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Stage 46 of the world tour continues the journey around America’s Great Lakes. Starting in the Canadian city of Toronto, you’ll cross Lake Ontario on the way to the amazing natural wonder of Niagara Falls before a journey along the length of Lake Erie visiting the major US cities of Buffalo, Cleveland and Detroit. The next part of the trip will visit rural Michigan before heading south to Indianapolis, home of the world famous motor racing circuit, then a journey east across the US Midwest visiting Cincinnati, Canton and Dayton in Ohio, which has historical links to early flight. The final destination for this part of the journey will be Pittsburgh in the historic state of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

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

Total Legs: 24 Total Distance: 1046 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 22 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 37.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CYTZ(CYTZ) to Toronto(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.93NM Bearing: 26\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast for a closer look at Toronto, Canada&apos;s largest city. Beside the 553 metre high CN tower is the Rogers Centre, home to the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 259\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After viewing to downtown area, head southwest back to the shore of Lake Ontario<\/p>\n

High Park(POI2) to Oakville(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.14NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shore southwest until you reach the industrial area and twin piers near Oakville<\/p>\n

Oakville(POI3) to Grimsby(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.61NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south across the lake to the town of Grimsby, which has a small harbor<\/p>\n

Grimsby(POI4) to CNZ8(CNZ8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.45NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the higher ground a few miles southwest of the town is Grimsby Regional Airport, surrounded by farmland<\/p>\n

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

Flying from CNZ8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CNZ8(CNZ8) to Jordan Harbour(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.1NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east to meet the lake&apos;s southern shore near Jordan Harbour, the coastal inlet of 20 mile creek<\/p>\n

Jordan Harbour(POI5) to Welland Canal(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.34NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shore east to the entrance to the Welland Canal, a large shipping canal which connects Lake Ontario to Lake Erie. A series of 8 locks allow ships to navigate the 100 metre height difference between the two lakes<\/p>\n

Welland Canal(POI6) to Niagara River(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.69NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to the mouth of the Niagara River, which forms the border between the USA and Canada<\/p>\n

Niagara River(POI7) to Niagara River(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.07NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south to where it narrows at the head of Niagara Gorge, where Niagara Falls originated thousands of years ago and slowly eroded back to their current position 6 miles upstream<\/p>\n

Niagara River(POI8) to Niagara Gorge(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.48NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south through the gorge, passing the two power generating stations – one on each side of the border<\/p>\n

Niagara Gorge(POI9) to Niagara Whirlpool(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.64NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the gorge southwest to the site of the Niagara Whirlpool at a sharp turn in the river<\/p>\n

Niagara Whirlpool(POI10) to Niagara Falls(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.58NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the river towards the city of Niagara, which lies on the western side of the river. Across from the city are the two main sets of waterfalls which make up Niagara Falls, one of the major tourist attractions in the USA. American Falls is on the eastern side of the river with the iconic Horseshoe Falls to the south<\/p>\n

Niagara Falls(POI11) to KIAG(KIAG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.88NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the falls, fly east to Niagara Falls International Airport which is in the US state of New York, a couple of miles north of the river<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.05 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KIAG(KIAG) to Buffalo(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.24NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly south with the river to the city of Buffalo, the second largest in the state of New York<\/p>\n

Buffalo(POI12) to Bay View(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.66NM Bearing: 171\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the eastern shore of Lake Erie, passing Buffalo Harbor and the Steel Winds wind farm<\/p>\n

Bay View(POI13) to Sturgeon Point(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.31NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lake shore southwest<\/p>\n

Sturgeon Point(POI14) to Hanford Bay(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest to the sandy beaches of Hanford Bay<\/p>\n

Hanford Bay(POI15) to KDKK(KDKK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.35NM Bearing: 246\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying southwest to Dunkirk Airport, Which is a mile south of the shore<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 47.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KDKK(KDKK) to North East(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.72NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the coast and continue southwest along the shore, which is mirrored by Interstate Highway 90 also heading southwest into the state of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

