05-06-2012, 03:11 PM
Again a long stretch over the Tasmanian Sea, so I opted for a multi-engine airplane.
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
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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
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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
[attachment=5038]
Climbing out over the bay...
[attachment=5039]
[attachment=5040]
Overhead some of New Zealands' South Island peaks before we start the crossing of the Tasmanian Sea.
[attachment=5041]
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
[attachment=5042]
Our Destination, Moorabbin...
[attachment=5043]
[attachment=5044]
[attachment=5051]
[attachment=5052]
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
[attachment=5045]
All clear for landing
[attachment=5046]
[attachment=5047]
... and leaving the runway
[attachment=5048]
[attachment=5049]
Arrival at Moorabbin, time to let the guests out...
Then... debriefing with the stewardess
[attachment=5050]
[attachment=5053]
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
