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Re: Illinois RON Watertown, Dodge Co, Burlington are fine choices a bit further North. These are all in WI not to far from RIPON. Most any of these will start to show the energy of Airventure towards this weekend.

Re: Illinois RON We may meet Monday morning on the FISKE arrival? I'll be inbound then too. Yes, Mattoon is a very nice airport. There should be some easy hotel options right there. If you have favorable WX and winds come further North. Peru, IL is another nice airport.

Re: Canadian Flying I grew up on the South shore of L Superior, just back from driving up for a visit. The last I flew to Canada was 3 years ago, yeah jump through the eapis hoops and call prior too. I assume you have been to Mackinac Island already? Recent enough that you don't need another...

Re: Oshkosh 2016 I'll be there Monday for sure, maybe a bit more on either side.

Re: Bird Strike The posted graph is very telling, mostly about the altitudes of bird strikes. The types of birds most commonly hit are the ones often seen around airports and fields, no surprise. I realize we have to takeoff and land, but I try to stay above 3000 AGL for most any enroute...

Re: New Member from Connecticut Welcome, fairly new here myself. From CT to FL? May I ask how many would usually go? Solo or just 1 more? Most of the Commander models aren't the fastest out there for gallons burned, but then we could all do the airlines if we wanted the most cost effective...

Yes, thanks to the help of XM weather. I flew the plane from IN today, no issues. I think many areas could use some TLC. I'll start with a wash & wax, then move on towards more important stuff. I'll try a picture.

Re: Dream Hop - Alaska Two of us flew from MS to and around AK some, FAI, Merril, Palmer, Talkeetna, ENA back in 1992. It was a GREAT trip, just a series of cross-countries. The terrain isn't as big a deal as some imagine, you go around the biggies, not over them. Our time was late July...

Re: Oshkosh 2016 Yes, any aircraft owner/pilot enthusiast should make a visit to Oshkosh. The flight Notam may be out already, or sign up at the EAA site to get mailed a paper copy. I live about 73 miles away, so I fly in every year. My favorite activities is research on whatever is of...

Flew the 112 Commander home, time now for TLC.