OK, guys (gals), I follow, but rarely have anything worthwhile to pitch in and say so I rarely ever post. However I was just given a flight planning idea that I would like some input.
Here is the scenario:
My sister called me the other night and said that for our parent's 40th wedding anniversary they are planning a huge family reunion in Yellowstone, Montana. My family has history of visiting there. Anyway, it will happen next June, so I have time to save up and plan. My question I am throwing out for ideas is this: I have never flown a huge adventure like this although I have always wanted to. I will probably fly in a Piper Arrow if I am able to swing it, and I will have my 7 year old son with me. I have a rough idea of stopping points for fuel, but want to make a great time seeing stuff/ have a $100 hamburger or a teaching experience along the way for my son. I'm looking for ideas for places to stop that are more than just an FBO. I figure a stop in MO for fuel, but are there any places that have a good place to eat? Anyway, any input is gladly taken, I will be adding hours and flying, so it is always fun.
Here is the scenario:
My sister called me the other night and said that for our parent's 40th wedding anniversary they are planning a huge family reunion in Yellowstone, Montana. My family has history of visiting there. Anyway, it will happen next June, so I have time to save up and plan. My question I am throwing out for ideas is this: I have never flown a huge adventure like this although I have always wanted to. I will probably fly in a Piper Arrow if I am able to swing it, and I will have my 7 year old son with me. I have a rough idea of stopping points for fuel, but want to make a great time seeing stuff/ have a $100 hamburger or a teaching experience along the way for my son. I'm looking for ideas for places to stop that are more than just an FBO. I figure a stop in MO for fuel, but are there any places that have a good place to eat? Anyway, any input is gladly taken, I will be adding hours and flying, so it is always fun.