Dispite the unfortunate situation with Lawrence's plane we both enjoyed this trip to Manitoba. The weather didn't co-orperate as much as we would have liked but that is the nature of travel by air in these ultralight aircraft. We saw some interesting and amazing country and I hope to do this same trip again someday.
We flew approximately 1650 miles in about 31 hours. My (Marty) fuel burn was about 3.45 gallons per hour with an average speed of 53.5 miles per hour based on ground speed including all run up time and takeoffs and landings. All in all not too bad for the RX550 Beaver and a 503 Rotax engine. Lawrence's fuel burn in the Mini Max on the Herth engine was more like 3.0 -3.2 gallons per hour with the same average speeds.
After a quick check of the engine, Lawrence may have been forced down by fouled sparks but it is too soon to be 100% certain at this point. He will need to get a new prop and check the engine out first. Despite the damage we are all optomistic that the plane can be repaired and fly once more. The main damage appeared to be the landing gear on the left side, with the left wing needing to be checked at the strut mounting point for any hidden damage.
Lawrence is physically fine, the plane did as it was designed to do, protect it's passenger by taking the hit. I am confident we will all fly again together another day.
Special thanks go out to Larry Oddan and Brian Wilson for the day spent disassembling and transporting Lawrence's plane, and to George Brackenbury of Maple Creek for helping us out as well. Thanks also to Debbie Bauer who was the landowner and helped with the plane.
I would also like to thank Harv's Air of Steinbach South for making our stay comfortable, Darrell Nordstrom of Steinbach for providing a vehicle for us to use in Steinbach, and Tom in Weyburn for his hospitlity.
I would also like to thank my wife, Lauretta for the numerous weather briefings, as she was our flight itinerary contact person throughout 90% of the flight.
I especially wish to thank Lawrence for coming along on my adventure to Manitoba and look forward to future adventures with Lawrence and all my flying friends from the Lethbridge Sport Flyers in Lethbridge, Alberta and surrounding communities. Visit us often at http://www.lethbridgesportflyers.com/
Marty Nordstrom / Lawrence Van Egmond
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Maple Creek to home August 24
George is at the AP at 8 sharp and caughts up still napping. We go to breakfast and Roy soon arrives via car. Minutes after we are back at the AP, Larry and Brian arrive with trailer in tow. We are soon out to Lawrences plane and begin the disassembly for transport back to Lethbridge. The guys will be my ground support as we all soon begin the 3 hour journey home.
We departed Maple Creek at 10 minutes to two. It was nice to have ground support on this last leg of the journey home. I followed #1 highway most of the way out of Sask. , flew south of the Medicine Hat zone and headed for the planned stop for refueling in Bow Island. I landed in Bow Island about 2 hours later and soon Larry, Brian and Lawrence arrived with the additional 25 litres of fuel for the remaining one hour to my home strip at Rednek Air by Coaldale.
As I departed Bow Island however my engine started to cough for the first time on the trip. Twelve minutes later I was back on the taxi way changing the spark plugs that had been now become fouled from the 100 low lead fuel. After the change I was underway and headed home.
I arrived at Rednek strip with Lauretta eagerly awaiting my return. I landed at the strip at 5:36 and was glad to be back home. Larry, Brian and Lawrence were on #3 highway as I landed and they continued on to Lethbridge and offloaded Lawrence's plane.
Marty / Lawrence
We departed Maple Creek at 10 minutes to two. It was nice to have ground support on this last leg of the journey home. I followed #1 highway most of the way out of Sask. , flew south of the Medicine Hat zone and headed for the planned stop for refueling in Bow Island. I landed in Bow Island about 2 hours later and soon Larry, Brian and Lawrence arrived with the additional 25 litres of fuel for the remaining one hour to my home strip at Rednek Air by Coaldale.
As I departed Bow Island however my engine started to cough for the first time on the trip. Twelve minutes later I was back on the taxi way changing the spark plugs that had been now become fouled from the 100 low lead fuel. After the change I was underway and headed home.
