The airplane’s engine, propeller, and wings, which have struggled all summer against the ravages of high temperatures and density altitude, are now in their happy place. Push the throttle forward for takeoff, and you might as well be in an F-15 Eagle roaring down the runway.
OK, maybe that is a bit much, but takeoff and climb performance in the colder climates is something to behold. And then once airborne, the snow-covered vistas below are breathtaking. Even a light dusting of snow seems to magically cover up all the imperfections, leaving the earth looking pristine, and the houses and people right out of a Currier and Ives print. OK, maybe that is a bit much, but takeoff and climb performance in the colder climates is something to behold. And then once airborne, the snow-covered vistas below are breathtaking. Even a light dusting of snow seems to magically cover up all the imperfections, leaving the earth looking pristine, and the houses and people right out of a Currier and Ives print.
