spokes2112 Gold Class, High Route

[spokes2112]

Departing Boeing Field (KBFI) for Pemberton (CYPS).

[spokes2112]

1st leg done! Tapping the keg as the first post!

Flight Time - 56:23
Fuel Used - 209 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=bbvYcSG4df0IjwBBHMxOFN0J3RY

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[spokes2112]

On the run,, Pemberton (CYPS) to Castlegar (CYCG)... oops forgot to post at T/O. For the second year in a row I have to deal with Ms. Murphy Monroe.

My excuse, Canadian Whiskey. That's why I went to Pemberton in the first place..

Ms. Murphy Monroe -

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[spokes2112]

Made it :running: to Castlegar with a fun approach :applause:

Flight Time - 55:41
Fuel Used - 218 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=aJe21BAOLeY8Qyd18zrQjMrBQ

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Nuttin but a bunch of soft "puffies" -

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[spokes2112]

Going to finish up the night with a run from Castlegar (CYCG) to Felts (KSFF). Ms Murphy is on my ass along with the Mounties. We, "Goldman Sachs" are looking for investors. The run to Canada was good for supplies. Does Felts have the feds? Hauling, uhmm, questionable baggage. (Taxable ? )

[spokes2112]

Made it to Felts with a bunch of contraband.. Waiting on an inside tip that "US Customs" is going to bypass this ship.

Flight Time - 33:34
Fuel Used - 146 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=zLcV76OZmqNRd4lHSbBCmVyekU

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The "Higher Ups" requested that this made it into the US. It is now out of this pilots' hands. A courier has been summoned to deliver it to to "One-Victor-Five" for a special party.

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[spokes2112]

Heading towards Oxbow (OR12), the feds are on my tail. (for awhile) Left Felts (KSFF) in a "so much of a hurry" as the the bubble tops where spinning, (Hawaii Five-Oh) coming towards my way. It's a good thing this little aeroport is closed..

[spokes2112]

Made it to Oxbow (OR12) for some hiding... A day or two should do it.

Flight Time - 50:07
Fuel Used - 206.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=rS5euq0i7DUrasZuf21Kn4IVA

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This is a dirty girl.
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I will clean her when the sun goes down as I wander towards the river for some water, for survival. :snowman: :stop: Plz dont tell anyone where i be hiding.
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[spokes2112]

Departing Oxbow (OR12) for Friedman Memorial (KSUN) on a sunrise flight.

[spokes2112]

Down safe at Friedman Memorial (KSUN) ending a gorgeous morning run. Time for a $200.00 breakfast, steak & eggs.. :wiggle:

Flight Time - 40:48
Fuel Used - 168.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=cpMHuInjwKP0pCmJ1X4kOfSuk

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[spokes2112]

Continuing to Heber City Municipal (36U) from Friedman Memorial (KSUN). Belly filled, fueled up, onward and upward we go.

[spokes2112]

Made it safely to 36U..

Flight Time - 1:01:03
Fuel Used - 267 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=k4wwcKjEyFgDkYezm7kX2SvhFAA

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A nice view of the moon on another hazy leg, winds were very good - no complaints :-)

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The Moon setting over Salt Lake City, ready for the descent.

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[spokes2112]

So it seems spring has disappeared :-( Time to get back on the horse.. Departing Heber City (36U) for Steamboat Springs (KSBS) .

[spokes2112]

Made it to Steamboat Springs (KSBS)

Flight Time - 59:51
Fuel Used - 275.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=oHmkaJNQBSVkyCYWiVame3OOQU

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Roman

[spokes2112]

Off to Boulder Municipal (1V5, KBDU) from Steamboat Springs (KSBS) ,, we go now...

Roman

[spokes2112]

At Boulder Municipal (1V5, KBDU)

Flight Time - 24:22
Fuel Used - 133.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=hXQAsqhpkhMqYMkQrmasV23gIuY

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[spokes2112]

Continuing on to Lake Co. (KLXV) from Boulder Municipal (1V5, KBDU)

[spokes2112]

Arrived at Lake Cty. nicely.

Flight Time - 21:48
Fuel Used - 118.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=AUco30ly5FfLxY9pP8D7Woz5R60

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[Great Ozzie]

Roman...

If you have any hopes of catching up with me and Craig (fuel used)... you better start dumping fuel on ur remaining legs.

[spokes2112]

Roman...

