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Flying over mountains can offer beautiful scenery and views you just can’t get from the ground. However, keep in mind that mountain flying often involves more risks than flying over flatland areas
The statement above is a reference to flying up a box canyon that you haven't already flown down. There may not be enough room to turn around, which is shown in the diagram below taken from the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
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