Travel Writer Hitchhikes on Planes to 50 States

[JetHikingGypsy]

Hi everyone!

I am a travel writer who is "hitching" rides on private planes across the across US in an effort to visit all 50 states. I've done several so far (none on a Mooney), checked out Oshkosh, and plan on heading to the AOPA Aviation Summit in a few weeks.

Right now, I'm heading to Las Vegas this week for an EAA get together. After that, I'm trying to zip around the west and knock out a few more states (maybe something close like Arizona or Utah). You can follow my trip on JetHiking.com (I'm blogging about it) and we are working on a PBS TV series. However, right now it's just me while we search for more sponsors for the show.

If anyone can help me out in any of the western states (or elsewhere) please let me know!

Thanks!

Amber

[flyboy0681]

Feel free to contact me if you want to see South Florida from the air.

flyboy0681@gmail.com

[fantom]

Amber....you should be going to the Mooney MAPA Convention in Fredericksburg, TX this weekend, not some old EAA party in Vegas

Who are you writing the story for?

[Joe Zuffoletto]

Amber,

I'm based in Denver, so when you're in Colorado, look me up.

[JetHikingGypsy]

Hey guys-

Thanks for all the replies! I write a series of travel articles for JetSetter and 10Best.com along the way but this project is my own idea and I'm blogging about it. We have a few interested sponsors for the TV show but the production team is still setting that up.

In the meantime, I'll be in Portland, OR next week and then I don't know where. I'm trying to get to California. It seems like that makes sense. If you know anyone based in that area, let me know

[gsengle]

When you get to the northeast... gsengle@gmail.com

Greg

[JetHikingGypsy]

Ok thanks! Will do!

[AlanA]

I fly back and forth every other week from Bishop, CA to Salt Lake City, UT area, unless the weather is bad in which case I drive. You are welcome to come along.

[1964-M20E]

Let me know when you are in New Orleans.

[FloridaMan]

I plan to fly from Florida to Las Vegas later this month with my high tech halloween costume and then meander my way back.

[JetHikingGypsy]

So...a couple of quick updates...I'm still in Portland looking for a ride south but in the meantime I had the opportunity to take a flying lesson the other day.... And now I'm hooked and want to take another one

The Seattle Times ran a story the other day on the trip: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019459023_hitchhiking18m.html

and an OpEd http://seattletimes.com/html/edcetera/2019469236_early_retirement_take_it_in_yo.html

[FloridaMan]

I'm in Las Vegas at the moment and may head to California before returning to Florida, or I may not. I'd have to warn you that flying across the southwest during this time of year can produce some exciting moments that will make you understand why good cardiac health is required for flying.

[JetHikingGypsy]

I'm in San Francisco right now, but my flight on a Mooney fell though...still haven't been on one! I'm looking to head out of California the week of December 16. I'm trying to go to SoCal, Arizona and New Mexico but I will go anywhere I can!

Check out the latest story on NBC's Today.com: http://todaytravel.today.com/_news/2012/11/06/14946755-hitching-around-america-one-free-flight-at-a-time?lite

If anyone is flying out, let me know!

[stevesm20b]

I'm going to be flying from Rochester NY to Southern California around the middle of Dec.

[JetHikingGypsy]

No way! Wow, talk about a trek. I'm originally from Rochester My parents still live out in Geneseo. Does your trip take you to Northern Cali at all?

[stevesm20b]

I will be making at least one trip to Northern California, (maybe more) while I'm out there. I will be flying back to Rochester around the begining of March. I fly this trip (Rochester to California to Rochester) twice a year. Your welcome to hitch a ride if it fits in your schedule. You can PM me if you would like more details.

[JetHikingGypsy]

Hey everyone- I made it to Prescott Arizona from Burbank, CA in a Mooney! Thanks John & Kylie!

Here is the article:

http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubsectionID=1&ArticleID=114211

I'll probably be here in Arizona through the holidays...still working out where I'm headed next.

Have a great Christmas/New Years!

Amber