<![CDATA[Tradewind Forums - All Forums]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/ Fri, 18 May 2012 02:21:24 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[New A320 IAE]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=552 Thu, 17 May 2012 23:12:45 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=552 Has anyone else experienced problems?]]> Has anyone else experienced problems?]]> <![CDATA[North to South 13]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=551 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:01:41 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=551
The route (following Victor airways) took me Southwest towards Vancouver before turning South towards Seattle and past Mt Rainier before the descent into Yakima.

[Image: N-to-S-13-3-L.jpg]

many years ago I spent a day hiking in the mountains to the right (Golden Ears Provincial Park in BC)
[Image: N-to-S-13-5-L.jpg]

The green line below is the US/Canadian border
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[Image: N-to-S-13-4-L.jpg]

Passing Mt Rainier
[Image: N-to-S-13-8-L.jpg]

The passengers enjoyed the view too!
[Image: N-to-S-13-9-L.jpg]

The city and airport at Yakima
[Image: N-to-S-13-14-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-13-13-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-13-10-L.jpg]

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Next time I'll be heading east again to pick up the Rocky Mountains again before turning south for the border!

SteveCool]]>
The route (following Victor airways) took me Southwest towards Vancouver before turning South towards Seattle and past Mt Rainier before the descent into Yakima.

[Image: N-to-S-13-3-L.jpg]

many years ago I spent a day hiking in the mountains to the right (Golden Ears Provincial Park in BC)
[Image: N-to-S-13-5-L.jpg]

The green line below is the US/Canadian border
[Image: N-to-S-13-6-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-13-4-L.jpg]

Passing Mt Rainier
[Image: N-to-S-13-8-L.jpg]

The passengers enjoyed the view too!
[Image: N-to-S-13-9-L.jpg]

The city and airport at Yakima
[Image: N-to-S-13-14-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-13-13-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-13-10-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-13-12-L.jpg]

Next time I'll be heading east again to pick up the Rocky Mountains again before turning south for the border!

SteveCool]]> <![CDATA[Cuban delights]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=550 Sun, 13 May 2012 09:57:30 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=550
Using the Hs748, and I managed to get the Tradewinds classic textures running!
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Hasta la vista!

SteveAv-31]]>
Using the Hs748, and I managed to get the Tradewinds classic textures running!
[Image: 2012-5-911-31-49-762-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-911-33-27-25-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-911-45-30-275-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-912-20-39-66-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-915-13-38-732-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-912-14-54-716-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-1120-19-22-89-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-1120-29-56-472-L.jpg]

Hasta la vista!

SteveAv-31]]> <![CDATA[MP 085 LFKA-LFMN]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=549 Sat, 12 May 2012 21:42:46 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=549
today we will fly to Nice/Cote d'Azur. the good thing will be that we can stay here for almost two weeks as there will be no MP Session next weekend.
But first we will have to get thereBiggrin

Today only Stefaan and me were joining the flight. Dave was somewhere else and I hope he is doing well. Stefaan will have to leave early as he had to attend a dancing event. No problem we will expedite the flight. RoflRofl

Last week we had to land at Aix-Les-Bains and so we will have to leave from there:
[Image: MP085_01a_19-02-15.jpg]

Ready to taxi:
[Image: MP085_02a_19-09-04.jpg]

OK, I already mentioned that we had to expedite the flight and so here we are rushing through the valleys at 461 KIAS. That was a lot of fun!
[Image: MP085_03a_19-13-57.jpg]

Some more turns ahead...
[Image: MP085_04a_19-16-30.jpg]

At some points we also had to climb at a high rate to avoid hitting the mountains. Sometimes it was really dangerous as the clouds were rather low.
[Image: MP085_05a_19-20-44.jpg]

The French Alps.
[Image: MP085_06a_19-34-41.jpg]

After rocking through the valleys it was time for the first touch and go at Saint Crepin (LFNC).
[Image: MP085_07a_19-41-37.jpg]

[Image: MP085_08a_19-42-13.jpg]

No more valley flying, but high altitude:
[Image: MP085_09a_19-50-53.jpg]

Touch and go on a grass strip at St Auban (FLMX). We are not afraid of anythingOn_the_quiet
[Image: MP085_10a_19-55-59.jpg]

In the background you can see Stefaan doing his touch and go:
[Image: MP085_11a_19-57-45.jpg]

We left out the next strip at Vinon (LFNF).
[Image: MP085_12a_20-00-32.jpg]

Rushing over a mountain ridge between two mountain tops:
[Image: MP085_13a_20-04-23.jpg]

[Image: MP085_14a_20-04-27.jpg]

Then we arrived to Nice and so it happened that I had to fly a downwind approach to runway 04L. I only flew it a 'little' bit faster. BiggrinRofl
Roughly M0.9...
[Image: MP085_15a_20-13-51.jpg]

Here we are. Now I hope we will have very nice weather in Nice.
[Image: MP085_16a_20-20-01.jpg]

OK, I hope to see you all again in two weeks...]]>
today we will fly to Nice/Cote d'Azur. the good thing will be that we can stay here for almost two weeks as there will be no MP Session next weekend.
But first we will have to get thereBiggrin

Today only Stefaan and me were joining the flight. Dave was somewhere else and I hope he is doing well. Stefaan will have to leave early as he had to attend a dancing event. No problem we will expedite the flight. RoflRofl

Last week we had to land at Aix-Les-Bains and so we will have to leave from there:
[Image: MP085_01a_19-02-15.jpg]

Ready to taxi:
[Image: MP085_02a_19-09-04.jpg]

