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Stage 13 of the tour starts with a flyover of the giant aircraft boneyard at Davis Monthan Air Base, before you head east into New Mexico and a look at the White Sands Missile Range and former nuclear testing facility. Moving southeast into Texas, you’ll journey along the mighty Rio Grande River which forms part of the the USA\/Mexico border, before heading east to one of the jewels of the Lone Star state, the city of San Antonio.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 23 Total Distance: 1152 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KTUS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KTUS(KTUS) to Boneyard(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.05NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast to Davis Monthan Air Force Base, and the gigantic aircraft graveyard to its east<\/p>\n

Boneyard(POI1) to I-10(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.72NM Bearing: 128\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the boneyard, head south to meet Interstate Highway 10, then follow it southeast<\/p>\n

I-10(POI2) to Mescal(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.17NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east, past the town of Mescal, then turn south<\/p>\n

Mescal(POI3) to Whetstone Mountains(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.31NM Bearing: 167\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south along the eastern edge of the Whetstone Mountains. You&apos;ll also meet highway 90 heading south towards the distant Huachuca Mountains<\/p>\n

Whetstone Mountains(POI4) to 11AZ(11AZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.14NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will meet a T-junction with highway 82 in the town of Whetstone. From here turn east, and the dirt airstrip is a couple of miles ahead, just south of the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 11AZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 34.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

11AZ(11AZ) to South Charleston Road(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.76NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east across two (usually) dry riverbeds before meeting South Charleston Road as it heads northeast through a group of hills<\/p>\n

South Charleston Road(POI5) to Tombstone(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.78NM Bearing: 36\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road to the town of Tombstone, one of the most famous towns in Americas &quot;Wild West&quot; folklore. The site of the O.K Corral shootout is in the center of town, and Boot Hill Cemetery is just to the north of town<\/p>\n

Tombstone(POI6) to Hay Mountain(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.23NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main street of Tombstone will point to east to the lone peak of Hay Mountain, 10 miles away<\/p>\n

Hay Mountain(POI7) to 2AZ9(2AZ9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.87NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from the mountain, towards the large circular crop fields, and the small town of McNeal beyond. The airfield is at the town&apos;s eastern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 2AZ9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.45 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

2AZ9(2AZ9) to Chiricahua Peak(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.05NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast over the Swisshelm Mountain range, then to the larger Chiricahua Mountains. Aim just to the right of the tallest peak, Chiricahua.<\/p>\n

Chiricahua Peak(POI8) to Portal(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.37NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the peaks, you should see a valley heading northeast out of the mountains. Descend along the valley to the small town of Portal at the eastern edge of the mountains<\/p>\n

Portal(POI9) to NM70(NM70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.03NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast across the plain towards the hills in the distance. Halfway across the plain you will come the large dirt airstrip of Rodeo Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from NM70<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 69.29 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

NM70(NM70) to Peloncillo Mountains(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.69NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast over the nearby Peloncillo Mountains, meeting up with state road 338 heading north on the other side<\/p>\n

Peloncillo Mountains(POI10) to I-10(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.75NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road north until it meets Interstate 10 heading northeast<\/p>\n

I-10(POI11) to Lordsburg(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.56NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-10 northeast to the town of Lordsburg<\/p>\n

Lordsburg(POI12) to Burro Peak(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.91NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Lordsburg, head northeast to the dark peaks of the Burro Mountains<\/p>\n

Burro Peak(POI13) to Mine(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.01NM Bearing: 31\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast over the mountain to the large copper and gold mine beyond<\/p>\n

Mine(POI14) to 94E(94E)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.37NM Bearing: 42\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the mine, continue northeast in the direction of another large mine in the distance. About half way there you should see Whiskey Creek airfield to your left<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 94E<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 56.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

94E(94E) to Kneeling Nun(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.23NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast towards the large copper mine. Below the rock bluff that juts into the south side of the mine is the rock formation called the Kneeling Nun<\/p>\n

Kneeling Nun(POI15) to Mimbres River(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.51NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from the Kneeling Nun until you reach the Mimbres River and highway 61 heading southeast<\/p>\n

Mimbres River(POI16) to Mimbres River(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.77NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river and highway southeast. When the river turns away to the south, turn left and head east<\/p>\n

Mimbres River(POI17) to Nutt Mountain(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.99NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The land will soon flatten out. Keep heading east and fly between the two small peaks<\/p>\n

Nutt Mountain(POI18) to NM-26(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.56NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east until you reach state highway 26 leading northeast<\/p>\n

NM-26(POI19) to E05(E05)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.01NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the highway northeast, you will find Hatch Municipal airport on the north side of the road a couple of miles before you reach the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from E05<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.36 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

E05(E05) to Rio Grande(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.88NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east over the town, then follow the Rio Grande River southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI20) to Las Cruces(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.39NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will lead you to the western side of Las Cruces<\/p>\n

