Dill52’s Air Cargo-Hauling Adventures and Extravaganza

Ozzie.
Now that is an upgrade! :wavey:


22 SLPO-SCKP
Taking off SLSU 09/07/2011 13:00:00 UTC
Takeoff Weight: 23590 lbs
Fuel: 1206 lbs
Payload: 6000 lbs.
Crew 240 (Pilot 200 Copilot 140)
 
We're quite satisfied with the new improvements. Not quite as much speed at 17,000' but the handling is great. For the first time we were flying into a 32nm headwind coming off the Pacific. That set us back on schedule as our top GS was only 158 knots, and that was during the descent.

Once again flying Cargo has become 100% enjoyment instead of 99%.

Arrival
SCKP 10/07/2011 04:09:18 UTC
Fuel Used: 791.1 lbs
Flight Time: 01:25:29
Maintenance Points: 0

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All fixed up at Potosi and ready to head south.

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After landing we took a snap shot of out last readings while approaching Coposa, Chile. As you can see in red we were only 15nm from our longitudinal LOP.
The latitude lines (blue and green) were only theoretical latitude shots. There's only one time during the day that an acurate latutudinal shot is possible is at 12:00 (high noon) local time. Had it been night we could have gotten a latitude from, ACRUX, the upper most star in the southern cross at about a Zn of 200 degrees.


Perhaps we'll take a night flight down to Iquique, Chile from here. The longitudinal LOP will be easy to spot....it's the coast line. No mountains to worry about either. :)
 
After a few days of R&R it is time to resume our cargo missions. :jump:

25 SCKP-SCDA
Taking off SCKP 10/07/2011 20:45:00 UTC
Takeoff Weight: 23987
Fuel: 602 lbs
Payload: 6000 lbs.
Crew 240 (Pilot 200 Copilot 140)
 
A most interesting flight. Luckily the weather was clear leaving Caposa, as we had to find a pass to to get through the mountains before the big elevation drop. We used the sextant, and delibertly flew at 300 degrees (more west) than the flight plan called for to establish our LOP......the coast line.

Iquique was socked in, so was nice follow the coast. We were too hich when we spotted the airport and had go around.
The new retrofits added to the DC-3 make it much easier to fly and handle.



Arrival
SCDA 10/07/2011 21:51:28 UTC
Fuel Used: 502.9 lbs
Flight Time: 01:00:03
Maintenance Points: 0



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Sun reading 1

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Sun reading 1 & 2

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Sun reading 1, 2 and 3
LOP established
 
26 SCDA -SCCF
Taking off SCKP 15/07/2011 20:45:00 UTC
Takeoff Weight: 23229 lbs
Fuel: 842 lbs
Payload: 6000 lbs.
Crew 240 (Pilot 200 Copilot 140)
 
27 SCCF-SASA
Taking off SCCF 16/07/2011 11:50:00 UTC
Takeoff Weight: 23711 lbs
Fuel: 1320 lbs
Payload: 6000 lbs.
Crew 340 (Pilot 200 Copilot 140)
 
The final cargo drop.


It's time for a few :icon29::guinness: then plan a long flight back to home. :running:
As promised, my tab is open for all pilots and staff who have been so gracious as to put up with all my mistakes, crashes, and typos. I hope Miss Nellie hasn't pulled out all her hair!

What a great adventure!!

Arrival
SASA 10/07/2011 13:22:28 UTC
Fuel Used: 794.5 lbs
Flight Time: 01:30:45
Maintenance Points: 0

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=qx7ifYDXxS6xdr0JHnJVYaLMxg

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Looking for a pass

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Final cargo drop
 
Congratulations on bringing her home Dill. Lots of adventures along the way!
 
Thanks fellow pilots, It has been a pleasure tryin gto keep up with you guys!

I'd be honored to join you as soon we update the log book and turn it in to Miss Nellie for final approval.

This may help out.
I should have been keeping a log the whole time.
Wouldn't you know I just found the "extras."
We were so anxious to get going we didn't quite have all our sh*t...ah..er...I mean flight bag together.:icon_lol:


25
Flt Time: 01:00:03
Duenna Dis. 85.5
Fuel Used 502.9
Maint. Pts: 0
Alt Pts: 0

26
Flt Time: 00:53:50
Duenna Dis.138.4
Fuel Used 577.9
Maint. Pts: 0
Alt Pts: 0

27
Flt Time: 01:30:45
Duenna Dis. 235.8
Fuel Used 794.5
Maint. Pts: 0
Alt Pts: 0

Final Totals
Flight Time: 26:17:31
Duenna Dist: 3267.6
Fuel Used: 15833
Maint. Pts: 16
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Anyone need some spare parts?
Alt Pts: 1

And NOW, once the works all done.....it's Miller Time or whatever's your pleasure!
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:icon29::icon29::icon29::guinness::guinness::guinness:
 
Joining in on the applause ... ovation is a better word!

Beer's on the house ... my tab.


Nicely done mate!


Given any thought as to how you might get back to Curacao? :wiggle:
 
Way to go Dil!

Just out of curiosity (and looking to improve my default DC-3s), where did you find the new flight model?
 
Thanks all!

Like I said this site is awesome!

I'm very thankful that Al Nix posted the cargo haulin notice over at DC3Air.

Salt_Air
I haven't thought about it exactly.

I just read "Storm Passage" by Webb Chiles that kept me on the edge of my seat for a few days reading. http://inthepresentsea.com/the_actual_site/books.html

I learned an interesting fact from the book that may be of interest to you Salt since I've seen you're digging into Mark and Dave's Sextant Manual as of late.
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You can take an accurate latitude reading during the day using the sun as long as you take the reading at exactly 12:00 PM (high noon local time) where ever you’re located at the time. That is when the sun is at it highest point above you during any single day. (as long as you can see it) You can find that information here by using Form B. http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php using the sun transit time. I did not know that.

I was thinking, since we're this far south (S 24° 51') already, that I’d fly down into the Roaring Forties, the Furious Fifties, and the Screaming Sixties. (South Latitudes)

Perhaps to SAZS, S C De Bariloche, in the forties, SAWH, Ushuala, located in the Fifties then finally to SCRM, Isla Ray Jorge, Antarctica, in the Sixties to deliver some fresh fruit and vegetables.

Then back up north!

I know you’re busy with employment at his time, but perhaps another side trip?

Anyone interested? If so we can wait until everyone reaches Salta then perhaps kick the idea round over a couple :icon29: at the pub. :wavey:

Earlier today at S C De Bariloche, Argintina.
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Congratulations here as well. :salute:
Nice following you along on your adventures.
Well done navigating by the sextant.
 
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