tim_A Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Having arrived at Apollo Bay a couple of days ago, I just had to take the Twelve Apostles heli-tour... [img width=1160 height=309]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/883/fsx2010020113094675.jpg Rather stupidly, they let me handle the controls. There are good reasons that this shouldn't have been allowed. very good reasons! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/8128/fsx2010020113183738.jpg First of all a quick stop at Cape Otway to drop off some stores. Hitting the helipad (careful choice of words there!) was hard enough - forget facing into the wind!! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9063/fsx2010020113325265.jpg And so on to the rocks... [img width=1160 height=309]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8278/fsx2010020113330035.jpg [img width=1160 height=309]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6277/fsx2010020113345774.jpg [img width=1160 height=309]http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9365/fsx2010020113381580.jpg I can't imagine why, but the other passengers were begging to be let off here. Muttering something about they wanted to walk back! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8259/fsx2010020113412994.jpg There were closer views of the car park, but I can't show those, in case it comes to court. [img width=1160 height=309]http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/2613/fsx2010020113422454.jpg The copilot kept muttering something about "I have control". Well, duh! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9877/fsx2010020114032889.jpg Remember I mentioned the cows in the paddock at the end of the runway last time? Well, they sure can run!! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2473/fsx2010020114050008.jpg Not a conventional landing, must remember to slow for the hard right at the far end [img width=1160 height=309]http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3584/fsx2010020114052143.jpg "Park here: That's close enough - we'll walk the rest of the way." Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Fantastic story and pics mate, thanks for sharing! Reminds me of my attempts behind the controls of one of those "Metal fatigue circling an Oil leak" machines, except nobody walks away from my landings I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Mason Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Great shots Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Very nice story and shots like them both cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nicely captured.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Ok, where did those rocks come from, certainly not standard FSX and I've flown that route with FTX and haven't seen them either. Is that Ant's scenery or something and if so, is the sign at the start of the GOR there, too? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_A Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 OZX3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Mason Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Frank, The sign was modelled but had some issues, I am hoping to have it done plus the parking area for 3.1, this area is close to hcornea, myself and TommyG's home areas so hopefully there will be a little more to fill the area for 3.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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