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Now I have installed P3DV3.4 along with a few bits and bobs, so it is time to give it a try from Darrington to Orcas Island.

 

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One of the few planes I could find that would install into v3.4 is the Dove.


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Good enough for the short flight to KORS.


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Not exactly the most spritely of planes bit still enough runway left to save a trip to the dry cleaners.


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Over the Arlington-Darrington Road.


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Looking at the scenery it is oh so nice and passing Oso.


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Overhead Lake McMurray and heading for the coastal plains.

 

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The town of Mount Vernon and Hwy5.


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KBVS Skagit, the PNW version and a pleasant change of weather.


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Again yet to install the ORBX airport, this time at Anacortes.


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Flying down East Sound with a couple of Orcas showing themselves.


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A few onlookers at Mt Baker Road.


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Some of the fixtures and fittings at KORS.


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Some of the passengers waiting to be picked up for the charter flight.


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A highly enjoyable flight to a place I have not been to for ages.

 

Hope you enjoyed looking.

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Love these shots!

 

I saw a program last night which showed Orcas Island, as it featured an astronaut famous for taking the first picture of the Earth from a distance while orbiting the Moon; William (Bill) Anders.  It showed him taking off from KORS in what looked like a Cessna Bird Dog with a camo paint job.

The program was a doco called "Human Universe" with Brian Cox.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Anders

 

http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/with-a-view-from-beyond-the-moon-an-astronaut-talks-religion-politics-and-possibilities/

 

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/human-universe-with-brian-cox/ZW0040A004S00      (18 mins 17 seconds in)

 

It seemed like Bill Anders lived on the Island.  Lucky guy!

 

Cheers,

 

 

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14 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said:

Most excellent test flight Martyn!  The scenery is beautiful.

Oh, and I love the title of your post!

Thank you Jack, I do try and have unusual titles when I can. The scenery is even better in V3.4 and enhance of course by PTA.

13 hours ago, Iain Emms said:

Great set of shots these Martyr. 

cheers

Iain

Thanks Iain.

13 hours ago, jury42 said:

Outstanding scenery and colors!

Cheers Jury, glad you liked them.

11 hours ago, scottharmes6 said:

Love these shots!

 

I saw a program last night which showed Orcas Island, as it featured an astronaut famous for taking the first picture of the Earth from a distance while orbiting the Moon; William (Bill) Anders.  It showed him taking off from KORS in what looked like a Cessna Bird Dog with a camo paint job.

The program was a doco called "Human Universe" with Brian Cox.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Anders

 

http://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/with-a-view-from-beyond-the-moon-an-astronaut-talks-religion-politics-and-possibilities/

 

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/human-universe-with-brian-cox/ZW0040A004S00      (18 mins 17 seconds in)

 

It seemed like Bill Anders lived on the Island.  Lucky guy!

 

Cheers,

 

 

Thanks Scott, I will take a look later and I do find Brian Cox so interesting.

Lots of places in the ORBX world that look so inviting to stay.

8 hours ago, Stillwater said:

Classical sceneries and a classical plane. Always nice to remember!

I just love the planes from this era so much Gerold. I guess it is because they were the every day planes I saw when young but the Dove was a common sight.

7 hours ago, paulb said:

Great shots of your flight!

Cheers Paul.

3 hours ago, Bluebear said:

great set of shots, with a rare bird , Martyn  :)

 

Cheers

Bluebear

Thank you Bluebear, a rare one now but I am able to see it in action at any time.

I can't get enough of this pastime.

 

Thanks so much for all of you who have taken the time to pass comment.

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On ‎23‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 3:37 PM, Republic DC-9 said:

Fantastic shots, Martyn, of my favorite Orbx airport (KORS)!

 

I loved KORS in default FSX, and a chance sighting of a photo of the Orbx version about a year ago is what got me back into this great hobby after a long hiatus.

 

Congrats on 3.4!

 

Steve

Thanks Steve and this is a truly great area to fly in with the added benefit of some top class freeware airport too.

On ‎23‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 5:24 PM, adambar said:

Extraordinary set of shots Martyn! :)  Great to see the Dove again as well.

Cheers Adam, a great plane to fly.

 

On ‎24‎/‎02‎/‎2017 at 0:11 PM, BradB said:

Great trip with the Dove Martyn !! .

 

Cheers

 

John

Thank you John, gotta luv the Dove, one of the best out there.

 

Many thanks gents for your comments and interest.

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