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Team AeroDynamix show in Acapulco
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AX-O
Well Known Member
They are no longer called that. They are called Team AeroDynamix. http://teamaerodynamix.com/
Thanks Axel ..
And the Team is now IN Acapulco.
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Holding down the fort back home.
Catching up on a whole lot of other stuff.
NOT enjoying margaritas on the beach,
"CB"
And the Team is now IN Acapulco.
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Holding down the fort back home.
Catching up on a whole lot of other stuff.
NOT enjoying margaritas on the beach,
"CB"
That probably explains the APRS track of an RV-6 that flew to Acupulco today.
APRS coverage is apparently pretty spotty over southern Mexico.
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Joe
Bring back some warm/sunny weather!
It depends 
I plan 150kts
Direct from Charlotte is approximately 8:45
Charlotte direct Brownsville TX direct Acapulco is approx 9:00
Remaining over land KCHA- KCRP- KBRO- MMAA approx 9:30
Brownsville TX direct Acapulco approx 3:45
With **MY** current setup, (high fuel burn rate that needs to be addressed) that would have put me on fumes to glide into MMAA so a "no go" for me.
With recently completed aux fuel, I would have had at least another hour of fuel in reserve.
"CB" Team AeroDynamix
Cheering the team on from stateside
I plan 150kts
Direct from Charlotte is approximately 8:45
Charlotte direct Brownsville TX direct Acapulco is approx 9:00
Remaining over land KCHA- KCRP- KBRO- MMAA approx 9:30
Brownsville TX direct Acapulco approx 3:45
With **MY** current setup, (high fuel burn rate that needs to be addressed) that would have put me on fumes to glide into MMAA so a "no go" for me.
With recently completed aux fuel, I would have had at least another hour of fuel in reserve.
"CB" Team AeroDynamix
Cheering the team on from stateside
Ron Lee
Well Known Member
Are there no fuel stops in between?
Sure ... but
One might prefer to stop only at the final destination and clear customs there.
Especially given that there is an EXPECTATION of the arrival of the planes for a performance that is highly promoted.
At another place there could be unforeseen "delays". Non-stop insures that the whole team gets there on schedule.
If it had been a bit farther, a stop probably would have had to have been planned in. As it stood, there was no range issue for the non-stop except on MY plane. Thus, I "stood down".
The other issue is the need to climb to 10-12K or so in the mountainous area. More fuel burn.
We work on being as SAFE as we can in all that we do so we have to consider all aspects.
"CB" ... Team AeroDynamix
One might prefer to stop only at the final destination and clear customs there.
Especially given that there is an EXPECTATION of the arrival of the planes for a performance that is highly promoted.
At another place there could be unforeseen "delays". Non-stop insures that the whole team gets there on schedule.
If it had been a bit farther, a stop probably would have had to have been planned in. As it stood, there was no range issue for the non-stop except on MY plane. Thus, I "stood down".
The other issue is the need to climb to 10-12K or so in the mountainous area. More fuel burn.
We work on being as SAFE as we can in all that we do so we have to consider all aspects.
"CB" ... Team AeroDynamix
Time down south
It took Kari and me 6:10 from Dahlonega to Brownsville and 3:45 from BRO to MMAA. I have no AUX tanks in my 8 and landed here with 13.9 gallons on board, which at my burn of 7.0 gph was just about 2 more hours or 315 NM.
Beautiful ride east of Mexico City by the volcanoes.
Enjoying south of the border hospitality.
It took Kari and me 6:10 from Dahlonega to Brownsville and 3:45 from BRO to MMAA. I have no AUX tanks in my 8 and landed here with 13.9 gallons on board, which at my burn of 7.0 gph was just about 2 more hours or 315 NM.
Beautiful ride east of Mexico City by the volcanoes.
Enjoying south of the border hospitality.
Mile High Relic
Well Known Member
Ooh. Really? How much can you see? Can you loiter at all? This would make for an easy sell to get my wife on a Mexcan RV trip.
Absolutely
Easy flying, ATC was great, we filed IFR but told them we would proceed VFR at times and all they wanted were position reports at various DME's. kind of like flying I the states way back when. Wonderful place and very friendly folks.
The country side is beautiful east of MEX, spectacular views of Mt. Popo just steaming away.
Easy flying, ATC was great, we filed IFR but told them we would proceed VFR at times and all they wanted were position reports at various DME's. kind of like flying I the states way back when. Wonderful place and very friendly folks.
The country side is beautiful east of MEX, spectacular views of Mt. Popo just steaming away.
ronschreck
Well Known Member
My two cents
What a great trip! Don't know about the rest of the country but Acapulco is a wonderful place to visit. The views are spectacular, the local people are friendly and warmly welcomed us. We were well prepared for the trip with the proper Customs and Border Protection decals and eAPIS clearances filed. Found that we didn't need the 12-inch N-numbers for the trip down but they are supposedly required for re-entry to the USA. The Brownsville tower controller jokingly mentioned that he needed his binoculars to read the N-numbers of the few team aircraft that did not bother to post 12-inch numbers. We did neglect to call flight service on the way into Brownsville to get a transponder code before crossing the ADIZ and were reminded by ATC to do that. ATC on both sides of the border were very accomodating. Customs inspections were cursory and we were all on our way without delay. (OK, Greese decided he needed to show off his souvenirs to the cute CBP agent, so he took a little longer.)
It's good to be back but already looking forward to the next international air show. That's it for Team RV in 2012. A very successful year. We will take a couple of months off to regroup and recharge and will start 2013 in January at Sebring with our new name and new look. Hope to see many of the VAF crowd at a show next year.
What a great trip! Don't know about the rest of the country but Acapulco is a wonderful place to visit. The views are spectacular, the local people are friendly and warmly welcomed us. We were well prepared for the trip with the proper Customs and Border Protection decals and eAPIS clearances filed. Found that we didn't need the 12-inch N-numbers for the trip down but they are supposedly required for re-entry to the USA. The Brownsville tower controller jokingly mentioned that he needed his binoculars to read the N-numbers of the few team aircraft that did not bother to post 12-inch numbers. We did neglect to call flight service on the way into Brownsville to get a transponder code before crossing the ADIZ and were reminded by ATC to do that. ATC on both sides of the border were very accomodating. Customs inspections were cursory and we were all on our way without delay. (OK, Greese decided he needed to show off his souvenirs to the cute CBP agent, so he took a little longer.)
It's good to be back but already looking forward to the next international air show. That's it for Team RV in 2012. A very successful year. We will take a couple of months off to regroup and recharge and will start 2013 in January at Sebring with our new name and new look. Hope to see many of the VAF crowd at a show next year.
pierre smith
Well Known Member
Ron and the guys....great to hear you're all safely home,
Congrats on now being an International show team!
Best,
Congrats on now being an International show team!
Best,
