Air Tanzania Airbus A220 Cockpit: A Day of 18 Flights Across 5 Countries

Pre-Flight and Departure Procedures

• ✈️ Captain Brian Omala and First Officer Mariam Juma conduct a thorough pre-flight check of the Airbus A220-300, focusing on security and the aircraft's general condition.
• 💡 The pre-flight includes checks for anything unusual, bird strikes, oil leaks, and the condition of doors while the aircraft is being loaded.
• ✅ Pre-flight checklists, including acast info, ultimus settings, center panel, pedestal, and side sticks, are completed before startup.

Flight Operations: Dar es Salaam to Entebbe

• 🛫 The flight from Dar es Salaam (TC 214) involves a departure via runway 05, with a climb to a final level of 30,000 ft.
• 📍 The aircraft navigates towards Mumu and then proceeds towards Kilimanjaro, with an approach to runway 09.
• 🌍 Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro, the crew prepares for the next flight to Entebbe (ENTB), estimating arrival at 10:36.
• ⛰️ Due to Mount Kilimanjaro, the Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) is flight level 180 on the way to Entebbe and flight level 190 if returning to Kilimanjaro.

Entebbe to Kilimanjaro and Return to Dar es Salaam

• ☁️ The flight from Entebbe to Kilimanjaro is described as a little cloudy, with the crew flying over Lake Victoria.
• ✈️ The return trip to Dar es Salaam (TC 215) involves a standard left-seat takeoff from runway 35 in Entebbe.
• ⛈️ The flight encounters some light to moderate turbulence and buildups around the area, requiring vectors to avoid weather.
• 🌍 The flight path takes them over the Serengeti and Alona Langai, though visibility is limited due to clouds.

Final Approach and Landing

• 🛬 The crew receives clearance for landing on runway 09 at Kilimanjaro International Airport, with specific speeds and flap settings confirmed.
• 🛬 On the final sector from Kilimanjaro to Dar es Salaam, the flight is short, approximately 40 minutes.
• 🛬 The landing at Dar es Salaam is conducted on runway 05, with all checklists and procedures completed, including visual checks and auto-pilot disengagement.

Conclusion and Gratitude

• 🙏 Captain Brian Omala expresses gratitude to the passengers for joining the flight and acknowledges the amazing performance of First Officer Mariam Juma and the cabin crew.
• ✨ The video concludes with a welcome back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of a long day of flights.