I arrived at Rednek strip with Lauretta eagerly awaiting my return. I landed at the strip at 5:36 and was glad to be back home. Larry, Brian and Lawrence were on #3 highway as I landed and they continued on to Lethbridge and offloaded Lawrence's plane.
Marty / Lawrence
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Weyburn - Assiniboia - Shaunavon - Maple Creek Aug 23
We are up at 6am and the weather n Weyburn is looking good. We have a quick breakfast and at 6:30 are airborne enroute to Assiniboia. It is good to finally be moving. Tom arrives just as we depart and wishes us a good flight. About 2 and 1/2 hours later we arrive in Assiniboia. We call the town for fuel and are off to Shaunavon by about 10:15. The country is a flat yet very interesting plate of rivers, beautiful farmyards, and small communities. Soon we are landing in Shaunavon. It's 12:40 and we are finally loosing the wind. We make a decsion to head for Roy's place north of Irvine. Our flight path will take us over the north edge of the Cypress Hills and also over Maple Creek.
As we near Maple Creek Lawrence's batteries give out on his radio and we decide to land in Maple Creek. I make the calls as we approach and soon we are down on runway 23. It's 2:30 and I sit in the plane as Lawrence changes batteries. We depart 7 minutes later on 05 as the sock is now suggesting and fly around the east end of Maple Creek and turn to head west toward Roy's.
As we are slowly climbing to 4500 ft Lawrence is in trouble. We are in contact as he starts descending. His plane is on one cylinder and he is looking for a place to land. I turn east to watch as he has also turn into the wind. He has found a spot that looks like a good choice and is descending. As he is about to touch down I see a small cloud of dust, a second and then a third as I see him come to a stop. By now I am dropping altitude and I see him out of the plane, he is OK and I am very glad to see him walking around. He says "Do not land here" "I,m Ok, but the planes a wreck". We decide that I should return to the AP and try find a ride and pick him up.
Back at the AP I introduce myself to George Brackenbury, who happens to have just seen us depart and is now at the AP hoping that we were a local flight. George quickly volunteers to drive to the landing sight after I explain what happened. As we arrive Lawrence is walking back toward town. We pick him up an drive to the plane to pick up his things as we know we will be there for the night. Lawrence is OK and as we look at the plane I looked at Lawrence and gave a hug. I told him the plane is just a thing but he isn't and it did what is designed to do, getting him to the ground safely. As we look at the alfalfa field it is surface irragated with raised strips of soil about 30 feet apart. Lawrence landed 90 degrees to these and the result is that the landing gear has been destroyed. Another 50 feet to the north would have made all the difference but there are no significant visual clues from the air to see anything other then what looks like a good land spot.
We collect his things and George drives us back to the AP. We arrange for help and the planed is for Larry to bring a trailer in the morning. George volunteers to pick us up about 5:30 and we go out for supper. Meeting George is a blessing and we quickly find that friendly personally of a fellow pilot who just happened to be right where he was needed at the time.
After a good supper he drives us back to the AP and Roy has flown in from Irvine. We visit and discuss the plans for the morning. George will oick us up for breakfast at 8am, we turn in soon, enough adventures for today.
Marty / Lawrence
As we near Maple Creek Lawrence's batteries give out on his radio and we decide to land in Maple Creek. I make the calls as we approach and soon we are down on runway 23. It's 2:30 and I sit in the plane as Lawrence changes batteries. We depart 7 minutes later on 05 as the sock is now suggesting and fly around the east end of Maple Creek and turn to head west toward Roy's.
As we are slowly climbing to 4500 ft Lawrence is in trouble. We are in contact as he starts descending. His plane is on one cylinder and he is looking for a place to land. I turn east to watch as he has also turn into the wind. He has found a spot that looks like a good choice and is descending. As he is about to touch down I see a small cloud of dust, a second and then a third as I see him come to a stop. By now I am dropping altitude and I see him out of the plane, he is OK and I am very glad to see him walking around. He says "Do not land here" "I,m Ok, but the planes a wreck". We decide that I should return to the AP and try find a ride and pick him up.
