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This is Leg Nr.44 of my Trans America Rally. The flight guided me from Milwaukee in Wisconsin southeast-wards over 599 nm or 1.110 km to Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Milwaukee City Information:
Population: 596.974
The City of Milwaukee arose from a collection of scattered settlements on a site familiar to the Native American tribes in what is now eastern Wisconsin. Local historians attribute the name to a word derived from the Potawatomi Tribe. The Potawatomis pronounced it Mahn-ah-wauk, meaning council grounds. The first written mention of a word closely resembling Milwaukee was recorded in 1761. A British officer stationed in Green Bay, Lt. James Gorrell, transcribed the name of the area as Milwacky. A traveling companion of the French explorer LaSalle, Father Zenobe Membre, wrote in 1697 of a river called Mellioke. The first immigrants to Milwaukee were French traders and trappers. During the 1830s, settlement occurred rapidly, and in earnest. Families established themselves here, bringing the population to several hundred by 1837. That year, under a mandate from the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature to incorporate, Milwaukee and other settlements in the state became villages. A City Charter was adopted in 1846, and Solomon Juneau was elected the first mayor. Juneau was a French trader who had settled his family in Milwaukee. The original aldermen numbered 15, from 5 districts, and received no salary. The first Common Council met in a Methodist church at the corner of what is now Wisconsin and Plankinton Avenues. After two years there, it moved to the second floor of a livery stable. Fire leveled the stable in 1850. The Council then met successively in a hotel, a produce market, two commercial buildings and the old courthouse. Another fire ravaged city quarters. So, until 1889, City offices were scattered around town in rented rooms. Then, on January 22, 1889, the Common Council authorized the sale of $1.25 million in bonds to finance the land acquisition and construction of a permanent city hall on Market Street, the site of the present building. In 1891, Council members held a design contest, which drew 11 applicants from around the country. After considerable controversy over cost and aesthetics, the plans of architect Henry C. Koch and Company were selected, and the contracting firm of Paul Reisen was chosen. The cornerstone was laid on February 24, 1894, but dedication ceremonies were not held until nearly two years later, on December 23, 1895. The cost of the building itself totaled $945.311. An additional $71.624 was spent on fixtures and furniture. The building is designed in Flemish Renaissance style. The basement and first two floors are constructed of granite. The remaining six floors consist of pressed brick and terra cotta. Approximately eight million bricks went into the building's construction. Of those, almost half were used in the bell tower alone. City Hall contains 107.270 square feet (9.965 m²) of office space. An open well, 20 by 70 feet (6 x 21 m), occupies the center. The balcony of the bell tower rises 320 feet (100 m) above the sidewalk; the flagpole atop the tower stands 393 feet (119 m) above the street level. The tower bell is named Solomon Juneau, in honor of the City's founder. It was cast from spare fire bells produced for the City by the local firm of G. Campbell and Sons. Solomon Juneau first chimed on New Year's Eve, 1896. The clock in the bell tower contains numerals of opaque glass that measure two and a half feet high and eight inches wide. The face of the clock is 18 feet (6 m) in diameter. It was designed and installed by the Johnson Electric Company in 1896. At its completion, the clock was believed to be the third largest in the world. The flagpole astride the bell tower stands 40 feet (12 m) high, and measures one foot across the base. It is topped by a copper ball three feet wide. The City Hall fire of 1929 partially destroyed the bell tower. At the time, the City did not own fire equipment which could reach the tower from the adjoining roof. The damage was repaired from the architect's original blueprints. Before World War I, auditorium facilities on the fifth and seventh floors were converted into office space. The third floor Council Chamber was remodeled in 1931. A wrought iron balcony was removed, and a stencil design for the ceiling created. The design decorates the anteroom and adjoining chambers. The stencil is the work of a former alderman, Carl Minkley. Between 1973 and 1974, a thorough exterior renovation was completed at a cost of $1.8 million. The repairs included replacement of the roof, gutters and downspouts, flashings and deteriorated masonry and structural steel. The exterior surface was cleaned and sealed. The wood and copper in the north tower also were renovated. Interior restoration was begun in 1974. Some of the wire meshing of the central well was removed. The remaining wire mesh was removed in 1988. Walls, ceilings, balconies and decorative grillwork were restored. While interior and exterior maintenance continues, the integrity of the building itself is always preserved. The 1976 renovation of the Council anteroom coincided with the nation's Bicentennial celebration. The repairs were designated an official Bicentennial observance by the Milwaukee American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, which assisted in the planning. The renovation was a joint venture of the Mayor's Beautification Committee, the Office of the City Clerk, and the departments of Public Works and City Development. The Henry Uihlein mansion contributed most of the furniture, plus all the wainscoting and chandeliers. Gretchen Colnick donated the wrought iron plant stand, candelabra and brass candlesticks. She is the daughter of noted Milwaukee metal artisan, Cyril Colnick, whose work was popular in the early 1900s. Two magnificent stained glass windows, created as a WPA project in the 1930s, were restored and installed in the Council Chamber in 1978. One window incorporates an image of City Hall and the City Seal, while the other portrays the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin. These windows were acquired through the cooperation of the boards of trustees of the Milwaukee Public Library and the Milwaukee Museum. As City Hall neared its 100th birthday in 1995, the Common Council decided that the meeting room complex on the 3rd floor needed a complete overhaul, to enhance its utility and make modern technology more accessible. The renovation is a skillful blend of 21st Century technology and 19th Century architecture, giving the complex the look and feel of City Hall at the turn of the century. The space includes two large hearing rooms for Common Council committees, a conference room for use by various city departments, spacious waiting areas and increased city office space outfitted with state of the art telecasting and recording equipment for City Channel 25.
