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Old 01-22-2014 | 04:48 AM
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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
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Originally Posted by fisherpilot
Its in a bowl. One way in and one way out, land 33 take off 15 due to terrain. The trouble with aspen is that the weather can change pretty quick. We go to Eagle for that reason. Was in EGE that following weekend
How long is the runway? I don't think there's a runway long enough to make me want to land with a 25kt tailwind! Never mind our 10kt limit.

I guess if I were out of gas or on fire and that was the only pavement available I'd consider it....but what were these guys thinking? Was there an emergency or were they unaware of the winds? (no ATIS, tower closed, etc?)