MarcoDA40
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VFR only here.
I want to take a "longer" trip in the next couple of months but obviously being VFR only I have some limitations.
As always, driving to the destination is always an option that HAS to be kept in the back pocket but I want to minimize this possibility as much as possible.
I currently fly out of KPGV (Greenville NC) a DA40, G1000, full autopilot 40g tanks which puts me at 3.5 hrs endurance legally, personally its 3hrs. 135kt cruise, no preference on altitude.
I talked to my fiance and we came to an agreement that we would decide our destination a few days before the actual trip. I told her to see this as an adventure!
I have canceled sooo many flights in the past because of weather and I am tired of it so we want to have all the options possible come vacation day!
I am not currently in the position to start IR so lets not even get into that.
Flight will be Early to mid August.
Flying early in the morning to avoid TS and turbulance is a must. I am equiped with Stratux and the G1000 also has traffic.
Vacation will be 2 VACATION days and 2 buffer days, for weather or in case we decide to make a detour. Having those 2 days will give us a chance to leave or come back "late" as you all know.
These are the following destinations, asterisk cities are the ones we "prioritize". We love to eat good food and some good nightlife dancing! Any and all input is welcomed.
As I mentioned. I want to have all possibilities so we have some North, South and West desinations. Cant really go east from my home base lol.
New York City ****
Buffalo NY
Maryland
New jersey
Cincinati
Clevland
Detroit
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville ****
Nashville ****
Atlanta
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Daytona
Orlando
Tampa bay ****
Panama city
Tallahase
Charleston ****
Savannah
Pittsburgh
Again any and ALL input is welcomed!
Thanks!
I want to take a "longer" trip in the next couple of months but obviously being VFR only I have some limitations.
As always, driving to the destination is always an option that HAS to be kept in the back pocket but I want to minimize this possibility as much as possible.
I currently fly out of KPGV (Greenville NC) a DA40, G1000, full autopilot 40g tanks which puts me at 3.5 hrs endurance legally, personally its 3hrs. 135kt cruise, no preference on altitude.
I talked to my fiance and we came to an agreement that we would decide our destination a few days before the actual trip. I told her to see this as an adventure!
I have canceled sooo many flights in the past because of weather and I am tired of it so we want to have all the options possible come vacation day!
I am not currently in the position to start IR so lets not even get into that.
Flight will be Early to mid August.
Flying early in the morning to avoid TS and turbulance is a must. I am equiped with Stratux and the G1000 also has traffic.
Vacation will be 2 VACATION days and 2 buffer days, for weather or in case we decide to make a detour. Having those 2 days will give us a chance to leave or come back "late" as you all know.
These are the following destinations, asterisk cities are the ones we "prioritize". We love to eat good food and some good nightlife dancing! Any and all input is welcomed.
As I mentioned. I want to have all possibilities so we have some North, South and West desinations. Cant really go east from my home base lol.
New York City ****
Buffalo NY
Maryland
New jersey
Cincinati
Clevland
Detroit
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville ****
Nashville ****
Atlanta
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Daytona
Orlando
Tampa bay ****
Panama city
Tallahase
Charleston ****
Savannah
Pittsburgh
Again any and ALL input is welcomed!
Thanks!