DAY 1, LEG 1 - Dar Es Salaam to Lilongwe
The first leg of the tour took me to Lilongwe in Malawi.
Pre-departure at Dar Es Salaam
The weather for the first departure of the tour was good with a light breeze from the east and a temperature of 27c. There was a lot of towering cumulus cloud so I decided to cruise at the maximum certified cruise level of FL250 (25,000ft). Take-off was early to ensure making the paint slot at Lanseria for the new colours!
Taxi out past the national airline for runway 05
Take off from HTDA
Leaving HTDA for Malawi!
Passing the Rufiji River at FL250.
The clouds had built up a bit since departure! Some deviation from track needed to avoid this one...
Approaching Lake Malawi near Likoma Island having crossed the border into Mozambique
Final approach into Lilongwe
HTDA - FWLI stats
Take off time: 0508
Landing time: 0710
Flight time: 02:02
Fuel burnt: 841kg / 1850lbs
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