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May 2017 Ottawa - Charlotte - Atlanta

Lycosaurus

Lycosaurus

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Weather is warming up, but not too quickly in Ottawa. Shirley and I both had a week off planned, and the weather looked might good going south. We fancied visiting Charlotte, and go play tourist in Atlanta. Off we go. Six day trip, about 11 hours of flying.

Lots of photos... apologies in advance.

We depart Carp airport for Watertown NY for a CBP visit. All quick and efficient, and we are given a thumbs-up to proceed. We plan one more stop for fuel at KCBE, Cumberland Regional in MD.

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Arriving at KCBE, Cumberland Regional, MD. Note the cottages on arrival path.
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Arrival in Charlotte (KEQY Monroe)
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Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte. Well worth the visit.
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A walk in the park ..... Charlotte Freedom Park.

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On our way back to the airport, we stumble upon a Tesla "Gallery". Since our flight will not depart without us (and we will never have to give up our seat), we take a detour for a quick visit.
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Two days in Charlotte NC. Very nice place, but time to go visit Atlanta.

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After a short 1 1/2 hour flight, we take in the Delta Flight Museum
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You're never too old to be a kid.
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737
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Goofing off
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737 full motion simulator. Free to try the cockpit and taxi. Landing and full motion $$$$400 per hour.
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Gee... that amount of cash gets me about 10 hours in the RV with full motion, and turbulence included.
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Now that's what I call an airport car.
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Delta Flight Museum also has a 747 in the parking lot.
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Wire bundles with tie-wraps. Oh the horror!
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Our RV panel is almost like the 747, just a few knobs and switches to add.
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Atlanta's World of Coca Cola
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Goofy things to do when playing tourist.
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Centennial Olympic Park
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The King Center - Martin Luther King
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Took the CNN tour
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Somebody doesn't want to share
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Great way to get around town
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Bucket list.... We both did the iFly wind tunnel thing. 2 x 1 minute sessions. Flying RVs is much cheaper. (photo of another youngster who was quite adept).
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Here's a Youtube video of Shirley's 2nd minute iFLY flight
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Storms were brewing in the Midwest, with Snow in Colorado, flooding in other states. Time to leave. Filed IFR due to ground fog. Heading for Pittsburgh for refuel and CBP eApis departure airport.
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Flying over the clouds .... smooth ride.
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IFR arrival at Allegheny (Pittsburg). Some rain, clouds at 2200 ft, weather improving.
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We never tire looking at our magic ride.
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Time for the last leg back to Carp.

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Weather now much nicer back in Ottawa.
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Carp Airport, left base rwy 10
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Total flying time was about 11 hours over a 6 day period. What a way to travel.
 
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