Wisconsin State Information:
Land area: 54.310 square miles (140.673 km²)
Population: 5.441.196
Capital: Madison
Nr. of Counties: 72
10 largest cities: Milwaukee 596.974; Madison 208.054; Green Bay 102.313; Kenosha 90.352; Racine 81.855; Appleton 70.087; Waukesha 64.825; Oshkosh 62.916; Eau Claire 61.704 and West Allis 61.254
Governer: Jim Doyle
The Wisconsin region was first explored for France by Jean Nicolet, who landed at Green Bay in 1634. In 1660 a French trading post and Roman Catholic mission were established near present-day Ashland. Great Britain obtained the region in settlement of the French and Indian Wars in 1763; the U.S. acquired it in 1783 after the Revolutionary War. However, Great Britain retained actual control until after the War of 1812. The region was successively governed as part of the territories of Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan between 1800 and 1836, when it became a separate territory. Wisconsin is a leading state in milk and cheese production. Other important farm products are peas, beans, beets, corn, potatoes, oats, hay, and cranberries. The chief industrial products of the state are automobiles, machinery, furniture, paper, beer, and processed foods. Wisconsin ranks second among the 47 paper-producing states. The state's mines produce copper, iron ore, lead, and zinc. Wisconsin is a pioneer in social legislation, providing pensions for the blind (1907), aid to dependent children (1913), and old-age assistance (1925). In labor legislation, the state was the first to enact an unemployment compensation law (1932) and the first in which a workman's compensation law actually took effect. In 1984, Wisconsin became the first state to adopt the Uniform Marital Property Act. The state has over 14.000 lakes, of which Winnebago is the largest. Water sports, ice-boating, and fishing are popular, as are skiing and hunting. Public parks and forests take up one-seventh of the land, with 43 state parks, 12 state forests, 14 state trails, 3 recreational areas, and 2 national forests. Among the many points of interest are the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; Ice Age National Scientific Reserve; the Circus World Museum at Baraboo; the Wolf, St. Croix, and Lower St. Croix national scenic riverways; and the Wisconsin Dells.
Philadelphia City Information:
Population: 1.517.550
The first thing visitors discover about Philadelphia is that it's a "walking" town--most places are within a mile of City Hall, on pleasant, tree-lined streets with a rich mix of architecture, ranging from Colonial to Victorian to Bauhaus, sometimes within the same block. Recent years have seen a burst of building activity. There are days when it seems like every street in town is under construction, especially when you're trying to find a parking space. But it's a walking town, so a visitor can leave the car in one place for the day and find easy paths to wander. Each street leads to smaller and smaller streets and alleyways, hiding small glories of houses, clever gardens, footnotes to American history, and even a few good coffee spots. Philadelphia occupies as much land as New York City, but with a smaller population -- about 1.5 million -- spread out over this area. Part of the charm of this city is its neighborhoods like Delaware River on the east end to the Schuykill River on the west side and as far north as Spring Garden Street and south, to South Street. But within this area there are even more neighbourhoods (Independence Hall, Society Hill, West of Old City, and some more).
