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Many pilots hesitate to fly small single-engine airplanes on long trips or over high terrain.
That's a shame, because they're missing some of the greatest joys of aviation. A 2,000 NM X-C across the Continental Divide in a light plane is no big deal when properly planned and approached with the right attitude. AVweb reader Gene Cartier just returned from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he discovered that it was no problem to rent a Cessna Skyhawk, see the islands, pick up some flight time, and do something unique while on vacation. His article includes all the key info for planning such an adventure, plus some great photos he brought back from his trip. Expires Feb. 28.