RTW Race Thread #3

[Guest]

Taxiing for takeoff now.And I'm off in drenching rain for another flight through the night.ETA 17:50Z

[StoneC0ld 5]

Actually, a strong crosswind ended up forcing me to go around.....

[MM 426]

Jeroen. My bad on this one. Merely meant that you are confirmed as the next pilot. My apologies.Take care StoneCold. Safety is paramount here.Mike

[StoneC0ld 5]

Finally shutdown at RODN after bad winds and a go-around.....Screenshots to come as soon as I convert and resize them....23 knot crosswind in rain on landing..... nasty stuff...

[MM 426]

StoneCold. Whew! You had me sweating bullets worried about you.Jeroen, good luck with the rain, wind, and darkness of night.Mike

[Guest]

Starry starry sky and a nice tailwind here over the clouds.Making excellent time.

[Guest]

OK Jeroen, keep it up. FS.com hasn't had a post since 1201Z and they're still in Iran (OIMB). I do believe we are at least even, if not slightly ahead. :-)Where are you headed?GeraldKMLB

[Guest dcc]

is anyone updating the progress map? I'd be interested to see both team's current status on the globe.- dccPS I'd like to fly a leg tonight, so please keep a slot open say between 9:00pm and 1:00am EST.

[Guest]

headed for Manilla. About as far as the Dash8 will take me on full tanks.

[MM 426]

Gerald or dcc,Can either of you two commit to take over in Manilla? One small thing that we can do is plan the baton handoffs properly.Unfortunately, we have chosen a East to West route--and will face strong headwinds most of the time.Mike(Unfortunately, I have to go to work shortly. Ah, putting up with the RealWorld. Will tune in to provide moral support.):-abduct Mike

[Guest]

Ah, Mike, I'd love to, but I've got a 2130Z date with a Delta MD-88 and she won't wait. :-)I'll be around till then to help out or offer moral support, but I'm afraid I'm done, for now.GeraldKMLB

[Guest Matt Johnson]

http://www.avsim.com/~mattj/map/I'd hope to be able to fly a leg early evening GMT too...--M

[MM 426]

Matt,Great map. Really excellent!Hope to see you in the air in a few hours. BTW we still need someone to pick up the baton from Jeroen at Manilla in 3 hours. Terrific to have you on the crew. Mike

[Guest]

nice chart, matt. thanx for the work! nice feeling to see my leg on it ;-)CheersPhilCome to DAD!http://www.dangerous-airports.com/images/dad_logo.jpg

[StoneC0ld 5]

If I had been prepared the first time, I probably would have made it..... A couple wind shears caught me off guard on my first attempt and threw me way off course on my final approach..... Second time by, at least I was expecting it and could plan for it....Although I may still need to get a mechanic to inspect the landing gear for possible damage in that less-than-perfect landing..... :D