If ASE goes down though it can get a little busy. The prices don't seem to be as bad as Eagle either.

RIL is 20 minutes (driving) from Gleenwood which is a great town. The Hotel Colorado and Hotel Denver are nice hotels with a lot of history. There is skiing in Gleenwood but it is not the best. Aspen is another 45 minutes past Glenwood.

There is always Montrose (MTJ) too. Much "flatter" than the other mountain airports to the northeast. ILS approach and plenty of runway for the aircraft. Telluride is around 45 minutes away.

I am a flatlander as well and was intimidated going into the mountains at first. Just respect what they can do to your aircraft. Don't settle for weather you aren't comfortable with and don't get off course on your approach.

LL

 

[pilot error]

Rifle.

It's on a mesa and not nearly as threatening as flying into ASE. ILS and more than enough runway for a King Air.

The people at Rifle Jet Center are great. Most guys go to Aspen so I've never had a problem with traffic/ramp space. If ASE goes down though it can get a little busy. The prices don't seem to be as bad as Eagle either.

RIL is 20 minutes (driving) from Gleenwood which is a great town. The Hotel Colorado and Hotel Denver are nice hotels with a lot of history. There is skiing in Gleenwood but it is not the best. Aspen is another 45 minutes past Glenwood.

There is always Montrose (MTJ) too. Much "flatter" than the other mountain airports to the northeast. ILS approach and plenty of runway for the aircraft. Telluride is around 45 minutes away.

I am a flatlander as well and was intimidated going into the mountains at first. Just respect what they can do to your aircraft. Don't settle for weather you aren't comfortable with and don't get off course on your approach.

LL

rifle is in a valley.

 

[G100driver]

If you get to pick the resort, how about Steamboat Springs and fly into Craig, CO. Nice long runway with ILS. Craig is used by the airlines (American 757 service) as the airport for the resort town.

Have a good trip (hopefully you will get to airline home!)

 

[pilot error]

If you get to pick the resort, how about Steamboat Springs and fly into Craig, CO. Nice long runway with ILS. Craig is used by the airlines (American 757 service) as the airport for the resort town.

Have a good trip (hopefully you will get to airline home!)

i think you are thinking of hayden, just east of craig. 10000' runway vs. craig's 5600'. hayden has airline service, the only time craig did was when twa inadvertently landed there.

 

[Jtodd]

I used to make SAV-GUC a few times a year in a e-90. I flew into gunnison valley. It is a good size valley and you climb over the vor to depart if needed. Never had a problem and you cant beat the sking in crested butte or the people in the town.

 

[Limeyflyer]

sarcasm?

Yes!

Just use your smarts when you go into any of those mountain airports. Don't get yourself into a situation you can't get out of. If you feel uncomfortable with it, go to Denver.

Flying in Colorado is a great time just be prepared.

 

[G100driver]

i think you are thinking of hayden, just east of craig. 10000' runway vs. craig's 5600'. hayden has airline service, the only time craig did was when twa inadvertently landed there.

I meant Hayden. I was thinking about the TWA flight when I writing!

 

[pilot error]

I meant Hayden. I was thinking about the TWA flight when I writing!

can only imagine the conversation after they landed.

hayden is a good choice. great skiing in steamboat, the airport does a good job with snow removal. but hanger space is little to none.

 

[Livin' Life]

rifle is in a valley.

You're right. I was thinking of the plateau it sits on which, in hindsight, isn't that high. Still, IMHO, it's an easier place to get into/out of than ASE or EGE.

 

[pilot error]

You're right. I was thinking of the plateau it sits on which, in hindsight, isn't that high. Still, IMHO, it's an easier place to get into/out of than ASE or EGE.

true story. though there have been too many people who have gone off then end lately.

 

[flyboy]

alaska, i also thought he might be andrew