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Jim Weir
September 16th 04, 03:14 AM
I know Jay and Mary got out of Iowa City this morning early, at least according
to the person on duty at their hotel. They were TRYING to get to
California-Grass Valley (O17) today, but it is getting REAL dark outside and I
doubt either one of them are dumb enuf to cross the Sierra in the dark.

Anybody know where they lit for the night?

Jim
Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
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Jim Weir
September 16th 04, 05:41 AM
Nevver mind, they just called. They are in Reno ($25 a night for tiedown) and
will be here in the morning.

Good choice...the Sierra after dark in a single engine aircraft is somewhat
stuupid...and neither Jay nor Mary are.

Jim



Jim Weir >
shared these priceless pearls of wisdom:

->I know Jay and Mary got out of Iowa City this morning early, at least
according
->to the person on duty at their hotel. They were TRYING to get to
->California-Grass Valley (O17) today, but it is getting REAL dark outside and I
->doubt either one of them are dumb enuf to cross the Sierra in the dark.
->
->Anybody know where they lit for the night?
->
->Jim
->Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
->VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
->http://www.rst-engr.com

Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
http://www.rst-engr.com

Jack Allison
September 16th 04, 08:41 PM
Thanks for the update Jim.

I e-mailed you my cell number to pass along as I'm hoping to hook up
with them on Saturday.

Yep, night over the Sierra's hoping the fan doesn't quit...no thanks!
Besides, you'd miss some great views!


--
Jack Allison
PP-ASEL, IA Student

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there
you will always long to return"
- Leonardo Da Vinci

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Rosspilot
September 16th 04, 08:47 PM
>.the Sierra after dark in a single engine aircraft is somewhat
>stuupid.



Ouch! One of my most memorable and thrilling flights was from Lake Tahoe to
Reno and back at night in a rented Skyhawk. It was February, and I had taken a
mountain flying orientation that afternoon in the same a/c I rented. It wasn't
a long flight at all, and there was a pass where I could see through to the
valley clearly. Starlight, crystal clear cold air, visibility forever.


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