Delivery of a refurbished C680

Mar 16, 2026Impres­sions

Taking delivery of refurbished C680 that also got the Winglet modification.

Before takeoff at Wichita Handling, looking back at the factory (opposite side)

KICT handling view to factory opposite © Peter Pitton
Takeoff KICT © Peter Pitton

After takeoff in KICT looking back at KICT and KIAB

These are not »small« winglets …

Tall winglet © Peter Pitton
Lading displaced threshold KBGR © Peter Pitton

Approaching Bangor (KBGR) Runway 15 …

…at this time with a signif­i­cantly displaced threshold.

Parking in Bangor, nicest weather conditions.

Parking KBGR © Peter Pitton
Dog treats in bangor © Peter Pitton

At Bangor handling even the dogs are cared for so nicely.

Looking back at the sunset on Greenland's south-east-coast.

Sunset in Greenland © Peter Pitton
Winglet reflection in wing © Peter Pitton

Winglet reflection in wing top.

At these alti­tudes the wing skin struc­ture nicely shows the below structure.

Sunset and winglet.

Winglet sunset © Peter Pitton
Approach BIKF © Peter Pitton

Approaching Keflavik.

Parking in Keflavik.

Parking BIKF © Peter Pitton
Blue lagoon with lava © Peter Pitton

After takeoff in Keflavik.

Looking back at the Blue Lagoon and the cold magma that »rolled over« the area (and street) some days ago.

After the 2-stop-trip (short refuelling stops only) and a total trip time of 14:30h.

We were nicely welcomed by oper­a­tion and main­te­nance crew receiv­ing a nice »treat« suggestion …

Welcome home thank you drink © Peter Pitton