Post by Piston Paul on Dec 15, 2009 5:49:24 GMT -5
8th World Rally leg: La Palma - Lanzarote
Getting ready for this zig-zagging flight passing all Canary Islands.
Taxi-out. Viewing towards the banana plantations on the hills near the airport.
48” MAP and 2700 RPM set and rolling.
Gear Up !
..first reduction …
Cruise power set and setting course for La Hierro. Nice view on La Palma’s vulcanos in the south of the island.
La Hierro in sight…
…and the sharp turn over the airfield.
Hitting the coast at La Gomera.
Approaching Tenerife and great view of the highest point, the Teide vulcano.
Closing in on the camera ship for a close-up. Tenerife behind.
Mmmh… seems my Gran Canaria -mesh is higher than on flightplan…. Set climb power, please !
Climbed another 1000 ft. just in case. Note Tenerife and the Teide in the distance!
The turn over Fuerteventura.
This is what happens if you land against ATC-instructions during IFR conditions…
Nevertheless, a good landing with no injuries.
..but I think airport authorities would like to have a word with us!! …I’ll forward any complaints/fines directly to DC-3 Airways.
That’s the airport manager himself in that yellow car passing us by. ‘Guess we’re off the hook this time !!
Getting ready for this zig-zagging flight passing all Canary Islands.
Taxi-out. Viewing towards the banana plantations on the hills near the airport.
48” MAP and 2700 RPM set and rolling.
Gear Up !
..first reduction …
Cruise power set and setting course for La Hierro. Nice view on La Palma’s vulcanos in the south of the island.
La Hierro in sight…
…and the sharp turn over the airfield.
Hitting the coast at La Gomera.
Approaching Tenerife and great view of the highest point, the Teide vulcano.
Closing in on the camera ship for a close-up. Tenerife behind.
Mmmh… seems my Gran Canaria -mesh is higher than on flightplan…. Set climb power, please !
Climbed another 1000 ft. just in case. Note Tenerife and the Teide in the distance!
The turn over Fuerteventura.
This is what happens if you land against ATC-instructions during IFR conditions…
Nevertheless, a good landing with no injuries.
..but I think airport authorities would like to have a word with us!! …I’ll forward any complaints/fines directly to DC-3 Airways.
That’s the airport manager himself in that yellow car passing us by. ‘Guess we’re off the hook this time !!
