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Rose and John’s Adventure

In their 2010 journey, the Dorceys planned to visit 20 airports. They got to 19. Courtesy: John and Rose Dorcey
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Key Takeaways:

  • Pilot couple John and Rose Dorcey embarked on a decade-long journey to fly their Cessna 172 to all 60 public-use airports in Wisconsin, making it a goal-oriented aviation adventure.
  • Their meticulous planning, shared pilot duties, and commitment to safety, including adapting to weather and fatigue, were central to successfully completing their extensive flight tour.
  • The Dorceys' unique endeavor garnered a following and inspired others to pursue their own aviation goals, demonstrating the reward of creating personal flying challenges.
  • Rose Dorcey offers practical advice for similar round-robin adventures, emphasizing thorough planning, flexibility, prioritizing pilot well-being, and clear division of flight responsibilities.
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John and Rose Dorcey, a pilot couple from Wisconsin, didn’t wait for a statewide program before they launched on their great adventure. Rose said that in 2010 the couple made a goal of flying to all 60 Wisconsin counties with public-use airports in their Cessna 172.

Meg Godlewski

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.

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