Back at the AP I introduce myself to George Brackenbury, who happens to have just seen us depart and is now at the AP hoping that we were a local flight. George quickly volunteers to drive to the landing sight after I explain what happened. As we arrive Lawrence is walking back toward town. We pick him up an drive to the plane to pick up his things as we know we will be there for the night. Lawrence is OK and as we look at the plane I looked at Lawrence and gave a hug. I told him the plane is just a thing but he isn't and it did what is designed to do, getting him to the ground safely. As we look at the alfalfa field it is surface irragated with raised strips of soil about 30 feet apart. Lawrence landed 90 degrees to these and the result is that the landing gear has been destroyed. Another 50 feet to the north would have made all the difference but there are no significant visual clues from the air to see anything other then what looks like a good land spot.
We collect his things and George drives us back to the AP. We arrange for help and the planed is for Larry to bring a trailer in the morning. George volunteers to pick us up about 5:30 and we go out for supper. Meeting George is a blessing and we quickly find that friendly personally of a fellow pilot who just happened to be right where he was needed at the time.
After a good supper he drives us back to the AP and Roy has flown in from Irvine. We visit and discuss the plans for the morning. George will oick us up for breakfast at 8am, we turn in soon, enough adventures for today.
Marty / Lawrence
Weyburn Aug 22
We awoke to 40 knots winds in Weyburn this morning. Tom stopped in and said good morning as did Jim. We are here for the day for sure. We asked Tom if he would in interested in dinner and went to town with him. Vic a friend of Joe's from Disley overhearing a bit of our conversation sat in and introduced himself. We had a good visit and returned to the AP. We were hoping the wind would settle down a little but sure realized that this was not going to happen. We spent the day reading, computer games on my laptop and lookingaround the AP. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
Peter and his wife from Thurder Bay arrive in a RV9A and provide some good conversation as they check the weather ahead. Soon we turn in and hope for good winds in the morning.
Marty / Lawrence
Peter and his wife from Thurder Bay arrive in a RV9A and provide some good conversation as they check the weather ahead. Soon we turn in and hope for good winds in the morning.
Marty / Lawrence
Tuesday Aug 21 Carlyle
We booked a motel last night and had a shower, meal, a little veging in front of the TV and turned in. We had a good breakfast made repairs to the shock tabs on the beaver and managed to depart Carlyle for Weyburn at about 12:30. We arrived just shortly after 2Pm. Tom the AP manager was there to greet us. The predicted winds and storms arrived about 3:30 and we tied down to wait out the now 30 knot winds. Weyburn is a good choice of stops across southern Sask. and if you need to stop it is definately the place to do so. Tom is a retired gentleman and a man with a good heart. We soon were visiting and talking about the pictures on the wall of the AP office. We made a deal with Tom a free ride into town for a meal in exchange for us buying him supper, he quickly agreed. Later we met two of his friends who stop for coffee regularly, Jim and Dave who's visits with us made us feel welcomed, part of a network of pilots who are good people. After supper the first of the storm fronts crossed over Weyburn and one of the brightest full double rainbows I have seen appeared in the southern sky. I have some excellent photos that I will send for the Weyburn AP walls. The weather prediction is not looking good for Wednesday, looks like we may be spented tomorrow in Weyburn.
Marty / Lawrence
Marty / Lawrence
Monday, August 20, 2007
Steinbach - Carmen - Souris - Virden - Carlyle
We decided to push for home this morning. We made an attempt for Sprague and soon realized it would have taken about 2.5 hours to fly 60 miles. After returned to Steinbach South we looked at the weather forecast for all the points on our wish list and found that the only open window was to try get ahead of the weather and head for home or sit at Steinbach South for the next two day and try not look bored.
