Los Angeles to Chico

Thanks to everyone for sharing their ideas and experiences with me relating
to my trip to Chico!

I ended up flying along the eastern edge of the central valley, stopping in
Columbia, on the way to Chico. On the way back, I chose to fly to the coast
just south of the bay area from Chico (via Sacramento, Byron, Livermore, San
Jose), then along the coast, all of the way home to Santa Monica. Because I
left Chico late, I chose not to plan a stop (e.g., at Harris Ranch as I had
considered) on the way back. However, I ended up stopping for fuel at Santa
Paula, as the dewpoint spread was only 2 degrees at Santa Monica, and I
wanted to have a large reserve in case I needed to ask for an IFR approach.
Indeed, the clouds started to form as I arrived, but were no problem in the
end.

While in Chico, I did take my brother and his girlfriend for a scenic tour
to Lake Almanor, and then back around Paradise. There are SO many lakes up
there! Minnesota watch out!!

This was my longest trip I've logged so far, and I learned a lot from it.
It left me with a desire for more long adventures!

Happy Landings everybody,

-- Marty

"The Flynns" wrote in message
news:YdMRa.85549$Ph3.10583@sccrnsc04...
If you're going to Half Moon Bay, I'd recommend Watsonville (WVI) and a
side
trip to Santa Cruz. Beautiful spot plus neat boardwalk with amusement
park.

"III" wrote in message
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While we're daydreaming about your trip...

Half Moon Bay could be a nice stop, also. It has fuel, a short walk to
restaurants and a harbor, and beautiful scenery. The risk is that it's
fogged in, and you have to navigate the airspace around SFO.


"Marty Ross" wrote in message
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I'm looking to gain information about preferred routes,
interesting/cheap
refueling stops or siteseeing opportunities, or any other pertinent
information (weather/notams/etc.) for my round-trip flight at the end
of
this month (July 2003) from the Los Angeles area to Chico (northern
California). I'll be staying in Chico about 4-5 days.

Looking at the WAC, it looks like it could be a pretty monotonous
flight
(e.g., lost in the gigantic central valley). The only stop I'm
currently
thinking of is at Columbia (O22) because I've heard it's a cute spot
to
stretch one's legs (in the old mining town nearby).

Again, any other ideas or suggestions for this flight (and the return
several days later) will be appreciated!

-- Marty