Hey - I just bought a TU206G that I haven’t flown much as a bunch of differed maintenance is taken care of. Would love to hear a bit about the plane’s performance on climbout - fuel burn, fpm, that kind of stuff.
Great views! I am in the Denver area as well and I have been to Maroon Bells and the nearby areas… seeing it from up above is quite something. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to more Colorado views!
Nice. Hoping to fly out to Colorado in the next year or two for some mountain flying training. It would be so cool to get to fly through the Rockies someday.
Thank you, it is nice to know my videos inspire other pilots. I recommend looking at the Colorado Pilot's Assn mountain flying webpage, it is a great resource. It's a must to get some training before you fly in the mountains, and also important to have the right airplane and proper weather. With all of that it is great fun to fly up there!
Nice day at ASE. Ski season ramp insanity hasn’t set in up there yet, looks like. Ha! Independence is a rough climb in my former 182… as you mentioned Hagerman sets you up better for an “out” by starting down valley and doubling back on the ridge line to the north, and Independence can have horrific winds at the top also with less good outs in a normally aspirated airplane. But on the right day, and with that turbo of yours, Independence makes for a very nice flight back to the Metro area. Thanks for the ride along. Cheers.
For any pilots watching this, it's a lot safer to climb over Aspen until above 12,000, then head for the pass (or choose an easier pass). Why bet your life that you will make it direct? Many pilots have died attempting Independence pass direct without circling first or not circling high enough. It is not a matter of power - a 300HP bonanza crashed there just a few years ago. They realize they are not climbing fast enough too late or get a downdraft and it is too narrow to turn around because that high, your true airspeed is very high and you need a lot more turn radius.
Thanks Adrian, this is a great point. Obviously it takes the right equipment, training and experience to successfully fly routes like this, not to mention the right weather! I did not make it abundantly clear that my Plan B was to circle if I needed to gain the appropriate altitude to cross the pass, something that I am comfortable doing because of my training and experience. Doing that over the town of Aspen before you head toward the pass may be a better plan for some.
Leadville is a common destination on a mountain checkout ride, it's really not that hard once you've been there a couple of times, just need to pick the right day!
I understand, I actually took 20 years off from flying to concentrate on my career and family, but am happy that I was able to get back to it. Keep it up!
Beautiful flight out of Aspen. Totally suprised you took that route. Most take the northern departure and to Eagle or Steamboat on the way to Denver. The performance of your 206 is a lot better than the 182's I flew.
@@jackterry7664 thanks again, Jack, the turbo definitely helps for this route but I’m guessing that plenty of 182’s how flown that route as well, they just might have to circle to gain the altitude needed. There are a lot of peaks around Independence Pass so flying that route depends on what the winds are doing. Otherwise you can fly over Hagerman Pass and fly over what they call “The Ridge” on your way in or out. I did my mountain checkout flying up to Leadville in a 172, but I’m glad to have the turbo 206 when I head to the mountains now. The Kremmling/Eagle route is a good alternative, just not the straight line that I can do.
You can manipulate your magenta line (flight path/track) on ForeFlight by holding down your finger on the line and move it where you need it (valleys)..
I appreciated the technical jargon on the runway for sure, the more the better in my opinion. But I really came for the aerial view of the mountains I love so much. I was bummed that you edited those parts out. I like how you knew the drainages and had respect for the flight even though you've probably flown over the Rockies a thousand times.
@@EvanAnderman That was great! Almost totally satisfied, but I still wanted to see Lost Creek Wilderness, HA! I feel like a woman, never satisfied. You let out a WHOO! as you cleared Independence Pass, makes me wonder if experienced pilots actually have anxiety flying over the high passes in clear weather? By the way, I love all your camera placements. Thank you Evan, I'll look for more of your videos.
Good luck on that, what an exciting time to be at! They say the PPL is a license to learn, so get out there and fly and don’t be shy about continuing to work with an instructor if you have questions.
Hey Evan, just came across your channel and loved the photography and the descriptions. Especially liked it when you pointed out the mountains and everything with the markers. I went ahead and subscribed to your channel and look forward to more
I enjoyed the video, but since you had the footage, longer external shots would've been nice. As you called things out it was a rapid fire slide show. Would LOVE to see an extended cut of this. Real time even. I enjoy hearing about the plan, seeing it executed, and viewing the beautiful vistas.
Thanks, I try to keep the videos short so people will watch them, but maybe I overdid it on this one, when I have time I'll see about making an extended version.
Evan, What mounts do you use for the tail view and wing view? I assume Go-Pro cameras? I fly a V35B Bonanza with tip tanks, so a little limited on wing mount. Marty
I use a variety of mounts, but really like the FlightFlix Rock Steady Surface GoPro Ball Mount. I made a mount for the top of the tail with an aluminum strap based on an idea from Chris Wheeler, check out this video from him ua-cam.com/video/AKKkPPcr9T4/v-deo.html.
