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Guatemala Skies Facebook page
Hello All, I have created a Guatemala Skies Facebook page where I will be posting when the website has been updated. Hope this help! Thanks! Alex
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Wind Chart Fixed
I realized that the MGGT Wind Trend page wasn´t working correctly. Found the problem and fixed it. Note that the MGGT Wind Trend and the MGGT Density Altitude sites are not static. The graphs of both sites are generated on-the-fly … Continue reading
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How is it like, to fly at the end of the world?
On a recent trip to Ushuaia, Argentina I missed the opportunity to fly at the end of the world. I waited too long to make a scenic flight on the passenger seat and the wind was too strong when I … Continue reading
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Adding some pics from a past trip in Guatemala
Just wanted to share some pictures from a trip in the past in Guatemala. Original destination was Flores, but the route ended up being completely different because of weather conditions. Interesting question that arises… Do you require visual contact with … Continue reading
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Flying in Argentina
Hello! While on a trip to Argentina I went flying. Obviously without a license, an instructor had to come along. It really is only an introduction flight that can be done. It was fun to fly in another country and … Continue reading
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Flying in Texas
Hello! Until the US validation of the Guatemala pilot license is completed, I am trying to get some flying time with pilot friends from Texas as a passenger. Or does configuring the auto pilot qualify for at least co-pilot? 🙂 … Continue reading
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New Video added
A Guatemala Mountain Flying video has been added to the Video Gallery. The video was shot from a flight last December. Takeoff from La Aurora, flight over Quetzaltenango, landing in San Marcos, flight and landing in Quiche and back to … Continue reading
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Sample Radio Communications Page updated
The radio communication script has been updated. Thanks Lei for the great feedback and tips from a pro!
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MGGT Density Altitude
A new page was added. It contains a graph showing actual density altitude at La Aurora and the last 24 hours. The graph is updated automatically as it pulls the information from the Internet. https://www.guatemala-skies.com/flight-preparation/density-altitude/
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VFR rated pilot life expectancy in IMC
Wow… Pretty scary! “Non-instrument rated pilots have a life expectancy of less than three minutes in IMC, probably because of [spatial disorientation].” From AOPA’s January magazine, article “Oh, no, vertigo” on page 26.
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