Bluegrass Airlines December pireps with comments

Bluegrass Airlines

Flight Reports with Comments

December 2003

Effective with all flights reported on 1-1-2004. Report time flown in minutes i.e. a 1hr 15 min flight will be reported as 75 instead of 1.25

Newest pireps on top.

Happy New Year!

Don Hulick, 12-30-03, TAPA-TFFE, 0.66, bgan033, Noorduyn Norseman,s,, Flt CAR211, St Johns-Port a Pitre And a Happy New Year to all!!!!

Meryl D Coon, 12-31-03, MYXM-MBPV, 2.23, BGAN038, PBY,s,, Catalina Jaunt/Sector Three

Pat Daley, 12-31-03, KSTL-KMKC, 2.05, bgak029, Ford Tri-motor,n,am, TAT-5

Ed Burke, 01-01-04, YBRM-YBMC, 393, bgad011, Lockheed L1049G,d,,Broome WestOz to Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland, 30 minutes from home. Greeted on final by a B717 operating downwind! Welcome home Ed!

Bill Odell, 12-31-03, KTLH - MYNN, 3.13, bgak004, Twin Otter,s,t, Intermediate stops at: KGNV-KMCO-KMIA.

Gary McCarty, 12-31-03, MYAX-KTPA, 1.10, bgas031, Aerostar S700,s,,

Gary McCarty, 12-31-03, MYAX-MYAX, 1.72, bgas031, C-123,s,, KOPF, Happy New Year!

Allan Lowson, 12-31-03, HECA-OIBB, 4.35, bgam007, DC6,d,, Cairo - Bushire, continuing Glasgow-Calcutta trip. A warmer location for Hogmanay than looking out the window promises.

Bill Odell, 12-30-03, KJAX - KMIA, 2.25, bgak004, Twin Otter,s,t, Intermediate stops at: KGNV - KTPA - KFMY

GEORGE LEACH, 12-31-03, KDAL-KNEW-KBHM-KCTL-KCHS-TXKF, 11.7, BGAN039, L749,s,, I QUIT TILL NEXT YEAR LOL

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-31-03, CHP-PABT, 1.4, bgad022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLENGE LEG 11

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-31-03, CEZ2-CHP, 1.27, bgad022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLENGE LEG 10 VIA PAEA

tony brown, 12-31-03, enbr-egcc, 2.00, bgak014, lear 45,n,t, Home for New Year

Paul van den Berg, 12-30-03, PARC-CYOC, 1.33, bgak036, Beaver Amph.,ak,, Scenic flight with Auroa in sight. Uneventfull, NDB-aided landing at Old Crow.

bgak036, 12-29-03, SVCN-SVKA, 0.83, bgak036, C-47A,s,, Had a sightseeing flight through new mesh scenery: Angel Falls near Canaima, Venezuela. Well done! Great elevation differences. Made tricky landing at short sand strip of Kavanayen in the middle of Canaima Nat. Park.(Now back to Alaska!)

Airbus 330, 12.31.03, YMAV YMEN , 0.24, BGAD027, MD11 McDonnell Douglas,d,t, Test flight from Avalon to Essendon. Last of the Douglas family. A very nice aircraft.

Jon Carlson, 12-30-27, CAM 17, 3.23, bgas012, DH-4 biplane,n,am, Flying the mail in 1927. Bellafonte to Cleveland. Weather is just below freezing. Low clouds and some high ground make it interesting. Average Alt 300-500 ft AGL. Visibility not bad... about 5 miles. Unfortunately it gets dark sooner than I had planned. Good chance to practice night navigation and landings. Next leg brings me to Chicago, ending my Hazelhurst to Chicago airmail adventure. Should have picked warmer season.

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-31-03, CYOC-CEZ2, 1.23, bgad-022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLENGE LEG 9

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-31-03, PARC-CYOC, 0.95, bgad-022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLENGE LEG 8

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-31-03, PAKP-PARC, 0.87, bgad-022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLENGE LEG 7

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-31-03, PABT-PAKP, 0.67, bgad-022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLENGE LEG 6

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.31.03, YTRE YSSY, 0.52, BGAD027, ATR42-500,d,t, From Taree back to Sydney, runway 16 right. Got used to runway 34L, this was a 'change' from routine.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.31.03, YPMQ YTRE, 0.22, BGAD027, ATR42-500,d,t, Short flight into Taree, minimal runway for the ATR, full flaps, critical speed and standing on the brakes !! But Okay, I hate to bend airplanes.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.31.03, YSSY YPMQ, 0.54, BGAD027, ATR42-500,d,t, regular local airline trip Port McQuary to Sydney's Kingsford Smith Intl.

Ed Burke, 12-31-03, OPKC-YBRM, 14.50, bgad011, Lockheed L1049G,d,, Karachi to Broome, Western Australia. Heading home to wind the clock after an absence of months. Since early September in fact!

Ed Burke, 12-30-03, OIKM-OPKC, 1.75, bgad011, Lockheed L1049G,d,, Bam,Iran to Karachi carrying earthquake casualties. They really know about strong westerlies in this region!

Ed Burke, 12-30-03, OPKC-OIKM, 2.65, bgad011, Lockheed L1049G,d,, Karachi to Bam, Iran; earthquake relief.

