Re-cap from Bill Crothers. {JEC}
Time to close out the Arizona adventure with a recap from one persons perspective.
Factoids & Observations ...
This is a BIG country best seen from 8000'... Heading West we encounter clouds, clouds, clouds until West Texas where we encounter NO clouds all the way to Arizona. Bumps were minimal at altitude except for rolling waves over New Mexico in the pm. Visibility is 100 miles +!
Trip factoids ...3252 NMiles in 5 travel days ... 24.2 hours in the air ... 23.6 in formation ...( its a hoot to enjoy scenery while lead is keeping you on course. Flying single is boring in comparison.) 134 knot ave speed, more like 150 once you take out taxi time and landing approaches ... 80 degree low temperature at touchdown in Santa Fe, NM/102 degree high temperature at touchdown at Carlsbad, NM.
Encountered vapor lock taxiing in as fuel flow at idle caused fuel to cook and engine to quit ... gentle reminder to keep power up when taxiing on HOT days. Maximum altitude 9500'... oil burn- 1.5 quarts! Amazing. No weather problems. Occasional VFR on top but no low ceilings like last year. (James can concur). Ate too much Mexican food, but gained no weight.
Final thoughts ... awesome trip with great companionship. Looking forward to Stormy's gathering later this month and next planned trip. Thanks to Cappy for planning. Think we all become better pilots when we stretch our boundaries and add new experiences. Will send additional pictures to James and Larry's sites soon.
Those of you thinking about such adventures should MAKE IT HAPPEN. C
Cheers, Reno
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