DAY 24, LEG 100 - Hamilton to Chatham Islands
Following a service and the removal of the ferry tank we had fitted for the Pacific crossing, our Beech is ready for the next leg, and the 100th of the tour, to Chatham Island. This is the largest of the Chatham Islands archipelago home to Air Chathams which operates various types around the islands and to New Zealand including a Convair 580.
Climbing out of Hamilton past Lake Arapuni on the way to Chatham Island.
Approaching Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand, which lies in the caldera of the Taupo volcano.
The first view of the Chatham Islands about 80nm away from the airport.
In the descent the weather deteriorates slightly so we request the GPS approach to runway 05.
Very overcast as we start the GPS procedure.
Parked at Chatham Island airport in the drizzle.
A close-up of the Beech as we get ready to refuel and head off on the next leg!
NZHN - NZCI stats
Take off time: 0826
Landing time: 1021
Flight time: 01:55
Fuel used: 815kgs / 1793lbs
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