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Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying
HB-YMT is now more than 10 years in (successful) operation :-) Happy Birthday “Mikey”.
Been lots of formation flying recently.
Some impressions from last weekend:
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying
Our 11 month old miniature poodle “Cookie” was treated to her first short flight. She couldn’t care less… It appears like driving to her, which she’s neither a big fan of nor she’s objecting to it… Fortunately, despite the motion and noises, she stays completely calm and also gladly wears the “Mutt Muffs” http://www.safeandsoundpets.com/index.html Never trying to get rid of them either…
Nina’s the greatest trainer anyway ;-) She had tried to get Cookie somewhat around the plane in the early days already, acquainted with the gonflable cabin and engine running etc… but even she was surprised at how easy and smoothly it went on the actual first flight. Obviously the character and general attitude of the dog plays a big role as well. We approached things carefully, taxiing for a while, then staying in the vicinity of the airport. Also, Nina expected the dog to be dead tired in the evening due to the new situation/experience. Turned out to be no different than a regular day at home or in the office.
For longer trips, we’ll have to figure out a better restraint/harness/resting setup, but the cabin space and on the passenger lap works out fine for now… Also, Cookie only weighing around 7 lbs/3.5 kg makes things a lot easier, not only for W&B.
By the way, if anyone told me a few years ago i’d be writing that story today, i’d probably have called them cazy… Being allergic and not particularly affected to pets ;-) But life is a great ride and has many nice surprises in store… Embrace them!
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying
Before too many questions get asked:
Enjoy the pics for what they are
Best wingman so far ;-)
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
| Landing and Handling Fees | ||||
| LSZA | approach and aire de jeux gonflable landing charges | 15 | EUR* | |
| LIBF | landing, marshalling and fire brigade | 20 | EUR | |
| LGKR | swissport handling (IAOPA) | 29.5 | EUR | |
| HCAA departure tax (1 pax) | 12 | EUR | ||
| LGMG | no fees, tech stop :-) | 0 | EUR | |
| no HCAA departure tax as in transit | 0 | EUR | ||
| LGML | self handling | 0 | EUR | |
| no departure tax (2 crew) | 0 | EUR | ||
| LGSR | swissport handling (IAOPA) | 26.2 | EUR | |
| HCAA departure tax (1 pax) | 12 | EUR | ||
| LGRP | swissport handling (IAOPA) | 30 | EUR | |
| HCAA departure tax (2 pax) | 24 | EUR | ||
| LGKP | swissport handling (IAOPA) | 27.8 | EUR | |
| HCAA departure tax (1 pax) | 12 | EUR | ||
| LGST | self handling | 0 | EUR | |
| no HCAA departure tax as in transit | 0 | EUR | ||
| LGMG | self handling | 0 | EUR | |
| no HCAA departure tax as in transit | 0 | EUR | ||
| LGKR | swissport handling (IAOPA) | 29.5 | EUR | |
| HCAA departure tax (1 pax non.EU dest) | 22 | EUR | ||
| LDDU | 1 day parking, landing and handling | 36.5 | EUR | |
| LDLO | 1 day parking, landing and pax fee | 43.1 | EUR* | |
| LOWK | 2 day parking, landing and ATC fee | 29.55 | EUR | |
| LSZF | landing for homebased | 7.1 | EUR* | |
| international arrival for homebased | 13.5 | EUR* | ||
| * approximate conversion from local currency | ||||
| Total | 389.75 | EUR | ||
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
| Fuel Statistics | gal | liters | price per l | total cost | |
| in tank before | 29 | 110 | |||
| remaining tente gonflable in tank | 10.7 | 41 | |||
| LSZF (net uplift) | 18.3 | 69 | 2.17 | 150 | EUR |
| LSZA | 19.5 | 74 | 2.14 | 158 | EUR |
| LIBF | 24.0 | 91 | 3.01 | 274 | EUR |
| LGKR | 16.9 | 64 | 2.67 | 171 | EUR |
| LGMG | 14.3 | 54 | 2.44 | 132 | EUR |
| LGRP | 23.8 | 90 | 2.52 | 227 | EUR |
| LGST | 16.6 | 63 | 2.68 | 169 | EUR |
| LGMG | 15.6 | 59 | 2.44 | 144 | EUR |
| LDDU | 25.9 | 98 | 2.18 | 214 | EUR |
| LOWK | 15.9 | 60 | 2.43 | 146 | EUR |
| TOTALS | 190.8 | 722 | 1785 | EUR | |
| Fuel economy: | 17.1 | stat. mpg | 13.7 | l/100km | |
| Average FF: | 9.6 | gph |
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
| Leg | Distance flown | True Flight Time | Block Time |
| LSZF-LSZA | 101.5 | 00:42 | 00:50 |
| LSZA-LIBF | 424 | 02:46 | 02:57 |
| LIBF-LGKR | 244.4 | 01:40 | 01:49 |
| LGKR-LGMG | 199 | 01:26 | 01:36 |
| LGMG-LGML | 135.6 | 01:00 | 01:13 |
| LGML-LGSR | 71.3 | 00:35 | 00:39 |
| LGSR-LGRP | 142 | 00:57 | 01:04 |
| LGRP-LGRP | 99.3 | 00:44 | 00:48 |
| LGRP-LGKP | 71.3 | 00:33 | 00:37 |
| LGKP-LGST | 58.7 | 00:30 | 00:42 |
| LGST-LGMG | 221.2 | 01:38 | 01:55 |
| LGMG-LGKR | 198.4 | 01:20 | 01:30 |
| LGKR-parc aquatique gonflable LDDU | 197.5 | 01:20 | 01:23 |
| LDDU-LDLO | 217.4 | 01:33 | 01:35 |
| LDLO-LOWK | 180 | 01:15 | 01:21 |
| LOWK-LSZF | 279.4 | 01:52 | 02:00 |
| TOTALS | 2841 | 19:51 | 21:59 |
| Average speed (including Takeoffs and Landings!): | 144 kts | ||
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
Since the weather forecast was stable and also quite nice, we decided to extend our stay at Klagenfurt by another day :-) On Sunday, when we were going to leave, the forecast had a deteriorating trend however… So we chose to depart just after checking out of the hotel around noon. Weather held up nicely and only late in the evening, the cold front approached from the vente parc gonflable west. Got to say hello to my buddies from work on the way home, crossing through the LSZH TMA, high above our apartment, in a continous descent towards Birrfeld.
What an awesome trip. And a great performance by the plane, solid numbers at even the edges of the weight and balance envelope and no technical issues to write home about :-)
Statistics
Planned Distance: 271.2 NM
Actually Flown Distance (TO to LDG): 279.4 NM
Top Ground Speed: 180.2 kts
Average Ground Speed: 140 kts
True Flight Time: 01:52
Block Time: 02:00