pmccoy
Well Known Member
Last weekend I made my first long cross country in my RV-9A. Thursday I flew the plane from home base at Cable Airport (Upland, CA - KCCB), up to Big Bear. I was planning a dawn departure and I didn't want to get stuck with morning low clouds and fog that can creep into the valley's in the LA area. Turns out it was a good idea. At my departure, Big Bear was clear, the basin was IFR.
The trip was 458 nautical miles. The flight took 3:15 with a quick bathroom stop in Milford. I consumed 21 gallons of gas, and had a nice tail wind.
Route of flight; L35 - HEC - BLD - MMM - MLF - DTA - KPVU - 36U
The day before, sitting on the ramp in Big Bear.
Sunrise departure, caught a bit of MOON as well.
Flying just after dawn makes for some interesting shadows in desert.
First view of Las Vegas of my left wing. Route of flight was over Boulder City VOR, which kept me a bit South and East of town. Had 737's flying in under me, as I was at 11,500.
As I was passing Vegas, a view of Lake Mead out the back of the plane. All the shots in front were washed out in the morning sun.
A bit later on, 2,450 RPM - 7GPH Fuel Flow (yes the EFIS say's 7.7, but is reading high) - Temp's and pressure good - 192 mph ground speed - Awesome!
Starting to see the Provo Canyon Pass in the distance. Getting close!
Getting closer and closer to Provo Canyon Pass. It seems to just grow in height as you approach. The mind starts to wonder what kind of turbulence I will I hit, how bad might it get....
I got lucky. Smooth morning air had me sightseeing and taking pictures. No bumps, no mess, just a beautiful morning flight. This shot is of the North Wall of the Provo Canyon Pass. At this point you can already see the Heber airport just ahead and to the right of the water.
Passing the South wall of the canyon. Once you pass the canyon walls, time to start descending into Heber. It's only another 5 minutes up ahead.
The trip was 458 nautical miles. The flight took 3:15 with a quick bathroom stop in Milford. I consumed 21 gallons of gas, and had a nice tail wind.
Route of flight; L35 - HEC - BLD - MMM - MLF - DTA - KPVU - 36U
The day before, sitting on the ramp in Big Bear.
Sunrise departure, caught a bit of MOON as well.
Flying just after dawn makes for some interesting shadows in desert.
First view of Las Vegas of my left wing. Route of flight was over Boulder City VOR, which kept me a bit South and East of town. Had 737's flying in under me, as I was at 11,500.
As I was passing Vegas, a view of Lake Mead out the back of the plane. All the shots in front were washed out in the morning sun.
A bit later on, 2,450 RPM - 7GPH Fuel Flow (yes the EFIS say's 7.7, but is reading high) - Temp's and pressure good - 192 mph ground speed - Awesome!
Starting to see the Provo Canyon Pass in the distance. Getting close!
Getting closer and closer to Provo Canyon Pass. It seems to just grow in height as you approach. The mind starts to wonder what kind of turbulence I will I hit, how bad might it get....
I got lucky. Smooth morning air had me sightseeing and taking pictures. No bumps, no mess, just a beautiful morning flight. This shot is of the North Wall of the Provo Canyon Pass. At this point you can already see the Heber airport just ahead and to the right of the water.
Passing the South wall of the canyon. Once you pass the canyon walls, time to start descending into Heber. It's only another 5 minutes up ahead.