World Tour 042-Norfolk to New Orleans – Southeast USA

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Welcome to stage 42 of the tour, this time visiting the southeastern US states of Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. From the small farmland towns of North Carolina to the major city of Charlotte, you’ll visit some spectacular airfields in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains before heading down into Georgia to its largest city, and one of America’s great cities, Atlanta. The second part of the stage will take you through the southern states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana along the Gulf of Mexico coast to finish in the city known as ‘The Big Easy’ – New Orleans

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Total Legs: 26 Total Distance: 1149 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 11 minutes

Leg 1

Flying from KORF

Leg Distance: 42.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

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KORF(KORF) to Willoughby Bay(POI1)

Distance: 7.53NM Bearing: 318° 4 minutes

After takeoff, head northwest towards Willoughby Bay, which sits to the north of Norfolk Naval Station

Willoughby Bay(POI1) to Hampton Roads(POI2)

Distance: 7.69NM Bearing: 247° 4 minutes

Once you pass the naval base and enter the main bay, turn to the southwest towards the long causeway crossing the bay. Just past the causeway, on the left shore, is a large warehouse which sits at the head of a wide river channel. Follow this river southwest

Hampton Roads(POI2) to Nansemond River(POI3)

Distance: 6.26NM Bearing: 239° 3 minutes

Follow the river as it turns to the south towards the town of Suffolk

Nansemond River(POI3) to Suffolk(POI4)

Distance: 6.08NM Bearing: 204° 3 minutes

As you approach the centre of town, turn right and follow the railway out of town to the west

Suffolk(POI4) to Carrsville(POI5)

Distance: 10.3NM Bearing: 277° 5 minutes

Follow the railway line west

Carrsville(POI5) to KFKN(KFKN)

Distance: 5.03NM Bearing: 267° 2 minutes

When the railway turns slightly to the south, you should see the airport ahead, which sits just to the north of the tracks

Leg 2

Flying from KFKN

Leg Distance: 63.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

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KFKN(KFKN) to Boykins(POI6)

Distance: 15.67NM Bearing: 256° 8 minutes

After takeoff, head south to the town and then to the large retail park at its western edge. From here continue along the railway, which is running parallel to the road, and follow it to the southwest to the town of Boykins

Boykins(POI6) to Roanoke Rapids(POI7)

Distance: 21.68NM Bearing: 260° 10 minutes

Just after the town of Boykins you will see another rail line branch off to the south. Continue west for a few more miles and you should see the transmission line clearing just to the right side of the train line, cutting its way in a straight line forward towards the city of Roanoke Rapids. Follow the power lines

Roanoke Rapids(POI7) to Roanoke Rapids Lake(POI8)

Distance: 18.55NM Bearing: 290° 9 minutes

Head west from Roanoke Rapids along the lake, which will soon reduce in width as it continues west

Roanoke Rapids Lake(POI8) to 70NC(70NC)

Distance: 7.46NM Bearing: 291° 4 minutes

A few miles after the river does a series of hairpin bends, you will see the power line clearing running along the south side of the river and past a large, square shaped open field. Just at the northern edge of this field is the grass airstrip

Leg 3

Flying from 70NC

Leg Distance: 43.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

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70NC(70NC) to Henderson(POI9)

Distance: 16.54NM Bearing: 235° 8 minutes

From the airfield, head southwest and track along Interstate 85, which will lead us all the way to our next airport. The road will fork near the town of Henderson. Take the right fork and continue southwest

Henderson(POI9) to Oxford(POI10)

Distance: 8.55NM Bearing: 263° 4 minutes

As it approaches the town of Oxford, the highway will curve around more to the south

Oxford(POI10) to I-85(POI11)

Distance: 9NM Bearing: 232° 4 minutes

Continue along the highway

I-85(POI11) to 8NC8(8NC8)

Distance: 9.6NM Bearing: 219° 5 minutes

Follow the highway until it crosses Falls Lake. Just to the south of the bridge is Lake Ridge Aero Park

Leg 4

Flying from 8NC8

Leg Distance: 53.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.

