Plane Old Puzzle #1 - PAO Mystery Cache
Plane Old Puzzle #1 - PAO
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MVFlyers first aviation based puzzle cache.
The Cache is not hidden at the posted coordinates, but is within 1 mile.
Our hero, Snoopy, reported for duty. His commanding officer gave him the following briefing. Snoopy, we are in search of the highly valuable cache "Plane Old Puzzle". This cache was posted in honor of MVFlyer approaching his 100th find. MVFlyer has enjoyed finding puzzle caches so much that he tried to convey the highest honor on WeBeDnD and his Plain Old Puzzle Series.
Our intelligence officers have revealed that you are in a race to be the First to Find against your arch-enemy, The Red Baron. Our crack spies were able to intercept the Red Baron's Flight Clearences. We have provided you with a transcription of his clearances and routes. Hopefully, this will allow you to catch up and be the first to find. The Red Baron is flying is Fokker Tri-Plane (NGCDNF). You will be flying your trusty Sopwith Camel (NGCFTF). Here are the Red
Baron Transcripts: Red Baron, Palo Alto Clearance, I have fifteen flight clearances for you. Advise ready to copy.
Palo Alto Clearance, Red Baron NGCDNF, Ready to Copy.
Roger...
NGCDNF is cleared to the San Luis Obisbo Airport (KSBP) via after departing Palo Alto (KPAO), proceed direct Modesto (KMOD), direct Fresno(KFAT), direct Monterey (KMRY), direct Visalia (KVIS), direct Bakersfield (KBFL), direct San Lusis Obisbo (KSBP).
Second Clearance....
Snoopy listened attentively to the clearances taking meticulous notes. He carefully plotted his courses to trace the Red Baron's path to the final cache.
Here are his short hand notes
1. KPAO KMOD KFAT KMRY KVIS KBFL KSBP
2. KSAC KTVL KBIH
3. KRNO KEKO KELY KTPH KBTY KCDC
4. KSLC KCPR KAMA
5. KMSP KRCA KOMA KORD KIND KICT
6. KBRD KCIU KOSH KDTW KSBN
7. KALB KBUF KPIT KJFK KRIC KCRW
8. KEDW KSAN
9. KNID KLAS KPSP KBLH
10. KGCN KABQ KTUS KELP
11. KROW KLTS KIAH KCRP KROW
12. KPNC KDFW KSHV KFSM KSNL
13. KSGF KMLU KJAN KMEM KLIT
14. KEVV KBHM KMGE KCHA KHSV
15. KTYS KRDU KMYR KAGS KTYS
As he looked at the flight planning materials in front of him, it all became clear. He grinned...
Commander, I don't believe that I will have any trouble beating the Red Baron to this cache.
NGCFTF is equipped with a "slant Golf" GPS, correct? Of course, answered the commanding officer.
Ok, let me file my flight plan and I'll be on my way to secure the FTF.
Snoopy NGCFTF, Palo Alto clearance, advise ready to copy.
Palo Alto Clearance, Snoopy, Ready to copy.
Roger...
NGCFTF Cleared to "Plane Old Puzzle" Direct As Filed...
Have a nice flight.
What location did Snoopy File?
The cache is a small magnetic key holder. Please bring a pen to sign. This cache is reachable entirely on the "public" side of any fence that you may encounter. You do not need to go on to the airport property, but you will find a nice place to watch the birds and planes doing their thing.
If you are a general aviation pilot, this cache is an easy walk from the General Aviation terminal at Palo Alto Municipal (KPAO).
The cache location is only open from 8:00 AM - 1 hour after
sunset.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
[Puzzle:] Ab Uvag lrg... Znlor nsgre SGS. Rznvy vs lbh ner Fghpx.
[Cache:] QNATREBHF NERN YBJ SYLVAT NVEPENSG XRRC BHG
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