Rodger Pettichord Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Hi all. The ORBX Felts Field package is a great starting point for short flights in all directions. In this flight, I am going from Spokane on the eastern border of Washington State to Vantage at the head of the Columbia Gorge about halfway across the state to the west. It is a flight that covers both large-scale farming and large reaches of naturally dry scrub land. By car, the trip is desert-hot in the summer and snowy-cold in the winter. ORBX Global/NA LC/PNW/Felts. P3D4. REX Sky Force real weather. Carenado AE500 Shrike. Parked at Felts Taxi at Felts Threshold at Felts. Orbx does a great job with the grass and asphalt here. Not much different from a real flight. Watching a potential disaster at Felts. The King Air (upper left of screen) was cleared for the runway in front of us; the Cessna (landing lights upper left-center of screen) was cleared for the short runway behind us. Cessna kept drifting over behind the King Air and gaining. I thought I was going to see a real prang, but ATC called go-around for the Cessna as it became apparent he was not situationally aware. Whew! Takeoff from Felts heading west. Climb out over Spokane International west of Felts. West over wheat country. Yes, it actually looks like this from the air. Good job, ORBX. Entering the dry-lands of central Washington. Large-scale irrigated farming supported by aquifir and Columbia River. Coming up on Moses Lake. Japan Airlines used to use the facilities to the upper right of the screen for 747s and other big planes. JAL is gone now, but the facility is still used by private industry and government for long-runway work. Leaving Moses Lake. The highlands of the Columbia Gorge are beginning on the horizon. This area is often very windy. Hence, wind-farms are arriving, especially west of the river on the highlands there. The head of the Columbia Gorge. Very hot in summer, very brutal in winter. But a great fossil site and sales-shop just across the river from this spot. The Vantage dirt landing strip is just off to the right. By the way, good luck identifying the strip when you arrive. Took me five passes to find it. Thanks for joining me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Nice narrative and shots Rodger, spoken like a true writer. And that departure shot, wow, I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Love the clouds and shots Rodger . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Nicely done Roger. I knew a lady at the McGrath AK FSS who had been a four engine bomber instructor at what was then Moses Lake AAFB during WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 25 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: Nice narrative and shots Rodger, spoken like a true writer. And that departure shot, wow, I love it. Appreciate it, Jack. But we all know who the real screenshot artists are around here. Us amateurs just follow you guys around in envy. 24 minutes ago, BradB said: Love the clouds and shots Rodger . Cheers John Thanks, John. It was real weather, which meant kind of dark and kind of hazy. Came out better than I feared. 4 minutes ago, olderndirt said: Nicely done Roger. I knew a lady at the McGrath AK FSS who had been a four engine bomber instructor at what was then Moses Lake AAFB during WW2. That's pretty cool, OND. She was one busy lady in those days. Moses Lake was a major training location. Lucky you to get to visit with her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Appreciate it, Jack. But we all know who the real screenshot artists are around here. Us amateurs just follow you guys around in envy. Thanks, John. It was real weather, which meant kind of dark and kind of hazy. Came out better than I feared. That's pretty cool, OND. She was one busy lady in those days. Moses Lake was a major training location. Lucky you to get to visit with her! Visit? - I worked with her and received a lot of good flying tips . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 You have P3D looking uptown there Rodger, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 5 hours ago, olderndirt said: Visit? - I worked with her and received a lot of good flying tips . Wow. Now I really envy you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 2 hours ago, adambar said: You have P3D looking uptown there Rodger, well done! Thanks, Adambar. It's worth the effort for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Enjoyed your flight and comments Rodger and the shots were excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Beautiful trip and narrative Rodger. Love your plane. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLouis Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 A nice set Rodger. A beautiful place ! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Wonderful flight. Rodger! Lovely scenery, route and aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 9 hours ago, lifejogger said: Enjoyed your flight and comments Rodger and the shots were excellent. Thank you, John. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 5 hours ago, flyingleaf said: Beautiful trip and narrative Rodger. Love your plane. Well done. I appreciate your kind comments, flyingleaf. Thanks! 5 hours ago, RichardLouis said: A nice set Rodger. A beautiful place ! Richard Thanks, Richard. Central Washington is geologically unique and visually fascinating. Glad you liked it. 4 hours ago, Dario said: Wonderful flight. Rodger! Lovely scenery, route and aircraft! Thanks, Dario. It was a fun trip to take. Glad you came along for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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