Sixteenth Leg
NORFOLK ISLAND – AUCKLAND
LEG REPORT
FROM: Norfolk Island – TO: Auckland (New Zealand)
DATE OF DEP.: 14/03/98 – ATD(z): 23:17 – ATA(z): 04:19 (15/3/98)
TIME ENR.: 5h 02′ – LENGHT(MN): 590 – AVG.GS 118 kts – FL: 9500 ft
ROUTING: YSNF, Guxos, Nomer, NZAA
WEATHER ENR.: Scattered cumulus at 2000 ft, broken at 1800 ft, scattered at 2500 ft, altocumulus up to 8000 ft with a lenticularis bunstingut
WEATHER AT DEST.: Scattered at 1500 ft, visibility 6000 mt, wind 240°/25 to 40 k
PREV. WIND ENR.: 220°/40 k
NOTES: Believe it or not, we now are in New Zealand! Most of the flight from Norfolk Island was uneventful, however weather evolution apperars unusual (to say the least) in this country. Reluctantely we had to decend in IMC to follow the coastline, where gorgeous sceneries were eventually brought to the sight. Most of this land is probably as Italy must have looked thousands of years ago. New Zealand is certainly worthwhile not only for a vacation, but even such a long ferry flight……
Landed at Auckland international #2 after a “747” with a 40 kt headwind. We are now only 260 NM from Welligton, our final destination.