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

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

Total Legs: 23 Total Distance: 1118 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 56 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 48.31 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KNEW(KNEW) to City Park(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.34NM Bearing: 258\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west along the shore until you reach the northern end of city park which stretches away to the south<\/p>\n

City Park(POI1) to City Park(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.64NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the southern end of the park<\/p>\n

City Park(POI2) to New Orleans(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.12NM Bearing: 146\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

New Orleans(POI3) to Mississippi River(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.67NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast to meet up with the Mississippi River<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI4) to Mississippi River(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.41NM Bearing: 204\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI5) to Mississippi River(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.94NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river back to the southeast<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI6) to 7LA1(7LA1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.19NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Flying from 7LA1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

7LA1(7LA1) to Barataria Bay(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.31NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Barataria Bay(POI7) to Grand Isle(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.61NM Bearing: 241\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest along the populated barrier island of Grand Isle, which has been smashed by hurricanes many times throughout history<\/p>\n

Grand Isle(POI8) to LA-1(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.43NM Bearing: 252\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the bridge at the western end of the island, follow Louisiana Highway 1 west<\/p>\n

LA-1(POI9) to Golden Meadow(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.84NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway north as it runs alongside Bayou Lafourche<\/p>\n

Golden Meadow(POI10) to KGAO(KGAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.73NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the sides of the river become populated, head to North Lafourge Airport, a few miles north of the highway<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 37.67 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KGAO(KGAO) to Cut Off(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.04NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest to meet up with the highway, and follow it to the town of Larose<\/p>\n

Cut Off(POI11) to LA-1(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.9NM Bearing: 295\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Larose, the highway will follow the canal-like Bayou Lafourche northwest<\/p>\n

LA-1(POI12) to Raceland(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.08NM Bearing: 323\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the bayou northwest, where it will be crossed by US Highway 90 before the town of Raceland<\/p>\n

Raceland(POI13) to L83(L83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.65NM Bearing: 275\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bayou will turn west towards the large town of Thibodaux. The airport is a few of miles south of the town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from L83<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

L83(L83) to Mississippi River(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.05NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north over Thibodaux and back to the Mississippi River<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI14) to Baton Rouge(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.39NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Baton Rouge(POI15) to KBTR(KBTR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.54NM Bearing: 24\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is a few miles north of the downtown area<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 59.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KBTR(KBTR) to Mississippi River(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.8NM Bearing: 311\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Distance: 23.84NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest<\/p>\n

Angola(POI17) to Mary Lake(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.81NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Mary Lake(POI18) to LA40(LA40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.95NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just after the oxbow lake, where the river turns briefly to the east, head north to the small grass airstrip next to a large grain facility<\/p>\n

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

Flying from LA40<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

LA40(LA40) to Vidalia(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.87NM Bearing: 35\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Vidalia(POI19) to Waterproof(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.69NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north along the river<\/p>\n

Waterproof(POI20) to Saint Joseph(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.56NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river to the northeast, passing the town of Saint Joseph on the left bank<\/p>\n

Saint Joseph(POI21) to L33(L33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.4NM Bearing: 340\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just north of the town is the oxbow lake of Lake Bruin, with the small airport surrounded by the circular lake<\/p>\n

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

Flying from L33<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.02 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

L33(L33) to Mississippi River(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.4NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast over more oxbow lakes and back to the main river<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI22) to Vicksburg(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.37NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northeast to the town of Vicksburg<\/p>\n

Vicksburg(POI23) to Lake Providence(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.48NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn back to the northwest, then head north to the town of Lake Providence on the left side of the river<\/p>\n

Lake Providence(POI24) to 0M8(0M8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.77NM Bearing: 331\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The small Byerley Airport is just north of the town on the north side of the oxbow lake<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 0M8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

0M8(0M8) to Mississippi River(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.43NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to once again meet up with the Mississippi River<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI25) to Greenville(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.67NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north until you reach the large town of Greenville on the eastern bank<\/p>\n

Greenville(POI26) to KGLH(KGLH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.23NM Bearing: 48\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The regional airport is a few miles northeast from the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 37.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KGLH(KGLH) to Mississippi River(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.53NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northwest back to the Mississippi River and into Arkansas<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI27) to Dumas(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.14NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest over the Arkansas farmland to the town of Dumas<\/p>\n

Dumas(POI28) to 0M0(0M0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.51NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The municipal airport lies a couple of miles west from the town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 0M0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