We left Steinbach with a good push and headed for Carmen. After fueling we headed for Souris and found everything all locked down. We decided with the wind push and the fuel on board to change our plan and head for Moosomin overflying Virden if we needed fuel. About 4 miles out of Virden we got forced down by the remains of the storm that had between Souris and Carlye. After some food and refueling the skies in the direction of Carlye started to clear and we headed for Carlye. Southern Sask had the best forecast and most importantly airports about every 100 miles or less. Perfect for a west headwind. We arrived about 7:30 pm after about an 1.5 hour flight. I have a little repair to make in the morning and then we will try for Weyburne. We know the weather will stop us for a day somewhere along the way , we think around Assiniboia.
So are we having fun yet? Yes, we have seen some amazing countryside, river systems, beaver damns, deer etc etc.
More when I can. We'll see what the weather looks like tomorrow.
Marty / Lawerence
We left Steinbach with a good push and headed for Carmen. After fueling we headed for Souris and found everything all locked down. We decided with the wind push and the fuel on board to change our plan and head for Moosomin overflying Virden if we needed fuel. About 4 miles out of Virden we got forced down by the remains of the storm that had between Souris and Carlye. After some food and refueling the skies in the direction of Carlye started to clear and we headed for Carlye. Southern Sask had the best forecast and most importantly airports about every 100 miles or less. Perfect for a west headwind. We arrived about 7:30 pm after about an 1.5 hour flight. I have a little repair to make in the morning and then we will try for Weyburne. We know the weather will stop us for a day somewhere along the way , we think around Assiniboia.
So are we having fun yet? Yes, we have seen some amazing countryside, river systems, beaver damns, deer etc etc.
More when I can. We'll see what the weather looks like tomorrow.
Marty / Lawerence
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Sunday 6pm ab time Steinbach
Well the weather did not co-operate this evening, the wind is still from the south east, down a little but not soon enough to look at Sprague. We will try in the morning before the still predicted rain and if that does not work it will be first light on Tuesday morning . If we get down to Sprague then it will be the start of the push for home.
Our plan is Steinbach South over Carmen to Brandon. Brandon to Carlye, over Weyburne to Assiniboia, over Shaunavin and on to Maple Creek. Maple Creek over Roy's and then home.
If all works we should be home on Wednesday evening at the earliest or Thursday afternoon at the latest. And of course all subject to weather, but it looks good at this point.
Marty / Lawrence
Our plan is Steinbach South over Carmen to Brandon. Brandon to Carlye, over Weyburne to Assiniboia, over Shaunavin and on to Maple Creek. Maple Creek over Roy's and then home.
If all works we should be home on Wednesday evening at the earliest or Thursday afternoon at the latest. And of course all subject to weather, but it looks good at this point.
Marty / Lawrence
Sunday Aug 19/07
I must mention that we have enjoyed the comments and discussions with many of the pilots training at Harv's. Harv Penner is running a smooth user friendly operation. It's a good facility.
One of the pilots we started talk with said that he was flying out of Lyncrest and lived at Fort Francis, Ont. I thought to myself, well that can only be one person, Doug Mcdonald. I was correct, Doug is the former President of the Manitoba Ultralight Association and he is also the moderater of Canultracom a group on Yahoo. I have emailed him many times and it was very good to finally meet him and put a face to a name. Doug is working on his Rec licence.
I also have to say I had a great time seeing my nephew Frank tie the knot. It was a beautiful sunny day Saturday afternoon. They had an outside wedding it his home in Marchand, Mb. The highlight was seeing him and his groomsmen riding into the yard on Harley Davidsons. Had a good time and returned to the tent at about midnight. Lauretta, Richard, Jeremy and Kira had driven Thursday night by car for the wedding. They picked up Crystal at the Winnipeg AP on Friday. It was good to see them and give by lovely wife a good hug and a kiss. Lauretta will visit her sister at their cottage for a day or two and fly out on Tuesday. Most of my nieces and nephews were there as well. It's always a pleasure to visit was family and see the new arrivals.
