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Welcome to stage 40, and a journey back to mainland USA. Starting in South Caicos, you will travel northwest from the Turks and Caicos islands along the beautiful chain of islands that make up the Bahamas, a popular tourist and cruise ship destination. When you reach the US mainland you will tour south Florida via the famous Everglades tropical wetland and head north along the gulf coast, before visiting the major tourist theme park destination of central Florida on your way to Orlando International Airport<\/p>\n

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

Total Legs: 25 Total Distance: 1196 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 34 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 44.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MBSC(MBSC) to East Caicos(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.11NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to the island of East Caicos<\/p>\n

East Caicos(POI1) to North Caicos(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.74NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest along the chain of islands<\/p>\n

North Caicos(POI2) to MBPI(MBPI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.57NM Bearing: 285\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you pass North Caicos airport, head west to the smaller Pine Cay airport which stretches across the width of the small island<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 59.45 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MBPI(MBPI) to Mayaguana(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 44.16NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 21 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest back into The Bahamas, and to Mayaguana Island<\/p>\n

Mayaguana(POI3) to MYMM(MYMM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.29NM Bearing: 292\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west along the island to Mayaguana Airfield, which was a stop on the previous bush trip<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 69.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYMM(MYMM) to Plana Cays(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.35NM Bearing: 307\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue northwest to a group of two small islands named Plana Cays<\/p>\n

Plana Cays(POI4) to Acklins Island(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.01NM Bearing: 280\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west to Acklins Island<\/p>\n

Acklins Island(POI5) to MYCI(MYCI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.54NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to Colonel Hill Airport, on the north side of the next island, Crooked Island<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 67.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYCI(MYCI) to Crooked Island(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.72NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the northwestern point of the island<\/p>\n

Crooked Island(POI6) to Rum Cay(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 56.1NM Bearing: 341\u00b0 27 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest on the overwater journey to Rum Cay, site of the HMS Conqueror shipwreck which is now a popular dive site<\/p>\n

Rum Cay(POI7) to MYRP(MYRP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.61NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is in the center of the island<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 53.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYRP(MYRP) to Conception Island(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.77NM Bearing: 312\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northwest to Conception Island, which is a National Park and sanctuary for green sea turtles<\/p>\n

Conception Island(POI8) to Cat Island(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.05NM Bearing: 324\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to Cat Island, which has the highest point in The Bahamas, Mount Alverina, at 206 feet<\/p>\n

Cat Island(POI9) to MYCB(MYCB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.13NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north across the large circular bay to New Bight Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 54.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYCB(MYCB) to Arthur’s Town(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.9NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly to the northern point of the island, near the small settlement of Arthur&apos;s Town<\/p>\n

Arthur’s Town(POI10) to Eleuthera Island(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.25NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the long, thin Eleuthera Island, known for its pink sand beaches<\/p>\n

Eleuthera Island(POI11) to MYER(MYER)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.2NM Bearing: 322\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rock Sound Airport sits in the southern part of the island, on the north shore of a bay<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 48.02 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYER(MYER) to Governor’s Harbor(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.71NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north along the long, thin island<\/p>\n

Governor’s Harbor(POI12) to MYEH(MYEH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.31NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the island as it turns to the northwest. North Eleuthera Airport is near the center of the larger northern part of the island<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 50.08 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYEH(MYEH) to Great Abaco(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.47NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northwest to the southern tip of Great Abaco Island, which suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Dorian in 2019<\/p>\n

Great Abaco(POI13) to MYAS(MYAS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.61NM Bearing: 323\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the southern coast of the island to Sandy Point Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 35.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYAS(MYAS) to Great Abaco(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.89NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the northern part of the island<\/p>\n

Great Abaco(POI14) to MYAM(MYAM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.33NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the center of the island to Marsh Harbor Airport. This was the site of a tragic crash of a Cessna 402 in 2001 which took the life of US singer and actress Aaliyah, along with 8 other people<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 34.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYAM(MYAM) to Elbow Cay(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.14NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to Elbow Cay, originally populated by British loyalists fleeing the newly independent United States of America in 1785<\/p>\n

Elbow Cay(POI15) to North End(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.4NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the north end of the island, passing over Hope Town and its iconic lighthouse<\/p>\n

North End(POI16) to Great Guana Cay(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.92NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest and follow the chain of islands to the golf course at the northern end of Great Guana Cay<\/p>\n

Great Guana Cay(POI17) to Whale Cay(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.69NM Bearing: 285\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west over the nearby Whale Cay<\/p>\n

Whale Cay(POI18) to MYAT(MYAT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.8NM Bearing: 294\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west back to the main island, then fly northwest to Treasure Cay Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 70.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYAT(MYAT) to Grand Bahama Island(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.5NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west to Grand Bahama Island, which also suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Dorian in 2019<\/p>\n

