Oldpropfan's Western Wanderings

Departing Page (KPGA) for the Grand Canyon (KGCN), been so long since I've flown in this part of world it'll be an interesting and hopefully scenic flight.
 
Arrived at the Grand Canyon (KGCN) and leaving after a quick fuel up. Black SUV came screaming up next to us as we were taxing in, guy hanging out the window yelling to hurry on to Vegas. Seems our contact got bored of the great outdoors and had the itch for some gambling.

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Flight time: 00:28:25

Fuel used: 38 lbs

Grabbing some snacks and drinks and onward we go to Las Vegas (KLAS).
 
Arrived in Las Vegas (KLAS). Very hazy this flight, in fact Vegas kind of snuck up on me and suddenly there were suburbs below me and I was still at 8000 ft. Nice guys in the tower let me get away with an "expedited" descent and slotted me right into a straight in approach. Got some more squeals of delight from banker man with that little maneuver, he seems to be quite excitable at times.

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Flight time: 00:53:53

Fuel used: 69 lbs
 
Time to leave Las Vegas. Might be awhile before I return as banker man, a numbers genius, explained the true odds on the dice tables to me and we proceeded to make a 6 figure run at the -censored- casino. After much grief they finally gave us our checks and invited us never to return.

Departing for L06, Furnace Creek.
 
Arrived at Mono Lake (O24). Interesting flight winding through different mountain ranges. Cut it a little close in a couple spots but planned path got me through without having to get close to the soft ceiling. Banker man alot more relaxed since our Vegas excursion. Nasty haze layer at Lee Vining, must be from the fires.

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Flight time: 00:54:19

Fuel used: 81 lbs
 
What a bone head move that was! Flew the whole flight, landed at San Carlos, kept waiting for the Duenna window to come up. Finally checked after a minute or so, forgot to reset after the previous flight. Will try again later today, must be past my bedtime.:sleep:
 
I did that last night in Leadville, but caught it right after take off so it wasn't as big a oops.
 
Success! We have arrived at San Carlos (KSQL), and as one final hurrah had another stiff crosswind for our landing. Always nice to go down the runway on 2 wheels, then 3, then back to 2. Landing my virtual DC-3 seems much easier, maybe it's the 500+ hours I've flown it.

Time to see if those who've already arrived have left any adult beverages for the rest of us.

And a big thank you to the team for another great event, this one seemed perfect in leg length and flight time.

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Flight time: 00:40:46

Fuel used: 64 lbs
 
Thank you everyone, fun set of flight with some hair raising moments. I'm still following the misadventures of those that are still out there, almost as much fun as flying the event over again but without the stress. I cleaned my screenshot folder right before my first flight so it only had event shots, just checked and I took 432 screenies :icon_eek:. Bound to be some that are post worthy and I'll get some up as I sort through them. Surprised my V key hasn't fallen off yet, didn't think I took half that many!

Thanks again to the Spring Event team and speedy flights to all those still on the way in.

Al
 
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