OK, I already mentioned that we had to expedite the flight and so here we are rushing through the valleys at 461 KIAS. That was a lot of fun!
[Image: MP085_03a_19-13-57.jpg]

Some more turns ahead...
[Image: MP085_04a_19-16-30.jpg]

At some points we also had to climb at a high rate to avoid hitting the mountains. Sometimes it was really dangerous as the clouds were rather low.
[Image: MP085_05a_19-20-44.jpg]

The French Alps.
[Image: MP085_06a_19-34-41.jpg]

After rocking through the valleys it was time for the first touch and go at Saint Crepin (LFNC).
[Image: MP085_07a_19-41-37.jpg]

[Image: MP085_08a_19-42-13.jpg]

No more valley flying, but high altitude:
[Image: MP085_09a_19-50-53.jpg]

Touch and go on a grass strip at St Auban (FLMX). We are not afraid of anythingOn_the_quiet
[Image: MP085_10a_19-55-59.jpg]

In the background you can see Stefaan doing his touch and go:
[Image: MP085_11a_19-57-45.jpg]

We left out the next strip at Vinon (LFNF).
[Image: MP085_12a_20-00-32.jpg]

Rushing over a mountain ridge between two mountain tops:
[Image: MP085_13a_20-04-23.jpg]

[Image: MP085_14a_20-04-27.jpg]

Then we arrived to Nice and so it happened that I had to fly a downwind approach to runway 04L. I only flew it a 'little' bit faster. BiggrinRofl
Roughly M0.9...
[Image: MP085_15a_20-13-51.jpg]

Here we are. Now I hope we will have very nice weather in Nice.
[Image: MP085_16a_20-20-01.jpg]

OK, I hope to see you all again in two weeks...]]> <![CDATA[Tweaking your fsx.cfg]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=548 Mon, 07 May 2012 06:53:33 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=548
http://www.venetubo.com/fsx.html

I got into a mess with my fsx.cfg and the backup wasn't any better. This helped...

Always make backups ;-)

.]]>
http://www.venetubo.com/fsx.html

I got into a mess with my fsx.cfg and the backup wasn't any better. This helped...

Always make backups ;-)

.]]> <![CDATA[FTX Australia journey 08 - NZNS-YMMB]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=547 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:11:06 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=547 And a very beautifull vintage DC-6B, N37568 United was awaiting us at the apron.


All fueled up, engines and systems running and ready to leave Nelson NZ

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Climbing out over the bay...

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Overhead some of New Zealands' South Island peaks before we start the crossing of the Tasmanian Sea.

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The whole stretch gave us rather heavy clouds and pretty strong winds.


Arriving over Australia again, the clouds got a bit less dense with milder winds

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Our Destination, Moorabbin...

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Turning base for a manual approach to RWY 13R
This vintage bird is such a joy to fly by hand, such a rewarding feeling of controlling a big airliner from the golden age of Prop's accompanied by a heavy sound coupled to my Dolby Surround with subwoofer Clapping

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All clear for landing

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... and leaving the runway

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Arrival at Moorabbin, time to let the guests out...
Then... debriefing with the stewardess Scool

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Total block to block time: 5 hour 40 minutes



Flown using:
Microsoft Flight simulator X
JustFlight DC-6 Legends of Flight ( http://www.justflight.com/articles/new-d...ight-video )
Active Sky 2012 for weather
Scenery: FTX/Orbx NZ South Island & AU YMMB airport]]> And a very beautifull vintage DC-6B, N37568 United was awaiting us at the apron.


All fueled up, engines and systems running and ready to leave Nelson NZ

.jpg  ScreenHunter_01.jpg (Size: 243.65 KB / Downloads: 1)


Climbing out over the bay...

.jpg  ScreenHunter_04.jpg (Size: 222.21 KB / Downloads: 0)


.jpg  ScreenHunter_05.jpg (Size: 246.42 KB / Downloads: 0)


Overhead some of New Zealands' South Island peaks before we start the crossing of the Tasmanian Sea.

.jpg  ScreenHunter_07.jpg (Size: 216.2 KB / Downloads: 1)

The whole stretch gave us rather heavy clouds and pretty strong winds.


Arriving over Australia again, the clouds got a bit less dense with milder winds

.jpg  ScreenHunter_08.jpg (Size: 354.99 KB / Downloads: 1)


Our Destination, Moorabbin...

.jpg  ScreenHunter_09.jpg (Size: 416.24 KB / Downloads: 2)


.jpg  ScreenHunter_11.jpg (Size: 459.61 KB / Downloads: 1)


.jpg  699Moorabbin.jpg (Size: 156.98 KB / Downloads: 0)


.jpg  010907.jpg (Size: 145.49 KB / Downloads: 0)


Turning base for a manual approach to RWY 13R
This vintage bird is such a joy to fly by hand, such a rewarding feeling of controlling a big airliner from the golden age of Prop's accompanied by a heavy sound coupled to my Dolby Surround with subwoofer Clapping

.jpg  ScreenHunter_12.jpg (Size: 251.99 KB / Downloads: 1)


All clear for landing

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... and leaving the runway

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.jpg  ScreenHunter_16.jpg (Size: 464.97 KB / Downloads: 0)


Arrival at Moorabbin, time to let the guests out...
Then... debriefing with the stewardess Scool

.jpg  ScreenHunter_17.jpg (Size: 497.62 KB / Downloads: 2)


.jpg  ScreenHunter_18.jpg (Size: 443.37 KB / Downloads: 0)



