Good morning guys,
I continually read about CFIT (controlled flight into terrain)
Before I do a distance flight I use Google Earth to determine ground elevation of my intended route.
For example;
From my driveway I fly north approx 2 miles at 400' AGL,
Ground elevation rises approx 60', at the turnaround point my altitude is 340' AGL.
When I fly East ground elevation drops 130', I start my flights going east at 270' ,
at the turnaround point my altitude is 400' AGL this keeps me in compliance with the 400' AGL rule.
If I were to fly west the same 2 miles ground elevation rises 410',
Looking west ground elevation does not appear to rise that much...
But google earth tells me it does.
Google Earth is your friend.
I continually read about CFIT (controlled flight into terrain)
Before I do a distance flight I use Google Earth to determine ground elevation of my intended route.
For example;
From my driveway I fly north approx 2 miles at 400' AGL,
Ground elevation rises approx 60', at the turnaround point my altitude is 340' AGL.
When I fly East ground elevation drops 130', I start my flights going east at 270' ,
at the turnaround point my altitude is 400' AGL this keeps me in compliance with the 400' AGL rule.
If I were to fly west the same 2 miles ground elevation rises 410',
Looking west ground elevation does not appear to rise that much...
But google earth tells me it does.
Google Earth is your friend.