Leg 192 - UAFO - UTDD

UAFO (Osh Airport, Kyrgyzstan) - UTDD (Dushanbe Airport, Tadzhikistan Territories, Tajikistan)

Departure
METAR UAFO 290019Z 18900KT 2072 BR OVC010 M01/M04 Q1017
Flight Plan ... UCFO via mountain passes UTDD (295 nm)
Cruise Alt... 13,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 181.4 hrs
Block Time 0050 UTC
Depart Rwy 12

Arrival
straight in rwy 27
UTDD 290230Z 00000MPS 9000 SCT130 04/M04 Q1019 R09/D
Fuel = 54 USG
Block Time 0305 UTC
Hobbs 183.6 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 26 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.2 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 56,575 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 155 done, 38 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "like new".
- Comments... interesting flight... I cruised at 13,000 again to avoid A2A's hypoxia symptoms.. had to dash between the mountain tops without CFIT.  Landing this time was no drama.  No arrival photo... again.
- In RW, had a great day for a great drive up the Forestry Trunk Road with Marg and Buttons, via Sundre to Rocky.  Marg picked up some fabric at a new-to-her shop.  Nice drive back too.

Leg 191 - UAKD - UAFO

UAKD (Zhezkazgan Airport, Qaraghandy, Kazakhstan) - UAFO (Osh Airport, Kyrgyzstan)

Departure
METAR UAKD 272058Z 09006MPS 3100 SCT005 BKN011 M08/M09 Q1007
Flight Plan ... UAKD DZG A73 ARBOL A352 TAR GOTIK SORAM L145 OSH UCFO (482 nm)
Cruise Alt... 13,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 178.0 hrs
Block Time 2050 UTC
Depart Rwy 04

Arrival
straight in rwy 12
UAFO 272353Z 31200KT 9999 M02/M04 Q1017
Fuel = 40 USG
Block Time 0030 UTC
Hobbs 181.4 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 40 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.4 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 56,280 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 154 done, 39 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments... interesting flight... 35 kt crosswind on the plains north of the mountains.  I cruised at 13,000 avoid A2A's hypoxia symptoms.. had to dash between the mountain tops without CFIT.  Then landed in the soup with the ILS out of commission.  Scary.  Had to get down to 300 ft following GPS, found and dove for runway.  Don't tell Transport Kyrgyzstan.  No arrival photo.
- In RW, family Boxing Day is done.  What an amazing time!  So fun.  Today is quiet.  Marg did an airport run and then we just chilled.

Leg 190 - UTNU - UAKD

UTNU (Urgench Airport, Khorezm, Uzbekistan) - UAKD (Zhezkazgan Airport, Qaraghandy, Kazakhstan)

Departure
METAR UTNU 261430Z 09006KT 6000 NSC 06/M02 Q1007 R13/CLRD70
Flight Plan ... UTNU URG A370 MIMRI B944 DZG UAKD (484 nm)
Cruise Alt... 5,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 175.3 hrs
Block Time 1510 UTC
Depart Rwy 13

Arrival
straight in rwy 04
UAKD 261430Z 08004MPS 9999 NSC M13/M14 Q1020 R04/950060
Fuel = 40 USG
Block Time 1805 UTC
Hobbs 178.0 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 40 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.7 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 55,798 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 153 done, 40 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "great shape".
- Comments... A daylight run... flat, flat, flat.
- In RW, yesterday it was Christmas!  Had a great time with all the kids!  Lots of food, laughs, love.  Today is Boxing Day, so Ryan and his girlfriend are over for the big meal and presents since he had to work yesterday.  I did get a ButtKicker... ironing out the wrinkles but so far it's fun!

Leg 189 - UTAA - UTNU

UTAA (Ashgabat Airport, Ahal, Turkmenistan) - UTNU (Urgench Airport, Khorezm, Uzbekistan)

Departure
METAR UTAA 241700Z 12008KT 9999 NSC 05/M01 Q1017 R88/CLRD70
Flight Plan ... UTAA ASB B359 MAVAX A370 URG UTNU (243 nm)
Cruise Alt... 5,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 173.7 hrs
Block Time 1800 UTC
Depart Rwy 11

Arrival
left hand rwy 13
UTNU 241830Z 08006KT CAVOK M04/M10 Q1023 R13/CLRD70
Fuel = 58 USG
Block Time 1940 UTC
Hobbs 175.3 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 22 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 1.6 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 55,314 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 152 done, 41 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "like new".
- Comments... A daylight run... flat, flat, flat.
- In RW, it's Christmas Eve and except for a quick run for a couple of presents at the liquid store, we're settled in until we go to C&N's for a Christmas Eve gathering before church.  Marg quilts... I fly!

