In rec.aviation.piloting Frank Stutzman wrote:
In rec.aviation.piloting wrote:
About the only reason to follow highways (other than it just happens to
go where you want to go) at night is you are guaranteed that there is
nothing directly above the highway (such as a mountain peak), which is
handy for going through things like passes on dark nights and areas
dotted with high peaks.
"Guaranteed" is a bit of a strong word. Don't forget about tunnels and
power lines.
Anyone flying at night low enough to worry about power lines in
route is an idiot.
Tunnels I'd have to think about; I can't think of any that aren't on
a twisty mountain road in terrain I would never fly in at night
anyway.
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Jim Pennino
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