Leg 60 - MUMZ - MYNN

MUMZ (Granma, Cuba) - MYNN (Nassau, Bahamas)

Departure
METAR MUMZ 272247Z 10010KT 9999 FEW059 29/20 Q1013
Flight Plan ...MUMZ UMZ B503 UNV B503 ZQA MYNN (286 nm)
Cruise Alt... 3,000 ft
Fuel = Full (87 USG)
PAX = Pilot + 1 (dear wife and copilot Marg), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 113.5 hrs
Block Time 1555 Local
Flight  1600 Local
Depart Rwy 08

Arrival
Right circuit for rwy 14
METAR MYNN 280100Z 13006KT 9999 SCT016TCU BKN220 25/22 A3005
Fuel =59 USG
Flight 1805 Local
Block Time 1809 Local
Hobbs 115.6 hrs
Comments:  Nassau Terminal didn't hand me to tower, so I followed two down to Rwy 14, but they were only spaced 0.5 NM apart.  Needless to say, #2 went around and I landed.

Summary
Fuel used = 28 USG
Hobbs Time =  2.1 hrs
Distance = 286 nm
Cumulative Distance = 14,591 nm
Country Count = 35 done, 158 to go (I'm done North, Central and South America now!)

Journal Notes
- Refuel and top up oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- In RW, Mom and Dad flew home today (thanks for the great visit!), and Marg and I went to Kananaskis for a walk/snowshoe.  Beautiful weather.  Came back on Hwy 68 through Sibbald Flats.  This evening we put away decorations until next year, then vac and dust the house.  Even though it is Sunday evening, we still have tomorrow off to play!!

Leg 59 - MKJP- MUMZ

MKJP (Saint Andrew, Jamaica) - MUMZ (Granma, Cuba)

Departure
METAR MKJP 261600Z 13017KT 9999 FEW024 32/21 Q1016
Flight Plan ...MKJP MLY L417 UMZ MUMZ (145 nm)
Cruise Alt... 3,000 ft
Fuel = Full (87 USG)
PAX = Pilot + 1 (dear wife and copilot Marg), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 112.1 hrs
Block Time 0945 Local
Flight  10950 Local
Depart Rwy 10

Arrival
Right base for rwy 08
METAR MUMZ 261752Z 09411KT 9999 SCT060 30/20 Q1017
Fuel =71 USG
Flight 1110 Local
Block Time 1114 Local
Hobbs 113.5 hrs
Comments:  ATC, no local traffic

Summary
Fuel used = 16 USG
Hobbs Time =  1.4 hrs
Distance = 145 nm
Cumulative Distance = 14,305 nm
Country Count = 34 done, 159 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel and top up oil on arrival.
- AME says "left brakes are worn" so I had him do the maintenance.  After that, "excellent shape".
- In RW, it is Boxing Day!!  Yesterday was amazing with the family.  A down-day then Chinese Food for supper... thanks Gramma!

Leg 58 - MTPP - MKJP

MTPP (Ouest, Haiti) - MKJP (Saint Andrew, Jamaica)

Departure
METAR MTPP 241900Z 09015G25KT 9999 FEW027 32/18 Q1015 A2999
Flight Plan ...MTPP MAROT G633 MLY MKJP (261 nm)
Cruise Alt... 6,000 ft
Fuel = Full (87 USG)
PAX = Pilot + 1 (dear wife and copilot Marg), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 110.2 hrs
Block Time 1243 Local
Flight  1530 Local
Depart Rwy 10

Arrival
Left downwind for rwy 12
METAR MKJP 242100Z 13022KT 9999 FEW026 30/21 Q1014
Fuel =65 USG
Flight 1435 Local
Block Time 1440 Local
Hobbs 112.1 hrs
Comments:  ATC, Air Canada followed me in.

Summary
Fuel used = 22 USG
Hobbs Time =  1.8 hrs
Distance = 261 nm
Cumulative Distance = 14,160 nm
Country Count = 33 done, 160 to go

Journal Notes
- amazing 30 kt tailwind enroute
- Jamaica has excellent scenery!
- Refuel and top up oil on arrival.
- AME says "inspect engine".  I needed oil and filter change and an air filter.  After that, "like new".
- In RW, I was done work this morning and now on vacation!!  Great visit time with Mom and Dad, then off to Church, then Jenn's for Christmas Eve Jesus' Birthday Party!  The most wonderful time of the year.

Leg 57 - MDSD - MTPP

MDSD (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - MTPP (Ouest, Haiti)

Departure
METAR MDSD 202200Z 11006KT 9999 FEW018CB FEW020 SCT300 28/22 Q1017 CB/NW/N
Flight Plan ...MDSD  CDO W3 TUBAL G633 ETBOD MTPP (153 nm)
Cruise Alt... 6,000 ft
Fuel = Full (87 USG)
PAX = Pilot + 1 (dear wife and copilot Marg), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 108.4 hrs
Block Time 1525 Local
Flight  1530 Local
Depart Rwy 17

Arrival
Right downwind for rwy 09
METAR MTPP 202300Z 10016KT 9999 SCT024 SCT200 26/20 Q1016 A300
Fuel =72 USG
Flight 1637 Local
Block Time 1641 Local
Hobbs 110.2 hrs
Comments:  ATC, no local traffic in circuit.

Summary
Fuel used = 15 USG
Hobbs Time =  1.8 hrs
Distance = 153nm
Cumulative Distance = 13,899 nm
Country Count = 32 done, 161 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel and top up oil on arrival.
- AME says "like new".
- in RW, last attempt at this flight 11 days ago resulted in FSX freezing.  I started again today but had to leave the 0.6 hrs on the Hobbs
- In RW, the Edmonton Eskimos won the Grey Cup, and I did a trip to Yellowknife, Norman Wells and Inuvik in the NWT.  Cool places!!  Mom and Dad arrive tonight for Christmas week!