tim_A Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Although this is a short leg in terms of both distance and time, there are a number of stops along the way, and a lot of pictures. So I've split it into two. This is Leg 7 part 'A': Geehi and Cabramurra. [img width=1160 height=309]http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1072/nsw0702.jpg Rooftop Cam! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2953/nsw0703.jpg It's literally a short hop down the lake and over the ridge to get to Geehi. Pretty hard on the engine though, since it's straight up then immediately straight down again. [img width=1160 height=309]http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8177/nsw0704.jpg Clear of the runway, and pointed down the lake [img width=1160 height=309]http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/621/nsw0705.jpg Leaving khancoban behind [img width=1160 height=309]http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7461/nsw0706.jpg Making for the ridge. Like the road, we'll go over the saddle [img width=1160 height=309]http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6449/nsw0707.jpg Looking back over the lake -- Khancoban Pondage. You ought to see a large spillway cut into the right shore of the lake. This takes the outflow from the Murray 2 power station. But it's not depicted in FS. [img width=1160 height=309]http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2236/nsw0708.jpg Over the ridge, and we're immediately over the camp site. [img width=1160 height=309]http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/8923/nsw0709.jpg We need to make a descending 180 degree turn inside the valley, in order to line up on final. [img width=1160 height=309]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/971/nsw0710.jpg Here we are on final. As you can see it's tight... [img width=1160 height=309]http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3681/nsw0711.jpg Short narrow strip, closely surrounded by trees, in a steep sided valley. What fun!! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2821/nsw0712.jpg The lodge. There are fish grilling on the barbie... [img width=1160 height=309]http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5470/nsw0713.jpg We can't eat too much though, as weight & balance is critical for getting out of this strip. We have to climb back over that ridge again! [img width=1160 height=309]http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/952/nsw0714.jpg Nice strip nestled in the mountains. If we could have made the turn, the next valley on our right would have been a better choice. But needs must where the devil drives... [img width=1160 height=309]http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1561/nsw0715.jpg Over the top of the Snowy mountains, and sadly the fog is beginning to rise. Fortunately our next destination is at 5000ft, somewhere ahead of us. [img width=1160 height=309]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1113/nsw0716.jpg I do so hate mist in FS: It just turns into a milk pond. The airstrip is around here somewhere: Keep 'em peeled... [img width=1160 height=309]http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/1894/nsw0717.jpg There it is [img width=1160 height=309]http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3559/nsw0718.jpg Welcome to Cabramurra. Carved into a mountain top, one mile up. They've even left the JCB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Nice part of your journey and some nice shots as well cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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