Moses' Riding The Clutch

[Moses03]

Off to La Paz. The forecast is for thunderstorms at destination.

Taking off: SPNP-SLLP
TOW: 39246.0
Fuel: 1855.0
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

[Dil52]

Hi Moses

Nice landing at Puno. I see you made sort of a quick turn from base to final. That RW is hard to find, especially in the fog.

Watchout for possible windshear at the end of RW 12. Ridge lift, created by the wind coming up off the lake, can spill off right just in front of the RW 12 to create, what is known in glider circles as, "ridge suck."

I have 8 maintenance points to show for it. ......8 on a landing and almost 2 again on a takeoff.

I see all other pilots that have gone throught Puno have not had a problem, but it's something that can happen if you (as in me...didn't) don't get enough speed built up to establish a good climb angle at the end of the RW to clear the trees on the hill.


Dil

[Moses03]

Thanks Dil. Yes, I executed the Aviaco quick turn procedure into Puno. La Paz was fogged in just now. Glad there was a HH NDB there to ease the stress.

Arrived at SLLP
Fuel used: 661.2
Direct distance: 115.5 nm
Flight time: 00:40:01
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 161,500
Total Fuel: 15245
Total Flight Time: 13:29:02
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...snGLrZylCPmLC0

[Moses03]

More livestock to move along to Cochabamba.

Taking off: SLLP-SLCB
TOW: 39225.9
Fuel: 2034.9
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

[Moses03]

Down safe. T-storms in and around La Paz but cleared off about halfway to Cochabamba. No sign of the Ju-86.

Arrived at SLCB
Fuel used: 703.9
Direct distance: 128.4 nm
Flight time: 00:36:40
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 170,000
Total Fuel: 15948.9
Total Flight Time: 14:05:42
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...xSz8uaV6RPFJcM

[Moses03]

Departing for Sucre.

Taking off: SLCB-SLSU
TOW: 39189.0
Fuel: 1797.9
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

[Moses03]

Nice tailwind scooting us along. Nothing like a strong NDB/VOR signal to home you in.

Arrived at SLSU
Fuel used: 674.4
Direct distance: 108.5 nm
Flight time: 00:34:25
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 178,500
Total Fuel: 16623.3
Total Flight Time: 14:40:07
Total Maintenance: 0

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

[Moses03]

Short flight to Potosi.

Taking off: SLSU-SLPO
TOW: 38801.0
Fuel: 1610.0
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

[Moses03]

Down safe on top of the mountain. Heavy clouds made it a bit stressful.

Arrived at SLPO
Fuel used: 289.6
Direct distance: 41.4 nm
Flight time: 00:15:18
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 187,000
Total Fuel: 16912.9
Total Flight Time: 14:55:25
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...X4uzQTiUYDZNUs

[Moses03]

Pressing on to Coposa. Our navigator is a little nervous...

Taking off: SLPO-SCKP (Diverted to SCDA)
TOW: 39951.9
Fuel: 2760.8
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

[Moses03]

No sign of SCKP. Must have drifted too far south to spot it. Diverting to SCDA Iquique. Glad I thought to carry some extra fuel and jot down the NBD freqs at SCDA just in case...

[Moses03]

Welp, in one piece at Iquique. The small group of passengers are not very happy about our diversion. I told them the airport was socked in (they bought it), and we had to continue on.

The FA screenie definitely tells the tale. Indeed had drifted south due to strong quartering headwind. Didn't want to over compensate but should have headed a bit more into the wind direction.

Arrived at SCDA
Fuel used: 1752.3
Direct distance: 258.5 nm
Flight time: 01:31:47
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 195,500
Total Fuel: 18665.2
Total Flight Time: 16:27:12
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...OzzX6Aq7Marc4k

[Moses03]

Heading out to Calama.

Taking off: SCDA-SCCF
TOW: 39539.7
Fuel: 2148.7
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

[Moses03]

Down safe. Nice modest tailwind over desolate Chile. One more to go.

Note: Watch out for the telephone poles on final for runway 9.

Arrived at SCCF
Fuel used: 942.8
Direct distance: 138.3 nm
Flight time: 00:45:58
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 204,000
Total Fuel: 19608
Total Flight Time: 17:13:10
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...uLm1QqMlPyy5wc

[Moses03]

Last call for Salta.

Taking off: SCCF-SASA
TOW: 40285.4
Fuel: 2994.4
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

[Moses03]

Arrived safely in Salta. Was a bit of an effort to keep from busting the alt restriction. Picked our way through the granite in the fading late afternoon light.

Time to let Miss Nellie rummage through the paperwork and join the others at the watering hole.

Note: Looking forward to hosing out the cargo area.


Arrived at SASA
Fuel used: 942.8
Direct distance: 235.9 nm
Flight time: 01:12:54
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 212,500
Total Fuel: 20550.8
Total Flight Time: 18:26:04
Total Stops: 25
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...4EK9bkDOPyO8j4

[Willy]

Way to go Moses! :ernae:

[robert41]

Congrats Moses.

[teson1]

Another pilot soaring into Salta today ! There must be quite a party going on in the cantina!
Well done, Moses. :salute:

[Bry Rosier]

Well done Moses

[PRB]

Bravo Zulu, Moses! I'm not too far behind...
:ernae:

[Moses03]

Thanks fellers.:ernae:

[jt_dub]

Congrats on a great run. Raising a toast on your arrival.