Stillwater Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 When you go for sightseeing, you expect a higher number of good views. We went for that, and as a result you will have to expect a longer post. So get yourself a drink and some snacks, maybe even some music, and join us for the next tour - after the one we did the day before: The white building on the left is now used by GSL Aviation Cairns https://gslaviation.com.au/cairns/ . Unfortunately I did not find their livery for my Caravan. Taxiing northwards to the 15... ... passing the freighters. Just after takeoff we passed the Hockey Centre (unfortunately no one playing there), ... ... followed by a little city view. Check today´s route. The real Caravan was equipped with a G1000, I try to survive with the older clocks. We were passing the Grey Peaks as we headed out to the Pacific. Jarrad´s replication shows Green Island absolutely magnificent! And the entire reef looks fascinating in AUv2. Vlasoff Cay. OK, if you look in this detail some photoreal would still add a bit. Michaelmas Cay. Do you see the pontons and shuttles next to the sand island? Wait a moment, we´ll get closer... While we turned over Hastings Reef... ... a catamaran came into view. It is the reason why the GPS waypoint is named "SPIRIT": The cat is the Ocean Spirit. Unbelievable how preicse Henrik´s AI ship traffic works! The cat brings snorkelers out to Michaelmas Cay... ... where we shared the island with thousands of seabirds. We returned (too) quickly to the mainland, ... ... and approached over Yorkeys Knob... ... into a sporty final. I did it safely (surely the professional pilot did as well). YBCS domestic terminal. And here we found ourselved parked after shutdown. Both Jarrad´s scenery and the real flight are well worth the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Another grand post Gerold. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Between your trip and Martyn's , we are spoiled by some amazing RL shot's Gerold ; I can only imagine the level of excitement , seeing the Barrier Reef for the first time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvdboomen Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Amazing comparison shots Gerold. The Caravan is a great plane. I have the newer Carenado version which does have G1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 An outstanding set from your tour Gerold. You have captured the area really well and the comparisons show how good the scenery is. Good to see the Belfast there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Amazing post Gerold.. I had a hard time telling the screenshots from the real photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Fantastic job Gerold! How often are you traveling like this? It seems quite a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Magnificent juxtaposition work mate! What a great tour and commentary! I must admit that I prefer the steam gauges as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Being from OZ , have you been there recently ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Another grand post Gerold. cheers Iain Thank you Iain! 5 hours ago, BradB said: Between your trip and Martyn's , we are spoiled by some amazing RL shot's Gerold ; I can only imagine the level of excitement , seeing the Barrier Reef for the first time . Indeed John, I like to see Martyns travel reports as much as I like posting my own ones. And you can be sure the flight over the reef was (another) dream coming true. Despite snorkeling on the following day... 5 hours ago, bvdboomen said: Amazing comparison shots Gerold. The Caravan is a great plane. I have the newer Carenado version which does have G1000. Thanks Ben! Learning the G1000 would be an interesting challenge. Maybe some day... 3 hours ago, VH-KDK said: An outstanding set from your tour Gerold. You have captured the area really well and the comparisons show how good the scenery is. Good to see the Belfast there too. Thank you Martyn. It is amazing how good Orbx has captured the area. Unfortunately my next (business) trip will be India, and with OLC Asia being cancelled recently I can not come with similar posts.. 3 hours ago, lifejogger said: Amazing post Gerold.. I had a hard time telling the screenshots from the real photos. To be honest John: I had the same trouble. Especially #16 (fascinating reef) could be real or sim. 2 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Fantastic job Gerold! How often are you traveling like this? It seems quite a lot. Thanks Jack. Well, this was a once-in-a-lifetime trip. With wife and all kids, and filled with so many little or big sights. Did I ever write between the lines that I love that country? 2 hours ago, TerribleT said: Magnificent juxtaposition work mate! What a great tour and commentary! I must admit that I prefer the steam gauges as well. Thank you TT! Trusty old tech, and, well, that route you could fly VFR without any flight planning system... 1 hour ago, BradB said: Being from OZ , have you been there recently ? . Not recently enough, John. It is time to start planning for the next tour ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 What an amazing comparison, Gerold. Very well done !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musterpilot Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 You have done very well with these shots John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 41 minutes ago, Stillwater said: Thank you Martyn. It is amazing how good Orbx has captured the area. Unfortunately my next (business) trip will be India, and with OLC Asia being cancelled recently I can not come with similar posts.. It is a shame as I know we have been hanging out for OLC Asia but business is business so I can understand...………….sort of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 What an enjoyable and beautiful tour Gerold, thank you for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauriebe Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Fantastic mix of sim/RL shots there Gerold. Good to see the old "Belslow" in there. Is that still parked up at Cairns? The sole survivor of its type I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Super great set of shots Gerold , well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 6 hours ago, adambar said: What an enjoyable and beautiful tour Gerold, thank you for that! +1 !! what a nice trip in the sim and in RL !! (PS : For the reef in the sim you could use REX Textures to improve the reef aspects and to be very similar...you surely know it ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 12 hours ago, bernd1151 said: What an amazing comparison, Gerold. Very well done !! Dankeschön, Bernd! 11 hours ago, musterpilot said: You have done very well with these shots John Thanks John. Now guess how many pictures I took in the sim and in the real flight to make this mix...? 9 hours ago, adambar said: What an enjoyable and beautiful tour Gerold, thank you for that! It was my pleasure, Adam. In both flights... 3 hours ago, lauriebe said: Fantastic mix of sim/RL shots there Gerold. Good to see the old "Belslow" in there. Is that still parked up at Cairns? The sole survivor of its type I think. Thank you Laurie. I did not know it is just parked, I was just very pleased to see she matches the Orbx scenery perfectly. 3 hours ago, mikee said: Super great set of shots Gerold , well done Thanks Mikee. At least navigation was easy on this flight. 2 hours ago, jean marc said: +1 !! what a nice trip in the sim and in RL !! (PS : For the reef in the sim you could use REX Textures to improve the reef aspects and to be very similar...you surely know it ?) Merci Jean Marc. I have Set 18 - Dark - Shallow Coral running. Maybe the sunshine of that day needs a slightly less dark version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Stillwater said: I have Set 18 - Dark - Shallow Coral running. Maybe the sunshine of that day needs a slightly less dark version. yes - it is sometimes difficult to choose - so many possibilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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