TigerTigerM Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 On reflection, taking a tundra tired aircraft for the first flight into Swanson was probably over optimistic. Forgetting to lock the tail-wheel didn't help either. I arrived at dusk as the locals sat around their BBQ's & the air was heavy with the scent of cremating steak & cigars. I proceeded to land heavily, bounced way up, came down, bounced lower, then executed 3 x 360 degree pirouettes down the airstrip. The locals didn't know whether to run or applaud. But they did offer me a beer before pointing out the rest room. TTM 3 miles out, Mt Rainier in the background. Late afternoon sun reflection on the water. Yes, there are lights. Under the left wing strut. Lights are good for night landings. Lining up & dropping the flaps. At this stage the locals were probably impressed. Over inflated tundra tire & hard tarmac don't mix. Up we go. Back view of the 2nd bunny hop. The 1st pirouette. The locals were reaching for their drinks in case they had to run. End of the 3rd pirouette. If you cast your eye down the runway, from left to right, you can see just how uneven it is. Nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, TigerTigerM said: The locals didn't know whether to run or applaud. 1 hour ago, TigerTigerM said: cremating steak I was laughing my posterior off TTM! But these are outstanding shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Those first two shots caught my eye mate , well done post Sir . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Spectacular shots! Oddly enough, I just completed a flight to 2W3 from Bowerman, what a lovely flight, and just landed on 16 with winds 220 @ 8knts haha not a smooth one.... but then taxied up to the same house as you! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Great set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldboy43 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Beautiful shots TTM, thank you. cheers Karoly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Great shots, what sky textures are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Daan said: Great shots, what sky textures are you using? Good question. I often wonder myself. I'll get back to you on that. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 great shots, looked like a fun flight though a little tense at the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Daan said: Great shots, what sky textures are you using? Ok I run Ultra Weather XP v2.5.1 & X.Vision, & theoretically somewhere I ticked boxes so that they would play nicely together. The Sky is Ultra Weather XP #12. This gives a lilac undertone. The Clouds are #3, or could be coming from xVision. Note that getting new settings into Ultra Weather is a bit of a safari, you must read the manual to understand how to do it. I was getting some nice scarlet sunsets, but an XP update stuffed that. To get them I had xVision/Shaders, under Lighting, tick the box for "general glow of night texture", change the Red setting to 1.6 & leave blue & green at 1.0. That worked then. At the moment I haven't found where I lost the red & I am getting more muted colors. If you are after pink/red sunsets then try setting XP Scenario clouds to 'cumulus' & look for sunsets roughly between 5.45pm & 6.40pm. I pause & move the time around, it makes quite a difference. Good luck TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodgerC Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 The 5th shot on short final is a great shot. Nice series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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