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09-04-2013, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 650
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Help us plan our trip!
We're looking to travel to some more interesting USA destinations in our RV in the month of September. We have done a similar trip to the West Coast last year:
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=91830
This year we are looking to stay somewhat east of the Rockies. Weather will be a factor as we are flying VFR, leaving Ontario Canada. We were thinking of some music destinations such as New Orleans, Nashville, etc. A visit to Colorado (Denver?), Florida. Texas almost seems like it has too many destinations/airports to choose from (help!).
I am looking for the collective knowledge of some airports that have great reputation/amenities, cities or towns of interest, and things to do.
Help us plan our trip, and we promise to post another trip report here :-)
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Alfio
RV-9A Ottawa, Canada
First flight Dec. 18, 2008
> 1,000 hrs tach.
Last edited by Lycosaurus : 09-04-2013 at 02:37 PM.
Reason: added month of travel
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09-04-2013, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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http://www.vansairforce.net/rvtravelpages.htm
Good planing tool for you.
Sounds like you are going to have a fun trip 
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Mike Starkey
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Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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09-04-2013, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRTS
Posts: 1,798
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If you like seafood, Destin FL is a must.
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Next?, TBD
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RV-8, SOLD
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09-04-2013, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,452
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Stops
Strongly suggest Triple Tree (they love visitors just for a short stop), Jekyl Island on the atlantic, and a stop on Cedar Key too (top of gulf in florida) (loved it!). Found downtown Knoxville (island airport) a great stop too. Kingsport Tennessee while not a really great desination as such is a great stop over spot for the night. FBO was tops, and La Quinta hotel was new, modern clean and had a free shuttle with mexican food not far away and shuttle will save you a bunch on cabs. Those kind of stop overs are perfect.
GA airports in the US are just amazing. Friendly people, great deals on cars, hotels etc. You will love it all. Enjoy your trip.
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Rick Woodall C-GSTT "ghost"
9a -TMX io-320, catto three blade, dual dynon hdx with a/p. 900+ hrs in 8 yrs flying. 
Flew to Osh 11,12,15,17,19. SNF 2013. West to Cali /Washington/Vancouver/crossed the Rockies north to Red Deer east to Moosonee and over to maritimes. South to Jekyll Isl, cedar key, and Key West etc. 6 trips and 17 islands of the Bahamas. Flown turtles and dogs for Pilots n Paws too. Love our Rv's 
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09-04-2013, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,275
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You have beaucoup options.
Key West, FL
Kitty Hawk, NC
Maybe a hop over to the Bahamas
If you make it to Colorado, Leadville and Telluride.
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09-04-2013, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 405
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Which month?
Which month?
I've found airports with collections of RV projects, planes, and pilots at New Smyrna Beach/KEVB, FL and Hicks/T67, TX for good discussions & hanger flying - likely every day!
In early October the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is a great 10 day event.
Although I haven't seen it, the Atlantis Space Shuttle exhibit at Kennedy Space Center, Florida is reported to be excellent. Overflying the shuttle runway there is fun.
Living in southeast TX I would avoid this area until the cooler weather arrives.
Carl
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RV7A - purchased flying 05/2020
RV6A - purchased flying 07/2011
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Last edited by flytoday : 09-04-2013 at 11:54 AM.
Reason: Add KEVB identifier.
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09-04-2013, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 650
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flytoday
Which month?
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September.
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Alfio
RV-9A Ottawa, Canada
First flight Dec. 18, 2008
> 1,000 hrs tach.
Last edited by Lycosaurus : 09-04-2013 at 01:25 PM.
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09-04-2013, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: KSGJ / TJBQ
Posts: 2,034
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If your trip is during December, join us in our 4th annual, 1 week Florida to Puerto Rico trip. There are 5 aircraft/crews already signed up to go. It is SO MUCH FUN!
Last edited by GalinHdz : 09-04-2013 at 12:07 PM.
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09-04-2013, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GalinHdz
If your trip is during December, join us in our 4th annual, 1 week Florida to Puerto Rico trip. There are 5 aircraft/crews already signed up to go. It is SO MUCH FUN!
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09-04-2013, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Port Orange, FL
Posts: 1,020
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New Orleans:
Lake Front airport, KNEW
Rent a car if you want to go around otherwise take a taxi to French Quarter
Try http://www.trivago.com/ for hotel
Daytona Beach/Space Coast:
You have the best deal :-)
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RV-9A #91048, flying since 8/2006. 2,050 hrs.
2018 Due paid
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