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Post by roggeberg22 on Oct 10, 2019 19:46:16 GMT
Hello all,
It took me some time to produce my first video of the Vickers Vimy, but here it is.
First I had to create a fairly reliable autopilot in the Vimy to be able to make outside videos. Then I had to learn some video editing ... But I succeeded. My first priority now is to fly to Bagdad in my DC3. Kind regards, Luuk, DCA pilot 2315.
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Post by roggeberg22 on Oct 10, 2019 20:05:03 GMT
After posting I checked the link. The link is working but imgur does not show the video. I don't know why. If i login into imgur the video is not working either and my test video is also not working anymore, at least at the moment. It is too late now, tomorrow there is another day. Luuk
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Post by Uhug on Oct 10, 2019 20:48:37 GMT
Hi Luuk, the Video is workin Well ob my pad.. Cheers
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Nice day for somethin'.
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Post by Paughco on Oct 12, 2019 2:51:14 GMT
Flight 14B, Allahabad, India (VIAL) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose In (VECC), both in India. VECC is in Calcutta, so we're gonna get loose tonight! Better watch out for Nancy, however, because she can get pretty wild.
Got a few photos:
Nice shot of the airplane at cruise:
Put your faith in God and...
IFR approach was needed. Here we are, just coming out of the gloom:
Down in one piece, ready for flight 15B:
Seeya ATB
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Post by roggeberg22 on Oct 12, 2019 9:05:24 GMT
Yesterday I arrived in Bagdad. Here are my screenshots. Taxiing OSDI Damascus. Climbing out from rwy 5L. 75% of the time this was the outside view: shades of yellow and shades of blue and white: dessert. But at last a change: the river Euphrates and far in the background Lake Tharthar. Wikipedia: "In 1956, the southern part of the Tharthar depression was turned into an artificial reservoir to collect floodwaters of the Tigris River." Descending to Bagdad over the Euphrates and Fallujah. On base leg. On final. Parked.
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Post by roggeberg22 on Oct 12, 2019 14:15:27 GMT
Today I flew to Basrah. I made a overall schedule and it indicated I needed to do an extra flight in order to keep a regular pace without the need to hurry at the end of december. Taxi in Bagdag with (assumption on my side after checking with google earth) the FSX version of the old terminal in Bagdad. On my way to Basra. Bagdad and the river Tigris. And on my right side, to the West, the river Euphrates. The Tigris showing a perfect example of meandering. About 45 NM North of Basra fertile land and lakes. It was a straight in, but I got a bit to far to the left of the runway. Parked in Basra.
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Post by Paughco on Oct 13, 2019 16:25:46 GMT
Flight 15B: We are now fully in Asia, with no signs of desert. We took off from Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International at dawn. Had to file IFR in order to leave, but cancelled once at cruising altitude of 8,000 feet and maintained VFR for the rest of the flight to Yangon International in Yangon, Myanmar (formerly Rangoon Burma). We got a few photos:
Just after IFR takeoff at dawn, during turn onto course:
We climbed out of the gloom at about 4,500 feet:
Here we are, flying across the Meghna River delta and into the Bay of Bengal
We reviewed customs of Myanmar during the flight, just so we wouldn't piss off the locals. Some handy tips were:
Avoid loud voices and argumentative behavior - never lose your temper in public. Best to keep smiling, as much as you can. Watch what's gonna be in the frame before you take a picture. Don't take pictures of women or meditating monks, for example. Take your shoes off before entering a house or office. Don't touch people's heads, and never point at stuff with your feet. Here's a biggie: Don't disrespect the Buddha - this is serious stuff; you can go to jail. Word is, one guy thought it would be cool to take a selfie with a Buddha statue after putting his headphones on the statue. This guy got two years in prison!
Based on all of the above, we kept a pretty low profile. We got a ride in a tuk-tuk to the Sky Ace Motel on Tabinshhwehti Road, in the northeast part of Yangon. The place is rated 4 stars, and how could we not, given the cool name? We walked around and found some pretty good food for dinner. Sorry, but I couldn't figure out the name of the place.
Looking forward to the next flight and the next destination.