When the American colonies were founded in the 1600s, there were generally two main guiding principles behind them: for the New England colonies, freedom to practice religions not popular in England; for the southern colonies, agricultural development extending the holdings of British landowners. There were two exceptions: New York was always a place for trade, originally established by Dutch companies. The other exception was Pennsylvania, and the town of Philadelphia. Founded on Quaker principles of tolerance and harmonious living, Philadelphia had the religious foundations of its New England neighbors, but unlike the stricter sects to the north the Quakers welcomed other beliefs and races. Like its southern neighbors, Pennsylvania started with an agricultural economy, but it never relied on slavery as much as southern plantations did, and had a large community of free blacks. Philadelphia was the best place to be for the first hundred years of this country. Since then, the desire to tolerate everyone has sometimes been interpreted as the need to keep things quiet so no one is bothered, but as the new century begins, the original vision of tolerance and harmony has been remembered, translated into a multicultural, active town with rich neighborhoods, close suburbs, green parks, and a lively downtown. The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn (1644-1718) in 1681. (Pennsylvania is Latin for 'Penn's woods.') Having come from a London that had recently burned and was just discovering the new idea of sanitary plumbing, Penn wanted Philadelphia to be 'a greene Country Towne, which will never be burnt, and allways be wholsome.' From the beginning, Philadelphia was to be different from other colonial towns. Instead of sprawling, streets were laid out on a grid system, with five public squares (now called Washington, Rittenhouse, Franklin and Logan Circle--City Hall was built on the fifth square). To demonstrate his belief in living in peaceful harmony, the town was built with no fortifications. Indians were welcome. Penn signed a treaty with the Lenni Lenape in 1682, at what is now Penn Treaty Park. Even the name of the town demonstrated peace; while most other colonial towns were named for founders or expedition sponsors, Philadelphia is latin for 'City of Brotherly Love.' Of course, when you invite everyone in, there's the likelihood some will disagree with you. By 1690, scarcely nine years after the first Quaker Meeting House went up, arguments over the direction of the city had turned into formal ideologies. Philadelphians have been arguing ever since. Penn had originally envisioned his colony as a pure, 'wholsome' farming community, but the port quickly became one of the most important trading spots in America, rivaled only by New York. The rising merchant class wasn't terribly interested in the simple Quaker lifestyle. Pubs, theatres, circuses, dances and races entered the scene. There were slaves on some of the farms, but slave auctions were banned early. A community of ex-slaves grew, centered around the Mother Bethel Church, the cornerstone of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) movement. By 1790, there were 300 slaves in Pennsylvania, and 7.579 free blacks. By 1860, there were 22.185 free blacks, making Philadelphia an important stop on the Underground Railroad, the secret network that helped slaves escape from southern slave states. The tolerant attitude attracted many immigrants. British Quakers were followed by German immigrants as early as the 1690s. In the 1800s Irish, Polish and Italian immigrants came in waves, drawn by employment on massive projects like the new turnpike system, the canals and the railroad. Coal mining upstate created more jobs, and the coal provided steam power for the factories of the Industrial Revolution that made Philadelphia a major manufacturing center. In 1723, an immigrant from Boston made a name for himself and put Philadelphia on the map. Benjamin Franklin was a young printer's apprentice, fresh from his brother's shop, trying to set himself up in business. He started at the one regular newspaper and would occasionally contribute satirical pieces under a series of pseudonyms. These pieces quickly became the most popular part of the Gazette, and when Franklin revealed himself to be the author he was instantly famous. He started his own publishing house, eventually buying the Gazette, and put out two newspapers (with columns by him), several books (including his autobiography), and an annual farm guide, Poor Richard's Almanac (yes, him again). In his spare time, he invented the Franklin stove, the glass harmonium and bifocals. He helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence. He was a founding member of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, the first public library, a fire insurance company, the Post Office, and the Constitutional Congress. His book 'Experiments and Observations in Electricity,' 1751, was considered in its time the most important scientific work in the world. Philadelphia was the first capital of the United States. In fact, this is where the Congress met before the nation officially began on July 4th, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed. The United States Constitution was written and ratified here in 1789, and, later the same year, George Washington was sworn in as the first president here. Delegates to Congress were astounded at the wealth and beauty they saw here. Some of the finest examples of the Chippendale furniture style were seen in the homes, and splendid examples of