Kellym
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ
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 Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 6:46 am Post subject: Alaska |
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You may find your self wondering how good a value you got when you see
how easy flying to Alaska is along the Alaska Highway.
If you like having the details handled by someone else and traveling in
a group, it may be fine. Just remember that the Highway was built to
ferry planes to the Russian front, going to Fairbanks and then handed
off to the Russians. Many of the planes with short range, flown by
WASPs, bless them. So landing spots are frequent, most are paved these
days, there are both low freq NDB airways and victor airways. Highest
elevation on the road is 4500 ft. Weather reporting is the weak link, so
you have to use your own judgment and be willing to turn around, or go
up on top IFR. Yes there are high mountains relatively close to the
route, but really not a factor if you follow the road.
Wayne Edgerton wrote:
| Quote: | Hello Dan,
I am planning on flying to Alaska next summer and had originally
planned on making the trip on my own but saw a group that organizes
guided flying trips through Alaska and decided to sign up for that. I
figured I'll get to see a little more of the country side with a lot
less work for me with an experienced guide leading the pack.
Their web site is www.letsflyalaska.com <http://www.letsflyalaska.com/>
Wayne Edgerton N602WT
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