Total block to block time: 5 hour 40 minutes



Flown using:
Microsoft Flight simulator X
JustFlight DC-6 Legends of Flight ( http://www.justflight.com/articles/new-d...ight-video )
Active Sky 2012 for weather
Scenery: FTX/Orbx NZ South Island & AU YMMB airport]]> <![CDATA[F1 Race Barcelona]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=546 Sun, 06 May 2012 12:13:41 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=546
The files for the F1 Race in Spain are up. Sorry, but departure is in about half an hour from now on. Biggrin]]>
The files for the F1 Race in Spain are up. Sorry, but departure is in about half an hour from now on. Biggrin]]> <![CDATA[MP 084 LFSX-LFKA (LFLB)]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=545 Sun, 06 May 2012 08:41:34 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=545
Todays flight will lead us from St Sauveur AB to Albertville, or Aix-Les-Bains as alternate. Yes, for the first time we will have to fly to an alternate airfield.
But first we will leave st Sauveur AB. Dave and Stefaan again were with me.
[Image: MP084_01a_19-05-36.jpg]

Soon we were departing via runway 22 as the winds were in favor for this runway.
[Image: MP084_02a_19-15-09.jpg]

Somewhere between our departure airport and the first destination for the first touch and go at Les Eplatures (LSGC) in Switzerland.
[Image: MP084_03a_19-18-45.jpg]

I inserted another airport into the route and here you can see Stefaan on short final, with Dave following him in. I had already performed my touch and go and now turning to downwind to intercept the route to the next airfield Challanges (LFGF).
[Image: MP084_04a_19-42-23.jpg]

And here we are at Challanges:
[Image: MP084_05a_19-49-48.jpg]

Meythet (LFLP) airport:
[Image: MP084_06a_20-16-31.jpg]

One minute later Dave was passing near me:
[Image: MP084_07a_20-17-51.jpg]

Flying higher than normal due to the Alps below me:
[Image: MP084_08a_20-42-55.jpg]

We are already near our planned final destination. In fact the airfield should be in the valley below us. Can you see the airfield? Not - well that's the reason for our diversion. BiggrinRofl
[Image: MP084_09a_20-49-15.jpg]

On downwind to Aix-Les-Bains, and it looks more interesting than the original airfield...
[Image: MP084_10a_20-53-05.jpg]

Short final:
[Image: MP084_11a_20-55-07.jpg]

The 'gang' is shortly behind me:
[Image: MP084_12a_20-55-58.jpg]

It looks like we are well trained military pilots with such short separation.
[Image: MP084_13a_20-56-45.jpg]

Parked:
[Image: MP084_14a_21-00-05.jpg]

Parked at the ramp.
[Image: MP084_15a_21-00-53.jpg]

OK, thank you flying again. I hope you enjoyed it and also you liked watching this report.]]>
Todays flight will lead us from St Sauveur AB to Albertville, or Aix-Les-Bains as alternate. Yes, for the first time we will have to fly to an alternate airfield.
But first we will leave st Sauveur AB. Dave and Stefaan again were with me.
[Image: MP084_01a_19-05-36.jpg]

Soon we were departing via runway 22 as the winds were in favor for this runway.
[Image: MP084_02a_19-15-09.jpg]

Somewhere between our departure airport and the first destination for the first touch and go at Les Eplatures (LSGC) in Switzerland.
[Image: MP084_03a_19-18-45.jpg]

I inserted another airport into the route and here you can see Stefaan on short final, with Dave following him in. I had already performed my touch and go and now turning to downwind to intercept the route to the next airfield Challanges (LFGF).
[Image: MP084_04a_19-42-23.jpg]

And here we are at Challanges:
[Image: MP084_05a_19-49-48.jpg]

Meythet (LFLP) airport:
[Image: MP084_06a_20-16-31.jpg]

One minute later Dave was passing near me:
[Image: MP084_07a_20-17-51.jpg]

Flying higher than normal due to the Alps below me:
[Image: MP084_08a_20-42-55.jpg]

We are already near our planned final destination. In fact the airfield should be in the valley below us. Can you see the airfield? Not - well that's the reason for our diversion. BiggrinRofl
[Image: MP084_09a_20-49-15.jpg]

On downwind to Aix-Les-Bains, and it looks more interesting than the original airfield...
[Image: MP084_10a_20-53-05.jpg]

Short final:
[Image: MP084_11a_20-55-07.jpg]

The 'gang' is shortly behind me:
[Image: MP084_12a_20-55-58.jpg]

It looks like we are well trained military pilots with such short separation.
[Image: MP084_13a_20-56-45.jpg]

Parked:
[Image: MP084_14a_21-00-05.jpg]

Parked at the ramp.
[Image: MP084_15a_21-00-53.jpg]

OK, thank you flying again. I hope you enjoyed it and also you liked watching this report.]]> <![CDATA[Tradewinds Bell 412]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=544 Fri, 04 May 2012 16:43:09 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=544
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I have a feeling one of these might find its way into the screenshot comp this monthThank-you

Steve]]>
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[Image: 2012-5-312-4-44-496-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-5-312-6-34-892-L.jpg]

I have a feeling one of these might find its way into the screenshot comp this monthThank-you

Steve]]> <![CDATA[Hey Folks]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=543 Wed, 02 May 2012 16:58:56 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=543
Mike Redman here....TCA-2669 back from a very long absence.

After spending most of my online sim time racing with Gridmotorsports, I've dusted off the old flight gear and did a mail run on Sunday. Boy was I behind the power curve!

Things have changed some here, so it's going to be fun exploring and finding out what's changed in the flight sim world.