North East(POI16) to Erie(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.44NM Bearing: 253\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest to the city of Erie. The popular natural attraction of Presque Isle juts north into the lake, forming the bay of the same name<\/p>\n

Erie(POI17) to KERI(KERI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.02NM Bearing: 241\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erie Airport lies near the western end of the bay<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 40.37 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KERI(KERI) to Conneaut(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.08NM Bearing: 258\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue southwest along the lake shore past the town Conneaut, which has its own small harbour at the mouth of Conneaut Creek<\/p>\n

Conneaut(POI18) to Ashtabula(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.42NM Bearing: 260\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying southwest to the city of Ashtabula, on the Ashtabula River which enters Lake Erie at another harbour<\/p>\n

Ashtabula(POI19) to I-90(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.76NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south over Ashtabula to meet Interstate Highway 90 running west<\/p>\n

I-90(POI20) to 7D9(7D9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.11NM Bearing: 250\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southwest until it turns back to the west. From there, the small airstrip will be on the north side of the road, to the south of a large landfill depot<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 7D9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.19 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

7D9(7D9) to Madison(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.52NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow I-90 west<\/p>\n

Madison(POI21) to Mentor(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.23NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Mentor(POI22) to Euclid(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.16NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway turns back to the southwest, continue west into the state of Ohio to once again reach the lake shore<\/p>\n

Euclid(POI23) to KBKL(KBKL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.28NM Bearing: 240\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the shore southwest towards the city of Cleveland. On the northeastern edge of the city lies Burke Lakefront Airport, home to the annual Cleveland National Air Show and once home to a temporary Indycar Racing circuit<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 40.65 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KBKL(KBKL) to Airport Interchange(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.07NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff head southwest along the shore, passing by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Browns football stadium. Continue southwest inland towards Cleveland-Hopkins International airport<\/p>\n

Airport Interchange(POI24) to SouthPark Mall(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.1NM Bearing: 187\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the series of freeway interchanges before the airport, turn south and follow Interstate 71 to its junction with Royalton Road at the large SouthPark Mall<\/p>\n

SouthPark Mall(POI25) to Heart Lake(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.91NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow Royalton Road west and in a few miles you will see a small heart-shaped lake next to a golf course south of the road<\/p>\n

Heart Lake(POI26) to US-20(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.9NM Bearing: 279\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road west until you reach the end, then continue west to meet Highway 20 heading southwest<\/p>\n

US-20(POI27) to Oberlin Road(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.58NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southwest for a few miles to the next junction that will lead west to the town of Oberlin<\/p>\n

Oberlin Road(POI28) to I64(I64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.09NM Bearing: 278\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west over the town of Oberlin, then continue west to Ortner (Wakeman) Airport<\/p>\n

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

Flying from I64<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.56 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

I64(I64) to Huron(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.46NM Bearing: 316\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northwest to the large town of Huron on the lake shore<\/p>\n

Huron(POI29) to Cedar Point(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.79NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the thin strip of land northwest to Cedar Point, home to the major amusement park of the same name which lies northeast of the city of Sandusky<\/p>\n

Cedar Point(POI30) to Marblehead Peninsula(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.69NM Bearing: 320\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northwest to the Marblehead Peninsula, which is dominated by the large Marblehead Quarry<\/p>\n

Marblehead Peninsula(POI31) to Catawba Island(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.38NM Bearing: 320\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying northwest to the northern tip of Catawba Island<\/p>\n

Catawba Island(POI32) to South Bass Island(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.55NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to South Bass Island, part of the Bass Island group<\/p>\n

South Bass Island(POI33) to 3T7(3T7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.69NM Bearing: 27\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north to Middle Bass Island, with the airport at the northern end of the main island body<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 3T7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

3T7(3T7) to Ontario(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.41NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly to the north shore of Lake Erie, in Ontario Canada<\/p>\n

Ontario(POI34) to Highway 3(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.13NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north over the Ontario farmland until you reach a main highway heading west<\/p>\n

