Granite Clouds over the High Sierra - MM

[MM]

Let's let this Gooney Bird show her stuff.

Taking Off: SVMC-SVBK
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

[MM]

Landed: SVBK
Fuel Used: 577.0
Flight Time: 00:50:54
Maintenance: 0

Calm flight. Good warm up for the mountains ahead...

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...Pqsz2LEMcnO7k0

[MM]

Turning the aircraft right around.

Taking Off: SVBK-SVMD
Takeoff Weight: 26,360
Fuel: 1,000
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

[MM]

Quite a climb and descent, eh?

The only worry was discovering heavy clouds obscuring the final descent--that increased the pucker factor a tad. Happily, they cleared for a slip into finals and a safe landing.

Landed: SVMD
Fuel Used: 329.0
Flight Time: 00:29:03
Maintenance: 0


http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...MfEK985Ratx2Hs

[Moses03]

Quite a climb and descent, eh?

Ahem.

[jt_dub]

You're off to a good start. I did the virtual jump seat (coutesy of Google Earth live tracking) on your approach and landing at Bonoco. Nice tight turn to final.

[MM]

Thanks for the emergency equipment!
The local llamas might have need for it, given the pilot's skill set. As in ..."tight turn to finals"!

[MM]

Merida socked in. But weather en route should be fine if we can get above the local weather.

Taking Off: SKMD-SKBG
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

[MM]

Safely into Bucaramanga. Nifty setting for an airport.

Landed: SVBG
Distance: 148.9
Fuel Used: 656.0
Flight Time: 01:03:31
Maintenance: 0

Total Cities: 3
Total Cargo: 18,000
Total Fuel: 1,562
Total Flight Time: 02:23:28
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...xfud7oG4994uJY

[MM]

A cup of coffee, a sandwich, and fries. Odd, crunchy, dark-colored, little fries...

Heading for the big city, Bogota.

Taking Off: SKBG-SKBO
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

[MM]

Into Bogota. Straightforward flight via VOR and NDB. Did get surprised by a hill hidden in the clouds--made for an interesting moment.

Landed: SKBG-SKBO
Distance: 156.3
Fuel Used: 723.0
Flight Time: 01:04:02
Maintenance: 0

Total Cities: 4
Total Cargo: 24,000
Total Fuel: 2,285
Total Flight Time: 03:27:30
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...LmbprH3P8HSuGA

[robert41]

Good looking DC3 and screen shots MM.

[MM]

Thanks, Robert.

Next is Manizales. Could use a good cup of Colombian's finest coffee.

Taking Off: SKBO-SKMZ
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,360
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 999
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

[MM]

Straight past the Nevado del Ruiz to the "notch," a steep descent, and a quick circle into Manizales La Nubia.

Landed: SKBO-SKMZ
Distance: 81.0
Fuel Used: 414.0
Flight Time: 00:39:36
Maintenance: 0

Total Cities: 5
Total Cargo: 30,000
Total Fuel: 2,699
Total Flight Time: 4:07:06
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...mNG8XkamfOVtJU

[MM]

A cup of Colombian coffee and then in search of Pitalito.

Taking Off: SKMZ-SKPI
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340