mountain flying

I'd like to fly around Mount Rainier in a C172 out of Renton. What route do people usually take? I wonder if I can climb quickly enough once out of Seattle class B airspace for terrain around Mt Rainier. What do people usually do? Thanks!

Looking to try out your mountain flying skills with a few "outs" available to you, then give Angel Fire (KAXX) a try. It can definitely be challenging, but with good planning, it is doable - as long as you have patience. The field elevation here is 8,380 feet, but what creates the challenge is...

I'm hoping to fly into Taos over New Years in our 182Q. I've never been out west with the 182, so looking for some tribal knowledge and pointers on the trek. I've done quite a bit of research on the route and mountain flying and plan to take the 182 up to 7000, etc. and get a good...

I’m looking at buying an Ercoupe that’s based in Southern California. I am looking at taking a week to fly it back with my college roomate who’s a CFI to the Mid-Atlantic area. He’s based in Denver and is much more familar with the west than I am. That being said, I’m looking for recommendations...

Hey guys. I got the opportunity to fly a 150 that a friend might be purchasing next week. West virginia to ohio. Any tips for ferrying planes? Also, any tips for mountain flying? (nothing too crazy, just west virginia). I've already made sure he's getting a pre-buy inspection. I'm also going...

For pilots familiar w/CO mountain flying, I am looking to fly a Commander 114 from Detroit to KEGE (Vail CO). I am thinking of crossing over near Salida (KANK) Leadville (KLXV). Not sure what pass you'd recommend going thru from KLXV to KEGE or if you'd recommend to fly a different route...

Hello guys, I am planning on flying from Las Vegas area into Vail, CO (KEGE - Eagle) on August 11th. Planning on departing at around 9 AM on a Cirrus SR22T and probably flying at 17,000 on an IFR flight plan. I am planing to meet with an experienced CFII here in San Diego to review my plans, but...

I'm a flatland pilot heading to BJC in an M-20J to attend a conference in early May and am looking to get a day or half-day of Mountain Flying training in. A friend pointed me to the Colorado Pilot's Association page, and the one instructor in Golden whom I emailed hasn't responded. Any...