Pat Daley, 12-30-03, KUMP-KSTL, 2.43, bgak029, Ford Tri-motor,n,am, TAT-3

tony brown, 12-30-03, ekch-enbr, 2.00, bgak014, dash 8,n,t,

Gary McCarty, 12-30-03, MBSY-X01, 2.57, bgas031, Aerostar S700,s,, MYAX

Bill Odell, 12-30-03, KSRQ- MYNN, 2.0, , Twin Otter,s,t, Intermediate stops at: KFMY - KMIA

GEORGE LEACH, 12-30-03, CYEG-KLEX, 5.8, BGAN039, CONNIE,n,,

Ed Burke, 12-28-03, OIKM-OPKC, 1.78, bgad011, Lockheed L1049G,d,, Bam, Iran to Karachi, Pakistan. Quake victims in need of urgent medical attention.

Ed Burke, 12-28-03, LGIR-OIKM, 6.53, bgad011, Lockheed L1049G,d,, Iraklion, Crete to Bam, Iran with a load of Greece rescue experts and their dogs (I'm always cartings dogs it seems)to help find earthquake victims.

tony brown, 12-30-03, ento-ekch, 1.5, bgak014, dash 8,n,t,

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.30.03, CHP PABT, 1.30, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Enjoyed the "Northern Light", fantastic sight. Landing in Bettles in pitch dark and not being familiar with QNH was somewhat difficult. A Challenge. Thank you.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.30.03, PAEA CHP, 0.54, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, From Eagle to Circle Hot Springs. Cross-wind landing was okay.

Pat Daley, 12-29-03, KCMH-KUMP, 1.93, bgak029, Ford Tri-motor,n,am, TAT-1

Allan Lowson, 12-29-03, 6S8-KCYS, 4.12, bgam007, Bellanca Aircruiser,ak,am, AM28, Aircruiser looks like a biplane designed by military procurement committee.

Allan Lowson, 12-28-03, CHP-PABT, 1.47, bgam007, DHC-3,ak,, TMC Leg 11, heavy cloud so played safe on altitude.

Allan Lowson, 12-27-03, CEZ2-CHP, 1.85, bgam007, DHC-3,ak,, TMC Leg 10

Allan Lowson, 12-26-03, CYOC-CEZ2, 1.67, bgam007, DHC-3,ak,, TMC Leg 9

Allan Lowson, 12-21-03, HEMM-HECA, 1.08, bgam007, DC6,d,, Mersah Matruh - Cairo

Allan Lowson, 12-22-03, EFIV-EFRO, 0.62, bgam007, Jetstream 32,n,, Ivalo-Rovaniemi AF Leg 42

Allan Lowson, 12-21-03, LGAT-HEMM, 1.77, bgam007, DC6,n,, Athens-Mersa Matruh

Allan Lowson, 12-20-03, LIRF-LGAT, 2.30, bgam007, DC6,n,, Rome-Athens

GEORGE LEACH, 12-29-03, KLEX-CYEG, 5.5, BGAN039, CONNIE,n,,

Meryl D Coon, 12-29-03, MYNN-MYXM, 1.23, BGAN038, PBY,s,, Catalina Jaunt/Sector two

Bill Hendrix, 12-29-03, KDAL-KCRP, 1.67, bgas046, Connie,s,, Non-stop Dallas to Corpus Cristi

jack weimer, 12-29-03, parc-cyoc, 1.00, bgas045, cessna c172,ak,, alt. 5500 feet

Gary McCarty, 12-29-03, KFLL-MBSY, 2.98, bgas031, C-310,s,, MYEF

tony brown, 12-29-03, enzv-ento, 1.00, bgak014, dash 8,n,t,

Bill Odell, 12-29-03, KLGA- KSRQ, 5.62, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t, Aircraft positioning flight to Sarasota, Fl. Fueling stops at: KRIC - KCAE - KJAX

Bill Agee, 12-29-03, mmsf-mmtj, 1.01, bgas006, dhc-3-1000,s,, Puta Arenas to Tijuana Part one Flight. San Felipe to Tijuana via Ensenada. Avg. Speed 154 kts, fuel 315 lbs.

Bill Agee, 12-29-03, mmlm-mmsf, 2.86, bgas006, dhc-3-1000,s,, Puta Arenas to Tijuana Part one Flight. Los Mochis to San Felipe. Avg. Speed 153 kts, fuel 898 lbs.

tony brown, 12-29-03, egpd-enzv, 1.5, bgak014, dash 8,n,t,

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.30.03, CEZ2 PAEA, 0.48, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, This PAEA runway was difficult to find but I got in okay, temperature -39C. Here in Aussi land today was +34C !!!!

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.30.03, CYOC CEZ2, 1.24, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, first approach--missed and CRASHED!!! Second, had to go round because of sun in face then made approach with sun on the tail and that was okay.

