Leg 229 - RPLL - RCTP

RPLL (Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines) - RCTP (Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan)

Departure
METAR RPLL 311300Z 14005KT 090V200 9999 FEW025 29/23 Q1011
Flight Plan ... RPLL MIA B462 LAO M646 HCN W4 HLG A1 PIDGY RCTP (660 nm)
Cruise Alt... 10,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 311.1 hrs
Block Time 1320 UTC
Depart Rwy 09

Arrival
straight in rwy 05R
RCTP 311713Z 34009KT 4500 SHRA FEW006 BKN008 FEW012CB BKN020 19/18 Q1014
Fuel = 29 USG
Block Time 1735 UTC
Hobbs 315.1 hr

Summary

Fuel used = 51 USG

Hobbs Trip Time = 4.0 hrs

Cumulative Distance = 78,459 nm

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

Country Count = 188 done, 5 to go (Thailand sees itself as a country, so I'll wait to count China.)

Journal Notes

- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.

- AME says "great shape".

- Comments... Nice flight.  IMC on arrival but not too soupy.

- In RW, cold and snowy outside.  Spring is coming soon though.  COVID-19 still killing folks.  Not cool.

Leg 228 - PTRO - RPLL

PTRO (Babelthuap/Koror Airport, Palau) - RPLL (Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines)

Departure
METAR PTRO 301850Z 03004KT 15SM FEW015 SCT110 BKN290 27/23 A2981
Flight Plan ... PTRO ROR TAC B462 MIA RPLL (917 nm)
Cruise Alt... 10,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 305.9 hrs
Block Time 1940 UTC
Depart Rwy 09

Arrival
straight in rwy 31
RPLL 310000Z 01004KT 340V060 9999 FEW025 29/20 Q1013
Fuel = 51 USG
Block Time 0110 UTC
Hobbs 311.1 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 69 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 5.2 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 77,799 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 188 done, 5 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "like new".
- Comments... Leveled off at 10,000; still a 10 kt tailwind.  Otherwise some cloud but not a bad flight.
- In RW, back to working at home with the sim running at my side.  Love the drone of the engine.  Puppy sleeps while I attend to online meetings, emails, etc.  Winter is back... COVID-19 lurks outside too.  Marg is sewing some fabric masks for a Doctor friend's clinic.  Labour of neighbourly love.

Leg 227 - PTKK - PTRO

PTKK (Chuuk International Airport, Micronesia) - PTRO (Babelthuap/Koror Airport, Palau)

Departure
METAR PTKK 301152Z VRB06KT 15SM FEW014 SCT120 BKN280 28/24 A2982
Flight Plan ... PTKK TKK ROR PTRO (1031 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 300.4 hrs
Block Time 1310 UTC
Depart Rwy 22

Arrival
straight in rwy 27
PTRO 301750Z 04004KT 15SM FEW015 SCT110 BKN290 26/23 A2982
Fuel = 45 USG
Block Time 1905 UTC
Hobbs 305.9 hrS

Summary
Fuel used = 75 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 5.5 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 76,882 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 187 done, 6 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... Leveled off at 8000 instead of the planned 10,000 ft... better tailwind (20 kts).  Otherwise some cloud but not a bad flight.
- In RW, back to working at home with the sim running at my side.  Love the drone of the engine.  Puppy sleeps while I attend to online meetings, emails, etc.

Leg 226 - ANYN - PTKK

ANYN (Nauru International Airport, Yaren, Nauru) - PTKK (Chuuk International Airport, Micronesia)

Departure
METAR ANYN 291400Z 02009KT 8000 +RA FEW020 0VC040 26/25 Q1009
Flight Plan ... ANYN NI TKK PTKK (1023 nm)
Cruise Alt... 10,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 294.2 hrs
Block Time 1420 UTC
Depart Rwy 30

Arrival
right hand rwy 04
PTKK 291952Z 04009KT 15SM FEW014 SCT120 BKN280 28/24 A2976
Fuel = 42 USG
Block Time 2050 UTC
Hobbs 300.4 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 78 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 6.2 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 75, 851 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 186 done, 7 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... A nice ride.
- In RW, a quiet day of self-isolation while I try and catch up on work emails.  Tonight we hope to play online Euchre with Jenn and Andrew... virtual normal.  LOL

