gmcjetpilot
Well Known Member
When I sold my RV-4 I flew it from Seattle to up state, near Albany New York, in the dead of winter. I had planned flying East across the Dakotas, but a massive arctic front parked across the north central part of the USA... So I did a end run and almost had to go as far as Reno before turning East.... I ended up spending a night in Tonopah Nevada (which is an old Military base near a big restricted area). Tonopah as I said has rich history. The near by town is about half way between Vegas and Reno.
The next stop was near Missouri, the longest day. The third da was into West Virginia. The last day was short, less than 400 miles to up state NY the next day... Total miles was about 3000 (statute) miles. If I could have followed more or less direct it would have been 2400 miles.
THREE AND A HALF DAYS AND FROZE MY BACK OFF. I was only bearable because I put a blanket over me, over my arms, control stick. With the one hot air vent under the corner of the blanket, it made a warm area that was comfortable.. The heater was not going to warm up the whole RV at altitude in winter.
I have a lot of great memories of that trip. Four days is no record, but considering I had to fly an extra 500 miles to South, to go East, not too bad. Miss the old bird.
The next stop was near Missouri, the longest day. The third da was into West Virginia. The last day was short, less than 400 miles to up state NY the next day... Total miles was about 3000 (statute) miles. If I could have followed more or less direct it would have been 2400 miles.
THREE AND A HALF DAYS AND FROZE MY BACK OFF. I was only bearable because I put a blanket over me, over my arms, control stick. With the one hot air vent under the corner of the blanket, it made a warm area that was comfortable.. The heater was not going to warm up the whole RV at altitude in winter.
I have a lot of great memories of that trip. Four days is no record, but considering I had to fly an extra 500 miles to South, to go East, not too bad. Miss the old bird.
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