If you're an aviation enthusiast flying out of LAX via the Eagle's Nest, you're likely one of the few passengers on the shuttle bus eagerly anticipating the ride from one terminal to another. As you drive alongside the taxiway next to runway 25R, there's plenty to see.
Our departure from LAX was typical. After takeoff, we ascended through a layer of fog or clouds and then typically banked left or right to head east. On this occasion, we banked left, passing over Long Beach en route to Temecula. Following Interstate 8, we continued until reaching Gila Bend, where we cleared the airspace near the Barry Goldwater bombing range and began our descent into Tucson.
The approach was turbulent, and it seemed like we barely flared upon landing, reminiscent of a Ryanair flight. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable flight with a bit of added excitement.
Flight FAQ's:
Airline: American Eagle (Skywest)
Aircraft:
Registration: N506SY
Age at time of flight: 2 Years
Flight #: AA6229
Seat: 3F Business/ First
Departure Airport: Los Angeles International Airport LAX / KLAX
Departure Gate: 52A
Departure Runway: 25R
Arrival Airport: Tucson International Airport TUS / KTUS
Arrival Gate: B11
Arrival Runway: 29R
Gate to Gate: 1 Hour 22 Minutes
Flight Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Camera: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Timeline:
00:14 - Pushback
00:40 - Engine Startup
01:02 - Taxi to Runway 25R
02:20 - Lineup for Takeoff
02:42 - Throttle up for Takeoff
03:15 - Rotate
04:32 - Flaps & Slats Up
10:56 - Flaps & Slats Down
11:50 - Final Approach
13:50 - Touchdown Runway 29R
14:51 - Taxi to Gate B11
16:00 - Engine Shutdown
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