Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Molokai Coast
Flying over Molokai is an awesome experience. Today, I had the opportunity to fly with Manoj S. visiting from Pittsburgh, PA. We had a close up view of 2,000 foot valleys, waterfalls, and waves smashing rocks right next to our runway. Molokai is about a twenty minute flight from Honolulu Airport. We departed using the Freeway 4 Departure, which took us to Koko Head Crater. From there we continued VFR (Visual Flight Rules) to La'au Point on Molokai.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Dillingham Airfield (HDH)
North Shore of Oahu

In a Cessna 172, Haleiwa is a ten minute flight from Honolulu Airport. You can either follow the base of the Ko'olau Mountain range, or fly above H-2 (northbound freeway). The quickest way is through the center of the island, where you will pass over Wheeler Army Airfield. The tower is in operation Monday through Friday. You will need contact Wheeler tower to transition through their airspace. During the weekend courtesy position reports are the norm.
There she blows! From October until May Humpback Whales migrate from Alaska to Hawaii. I've seen most Humpback Whale pods abeam Mokuleia Beach. Because they are protected you must stay at least 1000 feet above them. Most whales will disappear if they hear your engine. Circling at 1500 feet usually works best.
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