Leg 176 - LLBG - OJAI

LLBG (Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, HaMerkaz, Israel) - OJAI (Queen Alia-Amman Airport, Amman, Jordan)

Departure
METAR LLBG 171920Z 04006KT CAVOK 20/M01 Q1018
Flight Plan ... LLBG ABIMI AMMIT MZD OJAI  (121 nm)
Cruise Alt... 5,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 145.9 hrs
Block Time 1950 UTC
Flight 2000 UTC
Depart Rwy 08

Arrival

right hand rwy 08L

OJAI 172000Z 07010KT 4000 HZ NSC 10/M01 Q102

Fuel = 67 USG

Flight 2055 UTC

Block Time 2100 UTC

Hobbs 146.9 hrs

Summary

Fuel used = 13 USG

Hobbs Trip Time = 1.0 hrs

Cumulative Distance = 50,916 nm

Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)

Country Count = 139 done, 54 to go

Journal Notes

- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.

- AME says "beautiful shape".

- Comments... interesting scenery... overflew the Dome of the Rock and Dead Sea resort... Masada too?!

- In RW, a Edmonton lost to the Ti Cats... Ti Cats deserved it.  Now for the Western Final!

Leg 175 - HECA - LLBG

HECA (Cairo International Airport, Al Qahirah, Egypt) - LLBG (Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, HaMerkaz, Israel)

Departure
METAR HECA 171700Z 03008KT 9999 SCT025 23/12 Q1014
Flight Plan ... HECA CVO LONIR ARH ELIGI RAHAT BOFIR BEXOM BIRIM LLBG (238 nm)
Cruise Alt... 5,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 144.1 hrs
Block Time 1745 UTC
Flight 1755 UTC
Depart Rwy 05l

Arrival
right hand rwy 08
LLBG 171850Z 04007KT CAVOK 20/M01 Q1017
Fuel = 56 USG
Flight 1930 UTC
Block Time 1935 UTC
Hobbs 145.9 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 24 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 1.8 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 50,795 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 138 done, 55 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments... interesting scenery... and glad to leave Africa!
- In RW, a great service at Church, and now the Eastern final... Hamilton is kicking the Eskis... they better pull up their socks!

Leg 174 - HSPN - HECA

HSPN (Port Sudan Airport, Kassala, Sudan) - HECA (Cairo International Airport, Al Qahirah, Egypt)

Departure
METAR HSPN 161900Z 34005KT 9999 FEW030 28/23 Q1009
Flight Plan ... HSPN PSD P751 LXR A727 CVO HECA (727 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 1200 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 139.6 hrs
Block Time 2130 UTC
Flight 2135 UTC
Depart Rwy 35

Arrival
ILS rwy 05L
HECA 170130Z 01003KT 2000 BR SCT025 19/16 Q1014
Fuel = 58 USG
Flight 0215 UTC
Block Time 0220 UTC
Hobbs 144.1 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 62 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 4.5 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 50,557 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 137 done, 56 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "spark plugs a bit fouled" but took care of those.
- Comments... well, I changed my tip tank strategy and didn't lose a drop out the vents. Some bumps and mountains enroute... and then a night arrival in mist... love the ILS option.
- In RW, the kids came over for supper!  A fun visit as always!

Leg 173 - HHSB - HSPN

HHSB (Assab Airport, Debubawi Keyih Bahri, Eritrea) - HSPN (Port Sudan Airport, Kassala, Sudan)

Departure
METAR HHSB 161758Z 14016KT 9999 FEW030 25/19 Q1014
Flight Plan ... HHSB SB UV790 FEREB PSD HSPN (492 nm)
Cruise Alt... 4,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 137.0 hrs
Block Time 1830 UTC
Flight 1835 UTC
Depart Rwy 12

Arrival
straight in rwy 35
HSPN 161900Z 34005KT 9999 FEW030 28/23 Q1009
Fuel = 39 USG
Flight 2115 UTC
Block Time 2120 UTC
Hobbs 139.6 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 41 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.6 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 49,830 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 136 done, 57 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... uneventful flight near the Red Sea.
- In RW, off to Bowness Park for a walk this morning, then back for this flight as Marg does some Christmas shopping with Lexy and then solo.  I think I'll kick of the next flight now... to my last stop in Africa!

