Fly Around the USA

Flying my Cirrus SR22 (N627RG) around the USA. Read more

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Day 7
Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 5:39 PM
☀️ 77 °F
Altitude: 919 ft
United States Town of Rockland 44.37776, -88.0107344°22’40” N 88°0’39” W
Hanging with Brett's Sister and BroLaw
September 15, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Enjoying the Wisconsin country estate of Barry and Kris

Check out my latest video showing off Barry and Kris's property.
https://vimeo.com/290382082
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Day 8
Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 3:18 PM
⛅ 79 °F
Altitude: 801 ft
United States Birch Creek Airport 44.35163, -88.04944°21’6” N 88°2’56” W
Enjoying the Day in Green Bay, WN
September 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Enjoyed a 9 hole game of golf at Hilly Haven Golf www.hillyhaven.com . Beautiful golf course with lots of mosquitoes.

After golf, visited a local brewery and enjoyed a pint of "Green 19 IPA". "Green 19" is what QB Rodgers calls on the offensive line before the play.Read more
TravelerBrett and I are equally crappy golfers. Our scores are very close.
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Day 9
Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM
☀️ 77 °F
Altitude: 673 ft
United States Austin Straubel International Airport 44.49178, -88.1234744°29’30” N 88°7’24” W
Time to Say Goodbye to Brett
September 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Time to say goodbye to Brett V. I will miss hanging out with Brett. We had a great time together.

Thank you for joining me.
TravelerRuss, it’s been a great adventure and we’ve made a lot of lifetime memories. Happy travels. Look forward to lots of skiing this winter. Brett V
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Day 9
Monday, September 17, 2018 at 3:16 PM
⛅ 90 °F
Altitude: 558 ft
United States Purdue University Airport 40.414242, -86.93434940°24’51” N 86°56’4” W
Purdue University, Lafayette, IN
September 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Landed at the Purdue Airport. When I attended school here (Masters of Management), in 1999, I never thought I would return in my own aircraft. Life is good.

Had the famous chopped steak burger at the Triple XXX Family Restaurant in Lafayette. I had the “TheDuane Purvis All American”, A 1/4lb. chop steak, thick, creamy peanut butter, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion on a toasty sesame bun.

Check out the Food Network video clip.
https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/triple-xxx/T…Read more
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Day 10
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 1:40 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 988 ft
United States Pine Meadows 38.03489, -84.5254938°2’6” N 84°31’32” W
Lexington, KY, Land of Bourbon & Horses
September 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
The reason race horses and bourbon go together is the water. Kentucky underground water is rich in calcium and magnesium with no iron content. This produces lush grass, strong boned horses and crystal clear water for bourbon.

While on final approach into Blue Grass Airport, I came within about 20 feet of a bird strike with a hawk. I could see from the look on the bird's face that he was just as surprised as I was. Bird strikes are bad for both parties.

I'm staying at the Campbell House in Lexington (only $130/night).Read more
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Day 10
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM
⛅ 84 °F
Altitude: 787 ft
United States Millville 38.11929, -84.8110738°7’9” N 84°48’40” W
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery Tour
September 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Woodford Reserve produces about 1/3 of the premium bourbon market from this distillery. .www.woodfordreserve.com

The requirements for bourbon:
1. Must be made in continental USA.
2. Must be at least 51% corn mash.
3. Distilled to max strength of 160 proof.
4. Bottled at a strength of at least 80 proof.
5. Must be aged in new or charred oak barrels for at least 2 years. If it is aged less than 4 years, it must be labeled as such. Barrels can only be used once.
6. No additives allowed.Read more
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Day 11
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM
⛅ 77 °F
Altitude: 1,247 ft
United States Allegheny County Airport 40.3498, -79.9254540°20’59” N 79°55’32” W
Landed South of Pittsburgh, PA
September 19, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Landed at Allegheny County Airport located about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh.
TravelerYou have been having great weather! Looks beautiful in Pittsburgh today
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TravelerI have been very calculating to avoid the residual weather from hurricane Florence.
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Day 11
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:10 PM
☀️ 79 °F
Altitude: 837 ft
United States Lawrenceville 40.46212, -79.9643940°27’44” N 79°57’52” W
The Church Brew Works
September 19, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
They took a classic church and converted it into a working brewery. The inside is very impressive.
https://churchbrew.com
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Day 12
Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM
☁️ 68 °F
Altitude: 325 ft
United States Hillside Lake 41.61297, -73.8107941°36’47” N 73°48’39” W
Final Distination, Wappinger Falls NY
September 20, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I made it to New York! Had a fun ILS instrument approach into Hudson Valley Airport (KPOU).

So far, I've flown a total of 22 hours.

I will be staying in Wappinger Falls for the next 3-4 days while I attend a wedding party and visiting with my brothers and family.Read more
TravelerCongrats on making it to New York!!
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Day 13
Friday, September 21, 2018 at 2:38 PM
☁️ 70 °F
Altitude: 138 ft
United States Wappinger Lake 41.60531, -73.9126941°36’19” N 73°54’46” W
Hanging Out With The Family
September 21, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Hanging out and running errands for tomorrow's big party.
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Day 14
Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 5:00 PM
☀️ 64 °F
Altitude: 292 ft
United States Hillside Lake 41.6128, -73.8106641°36’46” N 73°48’38” W
Tyler and Rachel's Wedding Party
September 22, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Tyler and Rachel were married on 8/16/18. Wedding reception of about 60 guests. Loads of fun!
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Day 15
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 1:29 PM
☀️ 63 °F
Altitude: 315 ft
United States Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport 43.34152, -73.6049843°20’29” N 73°36’18” W
Joy Ride with Brother Don to Glen Falls
September 23, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Don and I flew to Glen Falls, NY which is north of Albany. Beautiful day to fly.
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Day 16
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 9:17 AM
⛅ 55 °F
Altitude: 144 ft
United States Dutchess County Airport 41.62493, -73.8833941°37’30” N 73°53’0” W
Heading Back Home
September 24, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Had a minor scare this morning. Couldn't find the keys to my plane, only to discover they were dangling off the plane.

