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Kicking off stage 14 of our world tour in San Antonio, Texas, you’ll head through Austin and Houston and make your way to the Gulf coast via the Houston Shipping Channel. The last major US city for this part of the tour will be Corpus Christi, before you head into Mexico. The Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range will be the backdrop for the rest of this stage, as you make your way from Monterrey in the north to Mexico City in the south, the largest Spanish speaking city in the world, and also home to the amazing ancient city of Teotihuacan.<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 22 Total Distance: 1224 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 47 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 41.27 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KSAT(KSAT) to I-35(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.19NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to meet Interstate 35<\/p>\n

I-35(POI1) to New Braunfels(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.66NM Bearing: 50\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-35 northeast to the city of New Braunfels. Once you pass the eastern end of the city and have the airport to your right, turn north<\/p>\n

New Braunfels(POI2) to Blanco River(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.97NM Bearing: 0\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to Blanco River<\/p>\n

Blanco River(POI3) to 3TS1(3TS1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.45NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the river, the airport is on a small hill less than 2 miles north of the river<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 3TS1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

3TS1(3TS1) to Austin(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.34NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the south of Austin and meet up with I-35 heading north<\/p>\n

Austin(POI4) to US-290 Interchange(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.77NM Bearing: 18\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying along the eastern edge of downtown Austin you&apos;ll get a great view of the Texas Capitol building before continuing north to the interchange with highway 290<\/p>\n

US-290 Interchange(POI5) to Manor(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.08NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow highway 290 northeast<\/p>\n

Manor(POI6) to Elm Creek(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.51NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along US-290 past the town of Manor. Before you reach Elgin, there will be a residential estate on the south side of the highway. From here, turn north<\/p>\n

Elm Creek(POI7) to 1XS2(1XS2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.79NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skye Dance airfield is less than 2 miles north of the highway<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 1XS2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 60.31 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

1XS2(1XS2) to Paige(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.97NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the town of Elgin, and back to US-290 as it heads southeast<\/p>\n

Paige(POI8) to Ledbetter(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.36NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along highway 290 past the towns of Giddings and Ledbetter<\/p>\n

Ledbetter(POI9) to Brenham(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.63NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn east and lead to the larger town of Brenham<\/p>\n

Brenham(POI10) to 11R(11R)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.35NM Bearing: 20\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Brenham, turn northeast to the municipal airport 3 miles from town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 72.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

11R(11R) to US-290(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast until you reach highway 290, and follow it east<\/p>\n

US-290(POI11) to Fairfield(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.44NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it heads east past the town of Hempstead, and the college campus at Prairie View<\/p>\n

Fairfield(POI12) to Houston(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.85NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast towards Houston. The railway running alongside highway 290 will lead you directly to the city<\/p>\n

Houston(POI13) to Astrodome(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.24NM Bearing: 205\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly along the western edge of the downtown area as you head southwest towards the multi high-rise Texas Medical Center and the stadiums beyond<\/p>\n

Astrodome(POI14) to KHOU(KHOU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.75NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Astrodome and the football stadium, turn east and head for Houston Hobby airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 54.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KHOU(KHOU) to Houston Shipping Channel(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.16NM Bearing: 34\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to the waters of the Houston Shipping Channel, one of the busiest waterways in the world<\/p>\n

Houston Shipping Channel(POI15) to San Jacinto Monument(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.55NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shipping channel east to the San Jacinto Battleground Monument<\/p>\n

San Jacinto Monument(POI16) to Morgan’s Point(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.77NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and follow the channel southeast past the Fred Hartman Bridge and Morgan&apos;s Point container terminal<\/p>\n

Morgan’s Point(POI17) to Seabrook(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.79NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over the Bayport container terminal, to the Clear Lake opening at Seabrook<\/p>\n

Seabrook(POI18) to Houston Space Center(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.7NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west along the lake and just past the small marina on the western shore lies the NASA Johnson Space Center, which was Mission Control for the Apollo 11 moon landing<\/p>\n

Houston Space Center(POI19) to South Gulf Freeway(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.2NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the Space Center to I-45, the South Gulf Freeway<\/p>\n

South Gulf Freeway(POI20) to KGLS(KGLS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.23NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-45 southeast until it crosses the Galveston Causeway, from there the airport will be just south of the highway<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 45.32 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KGLS(KGLS) to Surfside(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.28NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest along the coast to the beachside town of Surfside, which lies at the opening of Freeport Harbour Channel<\/p>\n

Surfside(POI21) to Freeport(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.85NM Bearing: 295\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest past Freeport, to the large Dow chemical plant. Turn west when you reach the plant<\/p>\n

Freeport(POI22) to 2TE0(2TE0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.19NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading west, you&apos;ll cross the Brazos River and some farmland before meeting the San Bernard river near another chemical plant. Just south of the river is the grass strip of Eagle Air Park<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 2TE0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2TE0(2TE0) to Matagorda Peninsula(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.17NM Bearing: 221\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest to the coast, crossing East Matagorda Bay<\/p>\n

