Glacier National Park via Mooney

[MooneyMitch]

We just returned from a terrific trip to/from this National treasure.  Lots of gorgeous scenery up and back.  Hiking in and flying over this majestic part of our Country is a memory we will not forget.  I will post a few photos soon.  WOW! 

[jlunseth]

So did we.  We were there over the weekend.  Were you at GPI, I heard another Mooney on the radio, maybe that was you.  We cane from the east on Friday night though, and the weather was really something.  Overnighted in GTF to avoid crossing the mountains in the dark with tops to FL250. 

Saw some rams at about 10 ft. at the Logan Pass area.  Two were full curls.  Had a rental car from Hertz that we got through Glacier Jet, it had an electronic key, and when it was time to leave the car and key would not recognize each other, so we had to hitch a ride down to GPI.  Hertz was called, but that car may still be up at Oberlin for all I know.

[skyking]

Hi Mitch: Let us know when the pics are up. Thats a beautiful part of the country.

[MooneyMitch]

Russ, we could see easily Canada from flying over Glacier.  Kept a close on eye on the GPS so we didn't cross over accidentally.  We do want to experience the Canadian Rockies in the future.  Looks like GXPD has entered photos of those for us.  WOW is the word.  Takes your breath away, that's for sure. 

There are few mortals that get to view such spectacular sites from just above the terrain, as with Glacier.  Flying is awesome, especially in our Mooneys.
 

[skyking]

Nothing beats mountain flying if done right.

We are making tenative plans to attend the Colorado bash at the end of the month, weather permitting.

I dont want to get too excited yet but i would love to bring the old "A" model to sit among her newer siblings.

[MooneyMitch]

Quote: skyking

Nothing beats mountain flying if done right.

We are making tenative plans to attend the Colorado bash at the end of the month, weather permitting.

I dont want to get too excited yet but i would love to bring the old "A" model to sit among her newer siblings.

[GXPD]

Mitch

I agree with your assessment of flying in the mountains...WOW!!  We are blessed to live in a part of the world that gives us the freedom to fly in such majestic air.  Glacier park is a beautiful place to fly.  Not for the uninitiated though.  Winds in the valleys and passes can be wicked and doing a thorough weather assessment essential.  KGPi very nice airport and CBP folks very nice.

Hope you get a chance to come up this way.  Lot's of nice places to fly.

 

 

[MooneyMitch]

Hi Steve.

"Not for the uninitiated though.  Winds in the valleys and passes can be wicked and doing a thorough weather assessment essential."

This is why we stayed nice and high and went early in the AM.  We resisted the tempation to drop down and rip through those passes.  It was stunning regardless.

One day to your area for us.  Happy flying to you.

[skyking]

Mitch:OK you are on.

if we dont make the Aug get together we will come to the MAPA convention in Oct for sure. Guaranteed.

Email me the details, like hotel etc.

Now why is it a special day to you? Birthday? The day you met Jolie?  (and brother, you better remember that day! LOL) 

[eltee]

Here's a little Glacier...the only US national park without flight restrictions...

http://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=5697

It's kinda nice to "tour" the park for an hour or so and still have legs for the Pacific coast of Washington with IFR reserves...Moo Ney!

[MooneyMitch]

Quote: skyking

Mitch:OK you are on.

if we dont make the Aug get together we will come to the MAPA convention in Oct for sure. Guaranteed.

Email me the details, like hotel etc.

Now why is it a special day to you? Birthday? The day you met Jolie?  (and brother, you better remember that day! LOL) 

[drpep]

Great Pictures Mitch. Looks a lot like Canada Country to me.... Thanks for sharing them.

Philip

[carusoam]

  John Lennon and I have something in common. 

[skyking]

You were married to Yoko?

[MooneyMitch]

Quote: skyking

You were married to Yoko?

[MooneyMitch]

"Your mother told you there would be days like these, there would be days like these, your mother said?"

If you remember this tune, you are as old, or close to as old as me.  This will be a very fun birthday as I get to celebrate it at the MAPA convention........my first time.  We are really looking forward to the event and meeting so many fun Mooney people. 

See you there and happy Mooney flying!

[skyking]

So it is Mitch's birthday!

Well we will have to take you out for a beer as you are probably turning 21 this year, right?

Same age as my Mom ( according to her)

[carusoam]

All,

John Winston Ono Lennon - date of birth : October 9, 1940

Mitch,

Congrats on sharing talent and a birthday with one of the world's greatest musicians.

I have to check to see what great chemical engineers I share a birthday with....any help?

Enjoy the Mapa event.  I always wanted to go, but have not made that one yet........

-a-

[skyking]

As long as it is not Timothy Leary ( the inventor of LSD) you are ok!  LOL

[carusoam]

Russ,

That was awfully close....

Timothy Leary , Psychologist / Writer / Outlaw Born: 22 October 1920...

Thankfully, I have a November day.

-a-