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 Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject: Flight to Lake Havasu |
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--><?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Hello everyone
If you don't mind, I'd like to share my flight experience this morning with you.
Lake Havasu City is a rather small metropolitan community adjacent to Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu is a large body of water formed by the Parker Dam on the Colorado River. The river, and its lakes, stretch out for many miles and generally form the border between Arizona and California. The city is nestled in a valley surrounded by several mountain ranges. It appears to be a clean and modern city with a very nice airport and the added attraction of the "London Bridge"! AvGas at the airport is cheaper than anywhere in Arizona...$2.89 per gallon. I'm told that during "Spring Break" Havasu is inundated with thousands of college kids that love to party. Summers are brutally hot! Many days exceed 115 degrees. But today, it was cool and calm! Just the way I like it.
I flew from Marana Regional Airport across the unattractive desert to the town of Buckeye as my first waypoint. Remembering the "Hemispherical Rule", I climbed to 7500' enroute but still had to circumnavigate through "Cunningham Pass" to clear the "Harcuvar Mountains". From Buckeye, until reaching the Parker Dam, it was more of the same....mostly uninhabited desert with an occasional airstrip. Passing "Alamo Lake" off my right wingtip helped me endure the painful scenery.
Rather suddenly, the Colorado River and Lake Havasu appeared in my windshield. I was pleased. This was very cool! Years ago, I drove to Havasu, but this is the first time I've flown. Flying in my Lightning is the best.
Descending from 7500' over the mountains to 3500' over the city was accomplished in about 15 miles. Not a problem. The airport elevation is 783' with a TPA of 1800'. No big deal. I was pleased to see the airport and not a moment too soon. As I mentioned in my previous writting, I consume lots of water while in flight and consequently, I have to pee regularly. This was no exception!
I called CTAF for a straight in approach to 32. With no other traffic in the vicinity, there were no objections. As a cautionary note, there are very tall power lines about 1/4 mile from the approach end of 32. One must be careful while on glide slope to avoid mixing it up with the wires. Shocking!
After landing, I radioed for fuel. Their staff met me on the taxiway with a golf cart, which I followed to the Terminal. Pretty easy I'd say. They were all very nice and eager to help. They did not object when I requested to fill my own tanks. (I don't like fuel spills on my paint. Call me crazy.) After refueling, I BS'ed with the staff for a while and downed a soda. I enjoyed their company and felt they enjoyed mine.
The trip home was similar and without mishap.
DATA:
TO HAVASU
ENROUTE FLIGHT TIME: (not including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 1 hour 38 min. (from takeoff at Marana Airport to touchdown at Havasu Airport)
TOTAL FLIGHT TIME: (including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 1 hour 53 min
TOTAL MILEAGE: 235 miles
AVERAGE AIRSPEED: 140 mph True at 2850 rpm
ENROUTE ALTITUDE: 7500'
FUEL USED: Premium Auto Fuel
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 8.3 gallons
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION : 4.42 gals/hour
RETURN TRIP
ENROUTE FLIGHT TIME: (not including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 1 hour 59 min. (from takeoff at Havasu Airport to touchdown at Marana Airport )
TOTAL FLIGHT TIME: (including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 2 hour 14 min
AVERAGE AIRSPEED: 140 mph True at 2850 rpm
ENROUTE ALTITUDE: 8500'
FUEL USED: 100LL AvGas
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 11.9 gallons
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION: 5.34 gals/hour
I don't know how to explain this, but as I noted before, my engine burns less Premium Auto Fuel per hour than AvGas. There is no difference in performance. No difference in temps. I have noticed a big difference in my wallet though.
I really hope you all enjoy this as much as I did. Till the next journey, happy flying.
Gary Pennington
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| Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject: Flight to Lake Havasu |
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Gary, same here, I use auto gas in my cessna and my kitfox and its allways 20 percent better fuel millage. Mine seem to run better on the auto gas also. Tex
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Wayne Lenox
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| Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject: Flight to Lake Havasu |
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Gary
Great trip, was at Lake Hasvau (HII) last week. Nel and I plan on flying to Parker for the Off road races Tomorrow, they will run all weekend. With the weather still questionable Friday.
