Of note: 35 nm E/NE of SERB is the infamous FS2004 "hole" of SESM Shell Mera. Rented a Lockheed L-10 and made the short hop over there for a little sightseeing.
Thought the airport was in the next valley. Was a little surprised to see the runway show up a bit early. Hope the passengers and llamas didn't mind the slightly aggressive descent pattern.
Arrived at SETM
Fuel used: 960.9
Direct distance: 147.1 nm
Flight time: 00:48:43
Maintenance points: 0
Total Cargo: 76,500
Total Fuel: 7686.1
Total Flight Time: 06:46:28
Total Maintenance: 0
Cold feet and I nearly soiled my britches. Came in a little hot and a little higher than we wanted to. But like many before, I thought I could get her down and stopped in plenty of time before the cliff face showed up in the window. Still going about 60 mph, we were running out of grass and it looked like a crash was pending. With a few seconds to go I decided to unlock the tailwheel and try to groundloop the ship and hope for the best. Well, we spun around and had slowed just enough to keep from dragging a wing tip, ending up 180 degrees from our approach. Dodged a boolit for sure. Phew!
Arrived at SPJB
Fuel used: 890.0
Direct distance: 128.2 nm
Flight time: 00:43:08
Maintenance points: 0
Total Cargo: 93,500
Total Fuel: 9250.7
Total Flight Time: 08:06:18
Total Maintenance: 0
Down safe at Huanuco. Had enough fading light in the dusk to keep from breaking out in a cold sweat. Going to treat the crew to a two star motel for the night.
Arrived at SPNC
Fuel used: 591.5
Direct distance: 89.2 nm
Flight time: 00:34:42
Maintenance points: 0
Total Cargo: 110,500
Total Fuel: 10636.2
Total Flight Time: 09:19:10
Total Maintenance: 0
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.