Leg 172 - HDAM - HHSB

HDAM (Djibouti Ambouli International Airport, Djibouti, Djibouti) - HHSB (Assab Airport, Debubawi Keyih Bahri, Eritrea)

Departure
METAR HDAM 110227Z 08010KT 9999 FEW023 33/23 Q1012
Flight Plan ... HDAM DTI UR775 SB HHSB (99 nm)
Cruise Alt... 6,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 136.2 hrs
Block Time 0235 UTC
Flight 0240 UTC
Depart Rwy 09

Arrival
left hand rwy 12
HDAM 092328Z 08010KT 9999 FEW023 33/23 Q1012
Fuel = 67 USG
Flight 0320 UTC
Block Time 0325 UTC
Hobbs 137.0 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 13 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 0.8 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 49,338 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 136 done, 57 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "like new".
- Comments...  clear, some mountains on departure then taping back to the Red Sea.
- In RW, watched CFL semi-finals... Edmonton won in the East, and Calgary lost in the west.  New bed arrived today too... a few inches of snow last night.  Maybe a drive tomorrow!!

Leg 171 - HABD - HDAM

HABD (Bahir Dar Ginbot Haya International Airport, Amhara, Ethiopia) - HDAM (Djibouti Ambouli International Airport, Djibouti, Djibouti)

Departure
METAR HABD 092038Z 13401KT 9999 -RA FEW119 18/12 Q1022
Flight Plan ... HABD (183 nm)
Cruise Alt... 11,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 133.8 hrs
Block Time 2105 UTC
Flight 2110 UTC
Depart Rwy 22

Arrival
straight in rwy 09
HDAM 092328Z 08010KT 9999 FEW023 33/23 Q1012
Fuel = 50 USG
Flight 2330 UTC
Block Time 2335 UTC
Hobbs 136.2 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 30 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.5 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 49,239 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 135 done, 58 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments...  a bit of rain, low mountains near destination.
- In RW, watched the USC game while I flew... might have napped in the 'pit while Otto flew.... love the new mesh chair.

Leg 170 - HSDZ - HABD

HSDZ (Damazin Airport, Blue Nile, Sudan) - HABD (Bahir Dar Ginbot Haya International Airport, Amhara, Ethiopia)

Departure
METAR HSDZ 091628Z 00605KT 9999 FEW060 32/19 Q1015
Flight Plan ... HSDZ USUNO UT666 BDR HABD (183 nm)
Cruise Alt... 11,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 132.5 hrs
Block Time 1700 UTC
Flight 17055 UTC
Depart Rwy 35

Arrival
left hand rwy 22
HABD 091758Z 13401KT 9999 -RA FEW119 18/12 Q1022
Fuel = 64 USG
Flight 01815 UTC
Block Time 1820 UTC
Hobbs 133.8 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 16 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 1.7 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 48,860 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 134 done, 59 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments...  a bit of rain, low mountains near destination.
- In RW, a successful mission to Burnaby, then straight from the airport to a church meeting.  Work yesterday was good.  Today... freezing drizzle out there... time to fly and watch some Bourne!!

Leg 169 - HSSJ - HSDZ

HSSJ (Juba Airport, Equatoria, South Sudan) - HSDZ (Damazin Airport, Blue Nile, Sudan)

Departure
METAR HSSJ 032149Z 01402KT 9999 -RA FEW040 26/17 Q1018
Flight Plan ... HSJJ FIR14 HSDZ (447 nm)
Cruise Alt... 7,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 129.7 hrs
Block Time 2215 UTC
Flight 2225 UTC
Depart Rwy 31

Arrival
left hand rwy 17
HSDZ 040019Z 22805KT 9999 26/17 Q1017
Fuel = 41 USG
Flight 0115 UTC
Block Time 0120 UTC
Hobbs 132.5 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 39 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.8 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 48,677 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 133 done, 60 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape" after the spark plugs were cleaned up... slight fouling.
- Comments...  a bit of rain, a few bumps, but mostly nice.
- In RW, yesterday was busy switching over the tires on the 'Rex, put stabilized fuel in the mower and run up the snow blower... winter can come now.  Played cards last night with Carl and the Weedas, Lexy had a sleepover, then had a great Sunday service.  Tomorrow I leave for Prince George, then back to YVR for the Burnaby exercise on Thursday, then home to a meeting when I step off the airplane!