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Hi John
They are concentrated mineral deposits. They change colors throughout the year. Google Spotted Lake. Quite interesting.
The Rogers Pass pic was actually at 9500. I have some quite neat pics of glaciers from the same trip. Was returning from a flyin at Fairmont Hot Springs. Had about 50 aircraft from as far away as Saskatoon and Vancouver Island.
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I had the privilege of flying a mission for an environmental organisation called "The Bateleurs" a few days ago.
We volunteer our time and aircraft for use in the conservation of our environment.
This time it was for a survey into the habitat and further conservation measures of the Riverine Rabbit https://www.ewt.org.za/DCP/dcp.html?...FeYp0wodc08EdQ which is an evolutionary distinct and severely threatened species. There are an estimated 500 left living globally.
Beautiful flying in the semi-desert, with superb hospitality from the team!
What a wonderful job they are doing!!!!
See the missions the Kitfox has flown here: http://www.bateleurs.co.za/
Registration: ZU-DEC
Some Photo's for your enjoyment.
1.Loxton Airfield
2. Landing out in the sticks!
3 Bianca Jordan - Rand Merchant Bank. They are major supporters.
4.Self with Beautiful Kitfox
5.The full team in the field, trying to save your Easter Bunny!
6. Pdf Pilot's Report
Don't miss opening the pdf pilot's flight report at the bottom! (It is so small!)
Kind regards
Reid
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I looked at the flight report, and wow! what a high price for fuel. JImChuk
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Yup, Jim.
South Africa has a lot of taxes on their fuel price......
It is just over a dollar a litre.
$ 4.38 per US Gallon?
Still, I think the Franklin116 Hp performed very well to do 11 hours on 202 litres. 18.4 litres per hour - 4.8 Gal/hour
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For some reason I was thinking Australia, and their dollar is fairly close to ours. 1 -1.32 At that rate it was up around 40 bucks a gallon. Nice pics either way. ;-) JImChuk
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Nice shot Jan. I see you must be careful of wind turbines rather than mountains if flying too low! The country side looks fantastic!
cheers
r
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That is a wonderful shot, the lighting is perfect.
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Hi all
A few pics from Thursday flight back from Campbell River.
Whistler from 10500
Cheers
Don
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Don
My Model IV is flying. I wanted to take some photos of the river this morning as we flew the badlands for posting but I was too busy enjoying the ride. I am only cruising about 85 but do not have the inflight adjustable motor installed yet. The 912 motor is running real nice and I am seeing 5750 flat wide open. I am having a ton of fun learning a new airplane. Totally different to fly than the Buzzard. I can get 95mph flat wide open so I am confident with the IFA prop I will see 100-110mph. A lot slower than yours but a lot faster than the Buzzard. I can't remember if I asked you your prop lenght. 70 or 72.
How long a flight is it to Campbell River for you. Curious
Norm