I've currently got FS9, on a pretty quick machine with three LCD monitors, and running a HOTAS Cougar setup, and will be searching on tips & tricks on how best to configure my hardware for the most fulfilling experience. BUT, I know I'll need to search for myself first before asking questions....."teach a guy to fish...." and all that.

I expect my participation to be very basic, as I still have interest in racing with Grid, and we'll see how it goes - maybe I combine the two.

So, that's all for now - I'll do some exploring, and cheers to you all, it's nice to be back. And thanks to Christian Breuer for getting me signed up so quickly on to the forums.

Cheers,

Mike Redman
TCA-2669]]>
Mike Redman here....TCA-2669 back from a very long absence.

After spending most of my online sim time racing with Gridmotorsports, I've dusted off the old flight gear and did a mail run on Sunday. Boy was I behind the power curve!

Things have changed some here, so it's going to be fun exploring and finding out what's changed in the flight sim world.

I've currently got FS9, on a pretty quick machine with three LCD monitors, and running a HOTAS Cougar setup, and will be searching on tips & tricks on how best to configure my hardware for the most fulfilling experience. BUT, I know I'll need to search for myself first before asking questions....."teach a guy to fish...." and all that.

I expect my participation to be very basic, as I still have interest in racing with Grid, and we'll see how it goes - maybe I combine the two.

So, that's all for now - I'll do some exploring, and cheers to you all, it's nice to be back. And thanks to Christian Breuer for getting me signed up so quickly on to the forums.

Cheers,

Mike Redman
TCA-2669]]> <![CDATA[May 2012 Site Update]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=542 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:25:40 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=542 ... it's up

.]]> ... it's up

.]]> <![CDATA[FTX Australia journey 07 - NZNV-NZNS]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=541 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:52:59 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=541 Downside of it is that the vibrant colors of the landscapes didn't come to their full right.


All fueled up and ready to leave Invercargill with the PC12 again this time.

.jpg  ScreenHunter_01_Invergargill.jpg (Size: 262.15 KB / Downloads: 1)


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First waypoint, Dunedin...

.jpg  ScreenHunter_04_Dunedin.jpg (Size: 251.7 KB / Downloads: 0)


... followed by Omarama...

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... Mount Mary (just a bit of it visible at the right side.... mostly out of view)

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As you can see, the cloud and haze didn't result in a most appealing view, but things aren't always at their best in real life either.


Mount Cook in the background...

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Rakaia...

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Christchurch...

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... and after crossing quite some impressive mountain ranges where we had to climb above the clouds to be on the safe side, we finaly arrived at Nelson, the final destination of this leg.
@Steve, too bad I couldn't take any better pictures of those great mountain ranges

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This is a very neat little airport and town near the northern tip of New Zealands South Island.

The next leg will take us back to Australia...



Total block to block time: 2 hour 12 minutes



Flown using:
Microsoft Flight simulator X
Flight1 Pilatus PC12
Active Sky 2012 for weather
Scenery: FTX/Orbx NZ South Island; http://fullterrain.com/product_nzsi.html]]> Downside of it is that the vibrant colors of the landscapes didn't come to their full right.


All fueled up and ready to leave Invercargill with the PC12 again this time.

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First waypoint, Dunedin...

.jpg  ScreenHunter_04_Dunedin.jpg (Size: 251.7 KB / Downloads: 0)


... followed by Omarama...

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... Mount Mary (just a bit of it visible at the right side.... mostly out of view)

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As you can see, the cloud and haze didn't result in a most appealing view, but things aren't always at their best in real life either.


Mount Cook in the background...

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Rakaia...

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Christchurch...

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... and after crossing quite some impressive mountain ranges where we had to climb above the clouds to be on the safe side, we finaly arrived at Nelson, the final destination of this leg.
@Steve, too bad I couldn't take any better pictures of those great mountain ranges

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This is a very neat little airport and town near the northern tip of New Zealands South Island.

The next leg will take us back to Australia...



Total block to block time: 2 hour 12 minutes



Flown using:
Microsoft Flight simulator X
Flight1 Pilatus PC12
Active Sky 2012 for weather
Scenery: FTX/Orbx NZ South Island; http://fullterrain.com/product_nzsi.html]]> <![CDATA[North to South legs 11 and 12]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=540 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:26:47 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=540
Climbing away in the CV240
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-5-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-6-L.jpg]

Leaving the bad weather behind
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-7-L.jpg]

visual approach at Port Hardy
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-8-L.jpg]

Safely down
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-9-L.jpg]

My next aircraft, sharing the ramp with a pair of visiting USN UH60s
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-10-L.jpg]

some great views as I crossed the coastal range
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-12-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-14-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-15-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-13-L.jpg]

After an hour, it's time to turn down the valley towards Kelowna
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-16-L.jpg]

Descending between 2 mountain ranges in this weather was not much fun!
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-17-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-18-L.jpg]

field in sight
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-19-L.jpg]

This is the real world view looking towards the approach I made
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-1-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-20-L.jpg]

At the gate and time for a walk and some fresh air!
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-22-L.jpg]

The next leg will see me leave my first "full" country behind (Canada) and I'll be re-entering the USA to follow the Rocky Mountains for a while..