Leg 188 - OIFM - UTAA

OIFM (Esfahan Airport, Iran) - UTAA (Ashgabat Airport, Ahal, Turkmenistan)

Departure
METAR OIFM 240030Z 31006KT 7000 NSC M02/M05 Q1023
Flight Plan ... OIFM ITMOV GIBAB W140 BRD B451 DEBER UTAA (452 nm)
Cruise Alt... 13,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 170.7 hrs
Block Time 0100 UTC
Depart Rwy 26R

Arrival
left hand rwy 12L
UTAA 240300Z 09004KT 9999 NSC M02/M04 Q1021 R88/CLRD70
Fuel = 45 USG
Block Time 0400 UTC
Hobbs 173.7 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 35 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.0 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 55,071 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 151 done, 42 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... A daylight run... lots of near the end of the fllight.
- In RW, Marg is on vacation too!  After supper and she's walking the dog, then a grocery run.  Good excuse to fly to my first 'Stan in a string of 'Stans.  :)

Leg 187 - OKBK - OIFM

OKBK (Kuwait Airport, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait) - OIFM (Esfahan Airport, Iran)

Departure
METAR OKBK 232000Z 00000KT CAVOK 10/04 Q1020
Flight Plan ... OKBK KUA B417 DESLU B417 MAH IMKEN W6 ISN OIFM (329 nm)
Cruise Alt... 15,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 168.5 hrs
Block Time 2040 UTC
Depart Rwy 33L

Arrival
left hand rwy 26R
OIFM 232200Z 27004KT 8000 NSC M04/M05 Q1023
Fuel = 54 USG
Block Time 2300 UTC
Hobbs 170.7 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 26 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.2 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 54,619 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 150 done, 43 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... A daylight run... lots of mountains midroute... 15000 is the highest I've cruised at I think.  Arrival field was ~5000 ft.
- In RW, Marg is at work, so let's fly!  3rd flight of the day.  Vacuumed the house and did some shoveling between the two trips.  Such a good lad!

Leg 186 - OBBI - OKBK

OBBI (Bahrain International Airport, Muharraq, Bahrain) - OKBK (Kuwait Airport, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait)

Departure
METAR OBBI 231500Z 32010KT CAVOK 19/11 Q1019
Flight Plan ... OBBI BHR NARMI KFA H741 KUA OKBK (242 nm)
Cruise Alt... 4,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 167.0 hrs
Block Time 1545 UTC
Depart Rwy 30L

Arrival
straight in rwy 33R
OKBK 231600Z 36003KT CAVOK 15/04 Q1020
Fuel = 57 USG
Block Time 1725 UTC
Hobbs 168.5 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 23 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 1.5 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 54,290 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 149 done, 44 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... Dark enroute... I find darkness offers a bit more challenge when the weather is otherwise VMC, and scenery isn't much to look at when not lit.
- In RW, Marg is off to work, so let's fly!  2nd flight of the day.  Time to accomplish something.

Leg 185 - OTBD - OBBI

OTBD (Doha International Airport, Ad Dawhah, Qatar) - OBBI (Bahrain International Airport, Muharraq, Bahrain)

Departure
METAR OTBD 231400Z 32008KT 9999 FEW040 21/11 Q1018
Flight Plan ... OTBD DOH T659 EMISA DENVO N685 BHR OBBI (100 nm)
Cruise Alt... 4,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 166.1 hrs
Block Time 1445 UTC
Depart Rwy 34

Arrival
straight in rwy 30R
OBBI 231430Z 32010KT CAVOK 20/10 Q1018
Fuel = 68 USG
Block Time 1540 UTC
Hobbs 167.0 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 12 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 0.9 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 54,048 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 148 done, 45 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... Dark enroute... I find darkness offers a bit more challenge when the weather is otherwise VMC, and scenery isn't much to look at when not lit.
- In RW, Marg is off to work, so let's fly!  I already shoveled the driveway and front steps.  I need to do the back and deck too, but once it brightens up.

