Hi all,
After making my maiden Airventure with the wife in 2011, in my da20, I'm planning to go again this year. We flew up in one day, camped all week on the North 40, and loved every minute. I didn't make it in 2012 ( was in Costa Rica).
Airventure 2013 will be different because I won't be taking the Diamond. If all the stars align, I'll be flying my Austflight Drifter. I just completed an engine conversion from a rotax 582 to a much more cross country friendly 912. The straight line distance from my base in Farmington, New Mexico (KFMN) to KOSH is around 1000NM. Cruise speed in the Drifter is 58 KTAS. I'll be camping at the ultralight area is it's still allowed.
I'll be planning around 3 days each way, 2 days if all is perfect. The flight will involve crossing huge mountains pretty much right away, which shouldn't be much of an issue. I'll most likely be solo, as the camping gear will take up a lot of room and usable weight. Also, I don't know anyone I dislike enough to subject to this type of abuse.
Any recommendations for stops along the way ? I would prefer grass strips close to a gas station so I can use MOGAS.
Anyone want to tag along through any portion with another aircraft that cruises at 50-65 KIAS ?
Any suggestions ?