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1. 07:27 AM - Re: RV4-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 06/07/06 (rob ray)
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Charlie, It's an RV4, I don't go around mountains, I go over them, unless weather
is a factor or they exceed the climb capabilities of my 4. Routing around valleys
in the Smokies in summer haze3 mile visibility with cables and cellphone
towers isn't as fun as looking down on them from above. Mt Mitchell is 6200'
and I have flown that route many times going out to Idaho. I recommend you climb
above 8K to cool smooth air brotherand press west...
I would check the TFR's, the weather enroute and climb to 8500' or 10,500'
and put your destination on the nose.You'll be above 8,500 about 50 miles west
of takeoff if you cruise climb...You do need Mode C above 10K and O2 above 12.5k.
I don't go anywhere in my RV4 below 8500' in the summer and it's VFR as well.
Just make sure you check the weather, have a plan, a GPS and go.
Rob Ray
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1. 06:13 PM - Re: Charlotte NC routing to Chicago area (Charlie England)
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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"
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> 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
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