I just returned on Friday from trip of about 2500 nm, including visits
in Salt Lake City, North Dakota, and Boulder, CO.  Plane worked great,
engine ran fine – even at density altitude of 16,500 over the Rockies
west of Denver.  Typical cruise of 165 KTAS, and 9.5 ghp.  (I like my
20B rotary). Had good weather all the way.


Photo 1 – Air Center of Salt Lake at Muni #2 (U42) were very friendly,
helpful and accommodating. Spotless hangar where they put my plane in
with a jet and twin turbo.  (the plane was very happy there).



Photo 2 – Crossing the divide around Rollins Pass.  I peaked at about
13,800 MSL, but density altitude was 16,400.  I was surprised to note
that I was still climbing at 160 KTAS and 500 fpm and still had throttle
to go. It occurred to me that the regs give O2 requirements based on
indicated MSL, when density altitude must be more representative of O2
content. (Of course I wasn’t above 12,500 more than a few minutes).



Just sharing some of the things you do AFTER you finish building.


Al (Velocity 20B RG)


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