Oxygen, hypoxia and anti-ice
If there’s one thing you can be sure of when flying amongst mountains, it’s that you’re going to be spending a fair amount of time… Read More »Oxygen, hypoxia and anti-ice
In and around Malang, East Java
Aside from a trip to Mount Bromo, there is plenty of other things to see and do in and around Malang. I was there for… Read More »In and around Malang, East Java
Mt. Bromo and Coban Pelangi Waterfall
SAND! It’s bloody everywhere! Combined with some pretty strong winds this is much harder going than I thought it would be. At least the temperature’s… Read More »Mt. Bromo and Coban Pelangi Waterfall
Landing in the clouds
Turbulence, thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, limited visibility, VOR approaches down to minimas, screaming passengers; all in a week’s work here in Timika, Papua. But… Read More »Landing in the clouds
First solo in the mountains
It’s 05:15am and I’m wide awake; a good half hour before my alarm is due to go off. Today’s the day I’m finally going to… Read More »First solo in the mountains
Timika airstrips checkout 2
Following on from last week, I’ve spent this week flying into the local airstrips we fly to most regularly with a more experienced pilot sitting… Read More »Timika airstrips checkout 2