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I left Idaho on Tuesday and made it to northern Michigan yesterday after flying 900+ miles on Wednesday. The tailwinds were nice all the way, but I stopped early on Tue. at Hot Springs, SD due to the strong, gusty winds in the area. I know what you mean about the green fields, my wife and I grew up in the Midwest. Quite different than the dry and smokey weather we have in Idaho right now.
It's nice to have a few days of relaxing at my family's cottage before going to Oshkosh. I was able to give a flight to my nephew this morning before he returned to Germany (he's in the Air Force). My next ride will be for my father who is 88. He has been asking when he might get a ride in the Kitfox ever since I finished building it. That is why I headed east a little early.
Here is Lake Charlevoix in Michigan right after I got across Lake Michigan from Oconto, WI. Nope, this ain't Idaho. :D
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I will be flying back across Lake Michigan on Sunday and plan on camping at the UL field. Looking forward to meeting up with all of you fellow Kitfox owners.
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On behalf of those of us who aren't going to Osh, thanks for posting and keep it up.
Oh, and don't forget to check those gas caps.
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Pretty country side Phil. Nice to give some rides to aviation appreciative family. Your father will enjoy, i’m sure, his first flight in a Kitfox his son built. Thanks to your nephew for his service in the Air Force.. Safe travels Phil. Enjoy every mile.
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Proof of arrival at destination.
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Direct hit on the green spot:
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I like the neon glow effect.
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Like Desertfox "I love cross country in the Kitfox" and really appreciate all those posting stories of their flights to Oshkosh. 1300 miles in one day is quite an achievement. Looking forward to reading of more trips and the return journeys.
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I spend my work life talking to ATC which has its advantages and disadvantages. On the way home I made it a goal to not have to talk to any controllers after leaving KOSH and arriving at KDVT and what a treat it was. Every fuel stop was listen to the 2 minute weather, make a few CTAF calls, get fuel and blast off again. No CPDLC, no PDC, no calling clearance deliver, ramp/metering, ground, tower, departure/arrival, center nothing. I forgot how much fun this type of flying can be.
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That’s what vacations should be Dave. A getaway from all things work. Had a great time flying with you and otto pilot.
Looking forward to our next adventure with “Yellow Belle”.