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8NC8(8NC8) to Durham(POI12)

Distance: 7.18NM Bearing: 242° 3 minutes

Head southwest to the center of the City of Durham. I-85 will lead the way. From the centre of town, turn to the northwest

Durham(POI12) to Huckleberry Hill(POI13)

Distance: 5.16NM Bearing: 317° 2 minutes

Follow the highway that leads northeast out of town. It will pass Duke University before joining with I-85 and head west

Huckleberry Hill(POI13) to Hillsborough(POI14)

Distance: 6.22NM Bearing: 290° 3 minutes

Keep following the highway. It will soon pass the town of Hillsborough and continue west

Hillsborough(POI14) to Mebane(POI15)

Distance: 6.29NM Bearing: 292° 3 minutes

The highway will pass by the town of Mebane, and an area of large warehouse complexes

Mebane(POI15) to Burlington(POI16)

Distance: 9.48NM Bearing: 273° 5 minutes

The freeway will pass south of the city of Burlington, and north of its airport

Burlington(POI16) to Greensboro(POI17)

Distance: 12.25NM Bearing: 278° 6 minutes

Follow the highway west towards the city of Greensboro. Near a group of warehouses, there will be a large interchange before the city. Turn left and follow the highway south

Greensboro(POI17) to Greensboro Urban Loop(POI18)

Distance: 1.71NM Bearing: 207° 1 minutes

Follow this road for a brief period until it turns off to the west. Leave the road and continue south to a golf course a couple of miles ahead

Greensboro Urban Loop(POI18) to 3A4(3A4)

Distance: 5.52NM Bearing: 185° 3 minutes

Turn directly south from the golf course and you should be lined up with the airstrip, just to the left of the road

Leg 5

Flying from 3A4

Leg Distance: 45.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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3A4(3A4) to I85 – I74(POI19)

Distance: 11.65NM Bearing: 275° 6 minutes

Fly directly west after takeoff and you will soon pass over I-73, then Randleman Lake before meeting I-85 near its large interchange with I-74. Turn to the left and follow I-85 to the southwest

I85 – I74(POI19) to Thomasville(POI20)

Distance: 8.46NM Bearing: 250° 4 minutes

Continue following the highway past the town of Thomasville

Thomasville(POI20) to I-85(POI21)

Distance: 4.99NM Bearing: 252° 2 minutes

The two carriageways of the highway will split for a few miles then rejoin just to the west of Lexington. Keep tracking southwest

I-85(POI21) to I-85(POI22)

Distance: 8.46NM Bearing: 256° 4 minutes

The highway will merge with another road and continue heading southwest, past a large rail marshalling yard to your left

I-85(POI22) to Salisbury(POI23)

Distance: 9.22NM Bearing: 238° 4 minutes

Just after the rail yard, the highway will curve around the town of Salisbury. Leave the highway and continue forward to the center of town

Salisbury(POI23) to KRUQ(KRUQ)

Distance: 2.75NM Bearing: 247° 1 minutes

Rowan County Airport is just after the town, at its southwestern edge

Leg 6

Flying from KRUQ

Leg Distance: 36.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.

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KRUQ(KRUQ) to China Grove(POI24)

Distance: 6.57NM Bearing: 212° 3 minutes

From Rowan Country airport, head south and rejoin Interstate Highway 85, heading southwest. Before the town of China Grove, ignore the two other roads heading southwest and stay with the interstate on the left

China Grove(POI24) to Kannapolis(POI25)

Distance: 5.56NM Bearing: 196° 3 minutes

The highway will curve to the left, then right around a lake at the town of Kannapolis, before turning further to the west

Kannapolis(POI25) to Concord(POI26)

Distance: 6.17NM Bearing: 249° 3 minutes

Continue along the highway southwest, and as it turns south passing Concord Regional Airport

Concord(POI26) to I-485 Junction(POI27)

Distance: 3.76NM Bearing: 214° 2 minutes

Keep following I-85 as it passes a large shopping mall to your right, and Charlotte Motor Speedway to your left, before meeting I-485 at another large interchange

I-485 Junction(POI27) to Hidden Valley(POI28)

Distance: 4.33NM Bearing: 216° 2 minutes

Continue along the highway as it heads southwest towards the city of Charlotte. Once you can see the city, head directly for it

Hidden Valley(POI28) to Charlotte(POI29)

Distance: 6.42NM Bearing: 239° 3 minutes

Pass along to the right side of the city, giving you a great view of downtown from the left window. You should also spot the large stadium at the edge of the city, which is home to the Carolina Panthers football team

Charlotte(POI29) to KCLT(KCLT)

Distance: 3.55NM Bearing: 276° 2 minutes

Turning west from the downtown area, you'll easily make out the Charlotte/Douglas international airport ahead

Leg 7

Flying from KCLT

Leg Distance: 55.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.

