Cape Crusade 27: Antsiranana

[Tim_A]

Leg 27: Assumption Island FSAS to Antsiranana, Arrachart FMNA
FSAS FMNK - FMNA
224nm, 1h 53 (total: 6964 nm, 50h 34)

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The route. We're heading South from the Seychelles to Madagascar. I've shown the next leg on this map too, since a line joining two small dots in a vast sea of blue is not too interesting!

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Heading out into the wild blue yonder

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A reminder of how small, remote and desolate is the island on which we've been staying.

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Most of this trip is just clouds and water

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More clouds

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This report wouldn't be complete without at least one lightning bolt!

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Eventually the Madagasey coast comes into view

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Antsiranana has a huge natural harbour

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Downwind for Arrachart airport

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And turning final.

[yankeesji]

Great shots! Thanks for sharing.

[timest999]

I like #5 and the last cockpit shot :)

[peer01]

Really very nice again. I esp. like the lightning pic and the airport scenery :cool:

[FlyingKiwi]

Great shots Tim, seems to be a bit of a balloon festival going on at your destination!

[Tim_A]

I guess hot air is cheap, compared to the price of avgas! :D

[boxcar]

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Flying is heavenly but floating is divine. :D The last capture is my fave, as well.
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[FlyingKiwi]

Just got to hope the wind doesn't pick up!