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[From Wikipedia..]
The Mississippi River is the chief river of the largest drainage system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States (though its drainage basin reaches into Canada), it rises in northern Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for 2,320 miles (3,730 km) to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains all or parts of 31 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces between the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains. The Mississippi ranks as the fourth longest and tenth largest river in the world. The river either borders or passes through the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Native Americans long lived along the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Most were hunter-gatherers or herders, but some, such as the Mound builders, formed prolific agricultural societies. The arrival of Europeans in the 1500s changed the native way of life as first explorers, then settlers, ventured into the basin in increasing numbers. The river served first as a barrier – forming borders for New Spain, New France, and the early United States – then as a vital transportation artery and communications link. In the 19th century, during the height of Manifest Destiny, the Mississippi and several western tributaries, most notably the Missouri, formed pathways for the western expansion of the United States.
Time-zone BreakDown: March 13th, 2015 at:
9PM Eastern
8PM Central
7PM Mountain
6PM Pacific
Flight Plan:
Starting Airport: M01
Stops: We're going to wing it (pun intended). Expect a couple stops before we finish flying.
Ending Airport:
Target Airspeed: [110kias -120kias]
Average Cruising Altitude: 0,500 FT - 4,500 FT AGL
Preferred Aircraft: We are picking up where we left off, and are continuing this series with the same aircraft. (Single Engine Prop Low Wing aircraft)
This is part 7 of an on-going series to reach the Gulf of Mexico.
This is the last boxed-edition flight I intend on hosting. The rest will be on steam.
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