Perhaps Casper or Riverton. Its too early for me to think too much about it, but either of those two places offer a better chance than Idaho. If Idaho is desired, then perhaps Smiley Creek (U87), or Weiser. I am sure Idaho Falls and Rexburg will be a zoo.That's the nice thing about my charter. It goes where I want and can change on a minute's notice - even in flight if ADS-B weather so dictates. What have you thought? ________________________________ From: Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Where were you 22 years ago today Hi Brent, On 12 Jul 2013, at 08:07, Brent Watson wrote:
I think I am going to charter a plane for the Idaho eclipse. Perhaps a Cessna 182.
Have you considered upgrading to a B-17? http://www.ebay.com/itm/B-17-Type-Rating-limited-/271237694056?pt=LH_Default... But seriously, do you plan on observing from the air or landing someplace? For the latter I see Jackson Hole is right on the centerline but I'm guessing it'll be full on eclipse day. Then there's Mud Lake, Rexburg and Driggs. Not on the centerline but pretty close with totality lasting about 2:17 and the Sun about 50 degrees altitude. Here's a look at clouds along the route: http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/weather/2017_clouds.htm Your thoughts? patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".