World Tour 042-Norfolk to New Orleans - Southeast USA

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