Highway 3(POI35) to CYQG(CYQG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.74NM Bearing: 335\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest to Windsor Airport which sits on the eastern outskirts of the city of Windsor<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 46.6 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CYQG(CYQG) to Belle Isle(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.67NM Bearing: 353\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly north to Belle Isle in the Detroit River. On the US side of the river and part of Detroit, this island plays host annually to a round of the Indycar Racing Championship<\/p>\n

Belle Isle(POI36) to Grosse Pointe(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.75NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to follow the shore of Lake St Clair along the affluent suburbs of Grosse Point, once the home to members of the Ford family<\/p>\n

Grosse Pointe(POI37) to St Clair Shores(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.66NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the shoreline north to the cluster of marinas at St Clair Shores<\/p>\n

St Clair Shores(POI38) to Detroit(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.72NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head southwest back towards downtown Detroit. Also known as Motor City, this US city was once the worlds major automotive manufacturing hub. The tallest building in the city, near the river, is home to General Motors; and the stadium precinct in the north of the city is also home to the historic Fox Theater. Detroit was also the birthplace of Motown Music and has a strong cultural background<\/p>\n

Detroit(POI39) to Ambassador Bridge(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.77NM Bearing: 236\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest from the city to Ambassador Bridge, the single busiest border crossing in North America<\/p>\n

Ambassador Bridge(POI40) to Ford(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.73NM Bearing: 271\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west to the large industrial area, which is home to the Ford Motor Company&apos;s Dearborn plant. Beyond the factory is the testing and research track and museum<\/p>\n

Ford(POI41) to Highway 12(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.64NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west, following the major highway towards Detroit&apos;s outer suburbs<\/p>\n

Highway 12(POI42) to KYIP(KYIP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.66NM Bearing: 246\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the junction with Interstate Highway 275, head southwest to Willow Run airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 42.01 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KYIP(KYIP) to Ann Arbor(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.6NM Bearing: 294\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Willow Run Airport, fly northwest with the Huron River to the city of Ann Arbor, home to one of the nation&apos;s finest universities – the University of Michigan, whose 100,000 plus seat stadium is south of the city<\/p>\n

Ann Arbor(POI43) to I-94(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.3NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west to meet Interstate Highway 94 also heading west<\/p>\n

I-94(POI44) to Jackson(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.25NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following I-94 west to the city of Jackson<\/p>\n

Jackson(POI45) to KJXN(KJXN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.86NM Bearing: 262\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jackson County Airport is on the west side of the city, south of the highway<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 38.5 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KJXN(KJXN) to Spring Arbor(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.84NM Bearing: 230\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest to follow State Highway 60 which runs south past the airport before turning west<\/p>\n

Spring Arbor(POI46) to Tekonsha(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.88NM Bearing: 259\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway west, passing the towns of Spring Arbor, Concord and Homer before meeting Interstate Highway 69 at the town of Tekonsha<\/p>\n

Tekonsha(POI47) to Coldwater(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.98NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway south to the town of Coldwater<\/p>\n

Coldwater(POI48) to KOEB(KOEB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.8NM Bearing: 255\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach Coldwater, turn right and head to the airport on the town&apos;s western side<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 44.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KOEB(KOEB) to I-69(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.46NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast back to the interstate highway<\/p>\n

I-69(POI49) to Angola(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.85NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway south past a group of lakes towards the town of Angola in the state of Indiana<\/p>\n

Angola(POI50) to Auburn(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.52NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will curve around the west of Angola before continuing south towards the large town of Auburn<\/p>\n

Auburn(POI51) to Cedar Creek(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.11NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the highway from Auburn until it reaches the wooded margins of Cedar Creek<\/p>\n

Cedar Creek(POI52) to II28(II28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south east to the small airpark half a mile south of the creek<\/p>\n

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

Flying from II28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.82 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

