in the cold light of day flying in the USA is not as cheap as you think
we obviously cannot read Lew747's mind, but at least the gas costs $5.50/gallon as opposed to $15.50/gallon...
and renting a decent IFR capable single starts at $100 wet
and unless you fly into something like O'Hare, the landings are usually free
For beer guidance (which doesn't mix very well with flying 50 hours in 2.5 weeks I dare say - but then neither does pole dancing) have a look
here for proper stuff in the US.
Arizona locals are not too hospitable
+1 on that from me.
but "More likely to shoot you then question your legal status..." is way down their list. Their first question is "Do you have a credit card ?"
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Beware of special flight rules areas (NP's like Grand Canyon);
Beware of weather you have never seen before (1-800-WX BRIEF with the order of the briefing structure on your lap)
Always file flight plans for cross countries
Tip the line workers (and the pole dansers) at the FBO's where you land
Beware of some serious magnetic variations
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