DAY 9, LEG 48 - Minneapolis to Niagara
The next couple of legs promise to squeeze in as much scenery as we can starting with the Niagara Falls. The falls are the largest in North America by volume and stretch across the border between the USA and Canada. It is estimated that the falls erode up to 60 tonnes a second of rock during their travels from Lake Erie meaning in 50,000 years time the falls may even cease to exist having eroded themselves level. Just as well we got here when we did!
After a brief delay in the holding bay near the runway we are authorised by Minneapolis ATC for takeoff.
Takeoff from Flying Cloud.
Climbing out over the vast twin cities of Minneapolis and St Paul.
Crossing the St Croix River into the state of Wisconsin. At this point we have an incredible groundspeed of 333kts which is the fastest so far on our trip.
Crossing the West Coast of Lake Michigan. The tailwind has increased to 84kts which means our groundspeed is now 372kts! Still some way off the fastest real-world recorded groundspeed of over 437kts though.
Approaching Toronto in the early stages of descent.
Downtown Toronto and the busy City Airport.
Niagara Falls on the border with Goat Island and Rainbow Bridge.
Another shot of the Niagara Falls from the Canadian side near the Skylon Tower.
Taxi in at Niagara International with the tempting look of some fried chicken just outside the airport!
KFCM - KIAG stats
Take off time: 0951
Landing time: 1307
Flight time: 02:16 (+1 hour time difference)
Fuel used: 954kg / 2099lbs
(Slightly higher than forecast fuel usage due to low-level sightseeing at Niagara).
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