If you have any hopes of catching up with me and Craig (fuel used)... you better start dumping fuel on ur remaining legs.

HA! Trying to be a tree hugger here... LOL!! This thing is a slug :barf:, no matter the kind of fuel strategy. :icon30: Going to end up dead last of all the classes the way it looks... Oh well - fun flying the route..

Continuing on.. Heading to Aspen (KASE) from Lake County (KLXV)

[spokes2112]

Since when do injected engines need carb heat? Stepped away to reheat some coffee, came back and the MP dropped to nearly notta.. Any how made it to Aspen (KASE)

Flight Time - 10:08
Fuel Used - 40.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=1yYlP4R1NtY7kYFu1hVFsAgPc

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Beautiful morning for a flight.....

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[spokes2112]

Onward to Telluride (KTEX) from Aspen (KASE)

[spokes2112]

Rotten visibility, but made it to Telluride (KTEX).. Whew!

Flight Time - 28:32
Fuel Used - 121.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=8XJ5HeskDg3ERWSqr7XAc3aFUtg

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[Great Ozzie]

Rotten visibility, but made it to Telluride (KTEX).. Whew!

Good job man... way to hang...

[MM]

When my Dad brought home his new Buick in 1952, it had wire bumper "feelers" that would warn as you approached the curb. Maybe Cessna should fit its twins with such "feelers" for poor visibility landings?:icon_eek:

[spokes2112]

When my Dad brought home his new Buick in 1952, it had wire bumper "feelers" that would warn as you approached the curb. Maybe Cessna should fit its twins with such "feelers" for poor visibility landings?:icon_eek:

LOL! - Got the "static wicks" installed just to let me know when a wing is going to touch on landing.. They leave sparks if I'm not level LOL! :pop4:

Onward with the new wicks to Grand Canyon (KGCN)

[spokes2112]

No sparks from the wicks LOL - Made it to Grand Canyon. Finally, numbers look half decent..

Flight Time - 1:10:06
Fuel Used - 368.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=V2bhmcGacmb4cmYULFnEtS5s1o

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A hazy morning leaving Telluride -
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"Magnificent Desolation" -
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Today in 1927 history was made -
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[spokes2112]

Off to VEGAS, BABY! (KLAS), from Grand Canyon (KGCN)

[spokes2112]

Whew!! Made it to Las Vegas (KLAS) ! Winds were NOT what was forecasted.. Had to lean out just to make it, being a race I didn't plan for a large contingency whatsoever, maybe 1 go around is it... Loaded up with 208 lbs, ended up with 5 lbs left!

Flight Time - 0:45:06
Fuel Used - 203.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=HrhZcqGUCbBSBQjnQ4HuVSapVA

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[spokes2112]

Cutting it short, time to finish up :running: Off to Furnace Creek (L06) from Las vegas (KLAS)

[spokes2112]

At Furnace Creek (L06) , going to have a quick turn around - refuel, use the facilities, get a $200.00 breakfast and some more coffee.

Flight Time - 0:28:45
Fuel Used - 146.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=RZ3ue4VTF0BflQkQgT83E96m9ZY

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[spokes2112]

On the way to Reno (4SD, KRTS) from Furnace Creek (L06) to most likely lose all the cash made in Vegas! :icon34:

[spokes2112]

At Reno (4SD, KRTS) safely. Going to pop a few quarters into the FBO's slot machines then onward and upward.

Flight Time - 1:13:14
Fuel Used - 417.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=k3iMRJrMQHmQ50qfekKgRrNdSok

[spokes2112]

Off to Tahoe (KTVL) from Reno. (4SD, KRTS) It looks like I'm going to be "Tail-end Charlie" in this class. Something seriously wrong with this bird.. Did not use "auto-mix" and did leaning for the whole race (exhaust valves shot!) and still "Flyon" in the C414A got better speed and fuel use (Bigger, Heavier, slightly higher rated engines 310 vs 285, same base model TSIO-520s -xx) and I have 2 legs to go! Oh well, I like this bird and just picked it right from the start without studying others, didn't look back after picking it. Did a boatload of testing and thought it would be somewhat competitive, definitely not a winner, boy was I wrong!! Oh well, it's been a fun route.

Attached is my fuel testing I did the 2 weeks before the start.