Las Cruces(POI21) to Organ Mountains(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.83NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the center of Las Cruces, head east across town towards the Organ Mountains. Fly through the low point in the southern half of the mountains<\/p>\n

Organ Mountains(POI22) to KWSD(KWSD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.26NM Bearing: 57\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing over the mountain range, turn northeast to Condron Army Airfield, which sits within the White Sands Missile Range<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KWSD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KWSD(KWSD) to Black Mountain(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.35NM Bearing: 347\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north and fly along the eastern side of the Organ Mountains<\/p>\n

Black Mountain(POI23) to White Sands National Park(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.85NM Bearing: 352\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north to the bleached landscape of White Sands National Park, which is within the White Sands Missile Range<\/p>\n

White Sands National Park(POI24) to KHOL(KHOL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.38NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue to the northern region of the white plain, to the White Sands Space Harbour. Test your skill landing on one of the 35000ft runways, a backup landing strip for the space shuttle program<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KHOL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KHOL(KHOL) to Oscura Mountains(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 35.55NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff until you reach the ridgeline of the Oscura Mountains running northwest, with a road also heading northwest between the mountain ranges<\/p>\n

Oscura Mountains(POI25) to Trinity Site(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.99NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road northwest and it will lead you to the Trinity Site, the site of the world&apos;s first nuclear explosion in 1945<\/p>\n

Trinity Site(POI26) to 95E(95E)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.84NM Bearing: 307\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

12 miles northwest of the Trinity Site, just near a group of low, dark hills, is the Stallion Army Airfield<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 95E<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

95E(95E) to Valley of Fires(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.14NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff. When you reach the black landscape of the Valley of Fires, turn south<\/p>\n

Valley of Fires(POI27) to US-380(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.56NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lava bed south until you reach highway 380, cutting southeast through the landscape<\/p>\n

US-380(POI28) to F37(F37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.35NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will lead to the town of Carrizozo, with the airport just west of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from F37<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.04 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

F37(F37) to Sacramento Mountains(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.83NM Bearing: 205\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south along the western edge of the Sacramento Mountains<\/p>\n

Sacramento Mountains(POI29) to Tularosa(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.94NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading down the western side of the mountain range, where you will meet up with highway 54 heading south to the town of Tularosa<\/p>\n

Tularosa(POI30) to 72NM(72NM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.27NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast from Tularosa towards Alamogordo. The large dirt strip of Otero Mill is just to the left of the highway on the northern edge of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 72NM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 24.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

72NM(72NM) to Alamogordo(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.77NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south over the town of Alamogordo, then turn southeast towards the mountains<\/p>\n

Alamogordo(POI31) to Sacramento Peak(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.13NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading southeast from the town, climb over the western foothills of the mountains until you reach a highway winding its way southeast<\/p>\n

Sacramento Peak(POI32) to E02(E02)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.99NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The road will lead you directly to Timberon airfield, in a lower region of the mountains<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from E02<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.7 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

E02(E02) to Brokeoff Mountains(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.04NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast down to flat land, and fly along the western edge of the hills as they point you in the direction of Guadalupe Peak in the distance, and the state of Texas<\/p>\n

Brokeoff Mountains(POI33) to 2E5(2E5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.66NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you see farmland to your south, turn and head to the town of Dell City and its airport, which are surrounded by a group of circular crop fields<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 2E5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 66.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

2E5(2E5) to Guadalupe Peak(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.19NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from Dell City to Guadalupe Peak at the southern tip of the Guadalupe Mountains, which also house the massive Carlsbad Caverns cave system<\/p>\n

Guadalupe Peak(POI34) to TX-54(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.9NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the southern tip of the mountains, head south along with state highway 54<\/p>\n

TX-54(POI35) to Baylor Mountains(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.68NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road south as it passes between Diablo Mountains and Baylor Mountains<\/p>\n

Baylor Mountains(POI36) to KVHN(KVHN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.32NM Bearing: 149\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will make a left then right turn to pass between the Baylor and Beach Mountain ranges, before heading south to the town of Van Horn. He airport is a couple of miles east of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KVHN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 63.66 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KVHN(KVHN) to US-90(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.02NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south and meet up with US highway 90 which will lead you southeast<\/p>\n

US-90(POI37) to Ryan Flat(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 43.35NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 21 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast along its arrow straight traverse of Ryan Flat<\/p>\n

Ryan Flat(POI38) to KMRF(KMRF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.29NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway turns towards the town of Marfa, head east to the airport just north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KMRF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.46 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KMRF(KMRF) to US-67(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.1NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south over the town. US highway 67 will lead you south from there<\/p>\n

US-67(POI39) to Chinati Mountains(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.27NM Bearing: 204\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it heads south and through the lower foothills of the Chinati Mountains<\/p>\n