Hope you enjoyed the journeyBiggrin

SteveDrinks]]>
Climbing away in the CV240
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-5-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-6-L.jpg]

Leaving the bad weather behind
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-7-L.jpg]

visual approach at Port Hardy
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-8-L.jpg]

Safely down
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-9-L.jpg]

My next aircraft, sharing the ramp with a pair of visiting USN UH60s
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-10-L.jpg]

some great views as I crossed the coastal range
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-12-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-14-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-15-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-13-L.jpg]

After an hour, it's time to turn down the valley towards Kelowna
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-16-L.jpg]

Descending between 2 mountain ranges in this weather was not much fun!
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-17-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-18-L.jpg]

field in sight
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-19-L.jpg]

This is the real world view looking towards the approach I made
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-1-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-20-L.jpg]

At the gate and time for a walk and some fresh air!
[Image: N-to-S-11-and-12-22-L.jpg]

The next leg will see me leave my first "full" country behind (Canada) and I'll be re-entering the USA to follow the Rocky Mountains for a while..

Hope you enjoyed the journeyBiggrin

SteveDrinks]]> <![CDATA[FTX Australia journey 06 - YMLT-NZNV]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=539 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:32:58 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=539 And since this leg was a rather long leg over water I decided to take the BAF F16 31st Tiger Sqn for the trip.


Overview of the trip:
This was a rather direct routing taking us from Launceston, Tasmania to Invercargill New Zealand.


All fueled up and getting ready to leave Launceston

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Quickly throttling back after take off because this baby wants to 'Rock'

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On Cruise power we climbed to FL250 for the long stretch over water.

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... and soon we were settled in a nice cruise

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While on descend it came clear that weather was deteriorating... dark clouds and rain

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Over Invercargill and setting up for an outbound leg to land on RW22

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First aiming for a 3° glidepath and setting the FPM (flight path marker) on the touchdown area

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... adjusting while we get closer while also setting up for the correct AOA

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... looking great

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... and a smooth roll out on RW22

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Final destination of this flight, Invercargill New Zealand

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Total block to block time: 1 hour 54 minutes



Flown using:
Microsoft Flight simulator X
Aerosoft Fighting Falcon
Active Sky 2012 for weather
Scenery: FTX/Orbx AU + YMLT and NZ South Island; http://fullterrain.com/product_nzsi.html
]]> And since this leg was a rather long leg over water I decided to take the BAF F16 31st Tiger Sqn for the trip.


Overview of the trip:
This was a rather direct routing taking us from Launceston, Tasmania to Invercargill New Zealand.


All fueled up and getting ready to leave Launceston

.jpg  ScreenHunter_01_Apr._28_20.21.jpg (Size: 435.25 KB / Downloads: 1)


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Quickly throttling back after take off because this baby wants to 'Rock'

.jpg  ScreenHunter_04_Apr._28_20.27.jpg (Size: 397.67 KB / Downloads: 1)


.jpg  ScreenHunter_05_Apr._28_20.27.jpg (Size: 462.13 KB / Downloads: 1)


.jpg  ScreenHunter_06_Apr._28_20.28.jpg (Size: 299.98 KB / Downloads: 1)


On Cruise power we climbed to FL250 for the long stretch over water.

.jpg  ScreenHunter_07_Apr._28_20.29.jpg (Size: 94.13 KB / Downloads: 1)

... and soon we were settled in a nice cruise

.jpg  ScreenHunter_09_Apr._28_20.36.jpg (Size: 240.7 KB / Downloads: 1)


.jpg  ScreenHunter_10_Apr._28_20.48.jpg (Size: 186.42 KB / Downloads: 1)


While on descend it came clear that weather was deteriorating... dark clouds and rain

.jpg  ScreenHunter_16_Apr._28_22.04.jpg (Size: 136.71 KB / Downloads: 1)


Over Invercargill and setting up for an outbound leg to land on RW22

.jpg  ScreenHunter_18_Apr._28_22.09.jpg (Size: 256.84 KB / Downloads: 1)


First aiming for a 3° glidepath and setting the FPM (flight path marker) on the touchdown area

.jpg  ScreenHunter_20_Apr._28_22.11.jpg (Size: 384.72 KB / Downloads: 2)

... adjusting while we get closer while also setting up for the correct AOA

.jpg  ScreenHunter_21_Apr._28_22.12.jpg (Size: 313.84 KB / Downloads: 2)

... looking great

.jpg  ScreenHunter_22_Apr._28_22.12.jpg (Size: 231.28 KB / Downloads: 2)


... and a smooth roll out on RW22

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Final destination of this flight, Invercargill New Zealand

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Total block to block time: 1 hour 54 minutes



Flown using:
Microsoft Flight simulator X
Aerosoft Fighting Falcon
Active Sky 2012 for weather
Scenery: FTX/Orbx AU + YMLT and NZ South Island; http://fullterrain.com/product_nzsi.html
]]> <![CDATA[MP Leg 083 LFOL-LFSX]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=538 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:42:35 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=538
this flight leads us from L'Aigle Saint Michel (LFOL) to Luxeuil St. Sauveur AB (LFSX). this flight was much more to my liking as it didn't contain so many zig zag turns as some of the previous legs. Now you can relax a little bit more Heart

First of all Dave was there at St Michel just to tell us that he won't be able to join. Well, no problem. We will see him back next weekend then.