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[spokes2112]

Made it safely to Tahoe (KTVL) barely,,, stepped aside for one moment when I got back was just a few hundred feet above the lake heading DOWN! A quick pull back saved the day.

Here's a cool little story I enjoyed on this flight - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22671667

light Time - 00:15:28
Fuel Used - 82.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=nDVzbxlbn3Z9bYJjF2oxKD3kiY


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[spokes2112]

Finished watching most likely the best Indy 500 EVER!! So,, I guess it's time to wrap it up.. Headin for San Carlos (KSQL) from Tahoe (KTVL).

[spokes2112]

Well, that ends it... Arrived safely at San Carlos (KSQL) :wiggle: Cocktails on me. :ernae:

Thanks everyone for putting on this event, it was a fun route, plenty of eye candy throughout!

Flight Time - 00:42:00
Fuel Used - 253.0 lbs

Tracking - http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=Zr8Rp7PKoKDvacH4SR13zoQsxE

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[MM]

Congratulations, Roman. Really enjoyed reading your tidbits along the way.

[flyon]

and still "Flyon" in the C414A got better speed and fuel use


As a rookie here, that's nice to get singled out like that ...no condescention meant there whatsoever, right?

Wow...you old timers here make great first impressions...

[Great Ozzie]

As a rookie here, that's nice to get singled out like that ...no condescention meant there whatsoever, right?

I don't get why your shorts are in a twist.

Roman is merely comparing similar planes... but with enough differences that there should be a difference in speed and fuel. I (or anyone else) could have flown the 414 and the comment still stands... he's not singling you out "per se".

Roman saying the 414 should have more drag, more weight... very close in thrust and indicated he was trying to lean manually for best economy (I gather)...

If same Flight Sims (I didn't bother to check) -- if anything you should be taking it as a compliment that you out-flew him.


Wow...you old timers here make great first impressions...

Not very impressive this sarcasm... better if this had been handled in a PM.

[spokes2112]

flyon -

Roger that, no condescension meant at all. Just was comparing similar aircraft, the only 2 with similar characteristics (Twin, TSIO-520s etc..) . Back in Aspen I already noted what kind of bird (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?77888-spokes2112-Gold-Class-High-Route&p=806902&viewfull=1#post806902) this was. Guess I should of did more homework at the beginning and tried different aircraft before going with the 340 straight off. Could've went for the Lancair but there were 5 pilots already in that fine plane. Only wish Mother Nature was a little bit more unforgiving during the times I was flying. Kinda wishing for more IFR conditions, only had 2, the 1st leg and Telluride. It was a great route though, plenty of nice scenery to look out the window at. Thanks to all that set this up!

Anyhow, nice flying & congrats on your first race! :salute:

Roman

[flyon]

I don't get why your shorts are in a twist.

if anything you should be taking it as a compliment that you out-flew him.

Not very impressive this sarcasm... better if this had been handled in a PM.

First and foremost Rob, feel free to move this post (or delete it if you wish) as you see fit -this certainly isn't the place to have this discussion...

Yes, my shorts are kind of in a bunch, but not for my most recent post here -and btw, I didn't out-fly anyone here imo sir.
I never dreamed of out-flying anyone -I knew that going in. Spokes simply caught a bad break in my view.

In the meantime (as per your suggestion for pm's), I have sent Roman an apology for my post here in his thread last night.
I misunderstood his point, and I as a rookie here now stand ashamedly corrected.

I am also going to send you a pm soon. It will explain why my undies are "in a twist", as you put it...
It will have something to do with this (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?77870-Top-Of-The-Mark&p=806354&viewfull=1#post806354) post.

[Great Ozzie]

In the meantime (as per your suggestion for pm's), I have sent Roman an apology for my post here in his thread last night.

Good man. That takes moxie.

I sincerely doubt anyone here hasn't posted something where they misunderstood or would have taken it back.

I think we all here would say "it's a good thing" to see a good resolution.

PM to me not necessary (I'm just a peon here).

Glad you are here and participating.

-Rob O.

Edit: There are mis-placed objects that one runs across from time to time in FSX (none on this Roundup that I am aware that stand out... maybe the fence too "high" @ Oxbow). E.g. Tower on the runway at a UK airport.... Glideslope shack on a taxiway @ Sitka. Sometimes I'll use an airport editor to correct (with google maps). Sometimes I just leave it... like a scratch on a nice piece of furniture (gives "character" :p: ).