World Tour 043-New Orleans to St. Louis – Southern USA

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Welcome to stage 43, and a grand tour of seven US states bordering the mighty Mississippi River in the south of the country. From New Orleans, you’ll explore the bayous and lowlands of the Mississippi River delta as you follow the river upstream through the states of Louisiana and Mississippi, then heading to the city of Little Rock in Arkansas, before flying east to Memphis, Tennessee. Another famous music city, Nashville lies to the northeast, before the final part of the stage taking you northeast through parts of Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri on the way to the destination of St Louis

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Total Legs: 23 Total Distance: 1118 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 56 minutes

Leg 1

Flying from KNEW

Leg Distance: 48.31 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

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KNEW(KNEW) to City Park(POI1)

Distance: 3.34NM Bearing: 258° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly west along the shore until you reach the northern end of city park which stretches away to the south

City Park(POI1) to City Park(POI2)

Distance: 2.64NM Bearing: 186° 1 minutes

Head to the southern end of the park

City Park(POI2) to New Orleans(POI3)

Distance: 3.12NM Bearing: 146° 1 minutes

From the south end of the park, head southeast towards downtown New Orleans. The famous French Quarter is on the north side of downtown next to the river

New Orleans(POI3) to Mississippi River(POI4)

Distance: 6.67NM Bearing: 142° 3 minutes

Continue southeast to meet up with the Mississippi River

Mississippi River(POI4) to Mississippi River(POI5)

Distance: 6.41NM Bearing: 204° 3 minutes

Follow the river south

Mississippi River(POI5) to Mississippi River(POI6)

Distance: 7.94NM Bearing: 152° 4 minutes

Follow the river back to the southeast

Mississippi River(POI6) to 7LA1(7LA1)

Distance: 18.19NM Bearing: 129° 9 minutes

Continue southeast along the river above the low lying river delta as it makes its way towards the Gulf of Mexico. Be on the lookout for the small grass airstrip next to the highway on the right bank

Leg 2

Flying from 7LA1

Leg Distance: 49.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

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7LA1(7LA1) to Barataria Bay(POI7)

Distance: 11.31NM Bearing: 223° 5 minutes

Fly southwest after takeoff (runway heading) across Barataria Bay until you reach the chain of barrier islands which separate the bay from the Gulf of Mexico

Barataria Bay(POI7) to Grand Isle(POI8)

Distance: 13.61NM Bearing: 241° 7 minutes

Continue southwest along the populated barrier island of Grand Isle, which has been smashed by hurricanes many times throughout history

Grand Isle(POI8) to LA-1(POI9)

Distance: 7.43NM Bearing: 252° 4 minutes

From the bridge at the western end of the island, follow Louisiana Highway 1 west

LA-1(POI9) to Golden Meadow(POI10)

Distance: 13.84NM Bearing: 343° 7 minutes

Follow the highway north as it runs alongside Bayou Lafourche

Golden Meadow(POI10) to KGAO(KGAO)

Distance: 3.73NM Bearing: 360° 2 minutes

As the sides of the river become populated, head to North Lafourge Airport, a few miles north of the highway

Leg 3

Flying from KGAO

Leg Distance: 37.67 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

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KGAO(KGAO) to Cut Off(POI11)

Distance: 8.04NM Bearing: 326° 4 minutes

Head northwest to meet up with the highway, and follow it to the town of Larose

Cut Off(POI11) to LA-1(POI12)

Distance: 7.9NM Bearing: 295° 4 minutes

From Larose, the highway will follow the canal-like Bayou Lafourche northwest

LA-1(POI12) to Raceland(POI13)

Distance: 10.08NM Bearing: 323° 5 minutes

Keep following the bayou northwest, where it will be crossed by US Highway 90 before the town of Raceland

Raceland(POI13) to L83(L83)

Distance: 11.65NM Bearing: 275° 6 minutes

The bayou will turn west towards the large town of Thibodaux. The airport is a few of miles south of the town

Leg 4

Flying from L83

Leg Distance: 53.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.

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L83(L83) to Mississippi River(POI14)

Distance: 14.05NM Bearing: 3° 7 minutes

After takeoff, head north over Thibodaux and back to the Mississippi River

Mississippi River(POI14) to Baton Rouge(POI15)

Distance: 33.39NM Bearing: 325° 16 minutes

Follow the twists and turns of the river northwest to the city of Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana. The city has the most northern port on the Mississippi River capable of handling large Panamax ships, and is the home of LSU – Louisiana State University, south of downtown

Baton Rouge(POI15) to KBTR(KBTR)

Distance: 6.54NM Bearing: 24° 3 minutes

The airport is a few miles north of the downtown area

Leg 5

Flying from KBTR

Leg Distance: 59.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.

