spokes2112's MacRobertson, Mildenhall 2 Flemington

[spokes2112]

May everyone have excellent flights!

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13725

It's a foggy one this morning.

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[Great Ozzie]

I see one person who was up at the start of the race.

You're hardcore, Roman.

[spokes2112]

Its all about time, that zulu thing etc. Yep, going HARD CORE rtwr style. When it's dark over here it'll be light over there. Plus, a big plus... My Co-Pilot sleeps. Once the sleep schedule gets totally f___k_d it will be a good run. Planning on running this "zulu" style.

[spokes2112]

Do not have the baton but rather a whole boatload (325 lbs) of Kobe Steak, Maine Lobster, 20 yr old Scotch & dry ice to keep it at temp while in the middle latitudes. The reason? As penalty for not knowing how to do simple math to convert zulu time to local. Made the mistake many weeks ago and never checked it. Even put it in the MS Office calendar & suite so it would remind me...... Of the wrong time. Due to crappy a__ planning I must take off now. :-( ( Will definitely hear you on TS)

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This is my official start - Departing Mildenhall for places unknown eastward.

[spokes2112]

What a way to start! Reminiscent of the Cape to Cape. Put a boat load of time in practicing nearly flawlessly. Then... On the first leg crash. The rubber didn't even get to taste the ground, but rather it tastes the metal that protects it from the elements. ( A hanger )

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Flight Time: 06:31:27
Routine Ground Time: 00:00:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:15:00





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http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=2xsXcLq0iKyyrS61TFMwH6dSAQ

[spokes2112]

Heading out again - eastern bound. Going to try not to ruin anything else.

[spokes2112]

Landed safely in Baghdad, can barely hold the eyelids open any more... More later, nighty night.

Flight Time: 04:36:18
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00

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http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=peyqKGvVMGPnaTvsEs9SRDjv6d0

[spokes2112]

Off to Iran. Refreshed nicely after a couple of cups of Turkish/Iraqi Coffee (zing/Zing) with another 2 in the cockpit thermos.

[spokes2112]

Dawn safely @ Jask OIZJ. :iran:

Going to take another look @ the crash at Tatoi, :greece: may just have to fly it over.. MMM.

Flight Time: 03:33:24
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00

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[robert41]

Nice fast aircraft. Looks like you are leading the way.

[spokes2112]

Leaving Jask (OIZJ) :iran: for somewhere east, maybe in India. :india:

[spokes2112]

Made it to Allahabad :india: .. The 1st part was completely featureless.. Winds were good, a few clouds here and there. Going to stop for some Vindaloo, a trip to the head and a refuel. Then upward.

Flight Time: 06:22:57
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00

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13952

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=IxSoo7FnZnRsRNj2HVjE7v0E

[spokes2112]

Off from Allahabad :india: to more exotic destinations..

[CavalierDuck]

Are you absolutely sure you want a vindaloo before embarking on a long flight in an aircraft without the facilities to handle the aftermath??! :redfire:

[spokes2112]

There's a pail in the back! :barf:

[spokes2112]

Made it to Rangoon/Yangon, Mingeladon (VYYY) , Republic of the Union of Myanmar :myanmar: . The eyes are on fire, will report to the Grosvenor House via radio in the morning with the tea. There is a cot with my name on it in one of those nicely appointed shacks.

Flight Time: 04:19:53
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00


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13965

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=q5u2xOG3mNadZbuYGJ2b8B69MBA

[spokes2112]

Leaving Myanmar :myanmar: to somewhere south,, maybe in Singapore? :singapore: A very, very early morning flight.

[Willy]

The Spartan is one of my favorites. It was right behind the Gee Bee on the short list of what I was wanting to fly to Melbourne in.

Good show so far Roman!

[spokes2112]

Thanks Willy. Best to you to in the Gee Bee!

[spokes2112]

Made it to Seletar. (WSSL) :singapore: Pretty uneventful except for the moderate to heavy chop (need to clean the cockpit :barf:) right when the sun was rising & the inevitable haze (visibility) in major towns of Singapore.