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KCLT(KCLT) to McAdenville(POI30)

Distance: 6.7NM Bearing: 305° 3 minutes

After takeoff, pick up I-85 again, which runs east-west along the north of the airport. Turn left and follow it west

McAdenville(POI30) to Gastonia(POI31)

Distance: 8.36NM Bearing: 279° 4 minutes

Follow the highway as it moves west and passes by a long line of large retail outlets, then bypasses the town of Gastonia. You can also fly directly over the town and meet the highway again on the other side

Gastonia(POI31) to Crowders Mountain(POI32)

Distance: 3.24NM Bearing: 259° 2 minutes

The highway will turn to the southwest as it passes Crowders Mountain on your left, then form an interchange with highway 74 heading west. Turn to the right and follow highway 74 west, and through the town of Kings Mountain

Crowders Mountain(POI32) to US-74(POI33)

Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 279° 3 minutes

Keep following the highway as it turns to the northwest

US-74(POI33) to Shelby(POI34)

Distance: 6.55NM Bearing: 301° 3 minutes

Follow the road as it passes Moss Lake to the north, then on to the town of Shelby

Shelby(POI34) to Mooresboro(POI35)

Distance: 6.86NM Bearing: 282° 3 minutes

Continuing west from Shelby, follow the highway west and it will shortly be rejoined by the Shelby bypass and through the small town of Mooresboro

Mooresboro(POI35) to Forest City(POI36)

Distance: 8.56NM Bearing: 281° 4 minutes

Following US-74 westbound, it will take a left curve around a group of large buildings which is a data center for the social media giant, Facebook. Just after here, you'll see two exits heading to the north. Take the second of the exits

Forest City(POI36) to Rutherfordton(POI37)

Distance: 4.39NM Bearing: 316° 2 minutes

This highway, US-74A, will take you north west past some local businesses and shopping areas, before turning north again towards Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton(POI37) to KFQD(KFQD)

Distance: 4.19NM Bearing: 14° 2 minutes

As you point north along the highway, you should see the airport a few miles ahead to the north

Leg 8

Flying from KFQD

Leg Distance: 37.96 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

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KFQD(KFQD) to Lake James(POI38)

Distance: 18.08NM Bearing: 359° 9 minutes

Head north from Rutherford Airport. After some hilly terrain, and crossing over I40 as it heads east-west, you will eventually come to the western reaches of Lake James, which at this point will appear more like a river heading west. From here turn northwest

Lake James(POI38) to Celo Knob(POI39)

Distance: 15.36NM Bearing: 311° 7 minutes

Heading northwest you'll see a series of mountain ranges ahead, dominated by a peak at the northern end of the most distant one. Head towards this peak. Gain enough altitude to curve around the peak's north side

Celo Knob(POI39) to 2NC0(2NC0)

Distance: 4.52NM Bearing: 278° 2 minutes

Pass by the peak of Celo Knob, keeping it just to your left, then turn to the west where you will see a golf course on another hill across the valley. The airfield is in the middle of the golf course

Leg 9

Flying from 2NC0

Leg Distance: 43.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

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2NC0(2NC0) to I-26(POI40)

Distance: 10.79NM Bearing: 249° 5 minutes

Departing the airport, head southwest while descending down the western side of the mountain range. Once you meet flatter land, you'll see Interstate Hwy 26 running to the south. Turn and follow it

I-26(POI40) to Asheville(POI41)

Distance: 11.57NM Bearing: 194° 6 minutes

The French Broad River will soon be running south alongside the highway, then to the left you should see the city of Asheville.

Asheville(POI41) to Lake Julian(POI42)

Distance: 7.14NM Bearing: 176° 3 minutes

Keep heading south over the forested area as the highway turns away to the right. Nestled in the forest is the grand Biltmore estate. Just beyond the forest will be Lake Julian

Lake Julian(POI42) to Asheville Regl(POI43)

Distance: 3.21NM Bearing: 182° 2 minutes

Head south past the lake then over Asheville Regional Airport beyond it. Follow the small highway that curves around the south of the airport, and heads southwest

Asheville Regl(POI43) to Boylston(POI44)

Distance: 6.18NM Bearing: 229° 3 minutes

Keep following the road until it starts to run along the left side of a small mountain ridge. Part of the way along the mountain you'll come across a small lake and a power line clearing crossing the road.

