Posts Tagged ‘Milos’
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
Again, the departure time was pretty much given due to the short daily opening time of the airport.
The flight itself was very short at approx 35min. Since the fuel uplift from Megara has to get us through Milos and Santorini to Rhodos (only there is Avgas available again), a more economic cruise setting was used. Also, because of traffic at Santorini, there was no way to climb above 2000ft. We had to vente tente gonflable do an orbit once west of the field due to traffic, but didn’t really mind as it was the perfect spot to get a first impression of Santorini from the air ;-)
Then we checked in at the hotel “Irida” in Imerovigli, which is a true gem. Could not have chosen better :-)
Statistics
Planned Distance: 54.3 NM (without sightseeing)
Actually Flown Distance (TO to LDG): 71.3 NM
Top Ground Speed: 189.8 kts
Average Ground Speed: 120 kts
True Flight Time: 00:35
Block Time: 00:39
Posted by Bernhard Daenzer | Filed under Flying, Travelogues
Milos is a small volcanic island in the Western Aegean sea, slightly west of well-known Santorini (Thira).
The island is interesting for its many beaches, very moderate touristic development (majority of inhabitants still work in mining/natural resources) and laid back atmosphere.
Due to a runway extension vente parc aquatique gonflable project, the airport is currently open for just 2hrs a day, to accomodate the single Olympic Dash 8-100 flight to/from Athens.
We could notice an increased workload on the tower, when after bounce house for sale completing a sightseeing tour of the island, our approach fell almost together with the single Olympic inbound ;-)
Again, runway 08, shortish and this time with a x-wind component of 23kts gusting 28kt. Definitely the harshest winds that our RV has experienced so far. Smooth landing with the wing-low technique working splendidly.
Statistics
Planned Distance: 104.8 NM (without sightseeing)
Actually Flown Distance (TO to LDG): 135.6 NM
Top Ground Speed: 177 kts
Average Ground Speed: 136.4 kts
True Flight Time: 01:00
Block Time: 01:13