---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 06/07/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:13 PM - Re: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area (Charlie England) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:13:42 PM PST US From: Charlie England Subject: Re: RV4-List: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area --> RV4-List message posted by: Charlie England Jerry Grimmonpre wrote: > --> RV4-List message posted by: "Jerry Grimmonpre" > > Hi RV4 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 maximum wind velocity for cross? Any other suggestions > that would help? > Many thanks ... > Jerry Grimmonpre' This VFR flatlander has flown from MS to Greensboro several times. If it's clear, flying over is beautiful. Just remember that there's a reason they call 'em 'Smoky'. It's stressful for me if there isn't much margin between peaks & clouds. I've gone around a couple of times. IIRC, the southern end of the pointy stuff isn't very far south of the Charlotte class B. Probably wouldn't be a huge deviation, if needed. Charlie Slobovia Outernational Airport flying -4, -7 fuselage