Stillwater Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 In order to singasong we start from Strahan today... ... turn left over the mouth of King River. After beginning of ore mining in the 1880s, this river was considered the most polluted river of the continent. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_River_(Tasmania) Since the closure of the mine in late 1995, and the construction of a tailings dam by the new operators, tailings no longer enter the river system. However, acid water continues to enter the river due to mine dewatering and run-off from the waste rock dumps. Without the buffering previously provided by the alkaline tailings, the acidity in the Queen and King rivers has increased, and dissolved metal concentrations have greatly increased-to levels highly toxic to aquatic life. Some photoreal has been added to the scenery here, confusing to see this in a "wilderness state". About 1.5 million tonnes of sulfidic tailings entered the river system each year up to 1995, along with huge volumes of acidic, metal-rich water flowing from the workings. This 'acid mine drainage' is derived from water leaching through the exposed and oxidised sulfide rocks. When it was in operation, the fumes from the ore smelter produced acid rain which also leached minerals from the bare Queenstown hills. Let´s continue flying "over the hills and everywhere"..., to be more precise: To Lake Macquarie... ... followed by Dove Lake. Its coastline and vegetation is only badly reproduced in the sim, some Vector & Landclass update could attract virtual hikers much more! To Lake Barrington and its rowing track https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Barrington_(Tasmania) . Unfortunately Hendrik Nielsen has not (yet) added dragon boats to his ship traffic! Mt. Roland to the right, Claude Road airstrip below. And probably we even make "shepherds feared and trembled". Now following Bass Highway to Westbury... ... and approaching the Tamar Valley with Ben Lomond ahead. Turning into final over Launceston... ... and here we are! Now I´ll start to look for familiar faces here, maybe even some Orbx VIPs are around?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Nice facts and tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 An interesting flight Gerold. I didn't know that you were a doctor? Hidden talents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Super flight and shots Gerold an thanks all of the information about the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Great tour mate.. sorry about the PR, you can remove it if you want to..I will email you with the file name..Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Taph said: Nice facts and tour Thanks for watching & reading, Taph! 2 hours ago, paulb said: An interesting flight Gerold. I didn't know that you were a doctor? Hidden talents? Not so hidden, it is painted on a number of KingAir liveries in my hangar ! 1 hour ago, lifejogger said: Super flight and shots Gerold an thanks all of the information about the area. Thank you John. I just wanted to share the surprising & interesting readabouts... 40 minutes ago, teecee said: Great tour mate.. sorry about the PR, you can remove it if you want to..I will email you with the file name..Teecee. Thanks Terry, and no worries about the PR: Even if it does not blend perfectly into the scenery, it is a vital (or better non-vital) part of the area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 That was great Gerold! Between you and Martyn I learn so much. I'm trying to do the same but it ain't easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I really enjoyed the tour of this part of Tassie with so many familiar places visited in RL and FSim. Just like a broken record, I am eager to see the improvements in the new AUS when it comes out. Some interesting but sad info about the damage done to the environment here, Queenstown looks like the moon in RL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: That was great Gerold! Between you and Martyn I learn so much. I'm trying to do the same but it ain't easy! The main thing is we have fun here, and I am sure you do ! 20 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: I really enjoyed the tour of this part of Tassie with so many familiar places visited in RL and FSim. Just like a broken record, I am eager to see the improvements in the new AUS when it comes out. Some interesting but sad info about the damage done to the environment here, Queenstown looks like the moon in RL. Thanks for watching & commenting, Martyn. There are indeed some customers who are keen to see AUv2 or whatever it should be called. In real life a "Queenstown v2" would also be great, or at least some global learning on how to "treat" waste... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Wonderful series of shots and stories behind your tours of this great State Gerold. They breed them tough on the West Coast. Their football ground in Queenstown, was or is gravel and that's where they played. The RFDS base in Lonny has its own King Air of which I see flying out several times a day, they do a fantastic job. ( perhaps of to Queenstown to pick up footballers) cheers Gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Wonderful geographical awareness narration Gerold, and great pictures to go along with it! You are doing as good as Martyn does with providing lesser known information to us non-Aussie's Very much appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 1 hour ago, gumbypickett said: Wonderful series of shots and stories behind your tours of this great State Gerold. They breed them tough on the West Coast. Their football ground in Queenstown, was or is gravel and that's where they played. The RFDS base in Lonny has its own King Air of which I see flying out several times a day, they do a fantastic job. ( perhaps of to Queenstown to pick up footballers) cheers Gumby Thank you so much for the compliments and the linked information on real life. Great to see I have picked a proper livery... ! 1 hour ago, Sniper31 said: Wonderful geographical awareness narration Gerold, and great pictures to go along with it! You are doing as good as Martyn does with providing lesser known information to us non-Aussie's Very much appreciate that. Thank you, mate! Never forget I still should be considered a non-Aussie as well... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
European Mountain Man Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 very interesting flight Gerold and super screen shots as well what more do we want I really enjoyed thanks regards Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Very nice indeed cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 18 hours ago, stewart1 said: very interesting flight Gerold and super screen shots as well what more do we want I really enjoyed thanks regards Stewart Always good to read you like my travel, Stewart! 3 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Very nice indeed cheers Iain Thanks Iain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Terrific shots from Tassie Gerold !! . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjrman Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Great shots and a wonderful tour!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 6 hours ago, BradB said: Terrific shots from Tassie Gerold !! . Cheers John Thanks for commenting, John! 2 hours ago, kjrman said: Great shots and a wonderful tour!! Thank you KJR. Always a pleasure to do some low & slow flying over interesting scenery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Marvelous set of shots Gerold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 9 hours ago, adambar said: Marvelous set of shots Gerold! Thanks Adam. I have to wait here some time to digest my virtual meeting with Martyn, before I am in a position to fly on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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