Leg 184 - OMAA - OTBD

OMAA (Abu Dhabi Airport, United Arab Emirates) - OTBD (Doha International Airport, Ad Dawhah, Qatar)

Departure
METAR OMAA 222000Z 31003KT CAVOK 21/13 Q1018
Flight Plan ... OMAA KUGTO UKILI ASNAX BUNDU KUSPA B415 DOH OTBD (176 nm)
Cruise Alt... 4,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 165.0 hrs
Block Time 2010 UTC
Depart Rwy 31

Arrival
right hand rwy 31
OTBD 222030Z AUTO 31007KT CAVOK 19/13 Q1020
Fuel = 63 USG
Block Time 2120 UTC
Hobbs 166.1 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 17 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 1.1 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 53,948 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 147 done, 46 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... boring scenery except for few hills enroute.  Islands enroute with air strips were cool.
- In RW, Buttons got back from grooming as I finished the flight.  And into OT between the Redskins and the Giants.  Entertaining football!

Leg 183 - OOMS - OMAA

OOMS (Muscat International Airport, Oman) - OMAA (Abu Dhabi Airport, United Arab Emirates)

Departure
METAR OOMS 221750Z 20004KT CAVOK 20/11 Q1018
Flight Plan ... OOMS MCT P513 MIXAM P899 SIXIV OMAA (206 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 163.7 hrs
Block Time 1840 UTC
Depart Rwy 26

Arrival
straight in rwy 31L
OMAA 221900Z 32005KT 240V010 CAVOK 22/11 Q1018
Fuel = 62 USG
Block Time 2005 UTC
Hobbs 165.0 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 18 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 1.3 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 53,772 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 146 done, 47 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... boring scenery except for few hills enroute.
- In RW, church this morning, and Buttons is off to the groomer for the afternoon.  Watching football, listening to Tom Petty, did a walk on the treadmill while I watched the 'puter screen.

Leg 182 - OYSN - OOMS

OYSN (Sanaa International Airport, Amanat Al Asimah, Yemen) - OOMS (Muscat International Airport, Oman)

Departure
METAR OYSN 212001Z 09205KT 9999 12/01 Q1019
Flight Plan ... OYSN SAA M318 KUTMA TOKRA OOFD (945 nm)
Cruise Alt... 9,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 157.6 hrs
Block Time 2030 UTC
Depart Rwy 36

Arrival
right hand visual rwy 08L
OOMS 220150Z 24003KT CAVOK 17/13 Q1019
Fuel = 36 USG
Block Time 0300 UTC
Hobbs 163.7 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 84 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 6.1 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 53,566 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 145 done, 48 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "great shape" once we cleaned up the plugs and fixed the fuel flow guage... again.
- Comments... boring scenery.  Uneventful... until I got to OOFD in the pitch black... no runway lights... diverted to OOMS... always leave with full tanks... glad I did.
- In RW, Carl came over to join the rest of the fam for a visit.  Lovin' Christmas!  Finished off the latest bottle of Lanny... a fine spirit.

Leg 181 - OERK - OYSN

OERK (Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia) - OYSN (Sanaa International Airport, Amanat Al Asimah, Yemen)

Departure
METAR OERK 211600Z 29003KT CAVOK 14/01 Q1024
Flight Plan ... OERK KIA G667 SAA OYSN (593 nm)
Cruise Alt... 10,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 153.9 hrs
Block Time 1630 UTC
Depart Rwy 33R

Arrival
straight in rwy 18
OYSN 211931Z 09205KT 9999 12/01 Q1019
Fuel = 73 USG
Block Time 2025 UTC
Hobbs 157.6 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 47 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.7 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 52,621 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 144 done,49 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "great shape".
- Comments... boring scenery.  High terrain in Yemem was interesting.. the airport is at 7200 ft.  Uneventful.
- In RW, we're back from Ontario!  Great to spend time with Mom and Dad for a few days before I did the work-related meeting in the GTA.  Great to see family on both sides of the fam!  I'm on vacation now for the Christmas season.  The girls are over today to decorate cookies!  They have so much fun together.  I watched some John Wick and some Beverley Hills Cop today during the inflight entertainment.  :)