II28(II28) to Fort Wayne(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.91NM Bearing: 209\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest towards the downtown area of Fort Wayne, the second largest city in the state after Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Fort Wayne(POI53) to I-69(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.09NM Bearing: 218\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest over Fort Wayne International airport to once again meet Interstate Highway 69 also heading southwest<\/p>\n

I-69(POI54) to I-69(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.36NM Bearing: 219\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway southwest<\/p>\n

I-69(POI55) to KMZZ(KMZZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.46NM Bearing: 230\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway turns south, continue southwest to Marion Airport, which lies south of the large town<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 43.46 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KMZZ(KMZZ) to Anderson(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.13NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly south to the large town of Anderson, passing over the smaller town of Alexandria on the way<\/p>\n

Anderson(POI56) to Fishers(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.75NM Bearing: 247\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet Interstate Highway 69, which runs along the south of the town, then follow it southwest to the outer suburbs of Indianapolis<\/p>\n

Fishers(POI57) to KUMP(KUMP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.58NM Bearing: 233\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway turns towards the city, it will pass the general aviation airport of Indianapolis Metro, which sits a mile west of the road<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 63.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KUMP(KUMP) to I-465(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.17NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west to meet the Interstate 465 beltway and follow it west<\/p>\n

I-465(POI58) to Eagle Creek(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.7NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-465 south from its junction with I-865 next to a tank farm<\/p>\n

Eagle Creek(POI59) to Speedway(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.05NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach Eagle Creek Airport on the edge of the reservoir, turn southeast and head for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the famous Indy 500 and with seating for over 250,000 fans is the largest sports venue in the world<\/p>\n

Speedway(POI60) to Indianapolis(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.91NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the speedway, head southeast to downtown Indianapolis, the capital and largest city in the state of Indiana. The covered stadium south of the city is home to the Indianapolis Colts football team<\/p>\n

Indianapolis(POI61) to Beech Grove(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, fly southeast and follow Interstate Highway 74 and the railway both running parallel southeast<\/p>\n

Beech Grove(POI62) to Shelbyville(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.05NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast with the highway and railway to the town of Shelbyville<\/p>\n

Shelbyville(POI63) to Greensburg(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.84NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading southeast to the next major town, Greensburg<\/p>\n

Greensburg(POI64) to I34(I34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.37NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach Greensburg, turn south after you pass the large factory northwest of the town and head to the small airstrip south of another smaller highway<\/p>\n

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

Flying from I34<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

I34(I34) to Batesville(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.57NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east and follow Interstate Highway 74 east to the town of Batesville<\/p>\n

Batesville(POI65) to Harrison(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.61NM Bearing: 104\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it continues east towards the town of Harrison on the Whitewater River in the state of Ohio<\/p>\n

Harrison(POI66) to OA16(OA16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.79NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south from Harrison to where it meets the Great Miami River near a group of large ponds. On a hill opposite the river junction is the small airstrip of Lost Bridge Airport<\/p>\n

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

Flying from OA16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

OA16(OA16) to Ohio River(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.04NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff head southeast to the Ohio River which forms the borer between Ohio and Kentucky<\/p>\n

Ohio River(POI67) to Ohio River(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.13NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the picturesque river valley southeast<\/p>\n

Ohio River(POI68) to Cincinnati(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.25NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river east to the city of Cincinnati. The major sporting arenas are alongside the river south of the downtown area<\/p>\n

Cincinnati(POI69) to Ivorydale(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.98NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the city, head north to the industrial area<\/p>\n

Ivorydale(POI70) to KHAO(KHAO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.13NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from the industrial area over the outer suburbs to Butler County Regional Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 37.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KHAO(KHAO) to Great Miami River(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.4NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north past the town of Hamilton to the Great Miami River heading east<\/p>\n

Great Miami River(POI71) to Middletown(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.58NM Bearing: 43\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it runs east, then north past Middletown and its municipal airport<\/p>\n

Middletown(POI72) to Franklin(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.67NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river east to the town of Franklin<\/p>\n

