Granite Clouds over the High Sierra - MM

[MM]

Let's let this Gooney Bird show her stuff.

Taking Off: SVMC-SVBK
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

 

[MM]

Landed: SVBK
Fuel Used: 577.0
Flight Time: 00:50:54
Maintenance: 0

Calm flight. Good warm up for the mountains ahead...

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[MM]

Turning the aircraft right around.

Taking Off: SVBK-SVMD
Takeoff Weight: 26,360
Fuel: 1,000
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

 

[MM]

Quite a climb and descent, eh?

The only worry was discovering heavy clouds obscuring the final descent--that increased the pucker factor a tad. Happily, they cleared for a slip into finals and a safe landing.

Landed: SVMD
Fuel Used: 329.0
Flight Time: 00:29:03
Maintenance: 0


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[Moses03]

Quite a climb and descent, eh?

Ahem.

 

[jt_dub]

You're off to a good start. I did the virtual jump seat (coutesy of Google Earth live tracking) on your approach and landing at Bonoco. Nice tight turn to final.

 

[MM]

Thanks for the emergency equipment!
The local llamas might have need for it, given the pilot's skill set. As in ..."tight turn to finals"!

 

[MM]

Merida socked in. But weather en route should be fine if we can get above the local weather.

Taking Off: SKMD-SKBG
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

 

[MM]

Safely into Bucaramanga. Nifty setting for an airport.

Landed: SVBG
Distance: 148.9
Fuel Used: 656.0
Flight Time: 01:03:31
Maintenance: 0

Total Cities: 3
Total Cargo: 18,000
Total Fuel: 1,562
Total Flight Time: 02:23:28
Total Maintenance: 0

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[MM]

A cup of coffee, a sandwich, and fries. Odd, crunchy, dark-colored, little fries...

Heading for the big city, Bogota.

Taking Off: SKBG-SKBO
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

 

[MM]

Into Bogota. Straightforward flight via VOR and NDB. Did get surprised by a hill hidden in the clouds--made for an interesting moment.

Landed: SKBG-SKBO
Distance: 156.3
Fuel Used: 723.0
Flight Time: 01:04:02
Maintenance: 0

Total Cities: 4
Total Cargo: 24,000
Total Fuel: 2,285
Total Flight Time: 03:27:30
Total Maintenance: 0

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[robert41]

Good looking DC3 and screen shots MM.

 

[MM]

Thanks, Robert.

Next is Manizales. Could use a good cup of Colombian's finest coffee.

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

 

[MM]

Straight past the Nevado del Ruiz to the "notch," a steep descent, and a quick circle into Manizales La Nubia.

Landed: SKBO-SKMZ
Distance: 81.0
Fuel Used: 414.0
Flight Time: 00:39:36
Maintenance: 0

Total Cities: 5
Total Cargo: 30,000
Total Fuel: 2,699
Total Flight Time: 4:07:06
Total Maintenance: 0

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[MM]

A cup of Colombian coffee and then in search of Pitalito.

Taking Off: SKMZ-SKPI
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,900
Takeoff Weight: 26,861
Empty Weight: 19,021
Fuel: 1,500
Payload: 6,000
Crew: 340

 

[MM]

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

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[MM]

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]

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

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[MM]

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]

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

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