Nice ride up with fuel energy. In the 65 hp Champs and Taylorcraft and even the powerful 85 hp C-140 I flew there, I depended on ground effect energy to get zoom reserve airspeed to safely climb and down drainage egress as you took on 33 and orographic or thermal lift on the ridge downwind of the valley. With 12 gallons of fuel or so, it was pretty iffy trying to circle up to high altitude with possible high headwinds. I instructed for Fred Shotenboer at Monte Vista in his C-140. When pulling on the stick didn't seem to be getting students up as fast as they wished, I told them fly a little flatter/faster and look for up air and then pull up. In down air dive a bit to get through quickly. Same as a glider. They had a nice slow/short radius of turn for the turn back if necessary. Into the wind and steep bank shortened the radius and they let the nose go down as designed for a 1 g turn at any bank angle. Where vertical space is so ample and horizontal space so tight, it is silly to try to maintain altiutde and chance stalling. Very pretty country.
Good point, sounds like you had some good training! You always have to be aware of the wind when you're around the rocks, the turbo helps stay out of trouble. Thanks for watching!
Good question, the oxygen is built in to my airplane, but because I spent less that 30 minutes above 12,500’ and did not go above 14,000’ I did not need to wear it.
Hey - I just bought a TU206G that I haven’t flown much as a bunch of differed maintenance is taken care of. Would love to hear a bit about the plane’s performance on climbout - fuel burn, fpm, that kind of stuff.
Great video, I love that area.
Great views! I am in the Denver area as well and I have been to Maroon Bells and the nearby areas… seeing it from up above is quite something. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to more Colorado views!
Thanks, I wish I had time to do these more often but life seems to get in the way!
Nice. Hoping to fly out to Colorado in the next year or two for some mountain flying training. It would be so cool to get to fly through the Rockies someday.
Thank you, it is nice to know my videos inspire other pilots. I recommend looking at the Colorado Pilot's Assn mountain flying webpage, it is a great resource. It's a must to get some training before you fly in the mountains, and also important to have the right airplane and proper weather. With all of that it is great fun to fly up there!
@ I will definitely check it out. Thank you!
Nice day at ASE. Ski season ramp insanity hasn’t set in up there yet, looks like. Ha!
Independence is a rough climb in my former 182… as you mentioned Hagerman sets you up better for an “out” by starting down valley and doubling back on the ridge line to the north, and Independence can have horrific winds at the top also with less good outs in a normally aspirated airplane.
But on the right day, and with that turbo of yours, Independence makes for a very nice flight back to the Metro area.
Thanks for the ride along. Cheers.
Thanks for coming along, it is a beautiful route on the appropriate day, although Hagerman isn’t too shabby either!
For any pilots watching this, it's a lot safer to climb over Aspen until above 12,000, then head for the pass (or choose an easier pass). Why bet your life that you will make it direct? Many pilots have died attempting Independence pass direct without circling first or not circling high enough. It is not a matter of power - a 300HP bonanza crashed there just a few years ago. They realize they are not climbing fast enough too late or get a downdraft and it is too narrow to turn around because that high, your true airspeed is very high and you need a lot more turn radius.
Thanks Adrian, this is a great point. Obviously it takes the right equipment, training and experience to successfully fly routes like this, not to mention the right weather! I did not make it abundantly clear that my Plan B was to circle if I needed to gain the appropriate altitude to cross the pass, something that I am comfortable doing because of my training and experience. Doing that over the town of Aspen before you head toward the pass may be a better plan for some.
Beautiful flight, I love seeing these local routes and I really appreciate your presentation of the takeoff and climb performance.
so cool Evan, I had some training in early 1980's era out of Leadville, and your video here brings back memories. thank you Evan, stay safe. :)
Leadville is a common destination on a mountain checkout ride, it's really not that hard once you've been there a couple of times, just need to pick the right day!
Have my PPL but haven't flown for 4 yrs and trying to brush up and this showed up. Nice content
I understand, I actually took 20 years off from flying to concentrate on my career and family, but am happy that I was able to get back to it. Keep it up!
Beautiful flight out of Aspen. Totally suprised you took that route. Most take the northern departure and to Eagle or Steamboat on the way to Denver. The performance of your 206 is a lot better than the 182's I flew.
@@jackterry7664 thanks again, Jack, the turbo definitely helps for this route but I’m guessing that plenty of 182’s how flown that route as well, they just might have to circle to gain the altitude needed. There are a lot of peaks around Independence Pass so flying that route depends on what the winds are doing. Otherwise you can fly over Hagerman Pass and fly over what they call “The Ridge” on your way in or out. I did my mountain checkout flying up to
Leadville in a 172, but I’m glad to have the turbo 206 when I head to the mountains now. The Kremmling/Eagle route is a good alternative, just not the straight line that I can do.
You can manipulate your magenta line (flight path/track) on ForeFlight by holding down your finger on the line and move it where you need it (valleys)..
