Jul 21, 2007
Courchevel in a Cessna 172
Courchevel is a well known french altiport, requiring a site qualification. Given how steep the runway is, and that there is no go-arroud option.
When no AFIS is present to give QNH to pilot, the procedure is to fly at the height of a teleski station, which is at 7′200 ft, and set the altimeter at this time.
The take-off is really easy given the slope, despite being even more impressive than the take-off.
4 Comments, Comment or Ping
Darren
That was a great video. What a unbelievable airport. Looks like you did a great job!
Darren
Mar 9th, 2008
PlasticPilot
@Darren: thanks, but I was at the camera, not at the controls. I’m not qualified to land there… yet.
Mar 9th, 2008
Bob Grier
I really enjoyed the approach and landing. what is a 172tdi ?
I have a private airfield 1400 ft long with trees and cross winds, but that one is scary. Thats one reason I truly love helicopters.
Bob
Mar 10th, 2008
PlasticPilot
@Bob: yes, it’s a C172 with the Thielert Centurion 1.7 TDI engine retrofit. It’s doing well at altitude. Thanks to the turbo, the engine is developping 100% power up to 7′000 feet.
Mar 10th, 2008
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