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KBTR(KBTR) to Mississippi River(POI16)

Distance: 11.8NM Bearing: 311° 6 minutes

After takeoff, fly northwest to meet the Mississippi River, the second longest in the USA at over 2200 miles long, and one of the most well known rivers in the world

Mississippi River(POI16) to Angola(POI17)

Distance: 23.84NM Bearing: 318° 11 minutes

Follow the river northwest

Angola(POI17) to Mary Lake(POI18)

Distance: 18.81NM Bearing: 7° 9 minutes

Follow the river north past the Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area. On the right side of the river you will pass Mary Lake, once a part of the river which was cut off forming an oxbow lake

Mary Lake(POI18) to LA40(LA40)

Distance: 4.95NM Bearing: 4° 2 minutes

Just after the oxbow lake, where the river turns briefly to the east, head north to the small grass airstrip next to a large grain facility

Leg 6

Flying from LA40

Leg Distance: 45.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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LA40(LA40) to Vidalia(POI19)

Distance: 15.87NM Bearing: 35° 8 minutes

Fly northeast over another oxbow lake and back to the river, which will lead you to between the town of Vidalia on the left bank in the state of Louisiana, and Natchez on the right bank in Mississippi

Vidalia(POI19) to Waterproof(POI20)

Distance: 17.69NM Bearing: 13° 8 minutes

Continue north along the river

Waterproof(POI20) to Saint Joseph(POI21)

Distance: 7.56NM Bearing: 65° 4 minutes

Follow the river to the northeast, passing the town of Saint Joseph on the left bank

Saint Joseph(POI21) to L33(L33)

Distance: 4.4NM Bearing: 340° 2 minutes

Just north of the town is the oxbow lake of Lake Bruin, with the small airport surrounded by the circular lake

Leg 7

Flying from L33

Leg Distance: 61.02 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.

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L33(L33) to Mississippi River(POI22)

Distance: 14.4NM Bearing: 51° 7 minutes

After takeoff, head northeast over more oxbow lakes and back to the main river

Mississippi River(POI22) to Vicksburg(POI23)

Distance: 13.37NM Bearing: 28° 6 minutes

Follow the river northeast to the town of Vicksburg

Vicksburg(POI23) to Lake Providence(POI24)

Distance: 30.48NM Bearing: 336° 15 minutes

The river will turn back to the northwest, then head north to the town of Lake Providence on the left side of the river

Lake Providence(POI24) to 0M8(0M8)

Distance: 2.77NM Bearing: 331° 1 minutes

The small Byerley Airport is just north of the town on the north side of the oxbow lake

Leg 8

Flying from 0M8

Leg Distance: 42.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

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0M8(0M8) to Mississippi River(POI25)

Distance: 8.43NM Bearing: 12° 4 minutes

Fly north to once again meet up with the Mississippi River

Mississippi River(POI25) to Greenville(POI26)

Distance: 25.67NM Bearing: 7° 12 minutes

Follow the river north until you reach the large town of Greenville on the eastern bank

Greenville(POI26) to KGLH(KGLH)

Distance: 8.23NM Bearing: 48° 4 minutes

The regional airport is a few miles northeast from the town

Leg 9

Flying from KGLH

Leg Distance: 37.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

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KGLH(KGLH) to Mississippi River(POI27)

Distance: 16.53NM Bearing: 315° 8 minutes

After takeoff, head northwest back to the Mississippi River and into Arkansas

Mississippi River(POI27) to Dumas(POI28)

Distance: 18.14NM Bearing: 315° 9 minutes

Continue northwest over the Arkansas farmland to the town of Dumas

Dumas(POI28) to 0M0(0M0)

Distance: 2.51NM Bearing: 271° 1 minutes

The municipal airport lies a couple of miles west from the town

Leg 10

Flying from 0M0

Leg Distance: 65.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.

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0M0(0M0) to Gould(POI29)

Distance: 6.17NM Bearing: 348° 3 minutes

Fly north to meet the highway heading northwest

Gould(POI29) to Pine Bluff(POI30)

Distance: 26.23NM Bearing: 305° 13 minutes

Follow the highway northwest to the city of Pine Bluff, which lies near the Arkansas River

Pine Bluff(POI30) to Arkansas River(POI31)

Distance: 30.51NM Bearing: 345° 15 minutes

From Pine Bluff, follow the Arkansas River north towards the state capital of Little Rock

Arkansas River(POI31) to KLIT(KLIT)

Distance: 3.03NM Bearing: 283° 1 minutes

The river will turn west to downtown Little Rock, leading you to Little Rock Airport just east of the city. Originally named Adams Field, the airport is now known as Clinton National Airport, named after former US President and First Lady Bill and Hillary Clinton

Leg 11

Flying from KLIT

Leg Distance: 59.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.