Grand Bahama Island(POI19) to MYGF(MYGF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 43.4NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 21 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the length of the island to the city of Freeport, with Grand Bahama Airport on the north side of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 80.99 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

MYGF(MYGF) to West End(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.13NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to the western tip of the island<\/p>\n

West End(POI20) to South Palm Beach(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 56.31NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 27 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading west from Grand Bahama will take you back to the United States, near the beach community of South Palm Beach<\/p>\n

South Palm Beach(POI21) to KPBI(KPBI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.55NM Bearing: 338\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the coast until you see Palm Beach International Airport a couple of miles inland<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 35.57 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KPBI(KPBI) to Twentymile Bend(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.89NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow Southern Boulevard west. Southern Blvd is the large highway running along the south side of the airport, accompanied by the West Palm Beach Canal<\/p>\n

Twentymile Bend(POI22) to West Palm Beach Canal(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.95NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway and canal turn northwest, follow the canal northwest for 12 miles until it reaches a smaller canal<\/p>\n

West Palm Beach Canal(POI23) to Pahokee(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.49NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The small canal will point you west towards the town of Pahokee, on the shore of Lake Okeechobee<\/p>\n

Pahokee(POI24) to KPHK(KPHK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.24NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southwest to the small airfield on the lake shore<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 39.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KPHK(KPHK) to Clewiston(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.81NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west over Lake Okeechobee to the town of Clewiston on the western shore<\/p>\n

Clewiston(POI25) to Clewiston Golf Course(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.5NM Bearing: 251\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the golf course next to the disused airfield on the western side of the town<\/p>\n

Clewiston Golf Course(POI26) to L-2 Canal(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.52NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the golf course to meet up with the L-2 Canal heading south, one of many canals in Florida<\/p>\n

L-2 Canal(POI27) to L-3 Canal(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.73NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the canal south until it makes a turn to the southeast<\/p>\n

L-3 Canal(POI28) to 59FD(59FD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.22NM Bearing: 212\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest to the nearby town and airport of Big Cypress<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 59FD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.2 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

59FD(59FD) to L-28 Canal(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.02NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff head southeast, following the L-28 Canal which runs past the eastern side of the airfield<\/p>\n

L-28 Canal(POI29) to KTNT(KTNT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.18NM Bearing: 199\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you near the southern end of the canal, head south over the Big Cypress National Preserve to the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport. This out of the way airport once provided a training area for large airliners away from the busier airports to the east<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 47.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KTNT(KTNT) to Everglades National Park(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.54NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west after takeoff and fly towards the inner coastline, over Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park, a large region of tropical wetlands covering most of south Florida, also famous for its wildlife including alligators, crocodiles, manatees and hundreds of other animal species<\/p>\n

Everglades National Park(POI30) to Ten Thousand Islands(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.35NM Bearing: 298\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest along the group of mangrove covered islands which are part of the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge<\/p>\n

Ten Thousand Islands(POI31) to KMKY(KMKY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.59NM Bearing: 14\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the coastal city of Marco Island, head north to the airport which sits a few miles northeast of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 38.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KMKY(KMKY) to Naples(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.39NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest to the city of Naples on the coast<\/p>\n

Naples(POI32) to Estero Bay(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.41NM Bearing: 359\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the coast until you reach the southern end of Estero Bay<\/p>\n

Estero Bay(POI33) to Hendry Creek(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.03NM Bearing: 352\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the eastern shore of the Bay north until you reach the entrance to Hendry Creek at the north end<\/p>\n

Hendry Creek(POI34) to KFMY(KFMY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.6NM Bearing: 9\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north towards the city of Fort Myers to Page Field, a large business and general aviation airport a few miles south of downtown<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 23.34 Approximate time at 125kts: 11 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KFMY(KFMY) to Fort Myers(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to downtown Fort Myers, then follow the bridges northwest across the Caloosahatchee River to North Fort Myers<\/p>\n

Fort Myers(POI35) to Northeast Pine Island Road(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.73NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As soon as you cross the river, follow the first major road you meet running west<\/p>\n

Northeast Pine Island Road(POI36) to Pine Island(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.97NM Bearing: 256\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the road meets another major road heading southwest (Northeast Pine Island Road), follow the dual carriageway road southwest where it will soon cross the Matlacha Pass Estuary to Pine Island<\/p>\n

Pine Island(POI37) to FL90(FL90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.6NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the road ends on Pine Island, continue west over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to the grass airstrip on the northern tip of North Captiva Island<\/p>\n

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

Flying from FL90<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

FL90(FL90) to Gasparilla Pass(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.04NM Bearing: 352\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the chain of narrow islands north<\/p>\n

