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    Default Arizona to Oshkosh 2021

    Wednesday started at 3 am yesterday and closed at 11:30 pm. Two Kitfox launched from Deer Valley Airport in North Phoenix, AZ at 5:30 am and landed 20 minutes before legal sunset in my hometown of Fairmont, MN. 1300 plus miles today. Nice smooth flight 95% of the trip with about the same percentage of tailwinds. Both Kitfox worked flawlessly. I love cross country in the Kitfox.
    Now we spend a couple relaxing days at my brother’s cottage on the North end of East Chain Lake 11 miles South of the airport where our aircraft are safely tucked in hangars. Maybe some local flights in the next day or so taking in the amazing abundance of green fields. What contrast to the desert colors we have become so accustomed to in the desert southwest. See you all at the “Big Show”.
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    Refueling at Las Vegas, New Mexico.
    This stop leaves behind the mountainous terrains with an immediate change
    to open fields with copious options for a safe landing if the need arose.

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    DesertDave’s model 6 “Yellow Belle” taking lead for a 300 mile leg.

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    Refuel at Garden City, Kansas. 24 knot winds but right down their hugely
    long runway 17. They used to fly B29’s off this field so not much issue for
    our birds to get airborne from a midfield intersection departure.
    The friendliest ground and tower folks you could ever meet. Great, albeit
    breezy stop. Triple chocked and tied down for the brief fuel stop.
    Nice fuel discount too from the great FBO when they heard we were
    on our way to AirVenture.👍 Fly safe everyone.


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    Default Re: Arizona to Oshkosh 2021

    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.

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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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    Default Re: Arizona to Oshkosh 2021

    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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    Default Re: Arizona to Oshkosh 2021

    Direct hit on the green spot:
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    Default Re: Arizona to Oshkosh 2021

    I like the neon glow effect.

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    Default Re: Arizona to Oshkosh 2021

    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”.


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