Leg 225 - PKMJ - ANYN

PKMJ (Marshall Islands International Airport, Marshall Islands) - ANYN (Nauru International Airport, Yaren, Nauru)

Departure
METAR PKMJ 282049Z 05018KT 10SM VCSH FEW016 SCT050 OVC100 30/25 A2978
Flight Plan ... PKMJ MAJ A598 MARTI NI ANYN (524 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 291.2 hrs
Block Time 2055 UTC
Depart Rwy 07

Arrival
left hand rwy 12
ANYN 282300Z 07004KT 9999 FEW020 29/24 Q1010
Fuel = 39 USG
Block Time 0005 UTC
Hobbs 294.2 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 41 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.0 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 74,828 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 185 done, 8 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... A nice ride.
- In RW, a fantastic drive down Hwy 22 past the Porcupine Hills and down into the Crowsnest Pass.  Never a bad day for that drive.  COVID-19 still sucks, but the drive was great rolling isolation.

Leg 224 - NGTA - PKMJ

NGTA (Tarawa/Bonriki International Airport, Kiribati) - PKMJ (Marshall Islands International Airport, Marshall Islands)

Departure
METAR NGTA 271400Z 10005KT 9999 FEW019 SCT040 BKN300 26/24 Q1007
Flight Plan ... NGTA BO R332 MAJ PKMJ (358 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 289.1 hrs
Block Time 1410 UTC
Depart Rwy 09

Arrival
right hand rwy 07
PKMJ 271633Z 11016KT 10SM VCSH SCT016 SCT040 BKN120 28/25 A2983
Fuel = 49 USG
Block Time 1630 UTC
Hobbs 291.2 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 31 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 2.1 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 74,304 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 184 done, 9 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "like new".
- Comments... A nice ride but wet arrival.
- In RW, sun, warming today, and COVID-19 still sucks.  And working from home.

Leg 223 - NGFU - NGTA

NGFU (Funafuti International Airport, Funafuti, Tuvalu) - NGTA (Tarawa/Bonriki International Airport, Kiribati)

Departure
METAR NGFU 261300Z 10006KT 9999 FEW020 SCT310 30/25 Q1009
Flight Plan ... NGFU FU TA NGTA (694 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 100 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 285.1 hrs
Block Time 1325 UTC
Depart Rwy 03

Arrival
left hand rwy 27
NGTA 261700Z 00000KT 9999 VCSH SCT018TCU SCT040 OVC100 26/25 Q1007
Fuel = 46 USG
Block Time 1735 UTC
Hobbs 289.1 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 54 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 4.0 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 73,946 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 183 done, 10 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments... Some rough stuff enroute... like TS.  But a nice but wet arrival.
- In RW, still cold, a bit windy, and COVID-19 still sucks.

Leg 222 - NSFA - NGFU

NSFA (Faleolo International Airport, A'ana, Samoa) - NGFU (Funafuti International Airport, Funafuti, Tuvalu)

Departure
METAR NSFA 241200Z 18003KT 9999 FEW026 25/25 Q1011
Flight Plan ... NSFA FA A584 KETOT FU NGFU (609 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 100 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 281.5 hrs
Block Time 1305 UTC
Depart Rwy 08

Arrival
right hand rwy 08
NGFU 241600Z 11009KT 9999 SCT018TCU OVC100 27/25 Q1008
Fuel = 51 USG
Block Time 1650 UTC
Hobbs 285.1 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 49 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.6 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 73,252 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 182 done, 11 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains plus 20) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says the tach was reading a little high, got that fixed and now "like new".
- Comments... A beautiful flight... some light chop.
- In RW, a beauty day outside here too... except for the cold and snow.

Leg 221 - NFFN - NSFA

NFFN (Nadi Airport, Western, Fiji) - NFSA (Faleolo International Airport, A'ana, Samoa)

Departure
METAR NFFN 231200Z VRB01KT 9999 FEW030 25/24 Q10100
Flight Plan ... NFFN VK T282 MT IDNIP R453 FA NSFA (659 nm)
Cruise Alt... 9,000 ft
Fuel = 100 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 277.6 hrs
Block Time 1252 UTC
Depart Rwy 20

Arrival
right hand rwy 08
NSFA 231600Z 00000KT 9999 FEW020 BKN170 25/24 Q1010
Fuel = 47 USG
Block Time 1655 UTC
Hobbs 281.5 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 53 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.5 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 72,643 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 181 done, 12 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "like new".
- Comments... A beautiful flight.
- In RW, a beauty day outside here too! 