Gasparilla Pass(POI38) to KVNC(KVNC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.68NM Bearing: 337\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coastal islands northwest. As you head towards the city of Venice, you should notice the large wagon wheel shaped community of Rotonda, laid out to resemble the historic temporary WWII airfields of Florida. Venice airport is just south of the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 44.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KVNC(KVNC) to Sarasota(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.86NM Bearing: 345\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, keep following the coast north to the city of Sarasota, which lies on the eastern shore of Sarasota Bay<\/p>\n

Sarasota(POI39) to Bradenton(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.62NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from Sarasota over the airport, to the nearby city of Bradenton on the Manatee River<\/p>\n

Bradenton(POI40) to Sunshine Skyway Bridge(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.17NM Bearing: 334\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to meet the highway heading to Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This is the second bridge crossing the bay, after the original bridge partially collapsed after a tragic ship collision in 1980<\/p>\n

Sunshine Skyway Bridge(POI41) to KSPG(KSPG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.27NM Bearing: 27\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the bridge, fly northeast towards St. Petersburg. You will find Whitted airport on the eastern side of the city, next to the shore<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.65 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KSPG(KSPG) to Tampa(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.97NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast across the bay towards the city of Tampa, passing MacDill Air Force Base on the way<\/p>\n

Tampa(POI42) to I-275(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.34NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow Interstate highway 275 heading north from Tampa<\/p>\n

I-275(POI43) to Land O Lakes(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.58NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will intersect with the smaller highway 41 where it turns away to the east. From here, follow US Highway 41 north<\/p>\n

Land O Lakes(POI44) to Pilot Country(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.87NM Bearing: 345\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it turns slightly northwest and passes to the west of Pilot Country Estates Airpark<\/p>\n

Pilot Country(POI45) to KBKV(KBKV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.89NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn to the northeast and lead to Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 55.31 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KBKV(KBKV) to Chassahowitzka Swamp(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.18NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest over the large area of swamp until you reach the coast<\/p>\n

Chassahowitzka Swamp(POI46) to Crystal River(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.84NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast north until you reach the Crystal River power plant<\/p>\n

Crystal River(POI47) to KCDK(KCDK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.29NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest across the bay to Cedar Key, which is in a group of small islands sitting south of the coast. The small airstrip sits just west of the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 44.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KCDK(KCDK) to Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.68NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly briefly northeast to where the road reaches the mainland<\/p>\n

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge(POI48) to Waccasassa Bay(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.03NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shoreline east<\/p>\n

Waccasassa Bay(POI49) to Crossroads(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.19NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east across land, passing a junction of major and minor roads and power lines<\/p>\n

Crossroads(POI50) to KOCF(KOCF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.58NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east towards the city of Ocala, and you will reach Ocala airport a few miles west of the downtown area<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 32.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KOCF(KOCF) to Ocala(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.22NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east to the center of Ocala, then follow the highway running southeast from there<\/p>\n

Ocala(POI51) to The Villages(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.18NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast past Lake Weir to your left, then a large group of residential areas called The Villages<\/p>\n

The Villages(POI52) to KLEE(KLEE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.88NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast across Lake Griffith to Leesburg Airport, which lies between Lake Griffith and Lake Harris to its south<\/p>\n

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Leg 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 57.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KLEE(KLEE) to Lake Apopka(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.57NM Bearing: 151\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over Lake Harris, then to the southern edge of Lake Apopka, the largest in the local area<\/p>\n

Lake Apopka(POI53) to Disney World(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.47NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading south from the lake, you will enter the usually restricted airspace of Disney World, one of the world&apos;s top tourist destinations. Firstly, on your left, you should see the Magic Kingdom, based on the original Disneyland Park in California. Just south of there is Disney&apos;s Animal Kingdom<\/p>\n

Disney World(POI54) to I-4(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.19NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach Animal Kingdom (look for the large car park) turn left and head east towards Interstate Highway 4, passing Disney&apos;s other 2 parks on the way, Epcot and Disney&apos;s Hollywood Studios<\/p>\n

I-4(POI55) to Sea World(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.07NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-4 northeast, passing the Disney Springs entertainment precinct to your left, Sea World and the Orange County Convention Center on your right, just before the junction with the Beeline Expressway heading east<\/p>\n

Sea World(POI56) to Universal(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.27NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following I-4 north which will point you to Universal&apos;s 2 theme parks – Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure<\/p>\n

Universal(POI57) to Orlando(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.18NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Universal, I-4 will turn northeast to the City of Orlando, Florida&apos;s fourth largest city<\/p>\n

Orlando(POI58) to KMCO(KMCO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.51NM Bearing: 156\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southeast of Orlando, you won&apos;t miss Orlando International Airport, the tenth busiest in the USA, and the destination for this stage of the tour<\/p>\n

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