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Cross-Country Flying: Tips and Tricks for Planning and Executing Successful Tips

Aviators of Tomorrow

Identify suitable airports or FBOs (Fixed-Base Operators) for refueling along the way, ensuring you have ample fuel reserves. This way, you have options for landing if needed, ensuring the safety of both yourself and your aircraft. It is highly recommended to have GPS navigation capabilities for cross-country flights.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. The fixed-base operator (Regional Jet Center) filled up our fuel tanks and provided complimentary hot dogs and ice cream for brunch. After 50 minutes, we were taxiing to the runway.