Boylston(POI44) to Blantyre(POI45)

Distance: 3.43NM Bearing: 188° 2 minutes

Flying south, just ahead you will see another road and a small river heading between two hills. Follow the road as it curls around the larger hill to the right and the airfield will be just around the corner

Blantyre(POI45) to 3NR3(3NR3)

Distance: 1.63NM Bearing: 230° 1 minutes

The airfield sits as the bottom of Fodderstack Mountain, which has a quarry at its base

Leg 10

Flying from 3NR3

Leg Distance: 46.96 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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3NR3(3NR3) to Brevard(POI46)

Distance: 4.21NM Bearing: 256° 2 minutes

Fly along the valley southwest, passing a small lake, then meeting up with a highway as it arrives at the town of Brevard

Brevard(POI46) to Rosman Highway(POI47)

Distance: 8.08NM Bearing: 229° 4 minutes

Follow the highway as it heads southwest between the hills. It will turn to the west as the terrain gets hillier

Rosman Highway(POI47) to Toxaway Lake(POI48)

Distance: 5.23NM Bearing: 270° 3 minutes

Head west across the hills to Toxaway Lake, which sits at the base of Toxaway Mountain.

Toxaway Lake(POI48) to Riley Mountain(POI49)

Distance: 6.69NM Bearing: 273° 3 minutes

Passing to the left side of the mountain, continue west past two neighboring golf courses and over the mountain behind the second course. From here, turn to the southwest

Riley Mountain(POI49) to Highlands(POI50)

Distance: 6.95NM Bearing: 243° 3 minutes

Ahead to the southwest, you will see another mountain. Fly past its right side and over more golf courses. Stay in this direction, over the town of Highlands, and another golf course

Highlands(POI50) to Sky Valley(POI51)

Distance: 8.05NM Bearing: 241° 4 minutes

After the town of Highlands, you'll head over some hilly terrain (and another golf course) before the land descends into a large valley

Sky Valley(POI51) to GE99(GE99)

Distance: 7.75NM Bearing: 242° 4 minutes

Looking southwest across the valley, you should be pointing towards another valley that leads southwest. Fly into this valley and onto Heaven's Landing airstrip at the valley's end

Leg 11

Flying from GE99

Leg Distance: 44.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

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GE99(GE99) to Lake Burton(POI52)

Distance: 6.72NM Bearing: 229° 3 minutes

Head southwest across the mountains and you will shortly be over Lake Burton. When you reach the center of the lake, turn south

Lake Burton(POI52) to Lake Burton(POI53)

Distance: 2.04NM Bearing: 195° 1 minutes

Fly to the south end of the lake, then turn back towards the southwest

Lake Burton(POI53) to Yonah Mountain(POI54)

Distance: 13.11NM Bearing: 230° 6 minutes

Flying southwest, you'll see some hills dotting the landscape ahead. Head for the largest one in the distance, Yonah Mountain

Yonah Mountain(POI54) to Cleveland(POI55)

Distance: 2.94NM Bearing: 209° 1 minutes

Passing to the right of Yonah Mountain, you'll see a road heading south. Follow it to the town of Cleveland

Cleveland(POI55) to Clermont(POI56)

Distance: 5.88NM Bearing: 183° 3 minutes

From Cleveland, head south along the left side of the hills.

Clermont(POI56) to Gainesville(POI57)

Distance: 10.63NM Bearing: 203° 5 minutes

Keep following the highway south (and slightly west) as it makes its way to the city of Gainesville

Gainesville(POI57) to KGVL(KGVL)

Distance: 3.41NM Bearing: 194° 2 minutes

Heading south over the town will take you directly to the airport

Leg 12

Flying from KGVL

Leg Distance: 47.32 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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KGVL(KGVL) to I-85(POI58)

Distance: 22.89NM Bearing: 222° 11 minutes

Head southwest from the airport, and we'll soon pick up I-85 also heading southwest

I-85(POI58) to Chamblee(POI59)

Distance: 9.42NM Bearing: 248° 5 minutes

Stay with I-85 as it turns more to the southwest and continues its journey to Atlanta. On the way you might see the large Vulcan Minerals Quarry to the left of the highway