Lawrence and I were up at about 8 ab time this Sunday morning and had a good look at the weather reports. We have made a decision not to attempt the run up to The Pas. The weather system that prevented Joe from coming our direction is headed into the Dauphin / The Pas area. My fear is that if we wait for that system to move through we will lose the clearing weather that will be opening across south Sask. At this end it looks like there could be a south east wind with the clearing and we think it more prudent to make for home. The plan at this point is to see what tomorrows weather is like in Steinbach and perhaps push out as early as tomorrow.
But that's for tomorrow, today we headed to the annual BBQ at Lyncrest and we were part of the 40 plus planes that flew in. We had a great time, many people were very impressed that we were from Aberta and had flown across. We heard comments like " If these guys can fly cross Sask the little hop to Carmen, Mb shouldn't be too hard for us." "You ultralight guys sure have good radios." "Did you trailer your planes across?" "You flew from where?" It was fun. When we signed the visitor board there were several Holy Cow comments.
When departed to return to Steinbach in the 30 +KM wind I think every eye was watching. We are back in Steinbach waiting for the wind to calm down and then plan to head down to Sprague. I'm glad we pushed the wind a little to get to Lyncrest #2 on my list and hope the wind backs off a little so I can do #1 on my list. It is sure good to be experienced enough by the winds we fly in to know what and where the limits are.
Marty and Lawrence 3pm Mb time
One of the pilots we started talk with said that he was flying out of Lyncrest and lived at Fort Francis, Ont. I thought to myself, well that can only be one person, Doug Mcdonald. I was correct, Doug is the former President of the Manitoba Ultralight Association and he is also the moderater of Canultracom a group on Yahoo. I have emailed him many times and it was very good to finally meet him and put a face to a name. Doug is working on his Rec licence.
I also have to say I had a great time seeing my nephew Frank tie the knot. It was a beautiful sunny day Saturday afternoon. They had an outside wedding it his home in Marchand, Mb. The highlight was seeing him and his groomsmen riding into the yard on Harley Davidsons. Had a good time and returned to the tent at about midnight. Lauretta, Richard, Jeremy and Kira had driven Thursday night by car for the wedding. They picked up Crystal at the Winnipeg AP on Friday. It was good to see them and give by lovely wife a good hug and a kiss. Lauretta will visit her sister at their cottage for a day or two and fly out on Tuesday. Most of my nieces and nephews were there as well. It's always a pleasure to visit was family and see the new arrivals.
Lawrence and I were up at about 8 ab time this Sunday morning and had a good look at the weather reports. We have made a decision not to attempt the run up to The Pas. The weather system that prevented Joe from coming our direction is headed into the Dauphin / The Pas area. My fear is that if we wait for that system to move through we will lose the clearing weather that will be opening across south Sask. At this end it looks like there could be a south east wind with the clearing and we think it more prudent to make for home. The plan at this point is to see what tomorrows weather is like in Steinbach and perhaps push out as early as tomorrow.
But that's for tomorrow, today we headed to the annual BBQ at Lyncrest and we were part of the 40 plus planes that flew in. We had a great time, many people were very impressed that we were from Aberta and had flown across. We heard comments like " If these guys can fly cross Sask the little hop to Carmen, Mb shouldn't be too hard for us." "You ultralight guys sure have good radios." "Did you trailer your planes across?" "You flew from where?" It was fun. When we signed the visitor board there were several Holy Cow comments.
When departed to return to Steinbach in the 30 +KM wind I think every eye was watching. We are back in Steinbach waiting for the wind to calm down and then plan to head down to Sprague. I'm glad we pushed the wind a little to get to Lyncrest #2 on my list and hope the wind backs off a little so I can do #1 on my list. It is sure good to be experienced enough by the winds we fly in to know what and where the limits are.
