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Elk Mountains in Colorado (sorry if wrong forum)

lloyd braun

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not on skis but in a small plane. I hitched a ride from Aspen to Gunnison and back today with a buddy. Piper Saratoga is the equiptment.

Today he let me fly it more than ever. I had steering control today going down the runway for the first time ever, I lifted off, turned, climbed, decended, lined it up with the runway.....So much freakin' fun. If you ever get a chance....

here are some pics

Climbing out of the Roaring Fork Valley headed south towards Crested Butte. Capitol Peak;
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The Maroon Bells:
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Crested Butte ski area:
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Me actually flying the plane:
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Pyramid from the east:
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Hero shot:
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I would highly recommend a flight in a small plane through the mountains if you get the chance.
 
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