Paul van den Berg, 12-28-03, PAKP-PARC, 2.10, bgak036, Beaver amph.,ak,, TMC leg 7: LOST !!! So much for my navigation and dead reckoning skills. OK, made it hard for myself by selecting 6/8 overcast and stiff crosswind, so that didn't help. In combination with little daylight it was apparently a little bit too much. Also no NDB readings in PARC area!! Ended up 31 (!) miles NE of PARC, so headed back. With ATC help found field at last. Landed on vapors from 2nd selected fuel tank. (one tank to go)

Paul van den Berg, 12-27-03, PABT-PAKP, 1.10, bgak036, Beaver amph.,ak,, TMC leg 6: flown at 3500 ft. Picked right valley thanks to VFR Sectional Chart, so no problems navigating. Getting darker by the way...

Paul van den Berg, 12-25-03, PAMH-PABT, 1.55, bgak036, Turbo Otter (amph.),ak,t, TMC leg 5: Took the "Kerosine" Otter for a change. Cruised at 3000'; no problems with elevation. Arrival at Bettles at dusk. Waterlanding; docked at Bluegrass terminal.

Paul van den Berg, 12-24-03, PASW-PAMH, 1.45, bgak036, Beaver Amph.,ak,, TMC leg 4: Did this leg at 6000 ft (climbed to 7000' once to clear a ridge), which resulted in breathtaking sceneries in the Alaska Range mountains. Flying "blind" into valleys, gambling there would be a way out. There was... Made NDB approach at PAMH.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.29.03, PAKP PABR, 1.42, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Getting to know a bit of huge ALASKA.

tony brown, 12-29-03, egpd-egph, 1.00, bgak014, cessna cardinal 177,n,,

Gary McCarty, 12-28-03, TUPG-MBSY, 2.25, bgas031, C-210,s,,

Bill Hendrix, 12-28-03, KMEM-KDAL, 3.46, bgas046, DC-3,s,, Memphis to Dallas with stopover at KSHV. Raining at Dallas and the wind wasn't bad but it was moving that old DC-3 around pretty good on final to rwy 13R.

Bill Odell, 12-28-03, KBOS-KBUF, 2.7, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t, Intermediate stops at: KALB-KUCA - KITH

GEORGE LEACH, 12-28-03, KBGR-CYYC, 8.2, BGAN039, CONNY,n,,

Ed Burke, 12-26-03, EDDI-LGIR, 6.77, bgad011, Beech B58 Baron,n,, Tempelhof to Iraklion, Crete via a fuelling stop at Sagvar in Hungary. The Hungarians were not friendly with their approach visability, two- thirds of four-fifths of SFA!

Don Hulick, 12-27-03, TNCM-TNCE, 1.39, bgan033, Noordyun Norseman,s,, Flts CAR202,201,205,206,203 (Caribbean Shuttle) St. Maarten (TNCM) to Walblake (TQPF) back to St Maarten to St Barts (TFFI) back to St Maarten and finally to St Eustasius (FD Roosevlt, TNCE). Lots of short hops, lots of landings. Walblake and St Maarten had some pretty wicked turbulance on final, St Barts and FDR were somooth as you could ever ask for. Flew the Blue Moose, a 1939 vintage Noordyun Norseman. Great airplane, basically the same class as the Beaver.

John Kolmos, 12/27/03, CHP-PABT, 1.45, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, Your right, as soon as I took off and got some height I saw the "light" :-))

John Kolmos, 12/27/03, CEZ2-PAEA-CHP, 2.1, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, Stoped by customs took about 10-15 mins and I was off to CHP

John Kolmos, 12/27/03, CYOC-CEZ2, 1.4, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, The sun is in your eye's for sure. Could not find the strip circled and circled. Finaly located it and droped like a rock

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.27.03, PARK CYOC, 0.30, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Have downloaded more Alaskan scenery. Flew out from Old Crow. Looking forward to FS2004.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.27.03, PARK CYOC, 0.54, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Very much wanted to see the Aurora Borealis, skipped flights to get here.!

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.27.03, PABT PAKP, 0.54, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Some Challenge !!!!!!!!!!!! Had to go to 8000' in clear weather to observe those valleys. Then lowered to 4000' with a final right turn into Anaktuvuk Pass. Thank you Capt.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.26.03, YSCH YSSY, 1.24, BGAD027, DH-8,d,t, Night flight from Coffs to Sydney. Pax got there in time.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.26.03, YBNN YSCH, 1.18, BGAD027, DH-8,d,t, Dash flight: Bribane to Coffs Harbour.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.25.03, YBCG YBBN, 0.40, BGAD027, DH-8,d,t, Simple flt Coolangatta to Brisbane.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.25.03, PAMH PABT, 1.30, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, The 'Bettles' flight. Used 311 lbs fuel. Max height was 4500'. It was a long flight.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.25.03, PASW PAMH, 1.12, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, This semi darkness makes for tough VFR flying.Followed the river and found the pass. Actually quite miraculous and good fortune. To tooten high for 'straight in' so

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.25.03, YWLM YBCG, 2.00, BGAD027, DH-8,d,t, Airline flt Williamstown Coolangatta. Xmas day mess up. On AP--- dinner time, aircraft kept on flying--------------- The plan was for 68 mins, actual became 120 mins. The PIC should be sacked.