Marty and Lawrence 3pm Mb time
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Steinbach Sat. Aug 18th
As we turned in last night coyotes annoucned there presents in the woods just north of the hangars. It remindered we of listening to them as a kid in Sprague. These guys sung for a good 5 minutes before deciding to move on. Maybe they were voice there opinion on the brightly starlite Mb skies. We awakened this morning to the usual sounds of airplanes departing on training flights out of Harv's. My phone soon annoucned a message from Joe. The weather across Sask. did change and it put a stop to his plans of joining with in Steinbach. Lawrence and I had breakfast and decided to have a look at the weather that Joe with refering to. It looks like we may be required to change of plans and start ruling in or out some of the legs we had hoped to fly. At this point heading to The Pas looks like that will not be possible. Sprague my mine hope for the trip looks like a excellence possiblity on Wed. but as it is only an hour away we hope to be able to look at that leg earlier. I have a wedding in Steinbach today and after that everything will depend on what the weather will let us do. 10:15 am More after we see tomorrows weather report.
Marty
Marty
Steinbach Friday Aug 17
Lawrence and I spent Friday resting up after the 12 hrs of flying. We did not too bad with the wind push flying the actual 760 miles flown in 12.6 hours. I burned about 218 litres of fuel which amount to 3.7 gallons per hour. We got a vehicle from my cousin in Steinbach and enjoyed dinner and supper un Steinbach. The people at Harv's are great hosts. They do say that the number of pilots that visit Steinbach South are very few. I think it must be the best kept secret in Southern Mb. We have water, access to showers, limited food ( we have it with us ) and a great runway and service area that is way better then some you would see at larger airports.
I have a wedding to attend on Saturday and it looks like the good weather that had been forcast may be changing. At this point Joe may still be coming from Lethbridge. More tomorrow.
Marty / Lawrence
I have a wedding to attend on Saturday and it looks like the good weather that had been forcast may be changing. At this point Joe may still be coming from Lethbridge. More tomorrow.
Marty / Lawrence
Friday, August 17, 2007
Gladstone to Steinbach Thursday
We departed Gladstone at 3:43 Mb time and headed for High Bluff a turn co-ordinate to keep us out of Portage traffic. This route put us over a farm near Woodside where my sister used to live and over my brother cabin. We could see Delta Marsh, and the first of the great Manitoba lakes. It was good to see things like the Winnipeg floodway and many of the sights that look so different from a car along the highway. Beautiful country, flat as a pancake but rich in memories. After the turn we stayed south of Winnipeg and out of their control zone. Steinbach was coming up fast on the GPS and soon we joining an unusually quiet Steinbach South. As there was no response on there radio, we careful looked into what is normaly busy skies, and entered the circuit for a landing at Steinbach South the home of Harv's Air a bbusy flight training center.
A half dozen young man were soon out of the hangar greeting these two guys that were out flying in the north wind. We soon realized that flight training had been shut down due to the winds and their radio had been turned off.
After introductions we tied down, set up camp and visited with more folks who soon arrived. The Cadets have been training at Harv's this past week. We watch a little airshow as one of the cadets got a ride in the Pitts. Blows me away to see the manovers that that plane can do.
We got a taxi ride to the Frantz Hotel had a Pickrel filet supper and a couple of drinks. A wonderful Manitoba treat. We got a taxi back to a how dark airport and hit the pillows. A wonderful day.
Marty / Lawrence
A half dozen young man were soon out of the hangar greeting these two guys that were out flying in the north wind. We soon realized that flight training had been shut down due to the winds and their radio had been turned off.
After introductions we tied down, set up camp and visited with more folks who soon arrived. The Cadets have been training at Harv's this past week. We watch a little airshow as one of the cadets got a ride in the Pitts. Blows me away to see the manovers that that plane can do.
We got a taxi ride to the Frantz Hotel had a Pickrel filet supper and a couple of drinks. A wonderful Manitoba treat. We got a taxi back to a how dark airport and hit the pillows. A wonderful day.