0M0(0M0) to Gould(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.17NM Bearing: 348\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to meet the highway heading northwest<\/p>\n

Gould(POI29) to Pine Bluff(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.23NM Bearing: 305\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northwest to the city of Pine Bluff, which lies near the Arkansas River<\/p>\n

Pine Bluff(POI30) to Arkansas River(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.51NM Bearing: 345\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Pine Bluff, follow the Arkansas River north towards the state capital of Little Rock<\/p>\n

Arkansas River(POI31) to KLIT(KLIT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.03NM Bearing: 283\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

Leg Distance: 59.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KLIT(KLIT) to Little Rock(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.68NM Bearing: 293\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west for a closer look at downtown Little Rock<\/p>\n

Little Rock(POI32) to I-40(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.16NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north from the city to meet Interstate Highway 40 which runs east-west<\/p>\n

I-40(POI33) to Hazen(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 37.06NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east<\/p>\n

Hazen(POI34) to Brinkley(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.68NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway northeast towards the town of Brinkley<\/p>\n

Brinkley(POI35) to M36(M36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.03NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leaving the highway, fly east over the town to the airport on its eastern side<\/p>\n

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

Flying from M36<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

M36(M36) to Wheatley(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to once again meet the interstate highway<\/p>\n

Wheatley(POI36) to Forrest City(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.4NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast past Forrest City, a large town which was founded and settled during the Civil War<\/p>\n

Forrest City(POI37) to Crowley’s Ridge(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.13NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway northeast, as it passes over the long, low ridge named Crowley&apos;s Ridge, and descends onto the flat Mississippi Delta<\/p>\n

Crowley’s Ridge(POI38) to KAWM(KAWM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.37NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will turn east towards West Memphis, leading you to the Municipal Airport just south of the highway before the city<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 37.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KAWM(KAWM) to Memphis(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.73NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Memphis(POI39) to East Junction(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.23NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south past the city and follow the large main road of South Third Street to its junction with the freeway just northeast of the large train yard<\/p>\n

East Junction(POI40) to Graceland(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.58NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying southeast for a couple of miles will take you over Graceland, Elvis Presley&apos;s mansion estate and final resting place. Just across the road from the estate is an entertainment district and museum, complete with Elvis&apos; Convair 880 private jet<\/p>\n

Graceland(POI41) to BNSF Container Terminal(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.79NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

BNSF Container Terminal(POI42) to Bill Morris Parkway(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.26NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east until you reach the large freeway also heading east<\/p>\n

Bill Morris Parkway(POI43) to I-269(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.7NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east until it ends at the interchange with Interstate 269 heading north-south<\/p>\n

I-269(POI44) to 54M(54M)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.48NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few miles northeast of the interchange is the grass strip of Wolf River airstrip, which sits south of the tree lined river<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 54M<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

54M(54M) to Slayden(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the border into Mississippi, to meet national highway 72 heading east<\/p>\n

Slayden(POI45) to US-72(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.83NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it keeps a fairly straight run east until it crosses some low lying hills west of the town of Corinth<\/p>\n

US-72(POI46) to KCRX(KCRX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to the local airport, which is on the south side of the highway a few miles west of the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KCRX(KCRX) to Corinth(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.41NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast over the nearby town of Corinth<\/p>\n

Corinth(POI47) to Tennessee River(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.37NM Bearing: 45\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast back into Tennessee and over the flat farmland until you meet the Tennessee River, a few miles downstream from Pickwick Dam<\/p>\n

Tennessee River(POI48) to Shiloh(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.01NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Shiloh(POI49) to Tennessee River(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.4NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river as it curves its way northeast<\/p>\n

Tennessee River(POI50) to M29(M29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.59NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the south side of one of the river&apos;s U-turns lies the small town of Clifton. Head to the airport on the eastern side of the town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from M29<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

M29(M29) to Hohenwald(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.52NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Hohenwald(POI51) to Columbia Highway(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.58NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town, follow the Columbia Highway northeast<\/p>\n

Columbia Highway(POI52) to Columbia Highway(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.52NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it travels east through a shallow valley<\/p>\n

Columbia Highway(POI53) to KMRC(KMRC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.02NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway disappears to the north, continue east to the town of Mount Pleasant, and the airport to its north<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.16 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KMRC(KMRC) to Columbia(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.01NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the nearby city of Columbia<\/p>\n

