Hey All,
Don't know what I'm going to get for winds but here goes...
Moving on again YPDN - YBMA and beyond... maybe
-Ed-
An Edit: have reset the GPS to Charleville. Right now running with a slight tailwind and 4 to 5 mins "extra" fuel to Charleville. May throttle back slightly for more reserve but in the end the winds will determine success or failure on this leg
My heroes have always been cowboys and they all carried guns-
and they all rode horses-that is all but one.
When he went to the rescue he flew a Cessna plane.
His ranch was called the "Flying Crown" and "Sky King" was his name. -Jim Dilly-
The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. - Ricky Skaggs-
Hey All,
Down and safe YBCV
Gosh did I hate coming down - it ain't often you are cruising at 316 kts GS in a PC-12! This leg made up for my very first one. On that one the winds started out as a strong tailwind and steadily died and I eventually had to reduce throttle to get to Bucharest - resulted in my slowest leg of all - very disappointing. This leg started out with headwinds and steadily got better till I hated having to land! 1208nm with 5% fuel still left. One leg to go though.
Kodaks
1) Leaving Darwin
2) Somewhere after leaving Darwin headed SE
3) Australian textures come together
4) Bunch of rivers down there with no clue what they are doing - nice pattern though
5) Nice to see an airport appear out of the fog
6) Approach to Charleville
7) Parked at Charleville any Aussie beer around here that even begins to match Canadian beer? :mixedsmi:
-Ed-
My heroes have always been cowboys and they all carried guns-
and they all rode horses-that is all but one.
When he went to the rescue he flew a Cessna plane.
His ranch was called the "Flying Crown" and "Sky King" was his name. -Jim Dilly-
The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. - Ricky Skaggs-
Hey All,
Well it looks like major headwind city ahead plus a lo vis landing but here goes...
Moving on - final leg YBCV - YMEN - Guessing 2:40
-Ed-
My heroes have always been cowboys and they all carried guns-
and they all rode horses-that is all but one.
When he went to the rescue he flew a Cessna plane.
His ranch was called the "Flying Crown" and "Sky King" was his name. -Jim Dilly-
The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. - Ricky Skaggs-
Good luck, Ed. Nothing like headwinds and fog to add interest to the finale...
-Mike
Hey All,
Done deal! Great Event many Thanks to the organizing committee!
My slowest average speed leg of the whole event but also the strongest headwind I faced the whole time. All told I'll take it.
Missed my predicted time by 2 mins 2 secs as I was setting up for an ILS which I didn't need - plus the winds were a bit more than I thought. Mighta been real close to right on time if I had just flown straight in instead of circling for the ILS - which as it turns out i didn't need.
I know I could have waited for better winds but that just didn't seem right since the event is supposed to end tomorrow (today by local YMEN time).
Kodaks
1) Leaving YBCV Charleville
2) Somewhere south of Charleville
3) Is there any more perfectly designed and aesthetically beautiful aircraft for its purpose (speed and STOL) anywhere? (Well maybe the Kodiak! :mixedsmi
4) The flight deck
5) Melbourne ahead
6) Caught in between! Realizing I didn't need to set up for slow flight down the ILS - lets see how quick we can get on the ground.
7) Think I'll fly one of these next time...
My heroes have always been cowboys and they all carried guns-
and they all rode horses-that is all but one.
When he went to the rescue he flew a Cessna plane.
His ranch was called the "Flying Crown" and "Sky King" was his name. -Jim Dilly-
The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. - Ricky Skaggs-
Well done Ed! A hearty Congratulations! :ernae:
Hey All,
From one 12driver to another Thanks Rob! A great run on your part as well. Now let's see where these 12s end up in the grand scheme of things.
-Ed-
My heroes have always been cowboys and they all carried guns-
and they all rode horses-that is all but one.
When he went to the rescue he flew a Cessna plane.
His ranch was called the "Flying Crown" and "Sky King" was his name. -Jim Dilly-
The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. - Ricky Skaggs-
Congratulations Ed :ernae:
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Bravo Zulu, Ed!
:ernae:
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Great Job Ed! :ernae:
Excellent flying, Ed. Well done.
-Mike
Hey Ed, you sure you landed at the correct airfield?? your duenna says YMML not YMEN?
Hey All,
OOPS! Thats what happens when you watch a football game at the same time you land!:redf::redf:
Will fly that 4 miles this evening.
-Ed-
My heroes have always been cowboys and they all carried guns-
and they all rode horses-that is all but one.
When he went to the rescue he flew a Cessna plane.
His ranch was called the "Flying Crown" and "Sky King" was his name. -Jim Dilly-
The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. - Ricky Skaggs-
Welcome to Melbourne, Ed!!!
Cold beer awaits ya at YMEN!!!
.
Remember: It's break ground, and fly into the wind..
.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Apparently he got word it was colder (the beer that is) at YMML.Originally Posted by EdGeneer
Welcome to Melbourne, Ed!!!
Cold beer awaits ya at YMEN!!!
Hey All,
The beer is colder at YMML but the company is better over here at YMEN! :mixedsmi: Slowest leg of the whole event for me - yet it went by so fast....
Even got a few Kodaks.
1) Buzzing the commercials at YMML.
2) There it is after hours of straining my eyes!
3) Approach to YMEN
4) OOPS trying to get close enough to refuel after that long long flight. Odd where Aussies park their planes.
Once again a great event.
-Ed-
PS Such a short leg I didn't even bother announcing my intentions like normal - just flew it.
PSS That really blew my time estimate for the last leg!
My heroes have always been cowboys and they all carried guns-
and they all rode horses-that is all but one.
When he went to the rescue he flew a Cessna plane.
His ranch was called the "Flying Crown" and "Sky King" was his name. -Jim Dilly-
The rich man writes the book of laws that the poor man must defend, but the highest laws are written on the hearts of honest men. - Ricky Skaggs-
So much closer to the Windsor... We'll all lift one together, Ed.
-Mike
congrats Ed, fine Swiss plane, with fine Swiss watches installed
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