tc1234c
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Our son David took a job in Lake Charles, LA. We decided to spend the Christmas with him and pay the area a visit. We were planning to leave on Friday 20th but the forecasted bad weather in this part of the country made us move the trip a day earlier.
The trip is 660 nm long blocked by several restricted airspaces in Florida. A direct flight is not possible. In the past we have flown the shoreline corridor through Eglin restricted airspace. However, the route north of Eglin offers several cheaper fuel stops and that was what we took.
There are many brush fires along our route. Over Baton Rouge ADS-B showed a TFR south west of the city. We guess it must have something to do with the fires.
TFR is to our right and covers the bend of the river.
Further west we encountered overcast sky and strong wind yet air was smooth.
Six hours later we are cleared to land at Lake Charles Regional. A few drops of rain did not affect us.
The trip is 660 nm long blocked by several restricted airspaces in Florida. A direct flight is not possible. In the past we have flown the shoreline corridor through Eglin restricted airspace. However, the route north of Eglin offers several cheaper fuel stops and that was what we took.
There are many brush fires along our route. Over Baton Rouge ADS-B showed a TFR south west of the city. We guess it must have something to do with the fires.
TFR is to our right and covers the bend of the river.
Further west we encountered overcast sky and strong wind yet air was smooth.
Six hours later we are cleared to land at Lake Charles Regional. A few drops of rain did not affect us.