DAY 1, LEG 2 - Lilongwe to Lusaka
The second leg took me from Lilongwe in Malawi across the Lower Zambezi National Park to Lusaka in Zambia. I decided to use Lusaka City airport (FLLC) instead of the international airport as it was quieter and smaller, therefore easier all round to use for a fuel stop. After this leg, this intention was to continue east to Victoria Falls, but with time pressing on, I decided to head south and visit the falls on my return north.
Parked at Lilongwe at a very warm 29c. Fuelled with 860kg of Jet A1 for the flight.
Cruising over eastern Zambia and the Lower Zambezi National Park. Due to the build up of cloud I decided to climb from FL200 to FL250 which was approved by Lusaka ATC. This gave the added advantage of picking up a 30 knot tailwind which helped progress towards FLLC.
Crossing the Luangwa River
On approach into Lusaka City, my TCAS alerted me to another aircraft nearby, namely that of a South African Express EMB-135 routing from Johannesburg to Lusaka Intl.
Excellent weather on arrival in Lusaka for a quick fuel stop. Temperature 33c - getting warmer!
FWLI - FLLC stats
Take off time: 0723
Landing time: 0740 (-1 hour time difference)
Flight time: 01:17
Fuel used: 518kg / 1140lbs
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