SOH Practice #3 Getting there in style.

[jkcook28]

Have baton CYYY-->KPSM. Avanti P-180

 

[jkcook28]

Due to time restraints, we divert to KMLT.

P.S. Thank you headwind...

 

[jkcook28]

baton free at KMLT

 

[Dangerousdave26]

I have the Baton KMLT - KNTU in the P-51H Mustang

 

[Dangerousdave26]

1 hr 30 minutes to go

 

[Dangerousdave26]

Over 100 kts of head wind now. Still 42 minutes out. Should be good on time.

 

[Dangerousdave26]

Going to be really close on time because of these head winds. 13 minutes out from here. Over 120 kts head winds

 

[Dangerousdave26]

The Baton is Free at KNTU

You may start preparations for the Special Challenge.

 

[Barfly]

I have a baton, KNTU to CVN71, GDL. F9F-5 Panther.

 

[PRB]

I have the baton (team flight) to CVN-71, Grumman F7F-3.

 

[Dangerousdave26]

I have the baton (team flight) KNUT to CVN-71, Grumman F7F-3

 

[Barfly]

Unsuccesful 3rd bolter from attempts to land on carrier, into drink off the angled portion of the deck. Don't try crosswind landings on the carrier, lol.

 

[Willy]

I have the baton (team flight) KNTU to CVN 71. Grumman F7F Tigercat

 

[Barfly]

Fluffy the rescue chopper pilot pulled me out of the drink for attempt #2.

I have a baton (team flight) F9F-5 Panther, KNTU to CVN71

 

[PRB]

Made it on board! Headed for the Chief's mess to save some coffee for Willy.

 

[Dangerousdave26]

LOL First Attempt was a failure. Cable adjustment was way too high rippedd off the back of the Tigercat

I have the baton (team flight) KNTU to CVN-71, Grumman F7F-3

 

[Willy]

Carrier landing complete.

 

[Barfly]

Helicopter rescue proficiency flights continue... rescued by "Fluffy" again, this time about a mile astern.

 

[Barfly]

Team flight baton from KNTU to CVN-71, part 3. F9F-5 Panther.

 

[Dangerousdave26]

Down safe on that one

I included both Duenna's for the viewing audiences pleasure.