We are flying at 36,000 feet, our second cruising altitude. In a few hundred miles, we will be able to climb to 38,000 feet, our final altitude. The air mass is smooth and fast moving, luckily in our direction of flight. The ground speed has been averaging 650 mph since we climbed out of Anchorage.The bad news... The sun is cracking the horizon about 900 miles early, because we are late. It will be in our faces until touchdown. It is time to get the sunglasses out and maps clipped to flightdeck visors, giving us a little protection from the solar radiation.
More than 1,400 miles before we sleep...
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Sounds like you put in quite a many days of "a honest day's work" (as they say) over this holidays. And I'm sure there are quite a few people who are appreciative for that! Take care. Oh..and happy new year!
This is going to make me sound silly, but are you serious about the solar radiation bit?
anon- we hide from the white sun light behind maps and visors, otherwise it will make you miserable.
Capt. Dave, great stuff as always. Thanks for letting us into your corner of the aviation world.
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IFR Pilot
Just discovered your blog as I was looking for an explanation of runway names.
I'm hooked, not leaving the office until I've read a few more of your pages, it's fascinating.
I apologize for getting off topic, but what's the deal with this UFO that a bunch of United guys swear they saw buzzing around above O'Hara?
It's the 9th January. No news for days - did you land okay? Where are you now?
i enjoy your blog tremendously
i came across a website that present some a320 cockpit shots(and other rides as well)with mouse hovering click spots
i think it would be very educating to some of us to understand the technical stuff a little better.
http://www.meriweather.com/320/fd-320.html
have a great year
Avishay ,Israel
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