Robert's Andean cargo run

[robert41]

Got the DC3 loaded and ready to go.

Taking off SVMC to SVBK
Take off weight 26122 lbs
Fuel 1932 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SVBK
Fuel used 360.5 lbs
Flight time 44:29
Maintenance pts. 0

Good weather, good flight.
After some test flights up in these hills, Iam glad I have about 60hrs time in A2A's J3. Never had to side slip a DC3 in before.

[robert41]

Early morning flight.
Take off SVBK to SVMD
Take off weight 25522 lbs
Fuel 1332 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SVMD. Great weather.
Fuel used 355 lbs
Flight time 30:15
Maintenance pts 0
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Total cargo 12000 lbs (24)

[Moses03]

Nice screenie Robert. Looks pretty desolate up there.

[robert41]

Thanks Moses. Low and slow at 14000 ft.

[robert41]

SVMD to SKBG
25522 lbs
1332 lbs fuel
6000 lbs cargo

[robert41]

Made it. Robert, you are one lucky SOB. Weather turned bad near Camilo Daza. Took my final compass heading for Palonegro, and got myself lost in the clouds. No NDB's to follow, took my best guess and found Palonegro through an opening in the clouds. Unbelievable.
SKBG.
Fuel used 748lbs
Flight time 59.42
Maintainence pts 0
Cargo 6000lbs (12)

[robert41]

Ready for the next leg. This time I brought a map along.
SKBG to SKBO
26127lbs take off
1938lbs fuel
6000lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SKBO
Fuel used 975lbs
Flight time 1:13:53
Cargo 6000lbs (12)

[MM]

Going great. And wonderful atmospheric photo of Palonegro.

[robert41]

SKBO to SKMZ
25219lbs take off
1029.04lbs fuel
6000lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SKMZ
Fuel used 479lbs
Flight time 37:16
cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance pts 0

[jt_dub]

That is a very nice looking aircraft. I really like it.

[robert41]

Thanks Jeff.

[robert41]

SKMZ to SKPI
26128lbs Take off weight
1938lbs fuel
6000lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SKPI
Flight time 1:22:57
Fuel used 1034lbs
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

SKPI to SKPS
25522lbs Take off wt
1332lbs fuel
6000lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SKPS. Weather cleared up like Tako said. Great flight.
Flight time 34:03
Used 433lbs fuel
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance pts 0

[robert41]

SKPS to SEQU
25522lbs Take off wt
1332lbs Fuel
6000lbs Cargo

[robert41]

Down at SEQU.
Flight time 46:03
Fuel used 600lbs
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts. 0

[robert41]

A few shots from the flight.

[jt_dub]

Nice shots of the Quito approach. I do like flying over the city. It's nice to have that big 10000 ft runway waiting for you too.

[robert41]

Thanks Jeff. First time here in FSX. I was so busy looking at this city, that I overflew the airport. Did not realize until I saw the ADF pointing behind me. Quick turn and land.

[robert41]

SEQU to SERB
25522lbs Take off Wt
1332lbs Fuel
6000lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SERB. Great weather.
Flight time 35:51
Fuel used 439lbs
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts. 0

[robert41]

SERB to SETM
26128lbs TO weight
1938lbs Fuel
6000lbs Cargo

[robert41]

Down at SETM.
Flight time 55:22
Fuel used 670lbs
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0
Good flight. Some fog along the way, then cleared out for a great landing.

[robert41]

SETM to SPJE
25462lbs take off weight
1272lbs fuel
6000lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SPJE.
Flight time 40:37
Fuel used 507lbs
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0
Great flight. Some light clouds, and strange sightings near Jaen.

[robert41]

SPJE to SPJB
25462lbs take off wt.
1272lbs fuel
6000lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SPJB.
Flight time 55:30
Fuel used 656lbs
Cargo 6000 (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

SPJB to SPHZ
24977lbs Take off Wt
787.2lbs Fuel
6000lbs Cargo

[salt_air]

Rollin' along real good Robert!

Very interesting screen shots ... not the same ol' snaps.



Good luck on the rest of your run!

[robert41]

Down safe at SPHZ.
Flight time 41:50
Fuel used 461lbs
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

Thanks Salt. Took off from Pampa Grande with the lightest load of fuel yet. Was not sure I could make it back out. Great weather all the way.

[robert41]

Loaded and ready to go. SPHZ to SPNC.
25219lbs Take off Wt.
1029.6lbs Fuel
6000lbs Cargo

[robert41]

Down at SPNC
Flight time 53:57
Fuel used 567lbs
Cargo 6000lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts. 0

[robert41]

A few pics of the flight.

[robert41]

Weather is looking great. Off to Vicco.
SPNC to SPVI.
24977lbs Take off weight
787.2lbs Fuel
6000lbs Cargo

[robert41]

Down at SPVI. Short and sweet.
Flight time 26:04
Fuel used 334lbs
Cargo 6000 (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

SPVI to SPLP
25219 lbs take off weight
1029.6 lbs fuel
6000 lbs cargo

[robert41]

Down at SPLP
Flight time 38:22
Fuel used 399 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts. 0

[robert41]

SPLP to SPHO
Take off Weight 26068lbs
Fuel 1878lbs
Cargo 6000lbs

[robert41]

Down at SPHO. Good flight. Weather stayed clear.
Flight time 1:14:16
Fuel used 897 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintainence Pts. 0

[robert41]

Onward. SPHO to SPZO
TO weight 25462 lbs
Fuel 1272 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SPZO. Weather started clear, then ran into the clouds. Found my marks, two small lakes, and dropped down under the clouds. Found a town and the runway. Thankfully.
Flight time 48:20
Fuel used 533 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

SPZO to SPNP.
TO Wt 26068 lbs
Fuel 1878 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Crashed after take off.

