Trip report: flying to Yellowstone in a Grumman Traveler

john smith wrote:

Ever think about putting a RAP'er trip to Yellowstone together?
Pre/post-OSH?

Interesting idea! It flight plans out at about 4.5 hours from Phoenix, overflying the Grand Canyon, Bryce
Canyon and Salt Lake. One stop somewhere south of SLC would be a nice trip. I haven't been there
since we took the kids up there about 15 years ago. Let's work on this!

Mike

Ever think about putting a RAP'er trip to Yellowstone together?
Pre/post-OSH?

Interesting idea! It flight plans out at about 4.5 hours from Phoenix, overflying the Grand Canyon, Bryce
Canyon and Salt Lake. One stop somewhere south of SLC would be a nice trip. I haven't been there
since we took the kids up there about 15 years ago. Let's work on this!

Okay, for best weather (and not to interfere with OSH) it would have to
be in June, probably mid-to-late June. This is starting to sound like
a crazy idea that might be more than a pipe dream?

For me, it flight plans at 6:10, which we could easily make in one day,
weather permitting. Of course, when I rode a motorcycle through
Yellowstone -- in June -- it SNOWED, so this is dicier than you might
think.

Anyone else interested? Mary and I have been talking about this
FOREVER, and -- with my son a Junior in high school now -- it's next
summer, or probably never, with him.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

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"Jay Honeck" wrote:

Anyone else interested? Mary and I have been talking about this
FOREVER, and -- with my son a Junior in high school now -- it's next
summer, or probably never, with him.

As I have never flown mountains, I would want to include a stop in
Colorado along tghe way to visit Jer for a class. This could add a day
or two to the trip.

Jay Honeck wrote:



Okay, for best weather (and not to interfere with OSH) it would have to
be in June, probably mid-to-late June. This is starting to sound like
a crazy idea that might be more than a pipe dream?

Best flying weather out here is September, no question about it. Not
the slightest chance of thunderstorms, not a cloud in the sky and about
80 every day, upper 40's to low 50's at night in that area. Next best
is August. June is only slightly better than May.

Mike Adams wrote:
john smith wrote:

Ever think about putting a RAP'er trip to Yellowstone together?
Pre/post-OSH?

Interesting idea! It flight plans out at about 4.5 hours from Phoenix, overflying the Grand Canyon, Bryce
Canyon and Salt Lake. One stop somewhere south of SLC would be a nice trip. I haven't been there
since we took the kids up there about 15 years ago. Let's work on this!


4.5 hrs. from Phoenix? You must be flying something fast. I fly up
there at least once a year and average about 6.5 hrs. in the air.
Spanish Fork, UT (U77, south of Provo) is an excellent fuel stop. Just
beyond the halfway point, not crowded and self-serve fuel.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

"John Galban" wrote:

4.5 hrs. from Phoenix? You must be flying something fast. I fly up
there at least once a year and average about 6.5 hrs. in the air.
Spanish Fork, UT (U77, south of Provo) is an excellent fuel stop. Just
beyond the halfway point, not crowded and self-serve fuel.


Yep, our old bird moves pretty well. I did a rough flight plan at 145KT, but it would be a bit longer with a
stop. Thanks for the tip on a stop. I was just looking at the map and picked out Delta (DTA), but have
never been this direction, so all advice is welcome.

Mike

"Jay Honeck" wrote:

We've been through Yellowstone by motorcycle, car, and on foot (in a
very limited way) -- but not yet by air. It's on our "must-do" list,
however.

Grand Teton NP is far prettier and in the same area.

Ron Lee