Leg 220 - NFTF - NFFN

NFTF (Fua'Amotu International Airport, Tongatapu, Tonga) - NFFN (Nadi Airport, Western, Fiji)

Departure
METAR NFTF 221500Z 34003KT 9999 FEW008 SCT016 OVC110 23/22 Q1010
Flight Plan ... NFTF TBU B598 TAXIS MOALA H980 NA VK NFFN (476 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 274.50 hrs
Block Time 1555 UTC
Depart Rwy 29

Arrival
right hand rwy 11
NFFN 221800Z 13004KT 9999 SCT026 BKN046 BKN100 24/23 Q1009 TEMPO 3000 +RA
Fuel = 37 USG
Block Time 1915 UTC
Hobbs 277.6 hr

Summary
Fuel used = 43 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.1 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 71,984 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 180 done, 13 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments... A bumpy flight but not too bad.
- In RW, a virtual church service this morning (most excellent) and then a quick run to Cdn Tire for softener salt, furnace filters, and odds and sods.  A bit of work today, both church and employer.  Looking like a beauty day though!

Leg 219 - NZAA - NFTF

NZAA (Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand) - NFTF (Fua'Amotu International Airport, Tongatapu, Tonga)

Departure
METAR NZAA 152230Z AUTO 19004KT 140V220 9999 NCD 19/15 Q1012
Flight Plan ... NZAA AA B575 TBU NFTF (1081 nm)
Cruise Alt... 9,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 268.0 hrs
Block Time 2030 UTC
Depart Rwy 23R

Arrival
right hand rwy 11
NFTF 220300Z 11008KT 9999 SCT007 BKN016TCU OVC110 25/24 Q1013
Fuel = 30 USG
Block Time 0325 UTC
Hobbs 274.5 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 90 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 6.5 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 71,508 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 179 done, 14 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments... A bumpy flight but not too bad.
- In RW, had a great drive to Rosebud, Wayne, Drum and Big Valley!  So great to get out of the house.  Installed the 8900R when I got hope and programmed it with the cloning kit... so easy!  I'll need to do that in the truck now.

Leg 218 - YSNF - NZAA

YSNF (Norfolk Island Airport) - NZAA (Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand)

Departure
METAR YSNF 152300Z 14029G41KT 3500 SHRA SCT010 SCT017 BKN027 17/15 Q0998
Flight Plan ... YSNF NF G591 AA NZAA (591 nm)
Cruise Alt... 7,000 ft
Fuel = 80 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 264.3 hrs
Block Time 1300 UTC
Depart Rwy 11

Arrival
right hand rwy 23R
NZAA 152230Z AUTO 19004KT 140V220 9999
Fuel = 32 USG
Block Time 1655 UTC
Hobbs 268.0 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 48 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.7 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 70,427 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 178 done, 15 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains and tips) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape" once the fouled plugs were cleaned up.
- Comments... had that huge wind from the previous inbound flight on departure... wow.  A great flight otherwise, and fun to be in New Zealand.
- In RW, working from home, day 3.  Chilly today.  Marg did a grocery run and no drama.  Pup is keeping me company.

Leg 217 - NVVV - YSNF

NVVV (Port Vila Bauerfield Airport, Shefa, Vanuatu) - YSNF (Norfolk Island Airport)

Departure
METAR NVVV 152225Z 30009KT 8000 +RA FEW008 SCT015 OVC038 28/25 Q1007
Flight Plan ... NVVV PV NWWR OSVAR G591 NF YSNF (682 nm)
Cruise Alt... 8,000 ft
Fuel = 100 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 260.5 hrs
Block Time 1250 UTC
Depart Rwy 29

Arrival
left hand RNAV rwy 11
YSNF 152300Z 14029G41KT 3500 SHRA SCT010 SCT017 BKN027 17/15 Q0998
Fuel = 48 USG
Block Time 1652 UTC
Hobbs 264.3 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 52 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.8 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 69,836 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 177 done, 116 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "beautiful shape".
- Comments... rain, ocean, and huge winds at 8000 ft.  And a bumpy, gusty, rainy landing... glad it was into the wind. Check out the 85 kt indicated speed and 50 kt ground speed on short final.  Sat into the wind when I parked and the prop was windmilling in front of me! Crazy!!!  Took forever for the engine to stop when I pulled the mixture.  Very cool A2A!
- In RW, working from home, day 2.  Snowy today.  Pup is keeping me company.