Matagorda Peninsula(POI23) to KPAA(KPAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.18NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest along the narrow peninsula to Matagorda Peninsula Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 57.58 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KPAA(KPAA) to Matagorda Island(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.39NM Bearing: 231\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest along the peninsula<\/p>\n

Matagorda Island(POI24) to San Jose Island(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.53NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest along the coast to San Jose Island, Then fly west across Aransas Bay towards the Copano Bay road causeway<\/p>\n

San Jose Island(POI25) to KRKP(KRKP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.66NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aransas County Airport sits on the peninsula a couple of miles south of the causeway<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 33.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KRKP(KRKP) to Aransas Pass(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.63NM Bearing: 209\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest after takeoff and follow state highway 35<\/p>\n

Aransas Pass(POI26) to Corpus Christi(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.99NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will head over Nueces Bay Causeway before heading to downtown Corpus Christi<\/p>\n

Corpus Christi(POI27) to Corpus Christi(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.97NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south over the downtown area<\/p>\n

Corpus Christi(POI28) to KCRP(KCRP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6NM Bearing: 263\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing downtown, fly west to Corpus Christi International Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 57.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KCRP(KCRP) to Alazan Bay(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.81NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south until you reach Alazan Bay<\/p>\n

Alazan Bay(POI29) to Laguna Salada(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.79NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and fly along the bay to its western extremity at Laguna Salada<\/p>\n

Laguna Salada(POI30) to KBKS(KBKS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.16NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west, following state highway 285 as it leads to the town of Falfurrias. The airport is just before town a mile south of the highway<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 45.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KBKS(KBKS) to US-281(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.04NM Bearing: 174\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south from Falfurrias, following US highway 281<\/p>\n

US-281(POI31) to KEBG(KEBG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.91NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the highway towards the town of Edinburg. The airport is 8 miles north of town on the left side of the highway<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 53.84 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KEBG(KEBG) to McAllen(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.72NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south to the large border town of McAllen<\/p>\n

McAllen(POI32) to US-83(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.78NM Bearing: 276\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From McAllen, turn west and follow highway 83 out of town<\/p>\n

US-83(POI33) to Rio Grande City(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.3NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it heads west to Rio Grande City<\/p>\n

Rio Grande City(POI34) to 67R(67R)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.04NM Bearing: 322\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rio Grande City Municipal Airport is 3 miles northwest of the town, and the last stop in the western USA for the tour<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 67R<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

67R(67R) to Rio Grande(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.22NM Bearing: 227\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest to the Rio Grande River<\/p>\n

Rio Grande(POI35) to Miguel Aleman(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.46NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west to the town of Miguel Aleman<\/p>\n

Miguel Aleman(POI36) to Presa Las Blancas(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.35NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Miguel Aleman, head west to the Las Blancas Reservoir<\/p>\n

Presa Las Blancas(POI37) to Presa Las Blancas(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.49NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest to the main western arm of the reservoir<\/p>\n

Presa Las Blancas(POI38) to MMAL(MMAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.86NM Bearing: 255\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first section of the river heading away from the reservoir will point you to the town of Agualeguas. The airport is just north of the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MMAL(MMAL) to Sierra de Picachos(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.7NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest over the nearby Picachos Mountains<\/p>\n

Sierra de Picachos(POI39) to MMMY(MMMY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.06NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After crossing the mountains, you&apos;ll see the large city of Monterrey ringed by mountains. Head south to the eastern edge of the city where the international airport lies<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 49.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MMMY(MMMY) to Monterrey(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.74NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest to the downtown area<\/p>\n

Monterrey(POI40) to Cerro de las Mitras(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.09NM Bearing: 274\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west from the city center and follow the main highway 40 through the large valley, passing the natural protected mountain ridge of Sierra de las Mitras to your right<\/p>\n

Cerro de las Mitras(POI41) to Gregorio(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.73NM Bearing: 245\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue climbing with the highway as it turns towards the southwest<\/p>\n

Gregorio(POI42) to MMIO(MMIO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.21NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will emerge from the valley and head southwest to the large town of Ramos Arizpe, with the airport at the eastern edge of town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 67.34 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MMIO(MMIO) to Arteaga(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.22NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast after takeoff to the town of Arteaga, which lies at the head of several valleys<\/p>\n

Arteaga(POI43) to Cerro La Copetona(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.12NM Bearing: 76\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main highway will head south through a small valley, but turn left and climb east along the larger valley<\/p>\n

Cerro La Copetona(POI44) to El Tarillal(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.62NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue the climb east along the valley, which will soon come to a pass at El Tarillal, then start descending<\/p>\n

El Tarillal(POI45) to El Alamo(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.77NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the valley as it gradually curves to the right<\/p>\n

El Alamo(POI46) to Laguna de Sanchez(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.34NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue the turn to the southwest across the flat area near Laguna de Sanchez<\/p>\n

Laguna de Sanchez(POI47) to Sierra El Muerto(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.71NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the flat area of land lies the large Sierra El Muerto. Pass to the left of this mountain then continue southeast<\/p>\n

Sierra El Muerto(POI48) to Las Adjuntas(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.7NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly through the opening to the east into the next valley, and continue descending<\/p>\n

