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Preliminary planning for AK flight
Hey all... I saw the other post on a "long x-c" and figured I'd throw this in
for thought (and not hijack his thread). One of my plane partners and I are planning to fly to Alaska this upcoming summer. I'm from there, and have driven the Alaska highway a number of times, but he's never been there. Thus, he's got no idea how far it *really* is... I'm planning on running through the AOPA's "How to fly to Alaska" info, but I figured I'd get some preliminary info from those here who may have done it. Relevant info: Plane: PA-28-180 (We're not in that much of a hurry) Departu Southwest Virginia Destination: Juneau, AK... possibly excursion up north to interior (Fairbanks, etc) Approx straight-line distance: 3000nm I plan on flying more or less like driving... i.e. a few long days during the boring 2/3 of the trip (OH, IN, IL, WI, IA, MN, ND, SK, AB), and then slow down a bit for the interesting parts. Do most people follow the highway up from BC, YT and beyond? My folks will be in Juneau at the time, so the destination is a "home-base." Most likely fly in via White pass and Skagway if the weather permits. Well aware of the bad weather issues of SE-AK, but not necessary as relating to light GA flight. I figure it will be clear (ha ha!), or high VFR scud to get down the pass and the channel. I don't think a Cherokee's up to IFR into Juneau. Anway, I figured I'd get some prelim thoughts from others. Sounds like a great adventure, and I hope to be celebrating the completion of my degree. -Cory -- ************************************************** *********************** * Cory Papenfuss * * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student * * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * ************************************************** *********************** |
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