Red's Cape-to-Cape Snowbird Adventure

[RedGreen]

Well, the race organizers certainly can't be faulted for picking a boring place for the race to end. Boring does not describe a 2000 foot runway with an offset ILS and loads of terrain issues. And just for more fun, Mother Nature threw in lowered visibility, rain, and a 20-25 knot quartering crosswind. It was indeed a big relief when the tires planted themselves firmly on the ground and the Rockwell came to rest for the final time this race.

And so, Mission Accomplished! Hats off to the organizing committee for an outstanding event that truly was an exercise in strategy, planning, and pilot skill.

Now, I would head to the bar to celebrate, but I'm uncertain if there is one on this isolated Norwegian hamlet....

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...tmwoQL7C8eiz0Y

[Willy]

Congratulations Red! I think the Viking Steakhouse & Motel down the road serves beer.:ernae:

[Moses03]

Excellent run RG. Jeff buying the drinks?

[salt_air]

Well, the race organizers certainly can't be faulted for picking a boring place for the race to end. Boring does not describe a 2000 foot runway with an offset ILS and loads of terrain issues. And just for more fun, Mother Nature threw in lowered visibility, rain, and a 20-25 knot quartering crosswind. It was indeed a big relief when the tires planted themselves firmly on the ground and the Rockwell came to rest for the final time this race.

And so, Mission Accomplished! Hats off to the organizing committee for an outstanding event that truly was an exercise in strategy, planning, and pilot skill.

Now, I would head to the bar to celebrate, but I'm uncertain if there is one on this isolated Norwegian hamlet....

You wouldn't have had it any other way .... Great Job David!

It is always enjoyable for me to follow your endeavors in these fine events we are privileged to participate in ...

Well balanced narratives .... impeccable timing and and a super sense of humor.




Welcome to Norway bud!

[MM]

Terrific job, David.

Loved the splendid screenshots that illustrated your story. Made if fun to follow along with you on your adventure in that classic aircraft.

--Mike

[PRB]

Well Done, RG!

[CavalierDuck]

Congratulations Red! Well done on completing the course. That small runway in the gloom certainly made a nervous end to the C-to-C for me as well, and a big relief when the aircraft came to a stop. Come and join me and Jeff for a beer and reindeer burger ....:ernae:

[jt_dub]

Great Run Red! Fastest and most miles travelled. Well Done. Open bar, I've got the tab. :ernae:

[Spookster67]

Congratulations!

[robert41]

Congrats Red. :ernae:

[RedGreen]

Thanks for the congratulations everyone. It truly is an accomplishment just to finish one of these events, regardless of how you place.

However, there was one last thing I had to do before I put the Rockwell in the hangar for a well deserved rest....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8R23Ps9pmU

[Spookster67]

However, there was one last thing I had to do before I put the Rockwell in the hangar for a well deserved rest....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8R23Ps9pmU

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I must have missed reading the rule about bonus time for inverted flight!!