flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Well we loaded up the fish in Juneau and heading for Vancouver, B.C. Here we're taking off after getting the old clear and having a nice flight. Still being sad for the ramp guys asking if we want to deice. Hell no it's just "minutes" after summer and we ain't ready for ice or stinking snow. T-Bone gimme a beer. Hilda come on up here by the cockpit (Have to trim the aircraft for takeoff) we're cleared for takeoff and stop eating that frozen fish it's our cargo and profit. She says yeah I know but it's the best sushi I've ever eatenLook at this, ain't it just beautiful? Thanks to the orbx team.Bye for now Juneau.Ain't she a wonderful city. Yup she's "Capital" Hilda says. What's that sandy circle down there? Looks like Jack did that with that twirly insect looking thing that he fly's a lot.(Or mebby he did drifting with his beautiful Corvette)Aw man so awesome. Super Natural Alaska.Sad to see fall coming but Nature is simply stunning.Another proof of Alaska's beauty.Woah, now it's getting a wee bit too natural. (Real AS weather as always adds way more excitement to low and slow Alaska flying)So far so good. Hey T-Bone are we all good? T-Bone says I guess, you're the cap'nOh boy. I thought we're good Bush Pilots, however this is not the recommended way of Bush Flying. (I was gonna hide my folly but I came "clean"). Hilda came crashing through the front taking us with her thankfully. And while we are propelled on the ground through soft fallen leaves on the ground (Thank God for Fall). T-Bone is yelling at me: Why is it my fault when you flew the plane into the bushes?. I said: T-Bone I said "it isn't your fault I'm just blaming you". Thank heaven it's only dead fish and no body got hurt outside my pride. Our Gooney Bird has minor scratches but that's all.Thanks for looking and coming with us. I confess it' been a long time since I crashed my true and tested DC 3. Cheers k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJohnJohn Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Sadly those endings can happen! Nice set though, and well done with the shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Good pics and funny story mate, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 That was excellent and hilarious Karl! Yep, it was my chopper and the Corvette And I had a good laugh about using Hilda as balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 Thanks Jack. Hilda still wants a drive in your Corvette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Just now, flyingleaf said: Thanks Jack. Hilda still wants a drive in your Corvette. Any time she wants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Top shots mate can't beat the old dak John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Those trees must have provided enough deceleration for you to put 'er down safely . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Very nice flight, until the end!!!!!!!!! I joyed the screenshots though, they are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 36 minutes ago, musterpilot said: Top shots mate can't beat the old dak John Thank you John. Yep can't beat that tough old girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 32 minutes ago, olderndirt said: Those trees must have provided enough deceleration for you to put 'er down safely . Yep OND them trees sure made a soft landing but I still can't believe I flew into them to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 33 minutes ago, lifejogger said: Very nice flight, until the end!!!!!!!!! I joyed the screenshots though, they are very good. Thanks John. Yeah the end sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Fine set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 52 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Fine set of shots. cheers Iain Thanks Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiflyit Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Nice set and story , it's great scenery there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermank Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Great pix and story, Johnny...now, how about coming over for some real DC3 flying, bush and otherwise, MP or solo at www.DC3Airways.net sherm dca 662 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Fine set of shots. cheers Iain Thank you Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 7 hours ago, andiflyit said: Nice set and story , it's great scenery there. Thank you Andi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 7 hours ago, shermank said: Great pix and story, Johnny...now, how about coming over for some real DC3 flying, bush and otherwise, MP or solo at www.DC3Airways.net sherm dca 662 Thank you Sherm. I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 11 hours ago, flyingleaf said: Yep OND them trees sure made a soft landing but I still can't believe I flew into them to begin with. Sometimes they just reach right up out of the ground . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 5 hours ago, olderndirt said: Sometimes they just reach right up out of the ground . Ah thanks ond that is exactly what happened. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Should have taken the advice Karl. Time for a new plane I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermank Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 17 hours ago, flyingleaf said: Thank you Sherm. I'll give it a try. Sorry, flyingleaf...got your screen name wrong....anyway, hope to see you at DCA.. Sherm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Great to see the Mule team performing again, Karl - and what a nice narration. I have not expected Jack circling with his Corvette so far north. Looking forward to the fish curry after your landing attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 4:10 PM, adambar said: Should have taken the advice Karl. Time for a new plane I guess. Thanks Adam. But no never I just love that old girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 15 hours ago, shermank said: Sorry, flyingleaf...got your screen name wrong No problem Sherm and I'll give it a try soon. Cheers k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Great story and fun flight. Don't they say that you are not a real Gooney pilot if you haven't plowed through at least one tree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 48 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Great story and fun flight. Don't they say that you are not a real Gooney pilot if you haven't plowed through at least one tree? Thank you Rodger and I'm sure that statement is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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