Kev D Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Saw this in the paper today about Capt Linklater. So I thought I'd try it in X-Plane with Orbx. Short trip or what?!! Total Distance: 1.7 miles. The shortest regular air service is famed for its brevity. Loganair’s link between Westray and Papa Westray in Orkney can be travelled in as little as 53 seconds, depending on the direction of the wind, and covers just 1.7 miles. The service costs from £25 one-way, however, making it perhaps the most expensive flight in the world in terms of cost per mile. Loganair, the Scottish airline, has been running the route since 1967. It offers a lifeline to those on the islands and Orkney Mainland. In 2013, Capt Stuart Linklater retired after flying the route more than 12,000 times in 24 years!! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Terrific shots Kev . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 A very interesting post Kev. Great info and some wonderful images to illustrate your story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Very interesting information Kev and very nice screenshots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Great set of shots John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Short but sweet Kev! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauriebe Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Very nice shots Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 This is so cool. I always wondered why they didn’t take a boat but I’d rather fly like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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