03-30-2008, 04:06 PM
My first emergency flight for ASHA and it was one of the most hair raising departures I have made for a while.
While it may look straight forward, the treeline was right on the edge of the runway and I wasn't sure we would make it. I was barely above stall speed for the first 25 seconds of the departure.
Glad to be clear of the trees I lower my climb rate and gain a little speed.
![[Image: 1.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/1.jpg)
Climbing away from the airfield I turn to intercept my published route.
![[Image: 2.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/2.jpg)
Climbing up to cruise altitude of 35oooft.
![[Image: 3.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/3.jpg)
Now in the cruise.
![[Image: 4.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/4.jpg)
I tune into the ATIS as I am cleared for my descent.
![[Image: 5.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/5.jpg)
Established on the ILS I lower the gear and add some more flaps.
![[Image: 6.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/6.jpg)
Now fully configured for landing to runway 23.
![[Image: 7.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/7.jpg)
Looking forward to stretching my legs once we park, I am sure all the emergency cargo will be put to good use.
![[Image: 8.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/8.jpg)
This was a great flight, I knew the departure would be tough as the landing I made on my arrival was a nightmare - still, keeps things interesting :lol:
While it may look straight forward, the treeline was right on the edge of the runway and I wasn't sure we would make it. I was barely above stall speed for the first 25 seconds of the departure.
Glad to be clear of the trees I lower my climb rate and gain a little speed.
![[Image: 1.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/1.jpg)
Climbing away from the airfield I turn to intercept my published route.
![[Image: 2.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/2.jpg)
Climbing up to cruise altitude of 35oooft.
![[Image: 3.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/3.jpg)
Now in the cruise.
![[Image: 4.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/4.jpg)
I tune into the ATIS as I am cleared for my descent.
![[Image: 5.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/5.jpg)
Established on the ILS I lower the gear and add some more flaps.
![[Image: 6.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/6.jpg)
Now fully configured for landing to runway 23.
![[Image: 7.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/7.jpg)
Looking forward to stretching my legs once we park, I am sure all the emergency cargo will be put to good use.
![[Image: 8.jpg]](http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff270/shirtpotatoes/ASHA%20757%20Emergency%20Flight/8.jpg)
This was a great flight, I knew the departure would be tough as the landing I made on my arrival was a nightmare - still, keeps things interesting :lol: