User manual

Aerosoft Aspen Extended 1.00
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SPECIAL LIMITATIONS KASE
 Terrain will not allow for normal traffic patterns. High rates of descent may be required due to terrain
& local procedures.
 Operations during periods of reduced visibility are discouraged for pilots unfamiliar with the area.
 Airport is located in high mountain valley with mountainous terrain from 12,500 – 14,000 ft. msl in
near proximity to airport
 Numerous unlighted obstructions. All adverse weather situations are magnified in mountains.
 Uncontrolled traffic on the terminal ramp; Aspen aviation ramp; south ramp. Runway 33 run-up area
not visible from tower.
 Mountain flying is not recommended unless ceilings are at least 2,000 ft. above highest terrain &
visibility is 15 miles or more.
 Do not take off on runway 15 unless authorized.
 Airport restricted to maximum aircraft wingspan of 95 ft.
 Due to poor visibility in valley, use landing lights in traffic pattern
 Review of airplane performance recommended including Density Altitude; weight & balance and
climb performance.
 Hang gliders; paragliders; hot air balloon & glider operations on & in vicinity of airport up to 18,000 ft.
msl.
 Noise abatement requirements
o Fly ATC-assigned heading or standard departure procedure. If no heading or departure
procedure is assigned: turn right noise abatement heading of 360 for 2 miles before
proceeding on course.
o Use of NBAA standard approach/departure procedures & manufacturers’ recommended
noise abatement procedures is encouraged.
 Due to high approach minimums pilots may need an IFR alternate even though weather is forecast
allows the VFR approach.
WHICH AIRCRAFT ARE SUITABLE?
For starters you need an aircraft that has a maximum wingspan of 95 ft. The second and probably more
important aspect is that you will need a powerful engine to be able to achieve the required climb rates (we
will be starting at 8,000 ft.). If you want to take off on a hot moist summers day, you need to have a seriously
powerful engine that is probably turbo-charged or you will have to wait till early morning for a safe takeoff.
If you have never flown to/from a high altitude airport at high Density Altitudes, read appendix A but start by
remembering that you might be at the airport altitude of nearly 8,000 ft. but your engine and wings might
think they are at 12,000 ft.
CHARTS
You will find a complete set of (legal) charts at: https://flightaware.com/resources/airport/KASE/procedures
LANDING
Before you attempt a low visibility (IFR) landing at KASE you will need to read the charts and prepare for some
non-standard maneuvers. The aircraft also needs to be equipped with dual VHF receivers for a backup and to
allow you to set up one for the missed approach procedure. Only runway 15 is available. The VOR/DME (or
GPS-C) approach has a glide slope of nearly 10° and directs you at 164° to the 149° runway. The LOC/DME-E
has an offset of only one degree but also has a steep glide slope of 6.59°.