Marty / Lawrence
Moosomin to Gladstone Thursday
We departed Moosomin at 12:18 and arrived it Gladston, Manitoba at 2:18. We had a good push again and were challenged by the quartering crosswinds out of the north. We landed on grass this time and taxied in out of the wind. We had a good visit and coffee with Mr. Tiecrob and and his son. Again a good stop crossing the prairies, this gentleman are gracious hosts. After fueling and a bit of food it with time to push the last leg and head for Steinbach South.
Marty
Marty
Parr to Moosomin Aug 16 Thursday
After a good, howbeit cool night at Parr's, we fueled up and headed for Moosomin. We lifted off at 9:24 and arrived at Moosomin at 11:28. If an atempt to land on the grass strip we had to opt for the gravel strip. The north quatering crosswind that had been pushing us from Parr was now testing our skills at Moosomin. We made it safely to the ground and Mr. McLeod was out to greet us. We fueled, had something to eat, visited a bit and are soon ready to push on to Gladstone.
I must say that Moosomin is a beautiful stop if you are journeying across country. There is an excellent and very well kept club house. This is a farm strip and as we arrived an old gentleman who happened to be out stooking wheat in preparation for a old time thrashing event visited with us. Moosomin AP hosts about 300 people to this event. Pretty neat to see the many airplanes and especially the owners Super Cub.
Marty / Lawrence
I must say that Moosomin is a beautiful stop if you are journeying across country. There is an excellent and very well kept club house. This is a farm strip and as we arrived an old gentleman who happened to be out stooking wheat in preparation for a old time thrashing event visited with us. Moosomin AP hosts about 300 people to this event. Pretty neat to see the many airplanes and especially the owners Super Cub.
Marty / Lawrence
Swift Current to Parr /Regina
We lifted off at 1:27 and arrived at Parr/Regina at 3:43. Enough for today. Mr.Howard Parr was out greet us as we taxied in between the many hangars in his farmyard. We tied down and set up camp. We were soon ready for the night. Howard has a very fine main hangar and a good area for making supper and cooking coffee. We met an older gentleman who has a little shop in which he builds model airplanes. After supper we had a very good visit with him. A very talented man. He showed us an engine he built for one of his models where he created a opposed twin cycler engine out of two single engines. Very impressive.
A comment about landing, let's say it was rather tricky with a stiff north quartering cross wind.
Marty / Lawrence
A comment about landing, let's say it was rather tricky with a stiff north quartering cross wind.
Marty / Lawrence
Maple Creek to Swift Current
After lifting off at 10:56 we arrived to a stiff north wind at Swift Current. We landed at 12:32 and had a snack and refueled. We headed out at 1:27 and soon realized we were going to get a little push. The flight between Maple Creek and Swift Current was a little rougher but enjoyable. Beautiful country we live in.
MARTY
MARTY
Coaldale to Maple Creek
Lawrence and I left Redneck Airstrip at 7:05 on Wednesday morning and landed at Maple creek at 10:05. It was a smooth flight very little wind. It was a beautiful morning flight. We refueled and set off for Swift Current at 10:56.
Marty & Lawrence
Marty & Lawrence
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Final plans
The 15th is getting close. I think I am ready. Looks like I have another pilot flying beside me on Wednesday. A third and maybe a fourth following on Saturday. I am so looking forward to this adventure. Weather is looking good. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Marty
Marty
Monday, August 6, 2007
Counting Down!
Aug 6/07 10 pm
First post: August 15 is soon coming and I have much to do to complete preparations for my flight to Manitoba. My plan has been finalized months ago, but as the day approaches all the last minute details are still to be worked out. I am still unsure who is coming along. Hopefully I will have some company, but if not I am still going. It's a personal adventure but open to for sharing.
Marty
First post: August 15 is soon coming and I have much to do to complete preparations for my flight to Manitoba. My plan has been finalized months ago, but as the day approaches all the last minute details are still to be worked out. I am still unsure who is coming along. Hopefully I will have some company, but if not I am still going. It's a personal adventure but open to for sharing.
Marty
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