Meryl D Coon, 12-27-03, KDIN-MYNN, 1.48, BGAN038, PBY,s,, Catalina Jaunt Sector One

jack weimer, 12-27-03, pakp-parc, 1.02, bgas045, cessna c172,ak,, alt. 7500 feet

Bill Hendrix, 12-27-03, KBHM-KMEM, 1.32, bgas046, DC -4,s,, Non-stop Birmingham to Memphis

Gary McCarty, 12-27-03, TNCM-MKJP, 2.82, bgas031, Cheyenne 400,s,t,

Bill Odell, 12-27-03, KITH-KAUG, 2.82, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t, Intermediate stops at: KROC - KSYR - KBTV

Jim Urquhart, 12/27/03, PASX-PASW, 0.9, BGAS041, DHC2,ak,, Toughman challenge

John Kolmos, 12/27/03, PARC-CYOC, 1.2, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, Great views of the sunrise.

Frank Seigler, 12-25-03, CHP-PABT, 1.83, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Leg 11 Tough Man Challenge. Fuel Used 17.1 gals.

Frank Seigler, 12-25-03, CEZ2-PAEA-CHP, 1.72, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Leg 10 Tough Man Challenge. Fuel Used 15.7 gals.

Frank Seigler, 12-25-03, CYOC-CEZ2, 1.28, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Leg 9 Tough Man Challenge. Fuel used 12.6 gals.

Frank Seigler, 12-24-03, PARC-CYOC, 1.07, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Leg 8 Tough Man Challenge. Fuel Used 10.3 gals.

Frank Seigler, 12-24-03, PAKP-PARC, 1.05, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Leg 7 Tough Man Challenge. Fuel Used 9.0 gals.

Rob Finn, 12-27-03, GAAR 2004, 2400.00, bgad 003, various,d,, Hi Bill, This is my estimated flight time while preparing the GAAR.

Jim Uruqhart, 12/26/03, PAIL-PASX, 1.1, BGAS041, DHC2,ak,, Toughman flight

peter waldron, 12-28-03, YMML-YPAD, 2.33, bgad024, DC3,d,,

Jerry Luke, 12-28-03, CHP-PABT, 1.20, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Leg 11 of TMC. I sure appreciate the NDB at Bettles. I'm looking forward to seeing this place in the daylight. Must be beautiful. Well, this has been a great challenge and I'm grateful to those who put it together. Thanks! :)

Bill Agee, 12-26-03, mmpr-mmlm, 2.49, bgas006, dhc-3-1000,s,,Punta Arenas to Tijuana Flight Part one. Puerto Vallarta to Isla Mardra to Los Mochis. Speed avg 152 kts, Fuel 795 lbs.

Bill Agee, 12-26-03, mmaa-mmpr, 2.43, bgas006, dhc-3-1000,s,, Punta Arenas to Tijuana Flight Part one. Acapulco to Gardenas to Puerto Vallarta. Speed avg 153 kts, Fuel 770 lbs.

Gary McCarty, 12-26-03, TJSJ-TJSJ, 1.97, bgas031, AC-680,s,, TIST-TJSJ-TISX

Bill Odell, 12-26-03, KBOS - KART, 2.65, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t, Intermediate stops at: KALB-KSLK-KSYR

Jim Urquhart, 12/26/03, PAPH-PAIL, 1.8, BGAS041, DHC2,ak,, Toughman Challenge

Jery Luke, 12-28-03, CEZ2-PAEA-CHP, 1.37, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Leg 10 of TMC. Enjoyed dodging the trees on landing at both airports. 10 customs stop at Eagle. It was a little bit lighter on these legs (maybe I'm just getting used to the dark).

John Kolmos, 12/25/03, PAKP-PARC, 1.6, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, OK, this was tough, weather OK, but losing light fast on this trip. Went to 8500 and worked my way slow around till I saw the Lake and spirled down. Landed on 2. Man going to get some rest will start out again tomorrow.

John Kolmos, 12/25/03, PABT-PAKP, 0.80, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, Waited for over an hour, got something to eat in the mean time. It let up some and the weather report said no snow and broken at 8500 about 5 miles out. Started to get dark, get's dark fast up here this time of year. Well ventured out to try it, this is the toughman challenge. Did well , no close calls that I could see anyway : - ))

John Kolmos, 12/25/03, PAMH-PABT, 1.57, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, Started snowing about 10miles out. vis.went sown to 2miles. Tough but got in OK. Will wait till it lets up some.

John Lawler, 12-25-03, PABT-PAPH, 5.75, bgad017, DHC-3 Otter,ak,, Via CJX. Start of the long haul home (or somewhere else?). 1st leg 185min, 2nd leg 160min. Crooked Creek lay under a low overcast and I was very tempted to go elsewhere, but got in safely enough.

Bill Hendrix, 12-25-03, KATL-KBHM, 1.13, bgas046, DC-4,s,, Non-stop KATL-KBHM

Don Hulick, 12-25-03, X44-MYBS, 0.45, bgan033, Grumman G21,s,, Flt CAR77, Miami Seabase (X44) to Bimini Seabase. Nice short flight over the water on a beautiful Christmas afternoon (Double pay for holidays?). Airborne at 1357, on deck (afloat?) at 1424. Winds were light, clouds were nonexistant, temps in the 70s. Beats Bangor (46* and rain) seven ways from Sunday!!!!!