Thanks, I am aware of that capability, for this flight the routing was just there as a guideline and I was navigating by looking out the window.
I appreciated the technical jargon on the runway for sure, the more the better in my opinion. But I really came for the aerial view of the mountains I love so much. I was bummed that you edited those parts out. I like how you knew the drainages and had respect for the flight even though you've probably flown over the Rockies a thousand times.
Thanks, I did put up an extended version that includes views of all the scenery, check that one out.
@@EvanAnderman That was great! Almost totally satisfied, but I still wanted to see Lost Creek Wilderness, HA! I feel like a woman, never satisfied. You let out a WHOO! as you cleared Independence Pass, makes me wonder if experienced pilots actually have anxiety flying over the high passes in clear weather? By the way, I love all your camera placements. Thank you Evan, I'll look for more of your videos.
Valuable content especially for me. I am at the tail end of my training. I will be scheduling my check ride for PPL within the month.
Good luck on that, what an exciting time to be at! They say the PPL is a license to learn, so get out there and fly and don’t be shy about continuing to work with an instructor if you have questions.
Hey Evan, just came across your channel and loved the photography and the descriptions. Especially liked it when you pointed out the mountains and everything with the markers. I went ahead and subscribed to your channel and look forward to more
Thanks Ralph, wish I had time to do more of these but other things just keep getting in the way!
I was working across the street from the Aspen airport when you took off! You should do a 4k upload next time!
I use up to 6 cameras for these videos and 4K just seems like overkill!
I enjoyed the video, but since you had the footage, longer external shots would've been nice. As you called things out it was a rapid fire slide show. Would LOVE to see an extended cut of this. Real time even. I enjoy hearing about the plan, seeing it executed, and viewing the beautiful vistas.
Thanks, I try to keep the videos short so people will watch them, but maybe I overdid it on this one, when I have time I'll see about making an extended version.
Thanks for sharing, awesome.
Evan, What mounts do you use for the tail view and wing view? I assume Go-Pro cameras? I fly a V35B Bonanza with tip tanks, so a little limited on wing mount. Marty
I use a variety of mounts, but really like the FlightFlix Rock Steady Surface GoPro Ball Mount. I made a mount for the top of the tail with an aluminum strap based on an idea from Chris Wheeler, check out this video from him ua-cam.com/video/AKKkPPcr9T4/v-deo.html.
@@EvanAnderman Thanks, interesting video and application.
If you send me an email I’ll send you some pictures of my homemade mounts, evan@evananderman.com.
Nice ride up with fuel energy. In the 65 hp Champs and Taylorcraft and even the powerful 85 hp C-140 I flew there, I depended on ground effect energy to get zoom reserve airspeed to safely climb and down drainage egress as you took on 33 and orographic or thermal lift on the ridge downwind of the valley. With 12 gallons of fuel or so, it was pretty iffy trying to circle up to high altitude with possible high headwinds. I instructed for Fred Shotenboer at Monte Vista in his C-140. When pulling on the stick didn't seem to be getting students up as fast as they wished, I told them fly a little flatter/faster and look for up air and then pull up. In down air dive a bit to get through quickly. Same as a glider. They had a nice slow/short radius of turn for the turn back if necessary. Into the wind and steep bank shortened the radius and they let the nose go down as designed for a 1 g turn at any bank angle. Where vertical space is so ample and horizontal space so tight, it is silly to try to maintain altiutde and chance stalling. Very pretty country.
Good point, sounds like you had some good training! You always have to be aware of the wind when you're around the rocks, the turbo helps stay out of trouble. Thanks for watching!
Sometimes private jets are stacked on both sides of the taxi way.
Next time, bicycle over the pass. The descent is a blast.
I would like that!
I have done that as well, the problem is the descent goes by too quickly compared to the climb up!
@@EvanAnderman Agree, one needs to be up for the climb as well.
They used to have a bicycle race from the top of independence pass in to Aspen… They don’t do that anymore.
I wonder how a RV-12 would do on that route?
I don't know anything about the Vans airplanes so I can't help you with that question.
How about finding a good Mountain Flying Instructor and get some dual in your plane!
@@martyhill8342 I have had lots of instruction in mountain flying, thanks!
@@EvanAndermanMarty is replying to WayfaringMan. lol 😂
y likes here ty :)
Evan, Where’s your oxygen?
Good question, the oxygen is built in to my airplane, but because I spent less that 30 minutes above 12,500’ and did not go above 14,000’ I did not need to wear it.
Couldn’t pay me a million bucks to fly in that tiny little flea at that altitude 😮
Your loss🤣
Super risky. ua-cam.com/video/8PBUVMCbmFQ/v-deo.htmlsi=MCk9bW7TdERMPX87
I would do it in a heartbeat!
You have to know what you are doing, which this guy clearly does, but very rewarding and risk managed flight back to Centennial.