Our ground crew getting things set for the 1 hour journey - not too much food was required!
Departing initially to the east, I hand flew the aircraft until we were established on-track. Once we were, I promptly engaged LNAV and VNAV, and let "George" do the rest.
Up into the murky sky of SOCAL.
Now established on-track toward the east, we soon found ourselves surfing above the low stratus cloud (well depicted by REX Soft Clouds and ASN, I might add!)
As the flight drew on, the barren landscape of Arizona appeared, shortly followed by the sprawling city of Phoenix.
Banking on to final of the RNAV approach for Runway 25L at KPHX. Note the stunning inversion layer generated by ASN and REX.
My FO snapped this beauty on final.
With Vref set, and the Dunlops dangling, we cruised on in over the 'burbs.
Through the stable gate and autopilot switched off, it was time to hand fly and land the aircraft - a greaser (finally!)
