Perry Mick wrote:

I usually plan my cross countries along Interstate Highway routes
when possible, because the Long-EZ is not a rough/short
field aircraft, nor would it do well landing in a field (small tires).

Just read this in Machine Design:

"The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in
every five must be straight.  These straight sections are usable
as airstrips in times of war or other emergencies."

--
Perry J. Mick
Duckt N7XR
http://www.ductedfan.com

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