Embarking on my longest flight yet...

joycem137

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As some of you may know, I got my license last year, and have been taking it *very* easy on my flights. Sticking close to areas I know, staying well within my limits, only doing 1-2 hour flights each way. This summer, I'm going to go on my longest flight yet. 560 nm from KPAO to S03 and back: http://skyvector.com/?ll=37.5615615....K2.MXW:V.K2.RBL:A.K2.KRDD:A.K2.KSIY:A.K1.S03

My plan is to fly up in the morning of June 21, hang out, and fly back the next morning.

I'll be renting a Cessna 172 SP for the occasion.

The last weather predictions I saw are looking good, and I'll be doing a planning session on Wednesday to make sure I have all the equipment and information I need to do it right.

It looks pretty easy, simple terrain, plenty of landmarks, good weather, nothing too exciting. A nice small step up from my $100 hamburger runs to Harris Ranch and Clearlake.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Mount Shasta from the air. I'm sure it'll be spectacular.

Wish me clear skies! (and any suggestions or advice are welcome, of course!)
 
As some of you may know, I got my license last year, and have been taking it *very* easy on my flights. Sticking close to areas I know, staying well within my limits, only doing 1-2 hour flights each way. This summer, I'm going to go on my longest flight yet. 560 nm from KPAO to S03 and back: http://skyvector.com/?ll=37.5615615....K2.MXW:V.K2.RBL:A.K2.KRDD:A.K2.KSIY:A.K1.S03

My plan is to fly up in the morning of June 21, hang out, and fly back the next morning.
Should be a high probability of good weather. If you want to be super ambitious you could take this route:

http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.8404114...KPAO:F.K2.VPWAM:F.K2.FENRA:A.K2.KSVE:A.K1.S49

That will take you to Bob Bement's fly-in to S49 (Miller Memorial) in Oregon, which is happening the same dates you are planning on flying.

Wish me clear skies! (and any suggestions or advice are welcome, of course!)
I can't add anything to what others have already advised. But the week before, weather permitting, I hope to fly this route on the 15th:
http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.6984095...1.4S7:A.K2.O89:A.K2.CN42:F.K2.VPCRL:A.K2.KWVI

My route includes landings at Beaver Marsh (2S2) and Malin (4S7) only because they are still unclaimed on the Operation: Fly web site (http://www.operationfly.com/). If that sort of challenge interests you at all I'd happily leave Malin unclaimed if you want to land there on your return flight.

My route home on the 19th has a lot in common with your route:
http://skyvector.com/?ll=40.6795271...2.KWVI:F.K2.VPCRL:A.K2.KRBL:A.K2.1O6:A.K1.77S
 
skynewbie said:
Best of luck Joyce and safe travels! I am taking a similar adventure next week except in a faster more comfortable 182.
She had planned the trip for the 21st - so she hopefully already has it done.
 
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