Gary McCarty, 12-25-03, KISP-KASE, 3.63, bgas031, Lear- 45,n,t,

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.25.03, PAMH PABT, 1.30, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Long flight in the Otter. Departed 11 am local time yet it became dark at about midday? Followed the captain's directions, found this pass and sneaked through at 4000' Airport scenery at Bettles feels okay.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.25.03, PASW PAMH, 1.06, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, followed the river and found the pass. Nice scenery on either side of aircraft. Turns: one right then one left and straighten out.

John Kolmos, 12/25/03, PASW-PAMH, 1.00, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, Getting around those mountains was great fun. Glad the weather cleared!

John Kolmos, 12/24/03, PASX-PASW, 0.80, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, Great flight, enjoyed getting around these mountains. Ceiling at 5500'.

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-25-03, PAMH-PABT, 1.23, bgad-022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLANGE 05

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-25-03, PASW-PAMH, 0.85, bgad-022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLANGE 04

Gayngel van den Ing, 12-25-03, PASX-PASW, 0.7, bgad-022, SUPER OTTER,ak,, TOUGH MAN CHALLANGE 03

Jim Urquhart, 12/24/03, KNEW-KSTL, 4.0, BGAS041, DC3,s,, With intermediate stops at KHKS & KMEM

Bill Hendrix, 12-24-03, KPNS-KATL, 1.36, bgas046, DC-4,s,, Non-stop to Atlanta. Everything went smooth until I started to flare for runway 27 and some clown in a 737 pulled out on the runway to take off and I had to pull up to keep from hitting him. Went ahead and landed long and the tower never said a thing about it. Don't think they even saw him.

Bill Odell, 12-24-03, 6N7 - 7N2, 0.42, bgak004, Otter/floats,n,,

Bill Agee, 12-24-03, mgsj-z22w, 2.87, bgas006, dhc-3-1000,s,, Punta Arenas to Barrow Part One. Punta Arenas to Tijuana. Stop at MMTP. Speed 154 kts, fuel 932 lbs.

Gary McCarty, 12-24-03, KISP-KTVL, 5.63, bgas031, Hawker 400XP,n,t, KMCI

Bill Odell, 12-24-03, KBOS - KBHB, 1.2, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t,

Jerry Luke, 12-27-03, CYOC-CEZ2, 1.20, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, There were no useful navaids on this leg. I felt like I was flying blind (not to mention the sun in my eyes, though it was NICE to finally see some sun!). When I finally arrived at Chapman Lake, I circled and circled and circled trying to find the strip!! When I finally spotted it out my window, it was gone! There it is again...nope, gone again...FINALLY, after about 5 passes, and a narrow miss with the ground (50 ft), I zeroed in on it, dropped full flaps and crossed my fingers. A little beta thrust after landing and whew! Done!

Jerry Luke, 12-27-03, PARC-CYOC, .83, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, A very relaxing and colorful flight. Old Crow was tough to spot in the dark, and when I finally spotted it I was a bit high. Worked out ok in the end, though.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.24.03, PASX PASW, 0.54, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter,ak,, Nice flight used 27 gallons of fuel. On landing had to go around then set her down from the East. Low sun is intriguing.

Don Hulick, 12-23-03, X44-MYAW, 1.26, bgan033, Grumman G21,s,, Flt CAR83, General Cargo, from Miami Seabase to Walker's Cay Flew the Goose at 5500 ft, 131 miles. Used Westend NDB as a waypoint/Nav fix. Happy Hloidays to all!!!!

Frank Seigler, 12-23-03, PAMH-PABT, 1.55, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Tough Man Challenge Leg 5. Departed Minchumina and flew course 337 until picked up Bear Creek NDB. Tracked to NDB then flew course 343 until picked up Bettles NDB. Tracked NDB to Bettles. Altitude 3500. Fuel used 14.6 gal.

Frank Seigler, 12-23-03, PASW-PAMH, 1.10, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Tough Man Challenge Leg 4. Departed Skwentna and flew course 321 until picking up Minchumina NDB. Tracked NDB to Minchumina. Altitude 8500. Fuel used 9.6 gal.

Frank Seigler, 12-23-03, PASX-PASW, 0.82, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Departed Soldotna and flew course of 334 to Skwentna. Altitude 4500. Fuel used 7.7 gals.

John Kolmos, 12/23/03, PAIL-PASX, 1.1, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, This was a bit of a challenge. Low clouds came in about 20 miles out.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.23.03, PAIL PASX, 1.24, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Tough alright!! Well it is meant to be a Challenge. I had fair weather that was okay untill halfway when the ceiling came down to about 4500'. Escaped to 6000' and in the last 50 miles dropped to 2500' over water and VMC. Landing was fair.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.23.03, PAKN PAIL, 0.48, BGAD027, DHC-2 Beaver [wheel-ski],ak,, Flight from King Salmon to PAIL in a Beaver. Similar to the Otter in many ways.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.23.03, PAKN PAIL, 0.46, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Flight from King Salmon to PAIL. This time in daylight with a bit of snow. Jeppeson real weather was kind.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.23.03, PAKN PAII, 0.30, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land),ak,, Flight from King Salmon. Oops, got into the wrong destination, should be PAIL not PAII. Yes that is less than half-way. Better start again.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.23.03, PAPH to PAKN, 2.06, BGAD027, DHC-3 Otter (Land), ak,, first go on the Toughman in Capt Odell's nice Otter, departed at 3.30 pm, daylight fading fast. Got into King Salmon to overnight. Some stellar navigation,i.e. "follow that star". Tried to get to PAIL but got bushed somewhat-- 180 degrees was called for hence very long flight.

