Off to Rio

This flight was 1077 NM from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janiero. Cruised at FL330 at 275KIAS- very nice weather the whole way, except for on takeoff (it was kinda hazy), so more photos this flight.

Radio calls went from Ground to tower, to Ezeiza Center, to Montevideo Center, Curitiba Center, Brasilia Center, Santa Cruz Approach, then Galeao Tower. There was actually some traffic around Rio, but nothing that effected the flight.

Interestingly, the big International Airport (Galeao) is on an island in the bay behind all those famous photos- you can see the surrounding mountains when on approach and final.

Pushing Back in Buenos Aires

Climbing Out

En Route

Another En Route w/Moon in Background

Descending off the Coast, in vectors to approach

In the terminal area, Ipanema in the background

On the beam

Landing

Parked at Rio

Sat photo of the airport