Moses' Riding The Clutch

***Moses03*** · July 5th, 2011, 10:42

Moving along to next required stop. Weather report looks to be good.

Taking off: SERB-SETM
TOW: 39623.6
Fuel: 2032.6
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 1000

***Moses03*** · July 5th, 2011, 11:40

Thought the airport was in the next valley. Was a little surprised to see the runway show up a bit early. Hope the passengers and llamas didn't mind the slightly aggressive descent pattern.

Arrived at SETM
Fuel used: 960.9
Direct distance: 147.1 nm
Flight time: 00:48:43
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 76,500
Total Fuel: 7686.1
Total Flight Time: 06:46:28
Total Maintenance: 0

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***Moses03*** · July 6th, 2011, 17:08

We have been cleared up to FL17500 from this point on. Don't know if that is good or bad. Blasting off for Jaen.

Taking off: SETM-SPJE
TOW: 39478.3
Fuel: 2087.2
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 1000

***Moses03*** · July 6th, 2011, 17:54

Safely down in Jaen. Field was in a bit of a bowl but other than that no worries this leg.

Arrived at SPJE
Fuel used: 674.6
Direct distance: 102.6 nm
Flight time: 00:36:42
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 85,000
Total Fuel: 8360.7
Total Flight Time: 07:23:10
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...XKNki0vxhmx9ks

***Moses03*** · July 7th, 2011, 17:04

Delivering a full load of windsocks to Cajabamba.

Taking off: SPJE-SPJB
TOW: 40221.8
Fuel: 2630.8
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 1000

MM · July 7th, 2011, 17:22

Maybe the wind has chills in Cajabamba? Cold feet?
:d

***Moses03*** · July 7th, 2011, 18:06

Cold feet and I nearly soiled my britches. Came in a little hot and a little higher than we wanted to. But like many before, I thought I could get her down and stopped in plenty of time before the cliff face showed up in the window. Still going about 60 mph, we were running out of grass and it looked like a crash was pending. With a few seconds to go I decided to unlock the tailwheel and try to groundloop the ship and hope for the best. Well, we spun around and had slowed just enough to keep from dragging a wing tip, ending up 180 degrees from our approach. Dodged a boolit for sure. Phew!

Arrived at SPJB
Fuel used: 890.0
Direct distance: 128.2 nm
Flight time: 00:43:08
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 93,500
Total Fuel: 9250.7
Total Flight Time: 08:06:18
Total Maintenance: 0

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**MaddogK** · July 7th, 2011, 18:19

Good job Moses, been holding off on that gravy run to see how many craters I'll have to dodge in the runway. Glad you're not one of them.

MM · July 7th, 2011, 18:22

That Aviaco flight training manual sure comes in handy, eh?

***Moses03*** · July 8th, 2011, 17:19

Saddling up for Huaraz. WX report looks keen. Keeping eye open for craters of gravy as we depart...

Note: Have Aviaco manual open to "emergency procedures" page.

Taking off: SPJB-SPHZ
TOW: 39356.6
Fuel: 1965.5
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 1000

***Moses03*** · July 8th, 2011, 18:05

Much welcomed uneventful flight. Followed the big valley on in.

Arrived at SPHZ
Fuel used: 794.0
Direct distance: 107.3 nm
Flight time: 00:38:10
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 102,000
Total Fuel: 10044.7
Total Flight Time: 08:44:28
Total Maintenance: 0

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***Moses03*** · July 8th, 2011, 18:18

No time to layover. Have to get some medical supplies over to Huanuco.

Taking off: SPHZ-SPNC
TOW: 39222.5
Fuel: 2031.5
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

***Moses03*** · July 8th, 2011, 19:06

Down safe at Huanuco. Had enough fading light in the dusk to keep from breaking out in a cold sweat. Going to treat the crew to a two star motel for the night.

Arrived at SPNC
Fuel used: 591.5
Direct distance: 89.2 nm
Flight time: 00:34:42
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 110,500
Total Fuel: 10636.2
Total Flight Time: 09:19:10
Total Maintenance: 0

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***Moses03*** · July 9th, 2011, 11:34

Saddling up for the high elevation landing at Vicco. The manifest says we have 8500 lbs of Burma Shave onboard. Hmm.

