"Blanche" wrote in message
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Tom Fleischman wrote:
Leg 3: OJC to Santa Fe via OJC V10 HUT V234 DHT V190 LVS V60 TAFOY SAF

I could fly lower for the first two legs, but the MEA after DHT on leg
3 requires 10,000'. I would like not to have to carry oxygen if I can
avoid it. Assuming decent weather is it ridiculous to think that this
trip can be made in one long day? I'm not at all adverse to stopping
for an overnight at OJC, but would like to try and do it in one day if
possible.

If the weather is good, cancel IFR at Dalhart. Altho the MEAs list
are higher from LVS-TAFOY-SAF, you can do that entire leg at 8500 at
1000 AGL. Head SSW out of LVS to get around that little ridge, then
direct to TAFOY. The ILS will take you directly over the jail, so
don't mistake it for the airport.

Or you can stay on IFR at 10000 but the segment is only about 25-30
min in my cherokee 180.

Or go a bit further south out of LVS, then over TAFOY and never need
more than 8500.


I used to live in Albuquerque and flew from there to Hays, KS and back a few
times. The Mt. Dora MOA is rarely active so if you have GPS (or clear VMC
and a sectional) you might save a few miles going through it, direct from
HUT to LVS. Just check with ATC along the way about the MOA status.
However, radar contact may be lost at the lower altitudes as you near New
Mexico's mountainous terrain so be sure you can stay high enough to be legal
if you want to stay IFR.

Also, if it's a windy day you can expect occasional moderate turbulence
rolling off the mountains once you enter New Mexico. Tighten up those seat
belts and shoulder harnesses and have a good flight!