 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Jerry Grimmonpre'
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 144
Location: Huntley, Illinois 60142
|
 Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
 |
|
Hi RV- Listers ..
I just purchased Ron Awad's RV-4 and will soon fly it from the East side of
Charlotte NC to just West of Chicago O'hare area. I'm wanting to know which
direction most of you would fly heading out of Charlotte. Would you go
South of Charlotte and make an end run around the mountains or would you go
over the pass at Ashville and head straight out for a direct course to
Chicago area? The airplane is VFR only so it's a given that the ground has
to be visible.
I'll make two stops for fuel not more than 300 miles at a time. Any
suggested places to stop or avoid. The first stop will be an over night so
it'd be nice to have it close to a hotel (town area).
Crosswind landings ... what should a newbie pilot (in the 4) avoid in the
way of wind velocity for cross? Any other suggestions that would
help?
Many thanks ...
Jerry Grimmonpre'
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
shempdowling2(at)earthlin
Guest
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:12 pm Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
|
|
You're in an RV now. I just ran my flight planner for my 6a and found it
would be a 3:20 flight, easily reachable without a stop in an rv. I would
go direct at 8500 ft. Plenty of fuel stops along the way if you want to
play it safe. If you havent used airnav, http://www.airnav.com/, you'll
find it to be very helpful for fuel/flight planning. If you're not used to
an rv, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Shemp/Jeff Dowling
RV-6A, N915JD
265 hours
Chicago/Louisville
---
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Dale Ensing
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 571
Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
|
|
Hi Jerry,
I have done it both ways from Charlotte to Chicago. Just depends on the
day/weather. Last year, on trip to Oshkosh, the flight over the mountains
was good but had to divert west at the Ohio River to get around the weather.
Return flight was direct from 3CK to Charlotte with one stop for the bladder
and some fuel.. It usually gets a bit bumpy over the mountains so altitude
helps.
Do you know when you will be coming down to get the RV-4. If we are home you
are welcome to overnight with us if you need a place. How is the
construction of the RV-8 coming along? My memory says you were doing the
wiring so can't be too long to finish.
Dale Ensing
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
_________________
Dale Ensing
RV-6A
Aero Plantation
Weddington NC |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Larry Bowen
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 802
Location: NC, USA
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
|
|
I agree with Jeff's remarks. You can easily go direct over the mtns,
respecting wx and winds of course.
During my OSH run last year from N of CLT, I used Putnam county for a pit
stop. It has good facilities and decent fuel prices:
http://www.airnav.com/airport/4I7
-
Larry Bowen, RV-8 (at) 8A7
Larry(at)BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
[quote] --
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
_________________
Larry Bowen
RV-8 SOLD,
RV-7QB in progress... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
aztailwind(at)uneedspeed.
Guest
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:02 pm Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
|
|
"Flatlanders"
My wheels leave the ground at 7,030 feet! I have never flown in an RV as yet
but..yea man, Rocket skyward at 1500 Feet per minute and get to an altitude
that you will miss everything and go. What is the highes point back east
anyway?? 4,000 feet??  ) (heat pants on) - oh and have you flown in
that RV 4 yet?
Brad
RV6A -160 HP E2D
Finishing kit
182D (Gas Hog) family SUV
Flagstaff AZ -(and no it is not all Desert out here)
Do not archive
From: "Jerry Grimmonpre" <jerry(at)mc.net>
Subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area
Hi RV- Listers ..
I just purchased Ron Awad's RV-4 and will soon fly it from the East side of
Charlotte NC to just West of Chicago O'hare area. I'm wanting to know which
direction most of you would fly heading out of Charlotte. Would you go
South of Charlotte and make an end run around the mountains or would you go
over the pass at Ashville and head straight out for a direct course to
Chicago area? The airplane is VFR only so it's a given that the ground has
to be visible.
I'll make two stops for fuel not more than 300 miles at a time. Any
suggested places to stop or avoid. The first stop will be an over night so
it'd be nice to have it close to a hotel (town area).
Crosswind landings ... what should a newbie pilot (in the 4) avoid in the
way of wind velocity for cross? Any other suggestions that would
help?
Many thanks ...
Jerry Grimmonpre'
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mkellems(at)bellsouth.net
Guest
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
|
|
Jerry, I'd like to suggest you stop in at RNC McMinnville, Tn. Their price
for avgas is $3.53 per gal. tax included. Not far from your originally
planned stop. Or. email me offlist for a delivery quote . RV's handle
crosswinds better than any other taildragger I've flown. (2500+ TW) Anyone
else traveling through Tennessee might check your flightplan to save a few
bucks. Tell'em Mike Kellems from Lewisburg sent you for the local price.
Mike K. RV3 29AT
---
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jerry Grimmonpre'
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 144
Location: Huntley, Illinois 60142
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:59 am Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
|
|
RV-Lister ...
My thanks to all those who responded with their experiences on the Charlotte
.. Chicago routing. I'm going around the mountains, NNW to Chicago. A few
more landing areas, if needed, on that circuit.
Regards ...
Jerry Grimmonpre'
Do not archive
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jerry Grimmonpre'
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 144
Location: Huntley, Illinois 60142
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:21 am Post subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area |
|
|
Do not archive
Hi Brad ...
Thanks for your inquiry about the RV4 and suggestion. I don't have one
minute in the airplane but have the memory of a few minutes in a single
engine airplane when the engine wasn't turning. I made a successful dead
stick landing from 35,000'. I don't think the altitude really mattered much
but when the only available single runway appeared in sight, it was a
welcome relief breaking out of the clouds at the high key point ... 5,000'.
Mountain tops, in that area, were at 3400'. It was a priceless lesson which
cost next to nothing considering the outcome.
A direct flight over Ashville heading NNW to Chicago would be considered if
there were more runways and fewer trees/rocks on the NW side of Ashville.
Regards ...
Jerry Grimmonpre'
RV8A Electrical
Huntley IL
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 6:53 PM
Subject: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area
| Quote: |
"Flatlanders"
My wheels leave the ground at 7,030 feet! I have never flown in an RV as
yet but..yea man, Rocket skyward at 1500 Feet per minute and get to an
altitude that you will miss everything and go. What is the highes point
back east anyway?? 4,000 feet?? ) (heat pants on) - oh and have you
flown in that RV 4 yet?
Brad
RV6A -160 HP E2D
Finishing kit
182D (Gas Hog) family SUV
Flagstaff AZ -(and no it is not all Desert out here)
Do not archive
|
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