Chamblee(POI59) to Brookhaven(POI60)

Distance: 3.49NM Bearing: 221° 2 minutes

Continue southwest along I-85 as it passes Dekalb Peachtree airport and the suburb of Brookhaven

Brookhaven(POI60) to I-75 Junction(POI61)

Distance: 5.02NM Bearing: 243° 2 minutes

The highway will form a junction with I-75 at the north end of downtown Atlanta. Leave the road here and turn to the west

I-75 Junction(POI61) to KFTY(KFTY)

Distance: 6.5NM Bearing: 266° 3 minutes

You'll pass over two rail yards, then a few miles ahead you should see Brown Field

Leg 13

Flying from KFTY

Leg Distance: 37.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

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KFTY(KFTY) to Atlanta(POI62)

Distance: 6.47NM Bearing: 89° 3 minutes

We'll take a tour of Atlanta's best sights by air, starting by heading east back towards the northern end of downtown, where we'll meet the highway and follow it south as it cuts through the city

Atlanta(POI62) to Atlanta(POI63)

Distance: 1.45NM Bearing: 180° 1 minutes

Heading south along the highway, we'll see the sporting fields of Georgia Tech College to the right, with the Coca-Cola world HQ building behind. To the left we'll see Atlanta's tallest building, the Bank of America Plaza

Atlanta(POI63) to Atlanta(POI64)

Distance: 0.72NM Bearing: 136° 0 minutes

Follow the highway as it turns left and cuts the city in half. To the right we'll see Georgia Dome, the home of the Atlanta Football team

Atlanta(POI64) to Stone Mountain(POI65)

Distance: 10.78NM Bearing: 80° 5 minutes

As the highway turns to the south around the city, head east and in the direction of Stone Mountain in the distance, which is a popular tourist attraction and joy flight destination. Keep an eye out to the left for the 'Hawkins National Laboratory' from the TV show 'Stranger Things', which is actually a medical facility in Emory University

Stone Mountain(POI65) to Atlanta(POI66)

Distance: 11.55NM Bearing: 257° 6 minutes

Once you've checked out Stone Mountain, turn around and head back west towards the south end of the city

Atlanta(POI66) to KATL(KATL)

Distance: 6.84NM Bearing: 202° 3 minutes

At the south end of the city there is a large freeway interchange. Take the road south from here, which will lead you to Atlanta International Airport, the busiest in the USA

Leg 14

Flying from KATL

Leg Distance: 40.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.

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KATL(KATL) to Sandtown(POI67)

Distance: 8.35NM Bearing: 296° 4 minutes

After takeoff, head northwest to follow the power line clearing heading west

Sandtown(POI67) to I-20(POI68)

Distance: 23.2NM Bearing: 279° 11 minutes

Follow the power line clearing west until it is crossed by Interstate Highway 20 heading southwest

I-20(POI68) to Bremen(POI69)

Distance: 5.34NM Bearing: 260° 3 minutes

Follow I-20 west for a few miles until it's junction with state highway 1 heading south, just near a petroleum tank farm

Bremen(POI69) to KCTJ(KCTJ)

Distance: 3.22NM Bearing: 186° 2 minutes

A few miles south of the road junction is the West Georgia Regional Airport

Leg 15

Flying from KCTJ

Leg Distance: 45.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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KCTJ(KCTJ) to I-20(POI70)

Distance: 16.92NM Bearing: 278° 8 minutes

After takeoff, head west to once again meet Interstate Highway 20 also heading west and crossing into the state of Alabama

I-20(POI70) to Oxford(POI71)

Distance: 17.55NM Bearing: 267° 8 minutes

Keep following the highway west to the town of Oxford, sitting just south of a group of hills

Oxford(POI71) to KASN(KASN)

Distance: 10.89NM Bearing: 263° 5 minutes

Continue west with the highway to Talladega Municipal Airport, which lies next to the major motor racing venue of Talladega Superspeedway

Leg 16

Flying from KASN

Leg Distance: 46.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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KASN(KASN) to Horn Mountain(POI72)

Distance: 16.31NM Bearing: 190° 8 minutes

Fly south to the tallest point of the long mountain ridge called Horn Mountain

Horn Mountain(POI72) to Horn Mountain(POI73)

Distance: 6.82NM Bearing: 177° 3 minutes

Follow the mountain ridge south

Horn Mountain(POI73) to Goodwater(POI74)

