Early morning on the November 23, 2003 in Antarctica. Today, there was the total solar eclipse visible only from the Antarctica, but I did not get to see it. I am not sure if it was programmed into the Flight Simulator or not, but since I was at the wrong end of the continent, I will never know. It occurred some 2000 miles from where I was, and there was no way for me to go there and check it out. So, after the brief pre-flight check, I took off heading almost straight north, towards the Falkland Islands. Once more, the whole flight was over the ocean (this time I am pretty sure it is the Atlantic ocean). The heading was 355 and the altitude 9,000 ft (I found the best winds at that altitude). I set the mixture, prop pitch, and the throttle so that I am using 10 gallons of fuel per hour, set the auto pilot, kicked back and relaxed for 5+ hours it took to get there. This was a good opportunity for me to catch up on some reading I had to do, so it all worked out OK. It was nice to see the land after 5 hours spent above the ocean. The approach and landing were without problems. I will just refuel, stretch my legs, and take off for Argentina.

Ready for a takeoff at Isla Rey Jorge Leaving Antarctica Big blue ocean Land, finally! Parked at the Stanly airport

List of countries: Antarctica Falkland Islands

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