5 Flights to Make Before You Die

Find someone who you would trust flying your airplane, and that would want
to do the trip on a bike, or who would feel comfortable with you flying
their plane.

That reminds me of a hypothetical Block Island trip a friend and I have
planned. He sails but doesn't fly, I fly but don't sail. We each get
to Block Island our usual way, and trade keys. Then we race back.

Jose
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Morgans wrote:
"Matt Whiting" wrote

I can't decide which would be more fun, flying the Alcan or riding it on a
motorcycle. I'd like to do both!

Find someone who you would trust flying your airplane, and that would want
to do the trip on a bike, or who would feel comfortable with you flying
their plane.

You ride one way, then switch places for the trip back.

Of course you would have to trust each other's riding skills, too. That
might be the harder part!

That would be an interesting way to do it, although then I'd miss two
legs of a great trip! :-)

Matt

Paul Tomblin wrote:

One of my dream flight would be to cross the Atlantic on
my own... it has been done before and with the right aircraft
and equipment and preparation it is not such a crazy proposition
anymore. But that's on my list of things to do before I die.

And without the correct preparation, it could on the list of things to do
*as* you die.

You'll notice that I have specified a flight to *cross* the Atlantic,
by that, I meant the *whole* Atlantic, not just, say, half way
through, or three quarter of the way, or something like that :-) I
am also well aware of the preparation required, and I also hope to
have access to a reasonably well equipped and appropriate for the
job aircraft by that time. Actually, the way I hope to get about
doing it, would be to first tag along with more experienced pilots
in a couple of crossing before doing it on my own. As the title
says, it is something I'd like to do before I die, and I am in no
a hurry. :-)

--Sylvain

("Jay Honeck" wrote)
4. Great Salt Lake. This one may surprise you, but we flew over it
(and the surrounding salt flats) on our way to the Reno Air Races a
few years ago, and I will never forget the stark beauty and utter
desolation of this flight. If you ever want to fly over an alien
planet, check this area out.


We'll be in Wendover in two weeks.
(Utah/Nevada border. 100+ miles west of Salt Lake City)

$139 RT "per person" from MSP ....in the tube
(That's all fees and airport transportation included)

4 days / 3 nights
(Hotel included + misc coupons)

One day is Depart: MSP @ 6 PM
One day is Depart: ENV @ 10 AM

http://www.airnav.com/airport/ENV


Montblack

Matt Whiting wrote:
RST Engineering wrote:

5. Alaska up the Alcan

Trivia note: My understanding is that "Alcan" was the military designation.
It is now called the Alaska Highway.

I can't decide which would be more fun, flying the Alcan or riding it on
a motorcycle. I'd like to do both!

If one flies, I assume following the road would probably be the best bet in
terms of providing an emergency landing strip, given the terrain. Overhead
lines are not a problem for much of the way!

As to riding a motorcycle - be careful what time of the year you drive it -
I'm told that at the height of the summer travel season you'd probably
spend a lot of time passing RVs (when you aren't stuck behind them).

However, the peak RV time is probably July. My wife and I did a 46 day road
trip to Alaska from the beginning of August of 2005 to mid September and we
did not encounter the alleged bumper-to-bumper RV trains to Alaska. ;-) (A
spike in gas prices may have kept some RVers from considering the trip that
summer - so maybe plan to go when gas prices are high!)

We did see a moderate number of RVs heading back to the states - so if you
travel late summer you have a better chance of seeing empty road ahead of
you. If you travel by air or road too late in the summer (or too early in
the spring) you may find places shut down for the winter.

The recommended periodical for road trips to buy is "The Milepost". (Web
site: http://www.themilepost.com/ )

If anyone's interest, here's a web site of the trip my wife and I did in
2005:

http://trips.lugojweb.com/trips2005/alaska/index.html

(You can view the photos by clicking on Previous and Next links when they
appear on the right hand side.)

In article .com,
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

Where would YOU choose to fly before you die?

I still have a goal of retracing Rinker Buck's flight in a similar
aircraft. That would be the ultimate for me.

"Jim Logajan" wrote in message
.. .
Matt Whiting wrote:
RST Engineering wrote:

5. Alaska up the Alcan

... If one flies, I assume following the road would probably be the best
bet in
terms of providing an emergency landing strip, given the terrain. Overhead
lines are not a problem for much of the way!

The advice from the locals was stick to the highway so you can be found if
you go down.


As to riding a motorcycle - be careful what time of the year you drive
it -
I'm told that at the height of the summer travel season you'd probably
spend a lot of time passing RVs (when you aren't stuck behind them).

My brother and I got snowed on during late August somewhere along the way.
We weren't real prepared for that (camping in a tent under the wing).

Lots of airports along the way so you don't need exceptional range - we did
it in a Cessna 120.

Be prepared to wait out the weather...

--
Geoff
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If anyone's interest, here's a web site of the trip my wife and I did in
2005:

http://trips.lugojweb.com/trips2005/alaska/index.html

Cool trip, Jim!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I personally would like to make a return trip to Iowa City, which I would
rank as one of the most under rated spots in the country. There are both
great food and lodging to be had there, and the FBO is pleasant and
comfortable. You will never hear complaints about them catering to the
kerosene burners. Fuel prices are reasonable. The town (not really a city
in the true sense) is clean and safe. There are all of the arts and cultural
activities associated with a large university town.

Who could ask for more in a trip?

Well, heck, Doc -- what are you waiting for? You *know* there's
always a cold one on ice for ya here...!

:-)

I hope you guys can zip down here for the Pre-OSH Fly-In Pool Party
again. And there's always Movie Tuesday Night!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Stehekin

I had to look this one up -- and even then, their webpage was designed
from the standpoint that everyone *must* know where "Stehekin" is. It
took some poking around to figure out it's in Washington State.

Looks nice, though. I've got a sister out in Sequim, WA, maybe I'll
have to check this place out?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"