Las Adjuntas(POI49) to Rio Adjuntas(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.99NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Descend southeast along the valley along with the Adjuntas River<\/p>\n

Rio Adjuntas(POI50) to MEX-85(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.93NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river out of the mountains and head east to meet highway 85<\/p>\n

MEX-85(POI51) to MMRF(MMRF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.94NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will head southeast past the town of Montemorelos. The small airfield sits on the right side of the highway<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 93.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 45 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MMRF(MMRF) to Linares(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.9NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast to the town of Linares<\/p>\n

Linares(POI52) to Sierra Chiquita(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.19NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Linares, head southeast to the Chiquita Mountain range in the distance<\/p>\n

Sierra Chiquita(POI53) to Presa Vicente Guerrero(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.03NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the mountain range, head southeast between the two small mountains to the large Vicente Guerrero reservoir<\/p>\n

Presa Vicente Guerrero(POI54) to MM17(MM17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.44NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the western bank of the reservoir to the airstrip at La Retama<\/p>\n

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

Flying from MM17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 75.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MM17(MM17) to Tres Mesas Wind Farm(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.76NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south over the tree covered mesa at the southwest corner of the reservoir. this is the first of the three mesas which form part of the Tres Mesas Wind Farm<\/p>\n

Tres Mesas Wind Farm(POI55) to Tres Mesas Wind Farm(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.61NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After crossing the mesa, continue south to the next wind turbine covered mesa<\/p>\n

Tres Mesas Wind Farm(POI56) to El Cielo Biosphere Reserve(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.89NM Bearing: 222\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the wind farm, head southwest to the foot of the mountains, then follow them south past the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve<\/p>\n

El Cielo Biosphere Reserve(POI57) to Canyon de la Servilleta(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.02NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach the southern end of the mountain range, a thin stretch of mountain will continue south. When you reach the river canyon cutting through the mountain, cross over to the other side<\/p>\n

Canyon de la Servilleta(POI58) to MMHH(MMHH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.7NM Bearing: 193\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you cross southwest over the sliver of mountain range, you should see the grass strip of El Palmar Ranch just to the south<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 54.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MMHH(MMHH) to Presa La Lajilla(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.9NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south along the wide, shallow valley; flying in between the two rows of low mountains<\/p>\n

Presa La Lajilla(POI59) to Ciudad Valles(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.48NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to Ciudad Valles, the second largest city in the state of San Luis Potosi<\/p>\n

Ciudad Valles(POI60) to MMCX(MMCX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.3NM Bearing: 144\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, head southeast to the small airstrip at Covadonga, which sits near the highway interchange<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 73.6 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MMCX(MMCX) to La Escalera(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.98NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south after takeoff and head to the small river valley on the eastern side of the mountains<\/p>\n

La Escalera(POI61) to Matlapa(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.54NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley as it turns to the southeast<\/p>\n

Matlapa(POI62) to Tamazunchale(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.56NM Bearing: 151\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast past the end of the valley to the town of Tamazunchale, which is also at the junction of the Moctezuma and Amajac Rivers<\/p>\n

Tamazunchale(POI63) to Cerro del Agua Fria(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.25NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Tamazunchale, head south in the direction of the tall mountain peak in the distance, Cerro del Agua Fria<\/p>\n

Cerro del Agua Fria(POI64) to MGO1(MGO1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.27NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just before you reach the mountain peak, there will be a small lake and mountain town of Molango to the left. The airstrip is on the western side of town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from MGO1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MGO1(MGO1) to Lago Metztitlan(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.26NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the right of the mountain towards the lake<\/p>\n

Lago Metztitlan(POI65) to Venados(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.55NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, head southeast along the farmlands of the Venados River valley<\/p>\n

Venados(POI66) to MEX-105(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.4NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns slightly towards the south, follow it , then continue in that direction across the tableland until you meet highway 105, then follow it south<\/p>\n

MEX-105(POI67) to Pachuca(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.23NM Bearing: 217\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it winds through the mountains to the city of Pachuca<\/p>\n

Pachuca(POI68) to MMPC(MMPC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.39NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pachuca&apos;s airport is southwest of the city, near the golf course<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 63.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MMPC(MMPC) to Cerro Gordo(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.56NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south after takeoff, to the large hill named Cerro Gordo<\/p>\n

Cerro Gordo(POI69) to Teotihuacan(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.92NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directly over the hill, you&apos;ll see the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan. The most distinct monuments are the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon<\/p>\n

Teotihuacan(POI70) to Teholote Grande(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.97NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from Teotihuacan, passing the large population center of Texcoco. Adjust your course to fly over the &quot;saddle&quot; between the hills of Teholote Grange and Volcan El Pino<\/p>\n

Teholote Grande(POI71) to Xico(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.04NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest to the perfectly round Xico volcanic crater<\/p>\n

Xico(POI72) to La Caldera(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.03NM Bearing: 339\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northwest to the double volcanic crater of La Caldera<\/p>\n

La Caldera(POI73) to MMMX(MMMX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.28NM Bearing: 311\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From La Caldera, a short trip northwest will take you to Mexico&apos;s busiest airport, Benito Ju\u00e1rez International Airport<\/p>\n

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