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Jtowey 07-16-2018 06:53 PM

Looks like you having awesome trip.. thanks for posting the videos

Captain_John 07-17-2018 04:21 PM

Russki, not all IMC... the entire trip has been a mix of IFR and VFR. There have been a couple legs that I have done RFR (Russian Flight Rules) if you know what I mean! LOL


We have been so busy on this trip the autopilot really comes in handy so that I can take a nap now and then! Hahaha

Jim, you need to stop by the hangar on a Wednesday night to catch up on your drinking! Haven't seen you in too long!

Here are a couple of more quick videos for you guys to watch. I hope you're enjoying them.

https://youtu.be/CK7pvHU6_cI

https://youtu.be/3FvXFAskD4A

:) CJ

painless 07-17-2018 06:37 PM

Whooping cranes?

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/...g_Crane/sounds

Captain_John 07-17-2018 07:56 PM

Doc, you really know your birds! I guess that's because you've been flipped it so many times! Lol

;) CJ

painless 07-17-2018 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain_John (Post 1274239)
Doc, you really know your birds! I guess that's because you've been flipped it so many times! Lol

;) CJ

Only for appropriate occasions and personnel! :D

Captain_John 07-17-2018 08:28 PM

I feel honored!

;) CJ

mbauer 07-19-2018 03:37 PM

Just In Time
 
Hi John,

Looks like you timed it just right, was supposed to be sunny all day but cloud/fog rolled in around 11am this morning.

Hope you are having a safe flight!

Mike

Captain_John 07-20-2018 04:38 AM

Like I always say, I would rather be lucky than good anytime!

We are in Bellingham, Washington now. Made the trip from Your place in Nikiski, AK (PAEN) to here (KBLI) in exactly 9 hours with stops in Yakutat and Ketchikan. I filed IFR on the last leg, eliminating the need for two customs stops. Had to climb to 13,000’ for a bit to avoid clouds and ice. It was mighty cold up there. The OAT showed minus 8 degrees Celsius for a bit. I take the heater box out for the summer and I was wearing shorts! Brrrrrr!

Thanks for the hospitality buddy! The crab legs were great! Glad Russki left a few for us! ;)

Right now I’m doing some flight planning... I have never been to Jackson Hole before. Maybe we will stop there on the way to Oshkosh? I like the idea of visiting a “cow-town” along the way. Does anyone have any ideas on where might be good?

Right now It is looking like a Saturday evening or Sunday morning arrival at Oshkosh.

What a great trip this is!

I will pick up some tasty beverages for the beer tasting on Sunday.

See you all there!

:cool: CJ

N941WR 07-20-2018 05:06 AM

What a great adventure!

See you in a few days. Fly fun!

roadrunner20 07-20-2018 08:29 AM

Hey John,
Great videos! Keep them coming.


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