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KLIT(KLIT) to Little Rock(POI32)

Distance: 2.68NM Bearing: 293° 1 minutes

After takeoff, head west for a closer look at downtown Little Rock

Little Rock(POI32) to I-40(POI33)

Distance: 2.16NM Bearing: 4° 1 minutes

Fly north from the city to meet Interstate Highway 40 which runs east-west

I-40(POI33) to Hazen(POI34)

Distance: 37.06NM Bearing: 87° 18 minutes

Follow the highway east

Hazen(POI34) to Brinkley(POI35)

Distance: 13.68NM Bearing: 73° 7 minutes

Keep following the highway northeast towards the town of Brinkley

Brinkley(POI35) to M36(M36)

Distance: 4.03NM Bearing: 96° 2 minutes

Leaving the highway, fly east over the town to the airport on its eastern side

Leg 12

Flying from M36

Leg Distance: 49.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

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M36(M36) to Wheatley(POI36)

Distance: 4NM Bearing: 46° 2 minutes

Fly northeast to once again meet the interstate highway

Wheatley(POI36) to Forrest City(POI37)

Distance: 17.4NM Bearing: 70° 8 minutes

Follow the highway northeast past Forrest City, a large town which was founded and settled during the Civil War

Forrest City(POI37) to Crowley’s Ridge(POI38)

Distance: 15.13NM Bearing: 67° 7 minutes

Keep following the highway northeast, as it passes over the long, low ridge named Crowley's Ridge, and descends onto the flat Mississippi Delta

Crowley’s Ridge(POI38) to KAWM(KAWM)

Distance: 13.37NM Bearing: 91° 6 minutes

The highway will turn east towards West Memphis, leading you to the Municipal Airport just south of the highway before the city

Leg 13

Flying from KAWM

Leg Distance: 37.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

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KAWM(KAWM) to Memphis(POI39)

Distance: 8.73NM Bearing: 86° 4 minutes

Fly east across the Mississippi River to the city of Memphis, the 2nd largest city in the state of Tennessee, and named for the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis on the Nile River. This culturally significant city is the 'Home of the Blues', a major part of the Civil Rights Movement, and also the resting place of Elvis Presley

Memphis(POI39) to East Junction(POI40)

Distance: 4.23NM Bearing: 182° 2 minutes

Head south past the city and follow the large main road of South Third Street to its junction with the freeway just northeast of the large train yard

East Junction(POI40) to Graceland(POI41)

Distance: 2.58NM Bearing: 143° 1 minutes

Flying southeast for a couple of miles will take you over Graceland, Elvis Presley's mansion estate and final resting place. Just across the road from the estate is an entertainment district and museum, complete with Elvis' Convair 880 private jet

Graceland(POI41) to BNSF Container Terminal(POI42)

Distance: 5.79NM Bearing: 98° 3 minutes

Head east over Memphis International Airport to the large rail and container yard a few miles to its east. Memphis airport is the FedEx Global Hub and busiest cargo airport in the world, and is also home to the C-17 aircraft of the Tennessee National Air Guard

BNSF Container Terminal(POI42) to Bill Morris Parkway(POI43)

Distance: 5.26NM Bearing: 89° 3 minutes

Fly east until you reach the large freeway also heading east

Bill Morris Parkway(POI43) to I-269(POI44)

Distance: 7.7NM Bearing: 96° 4 minutes

Follow the highway east until it ends at the interchange with Interstate 269 heading north-south

I-269(POI44) to 54M(54M)

Distance: 3.48NM Bearing: 68° 2 minutes

A few miles northeast of the interchange is the grass strip of Wolf River airstrip, which sits south of the tree lined river

Leg 14

Flying from 54M

Leg Distance: 50.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

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54M(54M) to Slayden(POI45)

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 135° 5 minutes

After takeoff, head southeast over the border into Mississippi, to meet national highway 72 heading east

Slayden(POI45) to US-72(POI46)

Distance: 31.83NM Bearing: 92° 15 minutes

Follow the highway as it keeps a fairly straight run east until it crosses some low lying hills west of the town of Corinth

US-72(POI46) to KCRX(KCRX)

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 106° 5 minutes

Continue east to the local airport, which is on the south side of the highway a few miles west of the town