Chinati Mountains(POI40) to KPRS(KPRS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.09NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will lead straight past Presidio Airport, a few miles north of the town which sits on the USA\/Mexico border<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KPRS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KPRS(KPRS) to Presidio(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.32NM Bearing: 176\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south to the town, then follow the Rio Grande River east<\/p>\n

Presidio(POI41) to Rio Grande(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.33NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Rio Grande River as it carves its way southeast. It forms part of the border between the USA and Mexico and is known as the Rio Bravo in Mexico<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI42) to Latijas(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.53NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the river until it turns south at the small town of Latijas<\/p>\n

Latijas(POI43) to T89(T89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.93NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east over the small town and you should see the airfield on the flat land a few miles ahead<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from T89<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

T89(T89) to Rio Grande(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.07NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west back to the town of Latijas<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI44) to Rio Grande(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.07NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southeast as the valley tightens into Santa Elena Canyon<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI45) to Santa Elena Canyon(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.94NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river east as it heads through Santa Elena Canyon<\/p>\n

Santa Elena Canyon(POI46) to Chisos Mountains(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.44NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the river leaves the canyon, head east to the Chisos Mountains, which lie within Big Bend National Park. Aim to be a few miles south of the tallest point, Emory Peak<\/p>\n

Chisos Mountains(POI47) to Rio Grande(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.31NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Chisos Mountains, head east between the two smaller mountains and back to the Rio Grande River<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI48) to KSAH(KSAH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northeast to the small town of Boquillas del Carmen. The dirt airstrip is a couple of miles southeast of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KSAH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 16.96 Approximate time at 125kts: 8 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KSAH(KSAH) to Rio Grande(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.35NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the river north as is flows through another canyon<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI49) to 1XS7(1XS7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.61NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the river as it turns east then north again. Just west of the Mexican border town of La Linda is the dirt airstrip at Heath Canyon<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 1XS7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

1XS7(1XS7) to Rio Grande(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.51NM Bearing: 20\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue following the river north<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI50) to Rio Grande(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.84NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will cut through deeper canyons as it heads east<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI51) to Rio Grande(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.61NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river at it turns back towards the north.<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI52) to US-90(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.9NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where the river turns away to the east and the canyons become shallower, turn and head north across the flatter terrain where you will soon meet highway 90<\/p>\n

US-90(POI53) to 6R6(6R6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.38NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow highway 90 east to the Terrell County airfield, which sits adjacent to the road<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 6R6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

6R6(6R6) to Langtry(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.9NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east across the flat Texas landscape. You will eventually reach the town of Langtry on the bank of the Rio Grande River<\/p>\n

Langtry(POI54) to XA49(XA49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.65NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from Langtry. A dirt road will lead the way to Oso Canyon airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from XA49<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.63 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

XA49(XA49) to Amistad Reservoir(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 32.91NM Bearing: 145\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast and follow the Rio Grand once again. It will eventually lead you to the large Amistad Reservoir<\/p>\n

Amistad Reservoir(POI55) to Governor’s Landing Bridge(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.28NM Bearing: 104\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east along the reservoir. Once you read the road and rail bridge crossing a narrow section of the reservoir, turn southeast towards the large town of Del Rio<\/p>\n

Governor’s Landing Bridge(POI56) to KDRT(KDRT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.44NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Del Rio International Airport sits on the western edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from KDRT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

KDRT(KDRT) to US-90(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.89NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east over the town of Del Rio, then Laughlin Air Force Base, the largest pilot training base in the USAF. You will eventually meet up with US highway 90 heading east<\/p>\n

US-90(POI57) to Anacacho Mountains(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.93NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The landscape will start to turn greener as the highway runs east past the Anacacho Mountains wind farm, and onto the farmlands of Southern Texas<\/p>\n

Anacacho Mountains(POI58) to 2XS8(2XS8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.73NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will pass through the town of Uvalde, with the small Benson airstrip in farmland just west of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from 2XS8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 80.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

2XS8(2XS8) to US-90(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.91NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff, and meet back up with US-90 on the other side of Uvalde as it heads northeast<\/p>\n

US-90(POI59) to Castroville(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 37.45NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east, passing the towns of Sabinal, Hondo and Castroville<\/p>\n

Castroville(POI60) to Kelly Field(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.77NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it enters the outskirts of San Antonio, passing Kelly Field, a former Air Force Base<\/p>\n

Kelly Field(POI61) to I-37 Interchange(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.9NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will take you to the south side of San Antonio. Turn north at the interchange with I-37 and follow it to the east side of the city<\/p>\n

I-37 Interchange(POI62) to KSAT(KSAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.35NM Bearing: 0\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading north past the city, the most visible landmarks will be the Alamodome sporting arena and the Tower of the Americas. The legendary Alamo fort and museum sits in the eastern part of downtown. Continue north to San Antonio International<\/p>\n

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