AW838 DHC2 20251111 AER003 049

[Gerard Cuomo]

Checked out one of the Beavers for the transport down to Kwigillingok. Loaded the sUAS survey crew and their gear when the weather let up some. Departed in daylight with 3 miles visibility, 1,500ft ceiling, and light snow. The flight down was uneventful. About halfway, the weather began to break up. Ceilings raised and became scattered to broken with no precipitation. Seemed like everyone was getting in on the weather break as numerous other VFR aircraft were noticed. We extended to the East and made an entry to the downwind for runway 15 at PAGG. On short final, the winds had appeared to shift around to almost a direct crosswind at 12 knots. This was felt in the aircraft, and she began to settle at a rate that would have resulted in a "robust" landing. A go-around was initiated, and we pitched for a Vx climb to 500ft. Leveld-off, retracted flaps to Landing position and accelerated to a safe maneuvering speed. During the go-around, I had turned 45 degrees right and now began a teardrop for a short approach. With the runway made, I put in full flaps again, and we touched down without incident. The survey crew and gear were offloaded and met by local constables to begin their survey.

Dep/Dest: PABE-PAGG
Route: BET DCT
Aircraft: DHC-2
Total Time: 0:49


Loading in progress.


Destination locked in, and the flux capacitor is fluxing.


Weather definitely improved, but it was still a bit "iffy".


Starting to clear enroute.


Turned out to be real nice in the destination area.


Base leg for 15.


Going around!


Lined for landing on 33

[Aharon Dayan]

Great screenshots especially the sunrise shot.

Which flight sim, please?

[Gerard Cuomo]

MSFS 2020

[Aharon Dayan]

Thanks for answer.