C172 aerial mapping (northern states)

NWpiloté said:
Anybody have a packing list from years past? It's a bit daunting packing for 7-months and planning for cold and warm climates - planning for layers. I mostly want to make sure I don't forget to bring something that will really make life easier on the road.
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It's typically better to pack for 2-3 months at a time. Maybe leave a box at home with spring gear for someone to mail out to you come march but a nice shell jacket goes a long way for winter. You'll also amass a whole bunch of crap throughout the season.

I packed everything for a season in a carry-on +backpack.

Lots of guys did carry-on + checked bag for extra stuff like more shoes, more clothes, PlayStation's etc etc


I had 8 shirts tops. 3 or 4 shorts (one being swimming one gym), 3 pairs of shoes(reg, gym and winter) and sandals.

Underwear is up to you.

That was what worked for me
 
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elmetal said:
It's typically better to pack for 2-3 months at a time. Maybe leave a box at home with spring gear for someone to mail out to you come march but a nice shell jacket goes a long way for winter. You'll also amass a whole bunch of crap throughout the season.

I packed everything for a season in a carry-on +backpack.

Lots of guys did carry-on + checked bag for extra stuff like more shoes, more clothes, PlayStation's etc etc


I had 8 shirts tops. 3 or 4 shorts (one being swimming one gym), 3 pairs of shoes(reg, gym and winter) and sandals.

Underwear is up to you.

That was what worked for me
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That's a great idea - thanks for the tips!
 
NWpiloté said:
Anybody have a packing list from years past? It's a bit daunting packing for 7-months and planning for cold and warm climates - planning for layers. I mostly want to make sure I don't forget to bring something that will really make life easier on the road.
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Elsa should have sent you a list of things to bring, no? I'm also a bit overwhelmed knowing what I pack is supposed to last several months. Since we're only allowed two carry-on type luggages, I'm thinking one could be packed for warm weather and the other for cold.
 
raph12 said:
Elsa should have sent you a list of things to bring, no? I'm also a bit overwhelmed knowing what I pack is supposed to last several months. Since we're only allowed two carry-on type luggages, I'm thinking one could be packed for warm weather and the other for cold.
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Since you can't complete the survey work if there's snow on the ground, you'll never really be in an area when it's legitimately cold. You certainly won't be in Minnesota or Wisconsin in January, so I'd suggest leaving the thick winter jacket and boots out of your luggage.
 
1wrangler said:
Since you can't complete the survey work if there's snow on the ground, you'll never really be in an area when it's legitimately cold. You certainly won't be in Minnesota or Wisconsin in January, so I'd suggest leaving the thick winter jacket and boots out of your luggage.
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Exactly. But don't think you won't find yourself in cold weather, you will. Denver -20 with white as the eye can see. "Just wait it out" uhhh OK? Weather day aka day drinking.


But typically you'll be in 10-50 degree weather all season. Very hardly was I ever "hot" before march
 
raph12 said:
Elsa should have sent you a list of things to bring, no? I'm also a bit overwhelmed knowing what I pack is supposed to last several months. Since we're only allowed two carry-on type luggages, I'm thinking one could be packed for warm weather and the other for cold.
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Yes, Elsa did send the list to me. I mostly wanted some personal feedback from guys that have spent that much time on the road. I can figure out the socks and undies, but like bringing a walkman or make sure you bring a _______.
 
Never say never on MN or WI. I was in Kenosha, WI for the first two weeks of December last season. You can ask @sweeps how cold that was, especially since the heater in his plane sucked
 
raph12 said:
Lol Walkman. So far I'm packing sweaters, long sleeve thermals, and sweatpants. I guess when spring comes around, I'll ask my family to ship the T-shirts and shorts.
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That's a good idea.

Although you may be in places where the weather might only be 30-40 day in day out, c5 work is done 8-10,000 feet agl.

I've seen -35 f showing on the thermometer before. Cessna heaters can't keep up. Hell, even the Aztec heaters can't keep up with that
 
Don't forget your feet . you could be sweating on your neck but if your feet get cold, you will not want to fly 4-5 hours nonstop. Hell after an hour of freezing feet you'll come down for "warmth"
 
elmetal said:
Don't forget your feet . you could be sweating on your neck but if your feet get cold, you will not want to fly 4-5 hours nonstop. Hell after an hour of freezing feet you'll come down for "warmth"
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My 172 heater would melt my shoes before my upper body ever warmed up.
 
elmetal said:
#oldcessnaproblems. The sps I flew would burn my left leg while my right leg would be tingling with icicles
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Cross your legs and press on the opposite pedals as a solution? lol

Definitely looking forward to this job, except I didn't know photos were also done at 8-10,000 ft. I thought they were only at low levels! What else should I expect about the type of flying I'll be doing this winter?
 
raph12 said:
Cross your legs and press on the opposite pedals as a solution? lol

Definitely looking forward to this job, except I didn't know photos were also done at 8-10,000 ft. I thought they were only at low levels! What else should I expect about the type of flying I'll be doing this winter?
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Take advantage of any non icing IFR you can (if your company allows it). You'll mostly be in places that if it's IFR, its 30-40 on the ground so sketchy. But sometimes it'll be 50-60, GO FLY AND GET ACTUAL (again, if your company allows it)

It was the best job I've ever had. No doubt about it. I saw the country in a way people work their whole lives to see.
 
You'll probably never see shorts weather. Remember that spring in the north, plus 3 holes in your plane, plus 9,000' OAT is still pretty cold. Layering will be your best friend.
 
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elmetal said:
Take advantage of any non icing IFR you can (if your company allows it). You'll mostly be in places that if it's IFR, its 30-40 on the ground so sketchy. But sometimes it'll be 50-60, GO FLY AND GET ACTUAL (again, if your company allows it)

It was the best job I've ever had. No doubt about it. I saw the country in a way people work their whole lives to see.
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Hardest part is none of the planes have IFR GPS installed. Being able to fly /u IFR is difficult in the winter. I only got about 5 hours of actual during the season, and most of that was shooting practice approaches.
 
Finny said:
You'll probably never see shorts weather. Remember that spring in the north, plus 3 holes in your plane, plus 9,000' OAT is still pretty cold. Layering will be your best friend.
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That's just not true. It's very possible. I saw shorts weather several months.

Be prepared for it. But also be prepared for cold.
 
Finny said:
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Hardest part is none of the planes have IFR GPS installed. Being able to fly /u IFR is difficult in the winter. I only got about 5 hours of actual during the season, and most of that was shooting practice approaches.
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Same here.
 
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