Bill Hendrix, 12-23-03, KTPA-KPNS, 2.12, bgas046, Aero Commander 680,s,, Non-stop Tampa to Pensacola

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.22.03, YMAV YMAV, 0.32, BGAD027, JS41 jetstream,d,t, Testing; the jetstream is a very nice airplane.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.22.03, YMAV YMAV, 0.42, BGAD027, DHC3T Turbine Otter,d,t, Testing the turbo Otter, it is very nice to fly but over-sophisticated for the Toughman Challenge. It's got 'all the bells'. No challenge for

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.21.03, YMML YWLM , 1.42, BGAD027, Challenger 604 BizJet,d,t, Melbourne to Williamstown Airbase in the bizjet via Sydney Intl to pick up pax.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.21.03, YSCB YMML, 1.00, BGAD027, Challenger 604 BizJet,d,t, Canberra to Melbourne in bizjet.

Jerry Luke, 12-26-03, PAKP-PARC, .87, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Altitudes varied from 8,500' to 6,500'. Did we cross a time zone? If so, I need to add an hour to my reported time. Almost flew right by the airport. It was off to my left. Thank goodness for runway lights. It will be nice to fly in daylight again, someday. :)

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.21.03, YSCB YMBN, 0.30, BGAD027, DH106 Comet 4C,d,t, history, Canberra via Sydney to Melbourne.

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.21.03, YSSY YSCB, 0.30, BGAD027, Challenger 604 BizJet,d,t, airline flight Sydney to Canberra

Adrian Hoogenbosch, 12.20.03, YPMQ YSSY, 0.54, BGAD027, B717-200,d,t, airline flight Port McQuarry to Sydney

Jerry Luke, 12-26-03, PABT-PAKP, .55, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Leg 6 of TMC. Decided to spend Christmas day in Bettles. Very nice. Started this leg at 4,500 ft but moved up to 5,500 ft because it was so darn hard to see anything in the twilight.

jack weimer, 12-23-03, pabt-pakp, .41, bgas045, cessna c172,ak,, 2nd flight fuel burned 7 gal. distance 74 miles 5500 feet

Tom Burrill, 12-23-03, KJMS-KBIS, .7, bgak033, DC 3,n,,

Tom Burrill, 12-23-03, KFAR-KJMS, .7, bgak033, DC 3,n,,

Tom Burrill, 12-23-03, PAHN-PAJN, .6, bgak033, DC 3,ak,,

gary McCarty, 12-23-03, KISP-KJAC, 5.00, bgas031, Hawker 400,n,t,

Jerry Luke, 12-24-03, PAMH-PABT, 1.17, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Leg 5 of TMC. Left PAMH heading for Tanana (Bear Creek) NDB, then heading of 340 to the pass mentioned in the instructions. On through the pass at 3,500' to PABT. The Northern Lights on this leg were AWESOME!! First time I've ever seen them! I was glad to see Bettles had an ILS, which lit up the airport quite nicely in the DARK. Who put those trees at the threshhold of rwy 1? NOT what I wanted to see on short final, popping out of the dark. Thank goodness I was high on approach! GREAT flight!

Jerry Luke, 12-23-03, PASW-PAMH, .75, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Leg 4 of TMC. So far, so good...

Jerry Luke, 12-23-03, PASX-PASW, .68, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, I'm becoming an expert at flying via NDB's!

tony brown, 12-23-03, edds-ebos, 1.75, bgak014, cessna 421, n,,

Bill Agee, 12-23-03, mnmg-mgsj, 1.90, bgas006, dhc-3-1000,s,, Punta Arenas to Tijuana Flight. Managua to mgsj. Avg. speed 154 kts, Fuel 614lbs.

Bill Agee, 12-23-03, z24x-mnmg, 1.93, bgas006, dhc-3-1000,s,, Punta Arenas to Tijuana Flight. Puerto Armuelles to Managua. Avg. speed 147 kts, Fuel 558lbs.

Bill Odell, 12-23-03, KBOS - KWVL, 1.23, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t, Intermediate stop at: KAUG

GEORGE LEACH, 12-13-03, CYHU-KLEX, 3, BGAN039, DC3,n,, RETURNTRIP

GEORGE LEACH, 12-13-03, KLEX-CYHU, 3.1, BGAN039, DC3,n,,

Don Hulick, 12-22-03, TIST-TFFR, 1.69, bgan033, C-123,s,, Flt CAR27, St. Thomas (TIST)- St. Maarten (TNCM)- Port a Pitre (TFFR). Another great flight "Down Island, Mon". Had to go around TWICE at Port a Pitre, pretty busy place, for such a small island.

Paul van den Berg, 12-22-03, PASX-PASV, 1.05, bgak036, Beaver Amph.,ak,, TMC leg 3. Dawn departure, so plenty of daylight at arrival. 6/8 clouds at 2000 at above. Hazy. Used Wildwood NDB as major 'backcourse' navaid (no VOR in my Beaver) along the way until Beluga Mountain was spotted in front. From this big landmark on it was easy.

Frank Seigler, 12-22-03, PAIL-PASX, 1.20, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Tough Man Challenge Leg 2 Departed Iliamna and flew course of 047 degrees until I picked up Soldotna NDB. Tracked NDB to Soldotna. Max altitude 4500. Used 8.7 gals of fuel.

Frank Seigler, 12-22-03, PAPH-PAIL, 1.83, BBAS001, Aviat A1-B Husky (Amphib),ak,, Tough Man Challenge Leg 1 Departed Port Heiden at 10:00 and flew course of 015 degrees until I picked up the King Salmon NDB. Tracked to and slightly past King Salmon NDB until I picked up the Kulik Lake NDB. Tracked to NDB then tracked the Iliamna NDB to Iliamna. Used 16.8 gals of fuel.

Tom Burrill, 12-22-03, PAGY-PAHN, .2, bgak033, DC 3,ak,,

Tom Burrill, 12-22-03, PAHN-PAGY, .5, bgak033, DC 3,ak,,

Tom Burrill, 12-22-03, PAJN-PAHN, .7, bgak033, DC 3,ak,,

Tom Burrill, 12-17-03, 00CL-KOAK, 1.1, bgak033, DC 3,ak,,

Tom Burrill, 12-16-03, 4SD-00CL, .96, bgak033, DC 3,s,,

Tom Burrill, 12-04-03, KEK0-4SD, 1.4, bgak033, DC 3,s,,

Tom Burrill, 12-13-03, U42-KEKO, 1.2, bgak033, DC 3,s,,

Tom Burrill, 12-04-03, KRKS-U42, .9, bgak033, DC 3,n,,

Tom Burrill, 12-02-03, KCYS-KRKS, 1.3, bgak033, DC 3,n,,

Tom Burrill, 12-01-03, KGRI-KCYS, 1.7, bgak033, DC3,n,,

Jerry Luke, 12-22-03, PAIL-PASX, .85, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Leg 2 of TMC. Capt Bill Odell said our knuckles wouldn't get too white. I must have flown a different route because at 3,500 ft, my knucles were white a few times. :)

Bill Von Sennet, 12-22-03, paea-chp, 0.90, bgas001, DHC-3 Otter,ak,, c/m 6500' hdg 235 deg. tuned fyu 114.40 expecting a 55 min flight, watching for dme 67.5 and bearing 316 deg. Reached 67.5 before intercepting 316 bearing so I knew I was north of course. Saw two airports one to my left (south) one straight ahead. Turned south and followed another aircraft that was doing touch and goes. Otter is refueled and ready for the final leg tommorrow. Even though I never saw the Northern Lights this has been a great adventure Capt. Odell - Thanks for all of your efforts.

Bill Von Sennet, 12-22-03, cez2-paea, 0.67, bgas001, DHC-3 Otter,ak,, c/m 7,500 hdg 235deg. Tuned eaa dme and Northway VOR. Waiting for 162 deg radial. and dme 0 Intercepted radial at dme >7 so I knew I was either north or south of course. Tracked northway vor and eagle dme decreased so I knew I was north. Found Eagle and reported to customs

John Kolmos, 12/22/03, PAPH-PAIL, 1.86, BGAN029, PC-6,ak,, So far not bad...

Jim Urquhart, 12/22/03, KLAX-KLGA, 7.5, BGAS041, L1049,s,, Non-stop

GEORGE LEACH, 12-22-03, CYYC-KBGR, 8.1, BGAN039, CONNY,n,,

Gary McCarty, 12-22-03, KEYW-MYAP, 3.54, bgas031, DHC-7,s,t, MYGF-MYX6-MYER-MYSM-MYEF

Bill Hendrix, 12-22-03, KJAX-KTPA, 1.00, bgas046, DC-4,s,, Non-stop flight Jacksonville to Tampa.

Bill Odell, 12-22-03, KACK-KBOS, 00.68, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t, Intermediate Stop: KHYN

tony brown, 12-22-03, loww-edds, 2.00, bgak014, cessna 421,n,, Snowing in Stuttgart

Bill Odell, 12-21-03, KMVY-KMPV, 1.31, bgak004, Twin Otter,n,t, Intwermediate stops at: KBOS - KLEB

Tom Goodrick, 12-22-03, PABT PAKP, 0.58, , Cessna 208B,ak,t, I used today's date - 12/22. It was dark when I took off at 11:00am and did not improve though there was sunlight on a few peaks. The valleys stayed dark. I intended to fly a valley to another valley to PBKP. But I could not see any valleys so I climbed to 8500 feet and flew direct by NDB. About halfway (by time) I turned 30 degrees left hoping to be over the valley when the NDB pointed along 010 degrees to the runway. That was not wuite the right course. But I saw the light at the airport some distance away and flew to it. The landing went well. This should be called 'Deadmans Challenge.' Used 28 gals.

