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Old 02-25-2014, 04:06 PM
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Default Moving RV-12, 3k miles Best way to do it?

Arlington Washington airport is right next to that Oso landslide. There is a TFR right there. No altitude posted. I guess the helicopters need privacy.
With the weather and the temporary flight restrictions, wow!
It has rained out west in Oregon without stopping (maybe a few days) for the last 30 days! It is like living inside of a light bulb when you are in Oregon.

That's why it is nice here in Ft Myers. It rains for a bit and then it clears up.
Looking for a young buck (retired airline pilot) who will fly from AWO to FMY for all the avgas they can drink.

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Old 02-25-2014, 04:11 PM
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Daniel, welcome to the good ship VAF.

The factory is just right down the road, maybe they can help you with this???

Good to have you aboard.

If it is out of restriction, I would fly it.
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Old 02-25-2014, 04:23 PM
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Fly it yourself. I have flown the route a few times and it will make a great trip. Lots to see.
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Old 02-25-2014, 05:05 PM
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I would think if you covered all the costs you could find someone that would do it for the experience!

I'm not current, otherwise I'd certainly be up for an adventure like that!
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Old 02-25-2014, 05:26 PM
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Hi Daniel,

I flew a new SLSA RV12 3400 miles in October for a friend. I'm interested and would do it for expenses.

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Old 02-25-2014, 06:43 PM
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Is Florida a nicer place, then say Texas for Altititude sickness?

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Old 02-25-2014, 09:04 PM
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I've done as much as 8.5 hobbs hours in a day, and there are others who report longer days than that. How long depends on a lot of things, personal ability, weather, etc. Stay at a local hotel (lots of airports have courtesy cars) or look on here for the RV hotel, which is generally free and interesting to meet folks. I wouldn't hesitate to fly the airplane - certainly would be cheaper and more fun than paying $4500 to have it hauled, even if you stay at the best hotels.
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Old 02-25-2014, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by danielabernath View Post
It is at Arlington Washington airport and has to go to Ft Myers Florida airport.
Should I pay the $4500 and have it hauled by a pro?
Hire a ferry? (unknown price)
Fly it myself from Washington State to Gulf Coast Florida?
FLY IT, FLY IT, FLY IT! Take your time and when you arrive you will have completed a trip worth bragging about.

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Old 02-26-2014, 07:35 AM
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My .02 (though probably worth much less) would be to absolutely fly it. Admittedly, I have little experience with this matter but aircraft aren't built to handle the beating that comes from bouncing down a road. Will they tolerate it? Probably. People do it all the time. However, you would be hard pressed to convince me there is not a significant toll on the frame and delicate avionics. Plus think of all the great things you could see. You would literally see almost every ecozone this country has to offer from snow capped mountains to the gulf coast. Pretty amazing if you ask me. If you figure an average 100mph cruise, you could complete the trip in 5 easy days or less including some sightseeing and tourist activities. On top of all that, you will be a better pilot for it. Go for it!
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Old 02-26-2014, 07:53 AM
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Fly it of course. If that doesn't work then get someone else to fly it. Too many opportunities for hangar (truck, trailer, road) rash otherwise. By the time you managed to get it packed to safely transport you'd have paid a big chunk of the gas required. And nobody will want to read about the road trip on here but the flight writeup would likely make the front page. You'd be famous. So there's that?.

If you don't want to fly it I volunteer (if you give me as credit card first).
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