Hawaiian Vacation (FS2004) - Honolulu, HI. U.S.
Take a private pilot's dream vacation! Rent a Cessna 172SP in Honolulu and take off on a four-day exploration of the Hawaiian Islands. There's nothing quite like viewing the unspoiled beauty of Hawaii's beaches, volcanos, and canyons from the air. Navigating between the islands (sometimes out of sight of land) adds to both the challenge and the thrill.
On your first leg, take off from Honolulu International Airport (PHNL), fly around Oahu, and return and land to pick up a friend at MCAS Kaneohe Bay (PHNG).
On your second leg, fly from MCAS Kaneohe Bay (PHNG) along the north side of Moloka'i and land at Kahului airport (PHOG) on Maui.
On the third leg of the flight, depart from Kahului airport (PHOG), fly along the north side of Maui then down to the big island of Hawai'i. Fly around the island and land at Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl airport (PHKO).
On your fourth leg, you will depart from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl airport (PHKO) and have a large water leg. Flying past Kaho'olawe Island reserve, the southern side of Lana'i Island, then Oahu you will arrive at Lihue airport (PHLI) on the island of Kaua'i.
Your final leg will start at Lihue airport (PHLI) on the island of Kaua'i. You will fly around the island of Kaua'i, then you will fly over the water to return to Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) airport (PHJR) on the island of Oahu.
Total Legs: 6 Total Distance: 821 Total Time(125kts): 6 hours 34 minutes
Leg 1
Flying from PHNL
Leg Distance: 71.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.
Honolulu International Airport.(PHNL) to POI 1(POI1)
Distance: 11.16NM Bearing: 258° 5 minutes
Leaving PNHL, you will head towards the west coast of Oahu. Before you turn north, you will pass over PHJR your eventual destination. To the west of that is an industrial area and the first waypoint, just off the beach. 1000-foot AGL is a good altitude to fly, just stay close to the shore should you have an emergency.
POI 1(POI1) to POI 2(POI2)
Distance: 18.84NM Bearing: 321° 9 minutes
As you cross over the beach, you will track Northwest to Ka'ena point. The west coast has amazing surf spots as well as numerous sea caves. See if you can spot any from the air, so you can visit them next week.
POI 2(POI2) to POI 3(POI3)
Distance: 8.93NM Bearing: 75° 4 minutes
As you reach Ka'ena point, you will turn east following the shore. On your right, you will pass Dillingham airfield. As you come abeam Kaiaka point you will turn northeast along the shore.
POI 3(POI3) to POI 4(POI4)
Distance: 9.73NM Bearing: 31° 5 minutes
As you fly Northeast, along the shore, you will be passing many famous beaches. This includes Laiankea beach and Sunset beach. As you come to Kahuku Point you will have reached the northern most point on Oahu.
POI 4(POI4) to POI 5(POI5)
Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 80° 2 minutes
Flying west from the last waypoint, you have a short leg before turning southeast along the eastern shore.
POI 5(POI5) to POI 6(POI6)
Distance: 17.59NM Bearing: 139° 8 minutes
As the shore turns southeast, follow it. This heading should take you to your destination airport. Today a friend has invited you to land at MCAS Kaneohe Bay. They will join you for the remainder of the flight.
POI 6(POI6) to MCAS Kaneohe Bay(PHNG)
Distance: 1.45NM Bearing: 133° 1 minutes
As you fly south along the east coast you will see a bay ahead. Fly into the bay and plan on landing at PHNG, making left traffic for Runway 04.
Leg 2
Flying from PHNG
Leg Distance: 84.85 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.
MCAS Kaneohe Bay(PHNG) to POI 7(POI7)
Distance: 34.91NM Bearing: 102° 17 minutes
Take off from MCAS Kaneohe Bay (PHNG) and fly to Kahului Airport (PHOG) on Maui for lunch and fuel. Along the way, explore the north shore of Molokai, and the old pineapple fields of Lanai. This first leg will take you over 32NM of open water. Climb to 7500 feet AGL and as you see the coast of Moloka’i you can begin your decent back to 1000 feet AGL.
POI 7(POI7) to POI 8(POI8)
Distance: 24.54NM Bearing: 86° 12 minutes
Fly along the north shore of Moloka’i. About midway you will fly over a small airport called Kalaupapa airport. Continue until you come to the eastern most part of the island.
POI 8(POI8) to Kahului Airport(PHOG)
Distance: 25.4NM Bearing: 125° 12 minutes
From Moloka’i continue southeast and fly along the northeast shore of Maui. Following the shore will bring you into Kahului Airport (PHOG). Expect leftffic into runway 05.