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Campfire Ranger
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I knew it would be cold that high. I didn't think it would be 40 below. It made me think about what kind of engineering went into making the engines function at that temperature.
Our commuter and bush planes operate on the ground at those temperatures. Gotta be careful with the piston engines. Once you get them going, you need to make sure you are where you want to be for the night because you can't shut them down. Turbos no big deal.
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-OMotS "If memory serves fails me..." Quote: ( unnamed) "been prtty deep in the cooler todaay " Television and radio are most effective when people question little and think even less.
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Campfire Tracker
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I'm assuming no astronauts here, so what's your personal record? I'm guessing mine was around 30,000 ft back when I flew cross-country in a 707 back in the 1960's.
My new airplane is still undergoing preflight testing so I'll have to get back to you later.
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Sign up for the maiden flight…pucker factor!
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Campfire Tracker
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42,000' several times...all over water....B 767-200
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Campfire Tracker
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I flew pretty high when I hit a plowed out driveway approach on a snowmobile at WOT at night outrunning my headlight.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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For the Byrds, it was eight miles.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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Never been in an aircraft, never used drugs. Probably topped out around 11000 feet, still touching the ground.
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
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Super Cub not so super above 10K.
Don't just be a survivor, be a competitor.
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