Flight 1 (End,Kak,Ngor) 2/11/23, 11:44:49AM
Ranger: William Meitamei
Route: Ngorogoro Airstrip - Msigio - Endulin - Lake Eyasi escarpment - Esirwa - Kakesio - Obuntu - Laitole - Ngorongoro Airstrip
Aerodrome Conditions:
Elev. - 7700'
OAT - 24*C
QNH - 1015
Wx. Conditions: Low clouds BKN 1000’ WIND 250/10KTS, Humidity 40%
Aircraft (T/O):
ETOW: 300kg
Pilot & Pax: 90kg + 82kg
Fuel Onboard: 60L
TOW: 532KG
Aircraft Performance @ Lemakarot:
Power Setting: 4800 - 5400RPM (MAX)
Achieved ROC: 200ft/min
Target Speed: 90-95 km/hr.
Max Altitude - 10,351'
Min Altitude - 5,051'
Average Temp - 18*C
Comments:
Tree logging around Lemakarot and Landana.
Lake Eyasi escarpment, we found illegal settlement (two bomas) near the Zara Camp.
Found a Dead Zebra and Dead Thomson Gazelle near the Kakesio River.
Aircraft Assesment:
Pilot to adhere caution when operating around the Lemakarot area.
#Hazard Mountain/Standing Waves on windy days. #LightisRight
Aircraft struggles to climb more than 200ft/min @ Max Power above 9000', especially on the leeward side.
Pilots be advised to keep airspeed up, preferably between 120-160km/hr. and more importantly not to exceed Vma (178km/hr)
Pilots should be trained in mountain flying and be comfortable reading clouds to anticipate thermals to assist with flying transects and more importantly to notice downdrafts.