Jerry Luke, 12-22-03, PAPH-PAIL, 1.30, guest, Cessna 208B,ak,t, Leg 1 of TMC. Very nice flight. Looking forward (I think) to the challenges that lie ahead.

Coleman Green, 12-22-03, PAVD-MDC, 1.00, bgak011,ak,, Beaver, Carried badly needed medical supplies to Modds Cove.

Paul van den Berg, 12-21-03, PAIL-PASX, 1.52, bgak036, Beaver Amph.,ak,, Leg2 TMC. From Iliamna headed north over Lake Clark and then flew east to enter Lake Kontrashibuna and the Lake Clark Nat. Park Mountain range. Found my way through valleys and passes at 3500 ft. Had to turn 180 deg. only once... (Good thing I have a sectional chart of this area!) Finally cleared mountains over Chinitria Bay and crossed Cook Inlet. Great flight !! (see screenshot)

Paul van den Berg, 12-20-03, PAPH-PAIL, 2.17, bgak036, Beaver Amph.,ak,, Leg 1 TMC. Go-around at PAIL: Caravan on runway!

Paul van den Berg, 12-19-03, W55-W39, 0.85, bgak036, Beaver Amph.,ak,, Dropped off some fishermen at Roche Harbor, San Juan Isl.

Paul van den Berg, 12-16-03, KSEA-W55, 0.2, bgak036, Beaver Amph.,n,, Empty (positioning) flight from Boeing Field to Kenmore Air seaplane base downtown Seattle, to pick up some tourists for San Juan Islands.

Paul van den Berg, 11-30-03, PABT-5V5, 0.92, bgak036, DHC-2 Beaver Amphib.,ak,, Test flight. Route via PPC NDB. Great Bushplane!

Jim Urquhart, 12-21-03, KLGA-KLAX, 8.9, BGAS041, L1049,n,, Intermediate stop at KMDW

GEORGE LEACH, 122103, KBGR-CYYC, 8.3, BGAN039, CONNIE,n,,

Don Hulick, 12-21-03, TNCM-TKPK, .65, bgan033, C-123,s,, Flt CAR21, St. Maarten(TNCM)-St. Barts(TFFJ)-St. Kitts(TKPK) Got tired of Northern winters, so I will be banging around "Down Island" for awhile. St. Barts is an uncontrolled airport, NO TRAFFIC!!!! Temps in the 70s, partly cloudy, nice change from Boston! St. Kitts was the same. Think I can deal with this for a bit. (I spent a few minutes at St Barts about 8 years ago, watching planes land. I was on a moped high above the field in the “notch” you have to fly through. Quite an experience Capt. Bill)

Gary McCarty, 12-21-03, TJSJ-KEYW, 3.40, bgas031, L-1049,s,,

tony brown, 12-20-03, lowi-loww, 1.25, bgak014, dash 8,n,t,

jack weimer, 12-20-03, pabt-pakp, .39, bgas045, cessna c172,ak,, fuel burned 6.9 gal distance 74 miles heading 329 degs.

Perry Hayward, 12-20-03, PASW-PAMH, 1.08, bgan034, DHC-3 Otter,ak,, Leg #4 - Nice mountains, and a great sunset! The sun sure does set early up here this time of the year.

Perry Hayward, 12-20-03, PASX -PASW, 1.12, bgan034, DHC-3 Otter,ak,, Leg #3 - Navigation went much better, that is until things got very quiet in the cockpit. I ran a fuel tank dry and had to switch tanks and restart in the air! That gets the heart rate up.

Perry Hayward, 12-20-03, PAIL -PASX, 1.52, bgan034, DHC-3 Otter,ak,, A bit of sloppy navigation, but I made it.

Norm Holman, 12-20-03, KBUR-KJFK, 08.50, bgad026, Connie,d,, BGAD217, Round the World leg 5.

Norm Holman, 12-21-03, PHNL-KBUR, 08.75, bgad026, Connie,d,, BGAD 217, Round the World, leg 4.

Norm Holman, 12-21-03, NFFN-PHNL, 10.85, bgad026, Connie,d,, BGAD 217, Round the World, leg 3.

Norm Holman, 12-21-03, NZAA-NFFN, 4.60, bgad026, Connie,d,, BGAD 217, Round the World, leg 2

Norm Holman, 12-21-03, YSSY-NZAA, 4.60, bgad026, Connie,d,, BGAD 217, Round the World

Brantley Tillery, 12-20-03, KLEX-KORF, 3.1, BGAN009, DC-3,n,, I LOVE THE DC-3 B.G.A. REPAINT IN FS9. THANKS FOR HAVING THIS ONE DONE. (OK! Coleman Green did it, and he also did Mike Stones Connie which will be on the web-site by Jan 1^st Capt. Bill)

Tom Goodrick, 12-20-03, PASW PABT, 2.42, , Cessna 208B,ak,t, TMC leg 4. Used 105.14 gal. About time to fill. Still carrying 1340 lbs in the cabin. Flew at 4500 feet. Came through mountains departing toward 290 degrees. Followed a river valley across the mountains and then direct VOR to TAL and BTT with NDB backup on each one. Night landing at 2:45 pm worked out okay.

Coleman Green, 12-20-03, CYRL-CYTL, 1.83, bgak011, DHC-2 Beaver,ak,,