Pat's race thread

[paiken]

Down safely in Page. Where's the beer?

Distance 136.6nm
Time 54:25
Fuel used 70 lbs

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[paiken]

Departing KPGA for KGCN. The banker told me his client went down to Phantom Ranch and that he may have to take the mule down to meet him. I certainly hope not. I need to get to Vegas in time to place a bet for the Kentucky Derby!
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=muccvGp2un6mQXOsxsGynHzG8Q

 

[paiken]

Down safe at KGCN. An uneventful flight, but VERY scenic. As an added bonus, the client was at the airport waiting for his pilot to show up, so now we can head over to Las Vegas in time for the big race.

Distance 67.3 nm
Time 29:35
Fuel used 38 lbs

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1) Glen Canyon Dam 2) The Vermillion Cliffs 3) Grand Canyon 4) KGCN
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[paiken]

Departing KGCN for KLAS.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=6tOe9JlzblREybomw09nDVUKFM

 

[paiken]

Safely down in Las Vegas. I'll be over at Winn's having a drink or three and throwing some money away at the tables.
Distance 144.7
Time 57:05
Fuel 79 lbs.

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[paiken]

Departing KLAS Las Vegas for L06 Furnace Creek.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=OngDKxU59QTmFukryls0Qh4

 

[paiken]

Made it safely to Furnace Creek. Came in a little hot and high, so I dropped the gear and flaps and descended at around 2500 fpm to make the threshold. Not used to seeing the altimeter needle drop below 0'

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Flight time 36:21
Distance 86.1 nm
Fuel used 45 lbs

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[paiken]

Departing L06 Furnace Creek for O24 Lee Vining. Gotta get out of Death Valley before it gets too hot.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=idfxil69oXvXHu1z9pFAq99gVes

 

[paiken]

Down safely at O24 Lee Vining. A bit of turbulence on approach, but otherwise an uneventful flight. My passenger looks a little green, so we'll take a break for a while to let his land legs get under him.
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Distance 139.4 nm
Time 57:42
Fuel used 73 lbs

 

[paiken]

Departing O24 for O68, fingers crossed.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=U3EpENpTo9sKSe7ic6jYbogAAZ8

 

[paiken]

Down safe at O68. Had to bust the soft ceiling briefly to avoid some trees. I think the banker may have soiled himself somewhat. He ran to the bathroom as soon as we parked the plane, and I haven't seen him since.

Distance 51.7 nm
Time 26:43
Fuel used 29 lbs
Max altitude 10067 ft

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[paiken]

Final leg of the Bronze Class Low Course
O68 to KSQL
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=LB6j4KlwDfnfzkkZC4lC2Cof6xw

 

[MM]

Congratulations, Pat. A real pleasure to see that Classic Mooney in action.

 

[Willy]

Congratulations! Great run!

 

[paiken]

Now that Ickie is through updating...
Down safely at KSQL

Distance 105.4 nm
Time 41:41
Fuel used 62 lbs

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I'll be headed over to the Top of the Mark later this evening for drinks and a few tall stories.

 

[robert41]

Congrats Pat.

 

[oldpropfan]

Congrats on being the first of us "bronzers" to make it in.