Join me on a test flight around Tasmania in the new Epic Victory VLJ

[antonvs]

A couple of days ago I took a test flight departing Launceston (YMLT),

around Tasmania then crossed Bass straight to land in Moorabbin (YMMB) in Victoria

I flew in the new Epic Victory VLJ from Lionheart Creations.  I already have the Cessna

Citation Mustang from Flight1 but I struggle to run it on my system, but I found the

Victory a joy to fly and it is kind on Frame rates!  I was not surprised as I already own

the Epic LT and it has performed very well for me and was my favourite turboprop

until I found the Flight1 PC-12 FSX version.

Anyway back to the flight, I set off before dawn in a winter setting.

Departing YMLT pre dawn for a winter flight

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Lined up on 32L

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Rear cabin view

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Heading 187deg toward Mt Roland

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Showing the lines of the Victory

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Coming in for a slow landing at YDPO with full flaps

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Over the Pieman River in the Tarkine wilderness in Tassie's west

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On GPS approach to Hobart (YMHB)

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A nice view of the Victory landing at YMHB

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Almost down at YMHB

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Over Interlaken in Central Tasmania

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On track for Moorabbin (YMMB) at 20,000ft

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On slow VNAV decent from 20,000ft

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Approaching 35R at Moorabbin

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Rear engine view, cowl removed

I was a great flight, even though the fuel was a bit low at 30 Gal total at the end.

The plane travels at a great 320Kts max cruise and is very tame at slow speeds

with good recovery.  I found it ideal for exploring FTX's Australian environment. 

[Iain Emms]

Very nice set of shots i like the look of this plane as well.

cheers

Iain

[Phil Manhart]

Nice shots and flight!

One of my new favorites as well!

Phil

[Dexter Dog]

Great set of pics!