Check out this short-clip from our wing cam. We are landing at the base of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. This was a very challenging and fun flight. We departed from Pavos airport in downtown San Jose for a 42nm flight to La Fortuna. Pavos is at ~3200′MSL and La Fortuna is ~300′MSL however we had to climb to 10,000′ to get across the mountains in between. In addition to a mountain range the winds were over 50kts at 10,000′ so it was quite turbulent crossing the ridge. Of course, after we crossed, it was a chop and drop approach to a beautiful landing at La Fortuna. We definitely used every horse power Charlie Banana had to offer on this one.
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Gosh, that was fun! It was SO smooth. You make it look easy. I’m wondering if you filmed during any of the turbulence you described.