Flight Time: 04:46:11
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00


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[spokes2112]

Off again after a quick lunch.. Heading somewhere in Indonesia. :indonesia: Hope the WX is nice, the airport is 30 miles from any beacon, will have to be visual, beach combing .

[robert41]

Great progress Roman.

[spokes2112]

Thanks Robert!

Arrived safely in PARADISE! Rambang field (WADR):indonesia: There's a shortwave radio operator here so will report to Grosvenor in the morning.. Time to get a good dinner of fresh fish & hang out with the natives. :redfire: :very_drunk: Have 4 1/2 hours of daylight left and am going to take full advantage of it.. This place is so nice might not even continue! Gilligan style... A 3 hour tour.


Flight Time: 04:34:44
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00


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14039

[Ron Attwood]

It WAS you that I passed going the other way. About 80nm south of Singapore. I waved, but got no response. :(

[spokes2112]

Guess I did miss you going the other way.. Here you go - :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

Leaving the exotic aerodrome of Rambang (WADR) :indonesia: in the early morning for place(s) ESE of here.. Maybe OZ? Really going to miss this place, will be back. The natives are so nice & welcoming.. Look what they did! Stayed up all night providing runway lighting for any incoming aircraft!

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[spokes2112]

In the land of OZ. Made it to Parap, NT (WADR) :australia: successfully after battling BRUTAL winds (~35 kts from the nose) the whole way.

Flight Time: 04:27:39
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00

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14072

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14074



Dorothy: Now which way do we go?
Scarecrow: Pardon me, this way is a very nice way.
Dorothy: Who said that?
[Toto barks at scarecrow]
Dorothy: Don't be silly, Toto. Scarecrows don't talk.
Scarecrow: [points other way] It's pleasant down that way, too.
Dorothy: That's funny. Wasn't he pointing the other way?





Dorothy: Did you say something?
Tin Woodsman: [indiscernible sounds from the Tin Man, who is rusted]
Dorothy: He said oil can!
Scarecrow: Oil can what?
Dorothy: Oil can.

[robert41]

Welcome down under.

[spokes2112]

Thanks Robert,

Hope you can get back up soon. Was watching your progress closely :applause:. (Sweating) Looking forward to what comes around. This session of mine is over for now. RL is coming into play.

[spokes2112]

I guess it's time to get back on the horse. "Back!!!..... Back in the saddle again!" Leaving Port Darwin Parap (YPRP) :australia: for place(s) ESE of here.

[spokes2112]

A little story of "TOOs"

Made it "TOO" Charleville (YBCV). :australia: TOO long, TOO flat, TOO much head wind, eyes TOO tired, a little "TOO" close on fuel, good for 1 go around ... LOL! Only 1 leg "TOO" go!

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Flight Time: 06:11:15
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00

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14956

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[spokes2112]

Last leg! Beautiful day, off to Essendon... :redfire:

[spokes2112]

Whoo Hoo! Arrived safely @ Essendon! :australia:

Flight Time: 03:00:06
Routine Ground Time: 00:45:00
Special Ground Time: 00:00:00
Penalty Time: 00:00:00

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Are we sure we're supposed to land at Essendon? Cuz on final I went over this little party brewing @ the Flemington Race Course.. Going to get this baby over there and get me some seared cow and a Fosters!

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[Ron Attwood]

You are a star Roman! :adoration:

[robert41]

Congrats Roman.

[MM]

Great run, Roman.

[jt_dub]

Well Done Roman!!!

[Craig Taylor]

Bravo Zulu, Roman! That's a lotta hours in the saddle. Well done! :ernaehrung004:

[Moses03]

Nice run Roman. :very_drunk:

[JimmyRFR]

Congratulations on the run!

[rwhsim]

Great run, good time! Enjoy those Fosters!

[paiken]

Nice run...congratulations!