WindyTV. Now that's interesting. I like single screen graphics. Remember the bad 'ol days of winds aloft raw text for stations along your route? Ugh.
I take the coast as far as Skagway (added inducement is a daughter in Juneau). I'm simply too chicken to continue the coast to Anchorage because it is so desolate and few ways out inland. There actually are quite a few airports from WA to Skagway, and plenty of trees instead of water if Mr. Lycoming steps out for lunch.
Mike, where in ID are you laying up to inspect your new -6?
John Siebold
Boise, ID
Hi John,
My RV is parked on the Western Aviation ramp in Boise. When asked to do the inspection, they declined, referring me to someone else. His price was way out of range.
Can get $70 an hour rate in Pocatello at the AV Center. They've done some work for me last month while I was visiting my sister.
Do you know someone in Boise or Nampa area that works on RV's?
While in Boise, noticed there aren't many tail draggers parked there. Did like Taxiing past the A-10 and the T38 that were parked along the taxiway to Western. Actually not that far from the T38.
Edit: Yes I remember the good old days and winds aloft. With today's technology, it is easier to navigate, and preflight weather. I like the windytv site because you can check different altitudes to see what it is doing-visual is better than the arrows and barbs at most aviation weather sites. Just click on your route and the flag shows what the wind direction/speed is at the altitude you have selected. Scroll out for the big picture.
Best regards,
Mike Bauer
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