Leg 15

Flying from KCRX

Leg Distance: 46.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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KCRX(KCRX) to Corinth(POI47)

Distance: 4.41NM Bearing: 71° 2 minutes

After takeoff, fly northeast over the nearby town of Corinth

Corinth(POI47) to Tennessee River(POI48)

Distance: 15.37NM Bearing: 45° 7 minutes

Head northeast back into Tennessee and over the flat farmland until you meet the Tennessee River, a few miles downstream from Pickwick Dam

Tennessee River(POI48) to Shiloh(POI49)

Distance: 5.01NM Bearing: 5° 2 minutes

Follow the river north past the Shiloh National Military Park and historic Civil War battleground and cemetery. Inside the park is also the National Historic Landmark of the Shiloh Indian Mounds, an ancient archaeological site

Shiloh(POI49) to Tennessee River(POI50)

Distance: 16.4NM Bearing: 46° 8 minutes

Keep following the river as it curves its way northeast

Tennessee River(POI50) to M29(M29)

Distance: 5.59NM Bearing: 112° 3 minutes

On the south side of one of the river's U-turns lies the small town of Clifton. Head to the airport on the eastern side of the town

Leg 16

Flying from M29

Leg Distance: 41.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

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M29(M29) to Hohenwald(POI51)

Distance: 22.52NM Bearing: 67° 11 minutes

After takeoff, fly northeast over the Tennessee countryside to the large town of Hohenwald, home to the resting place of famous explorer Meriwether Lewis a few miles southeast of the town

Hohenwald(POI51) to Columbia Highway(POI52)

Distance: 5.58NM Bearing: 67° 3 minutes

From the town, follow the Columbia Highway northeast

Columbia Highway(POI52) to Columbia Highway(POI53)

Distance: 6.52NM Bearing: 105° 3 minutes

Stay with the highway as it travels east through a shallow valley

Columbia Highway(POI53) to KMRC(KMRC)

Distance: 7.02NM Bearing: 101° 3 minutes

As the highway disappears to the north, continue east to the town of Mount Pleasant, and the airport to its north

Leg 17

Flying from KMRC

Leg Distance: 46.16 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

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KMRC(KMRC) to Columbia(POI54)

Distance: 8.01NM Bearing: 65° 4 minutes

Fly northeast to the nearby city of Columbia

Columbia(POI54) to Spring Hill(POI55)

Distance: 8.45NM Bearing: 35° 4 minutes

Follow the Nashville Highway which runs northeast from Columbia until you reach the interchange next to the General Motors factory at Spring Hill, the company's largest manufacturing facility in the country

Spring Hill(POI55) to I-65(POI56)

Distance: 3.58NM Bearing: 94° 2 minutes

Fly a few miles east to the junction with Interstate Highway 65 heading north

I-65(POI56) to Radnor Yard(POI57)

Distance: 21.3NM Bearing: 19° 10 minutes

Follow I-65 north until you reach the large rail yard a few miles south of Nashville

Radnor Yard(POI57) to KBNA(KBNA)

Distance: 4.82NM Bearing: 63° 2 minutes

Head northeast to Nashville International Airport, home of a large maintenance facility for Embraer aircraft

Leg 18

Flying from KBNA

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

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KBNA(KBNA) to Music Valley(POI58)

Distance: 6.1NM Bearing: 358° 3 minutes

Head north after takeoff and tucked inside a U-turn of the Cumberland River you will find Music Valley, home of country music's famous Grand Ole Opry theater and radio show as well as a country themed leisure and hotel district

Music Valley(POI58) to Nashville(POI59)

Distance: 5.44NM Bearing: 232° 3 minutes

Turn southwest and head for downtown Nashville, capital of Tennessee and major music hub, especially for country music. Across the river from downtown is the Tennessee Titans home football stadium

Nashville(POI59) to Cumberland River(POI60)

Distance: 10.96NM Bearing: 289° 5 minutes

Follow the Cumberland River as it winds its way west

Cumberland River(POI60) to Cumberland River(POI61)

Distance: 12.87NM Bearing: 304° 6 minutes

Keep following the river northwest

Cumberland River(POI61) to Cumberland River(POI62)

Distance: 10.32NM Bearing: 341° 5 minutes

Follow the river as it heads north to the city of Clarksville

Cumberland River(POI62) to TN23(TN23)

Distance: 1.27NM Bearing: 326° 1 minutes

On the south bank of the river is a small grass airstrip set in a rural suburb a few miles southeast of Clarksville

Leg 19

Flying from TN23

Leg Distance: 51.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

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TN23(TN23) to Clarksville(POI63)

