Steve Glasgow
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 Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:39 am Post subject: The Next Adventure |
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The Next Adventure: (May 30, thru <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />June 7, 2008, longer or shorter as desired)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
This one is going to be even better than last year’s adventure to Yellowstone.
In addition to all our friends who made the trip last year, I’m extending an invitation, to the SERV group, our local 309 EAA Chapter and our friends that fly formation. If anyone knows someone else that may be interested, please have them contact me. Everyone is welcome.
Attached are three files: “Tentative Flight Plan”, “The Next Adventure Links” and “The In List”.
Put the “Tentative Flight Plan” in your flight planner at 150 kts and see what you think. I made it from Concord, NC (KJQF) to Scottsdale, AZ (KSDL) with tentative fuel stops and planned layover stops.
As you know if you made last year’s trip, the best part of the trip is flying together as a group, and everyone being together at the layover stops. Don’t worry, I will be working on group rates for hotel, transportation, hangar space, tie-downs and fuel.
The tentative plan for those leaving from the NC area, is to fly to Baton Rouge, LA (KBTR) together or individually as desired. We spend the first night, Friday, May 30, in Baton Rouge, and meet everyone else there. Baton Rouge is an old southern town on the big river with Casinos and lots to enjoy. Right now I’m looking at the Sheraton Baton Rouge.
The next night, Saturday, May 31, the plan is to spend the night in Carlsbad, NM (KCNM). If you are interested, we can all tour Carlsbad Caverns on the day of arrival or the next morning.
The third leg of the trip is only 3:12 to Scottsdale, AZ (KSDL) and what I call Base Camp. So that makes our arrival at Base Camp, Sunday, Jan, 1.
Lynnie and I are planning on staying in Scottsdale from June 1 thru June 7 and then heading home with stops in Hobbs, NM, and Houston, TX, to visit friends and relatives.
In Scottsdale Lynnie and I have accepted an invitation to share a suite at “The Westin Kierland Villas” with Dale Walter and Barbara Buzzi from Ft Lauderdale, FL. This place is a bit pricey but they have a more reasonably priced sister facility “The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa” which is co-located. Additionally, there are many other accommodations in the immediate vicinity. Again, don’t worry, Cappy will make sure there are plenty of choices for hotels, transportation, etc.
My vision is, three day trips together from Base Camp.
Trip #1: Petrified Forest, Meteor Crater, Painted Desert, Sunset Crater Volcano, and finally Sedona, AZ (KSEZ). I plan to have lunch and spend the rest of the day in Sedona before heading back to Base Camp. Total flight time 2:40.
Trip #2: Monument Valley, Lake Powell to Page, AZ (KPGA) for gas and lunch, then Marble Canyon, south over the Grand Canyon and back to base. Total flight time 3:40.
Trip#3: Peach Springs, over the Grand Canyon west, Lake Mead, the Hover Dam, and back to base. Total flight time 2:40.
I think we can safely do all three trips and be no higher than 10,500 for only about 15 minutes. Most of the rest of the time we should be between 6,500 and 8,500.
Currently I'm waiting for the Grand Canyon VFR chart I ordered from http://skyvector.com/ to arrive, so I can finish planning the Grand Canyon trips.
There are lots of rules and regulations to learn. So, if you’re planning on making the trips, I suggest you order the Grand Canyon VFR chart and review SFAR 50-2, Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park, AZ.
There is so much to do in the area, I’m sure everyone will easily fill the week with other fun things to do. I want this to be kind of a Freestyle Event. Everyone, can pick and choose what they want to do each day.
Now have a look at “The Next Adventure Links”. Unbelievable!
If while cruising the net you find other interesting things to do or see, please let me know so I can share them with the group.
If what you see on the internet doesn’t make you want to be in, I don’t know what will and you should probably stay home.
Speaking of IN, look at “The In List”. If your name is not on the list and you are the least bit interested in joining us on “The Next Adventure” please let me know.
You will not be committed and we all realize plans change, but do try to let me know your intentions for now. Knowing helps me to plan the adventure better.
Even if you don’t currently have an airplane, if you know someone that is going as a single there may be room to tag along. Come on Larry and Pam I’m sure we can find room for you guys.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Steve Glasgow-Cappy
N123SG RV-8
Cappy's Toy
704-362-0005 Home
704-281-7884 Cell
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