At 17:10Z we were ready to go. St. Michel is a rather small airfield and I was not sure whether I can bring the F/A-18E up into the air.
[Image: MP083_01a_19-12-11.jpg]

I can tell you that I barely made it into the air. Soon thereafter I was passing L'Aigle VOR, which you can see behind the left stabilizer. Adn if you look closely you can see that Microsoft did place it at the exact location...
[Image: MP083_02a_19-17-02.jpg]

About 15 minutes into the flight we already set up for an approach to runway 28 at Chateaudun AB (LFOC). Flying the downwind leg:
[Image: MP083_03a_19-33-46.jpg]

And turning to final and you can see Stefaan in his F-16A just in front of me.
[Image: MP083_04a_19-34-35.jpg]

[Image: MP083_05a_19-35-30.jpg]

Turn and burn baby:
[Image: MP083_06a_19-36-30.jpg]

Ten minutes later we arrived at Bricy AB (LFOJ) near Orleans for our touch and go. This time Stefaan is behind me.
[Image: MP083_07a_19-45-36.jpg]

And flying next to Stefaan in his wonderful F-16 (unfortunately the wrong scheme):
[Image: MP083_08a_19-49-01.jpg]

Short final for St Denis De L'hotel (LFOZ) also near Orleans.
[Image: MP083_09a_19-54-39.jpg]

Hot departure:
[Image: MP083_10a_19-55-13.jpg]

Positioning for the touch and go at Branches airfield (LFLA) near Auxerre.
[Image: MP083_11a_20-14-36.jpg]

Stefaan again behind me:
[Image: MP083_12a_20-18-21.jpg]

Some enroute pictures on our way to Dijon Longvic AB (LFSD).
[Image: MP083_13a_20-29-16.jpg]

[Image: MP083_14a_20-31-33.jpg]

And here we have Dijon Longvic AB.
[Image: MP083_15a_20-32-43.jpg]

Turning to downwind for runway 18:
[Image: MP083_16a_20-33-19.jpg]

I only need half of the width of the runway Biggrin
[Image: MP083_17a_20-36-58.jpg]

Airborne again...
[Image: MP083_18a_20-37-02.jpg]

Now the Red Baron is back in his element: Stefaan is in deep sh.tRofl
[Image: MP083_19a_20-46-03.jpg]

[Image: MP083_20a_20-46-12.jpg]

[Image: MP083_21a_20-47-17.jpg]

And now some very nice pictures of us flying in close formation.
[Image: MP083_22a_20-47-27.jpg]

[Image: MP083_23a_20-49-42.jpg]

Arriving at our final destination:
[Image: MP083_24a_20-57-44.jpg]

And here we are parked at the ramp at St Sauveur AB.
[Image: MP083_25a_21-03-04.jpg]

Well, I hope you liked the pictures. More will follow next weekBiggrin
Have a nice week.]]>
this flight leads us from L'Aigle Saint Michel (LFOL) to Luxeuil St. Sauveur AB (LFSX). this flight was much more to my liking as it didn't contain so many zig zag turns as some of the previous legs. Now you can relax a little bit more Heart

First of all Dave was there at St Michel just to tell us that he won't be able to join. Well, no problem. We will see him back next weekend then.

At 17:10Z we were ready to go. St. Michel is a rather small airfield and I was not sure whether I can bring the F/A-18E up into the air.
[Image: MP083_01a_19-12-11.jpg]

I can tell you that I barely made it into the air. Soon thereafter I was passing L'Aigle VOR, which you can see behind the left stabilizer. Adn if you look closely you can see that Microsoft did place it at the exact location...
[Image: MP083_02a_19-17-02.jpg]

About 15 minutes into the flight we already set up for an approach to runway 28 at Chateaudun AB (LFOC). Flying the downwind leg:
[Image: MP083_03a_19-33-46.jpg]

And turning to final and you can see Stefaan in his F-16A just in front of me.
[Image: MP083_04a_19-34-35.jpg]

[Image: MP083_05a_19-35-30.jpg]

Turn and burn baby:
[Image: MP083_06a_19-36-30.jpg]

Ten minutes later we arrived at Bricy AB (LFOJ) near Orleans for our touch and go. This time Stefaan is behind me.
[Image: MP083_07a_19-45-36.jpg]

And flying next to Stefaan in his wonderful F-16 (unfortunately the wrong scheme):
[Image: MP083_08a_19-49-01.jpg]

Short final for St Denis De L'hotel (LFOZ) also near Orleans.
[Image: MP083_09a_19-54-39.jpg]

Hot departure:
[Image: MP083_10a_19-55-13.jpg]

Positioning for the touch and go at Branches airfield (LFLA) near Auxerre.
[Image: MP083_11a_20-14-36.jpg]

Stefaan again behind me:
[Image: MP083_12a_20-18-21.jpg]

Some enroute pictures on our way to Dijon Longvic AB (LFSD).
[Image: MP083_13a_20-29-16.jpg]

[Image: MP083_14a_20-31-33.jpg]

And here we have Dijon Longvic AB.
[Image: MP083_15a_20-32-43.jpg]

Turning to downwind for runway 18:
[Image: MP083_16a_20-33-19.jpg]

I only need half of the width of the runway Biggrin
[Image: MP083_17a_20-36-58.jpg]

Airborne again...
[Image: MP083_18a_20-37-02.jpg]

Now the Red Baron is back in his element: Stefaan is in deep sh.tRofl
[Image: MP083_19a_20-46-03.jpg]

[Image: MP083_20a_20-46-12.jpg]

[Image: MP083_21a_20-47-17.jpg]

And now some very nice pictures of us flying in close formation.
[Image: MP083_22a_20-47-27.jpg]

[Image: MP083_23a_20-49-42.jpg]

Arriving at our final destination:
[Image: MP083_24a_20-57-44.jpg]

And here we are parked at the ramp at St Sauveur AB.
[Image: MP083_25a_21-03-04.jpg]

Well, I hope you liked the pictures. More will follow next weekBiggrin
Have a nice week.]]> <![CDATA[North to South legs 9 and 10]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=537 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:12:02 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=537
Ready to go!
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-1-L.jpg]

departing over the marina at Sitka
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-2-L.jpg]

settled into the cruise
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-6-L.jpg]

a bit of mountain flying
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-5-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-7-L.jpg]

approach to Klawock
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-8-L.jpg]

setting down on the apron
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-10-L.jpg]

I must admit I find this model of the Dauphin very "twitchy" especially at slow speed or in the hover!

