Official 10th Annual Mudspike Christmas Flight 2024 - Discussion and AAR Thread

Part Seven - This should be Epic

I looked at a number of ways to get from here to the Land of the Rising Sun. Basically using Iwo Jima or Kadena as stepping stones and I even contemplated a diversion to Taipei via Manila… But I have enough miles to cover as it is.

For ‘reasons’ I just had to fly in to RJTT at some stage of this journey, so I might as well get it out of my system now.

This will test the claimed range of 1650 NM for the E1000 but I am pretty much going to be overflying RJAW anyway, so I at least have options if my ambition exceeds my ability.

Yeah, I didn’t think it would be long before I was back in this particular aircraft either :wink:

Back in a ‘civilian’ aircraft, so I am departing from a civilian airport this time - PGUM

Reach a nice cruise altitude AP on and let the aircraft fly itself.

solid overcast for most of the journey, again, so here are some shots to showcase what I think is a very nice looking plane.

Cleared somewhat with about 2/3 of the distance covered.

But a bit ‘soupy’ for approach and landing.

Fuel was tight

Landed and parked.

At least I am making progress.

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