Stillwater Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 When I came (from Anacortes) to San Juan Island, intending a check of the discounted purchase airport of Friday Harbour, I was not less - and not more - expecting than an Orbx-style airport, with a bit of enhanced scenery around. But what I encountered even at the first spot at Burden Field surprised me a lot - much more than I expected. So I went over to KFHR ... ... for a coffee and an equipment change. Set up a flight plan - and went... ... back south again to Burden Field, ... ... False Bay, ... ... Kanaka Bay, ... ... heading north past a lighthouse, ... ... to Roche Harbour. Back south over the hills... ... to Hidden Meadows, ... ... Schoolhouse Field, ... ... Friday West airstrip, ... ... and finally back into KFHR, Ernie´s Cafe for sure. In fact, KFHR is more like a PNG-like mini-region, with so many tiny airfields, villages and natural spots upgraded here. As mentioned, I buy the Orbx prduct for these little suprises, but this time I was really not expecting that many great views. My compliments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1252 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Lovely stuff, Gerold. I really enjoy these little travelogues, and there are some lovely shots of some interesting finds here. And it's great to see the microlight in use! Thanks for the trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Very good shots looks like fine places to be a tourist. cheers Gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietboy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Nice shots ... and very nice place !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Top class shots of your tour of discovery. A wonderful place to fly with so many interesting strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Truly amazing scenery.Orbx products are like a box of chocolate... well, you know what you're getting but... well, I mean... you know... Great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 This landscape is superb for some open cabin exploring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 All very beautiful. You have excellent taste! Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDX Flyer Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Good grief Stillwater, it's a good thing you didn't hit those geese in the second shot. And thanks for some really great shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 9 hours ago, RJ said: Truly amazing scenery.Orbx products are like a box of chocolate... well, you know what you're getting but... well, I mean... you know... Great shots! That´s it RJ, you know the box will be good, but even then there can be a positive surprise! 11 hours ago, andy1252 said: Lovely stuff, Gerold. I really enjoy these little travelogues, and there are some lovely shots of some interesting finds here. And it's great to see the microlight in use! Thanks for the trip! Thanks Andy, good to know someone likes my tour descriptions - as much as I like to make them. The microlight was the safe choice, as I did not know how hard these spots might be for landing. But a bigger one will do... maybe even the Twotter? 10 hours ago, gumbypickett said: Very good shots looks like fine places to be a tourist. cheers Gumby Indeed, lots to see there. Orbx needs to get payment from the tourist offices. 10 hours ago, quietboy said: Nice shots ... and very nice place !!! Just a reminder... get them while they´re on sale... 9 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Top class shots of your tour of discovery. A wonderful place to fly with so many interesting strips. ... I am sure you already have this place on your SSD for upcoming discoveries... 9 hours ago, Bermuda425 said: This landscape is superb for some open cabin exploring! Indeed it is, not too big to take a long transfer time, and lots of natural beauty. 9 hours ago, Voyager said: All very beautiful. You have excellent taste! Voyager Thanks, Voyager! 4 hours ago, PDX Flyer said: Good grief Stillwater, it's a good thing you didn't hit those geese in the second shot. And thanks for some really great shots. Difficult to chase them, the AW109 was a bit too heavy to move... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 One of the best Orbx airports done in my humble opinion , and you got it for a steal Gerold . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Great shots and post Gerold. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 23 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Top class shots of your tour of discovery. A wonderful place to fly with so many interesting strips. + 1 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 10 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Great shots and post Gerold. cheers Iain Thanks, Iain! 20 hours ago, BradB said: One of the best Orbx airports done in my humble opinion , and you got it for a steal Gerold . Cheers John 9 hours ago, simplymario said: + 1 ! Indeed a must-fly area, great work and not mentioned often enough here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Awesome set of shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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