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Red's Cape-to-Cape Snowbird Adventure

We're in the home stretch. Time to make the final push to the finish line. Next stop is Malmoe, Sweden (ESMS). Things are foggy here in Interlaken. I sincerely hope I don't run into any granite clouds while trying to get out of Switzerland.
 
Well, I managed to avoid running into any mountains. The winds were on my side and the conditions were ideal in Malmoe when I made my landing. The only drama that occurred on this leg was when I looked up and discovered I was only cruising at 140 KIAS; a phenomenon I can only attribute to my cat deciding it would be funny if she walked across my keyboard in the middle of a flight.

Hard to believe I only have a couple more legs to go.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=90BdK1LtfnxVOvPS9NF9YKv7oRM

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Some great flying buddy!

Nice pace ... continued Good Luck into Hammerfest.



I have an open tab at Miss Nellie's, but that's about 10000 NM and maybe 75 years from where you will wind up.

Don't think anyone would remember me leaving there in the Vega, might be a good idea not to ask anyway .... just in case.

:ernae:
 
Thanks to both of you for the replies. And don't worry, Austin. I have a rather generous "slush fund" to draw from to support my drinking habits once I finally arrive in Hammerfest. :ernae:

I was going to make my second to last flight tonight, but with thunderstorms moving through my neck of the woods in real life, I've decided not to risk losing a flight to a blackout and simply delay my arrival at the finish line by a few days.
 
Thanks Fred! With good looking forecasts both in real Michigan and virtual Sweden, it's onward tonight to the town of Sundsvall (ESNN).
 
This is it. After thousands of miles and several long hours in the cockpit. Next destination: The finish line at Honningsvag!
 
Well, the race organizers certainly can't be faulted for picking a boring place for the race to end. Boring does not describe a 2000 foot runway with an offset ILS and loads of terrain issues. And just for more fun, Mother Nature threw in lowered visibility, rain, and a 20-25 knot quartering crosswind. It was indeed a big relief when the tires planted themselves firmly on the ground and the Rockwell came to rest for the final time this race.

And so, Mission Accomplished! Hats off to the organizing committee for an outstanding event that truly was an exercise in strategy, planning, and pilot skill.

Now, I would head to the bar to celebrate, but I'm uncertain if there is one on this isolated Norwegian hamlet....

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=zhT4jPFWPkpjZtmwoQL7C8eiz0Y

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Congratulations Red! I think the Viking Steakhouse & Motel down the road serves beer.:ernae:
 
RedGreen said:
Well, the race organizers certainly can't be faulted for picking a boring place for the race to end. Boring does not describe a 2000 foot runway with an offset ILS and loads of terrain issues. And just for more fun, Mother Nature threw in lowered visibility, rain, and a 20-25 knot quartering crosswind. It was indeed a big relief when the tires planted themselves firmly on the ground and the Rockwell came to rest for the final time this race.

And so, Mission Accomplished! Hats off to the organizing committee for an outstanding event that truly was an exercise in strategy, planning, and pilot skill.

Now, I would head to the bar to celebrate, but I'm uncertain if there is one on this isolated Norwegian hamlet....
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You wouldn't have had it any other way .... Great Job David!

It is always enjoyable for me to follow your endeavors in these fine events we are privileged to participate in ...

Well balanced narratives .... impeccable timing and and a super sense of humor.




Welcome to Norway bud!
 
Terrific job, David.

Loved the splendid screenshots that illustrated your story. Made if fun to follow along with you on your adventure in that classic aircraft.

--Mike
 
Congratulations Red! :applause: Well done on completing the course. That small runway in the gloom certainly made a nervous end to the C-to-C for me as well, and a big relief when the aircraft came to a stop. Come and join me and Jeff for a beer and reindeer burger ....:ernae:
 
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