I'm planning on making my first trip to Mammoth this Sunday, if the winds die down like they are forcasted to do. Any advice? I'll be taking off from Santa Monica at 8am and plan to basically fly up the Owens Valley at 10,500 reamining clear of the Restricted Area's over Edwards and China Lake. It's a short stop at Mammoth for some skiing with a flight home planned for 4:30 or so.
I've been cleared over Edwards before, but have never flown far enough north to need a clearance over China Lake. Is it possible to get a clearance through R2505 on a Sunday?
Any other advice? At what wind speed would you suggest the winds aloft are to strong and likely to yield a bumpy ride up the valley? 30kts at 15,000? 40 kts at 15,000?
Any and all advice or flying stories are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
I've been cleared over Edwards before, but have never flown far enough north to need a clearance over China Lake. Is it possible to get a clearance through R2505 on a Sunday?
Any other advice? At what wind speed would you suggest the winds aloft are to strong and likely to yield a bumpy ride up the valley? 30kts at 15,000? 40 kts at 15,000?
Any and all advice or flying stories are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,