Low and slow XC prep

[drseti]

In the US, there’s almost always an interstate to follow that won’t take you too far out of the way.

true. And an added advantage of the interstates is that they generally follow the lowest available terrain.

[TimTaylor]

So, when does this adventure take place?

[3Dreaming]

Eddie's mention of Steve Fossett brings to mind that you should invest in a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), register it with NOAA, and carry it on your person during the trip.

This is especially true, since single place aircraft are not required to have, and often don't have a ELT.

[Warmi]

In the US, there’s almost always an interstate to follow that won’t take you too far out of the way.

true. And an added advantage of the interstates is that they generally follow the lowest available terrain.

Until you run into a tunnel , that is

[FastEddieB]

Until you run into a tunnel , that is

With his wingspan, I’m not sure that would be much of a problem!

[TimTaylor]

Airspeed would be right with the flow of traffic. Just stay in the right lane.

[Scooper]

Airspeed would be right with the flow of traffic. Just stay in the right lane.

Now, that's funny!

[Hambone]

So, when does this adventure take place?

Not too sure. Starting to think I might be biting off more than I can chew!

[Hambone]

Airspeed would be right with the flow of traffic. Just stay in the right lane.

With some of the current westerly winds, I’d probably be slower!

[FastEddieB]

Airspeed would be right with the flow of traffic. Just stay in the right lane.

With some of the current westerly winds, I’d probably be slower!

Made me look:



I mentioned a leg west from Amarillo, TX on our Page trip. We spent an extra night in Amarillo due to 60+ kt winds from the NW at 9,000’. And you have to be close to that altitude due to terrain. Not to mention what I recall was an AIRMET for moderate to severe turbulence surface to 18,000’. Very similar to what you’d face today:



Stipulated it’s probably somewhat calmer in the tunnels!

A good time to mention one needs to be very flexible on scheduling on a trip like this. That counts double for a new-to-you E-AB this time of year.

[TimTaylor]

As I said, take plenty of cash and two credit cards. A two or three day trip can turn into a two week trip. You also never know when your credit card will get hacked and you need to shut it down. That happens to me about once a year. It just happened again last week. Someone charged a $215.99 item to my card. Last year it was $700 worth of women's clothing. I don't wear women's clothing.

[drseti]

I don't wear women's clothing.

It would be OK if you did, Tim. I don't judge on the basis of such trivialities.

[ShawnM]

I don't wear women's clothing.

For the record, I'm also ok with you dressing as a woman Tim, it's your prerogative.

[TimTaylor]

Well, not often.

[FastEddieB]

I don't wear women's clothing.

It would be OK if you did, Tim. I don't judge on the basis of such trivialities.

In my few encounters with Tim he was not wearing women’s clothing.

At least not visibly.