Columbia(POI54) to Spring Hill(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.45NM Bearing: 35\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Nashville Highway which runs northeast from Columbia until you reach the interchange next to the General Motors factory at Spring Hill, the company&apos;s largest manufacturing facility in the country<\/p>\n

Spring Hill(POI55) to I-65(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.58NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly a few miles east to the junction with Interstate Highway 65 heading north<\/p>\n

I-65(POI56) to Radnor Yard(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.3NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-65 north until you reach the large rail yard a few miles south of Nashville<\/p>\n

Radnor Yard(POI57) to KBNA(KBNA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.82NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to Nashville International Airport, home of a large maintenance facility for Embraer aircraft<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.96 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KBNA(KBNA) to Music Valley(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.1NM Bearing: 358\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff and tucked inside a U-turn of the Cumberland River you will find Music Valley, home of country music&apos;s famous Grand Ole Opry theater and radio show as well as a country themed leisure and hotel district<\/p>\n

Music Valley(POI58) to Nashville(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.44NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Nashville(POI59) to Cumberland River(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.96NM Bearing: 289\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Cumberland River as it winds its way west<\/p>\n

Cumberland River(POI60) to Cumberland River(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.87NM Bearing: 304\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river northwest<\/p>\n

Cumberland River(POI61) to Cumberland River(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.32NM Bearing: 341\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it heads north to the city of Clarksville<\/p>\n

Cumberland River(POI62) to TN23(TN23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.27NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the south bank of the river is a small grass airstrip set in a rural suburb a few miles southeast of Clarksville<\/p>\n

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

Flying from TN23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

TN23(TN23) to Clarksville(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast over the nearby city of Clarksville<\/p>\n

Clarksville(POI63) to Fort Campbell(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.06NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west over the large quarry on the northwest bank of the river&apos;s U-turn, then continue west to meet the highway (US-79) also heading west<\/p>\n

Fort Campbell(POI64) to US-79(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.61NM Bearing: 285\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

US-79(POI65) to Land Between the Lakes(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.72NM Bearing: 287\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Land Between the Lakes(POI66) to Eggner Ferry Bridge(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.48NM Bearing: 343\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Eggner Ferry Bridge(POI67) to 42KY(42KY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.8NM Bearing: 276\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the bridge, turn west and head for the small airstrip on the shore of Jonathan Creek, an inlet on the western side of the lake<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 42KY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

42KY(42KY) to Kentucky Lake(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.5NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to the lake<\/p>\n

Kentucky Lake(POI68) to Tennessee River(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.06NM Bearing: 323\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lake northwest to Kentucky Dam, where it narrows into the Tennessee River<\/p>\n

Tennessee River(POI69) to Paducah(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.91NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west to where it meets the Ohio River at the city of Paducah<\/p>\n

Paducah(POI70) to Metropolis(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.73NM Bearing: 303\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest along the river to the town of Metropolis on the north bank. The state of Illinois lies on the north side of the river<\/p>\n

Metropolis(POI71) to M30(M30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.67NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Metropolis Municipal Airport lies a mile northwest from the town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from M30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

M30(M30) to Ohio River(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.91NM Bearing: 286\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west back to the river<\/p>\n

Ohio River(POI72) to Mississippi River(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.54NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Mississippi River(POI73) to KCGI(KCGI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just west of the river is the town of Scott City, with Cape Girardeau Regional Airport just west of the town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 51.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KCGI(KCGI) to Cape Girardeau(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.93NM Bearing: 31\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast over the city of Cape Girardeau and back to the Mississippi River<\/p>\n

Cape Girardeau(POI74) to Mississippi River(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.49NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northeast<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI75) to Mississippi River(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.95NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north along the upper Mississippi River floodplain, which extends east of the river<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI76) to Mississippi River(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.64NM Bearing: 314\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river as it turns northwest, giving you a perfect view of the wide floodplain<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI77) to KPCD(KPCD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.75NM Bearing: 265\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the center of the plain is Perryville Municipal Airport, just south of the river and the town of Chester<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 52.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KPCD(KPCD) to Mississippi River(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.33NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue northwest along the river<\/p>\n

Mississippi River(POI78) to Columbia(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.53NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the river turns north towards St Louis, follow the eastern edge of the floodplain to the highway junction at the town of Columbia<\/p>\n

Columbia(POI79) to KCPS(KCPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.97NM Bearing: 34\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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