Leg 180 - ORBI - OERK

ORBI (Baghdad-International Airport, Iraq) - OERK (Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia)

Departure
METAR ORBI 071600Z 30008KT 9999 SCT030 13/09 Q1016
Flight Plan ... ORBI LAGLO LOVEK GINVA UN684 KIA OERK (526 nm)
Cruise Alt... 5,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 150.8 hrs
Block Time 1635 UTC
Depart Rwy 33L

Arrival
left hand rwy 33L
OERK 071900Z 02004KT 5000 TS FEW035CB BKN040 17/14 Q1016
Fuel = 74 USG
Block Time 1955 UTC
Hobbs 153.9 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 46 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.1 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 52,028 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 143 done, 50 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments... boring scenery.  Nice rain effects and bumpy on arrival.
- In RW, had a gong show trying to get to a meeting in Prince George only to find out it was cancelled while I was in the air to YVR.  On the brighter side, it was nice to turn around and head home.  Today I finished shopping for Dad's stocking, and Marg did some baking... fun! 

Leg 179 - OSDI - ORBI

OSDI (Damascus International Airport, Rif Dimashq, Syria) - ORBI (Baghdad-International Airport, Iraq)

Departure
METAR OSDI 022000Z 22007KT CAVOK 08/05 Q1019
Flight Plan ... OSDI DAM G202 LAGLO ORBI (396 nm)
Cruise Alt... 7,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 148.5 hrs
Block Time 2025 UTC
Depart Rwy 05R

Arrival
left hand rwy 33L
ORBI 022200Z 36008KT 9999 BKN028 15/14 Q1013
Fuel = 48 USG
Block Time 2250 UTC
Hobbs 150.8 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 32 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.3 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 51,502 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 142 done, 51 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... boring scenery.  And no airplanes on the ramp on arrival... spooky.
- In RW, third flight of the day... I might have napped in my seat enroute... 13.5 hours time difference and over 24 hours of travel is hard on a fella... not a bad way to spend a day off!

Leg 178 - OLBA - OSDI

OLBA (Rafic Hariri Beirut International Airport, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon) - OSDI (Damascus International Airport, Rif Dimashq, Syria)

Departure
METAR OLBA 021900Z 09005KT 9999 SCT035 16/09 Q1020
Flight Plan ... OLBA KAD DAM OSDI (60 nm)
Cruise Alt... 9,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 147.9 hrs
Block Time 1940 UTC
Flight 1945 UTC
Depart Rwy 35

Arrival
left hand rwy 05R
OSDI 021900Z 00000KT CAVOK 09/05 Q1018
Fuel = 74 USG
Flight 2010 UTC
Block Time 2015 UTC
Hobbs 148.5 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 6 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 0.6 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 51,106 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 141 done, 52 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... interesting scenery... overflew a nice little mountain range.
- In RW, second flight of the day... not a bad way to spend a day off!

Leg 177 - OJAI - OLBA

OJAI (Queen Alia-Amman Airport, Amman, Jordan) - OLBA (Rafic Hariri Beirut International Airport, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon)

Departure
METAR OJAI 021400Z 26014KT 5000 HZ SCT025TCU SCT030 15/07 Q1018
Flight Plan ... OJAI BARZI J14 ROP KAD OLBA (130 nm)
Cruise Alt... 7,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 146.9 hrs
Block Time 1450 UTC
Flight 1455 UTC
Depart Rwy 26L

Arrival
straight in rwy 03
OLBA 021500Z 02009KT 9999 SCT026 SCT080 18/09 Q1019
Fuel = 67 USG
Flight 1545 UTC
Block Time 1550 UTC
Hobbs 147.9 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 13 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 1.0 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 51,046 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 140 done, 53 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... interesting scenery... overflew the Sea of Galilee.
- In RW, I returned from Myanmar yesterday.  A great trip!  So glad to be home too.  The Weedas, Marg and the super-pup met me at the airport on arrival.  Took another v-day today for transition to normal.  So a flight it will be!