ghayes
Pre-Flight
I'm attending a conference in Dallas the first week of June, so I'm planning to fly myself down from CO. It was recommended I make a post here for tips & tricks and possible meetups.
Obivously WX will play a big role in the fine details and actual dates, but my plan is to fly from KBDU to KADS June 1, probably making a stop if not for any other reason than to fill-in a few more states on my "map of states I've landed in". Returning to CO June 7.
Since this trip will be in the heart of T-Storm season, I plan to arrive KADS before noon. Likewise, I'd plan to depart KADS such that I will be arriving back at KBDU before noon. Sure that doesn't guarantee anything, but it's a planning point in any case.
I will be instrument current for the trip, so at least I shouldn't get stranded by a low lower. The Arrow I'll be flying isn't too well equiped and has no onboard WX instruments or services, so WX will play more of a role in the flight than what might otherwise on an IFR flight.
The conference, and hence my company-paid hotel reservations, starts June 2 and ends June 6. So I'd be interested to hear some cheap options for hotel/motel/camping near the airport, especially if I need to arrive a few days early and/or depart a few days late.
Among other things, this trip should be interesting since I haven't flown near sea level for about 5 years. That should prove exciting ... I'll have to remember to adjust for manifold pressure because around here, it's usually full throttle until you need to come down.
thanks
Obivously WX will play a big role in the fine details and actual dates, but my plan is to fly from KBDU to KADS June 1, probably making a stop if not for any other reason than to fill-in a few more states on my "map of states I've landed in". Returning to CO June 7.
Since this trip will be in the heart of T-Storm season, I plan to arrive KADS before noon. Likewise, I'd plan to depart KADS such that I will be arriving back at KBDU before noon. Sure that doesn't guarantee anything, but it's a planning point in any case.
I will be instrument current for the trip, so at least I shouldn't get stranded by a low lower. The Arrow I'll be flying isn't too well equiped and has no onboard WX instruments or services, so WX will play more of a role in the flight than what might otherwise on an IFR flight.
The conference, and hence my company-paid hotel reservations, starts June 2 and ends June 6. So I'd be interested to hear some cheap options for hotel/motel/camping near the airport, especially if I need to arrive a few days early and/or depart a few days late.
Among other things, this trip should be interesting since I haven't flown near sea level for about 5 years. That should prove exciting ... I'll have to remember to adjust for manifold pressure because around here, it's usually full throttle until you need to come down.
thanks
