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> I'm planing to fly in for the first time the morning of 27 July in a

C-172

> and camp there a day. Any advice ?
> -dave
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I am sorry I missed the big one for me - I'm in Michigan !!  So, the Lake
and CHI are factors also...
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Best Regards /Mit freundlichen Gruessen,
    dave ( at ) arb.net http://arb.net

I crossed the lake in my C182. No big deal. Just climb up as high
as C172  will go to give you more glide distance :)
You could also cross where the ferry goes across to be sure
you will be picked up in case they see you make a water landing :)

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There is a special flight following procedure that FAA offers for pilots
crossing over Lake Michigan.  It involves reporting your position at
specified intervals as you fly along designated routes.  If you don't report
in supposedly they start looking for you.  I would suggest that you take
advantage of that service.

Del Johnson