Curyfury Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 Might by flying an r22 from the southern states of texas, new mexico area to California. Im trying to find the safest route thru the high parts of the mountains that go to 5k msl or higher. Any suggestions? 1 Quote
Pohi Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 I go the southern route, south end of ca, and scoot across there. Down by yuma, then work across, Tucson, El paso, etc. I've only done it a few times, and never in a 22, so I'm not an expert by any means. Quote
rick1128 Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 It would depend on where if California you are going. However, Robinson has a required route for ferry flights out of the factory. I would consider that a starting point. It basically follows I-10. A good deal of the area along your route of flight can be quite hostile, so personally I would not get too far from the interstate. Quote
Pohi Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 If you are gonna go down the I-10, put it on a trailer and save a ton of money getting it there :-) Quote
Spike Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 What kind of nav equipment do you have? GPS? If so, follow the pink line while keeping major interstates in view (hiking distance). As the Pig dude, suggested, I-10 depending on how far south TX you are. I-40 is an option from mid-TX…. Quote
Curyfury Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 If you are gonna go down the I-10, put it on a trailer and save a ton of money getting it there :-)Can i still log pic time if i sit in the cockpit while on a trailer? I need the pic time more than i need the money. Wait, what? Oh, thats right, im still a desperate low time pilot. No wonder my money logic has gone out the window! This r22 will only have a single vor and foreflight. If im gonna fly close enough to see the highway, i might as well Be right next to the highway since it will most likely be at the low points. Ive rerouted my plans to follow i-10 and it looks better than my original route. Thanks! 1 Quote
r22butters Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I've flown the western part of that route, Phoenix to Long Beach. The best part of sticking close to 10 is that it keeps you within reach of McDonalds,...after all it is mcrib season! Quote
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