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 321° 2 minutes

After takeoff, head northeast over the nearby city of Clarksville

Clarksville(POI63) to Fort Campbell(POI64)

Distance: 9.06NM Bearing: 272° 4 minutes

Head west over the large quarry on the northwest bank of the river's U-turn, then continue west to meet the highway (US-79) also heading west

Fort Campbell(POI64) to US-79(POI65)

Distance: 8.61NM Bearing: 285° 4 minutes

Keep following the highway west. On the north side of the highway lies Fort Campbell, a large US Army installation and home of the famed 101st Airborne Division

US-79(POI65) to Land Between the Lakes(POI66)

Distance: 15.72NM Bearing: 287° 8 minutes

When the highway turns away to the south, continue west over the Cumberland River to Kentucky Lake. Between the two bodies of water is the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Land Between the Lakes(POI66) to Eggner Ferry Bridge(POI67)

Distance: 9.48NM Bearing: 343° 5 minutes

Head north along the lake, also known as the Tennessee River, until you reach the Eggner Ferry Bridge. This part of the lake lies in the state of Kentucky

Eggner Ferry Bridge(POI67) to 42KY(42KY)

Distance: 4.8NM Bearing: 276° 2 minutes

From the bridge, turn west and head for the small airstrip on the shore of Jonathan Creek, an inlet on the western side of the lake

Leg 20

Flying from 42KY

Leg Distance: 41.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

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42KY(42KY) to Kentucky Lake(POI68)

Distance: 11.5NM Bearing: 1° 6 minutes

After takeoff, head north to the lake

Kentucky Lake(POI68) to Tennessee River(POI69)

Distance: 7.06NM Bearing: 323° 3 minutes

Follow the lake northwest to Kentucky Dam, where it narrows into the Tennessee River

Tennessee River(POI69) to Paducah(POI70)

Distance: 11.91NM Bearing: 278° 6 minutes

Follow the river west to where it meets the Ohio River at the city of Paducah

Paducah(POI70) to Metropolis(POI71)

Distance: 9.73NM Bearing: 303° 5 minutes

Continue northwest along the river to the town of Metropolis on the north bank. The state of Illinois lies on the north side of the river

Metropolis(POI71) to M30(M30)

Distance: 1.67NM Bearing: 5° 1 minutes

Metropolis Municipal Airport lies a mile northwest from the town

Leg 21

Flying from M30

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

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M30(M30) to Ohio River(POI72)

Distance: 10.91NM Bearing: 286° 5 minutes

After takeoff, head west back to the river

Ohio River(POI72) to Mississippi River(POI73)

Distance: 23.54NM Bearing: 271° 11 minutes

When the river turns away to the south, continue west across land until you reach the Mississippi River. Here the river forms the border between Illinois and Missouri

Mississippi River(POI73) to KCGI(KCGI)

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 282° 2 minutes

Just west of the river is the town of Scott City, with Cape Girardeau Regional Airport just west of the town

Leg 22

Flying from KCGI

Leg Distance: 51.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

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KCGI(KCGI) to Cape Girardeau(POI74)

Distance: 5.93NM Bearing: 31° 3 minutes

Fly northeast over the city of Cape Girardeau and back to the Mississippi River

Cape Girardeau(POI74) to Mississippi River(POI75)

Distance: 4.49NM Bearing: 61° 2 minutes

Follow the river northeast

Mississippi River(POI75) to Mississippi River(POI76)

Distance: 20.95NM Bearing: 351° 10 minutes

Follow the river north along the upper Mississippi River floodplain, which extends east of the river

Mississippi River(POI76) to Mississippi River(POI77)

Distance: 16.64NM Bearing: 314° 8 minutes

Keep following the river as it turns northwest, giving you a perfect view of the wide floodplain

Mississippi River(POI77) to KPCD(KPCD)

Distance: 3.75NM Bearing: 265° 2 minutes

In the center of the plain is Perryville Municipal Airport, just south of the river and the town of Chester

Leg 23

Flying from KPCD

Leg Distance: 52.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

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KPCD(KPCD) to Mississippi River(POI78)

Distance: 29.33NM Bearing: 316° 14 minutes

After takeoff, continue northwest along the river

Mississippi River(POI78) to Columbia(POI79)

Distance: 16.53NM Bearing: 15° 8 minutes

As the river turns north towards St Louis, follow the eastern edge of the floodplain to the highway junction at the town of Columbia

Columbia(POI79) to KCPS(KCPS)

Distance: 6.97NM Bearing: 34° 3 minutes

Following the highway northeast will lead you to St Louis Downtown airport a few miles southeast from the city, and the destination for this stage

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