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Travel Writer Hitchhikes on Airplanes To 50 US States

Discussion in 'Jet Aviation Discussion' started by JetHikingGypsy, Oct 22, 2012.

  1. JetHikingGypsy, Oct 22, 2012
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    Hi everyone!
    I am a travel writer who is "hitching" rides on GA planes across the across US in an effort to visit all 50 states. I've done 12 states so far, checked out Oshkosh, and am in Portland right now.

    I'm trying to head to California this/next week and after that, I'm trying to zip around the southwest knock out a few more states. You can follow my trip on JetHiking.com (I'm blogging about it) and we are working on a PBS TV series. However, right now it's just me while we search for more sponsors.


    If anyone can help me out please let me know!
    Thanks!
    Amber
  2. aviator4512, Oct 22, 2012
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    Amber-

    I had an opportunity to read your blogs. Pretty fascinating story and sounds like an adventure. Good luck and fly safe!
  3. JetHikingGypsy, Oct 22, 2012
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    Thanks! It's been fun so far:) Challenging, but I'm loving every minute of it! I took some introductory flying classes yesterday and I'm afraid I may have been bitten by the bug.
  4. Norseman, Oct 22, 2012
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    Way to go, fly your own craft instead of bumming rides.
    Even better, get paid to fly, then you write a blog...:cool:
  5. travler, Oct 22, 2012
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    i was bitten buy the bug 45 years ago and made an amazing discovery. if i wanted to fly much i had better get a real job! Since then, it has worked out pretty well. good luck in your travels.

    travler
  6. JetForums, Oct 23, 2012
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    Thumbing it on runways. Who woulda thunk it! You gotta love a girl with her feet firmly planted in the air...! :)
  7. travler, Oct 23, 2012
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    and just when you thought you had heard it all LOL

    TRAVLER
  8. Norseman, Oct 23, 2012
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    Hmm, thread very carefully with that statement..:p
  9. travler, Oct 25, 2012
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    i am waiting to see some one at the edge of the taxie way with there thumb out trying to hitch a ride

    travler
  10. JetHikingGypsy, Dec 5, 2012
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    Travler- I haven't tried that yet...but I might linger at some of the FBOs. I just toured General Electric Aviation to learn about the jet engines...Now I am in San Francisco looking for a lift out. The challenge of course will be Hawaii so if anyone has any suggestions on how to get the ball rolling on that...let me know.
  11. travler, Dec 6, 2012
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    well i am glad you are doing well. as far as the islands, the best i can do is a tug out of seattle for I won't be flying over there for a while. just went from the bay to china 2 weeks ago. home for a while. if i have any brain storms i will let you know

    happy holidays travler
  12. CapLady, Mar 12, 2013
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    After seeing this thread I thought I'd give it a try! I need to go from the Ft Lauderdale area to Bocas Del Toro Panama in 5 or 6 days. 4900' airstrip. Anybody want to give me a ride? : - )