Crossing the escarpment

Thatchman · Postby **Thatchman** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:12 pm

Good thread big D. We have all learnt something new. Good luck for the trip. I am sure that we will get feedback and pics.

Are you going to be at springs on Sat

I want to pick your pip on some camera equip to fit.

Postby **Big-D** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:22 pm

I am there like a bear Thatch - C u then, we will chat

D

skydancer · Postby **skydancer** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:26 pm

where are you planning to fly from FAAP there?Blydepoort,Hoedspruit?

Postby **Big-D** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:14 pm

Prob cross around Long Tom pass or Grasskop

Now definately have Dieselfan as Wingman and Charlie Whiskey is worried about us so he is probably going to fly along to keep an eye on us

D

DieselFan · Postby **DieselFan** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:21 pm

Big D wrote: I think irrespective of conditions we we will cross high over the escarpment as it is our first time

. Whats your definition of high...

Besides I looked on Google Earth and it doesn't look that bad

Tumbleweed · Postby **Tumbleweed** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:35 am

Check this out

http://www.mountainflying.com/

Arnulf · Postby **Arnulf** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:57 am

Hi Big D,

another aspect you shold take into consideration if you cross the escarpment are fog and clouds, especially in the early morning. I have driven many times over the Long Tom pass. From Lydenburg to the pass all clear, but once you cross the Mauchsberg, there are lots of clouds below with Sabie etc. all completely socked in. So plan for an alternative, and be prepared to turn back when you cross the escarpment.

Regards,
Arnulf

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