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350nm is nice distance in a 172. I have flown to Chicago numerous
times--turns a 7hr drive(one or two stops) into a 3 hour trip in a 172. The way home usually includes a fuel stop(headwinds). Those who have made the trip with me get there in less time it takes the airlines to get them there(after all the traffic/getting to the airport and hour early/security.....etc....). Enjoy your trips and I second the advice on plenty of fuel and flight following. I have found that the controllers are more than helpful, and its always nice to know they are there in an emergency. Lucas Allen" news:zsxP8.872$yI.31789@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com... > I have a few questions regarding procedures on long cross country flight. I > recently received my license and sense Ive never used more than one FSS, I > was wondering if you still close your flight plan with the initial station > or do you close with the closest station. Im pretty sure that the second > is the right one but I just want to know for sure. Second, could you guys > explain a little more about what flight following gives you and how you get > it. Is it under radar supervision, are you supposed to give position > reports....? I keep hearing about it and understand it to be an additional > safety precaution. Lastly, how practical is it to take a 350 mile xc in a > Cessna 172SP. With anticipated flight time of 3hr -- 3 1/2hr is it worth > it? I know its up to me but how about you guys? Its an opportunity cost > thing and how much you value your time but I want to know > what kind of trips I can take in this little plane without driving myself > crazy and spending an excess amount of cash.I know I wouldnt get bored but > my passengers? What do you think? > > Lucas Allen > stealth@wi.rr.com > PPL-ASEL > > > > |
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