Eclipse 2024

[Bryan Cotton]

Anyone planning to fly somewhere to see the eclipse? We haven't picked an airport yet but probably somewhere between Carbondale IL and Columbus, IN. Will be a 250-300 NM trip.

[rick9mjn]

one idea, for the Eclipse viewing is airport LVW, Lawrenceville ill -Vincennes Ind. the parking ramp is huge, also ,
i think is saw a poster showing info about the viewing event,,,,,
good luck
here is the best link that i found, that shows the track of the center blockage of the Eclipse

http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/so ... om=12&LC=1

[rick9mjn]

http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/so ... om=12&LC=1

[Bryan Cotton]

Thanks, that's a good option!

[Bryan Cotton]

I think we are heading to KPJY.

[rick9mjn]

here is another interactive map
http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/so ... MAP&OMap=0

[Bryan Cotton]

Our buddies are ditching due to winds. I think we are going to shoot for an 0630 departure and fly to Benton, IL H96. They have a lounge, crew car, plus walmart/McDonalds in walking distance.

The crosswinds in the afternoon may be too hairy for Poplar Grove, as the grass runways are soaked and closed by notam. But we can stop at KDKB on the way back, get gas & food, and wait until sunset when they are supposed to drop off.

[Bryan Cotton]

Fuel stop at KAAA

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Parked at H96, Benton IL.

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[Bryan Cotton]

My coworkers picture, but this is what it looked like.

Awesome. Over 6 hours of flying.

[Bryan Cotton]