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Old 22nd Jul 2010, 13:16
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IO540
 
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Tim - if you have a PPL then you already know all you need to know to do this.

Get the VFR charts, draw a route which is outside controlled airspace, work out the MSA for each leg, work out the speed/performance stuff, and that's it. You navigate it any way you like, including (the easiest way) GPS.

Depending on the plane, you may need a fuel stop.

Before the flight, get weather, notams, and call the destination(s) to make sure they are open, have avgas, etc.

I am sorry if this sounds unhelpful but if you cannot do this already then your PPL instructor(s) should be shot

You may also wish to take additional oil
Only if flying a Spitfire which has never been serviced
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