Taking off: SPNC-SPVI
TOW: 39140.5
Fuel: 1789.5
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

***Moses03*** · July 9th, 2011, 12:02

Down safe. Curious spot for an airport. Thankfully the weather has been nice of late.

Arrived at SPVI
Fuel used: 444.9
Direct distance: 57.2 nm
Flight time: 00:20:29
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 119,000
Total Fuel: 11081.1
Total Flight Time: 09:39:39
Total Maintenance: 0

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***Moses03*** · July 9th, 2011, 12:12

The crew is anxious to see the big city. Off to Lima.

Taking off: SPVI-SPLP
TOW: 39444.7
Fuel: 1853.7
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

***PRB*** · July 9th, 2011, 12:25

I'm gonna get me some of those beans when I get there...

***Moses03*** · July 9th, 2011, 12:57

Those silly ex-Navy pilots. It's always about the beans. Navy beans perhaps?

The Pratt & Whitneys were really gasping this hop. Had the 161 creaking like an old wooden rocking chair. Found a decent valley and followed Highway 20A for a spell down to the foothills.

Arrived at SPLP
Fuel used: 476.2
Direct distance: 90.8 nm
Flight time: 00:30:45
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 127,500
Total Fuel: 11557.3
Total Flight Time: 10:10:24
Total Maintenance: 0

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***PRB*** · July 9th, 2011, 15:05

Beautiful dusk landing.

***Moses03*** · July 13th, 2011, 18:07

Thanks P!

Attemping the climb up to Ayacucho.

Taking off: SPLP-SPHO
TOW: 40300.0
Fuel: 2989.0
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

***Moses03*** · July 13th, 2011, 19:16

Some hearty souls live up this way. Have a whale of a headache from the thin air. Pretty much a straight shot across the top out of Lima. Picked up 370 on the ADF and pointed her right in.

Arrived at SPHO
Fuel used: 1183.9
Direct distance: 174.2 nm
Flight time: 00:59:17
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 136,000
Total Fuel: 12741.2
Total Flight Time: 11:09:41
Total Maintenance: 0

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***Moses03*** · July 15th, 2011, 14:36

Moving along to Cuzco.

Taking off: SPHO-SPZO
TOW: 39285.5
Fuel: 2094.5
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

***Moses03*** · July 15th, 2011, 15:27

Down safe through the thick cloud layer and heavy fog. We spotted a C-87 just ahead of us while enroute. Hope they made it in okay.

Arrived at SPZO
Fuel used: 798.1
Direct distance: 134.1 nm
Flight time: 00:43:48
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 144,500
Total Fuel: 13539.3
Total Flight Time: 11:53:29
Total Maintenance: 0

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***Moses03*** · July 16th, 2011, 17:44

Saddling up for Puno and the big lake. Bringing a fishing pole just in case.

Taking off: SPZO-SPNP
TOW: 39885.9
Fuel: 2694.8
Cargo: 8,500
Crew: 800

***Moses03*** · July 16th, 2011, 18:58

It think it was MaddogK who coined the moniker "inviso-strip" for Puno. Had a few minutes of panic when the airport didn't show up on time. Thankfully we eventually spotted it and set down pronto. Nice little tailwind scooted us along as well.

Of note: One of the crates we carried this leg had "Musical Instruments" stamped on the side. I had to peek in and was floored to see several brand new Martin D-28 acoustic guitars. Wow! Was temped to squirrel one away while no one was looking. Attached is a photo of Hank Williams (at the mic), chording a C major at the Grand Ole Opry in 1952. That would be a Martin D-28 he is playing.

Arrived at SPNP
Fuel used: 1044.5
Direct distance: 175.6 nm
Flight time: 00:55:32
Maintenance points: 0

Total Cargo: 153,000
Total Fuel: 14583.8
Total Flight Time: 12:49:01
Total Maintenance: 0

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