[robert41]

Restarting. SPZO to SPNP.
TO Weight 26068 lbs
Fuel 1878 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Made it to SPNP.
Flight time 57:58
Fuel used 649 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 4

Here is what happened. After taking off from SPHO, one of the snakes we were carrying, got loose. My copilot, Linda, freaked out and grabbed a .38 revolver and tried to shoot the snake. Then I started to freak out and lost track of where I was going. Here was this big hill right in front of us, and unable to turn in time, I set down gently on the side of this hill. Damage was minimal. Bent the props and some scrapes, a couple of windows shot out. The cargo was ok. With the help of some of the locals, we lifted the bird up and got the gear down. Pulled her back with four horses, replaced the props, and good to go.

[robert41]

SPNP to SLLP.
TO Weight 25219 lbs
Fuel 1029.6 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SLLP. Weather was clear over the lake, then turned cloudy near La Paz. Not bad, a NDB to guide us in. Noticed a smaller runway there also. We oped for the longer one. Wonder if there is any fish in that lake. Off to find some oxygen.
Flight time 38:42
Fuel used 426 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

SLLP to SLCB
TO weight 25219 lbs
Fuel 1029.6 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Made it to SPCB. Things started going wrong right from the start. As soon as I lifted off, the wind gusts pushed me 90 degrees to to right even with full left yoke and rudder, now Iam looking at a building through the windscreen, I turn hard right away from the building, and now all I can see is the clouds. I push full forward on the yoke, and see the ground come back into view. Still bucking and bolting, but we are flying, in the wrong direction. After climbing to about 15000 feet, I turn back to La Paz, and set course for Cochabamba. Weather was to be clear further east, but that did not happen. All I could see was the occasional hill top. Picked up the NDB and found the airport under a cloud. At 17000 feet I did my best slip down to 10000 for some kind of approach.
Flight time 46:35
Fuel used 493 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

A few pics of the flight.

[robert41]

SLCB to SLSU
TO weight 25098 lbs
Fuel 908.4 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SLSU. Not a pretty landing but safe.
Flight time 40:51
Fuel used 457 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

SLSU to SLPO
TO weight 24734 lbs
Fuel 544.8 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SLPO.
Flight time 19:59
Fuel used 249 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

SLPO to SCKP
TO Wt 26068 lbs
Fuel 1878 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SCKP.
Flight time 1:13:34
Fuel used 817 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0
One hell of a headwind and later crosswind. TWI windgauge was right on the money.

[robert41]

SCKP to SCDA
TO weight 25098 lbs
Fuel 908.40 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Made it to a very overcast SCDA
Flight time 54:26
Fuel used 581 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

Loaded up and ready to go.
SCDA to SCCF
TOW 25219 lbs
Fuel 1029.60 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SCCF. Had a good tail wind until hitting those high level clouds. Stayed just under the ceiling. Pretty good flight.
Flight time 53:00
Fuel used 755 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs (12)
Maintenance Pts 0

[robert41]

Ready for the last long flight.
SCCF to SASA
TOW 25946 lbs
Fuel 1756.80 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs

[robert41]

Down at SASA. Weather was cloudy at first, was a little worried for awhile, then cleared up for a great flight.

Flight time 1:23:59
Fuel used 894 lbs
Cargo 6000 lbs
Maintenance Pts 0

[MM]

Congratulations, Robert. Quite an accomplishment.
--M

[robert41]

A few pics of the flight. A big thanks to everyone for setting up this adventure.

[robert41]

Thanks Mike. Great fun.

[DHC120]

Robert; Congrats on finishing the event. Helluva ordeal, but lots of fun (and "some" frustrations)..

[Great Ozzie]

Robert; Congrats on finishing the event. Helluva ordeal, but lots of fun (and "some" frustrations)..
Same same. 2nd plane to arrive? Well done! :salute:

Great pics too btw

:icon29: or a :guinness: ?

(is the 2nd mug java or root beer?)

[Moses03]

Excellente Robert. :guinness:

[teson1]

Well done, Robert!
Good to see a DC-3 arrive at the finish.

[Bry Rosier]

Very Impressive Robert . Excellent Pilotage . Thoroughly enjoyed watching your progress . Congratulations :icon29::icon29:

[robert41]

Thanks everyone. A most incredible journey. Took abit to get used to the high altitude flying. Most important part was planning. Although a few of these flights, I failed to plan enough and came out very lucky. Namely SKBG. I only have a wind gauge, clock and NDB's when avalible, still do not know how to use the VOR. One fubar, but I blame this on the snake that got loose. Still celebrating at Salta.

[PRB]

Well Done, Robert!

:guinness::medals: