Stillwater Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, BrianV said: Correct Another wonderful trip and great to see in real life on board the Otter. I hope you enjoyed Brisbane and Australia as much as I did Gerold. Oh yes, we enjoyed our trip a lot. Incredible experiences. My list of airport pictures come towards the end... but still there is some more: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 That's YMML. Easy, because of the two distinctive towers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 50 minutes ago, wolfko said: That's YMML. Easy, because of the two distinctive towers. Sorry Wolfgang for the easy task. But now you have the choice, such was schönes raus! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Naja, "schön" ist es nicht wirklich, Gerold, aber vielleicht ein bisschen was zum Knobeln. Obwohl, schwierig ist es eigentlich auch nicht. I think this one is not too difficult, although no airport building can be seen in this shot. But there is a clue in the pic which IMO makes it clear which airport it is. When posting the answer, please tell us, why you have figured it out So no guessing please. BTW, the pic was taken on July 22, 2013. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, wolfko said: Naja, "schön" ist es nicht wirklich, Gerold, aber vielleicht ein bisschen was zum Knobeln. Obwohl, schwierig ist es eigentlich auch nicht. I think this one is not too difficult, although no airport building can be seen in this shot. But there is a clue in the pic which IMO makes it clear which airport it is. When posting the answer, please tell us, why you have figured it out So no guessing please. BTW, the pic was taken on July 22, 2013. Have fun! I love the hi-tech system routing passengers to the boarding stairs in this picture 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Are those the wharf cranes at Brisbane? Cheers Graeme 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, boetie said: Are those the wharf cranes at Brisbane? Cheers Graeme Looks like I have been beaten by 4 minutes Graeme, exactly what I was going to say! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, VH-KDK said: Looks like I have been beaten by 4 minutes Graeme, exactly what I was going to say! It's the trees on the left that have me doubting myself Martyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 42 minutes ago, boetie said: It's the trees on the left that have me doubting myself Martyn A good point Graeme. My eyes were immediately drawn to the cranes and also I had two occasions at Brisbane last year when I used the stairs instead of the jetways! Just looking at Google Earth, the cranes do appear to be in the right area and also there are some trees around the loop at the end of Acacia Street which looks like a handy place to park and watch the planes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianV Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 How about another challenge? I admit, I covered up the sign in black as this would likely give it away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 3 hours ago, BrianV said: How about another challenge? I admit, I covered up the sign in black as this would likely give it away Looking interesting Brian... but: Stop, stop, mate, we first have to solve the riddle from @wolfko ! 5 hours ago, boetie said: Are those the wharf cranes at Brisbane? Cheers Graeme In case Wolfgang confirms your victory, you´d need to be preapred, Graeme... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 13 hours ago, Sniper31 said: I love the hi-tech system routing passengers to the boarding stairs in this picture Maybe it is Bangalore, India? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) @boetie @VH-KDK Well done guys, you are absolutely right, it is Brissie. And yes, the cranes in the background are the clue I was referring to. I think it is obvious, that it is an Australian airport (Jetstar, Qantas) and YBBN is AFAIK the only Australian Orbx airport with harbour cranes in the vicinity. Regarding the trees, maybe they have been cut down in the meanwhile? Edited May 30, 2020 by wolfko 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, wolfko said: @boetie @VH-KDK Well done guys, you are absolutely right, it is Brissie. And yes, the cranes in the background are the clue I was referring to. I think it is obvious, that it is an Australian airport (Jetstar, Qantas) and YBBN is AFAIK the only Australian Orbx airport with harbour cranes in the vicinity. Regarding the trees, maybe they have been cut down in the meanwhile? I thought we had to use "Orbx" airport scenery for the scene ?? l Woops - I just read the first line In Stillwater's Original Post Edited May 30, 2020 by John Heaton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) The loclals will know the building on the hill depicted in Orbx land. Cheers Graeme Edited May 30, 2020 by boetie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 8 hours ago, VH-KDK said: A good point Graeme. My eyes were immediately drawn to the cranes and also I had two occasions at Brisbane last year when I used the stairs instead of the jetways! Just looking at Google Earth, the cranes do appear to be in the right area and also there are some trees around the loop at the end of Acacia Street which looks like a handy place to park and watch the planes! I have actually been to that spot on Acacia St with my son. I don't remember the trees. I was also thrown off by the boarding passengers dressed in their winter woolies. Quite rare in Brisbane 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, boetie said: The loclals will know the building on the hill depicted in Orbx land. Cheers Graeme Gold Coast Airport - clues are The hospital at Robina and Mount Warning just peeping on the horizon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, boetie said: The loclals will know the building on the hill depicted in Orbx land. Cheers Graeme This is Area 51. The hint is the UFO in the middle of the picture. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, John Heaton said: Gold Coast Airport - clues are The hospital at Robina and Mount Warning just peeping on the horizon Yep Gold Cost John. However that's Johhn Flynne private hospital on the hill at Tugun 5 minutes ago, Stillwater said: This is Area 51. The hint is the UFO in the middle of the picture. The reflections are of the downlights in the the lounge area in Air Goast Flying school GA. We treated my son to an hour scenic flight down to Byron Bay. He's now doing a double degree Batchelor of IT and Aviation. Very proud Dad. Cheers Graeme The ball's in your court John 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 42 minutes ago, boetie said: The reflections are of the downlights in the the lounge area in Air Goast Flying school GA So "they" have got to you too, I see. 'Oh, that mysterious light in the sky....it's just a reflection, or a weather anomaly. Nothing to see here....move along. Oh, and look into this device please.' 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Sniper31 said: So "they" have got to you too, I see. 'Oh, that mysterious light in the sky....it's just a reflection, or a weather anomaly. Nothing to see here....move along. Oh, and look into this device please.' Hm, I think I have to make use of my neuralyzer. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, boetie said: Yep Gold Cost John. However that's Johhn Flynne private hospital on the hill at Tugun The reflections are of the downlights in the the lounge area in Air Goast Flying school GA. We treated my son to an hour scenic flight down to Byron Bay. He's now doing a double degree Batchelor of IT and Aviation. Very proud Dad. Cheers Graeme The ball's in your court John Never could recognise a private hospital - since I have never been in one Joy flight to Byron Bay !! - I hope that was earlier than March or he would have been up for 2 weeks quarantine Here's my contribution to the puzzlers - and the only clue I will give is it is also in Australia - just - and I flew there again recently. Edited May 31, 2020 by John Heaton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 5/31/2020 at 6:00 AM, John Heaton said: Here's my contribution to the puzzlers - and the only clue I will give is it is also in Australia - just - and I flew there again recently. Not that I have a real idea... but let me throw Bundaberg in the round (cheers )? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) On 5/31/2020 at 6:00 AM, John Heaton said: Here's my contribution to the puzzlers - and the only clue I will give is it is also in Australia - just - and I flew there again recently. These ground textures don't look like belonging to an Orbx Airport to me. Neither payeare nor freeware. Maybe an enhanced airport? Edited June 1, 2020 by wolfko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 5 hours ago, wolfko said: These ground textures don't look like belonging to an Orbx Airport to me. Neither payeare nor freeware. Maybe an enhanced airport? Not Bundaberg - but the State is right I can assure you - I Have nothing but Orbx on my computer - except for Instrument and aircraft addons I stopped there O/N - on a "keep Australia on the left" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, John Heaton said: Not Bundaberg - but the State is right Hmmm... anything in QLD with a 32 runway... I have to check all Orbx airfields there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Here's Google's view that it does exist - and is a popular airport - much busier than Bundy Edited June 2, 2020 by John Heaton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) On both pics a Qantas Link Q400 can be seen. We have to check their route plans. Edit: at least I assume it is a QFLink also on the 2nd pc. Edited June 2, 2020 by wolfko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I'm thinking FNQ (Far North Queensland). John says it's "just" in Australia. The textures are dry tropical? C'mon Gerold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, boetie said: I'm thinking FNQ (Far North Queensland). John says it's "just" in Australia. The textures are dry tropical? C'mon Gerold I haven't found any FNQ airport which is, according to John, much busier than Bundy and looks like in John's pics. Edited June 2, 2020 by wolfko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Okay thanks to @boetie, I found it. It is Horn Island. But is this one really busier than Bundy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, wolfko said: Okay thanks to @boetie, I found it. It is Horn Island. But is this one really busier than Bundy? That would be incredible, @John Heaton - you really flew up there? Way off the beaten track... I was about to resign, finding no more busy QLD airports with a 32 https://www.queensland-australia.com/queensland-airports-map.html#:~:text=International airports in Queensland include,%2C Gladstone%2C Bundaberg and Maroochy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilstorm Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Two I did in May. This one I flew and landed and took-off at in a xwind which was something to be proud of. This one I was supposed to fly in and out of but couldnt rent a plane because of Covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 12 hours ago, Stillwater said: That would be incredible, @John Heaton - you really flew up there? Way off the beaten track... I was about to resign, finding no more busy QLD airports with a 32 https://www.queensland-australia.com/queensland-airports-map.html#:~:text=International airports in Queensland include,%2C Gladstone%2C Bundaberg and Maroochy. "Way off the beaten Track ?? - No way is it !! - anything but !!. Take a look at Skyvector Planning - and note the parcity of any where else to get a fill up after some long over water trips. Outside of the Wet Season - the "Top End' is a "bin there - dunn that !! " objective for all seriously minded 4 Wheel drivers - and fishermen I went there twice in the 70s in my PA 32 with 3 mates - to Weipa and the islands on fishing trips - some of best spots in OZ Way up to the NE of Horn - is Murray Island - a freeware Orbx A/P - now that would have baffled you even more The screen shot is the absolute North of the top of the Aussie mainland - hence "the Top End" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 23 hours ago, wolfko said: Okay thanks to @boetie, I found it. It is Horn Island. But is this one really busier than Bundy? As you are the current "winner", can you post a new quest, Wolfgang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Stillwater said: As you are the current "winner", can you post a new quest, Wolfgang? I would have literally hundreds of appropriate airport pics but unfortunately all of them on oldfashioned slides. So I have only the following few left in digital format. They are obviously of an Australian airport again, which is neither Orbx payware nor freeware but is included as enhanced airport in the Australia 2 full fat region. So I hope this is okay. BTW this one will be an easy one for @John Heaton Pics are from December 2005. First one me (on the right) and a buddy on the wing of a 747. AFAIK this is the only airport in the world where you can do such a "wing climb". An unpaved runway can be seen in the background. Us on the wing again In the cockpit of the 747 Adjacent to the airport is a quite famous aviation museum. Another frind of mine in front of an Avro 504K. I hope I don't make it too easy, when I point out that this Airport has its place in the history of Australian aviation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I would imagine it is the Qantas Founders Outback Museum at Longreach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Amazing photos Wolfgang, and even though this airport is not sold under Orbx brand, it is a great blend and enhancement to the Oz scenery. Maybe Frank Spencer is right... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Stillwater said: Amazing photos Wolfgang, and even though this airport is not sold under Orbx brand, it is a great blend and enhancement to the Oz scenery. Maybe Frank Spencer is right... Whoops - time change made me tooo late for this one - however - good to see the pics especially the Avro made by the Qantas Apprentices As a person very much involved in the birth of the Qantas museum - I have already complained at Orbx's attitude to the airfield that is the birth of Qantas - and what they show in Australia V2. I made a comment way back about this - and I note you commented in that diatribe of mine. Here's the reminder. https://orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/185125-Orbx-and-qantas/ I haven't changed my mind - and have not bothered with the Ant version - because all I have is Orbx on P3D and enough problems without adding to them by using other addons - except a/c of course. As for their "Policy of not repeating other developers airfields" that has been proven to be cods-wallop. That might have been the case way back in the late last decade - but to an Australian company its about time Longreach was as important as Caboolture/ Bundaberg etc and this time without a huge and small Yankee fighters and bombers I mean this is supposed to be the famous Qantas hangar Edited June 4, 2020 by John Heaton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 I would think the 747 above waits in Wollongong, but I am sure Martyn @VH-KDK will present us with another quest as well, due to his quick identification: 10 hours ago, VH-KDK said: I would imagine it is the Qantas Founders Outback Museum at Longreach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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