A quick aircraft change to the EC135, and this is my first time flying this and what a beauty she is, responsive and a delight at low speeds.
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-12-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-13-L.jpg]

the views are great too!
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-14-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-16-L.jpg]

enroute at 2000 feet
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-18-L.jpg]

making the approach
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-20-L.jpg]

slowing down - I missed seeing the helipad which is behind the helicopters tail and was aiming for the stand just visibleAshamed
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-21-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-23-L.jpg]

safely down
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-22-L.jpg]

With a 7500 foot runway the next leg will be back to fixed wing (a bigger classic prop) though I enjoyed the helicopters so much I'll be back to them occasionally further into the trip!

Thanks for looking!

SteveCloud_9]]>
Ready to go!
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-1-L.jpg]

departing over the marina at Sitka
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-2-L.jpg]

settled into the cruise
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-6-L.jpg]

a bit of mountain flying
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-5-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-7-L.jpg]

approach to Klawock
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-8-L.jpg]

setting down on the apron
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-10-L.jpg]

I must admit I find this model of the Dauphin very "twitchy" especially at slow speed or in the hover!

A quick aircraft change to the EC135, and this is my first time flying this and what a beauty she is, responsive and a delight at low speeds.
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-12-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-13-L.jpg]

the views are great too!
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-14-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-16-L.jpg]

enroute at 2000 feet
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-18-L.jpg]

making the approach
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-20-L.jpg]

slowing down - I missed seeing the helipad which is behind the helicopters tail and was aiming for the stand just visibleAshamed
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-21-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-23-L.jpg]

safely down
[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-22-L.jpg]

With a 7500 foot runway the next leg will be back to fixed wing (a bigger classic prop) though I enjoyed the helicopters so much I'll be back to them occasionally further into the trip!

Thanks for looking!

SteveCloud_9]]> <![CDATA[A change of scenery]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=536 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:30:09 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=536

Taxiing out at LAX
[Image: 2012-4-811-26-10-970-L.jpg]

Delta 757 going around as we taxiied out
[Image: 2012-4-811-30-34-190-L.jpg]

On the runway, viewed from the tower
[Image: 2012-4-811-32-44-571-L.jpg]

In the cruise, over ORBX Pacific NW scenery
[Image: 2012-4-814-27-1-819-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-4-815-4-52-426-L.jpg]

On approach CYVR
[Image: 2012-4-815-26-21-216-L.jpg]

After turnround we took off from 08L at CYVR and set course for Billings
[Image: 2012-4-815-20-58-145-L.jpg]

Arty picture!
[Image: 2012-4-1522-56-22-690-L.jpg]

It's not always lonely at FL330!
[Image: 2012-4-1523-22-47-772-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-4-1523-23-3-70-L.jpg]

Start of the last sector, pushing at Billings
[Image: 2012-4-1611-54-6-246-L.jpg]

Climbing away
[Image: 2012-4-1612-3-15-330-L.jpg]

Getting dark enroute
[Image: 2012-4-1612-36-44-174-L.jpg]

the passengers had a great view
[Image: 2012-4-1613-0-17-831-L.jpg]

Welcome to KMSP in the rain!
[Image: 2012-4-1613-45-33-810-L.jpg]

Happy landings!

SteveAv-31]]>

Taxiing out at LAX
[Image: 2012-4-811-26-10-970-L.jpg]

Delta 757 going around as we taxiied out
[Image: 2012-4-811-30-34-190-L.jpg]

On the runway, viewed from the tower
[Image: 2012-4-811-32-44-571-L.jpg]

In the cruise, over ORBX Pacific NW scenery
[Image: 2012-4-814-27-1-819-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-4-815-4-52-426-L.jpg]

On approach CYVR
[Image: 2012-4-815-26-21-216-L.jpg]

After turnround we took off from 08L at CYVR and set course for Billings
[Image: 2012-4-815-20-58-145-L.jpg]

Arty picture!
[Image: 2012-4-1522-56-22-690-L.jpg]

It's not always lonely at FL330!
[Image: 2012-4-1523-22-47-772-L.jpg]

[Image: 2012-4-1523-23-3-70-L.jpg]

Start of the last sector, pushing at Billings
[Image: 2012-4-1611-54-6-246-L.jpg]

Climbing away
[Image: 2012-4-1612-3-15-330-L.jpg]

Getting dark enroute
[Image: 2012-4-1612-36-44-174-L.jpg]

the passengers had a great view
[Image: 2012-4-1613-0-17-831-L.jpg]

Welcome to KMSP in the rain!
[Image: 2012-4-1613-45-33-810-L.jpg]

Happy landings!

SteveAv-31]]> <![CDATA[MP Leg 082 LFOI-LFOL]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=535 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:56:25 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=535
Here we go again for another MP Session. This time Dave was joining again and so we gave it a 'go'. Otherwise we would had opted to postpone the flight as Stefaan was not able to join.

Nevertheless, we departed somewhat late as Pär was having problems with his FSX in the matter as soon he attempts to assign me a specific aircraft his FSX crashed to desktop. Very strange.