Going to try to make it to Fort Wayne, IN today to avoid the storm system heading for the east coast.Read more
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Day 16
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 1:54 PM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 823 ft
United States Fort Wayne International Airport 40.981281, -85.19435940°58’53” N 85°11’40” W
IFR Approach into Fort Wayne, IN
September 24, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
After a 3.9 hour flight, two of which were spent in the clouds, I had to perform an instrument approach thru three layers of clouds.

I think I am now on the west side of the storm system.

Welcome to Indiana, the most boring state in the Union.Read more
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Day 17
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6:30 PM
☁️ 61 °F
Altitude: 1,027 ft
United States Platte Gardens 39.29513, -94.6829139°17’42” N 94°40’58” W
"I'm On An Epic Adventure!"
September 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Made it to Kansas City, MO after a 3.9 hours of flying through clouds and fighting a 40 knot headwind.

Sitting at the bar having a beer. When asked what brings me to town, I respond that "I am on an epic adventure!". Great conversations follow.

So far, I have flown 30.5 hours. 5.8 hours have been flown in the clouds under instrument control.Read more
TravelerWow. That sounds like some intense flying.
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Day 18
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 1:55 PM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 5,801 ft
United States Dove Valley 39.58033, -104.8467139°34’49” N 104°50’48” W
Landed at the Centennial Airport, CO
September 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
The elevation for this airport is 5,800 feet, making it a high altitude airport.
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Day 18
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM
⛅ 68 °F
Altitude: 5,814 ft
United States Centennial 39.57986, -104.8786839°34’47” N 104°52’43” W
Hanging Out With Bud & Rosemary
September 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Hanging out with my good friends Bud and Rosemary.

On Thursday, Bud and I flew far south to the Spanish Peak mountains. Had lunch at the Pueblo, CO (KPUB) airport.
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Day 20
Friday, September 28, 2018 at 1:53 PM
☀️ 82 °F
Altitude: 5,299 ft
United States Albuquerque International Airport 35.04334, -106.6129235°2’36” N 106°36’47” W
Albuquerque, NM is Nice & Sunny
September 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Albuquerque has lots of sun, lots of cactus, and delicious Mexican food. Kind of the opossite of Seattle.
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Day 20
Friday, September 28, 2018 at 5:20 PM
☀️ 82 °F
Altitude: 6,519 ft
United States Canon la Cueva 35.1907, -106.4795935°11’27” N 106°28’47” W
Sandia Peak Tram and Hiking Trail
September 28, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
The Sandia Peak Tramway is an aerial tramway located adjacent to Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It stretches from the northeast edge of the city to the crestline of the Sandia Mountains and has the world's third longest single span. It is the longest aerial tram in the United States. The vertical is over 4,000 feet.

I enjoyed a hike along the crescent trail.Read more
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Day 21
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 7,093 ft
United States Cheyava Falls 36.15598, -111.9647336°9’22” N 111°57’53” W
Flying Over The Grand Canyon
September 29, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
I flew northbound via the Zuni Corridor and circled around and flew south along the Dragon Corridor. Very cool experience.
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Day 21
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 3:00 PM
☀️ 93 °F
Altitude: 2,303 ft
United States City of Henderson 35.99711, -115.1260135°59’50” N 115°7’34” W
Rhonda Joins Me in Las Vegas
September 29, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Rhonda flew into Vegas the night before and will be flying with me for the rest of the journey.
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Day 22
Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 3:15 PM
⛅ 81 °F
Altitude: 72 ft
United States Signal Hill 33.80395, -118.1778933°48’14” N 118°10’40” W
John Wayne Airport, Orange County, CA
September 30, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
We flew into John Wayne Airport. A very technical IFR flight into So. Cal.

Enjoying a post flight IPA at the Ten Mile Brewery. www.tenmilebrewing.com
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Day 22
Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 9:27 PM
🌙 68 °F
Altitude: 92 ft
United States Marineland (historical)33.73817, -118.3972233°44’17” N 118°23’50” W
Dinner with Chris Furgis at Bashi
September 30, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Great time catching up with my long time friend, Chris Furgis. Chris and were engineering students at the University of Utah back in the 80's.

Bashi at Terranea is a fancy resort restaurant in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Day 23
Monday, October 1, 2018 at 3:18 PM
⛅ 73 °F
Altitude: 125 ft
United States Fulton 38.50701, -122.7730138°30’25” N 122°46’23” W
Landed in Santa Rosa, CA
October 1, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Starting the afternoon wine tasting at the Kendall-Jackson Estate. Also visited Fogline Winery that was also excellent.
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Day 24
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 12:39 PM
⛅ 70 °F
Altitude: 105 ft
United States Windsor 38.5479, -122.8168838°32’52” N 122°49’1” W
Enjoying Another Day in Wine Country
October 2, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Woke up to rain with the forecast for more rain. Decided to spend one more day in wine country.

Visited the Armstrong Redwood Forest Preserve. Beautiful, old and very tall trees.
www.sonomacounty.com/articles/armstrong-redwoods

In October 2017 the Tubbs wildfire burned much of Northern California. The fire destroyed 2,800 home in Santa Rosa. The city is quickly rebuilding.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/10/21/…Read more
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