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Briefing Card: Monument Valley → Canyonlands Bonanza Tour
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Metallic banner: MONUMENT VALLEY TO CANYONLANDS
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Sub‑header: Beechcraft Bonanza V‑Tail • 177 NM Adventure • VFR @ 8,500 ft
Route Overview
| Leg | Waypoint | Course °M | Distance NM | Remarks |
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| 1 | UT25 – Monument Valley | — | — | Departure, scenic climb over Mittens |
| 2 | WP1 – Goosenecks State Park | 44 | 16 | River meanders, low‑level photo pass |
| 3 | WP2 – Mexican Hat Rock | 81 | 3 | Balanced rock formation |
| 4 | KBDG – Blanding Municipal | 26 | 30 | Transition to plateau terrain |
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U64 – Monticello Municipal | 33 | 30 | 15‑min break point, regroup & screenshots |
| 5 | UT53 – Sky Ranch | 342 | 24 | Scenic ridge crossing |
| 6 | WP4 – Delicate Arch | 341 | 15 | Handcrafted landmark fly‑by |
| 7 | WP5 – Balanced Rock | 221 | 4 | Short visual hop |
| 8 | WP6 – Landscape Arch | 330 | 6 | Canyonlands transition |
| 9 | KCNY – Canyonlands Airport | 244 | 7 | Arrival & group photo |
Flight Parameters
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Cruise Altitude: 8,500 ft
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Estimated Duration: 1 h 28 min @ 150 KTAS
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Weather: VFR, late‑afternoon lighting recommended
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Comms: Discord voice channel
Visual Notes
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Warm desert hues for the first half; deep canyon shadows near Moab.
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Ideal for cinematic screenshots during climb‑out and Delicate Arch pass.
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Keep spacing tight for formation realism; staggered echelon recommended.
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