All I can say is "WOW"
AJ love Ilulissat
Friday, August 30, 2013
The Arctic Hotel and the picturesque Ilulissat Ice Fjord
I know I keep saying it but there are no words to describe the beauty of this destination.
With a 5 star hotel, the Hotel Arctic, Ilulissat becomes an ideal destination for couples to enjoy 3 days of pure delight!
With a 5 star hotel, the Hotel Arctic, Ilulissat becomes an ideal destination for couples to enjoy 3 days of pure delight!
Even AJ is happy to be back in his element....no, not because of the beer, I'm talking about the arctic climate.
Stunning view of the sun setting from our hotel room's window.
Being so far north, at the end of August, night time only lasts 3.5 hours before the sun starts rising again.
To Ilulissat...with the Versatility of the PC-12!
Our stay in Ilulissat on Disko Bay has a restriction, the runway is only 2,772 feet...not feasible for the Mustang and its 4 passengers.
How we got here...we first flew to Kangerlussuaq to clear customs, quick restroom break and to unload some of the PC-12s gear to make room for the 4 additional passengers and their luggage...aka, the Mustang peeps.
Off we go on a very beautiful flight at 4500 feet over the green parts of Greenland.
Ilulissat is 145 NM north of Kangerlussuaq and at 69 degrees north, it is beyond the Polar Circle and the furthest point north of our Journey.
This is one of the most amazing places in Greenland. The local government is looking very seriously at increasing the length of the runway to make this unique site more accessible.
In front of Ilulissat is Disko Bay,which was discovered by the Norsemen who traveled up the coast during the summer thaw. It became a rich source of Walruses for ivory, seals for their pelts, and whales for a variety of materials, all used as the main exports and source of income for the Greenlandic settlers who traded with Iceland, the British Isles and mainland Europe. The Norse eventually left the settlements mainly due to the Little Ice Age that started in the 15th century which accounted for a massive shift of temperature that left Drisko Bay inaccessible in the warmer months.
We are in great company and received the best onboard service with a vintage red wine!
The Garmin 750 is a great tool in the cockpit and even from the back of the plane its easily viewed and read. For a pilot, you have all the necessary information required for situation awareness.
Our friendly crew, all business up front.
Where else can you see this type of photo opportunities in the world??
A sea of icebergs
The "lucky" African Journeyers...yes, we all fit!
Still traveling with the likes of warm weather from the Bahamas!
Crew, pax and luggage
The moment you exit the terminal, this is your view.
The only word to describe it is......"WHOA"
truly breathtaking
This is the 3rd Air Journey visit to Ilulissat and it never fails to impress me with the pure beauty of what mother nature has to offer! INCREDIBLE.
How we got here...we first flew to Kangerlussuaq to clear customs, quick restroom break and to unload some of the PC-12s gear to make room for the 4 additional passengers and their luggage...aka, the Mustang peeps.
Off we go on a very beautiful flight at 4500 feet over the green parts of Greenland.
Ilulissat is 145 NM north of Kangerlussuaq and at 69 degrees north, it is beyond the Polar Circle and the furthest point north of our Journey.
This is one of the most amazing places in Greenland. The local government is looking very seriously at increasing the length of the runway to make this unique site more accessible.
In front of Ilulissat is Disko Bay,which was discovered by the Norsemen who traveled up the coast during the summer thaw. It became a rich source of Walruses for ivory, seals for their pelts, and whales for a variety of materials, all used as the main exports and source of income for the Greenlandic settlers who traded with Iceland, the British Isles and mainland Europe. The Norse eventually left the settlements mainly due to the Little Ice Age that started in the 15th century which accounted for a massive shift of temperature that left Drisko Bay inaccessible in the warmer months.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Across the blue and white wonders over to Greenland
Our one night stay in Frobisher Bay was quite active. Prior to departing for the hotel, we realized that the iPad Jepp subscription and the mustang's G1000 were not in sync.
The iPad had it right but the G1000 was only showing international meaning that we did not have any data for our departure airport. After tracking down Jeppesen's support team, we were able to download the worldwide database.
A slightly frustrating and long evening, but problem fixed!
The iPad had it right but the G1000 was only showing international meaning that we did not have any data for our departure airport. After tracking down Jeppesen's support team, we were able to download the worldwide database.
A slightly frustrating and long evening, but problem fixed!
Here is a map of our route
and here details of our route provided by the Air Journey pilot briefing
And weather - nothing to be concerned about.
Quite the showing of PC-12s at Iqaluit airport - we met the Pilatus ferry pilots on their to Broomfield with 2 brand new PC-12s plus 3 older ones on the ramp for a total of 5 Pilatus PC-12s!
My Captain - very happy with this leg!
The Jepp's display of the approach is great
The scenery is unbelievable
The weather better than forecasted
AJ, our Journey mascot, sits on the wing of the Mustang for some fresh air and keeps an eye out for fellow family members.....
Our happy passengers
Technically we are on an island belonging to the European Continent but we still have quite the distance to cover before getting over to the mainland.
We even had a mini airshow with Military Transport Airplanes
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