Post by kbr on Feb 8, 2006 23:35:19 GMT -5
I decided to take a little break from my bush flying in Alaska and do a little flying in Washington State. I used to fly there a lot back when Emma Field was new, but it's been a while since I have flown there. Some parts of it are really not that far off from flying in SE Alaska.
I picked up the cargo at Twisp (2S0) which is deep in the mts. I was unhappy at pulling my plane into the snow to load, but I engaged the inertial separator and went very slow.
After takeoff, I had to turn off course to have enough room to ascend high enough to cross the mts. You can see 2S0 above the plane.
Crossing over Stehekin River.
Having passed over the highest part of the mts, I'm not too far from Seattle.
At the edge of the city, I notice a fog starting to form. Hopefully it won't get any worse, as I'm currently flying under vfr. (I know I should be using ifr for commercial flights, but I get tired of those zig zag approaches)
A quick glance at the weather radar shows some mild activity, but nothing severe.
Happily, the fog began to lift as I passed near downtown Seattle.
Bremerton Intl. (KPWT), my destination, had given me rwy 1, so I had to circle around and make the approach, almost opposite of where I was coming from. There was a bit of a crosswind on landing.
The cargo is delivered safe and sound, and I'm off to KPWT's cafe for a cup of cocoa.
I picked up the cargo at Twisp (2S0) which is deep in the mts. I was unhappy at pulling my plane into the snow to load, but I engaged the inertial separator and went very slow.
After takeoff, I had to turn off course to have enough room to ascend high enough to cross the mts. You can see 2S0 above the plane.
Crossing over Stehekin River.
Having passed over the highest part of the mts, I'm not too far from Seattle.
At the edge of the city, I notice a fog starting to form. Hopefully it won't get any worse, as I'm currently flying under vfr. (I know I should be using ifr for commercial flights, but I get tired of those zig zag approaches)
A quick glance at the weather radar shows some mild activity, but nothing severe.
Happily, the fog began to lift as I passed near downtown Seattle.
Bremerton Intl. (KPWT), my destination, had given me rwy 1, so I had to circle around and make the approach, almost opposite of where I was coming from. There was a bit of a crosswind on landing.
The cargo is delivered safe and sound, and I'm off to KPWT's cafe for a cup of cocoa.
I find myself tiring of winter and am now looking forward to spring... ;D
