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At 05:24 16 January 2004, James wrote:
It is a challenging airport to land at with density altitudes often at 8-9000 feet, a cross wind that comes up in the afternoon, a narrow runway with runway lights, and a 400' drop off before threshold. But hey, if you can fly TRK you'll have the confidence that you can truly fly anywhere. SNIP Truckee is a nice mountain site with some great soaring. However as far as most *challenging* airport in North America that gliders launch from, I nominate Telluride. Some of its more unique features a 1.) 9k' msl and it gets hot 2.) One way in and out runway due to terrain and noise considerations. 3.) Situated up on a 800' mesa for true carrier type launches. 4.) Did I mention the biz jets on their 8 mile straight in finals 5.) Or the commuter props popping in over the 12k' ridge 5 miles north of the field. 6.) Low rope break options mean if u walk away from the wreck, it was a good landing. 7.) The runway has a 150' dip in the middle, makes for interesting launching when towplane touches back down on the second half of the runway. 8.) All worth it, unbelievable scenery and great soaring. |
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