bernd1151 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 To be more precise: from Frans Kaisiepo (WABB) in Indonesia to Port Moresby (AYPY), which is a distance of 827 nm, if one flies directly. This we will of course not do, as we regard this flight a scenic journey. We use the venerable Fokker F-27, which allows us to cover the distance and then some without refueling. Her two RR Dart engines give us a range of around 1,400 nm. That should be sufficient for this amazing flight. Amazing, because there’s country out there that I had never expected. And all we need for this trip is Global, Vector and the free Holger mesh! And of course a plane that will go as high as 17,000 ft This map shows the direct route (in blue) and our planned route (red dotted line). It’s early in the morning in Frans Kaisiepo and we get our plane ready Two hours later we have finally started our journey across New Guinea 30 minutes into our flight we have left the open sea behind us and are ready to enter the steaming Guinean jungle We come across two small airstrips And now the interesting part of the trip unfolds. We fly at an altitude of 16,500 ft, which means we are slightly above the mountains that surround us Isn’t that formation incredible And it continues like that for quite some time. Biggest problems are the clouds, which randomly appear out of nowhere and make flying here pretty dangerous Breathtaking, isn’t it Now already in Papua New Guinea, the higher mountains are further east, but their formation is less dramatic Tapini, we are in familiar territory And we can finally see the ocean again Approaching Port Moresby, our journey comes to an end I think I’ll have to do this trip again, this time even slower and with more stops in between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Fantastic trip and shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I love the Fokker and your trip Bernd , keep them coming mate !! . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Great set of shots bernd. Who's Fokker did you use?? TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Very very impressive! You flew the entire ridge line. What great scenery. Thank you Bernd Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Outstanding indeed. Like them all!Voyager iPhone - Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 That was spectacular Bernd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyb52 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Stunning travelogue, Bernd, loved it! One question: what's the dashed red line on the map? Best Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Blue-ribbon journey and commenting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Thank you all very much. I'm happy that you like them. 9 hours ago, TigerTigerM said: Who's Fokker did you use?? The Fokker is the one from JustFlight. It flies great 4 hours ago, luckyb52 said: One question: what's the dashed red line on the map? Sorry if that didn't come across. The dashed line is the actual flight path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Fantastic trip and commentary, I am inspired to get that focker as well, make it a scouting run for another scenery package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Great set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Quite a distance, and both the jungle as the mountains look absolutely great here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyb52 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 3 hours ago, bernd1151 said: Sorry if that didn't come across. The dashed line is the actual flight path Oops, the fault is mine, Bernd. I see now that you had mentioned the fact under the map, and I missed it, apologies! Best, Lucky ////////// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Great set of shots Bernd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 Thanks a lot gents for your comments 2 hours ago, luckyb52 said: Oops, the fault is mine, Bernd. I see now that you had mentioned the fact under the map, and I missed it, apologies! No worries, Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Garcia Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Bernd SUPERB Serie. TOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Wonderful flight Bernd with a great commentary. I trust your F-27 is well maintained to carry out such a hazardous journey, no flat ground to put down in if one of the fans stops turning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 3 hours ago, VH-KDK said: I trust your F-27 is well maintained to carry out such a hazardous journey, no flat ground to put down in if one of the fans stops turning Thanks a lot Julio and Martyn. And oh yes, Martyn, this F-27 is in prostine condition. It's being regularly maintained by the Lufthansa maintenance crew in Manila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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