Flight: Dallas to West Texas

A flight from Dallas (Addison) across West Texas to Midland. From Midland we flew 150 miles west to the Guadalupe Mountains, although they were consumed in clouds and rain. We then flew back to Midland and on home to Dallas. We crossed Abilene, Wind Farms, Midland/Odessa, Monahans Sand Hills, the Pecos, and the Guadalupe Mountains.

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• flying
• flight
• west
• texas
• guadalupe
• mountains
• national
• park
• dallas
• addison
• midland
• abilene
• monahans
• sand
• hills
• dunes

[xifxixstumblex]

That's awesome! Just wondering,did you have to ask for clearance to fly over Dyess? I just know the air base here you can't fly over at all,so I didn't know if your case was different. How long does it take to get your private?

[irishmatt07]

If I remember correctly I was at an altitude above Dyess' Airspace; either that or I was outside of it lateraly, but, either way, I did not have to ask for permission. It took me about 4 months to gain my private at Addison Airport, but I was 16 at the time and was going flying about 2 or 3 times per week. The more often you go, the less time it takes.

[Jeebusyourstupid]

Thanks. Not only did I get to see my old home town of Monahans but you made me realize I needed to go back and finish getting my private.

[irishmatt07]

Haha. Well it makes me feel good to hear that I influenced someone in going back to avaition. I hope it works out!

[savethedeveloper]

Good job staying out of the clouds. Now get your IFR and go over and through next time.

[wellshii]

uhh probaly cuz my cars bigger than that plane

[josephdupont]

how did you get away with flying over  the air force base?