Seeya ATB
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Post by uhug on Oct 15, 2019 18:22:48 GMT
EARC Flight #8 Damascus to Baghdad
Cobbled streets, tiny streets, ancient ruins, churches and mosques, bars, old hotels, and restaurants! The old town of Damascus is spectacular! That's why our flight delay! We study the map; pretty much desert to Baghdad.. eh? .. We will follow an old caravan route, because halfway there is the oasis "Shab al Hiri". The plane is fueled, some food, water and tea is also loaded. Then good luck! Typical morning desert mood! Straying dromedaries, hazy and a bit cloudy. After all, already 20°C Hold back the dromedaries! Engine start! This means: Refurbish aluminum airframe free of charge! Cool..
Moderate wind from the west, and I hope the dromedaries are used to airplanes! Ready to go! See you in three hours in Baghdad! Sound and safe! Checklist done, takeoff power is set.. brakes relised! Up we go! Left turn on eastern course.. .. in climb to 10'000 feet for the cruising altitude! Position: N33 28.51 / E38 59.57 on 10‘000 feet, about halfway. It would be just under 50 miles to the oasis "Shab al Hiri". Just in case! The city of Fallujah on the "Euphrates River" is about 30 miles west of Baghdad and the city is also known as the "city of mosques". Top of descent! Baghdad! The "Tigris River", on whose banks Baghdad is located, is an important trade route for the city since ever. The airfield itself is not so easy to find! On the map it shows the place outside the city near water reservoirs .. and here are some! I still have some time left for a short sightseeing flight.. It needs eagle eyes.. but I can see the airfield in front of me! At least there is a control tower.. and a runway! Sporty approach.. .. and sporty landing! I see, there is a suitable parking lot over there .. As soon as I have opened the door, I hear the sound of engines! Very good! Thom is about to land! Well done buddy! How was your flight Thom? "Thirsty!!" .. he says! I ask: „By the way, do you see the tent over there?.. Sheikh Sattar Abu invites us for tea!„
"Tea....?" .. and he looks at me questioningly!
PS: @ Paughco
Cool story! I was in India again this spring after nearly 40 years. Almost nothing has changed .. maybe today there are more cars on the streets than bicycles or sacred cows. A colorful, imaginative chaos .. wonderful! Cheers
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Post by roggeberg22 dca 2315 on Oct 15, 2019 19:36:42 GMT
Again Urs: top story and top screenshots. Beautifull scenery you have. Regards, Luuk
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Post by roggeberg22 on Oct 16, 2019 18:22:57 GMT
Hello pilots, Here is my report on flight 10B, Basrah Int. to Bandar Abass Intl. Cold and dark, early in the morning. Climbing out from runway 14 and making a left turn to heading 106 magnetic. Climbing further above the city of Basrah. In the backgroud the river Shatt al-Arab (River of Arabs) or Arvand Rud (Persian for Swift River). The water is coming from the Euphrates and Tigris. The estuary where the waters of Euphrates, Tigris and other tributaries flow into the Persian Gulf. Khargh Island, part of Iran. Entering the mainland of Iran at the city of Bushehr. First view of the lower parts of the Zagros moutains. One of the two main mountain ranges of Iran. These moutains are very rugged and dry. Not an inviting place for a hike. The city of Khvormuj, some 20 minutes flying after Bushehr. Some fertile land around the city of Karzin. Larestan Airport with the NDB LAR, which I used for my navigation. Kuh-e-Shab, a moutain peak of 2681 metres. A gully starting at the ridge and all the way down. Just after passing Kuh-e-Shab. The forcasted visibility for Bandar Abass Intl. was 4 nm. It seems the forecast is right. A hazy city of Bandar Abass. OIKB in sight. After crossing the runway I flew a full circuit to rwy 21L. I am happy Allan gives me about 12 minutes extra per flight for procedures. The guy from tower control gave me a nice picture. Save and sound parked on the platform. After some rest, ready for the next leg. Which is the longest leg with 634 NM. Kind regards, Luuk
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Post by jazzthom on Oct 19, 2019 5:25:40 GMT
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Post by uhug on Oct 19, 2019 19:04:01 GMT
EARC Flight #9 Baghdad to Basrah
A magic carpet, also called a flying carpet, is a legendary carpet, and common trope in fantasy fiction. They are typically used as a form of transportation, and can quickly or instantaneously carry users to their destination. One Thousand and One Nights!
