Kirk Ellis wrote in message
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A colleague of mine (also a fellow pilot) and I are planning a cross
country flight in a Piper Archer from Jacksonville to Naplesthen
direclyt south to Key West, then back to Jax following the Keys and
through (or over or under or around) the KMIA airspace.

Dood. Fly over the keys and don't hassle with the scenic flight over water.
That highway and link to civilization is a very convenient place to ditch if
you have to swim. Flying over the islands at 3000 AGL is a terribly cool
thing to do. The millions of islands and colorful water was a very
memorable experience.

Watch out for that balloon with a 15,000 foot sting attached.

I was given a straight though shot through MIA. Ain't no big deal. Just
get clearance and do what they say.

When you get to the EWY expect a $20.00 taxi ride. Once you get to your
destination, rent a scooter for the rest of the trip.

Drink one for me.

--
Jim Fisher