Start: SVMI, 0726; $6386.65 and 50gal
It's going to be a very long day, but a fairly simple one. I want to make some real progress, so I'm going to do a couple of direct flights to get me as close as possible to my next destination (Miami).
End: TJSJ, 1200; $6251.82 and 54gal
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Now for the really long leg. But, I got some great news -- I'm not sure why, but I checked in at the Charter desk, and there are 2 EliteAir Charters and 1 EliteAir Golf passenger going to Nassau. So, I've got paying customers! Unfortunately, I can't take them all, because I need a full load of fuel for this one. So the golf guy will have to wait, I'm afraid.
Underway, up at altitude, and I've got a 17kt tailwind -- gotta love it!
P.S. Although San Juan is not one of the "detailed" cities in FSX, it's pretty nice!
End: MYNN, 1837; $7686.42 and 4gal
Total Distance Flown: 53,100 nautical miles
Total v$ Deposited: $220,000
A virtual around-the-world flight, with the goal of seeing at least 100 of the best natural and architectural wonders of the FSX world.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
Voyage to Venezuela, part II
Start: SWGN, 0626; $4875.89 and 35gal
It's a long way, but I am determined to get to Caracas today. But there are more planes than jobs from this little airport! So, I'm heading off empty for now. I'm in a good mood today though, because I'll make significant progress, and I put another v$10,000 in the bank!
End: SBHT, 1004; $4790.16 and 30gal
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For this leg I have 2 Gov't Charter passengers. We're going to Santarem, to the west.
End: SBSN, 1150; $5508.88 and 54gal
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Back to flying empty again. Am I the only one who wants to go to Caracas? This will be a fairly long leg, but it gets me where I want to go with no wasted time. Plus, there's a job waiting for me when I land.
End: SBBV, 1607; $5472.01 and 27gal
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I now have another 2 Gov't Charter passengers, going to Canaima here in Venezuela.
End: SVCN, 1841; $6866.61 and 11gal
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It's late, and I'm beat. But, one more leg will get me to Caracas, so I'm going for it. I'll fly IFR, since it's dark and I'm tired. Unfortunately, I'm tired enough that I didn't notice that Canaima airport has no fuel. So, there will be a stopover along the way....
Stopover: SV76, 1939; $6708.82 and 40gal
Wow, there are some big mountains very close to Caracas, and they're pretty hard to see in the dark. Good thing ATC was watching out for me!
End: SVMI, 2305; $6708.82 and 23gal
Total Distance Flown: 51,875 nautical miles
Total v$ Deposited: $220,000
It's a long way, but I am determined to get to Caracas today. But there are more planes than jobs from this little airport! So, I'm heading off empty for now. I'm in a good mood today though, because I'll make significant progress, and I put another v$10,000 in the bank!
End: SBHT, 1004; $4790.16 and 30gal
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For this leg I have 2 Gov't Charter passengers. We're going to Santarem, to the west.
End: SBSN, 1150; $5508.88 and 54gal
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Back to flying empty again. Am I the only one who wants to go to Caracas? This will be a fairly long leg, but it gets me where I want to go with no wasted time. Plus, there's a job waiting for me when I land.
End: SBBV, 1607; $5472.01 and 27gal
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I now have another 2 Gov't Charter passengers, going to Canaima here in Venezuela.
End: SVCN, 1841; $6866.61 and 11gal
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It's late, and I'm beat. But, one more leg will get me to Caracas, so I'm going for it. I'll fly IFR, since it's dark and I'm tired. Unfortunately, I'm tired enough that I didn't notice that Canaima airport has no fuel. So, there will be a stopover along the way....
Stopover: SV76, 1939; $6708.82 and 40gal
Wow, there are some big mountains very close to Caracas, and they're pretty hard to see in the dark. Good thing ATC was watching out for me!
End: SVMI, 2305; $6708.82 and 23gal
Total Distance Flown: 51,875 nautical miles
Total v$ Deposited: $220,000
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Voyage to Venezuela, part I
Start: SBGL, 0704; $11273.92 and 40gal
It's good to have attainable goals. All I want to do right now is head north. I plan to continue heading north until I'm in Venezuela (hopefully, on the northern coast!). Since that's 2,500 miles, it will take me a few days. But I'll make it.
To begin, I have 3 Corporate Charter passengers going to Franca.
I'm excited to begin this part of the trip. It's been wonderful, but it's also been long. I'm looking forward to being on a course back towards "home" in the UK for the rest of the voyage.
End: SIMK, 0927; $13644.51 and 40gal
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Smooth sailing so far! I now have 1 Corporate VIP going to Brasilia.
End: SBBR, 1232; $15328.41 and 19gal
I'm about an hour and a half from my 100-hour inspection deadline, so while I'm having lunch, I'll have ASA Brasil do this for me. I'll then be taking off empty for Palmas to pick up my next job.
After lunch: 1356; $13272.48 and 45gal
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A quiet, uneventful flight. Well, I did have to file an IFR plan to take-off (not sure why -- the cloud coverage was fairly thick, but it was higher than I was going, and visibility was quite good). But that's no big deal.
End: SBPJ, 1736; $13272.48 and 22gal
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My last leg of the day is taking 3 Corporate Charter passengers to Araguaina. It's getting late in the day, so I'll be IFR for this one, too.
End: SWGN, 2005; $15201.93 and 6gal
Total Distance Flown: 50,281 nautical miles
Total v$ Deposited: $210,000
It's good to have attainable goals. All I want to do right now is head north. I plan to continue heading north until I'm in Venezuela (hopefully, on the northern coast!). Since that's 2,500 miles, it will take me a few days. But I'll make it.
To begin, I have 3 Corporate Charter passengers going to Franca.
I'm excited to begin this part of the trip. It's been wonderful, but it's also been long. I'm looking forward to being on a course back towards "home" in the UK for the rest of the voyage.
End: SIMK, 0927; $13644.51 and 40gal
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Smooth sailing so far! I now have 1 Corporate VIP going to Brasilia.
End: SBBR, 1232; $15328.41 and 19gal
I'm about an hour and a half from my 100-hour inspection deadline, so while I'm having lunch, I'll have ASA Brasil do this for me. I'll then be taking off empty for Palmas to pick up my next job.
After lunch: 1356; $13272.48 and 45gal
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A quiet, uneventful flight. Well, I did have to file an IFR plan to take-off (not sure why -- the cloud coverage was fairly thick, but it was higher than I was going, and visibility was quite good). But that's no big deal.
End: SBPJ, 1736; $13272.48 and 22gal
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My last leg of the day is taking 3 Corporate Charter passengers to Araguaina. It's getting late in the day, so I'll be IFR for this one, too.
End: SWGN, 2005; $15201.93 and 6gal
Total Distance Flown: 50,281 nautical miles
Total v$ Deposited: $210,000
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