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Old May 23rd 07, 06:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Paul Tomblin
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Default First Long Cross-Country as a Pilot -- Any tips?

In a previous article, JDK said:
Any tips to ease the flight? Good tips for fuel consumption savings?
Tips for taming my 2-year old for the flight?


Fly high. Nothing ruins the flight for non-pilots more than bouncing
around in the bumps at 2,000 AGL. I like 8-10K because there are so few
other planes up there.

Also, plan your descent so you aren't dropping in like a stone.

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