colonial silver smithing and textiles. Because of the active seaport, food and fabrics from the Indies and China were readily available, even with the problem of getting past the British warships. By the 19th Century, the excitement was over. In 1800, the nation's capital moved to Washington, DC. New York began to overshadow Philadelphia as a financial and cultural center, a situation that exists to this day. New immigrants and escaped slaves increased racial tensions here, mocking the name City of Brotherly Love. Yet the new canals and railroads made this an important center for manufacturing, shipbuilding and international trade, even if the living standards were moving away away from the original 'greene Country Towne.' For better and worse, this was the third largest American city of the 19th Century. The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 focused attention on Philadelphia once again, bringing 100.000 people to see the wonders of industrialism. Many mass-produced goods were manufactured in the Philadelphia area. Campbell soup, Stetson hats, Baldwin locomotives, if it was made in a factory, there was a good chance it was made here. In medicine, Philadelphia has always been one of the most famed cities for its hospitals, medical schools and research facilities. This reputation began in the 18th century and continues into the 21st. But like most industrial cities, growth in population and new factories strained the old institutions of government. Corruption at city hall was common everywhere at the time, but Philadelphia managed to be corrupt even in the building of its city hall. Construction began in 1874. When it was finished in 1894, it cost $25 million US, which was $15 million over budget, most of it going into a small number of pockets. In typical government fashion, the committee could not choose from three designs. So, the story goes, they built all three. It's one of the largest city halls in the world. It was around this time that Philadelphia gained its long-lived reputation for complacency. But the need for reform led to the rise in reform. Beginning in 1900, public-spirited citizens came forward. There was renewed interest in improving living conditions. It happened slowly at first, but there were signs of progress: new projects, like the Ben Franklin Parkway and the Philadelphia Art Museum; a new charter for the city; and better health and transportation. There were also new vaudeville and burlesque houses. The Philadelphia Athletics, the local baseball team, won the American League pennant six times between 1902 and 1914, and the World Series in 1910, 1911, and 1914. The Philadelphia Orchestra, under conductor Leopold Stokowski, began its reign as one of the most recognized symphony orchestras in the country. The naval shipyard built the most important American military vessels in two world wars. By the end of World War II, Philadelphia had shed its reputation for corruption and complacence. Returning war veterans were in no mood to protect democracy overseas and then give it up to a party boss back home. Still the third largest city in the country, new building projects began to clean away the blight years of neglect had created in what was once the greene Towne. By the time of the Bicentennial, in 1976, Philadelphia had achieved what older citizens had thought impossible. New Yorkers were coming for a visit and deciding to look for a house. Now at the beginning of a new century, the city has shed its reputation as a convenient stop between New York and Washington and become once again a destination in its own right. Though the heavy industries have moved out, the economy is robust, with a mix of agriculture, small business, banking, and service industries. The medical research facilities here are becoming known as the 'Silicon Valley' of genetic research. One frequently overlooked aspect of the city is the entertainment contribution, touching everything from Dick Clark's original American Bandstand to production of some of the top grossing films in theaters. The city is filled with reminders of the colonial period. Fairmount Park, home of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, is dotted with colonial homes that were moved there as museums. Elfreth's Alley, off Second and Arch Streets, is the oldest continually occupied neighborhood in the country, preserved by residents who must pledge to preserve the original design. Old Swede's Church is a perfect example of the 'public' architecture typical at the country's founding. The early Quaker influence is still felt in the generally un-ostentatious design of the town. Even the most astounding mansions--and there are quite a few--look, from the outside, like modest brownstone townhouses. The fashion was to make them long and narrow, with a thin, modest face to the street. In some cases, what appears to be a series of townhouses (or rowhouses, as they're called)is in fact one large house, compiled of what had been several smaller homes. Philadelphians can enjoy some of the best restaurants in the country, but few dress up for the occasion; comfort is the style. Yet Philadelphians are not complacent: At sporting events, it's not uncommon to hear loud boos if something isn't going well. It even happens at the orchestra, though rarely. It's also not uncommon for complete strangers to say hello to you on the street, or go out of their way to help you find one of those great restaurants. This is possibly the best time to be visiting since 1776, when Congressional delegates were impressed with the quality and comfort of this city.