Wayne
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<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--><?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]--> Hello everyone
If you don't mind, I'd like to share my flight experience this morning with you.
Lake Havasu City is a rather small metropolitan community adjacent to Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu is a large body of water formed by the Parker Dam on the Colorado River. The river, and its lakes, stretch out for many miles and generally form the border between Arizona and California. The city is nestled in a valley surrounded by several mountain ranges. It appears to be a clean and modern city with a very nice airport and the added attraction of the "London Bridge"! AvGas at the airport is cheaper than anywhere in Arizona...$2.89 per gallon. I'm told that during "Spring Break" Havasu is inundated with thousands of college kids that love to party. Summers are brutally hot! Many days exceed 115 degrees. But today, it was cool and calm! Just the way I like it.
I flew from Marana Regional Airport across the unattractive desert to the town of Buckeye as my first waypoint. Remembering the "Hemispherical Rule", I climbed to 7500' enroute but still had to circumnavigate through "Cunningham Pass" to clear the "Harcuvar Mountains". From Buckeye, until reaching the Parker Dam, it was more of the same...mostly uninhabited desert with an occasional airstrip. Passing "Alamo Lake" off my right wingtip helped me endure the painful scenery.
Rather suddenly, the Colorado River and Lake Havasu appeared in my windshield. I was pleased. This was very cool! Years ago, I drove to Havasu, but this is the first time I've flown. Flying in my Lightning is the best.
Descending from 7500' over the mountains to 3500' over the city was accomplished in about 15 miles. Not a problem. The airport elevation is 783' with a TPA of 1800'. No big deal. I was pleased to see the airport and not a moment too soon. As I mentioned in my previous writting, I consume lots of water while in flight and consequently, I have to pee regularly. This was no exception!
I called CTAF for a straight in approach to 32. With no other traffic in the vicinity, there were no objections. As a cautionary note, there are very tall power lines about 1/4 mile from the approach end of 32. One must be careful while on glide slope to avoid mixing it up with the wires. Shocking!
After landing, I radioed for fuel. Their staff met me on the taxiway with a golf cart, which I followed to the Terminal. Pretty easy I'd say. They were all very nice and eager to help. They did not object when I requested to fill my own tanks. (I don't like fuel spills on my paint. Call me crazy.) After refueling, I BS'ed with the staff for a while and downed a soda. I enjoyed their company and felt they enjoyed mine.
The trip home was similar and without mishap.
DATA:
TO HAVASU
ENROUTE FLIGHT TIME: (not including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 1 hour 38 min. (from takeoff at Marana Airport to touchdown at Havasu Airport)
TOTAL FLIGHT TIME: (including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 1 hour 53 min
TOTAL MILEAGE: 235 miles
AVERAGE AIRSPEED: 140 mph True at 2850 rpm
ENROUTE ALTITUDE: 7500'
FUEL USED: Premium Auto Fuel
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 8.3 gallons
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION : 4.42 gals/hour
RETURN TRIP
ENROUTE FLIGHT TIME: (not including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 1 hour 59 min. (from takeoff at Havasu Airport to touchdown at Marana Airport )
TOTAL FLIGHT TIME: (including engine startup, warmup, taxi and runup time) 2 hour 14 min
AVERAGE AIRSPEED: 140 mph True at 2850 rpm
ENROUTE ALTITUDE: 8500'
FUEL USED: 100LL AvGas
FUEL CONSUMPTION: 11.9 gallons
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION: 5.34 gals/hour
I don't know how to explain this, but as I noted before, my engine burns less Premium Auto Fuel per hour than AvGas. There is no difference in performance. No difference in temps. I have noticed a big difference in my wallet though.
I really hope you all enjoy this as much as I did. Till the next journey, happy flying.
Gary Pennington
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