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Trying to get home today - Help with weather Interpretation
- Thread starter N4590W
- Start date
Burlington, WI
- Aircraft Year
- 1976
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1456J - IO-390
- Serial Number
- 456
Hopefully it worked(or is working) out. I don’t know what direction you are but I see mostly VFR conditions covering AZ & beyond. I also see widely scattered rain & some stronger storms. The surface winds aren’t bad, not really vouching for turbulence.
I’d tackle it in stages, or reasonable leg lengths. Onboard weather is always helpful, keep a suitable airport in the back pocket at all times. If surface winds get strong, go somewhere else or find a runway somewhat lined with the wind. Everything is easier during daylight.
I’d tackle it in stages, or reasonable leg lengths. Onboard weather is always helpful, keep a suitable airport in the back pocket at all times. If surface winds get strong, go somewhere else or find a runway somewhat lined with the wind. Everything is easier during daylight.
Cave Creek, AZ
- Aircraft Year
- 1977
- Aircraft Type
- 112TCA
- Reg Number
- N4590W
- Serial Number
- 13180
Thanks for the insight. I’m still at the airport (KSEE). Mountains surround San Diego and that’s what I’m trying to figure out. If I get past those, I can probably make it okay. The path is obstructed with restricted area, so there are 2 routes. Through Yuma, or the northern route which goes by Palm Springs. This is why I need my instrument. Just sitting next to the plane seeing if it opens. Otherwise it’ll be night 2 in Santee, CA. 
Burlington, WI
- Aircraft Year
- 1976
- Aircraft Type
- 112/A
- Reg Number
- N1456J - IO-390
- Serial Number
- 456
Fine by El Centro, just need a pass(I-10?) to get through. I don’t know the specifics out there. Did you check to make sure the R areas are hot? Anyway, good luck, fly safe.
Glendale, AZ
- Aircraft Type
- 112TCA
- Reg Number
- N91GM
- Serial Number
- 13184
Thanks for the insight. I’m still at the airport (KSEE). Mountains surround San Diego and that’s what I’m trying to figure out. If I get past those, I can probably make it okay. The path is obstructed with restricted area, so there are 2 routes. Through Yuma, or the northern route which goes by Palm Springs. This is why I need my instrument. Just sitting next to the plane seeing if it opens. Otherwise it’ll be night 2 in Santee, CA.
A little late for me to respond since I'm on the East Coast and have been on the road all day today. If I had responded I would suggest low over interstate 8 through the mountains. As the best way to get out of San Diego with Low ceilings.
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Cave Creek, AZ
- Aircraft Year
- 1977
- Aircraft Type
- 112TCA
- Reg Number
- N4590W
- Serial Number
- 13180
Following the highway out is a great idea. Kept checking the cloud base and I probably could have gone out yesterday afternoon. If I could have filed an IFR flight plan I would have been home Friday. Well, its clear this morning. Thanks for the response.