landings and slower climb rates expected, though the turbocharged
engine somewhat mitigates this consideration. In addition, the weather
is significantly different.
Winds can be extremely strong and turbulent, especially between the
passes where we tend to go to improve terrain clearance. The weather
can change in very short periods of time, both to the good and to the
bad. In the winter, weather fronts can make crossing a range of
mountains next to impossible at times with short periods of acceptable
time in between the fronts. Even then however, the winds and
turbulence can be extreme. Obtain the advice of "locals" before
venturing into this unknown. They can provide you with required or
desired equipment, best routes, service possibilities and such to make
your crossing more comfortable. Nights and mountains almost always
call for IFR operations. The MEAs, ATC following, someone to talk to
and listen to are most comforting. Always follow airways, as "the
rocks" are not visible at night. NEVER ATTEMPT TO SCUD RUN.
SEVERE WEATHER
Your Lancair is stressed for all but the most severe maneuvers but
anything man can build he can break. Severe weather means dangerous
wind shears and vertical air movements. These can often be seen as
evidenced by cumulus or lenticular clouds, but not always. Winters can
lower the jet stream into our flight altitudes where wind shears can
result in clear air turbulence. Should surprise add some adrenaline into
the picture, over-stressing could be a problem.
ICING
The ES-P’s performance is the result of both a clean design
aerodynamically and a laminar airfoil which provides lift with less drag
penalty than conventional airfoils. While bugs on the leading edge will
reduce performance, ice has the potential to not only reduce its lifting
capability, but also will significantly increase drag and stall speeds and
more importantly change your stall characteristics.
Should you begin to accumulate ice in flight, as soon as you notice it,
attempt to avoid it by changing altitude or reversing course.
(Remember that preflight briefing where you noted the potential for
icing and determined what your "out" would be?). If that ice does not
sublimate (evaporate as ice) or melt prior to your landing, increase your
approach speed and land "hot." If circumstances permit, make an
opportunity to feel out the approach to stall characteristics before
attempting the landing.
WARNING
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