Traveling

[Dayton Murdock]

Hi All
The weekend of the 28th I will be flying from Carson City (CXP) to Los Alamos (LAM) to visit my daughter. This will be my first flight over 2 hour?s duration in any aircraft that I was piloting. Do any of you have some tips or information that you will share?

[Radomir]

Dayton, you got music input for your intercom? It's a very nice to have on these longer trips...

Have fun!

[Dayton Murdock]

Thanks I need to install an I pod input in the intercom system
I need to know about local weather and where to stop for fuel along the way.
My route is to go to Jean, NV (OL7) for a stop then fly over Flagstaff, AZ (FLG) to AEG then stop in Santa Fe, NM. What tools should I carry? Are there any curiosity cars available? What altitude is the best for that area?
Information that a local pilot would share.

[Coinneach]

Originally Posted by Dayton Murdock

Thanks I need to install an I pod input in the intercom system
I need to know about local weather and where to stop for fuel along the way.
My route is to go to Jean, NV (OL7) for a stop then fly over Flagstaff, AZ (FLG) to AEG then stop in Santa Fe, NM. What tools should I carry? Are there any curiosity cars available? What altitude is the best for that area?
Information that a local pilot would share.

http://www.airnav.com. Visit the Fuel section for all kinds of good info.

[fstringham7a]

Originally Posted by Dayton Murdock

Hi All
The weekend of the 28th I will be flying from Carson City (CXP) to Los Alamos (LAM) to visit my daughter. This will be my first flight over 2 hour?s duration in any aircraft that I was piloting. Do any of you have some tips or information that you will share?

Dayton

Remember that planning you did for your long xcountry pre PPI...Thats the ticket. I would suggest KSGU / KPGA / KLMA or KABQ .......Beauty, lower mountians, maybe more safe havens if the need arises.

Frank @ SGU RV7A

[bsacks05]

Music is a must have.
Empty your bladder B4 flight.
A drink such as water or gatorade to sip, not gulp.
Sunshade, I bought the cheapo suction cup ones from Wmart.
Small pillow to adjust for comfort where needed.
Knee board and velcro pencil keepers.
Keep batteries and flight info within easy reach.
The Vans shoulder harnesses can be iritating without padding for your neck.
Keep a camera handy also.

[Ron Lee]

Determine when you are likely to leave, add in one or two stops (perhaps another not long before going to LAM) and check the weather at that time this week.

It will probably be hot (high density altitude, higher ground speed at normal indicated appoach speed) and possibly thunderstorm activity.

Santa Fe is another option just before you go into LAM. Do be refreshed when you land there (LAM)

[Ironflight]

1) Boonie Hat

2) Piddle Packs!

[fstringham7a]

Originally Posted by Ironflight

1) Boonie Hat

2) Piddle Packs!

Alright Paul and other that have been checked out. How does one get in a proper stance to use the Piddle Pack in a 7 let alone a 8 without localized spilliage! Sorry but with advancing age my water retention system has gone from at least 5 to 6 hours down to 2.5 or less. Is there a doctor in the house.

Frank @ SGU Panel/Electrical plus designing a P/P holder

[Rick S.]

Lol.....

How's human urine corrode aluminum compared to the dreaded cat urine...