Trip...

In a few weeks I'm going to make the annual trip from Michigan to
Florida... Thought I would detour this time instead of the usual 8
hour, straight line, Michigan to the beach thrash... I decided to
leave at noon on Friday instead of waiting till Saturday morning...
As I was reviewing the usual routes we fly, a stray thought occurred
that we have not been to St. Louis.. We could go there for supper, see
the Arch in the morning and then go to New Orleans for supper on Burbon
Street and an overnight... I'm seeking the groups opinion...

Is seeing the Arch worth the price of fuel, a motel room, and taxi
fare? What is the suggested airport at St. Louis?

Likewise, is going to New Orleans for supper and overnight worthwhile?
And, what is the suggested airport?

The downside I see to this trip is the 300 nm from New Orleans to
Tallahassee following that barren, MOA infested, coastline...

denny

"Denny" wrote:
The downside I see to this trip is the 300 nm from New Orleans to
Tallahassee following that barren, MOA infested, coastline...

Barren?

Anyhow, the MOAs between Mobile and Tallahassee are a non issue if you
fly V198. If you want to fly along the Alabama/Florida beach, there's a
corridor for that, too.
--
Dan
C172RG at BFM

Dan Luke wrote:
"Denny" wrote:

The downside I see to this trip is the 300 nm from New Orleans to
Tallahassee following that barren, MOA infested, coastline...

Barren?

Been through there a few times, day and night and there's lots to see...

Anyhow, the MOAs between Mobile and Tallahassee are a non issue if you
fly V198. If you want to fly along the Alabama/Florida beach, there's a
corridor for that, too.

They finaly pulled the Pensacola TFRs...

On 20 Mar 2005 06:08:36 -0800, Denny wrote:

Likewise, is going to New Orleans for supper and overnight worthwhile?
And, what is the suggested airport?

I think most folks use Lakefront (NEW).

Demonick

Forget St Louis (altho I've had great times when I worked there) and spend
the 2 days in New Orleans.

AMEN Blanche!!!! Two days of cajon and creole food and benets to boot!!!!! I
can spend two days just sitting in Dumonds!!!

Patrick


"Blanche" wrote in message
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Forget St Louis (altho I've had great times when I worked there) and spend
the 2 days in New Orleans.

W P Dixon wrote:

I can spend two days just sitting in Dumonds!!!

Yeah, but will you be in any shape to pilot the plane after that?

George Patterson
I prefer Heaven for climate but Hell for company.

Nope but I would sure be fat and happy!!!!!

Patrick


"George Patterson" wrote in message
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W P Dixon wrote:

I can spend two days just sitting in Dumonds!!!

Yeah, but will you be in any shape to pilot the plane after that?

George Patterson
I prefer Heaven for climate but Hell for company.

Is seeing the Arch worth the price of fuel, a motel room, and taxi
fare? What is the suggested airport at St. Louis?

Yes.

Land at Creve Coeur (http://www.airnav.com/airport/1H0 ), and take the
guided tour of the hangars. It's an amazing airport, with amazing,
one-of-a-kind airplanes -- and the adequate nearby casino hotel (whose name
escapes me now) will come pick you up, gratis.

And the Arch is cool, too.

BTW -- I agree with your assessment of flying over parts of Florida. The
panhandle is about as bleak as it gets, unless you like scrub, sink-holes
and MOAs.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

I visited the arch last year - something I had wanted to do since I
first saw it 40 years ago. Worth a stop, IMHO. Also the St Louis Zoo -
one of
the few that are still free. Check out the Cockatoo that has been there
since the 1930s.

Drury Inns, based in St Louis, are one of the best motel chains around
IMHO. You find 'em in the heartland.

I used Lakefront airport when I visited N.O. Very convenient, and no
hassles. From there I continued on to Kissimmee FL without any
problems. Fortunately, the weather was good that day.

David Johnson