Distance: 7.25NM Bearing: 179° 3 minutes

When the mountain ridge turns away to the west, continue south to the nearby town of Goodwater

Goodwater(POI74) to AL71(AL71)

Distance: 16.14NM Bearing: 172° 8 minutes

Keep flying south to Lake Martin, and Willow Point Airport between the main lake and its western arm

Leg 17

Flying from AL71

Leg Distance: 50.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

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AL71(AL71) to Martin Dam(POI75)

Distance: 8.28NM Bearing: 159° 4 minutes

After takeoff, fly southeast to Martin Dam at the southern tip of the lake

Martin Dam(POI75) to Tallassee(POI76)

Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 177° 4 minutes

Follow the river like reservoir south to another dam at the town of Tallassee

Tallassee(POI76) to I-85(POI77)

Distance: 6.69NM Bearing: 190° 3 minutes

Follow the road running south to meet Interstate Highway 85

I-85(POI77) to Knollwood(POI78)

Distance: 8.72NM Bearing: 249° 4 minutes

Follow I-85 southwest

Knollwood(POI78) to Montgomery(POI79)

Distance: 12.78NM Bearing: 274° 6 minutes

The highway will lead you west to the city of Montgomery, the state capital of Alabama and known as the birthplace of the civil rights movement

Montgomery(POI79) to KMGM(KMGM)

Distance: 5.81NM Bearing: 233° 3 minutes

Montgomery regional airport lies a few miles southwest of the city center

Leg 18

Flying from KMGM

Leg Distance: 35.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.

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KMGM(KMGM) to I-65(POI80)

Distance: 4.44NM Bearing: 181° 2 minutes

Fly south for a few miles to meet Interstate Highway 65

I-65(POI80) to Greenville(POI81)

Distance: 24.8NM Bearing: 213° 12 minutes

Follow the highway southwest to the large town of Greenville

Greenville(POI81) to AL10(POI82)

Distance: 4.76NM Bearing: 141° 2 minutes

Overfly the Maccrenshaw Airport runway on the northern edge of Greenville and it will point you to state road 10 heading southeast away from the town

AL10(POI82) to 68AL(68AL)

Distance: 1.83NM Bearing: 92° 1 minutes

Just after the road turns to the east, you will reach 2 grass airfields on the north side of the road. Land on the longer (western) runway of Heart of Dixie Aero Estates

Leg 19

Flying from 68AL

Leg Distance: 34.08 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

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68AL(68AL) to Point A Lake(POI83)

Distance: 25.87NM Bearing: 181° 12 minutes

After takeoff, head south until you reach the small reservoir of Point A Lake, which runs downstream from the larger Gantt Lake

Point A Lake(POI83) to Andalusia(POI84)

Distance: 4.2NM Bearing: 163° 2 minutes

Continue south to the large town of Andalusia

Andalusia(POI84) to 79J(79J)

Distance: 4.01NM Bearing: 98° 2 minutes

South Alabama Regional Airport is a few miles east of Andalusia

Leg 20

Flying from 79J

Leg Distance: 58.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.

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79J(79J) to Choctawhatchee Bay(POI85)

Distance: 50.95NM Bearing: 182° 24 minutes

After takeoff, head south into the Florida panhandle, then all the way south to Choctawhatchee Bay near the Florida Coast, passing over the eastern part of Eglin Air Force Base, the largest in the USA

Choctawhatchee Bay(POI85) to KDTS(KDTS)

Distance: 7.29NM Bearing: 244° 3 minutes

Fly southeast across the bay to the beach town of Destin, and the Destin Executive Airport running across the peninsula

Leg 21

Flying from KDTS

Leg Distance: 45.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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KDTS(KDTS) to Santa Rosa Sound(POI86)

Distance: 17.51NM Bearing: 274° 8 minutes

After takeoff, follow the coast west. The long and narrow waterway named Santa Rosa Sound connects Choctawhatchee Bay and Pensacola Bay

Santa Rosa Sound(POI86) to Pensacola Bay(POI87)

Distance: 26.04NM Bearing: 265° 12 minutes

Continue west to the entrance of Pensacola Bay

Pensacola Bay(POI87) to KNPA(KNPA)

Distance: 1.5NM Bearing: 339° 1 minutes

Just north of the bay entrance is Pensacola Naval Air Station, major training base for the US Marines and Navy, and home to the legendary Blue Angels precision flying team

