Final approach... there's a slight crosswind, but the visibility is excellent, considering.
Still a little high... I intercept the VASI glideslope right after passing over the VOR station.
A better landing than usual, but a bit off-center...
And then it's over, as EQDC3's wheels kiss the runway at 2130 by the clock.
I've done it... I've flown around the world at the equator- solo!!
After receiving taxi instructions, I try to call the crew on the private frequency... but there's no answer.
That's okay... I need a minute after shutdown to just sit and thank this plane for bringing me all this way under such trying conditions. She's been a real pal...
Still not quite believing it's over, I deplane and wander over to the terminal. Where the hell are those guys?
As I enter the building, a mighty cheer rings out from the crew and a whole flock of locals... there's a band, a lavish spread of food and drink... I'm hugged and pounded on the back, and some pretty girls drag me onto the dance floor...
And as we party into the night in celebration of my mighty "triumph of the whim", my DC3 waits patiently on the ramp for the next adventure.
Here's a look at my route after filing IFR over Peru, and my not-too-shabby VOR approach to SEMT.
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