Pennsylvania State Information:
Land area: 44.817 square miles (116.076 km²)
Population: 12.335.091
Capital: Harrisburg
Nr. of Counties: 67
10 largest cities: Philadelphia 1.517.550; Pittsburgh 334.563; Allentown 106.632; Erie 103.717; Upper Darby 81.821; Reading 81.207; Scranton 76.415; Bethlehem 71.329; Lower Merion 59.850 and Bensalem 58.434
Governer: Ed Rendell
Rich in historic lore, Pennsylvania territory was disputed in the early 1600s among the Dutch, the Swedes, and the English. England acquired the region in 1664 with the capture of New York, and in 1681 Pennsylvania was granted to William Penn, a Quaker, by King Charles II. Philadelphia was the seat of the federal government almost continuously from 1776 to 1800; there the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 and the U.S. Constitution drawn up in 1787. Valley Forge, of Revolutionary War fame, and Gettysburg, site of the pivotal battle of the Civil War, are both in Pennsylvania. The Liberty Bell is located in a glass pavilion across from Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The nation's first oil well was dug at Titusville in 1859, and the mining of iron ore and coal led to the development of the state's steel industry. More recently Pennsylvania's industry has diversified, although the state still leads the country in the production of specialty steel. The service, retail trade, and manufacturing sectors provide the most jobs; Pennsylvania is a leader in the production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, food products, and electronic equipment. Pennsylvania's 59.000 farms (occupying nearly 8 million acres) are the backbone of the state's economy, producing a wide variety of crops. Leading commodities are dairy products, cattle and calves, mushrooms, greenhouse and nursery products, poultry and eggs, a variety of fruits, sweet corn, potatoes, maple syrup, and Christmas trees. Pennsylvania's rich heritage draws billions of tourist dollars annually. Among the chief attractions are the Gettysburg National Military Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Dutch region, the Eisenhower farm near Gettysburg, and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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LEGS Nr.01-43: (actual status = 12.07.2004)
01 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=39304&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Bangor --> Buffalo]
02 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=39403&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Buffalo --> Richmond]
03 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=39492&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Richmond --> Columbia]
04 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=39568&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Columbia --> St. Louis]
05 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=39675&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|St. Louis --> Shreveport]
06 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=39792&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Shreveport --> Aspen]
07 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=39890&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Aspen --> Fargo]
08 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40057&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Fargo --> Sault Ste. Marie]
09 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40165&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Sault Ste. Marie --> Atlanta]
10 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40399&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Atlanta --> Harrisburg]
11 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40528&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Harrisburg --> Augusta]
12 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40569&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Augusta --> Dover]
13 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40682&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Dover --> Orlando]
14 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40750&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Orlando --> Brownsville]
15 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=40846&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Brownsville --> Carlsbad]
16 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41032&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Carlsbad --> Bryce Canyon]
17 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41132&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Bryce Canyon --> San Diego]
18 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41243&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|San Diego --> Hilo]
19 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41308&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Hilo --> Honolulu]
20 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41390&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Honolulu --> Lihue]
21 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41464&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Lihue --> Kahului]
22 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41573&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Kahului --> Port Angeles]
23 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41665&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Port Angeles --> Elko]
24 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41893&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Elko --> Cheyenne]
25 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=41979&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Cheyenne --> Kalispell]
26 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42105&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Kalispell --> Eugene]
27 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42166&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Eugene --> Flagstaff]
28 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42231&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Flagstaff --> Oklahoma City]
29 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42376&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Oklahoma City --> Scottsbluff]
30 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42476&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Scottsbluff --> Twin Falls]
31 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42647&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Twin Falls --> Pierre]
32 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42715&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Pierre --> Kansas City]
33 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42804&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Kansas City --> Duluth]
34 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42874&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Duluth --> Cleveland]
35 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=42935&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Cleveland --> Wilmington]
36 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=43031&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Wilmington --> Mobile]
37 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=43310&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Mobile --> Louisville]
38 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=43392&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Louisville --> Little Rock]
39 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=43513&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Little Rock --> Cedar Rapids]
40 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=43595&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Cedar Rapids --> Knoxville]
41 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=43740&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Knoxville --> Hartford]
42 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=44051&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Hartford --> Charleston]
43 - [link:www.flightsim.com/cgi/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=44196&forum=DCForumID8&omm=0|Charleston --> Milwaukee]
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LEG NR.44:
Flight Plan:
Aircraft-type: Piper PA-31-350(P) Navajo Panther
Origin: KMKE (Milwaukee General Mitchell Intl. Airport/Milwaukee/Wisconsin/United States) at 14:37 LT
Fuel available: Yes
Flight route: [link:www.flightsim.com/dcforum/User_files/40f2a12d25350c93.html|LINK]
Destination: KPHL (Philadelphia Intl. Airport/Philadelphia/Pennsylvania/United States) at 19:29 LT
Fuel available: Yes
Traveltime: 2 hour(s) 52 minute(s)
Point to Point distance: 599,0 nm
Flightplan distance: 626,4 nm
Flight level: 21.000 ft
Cruising speed: ~ 173 kts
Fuel consumption: 93 gal
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Flight report: Very nice and smooth flight - good flight weather made the operation quite easy. :) After engine-startup at 14:37 local Milwaukee time I was cleared for taxi to active Rwy. 19R, there I had to wait for 13 minutes due to inbound traffic, so depature took place at 14:50. Afterwards the flight-route guided me in southeast direction over Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, where I landed on Rwy. 8 at 18:25 Eastern Standard Time. :)
NEWS: I want to continue this tour Saturday. Upload the following days <-- Exact information about the next destination will follow later in one of my replies or can be found on my website ! ! !
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