Leg 22

Flying from KNPA

Leg Distance: 43.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

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KNPA(KNPA) to Bayou Saint John(POI88)

Distance: 12.88NM Bearing: 254° 6 minutes

Keep following the series of coastal waterways west into Alabama, and to the next coastal inlet near Perdido Beach

Bayou Saint John(POI88) to Fort Morgan Peninsula(POI89)

Distance: 14.66NM Bearing: 262° 7 minutes

Continue west along the coast to the Fort Morgan Peninsula, which separates Bon Secour Bay from the Gulf of Mexico

Fort Morgan Peninsula(POI89) to Fort Morgan(POI90)

Distance: 10.21NM Bearing: 271° 5 minutes

Sitting on the end of the peninsula is Fort Morgan. This National Historic Landmark was completed in 1834 and saw action during the US Civil War

Fort Morgan(POI90) to 4R9(4R9)

Distance: 5.6NM Bearing: 293° 3 minutes

Head northwest to Dauphin Island, home to another historic fort – Fort Gaines. On the north side of the island is Jeremiah Denton Airport

Leg 23

Flying from 4R9

Leg Distance: 36.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

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4R9(4R9) to Alabama Point(POI91)

Distance: 5.39NM Bearing: 6° 3 minutes

After takeoff, head north to Alabama Point on the mainland

Alabama Point(POI91) to Mobile(POI92)

Distance: 20.61NM Bearing: 15° 10 minutes

Follow the western shore of Mobile Bay north to the port city of Mobile, the third most populous city in the state

Mobile(POI92) to KMOB(KMOB)

Distance: 10.56NM Bearing: 275° 5 minutes

From downtown Mobile, fly west to Mobile Regional Airport on the city's outskirts

Leg 24

Flying from KMOB

Leg Distance: 39.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.

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KMOB(KMOB) to I-10(POI93)

Distance: 8.98NM Bearing: 179° 4 minutes

After takeoff, fly south to meet Interstate Highway 10 running southwest

I-10(POI93) to Mississippi State Line(POI94)

Distance: 9.64NM Bearing: 247° 5 minutes

Follow I-10 southwest

Mississippi State Line(POI94) to Pascagoula(POI95)

Distance: 9.45NM Bearing: 232° 5 minutes

At the Alabama-Mississippi state line, US Highway 90 will fork left and head southwest to the city of Pascagoula

Pascagoula(POI95) to US-90(POI96)

Distance: 10.08NM Bearing: 284° 5 minutes

Follow the highway west over the dual mouths of the Pascagoula River, then continue west

US-90(POI96) to 5R2(5R2)

Distance: 1.44NM Bearing: 235° 1 minutes

As you approach the outer suburbs of Ocean Springs, look for the small airport a mile south of the highway

Leg 25

Flying from 5R2

Leg Distance: 33.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

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5R2(5R2) to Biloxi(POI97)

Distance: 5.37NM Bearing: 286° 3 minutes

After takeoff, head west to the city of Biloxi which suffered widespread damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Continue west to the Bay of Saint Louis

Biloxi(POI97) to Bay of Saint Louis(POI98)

Distance: 23.77NM Bearing: 263° 11 minutes

Follow the coast west, passing the city of Gulfport which was also heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005

Bay of Saint Louis(POI98) to 66Y(66Y)

Distance: 4.3NM Bearing: 286° 2 minutes

Fly to the northwestern shore of the bay to Diamondhead Airport, sitting near the edge of the river marsh and bordered by Interstate Highway 10 to the north

Leg 26

Flying from 66Y

Leg Distance: 40.2 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.

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66Y(66Y) to Slidell(POI99)

Distance: 18.8NM Bearing: 259° 9 minutes

Interstate 10 runs past the northern boundary of the airport, follow it west towards the city of Slidell

Slidell(POI99) to Twin Span Bridge(POIA0)

Distance: 11.21NM Bearing: 218° 5 minutes

Follow the I-10 south from the large interchange near Slidell, where it will cross the eastern end of Lake Ponchartrain

Twin Span Bridge(POIA0) to KNEW(KNEW)

Distance: 10.19NM Bearing: 236° 5 minutes

Follow the shore of Lake Pontchartrain southwest to Lakefront Airport, which juts out onto the lake and is the destination for this stage

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