OK, here I am already on approach to St. Aubin (LFAB).
[Image: MP082_01a_19-42-18.jpg]

Shortly thereafter i had the opportunity to fly a little bit in formation with Pär, who was again using his fast Mustang.
[Image: MP082_02a_19-47-20.jpg]

Then we did some IFR flying - I Follw River! BiggrinRofl
[Image: MP082_03a_19-51-41.jpg]

You may expect me to fly a little bit lower and as I didn't want to disappoint you, I did fly low... HUD altitude is set to Radar altimeter at this time:
[Image: MP082_04a_19-58-37.jpg]

Bitching Betty was nagging me to pull up all the time I was following the river...
[Image: MP082_05a_20-01-14.jpg]

Some Air-to-Air training Biggrin
[Image: MP082_06a_20-06-24.jpg]

Finals for Octeville (LFOH) airport at the city of Le Havre.
[Image: MP082_07a_20-10-38.jpg]

And some time later I was on final for Granville, but the aircraft refused to settle down onto the runway and so it became a low approach only.Ashamed
[Image: MP082_08a_20-46-35.jpg]

The Red Baron:
[Image: MP082_09a_20-53-44.jpg]

[Image: MP082_10a_20-54-42.jpg]

The airfield of Saint Michel is just visible in the background near the right upper corner...
[Image: MP082_11a_21-07-21.jpg]

And here I am alone at the airfield. I'll have to check again whether Microsoft placed the airfield wrong in both sims (FS9 and FSX), or whether I did a mistake by placing this airfield at the wrong location...
[Image: MP082_12a_21-13-17.jpg]

OK, that was it for today's flight. I hope to see you again next week...]]>
Here we go again for another MP Session. This time Dave was joining again and so we gave it a 'go'. Otherwise we would had opted to postpone the flight as Stefaan was not able to join.

Nevertheless, we departed somewhat late as Pär was having problems with his FSX in the matter as soon he attempts to assign me a specific aircraft his FSX crashed to desktop. Very strange.

OK, here I am already on approach to St. Aubin (LFAB).
[Image: MP082_01a_19-42-18.jpg]

Shortly thereafter i had the opportunity to fly a little bit in formation with Pär, who was again using his fast Mustang.
[Image: MP082_02a_19-47-20.jpg]

Then we did some IFR flying - I Follw River! BiggrinRofl
[Image: MP082_03a_19-51-41.jpg]

You may expect me to fly a little bit lower and as I didn't want to disappoint you, I did fly low... HUD altitude is set to Radar altimeter at this time:
[Image: MP082_04a_19-58-37.jpg]

Bitching Betty was nagging me to pull up all the time I was following the river...
[Image: MP082_05a_20-01-14.jpg]

Some Air-to-Air training Biggrin
[Image: MP082_06a_20-06-24.jpg]

Finals for Octeville (LFOH) airport at the city of Le Havre.
[Image: MP082_07a_20-10-38.jpg]

And some time later I was on final for Granville, but the aircraft refused to settle down onto the runway and so it became a low approach only.Ashamed
[Image: MP082_08a_20-46-35.jpg]

The Red Baron:
[Image: MP082_09a_20-53-44.jpg]

[Image: MP082_10a_20-54-42.jpg]

The airfield of Saint Michel is just visible in the background near the right upper corner...
[Image: MP082_11a_21-07-21.jpg]

And here I am alone at the airfield. I'll have to check again whether Microsoft placed the airfield wrong in both sims (FS9 and FSX), or whether I did a mistake by placing this airfield at the wrong location...
[Image: MP082_12a_21-13-17.jpg]

OK, that was it for today's flight. I hope to see you again next week...]]> <![CDATA[North to South Leg 8]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=534 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:10:30 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=534
Climbing out of Hoonah on a crisp sunny afternoon
[Image: N-to-S-9-1-L.jpg]

A selection enroute, threading through the fjords
[Image: N-to-S-9-2-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-6-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-4-L.jpg]

Sitka is on the coast beyond the hills to the left
[Image: N-to-S-9-7-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-9-L.jpg]

[Image: sit-b-L.jpg]

On approach runway 11
[Image: N-to-S-9-11-L.jpg]

and the real thing
[Image: sitkarockygutierrezairportsitk-L.jpg]

[Image: 7509952147c8ea28d95z-L.jpg]

I arrived just in time for a look around before dark
[Image: N-to-S-9-13-L.jpg]

[Image: cfiles2385-L.jpg]

SteveThumbup]]>
Climbing out of Hoonah on a crisp sunny afternoon
[Image: N-to-S-9-1-L.jpg]

A selection enroute, threading through the fjords
[Image: N-to-S-9-2-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-6-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-4-L.jpg]

Sitka is on the coast beyond the hills to the left
[Image: N-to-S-9-7-L.jpg]

[Image: N-to-S-9-9-L.jpg]

[Image: sit-b-L.jpg]

On approach runway 11
[Image: N-to-S-9-11-L.jpg]

and the real thing
[Image: sitkarockygutierrezairportsitk-L.jpg]

[Image: 7509952147c8ea28d95z-L.jpg]

I arrived just in time for a look around before dark
[Image: N-to-S-9-13-L.jpg]

[Image: cfiles2385-L.jpg]

SteveThumbup]]> <![CDATA[F1 Races China and Bahrain]]> http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=533 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:52:29 +0000 http://www.tradewind.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=533
the first flights to the Race in Shanghai, China, have been added. Race fans will depart from San Francisco this time. Ah, and they will depart early this time leaving already on Sunday!
Click me

Have fun.Paint2]]>
the first flights to the Race in Shanghai, China, have been added. Race fans will depart from San Francisco this time. Ah, and they will depart early this time leaving already on Sunday!
Click me

Have fun.Paint2]]>