Post by uhug on Dec 23, 2013 5:37:58 GMT -5
Sunny sunday afternoon in YGEL / Geralton, WA. I have to report for duty, for a short Cargoflight up to YSHK / Shark Bay.
WX: 09018KT / CAVOK / 21/01 / Q1014
After Starting Eng#1 - Oil Pressure: CHECK / Fuel Pressure: CHECK / Generator: ON / Temperatures: CHECK / Hydraulic: CHECK/ Ship Battery: ON SHIP / Hooray, Engine is running, go ahead and make my day!!
GPU Cart: OFF, Disconnect - Unfortunately no aircondition in my sticky cockpit!
CLR received, taxiing to rwy03!
VH-UYC is ready for departure, route north. Here we go!
Ah, Geralton on my left: The town is an important service centre for regional mining, fishing, wheat, sheep and tourism industries.
Every week, Geraldton is home to many activities that appeal to a diverse range of people. Markets, family fetes, outdoor movies, comedy shows and much more can regularly be found happening around the city.
Next waypoint: Kalbarri. It's a coastal town in the Mid West region located 592 km north of Perth, Western Australia. The town is found at the mouth of the Murchison River.
Shark Bay is a World Heritage Site in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
The bay itself covers an area of 10,000 km², with an average depth of 10 metres. It is divided by shallow banks and has many peninsulas and islands. The coastline is over 1,500 km long.
There are over 323 fish species, with many sharks and rays! "In Thrust I Trust"!
ATC cleared me for rwy18, left turn heading 240
Long final rwy18. Checklist processed! Wind: 15417KT!!
Smooth landing.
Taxiing to the ramp. A dusty affair!
Unload the cargo - and clock out!