Leg 216 - AGGH - NVVV

AGGH (Honiara International Airport, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands) - NVVV (Port Vila Bauerfield Airport, Shefa, Vanuatu)

Departure
METAR AGGH 152300Z 32006KT 9999 FEW018 FEW018CB SCT100 30/26 Q1011
Flight Plan ... AGGH HN B598 NIPER PV NVVV (695 nm)
Cruise Alt... 7,000 ft
Fuel = 100 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 256.8 hrs
Block Time 1245 UTC
Depart Rwy 24

Arrival
left hand rwy 29
NVVV 152225Z 30009KT 8000 +RA FEW008 SCT015 OVC038 28/25 Q1007
Fuel = 49 USG
Block Time 1635 UTC
Hobbs 260.5 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 51 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.7 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 69,154 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 177 done, 116 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains + 10 in tip tanks) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "excellent shape".
- Comments... water, water, water... and a bit of land.  Huge tailwind... up to about 35 kts... speedy flight
- In RW, working from home now.  Have the work laptop on my right, sim running on my left.  The new normal for a while. 

Leg 215 - AYPY - AGGH

AYPY (Port Moresby Airport, Central, Papua New Guinea) - AGGH (Honiara International Airport, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands)

Departure
METAR AYPY 152100Z 32006KT 9999 FEW000 BCFG SCT060 23/23 Q1011
Flight Plan ... AYPY PY B598 HN AGGH (780 nm)
Cruise Alt... 7,000 ft
Fuel = 120 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 252.4 hrs
Block Time 1548 UTC
Depart Rwy 32R

Arrival
right hand rwy 24
AGGH 152300Z 32006KT 9999 FEW018 FEW018CB SCT100 30/26 Q1011
Fuel = 57 USG
Block Time 0255 UTC
Hobbs 256.8 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 63 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 4.4 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 68,459 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 176 done, 117 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains + 10 in tip tanks) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "great shape".
- Comments... water, water, water... and a bit of land.
- In RW, part 2 for today.  Marg is home from visiting in Cochrane... and Alberta closed schools indefinitely.  COVID crazy.

Leg 214 - YPGV - AYPY

YPGV (Gove Airport, Northern Territory, Australia) - AYPY (Port Moresby Airport, Central, Papua New Guinea)

Departure
METAR YPGV 151500Z AUTO 20003KT 9999 // NCD 25/23 Q1011
Flight Plan ... YPGV GV W285 HID B598 PY AYPY (638 nm)
Cruise Alt... 7,000 ft
Fuel = 100 USG
PAX = Pilot + 1.1 (dear wife/copilot Marg + pooch Buttons), 100 lb cargo
Hobbs 248.5 hrs
Block Time 1548 UTC
Depart Rwy 13

Arrival
right hand rwy 14
AYPY 151938Z 30701KT 9999 23/19 Q1014
Fuel = 43 USG
Block Time 2000 UTC
Hobbs 252.4 hrs

Summary
Fuel used = 57 USG
Hobbs Trip Time = 3.9 hrs
Cumulative Distance = 67,679 nm
Cumulative Time = 209.5 (C182) + 9.9 hrs (Cherokee) + above Hobbs (Bonanza)
Country Count = 175 done, 18 to go

Journal Notes
- Refuel (mains + full tanks) and add oil on arrival.
- AME says "great shape".
- Comments... a great ride with some chop along the way. Beautiful country!  I had a near miss on arrival.  I was doing some COVID stuff and lost track of where I was.  Heard "terrain ahead", and avoided making a smoking hole in PNG.  Phew!
- In RW, crazy COVID-19.  It has consumed my weekend.  Saw our online Hawkwood service with Marg.  It was amazing!  Marg is off to Cochrane to visit with the kids while I stay home and do more work.  Crazy times indeed.