Flatlander heading to Boulder, CO -- need sage advice

It was 40 C here in Wichita today, MSL 1332, DA about 4,500.



"Blanche Cohen" wrote in message
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| Jim Macklin wrote:
| Just be aware that on a hot day in the Denver area, 35C
is
| possible, even higher on the air above the paved runway.
| That can make the density altitude near 10,000 feet on
the
| surface. Take-off performance and service ceilings will
be
| reduced. Climb gradient will be shallow. Pack like a
| backpacker. If you land with a lot of luggage, remember
for
| the return home, UPS and FedEx can reduce you load of
| non-essentials for the departure for home.
|
| Today, it was 37-40C depending where you were.
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