(Remembered from my childhood.)
The today's flight to Basrah is quite short, but very scenic! We fly over the fertile plain between the two rivers Euphrates and Tigris. Both rivers unite near the city Chorramschahr, east of Basrah, before flowing into the Persian Gulf. Of course, two souvenir photos have to be taken.. one for me.. .. and one for Thom! I'm barely in the cockpit for the flight preparation.. .. I can hear engine sound! Does Thom have a rendezvous in Basrah? Well then friend, have a good flight! Goodbye good people and dromedaries! Checklist.. Engine run-up and check before takeoff.. Outside temperature 32°C (In summer it can be up to 50°C, poor engines!) The journey starts.. .. but the dromedaries do not really care! Thank you Mr. Sheik for your hospitality! Cheers! In a wide arc I fly over the city of Baghdad.. .. and then on course! In climb! Everything is going fine in my watch store! Mesopotamia the cultural landscape in the Middle East, which is characterized by the large river systems of the Euphrates and Tigris. The country, which is extremely diverse especially in terms of its water availability, .. .. offered the people living there very different settlement conditions at all times, which had a massive impact on the historical development. It's time to think about the descent! On my map, the landing site should be located directly on an oasis, west of Basrah. Found it!.. lowering the gear to reduce airspeed. A nice approach.. .. is almost a successful landing! Finale grande! With a crosswind, of course! A little more flight cosmetics! (Why does it always have crosswind in the desert?) An airfield with its own oasis.. not bad! Slowly I get the hang of it! Welcome to Basrah! Some say that the word stems from the Persian Bas-rah or Bassorah, meaning "where many paths meet". There is something true about it .. Jazzthom is here! The heat is merciless! 36°C Conclusion: one hour and 46 minutes in the air, consumed 107 gallons of fuel and drunk a liter of tea. Thom, how about something else as only tea? I mean something with more taste! (I know that he has a cooler in the plane!)
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Post by jazzthom on Oct 19, 2019 20:47:26 GMT
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Post by kevinh on Oct 19, 2019 23:39:20 GMT
Arrived at Cairo shortly before dusk in hazy weather. Nice view of the pyramids on the approach. Starting to get dark after the passengers disembarked. The Connie has behaved faultlessly so far.
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Post by capflyer on Oct 20, 2019 15:37:06 GMT
Well, finished up the rally last weekend. After arriving in Darwin and spending the week sightseeing, we loaded up our gear into the Connie and flew it on to Brisbane where QANTAS has been kind enough to spend a couple weeks fixing a few things and giving the airplane a thorough 100 hour inspection. Since I started my work-ups almost 3 months ago in the Connie and then my hop across the Atlantic to start the Rally, I've put just over 100 hours on the airplane so it's due. Meanwhile, here's my pics from the last bits of the rally. I didn't get any screenshots on several legs because between scenery glitches (it's not the best covered part of the FS world) and weather, I didn't really get many good opportunities. Loading up in Dehli, India Departing Bangkok, Thailand the next morning Approaching Singapore that afternoon Departing Singapore the next morning Approaching Jakarta, Indonesia and then turning to head toward Surabaya Some of the mountainous terrain of Eastern Indonesia Approaching Surabaya The weather at Surabaya got a bit iffy the next morning and so I concentrated on flying. We hit several areas of weather and it was raining pretty good at Darwin, so all I got was a pic after we landed and the plane unloaded of all our guests (44 of them) luggage and our gear so we could take our own vacation after a month of pretty sustained and intense flying. Finally, here is a pic of the plane sitting in front of one of the QANTAS hangars at Brisbane, next to her modern replacement, ready to get some well deserved TLC. Meanwhile, I am Captaining a 787-10 today back to the Continental US and normal line service for about 6 weeks before heading back to Australia to take the Connie from Brisbane for Christmas in Tahiti. Eventually the Connie will make it back to the US, but only after the next GAAR rally in February/March 2020. She will sit that rally out, but will be our transport from Tahiti back to Australia to get ready. Thanks to Allan, Sean, and everyone else in getting this Rally together. Once again, it was a spectacular experience.
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