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Ok guys - time to think about the next challenge, and its one I want all of you to help me with, if you're up for it.
There are 4810 Public Use airports in the Continental United States (according to data obtained from the FAA). This includes only Public Use airports. Sorry, this does not include Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii or any of the US Territories.
I figure, given 365 days, we can land at every single one of them. I'll be setting up a webpage (or Michael will, more accurately) where you can log your landing. There are, of course, some rules:
1) You must be PIC, and this must be flown either Part 91 or Part 135. Sorry, no 121 Operations count.
2) All claims must be validated somehow. Make it fun! For example, plant a flag at the airport that says its been claimed by you, or put up a flyer. Some form of validation must be used. Just get a picture of your plane at the airport with your validation behind you. If you have no means of physically claiming the airport (ie, there is no place to put up a flyer), a picture of your plane with something notable that anyone would recognize at the airport behind you and a piece of paper and the date written on it will be acceptable. Finally, if all else is unavailable, a picture of a GPS showing present position and Lat/Long will work.
3) The landing must happen sometime within the contest dates. Landings logged before the challenge start or after the challenge end do not count.
More rules to come. The basic premise is that there are many GA airports that don't see the kind of traffic they should. Lets get out there and promote GA! You can do it! There are enough of us to where it should not be necessary for one pilot to do his entire home state/tri-state/region or whatever, unless he/she chooses to.
FAQ:
Q: What about airports like ATL, ORD, LGA, etc?
A: Thats why 135 operations are allowed. Of course, there's nothing that says that someone can't take a Piper Cub into LGA if one so desires, but with 135 ops allowed, it makes it a bit more realistic.
Q: How do we know that claims are legit?
A: Obviously, we need to prove claims, which is why a picture is required. There is a great hope that no one will falsify claims, since this is more of a get out and do something type of challenge than it is a "look what I did!" challenge.
Q:But I'm just a student pilot, I can't log PIC!
A:Without going into logging rules (not the right place), if you are landing the airplane with a CFI, and you are manipulating the airplane throughout the landing, you can claim the airport.
Q: Will this support a charity somehow?
A: This is a complex answer. There is no problem with setting up some sort of pledge drive locally for donations to a charity of your choice, but there is no official charity that is receiving money from this challenge. If people are setting up pledges, I will make sure its listed, and that it will receive publicity if requested.
Q: What do I win?
A: You win the freedom of flight. You got out and you flew to a bunch of airports, hopefully some that you wouldn't have anyways. Congratulations! This is why we fly, to see new places!
Q: But I don't have a GPS and the airport doesn't have a prominent landmark available. How am I supposed to claim the airport?
A: The ability to verify that a claim is legit has been brought up as a great concern. It is this reason that we need something to prove the landing. Find something prominent and take a picture of the plane in front of it with a datestamped piece of paper visible. There's gotta be something....
Q: What about touch and go landings? Do they count?
A: No. To avoid dangerous situations where someone takes a picture while still on the runway, the requirement is that the airplane be stopped on the ramp before a picture is taken. Please remember the datestamp.
Q: You're wrong, I know there are more than 4810 Public Use airports in the Continental United States. What about KXXX?
A: My list comes direct from the FAA's list. If something is missing, let me know, and I'll find out what's up. Remember, Private Use doesn't count. Its just too muddy to figure out all the individual airports and what can or can't be done.
Q: What date does this start?
A: This will not be disclosed until we get a bit closer to the date to avoid false claims.
Q: I have a suggestion on a rule or I think something should be changed! Are you open for suggestions?
A: Of course. This is supposed to be fun. Contact me at NickDBrennan !at! comcast !dot! net and I will let you know what I think.
There are 4810 Public Use airports in the Continental United States (according to data obtained from the FAA). This includes only Public Use airports. Sorry, this does not include Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii or any of the US Territories.
I figure, given 365 days, we can land at every single one of them. I'll be setting up a webpage (or Michael will, more accurately) where you can log your landing. There are, of course, some rules:
1) You must be PIC, and this must be flown either Part 91 or Part 135. Sorry, no 121 Operations count.
2) All claims must be validated somehow. Make it fun! For example, plant a flag at the airport that says its been claimed by you, or put up a flyer. Some form of validation must be used. Just get a picture of your plane at the airport with your validation behind you. If you have no means of physically claiming the airport (ie, there is no place to put up a flyer), a picture of your plane with something notable that anyone would recognize at the airport behind you and a piece of paper and the date written on it will be acceptable. Finally, if all else is unavailable, a picture of a GPS showing present position and Lat/Long will work.
3) The landing must happen sometime within the contest dates. Landings logged before the challenge start or after the challenge end do not count.
More rules to come. The basic premise is that there are many GA airports that don't see the kind of traffic they should. Lets get out there and promote GA! You can do it! There are enough of us to where it should not be necessary for one pilot to do his entire home state/tri-state/region or whatever, unless he/she chooses to.
FAQ:
Q: What about airports like ATL, ORD, LGA, etc?
A: Thats why 135 operations are allowed. Of course, there's nothing that says that someone can't take a Piper Cub into LGA if one so desires, but with 135 ops allowed, it makes it a bit more realistic.
Q: How do we know that claims are legit?
A: Obviously, we need to prove claims, which is why a picture is required. There is a great hope that no one will falsify claims, since this is more of a get out and do something type of challenge than it is a "look what I did!" challenge.
Q:But I'm just a student pilot, I can't log PIC!
A:Without going into logging rules (not the right place), if you are landing the airplane with a CFI, and you are manipulating the airplane throughout the landing, you can claim the airport.
Q: Will this support a charity somehow?
A: This is a complex answer. There is no problem with setting up some sort of pledge drive locally for donations to a charity of your choice, but there is no official charity that is receiving money from this challenge. If people are setting up pledges, I will make sure its listed, and that it will receive publicity if requested.
Q: What do I win?
A: You win the freedom of flight. You got out and you flew to a bunch of airports, hopefully some that you wouldn't have anyways. Congratulations! This is why we fly, to see new places!
Q: But I don't have a GPS and the airport doesn't have a prominent landmark available. How am I supposed to claim the airport?
A: The ability to verify that a claim is legit has been brought up as a great concern. It is this reason that we need something to prove the landing. Find something prominent and take a picture of the plane in front of it with a datestamped piece of paper visible. There's gotta be something....
Q: What about touch and go landings? Do they count?
A: No. To avoid dangerous situations where someone takes a picture while still on the runway, the requirement is that the airplane be stopped on the ramp before a picture is taken. Please remember the datestamp.
Q: You're wrong, I know there are more than 4810 Public Use airports in the Continental United States. What about KXXX?
A: My list comes direct from the FAA's list. If something is missing, let me know, and I'll find out what's up. Remember, Private Use doesn't count. Its just too muddy to figure out all the individual airports and what can or can't be done.
Q: What date does this start?
A: This will not be disclosed until we get a bit closer to the date to avoid false claims.
Q: I have a suggestion on a rule or I think something should be changed! Are you open for suggestions?
A: Of course. This is supposed to be fun. Contact me at NickDBrennan !at! comcast !dot! net and I will let you know what I think.
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