Granite Clouds over the High Sierra - MM

MM · June 26th, 2011, 20:22

Safely down in Pitalito. Almost busted altitude for lack of paying attention.

Landed: SKMZ-SKPI
Distance: 191.6
Fuel Used: 901.0
Flight Time: 01:21:10
Maintenance: 0

Total Cities: 6
Total Cargo: 36,000
Total Fuel: 3,600.0
Total Flight Time: 05:28:16
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...IyNSdm0ExLID4s

MM · June 27th, 2011, 08:54

Sneaking in a lunch time leg.

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

MM · June 27th, 2011, 09:48

Pleasant morning flight into Pasto. Even with a radio beacon, I had a bit of trouble finding the field while threading through the hillsides. But no worries.

Landed: SKPS
Distance: 79.7
Fuel Used: 432
Flight Time: 00:40:52
Maintenance: 0

Total Airports Serviced: 7
Total Cargo: 42,000
Total Fuel: 4,032
Total Flight Time: 06:09:08
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...mQ0GM7E2FMoaTM

MM · June 27th, 2011, 18:47

Out of Colombia into Ecuador. Quito-bound.
--Chasing that dashing pilot in the stunning Aerovanguardia C-47.

Taking Off: SKPS-SEQU
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Empty Weight: 19,021 (with cinder blocks)
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

MM · June 27th, 2011, 19:51

Starting along the ring of fire. Dodging the sharper peaks and safely into Quito.

Landed: SKPS-SEQU
Distance: 117.3
Fuel Used: 546.0
Flight Time: 00:48:34
Maintenance: 0

Total Airports Serviced: 8
Total Cargo: 48,000
Total Fuel: 4,578.0
Total Flight Time: 06:57:42
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...7PW9AwTJxOvS5s

**salt_air** · July 2nd, 2011, 16:40

Great lookin' Gooney Mike! ... and some fine photo work too!

All the best to ya ... have fun on your run!

MM · July 4th, 2011, 09:48

After a week away, it is good to see the ole bird sitting on the tarmac.

Taking Off: SEQU-SERB
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,360
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 1,000
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

MM · July 4th, 2011, 10:39

Down in Riobamba. Beautiful volcanoes en route, including the famous Chimborazo that overlooks Riobamba below. Hmmm. Flying through thick clouds near the edge of the sky is nervous stuff. Guess that will have to get used to this. Does the Post-Flight briefing include Jack Daniels?

Landed: SEQU-SERB
Distance: 92.0
Fuel Used: 395.0
Flight Time: 00:41:24
Maintenance: 0

Total Airports Serviced: 9
Total Cargo: 54,000
Total Fuel: 4,973.0
Total Flight Time: 07:39:06
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...GsWKH4PfpRiXh8

MM · July 4th, 2011, 11:04

Moving along through the granite and clouds...

Taking Off: SERB-SETM
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 23,360
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 1,000
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

MM · July 4th, 2011, 12:23

Straightforward flight, circling around the high stuff and then through Cuenca on to La Toma. Now typical wheels-down spiraling descent in between the hills and the field into Rwy 6.

Landed: SERB-SETM
Distance: 146.8
Fuel Used: 658.0
Flight Time: 01:09:09
Maintenance: 0

Total Airports Serviced: 10
Total Cargo: 60,000
Total Fuel: 5,631.0
Total Flight Time: 08:48:15
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...HU0hOCYGH1bYWg

MM · July 4th, 2011, 16:47

Hoping to avoid thunderstorms (in North Carolina), heading for Jaen.

Taking Off: SETM-SPJE
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,360
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 1,000
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

MM · July 4th, 2011, 17:48

Safely into rural Jaen. A little trouble timing a proper descent, but all was well.

Landed: SETM-SPJE
Distance: 102.0
Fuel Used: 456.0
Flight Time: 00:46:47
Maintenance: 0

Total Airports Serviced: 11
Total Cargo: 66,000
Total Fuel: 6,087.0
Total Flight Time: 09:35:02
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...Mb9GxWESvesq1Q

MM · July 4th, 2011, 18:19

Next Cajabamba.

Taking Off: SPJE-SPJB
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,360
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 1,000
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

MM · July 4th, 2011, 19:26

Into the peaceful serenity of Cajabamba. Long climb to NDB at Cajamarca and then a flight through clouds until spotting the valley through the undercast. All well.

Landed: SPJE-SPJB
Distance: 128.3
Fuel Used: 581.0
Flight Time: 00:58:22
Maintenance: 0

Total Airports Serviced: 12
Total Cargo: 72,000
Total Fuel: 6,668.0
Total Flight Time: 10:33:24
Total Maintenance: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...vPYZPYn5bK6rzg

MM · July 5th, 2011, 16:17

Apparently a Peruvian Air Force C-47 arrived last night and took off at dawn. Will follow carefully...

Taking Off: SPJB-SPHZ
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,360
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 1,000
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340