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Flying Tropical Hawaii – Sea Cliffs of Molokai Cirrus Flight

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Recently co-host Len Costa had a chance to fly a Cirrus SR22 G3 with Maui Flight Academy in Maui, Hawaii. The flight originated in Maui’s Kahului Airport (PHOG) making a $100 hamburger run to the island of Lanai (PHNY) where we took a shuttle bus trip up the mountain to the Four Seasons hotel for a very delicious and scenic lunch before continuing on to Molokai for a touch and go at Kaluapapa (PHLU).

This video is departing Lanai with some over water flight and sightseeing before descending over the breathtaking sea cliffs of Molokai as we descend into Kaluapapa for a touch and go. Sadly the camera malfunctioned right on short final but not before capturing the most amazing scenic visuals I’ve ever seen while flying! If you must waste 7 minutes watching any flying video, this is the one to dazzle your eyes and your imagination. Get on it.

Part 1 of that video is here: Flying Tropical Hawaii – A Maui to Lanai Cirrus Flight

Don’t forget to check out the interview with Maui Flight Academy including some BAD ASS scenery photos here: SMAC036a – Flying Cirrus in Hawaii with Maui Flight Academy

Enjoy!

Flying Tropical Hawaii – A Maui to Lanai Cirrus Flight

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Recently co-host Len Costa had a chance to fly a Cirrus SR22 G3 with Maui Flight Academy in Maui, Hawaii. The flight originated in Maui’s Kahului Airport (PHOG) making a $100 hamburger run to the island of Lanai (PHNY) where we took a shuttle bus trip up the mountain to the Four Seasons hotel for a very delicious and scenic lunch.

This is our first of two flying videos starting in Maui bound for Lanai. A second video from Lanai to the Sea Cliffs of Molokai will follow.

And if you missed the audio interview with Maui Flight Academy, find that and some sick-nasty scenery photos here: SMAC036a – Flying Cirrus in Hawaii with Maui Flight Academy

***UPDATED DECEMBER 26, 2012***

Part 2 of the video is now available: Flying Tropical Hawaii – Sea Cliffs of Molokai Cirrus Flight

SMAC036a – Flying Cirrus in Hawaii with Maui Flight Academy

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Recently co-host Len Costa had a chance to fly a Cirrus SR22 G3 with Maui Flight Academy in Maui, Hawaii. The flight originated in Maui’s Kahului Airport (PHOG) making a $100 hamburger run to the island of Lanai (PHNY) where we took a shuttle bus trip up the mountain to the Four Seasons hotel for a very delicious and scenic lunch. After which we departed Lanai for the island of Molokai to do a touch and go at Kalaupapa Airport (PHLU).

During our time in Lanai, Len interviewed Maui Flight Academy’s Chief Instructor, Laurence about his background in aviation and how he found himself in Hawaii teaching students in a Cirrus. In this interview you’ll learn:

  • Laurence’s flight background
  • Current flight experience and credentials
  • Previous experience as a Part 135 operator providing air tours
  • Experience with Cirrus
  • The windiest airport in the nation
  • Hawaii flying safety equipment
  • Who is Doug Ritter and what does he do

And so much more! Also, we recorded some inflight video during this adventure which will be available very soon. In the meanwhile, enjoy the photos we took from our Cirrus trip around the islands of Hawaii.

***UPDATED DEC 7, 2012***

Our first flying video is available at Flying Tropical Hawaii – A Maui to Lanai Cirrus Flight

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