Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted August 26, 2017 Aerosoft Share Posted August 26, 2017 Two and a half years ago an intrepid bunch of pilots taxied to the runway at Paderborn airport (where our HQ is) to depart for a trip around the world. They had no idea of the route and no idea when they would return. It turned out to be two and half years! This Sunday they will fly the last leg to land at Paderborn late afternoon. It was very much a community driven trip where there was a rough route but pilots could pick airports that suited their aircraft, and every week there was a new discussion where to head to next. They used every possible kind of aircraft, from Twin Otters to Airbuses and landed at every kind of airport, from Lukla to Heathrow, over 150 (!) stops in total. They crossed oceans and deserts and had to evade massive storms. Please login to display this image. Aerosoft welcomes the pilots back to Paderborn and because their aircraft are most likely worn and in serious need of maintenance we have put a fresh CRJ in their hangar. We have even asked the paint shed to give it a suitable lick of paint. Please login to display this image. Please welcome them back with a short note! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Sheriffs mopperle 4162 Posted August 26, 2017 Deputy Sheriffs Share Posted August 26, 2017 Unfortunately I was part of the crew only in the beginning. But as I made a similar trip before this one came up, I know how much fun you can have. And for those who have never done something like this I can only recommend to do so, as it is the best way to get some serious flight experience in your flightsim and learn your preferred aircraft very well. I did this real roundtrip with a Pilatus PC-12 and it was great fun, although I had to use default airports in most cases:http://www.indianairforce.nic.in/expedition/expedition1.php#Intro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion 72 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Congratulations pilots! Must've been an amazing adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Sheriffs Herman 1591 Posted August 27, 2017 Deputy Sheriffs Share Posted August 27, 2017 What an amazing dedication to a hobby. You guys are adventurers for "going" new places while most of us fly familiar surroundings Also, enjoy your new hangar prize. I'll bet you didn't see that coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musefan 363 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 It was a fantastic experience. Unfortunately due to personal circumstances I'm not quite there yet. I have another 8 legs to go, but I will finish these over the next couple of weeks. My story started about a year after the tour began. I mostly used Aerosoft's A320 but I often deviated to other aircraft, just for a change. Starting so late meant I had a huge catch-up to do. I eventually met up with the rest of the guys while flying up the west coast of the USA, and at one point I managed to get out in front. I started out using FSX, then I moved to P3Dv3 and now I'm on P3Dv4. Moving to version 4 meant that I can no longer use the A320 (for now) so I have switched to the PMDG 737. I have met some really cool people due to this project, many of whom I would now consider as good friends. If any of them ever visit Ireland I would gladly buy them a beer. I would also echo what Otto said above. If you haven't been a part of such a project, I would very much advise it. It's a great way to learn about the world, and practice flying different aircraft, and landing many different types of approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Aerosoft Share Posted August 28, 2017 I think we'll organise a new trip before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musefan 363 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Would definitely be willing to participate in that, Mathijs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Sheriffs Tom A320 4915 Posted August 28, 2017 Deputy Sheriffs Share Posted August 28, 2017 After I had to leave the first trip somewhere on the way through North America I would re-join as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted August 28, 2017 Author Aerosoft Share Posted August 28, 2017 We do it with Trainsim and bus sim next time, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi 5161 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, Mathijs Kok said: We do it with Trainsim and bus sim next time, lol. My vote goes in for "My Paper Boat"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Sheriffs mopperle 4162 Posted August 28, 2017 Deputy Sheriffs Share Posted August 28, 2017 Why not doing a "walk around the world" with one of our Avatars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Sheriffs Tom A320 4915 Posted August 28, 2017 Deputy Sheriffs Share Posted August 28, 2017 Swimming would also be an option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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