gmoreira 29 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Part 1 :: Leg 1 :: Andras Field - Paris Orly Bettter start posting something here, or I'm gonna get disqualified. But I've got a good excuse: anytime I have free I go flying; either for real, or on the fantastic RTWC! So here I am, on the office, posting on the forum... I'm gonna get fired! So the big challenge starts! At Andras Field the expectation was great, byes to the family, plane loaded with luggage, survival equipment (i.e. beer), etc... Engines running and all set to go! Climbout with Andras Field behind... Uneventful Cruise with litte weather Final Approach Bonjour Orly Engines stopped and on blocks. Now off to the city to enjoy a fine french meal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoreira 29 Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Part 1 :: Leg 2 :: Paris Orly - London City After a nice lunch, the second leg was the task at hands, with a hop to London. Easy... fly north, pass the channel, when you see the Thames turn left and aim towards the tallest buildings! Like someone said, it's amazing that this airport is still open after 9-11! Taxiing out of Paris The Eiffel tower under the wing Lovely weather once again Ahoy... The channel ahead! Reaching England Like I said, at the Thames, turn left Point to the buildings.... (Say hi to the Mayor) Parked and EGLC... Off to the life of the capital!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoreira 29 Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Part 1 :: Leg 3 :: London City - Luxembourg After a looooong night, with way too much alcohol and fun, the time to leave has come and fast! Luxembourg is our next stop. Flight Plan is filed at the ARO and all set to go. We should be there at lunch time. Taxi out... Climbou like a rocket! Beautiful sight of the approach between buildings, the Millennium Dome and London on the background. After an essencially uneventful flight, the green approach to ELLX Final approach Parked @ Lux Off to lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gmoreira 29 Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Part 1 :: Leg 4 :: Luxembourg - Lelystad Well, Leg 4 deserves a bit more detail. After all, the DC 3 looks gorgeous on the retro Lufthansa colours! After a marvelous meal and some fine wine (don't drink if you're flying), back to the ramp of ELLX where the magnificent D-CADE is waiting. Wonderful sight of the quiet ramp at Luxembourg. A clash of generations and two of the best planes ever made! Engine start! Everybody please place your gas masks NOW! cough cough! Taxi out D-CADE, you're cleared for takeoff Climbing out turning towards the Netherlands The DC3 requires contant adjustments... Some weather coming in. Stormchasers?!?! OK, better descend a little bit... - Brussels Control, D-CADE request descent to FL085 to avoid. Much better now Descending to EHLE Touchdown Welcoming rain... Parked This flight was great fun. It was nice having to fly the DC3... Now, sleepover in Lelystad and tomorrow we go to Oslo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoreira 29 Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Part 1 :: Leg 5 :: Lelystad - Berlin After a well slept night, and a bit of planning, we're off to an early morning start! Hoping to reach Oslo by the end of the day. Startup from cold at the break of dawn Everything ready to go Climbing enroute Berlin Anotehr lovely day for flying Touchdown @ EDDT If you had any doubt about our location: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoreira 29 Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Part 1 :: Leg 6 :: Berlin - Oslo Quick but excellent lunch in Berlin, after all, its not a long ride from Tegel to Unter den linden and the Brandenburger Tör. While at the city centre a quick visit with some local friend to enjoy some local beer! The quick rapidly became less quick, but fortunately enough, the JS4100 is sufficiently fast to allow us to reach Oslo on time. Engines running and off we go... With the usual company at this airport ;-) A different view Cleared for takeoff I love the climbouts with the Jestream! But I got distracted and Miss Aviatrix started complaining of "pitch too high"... Sh*** there go valuable points.... So enjoy the photo! Another view of Berlin (while Aviatrix spills her drink...) Enrotue to Oslo Top of descent, with Oslo ahead Turning for the approach procedure Final approach. This one is gorgeous! Love the trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoreira 29 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Part 1 :: Leg 7 :: Oslo - Vagar After a good night spent in Oslo, We are now moving definitely North. Faeroe Islands is the destination, with the difficult approach to Vagar coming up! The weather forecast there is not very pleasing, and the runway is quite short for our A320, so brace fo impact! Parked at Oslo, preparing the upcoming flight Pushback and engine start Taxiing CFTO Climbing out of Oslo. Beautiful views. The Portuguese colours of TAP PORTUGAL up North! Enjoy the views! Top of Descent. Be ready for the approach to Vagar. There it is, between the clouds Notice the offset ILS approach. (gotta hate the defauls FSX scenery!) A Perfect touchdown. Soft, right on the threshold, with runway to spare! Full reverse Parked @ EKVG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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