Franklin(POI73) to Dayton(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.31NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn northeast and head for downtown Dayton, a city with strong historical links to aviation. It is the birthplace of Orville Wright and home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force<\/p>\n

Dayton(POI74) to KFFO(KFFO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.85NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast from the city to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Just south of the airport is Huffman Prairie, a field where the Wright Brothers tested their first aircraft<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 58.12 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KFFO(KFFO) to Springfield(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.72NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast and follow the large highway northeast to the city of Springfield<\/p>\n

Springfield(POI75) to Columbus(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 38.53NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Springfield, fly head and follow Interstate Highway 70 east all the way to downtown Columbus, the capital and largest city in Ohio<\/p>\n

Columbus(POI76) to KOSU(KOSU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.87NM Bearing: 340\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a left circuit of the city, head northwest to the Ohio State University Airport which is owned by the university of the same name, one of the largest in the country<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 45.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

KOSU(KOSU) to Alum Creek Lake(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.54NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northeast to join Interstate Highway 71 at the southern end of Alum Creek Lake<\/p>\n

Alum Creek Lake(POI77) to I-71(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.41NM Bearing: 18\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-71 north<\/p>\n

I-71(POI78) to I-71(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.07NM Bearing: 53\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway northeast<\/p>\n

I-71(POI79) to I-71(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.31NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As it passes a large shooting range, the highway will turn back to the north<\/p>\n

I-71(POI80) to Mount Gilead(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.12NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway turns back to the northeast, follow the minor road north to the town of Mount Gilead<\/p>\n

Mount Gilead(POI81) to Galion(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.97NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north to the next town, Galion<\/p>\n

Galion(POI82) to OH21(OH21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.2NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the grass airfield a mile east of the town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from OH21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

OH21(OH21) to Clear Fork Reservoir(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.53NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to the northern end of Clear Fork reservoir<\/p>\n

Clear Fork Reservoir(POI83) to Lexington(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.19NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast to the town of Lexington at the other end of the reservoir. Just to the south is the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course which hosts a number of racing series including Indycar and Nascar<\/p>\n

Lexington(POI84) to Mansfield(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.91NM Bearing: 39\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the town, turn northeast and head to the nearby city of Mansfield. Meet US Highway 30 which runs west-east on the northern side of the city. The large correctional facility on the north side of the freeway was featured in the film The Shawshank Redemption<\/p>\n

Mansfield(POI85) to Wooster(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.53NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east to the large town of Wooster<\/p>\n

Wooster(POI86) to US-30(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east from Wooster where it will make a large right then left curve<\/p>\n

US-30(POI87) to OH22(OH22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.96NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the exit at the eastern end of the left hand curve, head to the small airstrip 2 miles south<\/p>\n

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

Flying from OH22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

OH22(OH22) to US-30(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.78NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the grid of fields east until you reach US Highway 30 also heading east<\/p>\n

US-30(POI88) to Canton(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.82NM Bearing: 87\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway east to the city of Canton, the birthplace of the NFL and home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame<\/p>\n

Canton(POI89) to Alliance(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.35NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Canton, fly northeast to the large town of Alliance. US highway 62 also leads to the town<\/p>\n

Alliance(POI90) to 38D(38D)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.15NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east over the next small town of Sebring towards the town of Salem. The airport is a few miles north of the town<\/p>\n

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

Flying from 38D<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.68 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

38D(38D) to I-76(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.57NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east where you will pass a major highway heading south on the way to meeting up with Interstate Highway 76 running southeast<\/p>\n

I-76(POI91) to Beaver River(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.24NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow I-76 southeast until it crosses the Beaver River<\/p>\n

Beaver River(POI92) to Beaver(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.15NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Beaver River south to where it meets the Ohio River at the town of Beaver<\/p>\n

Beaver(POI93) to Ohio River(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.88NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Ohio River south<\/p>\n

Ohio River(POI94) to KPIT(KPIT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.84NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river starts to turn southeast, fly south to Pittsburgh International Airport, the destination for this stage of the tour<\/p>\n

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