Stillwater Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 The old SAA always had their intercontinental flights over night and parked the expensive birds at the destination during daytime. This new "South African" company makes use of the Fifth Freedom rules and offers mid-distance flights from their long-haul destinations, as you see here out of Washington-Dulles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedoms_of_the_air#:~:text=The fifth freedom allows an,country (and so on). The Appalachian Mountains to our right... ... and some good cloud coverage below. I had to climb to FL410 to avoid permanent bumps and to allow a true South African drink service, which surely is an innovation on a US domestic flight. A view of the Atlantic at Savannah... ... and the next group of thunderstorm clouds in our path. Florida weather! But Daytona Beach awaits with clear skies. Not so clear in Orlando... ... but we have some little helpers... ... and a fantastic scenery! Ready to land and drop off the passengers. The plane would immediately return to KIAD and get ready for the homebound flight to Jo´burg. We stay for some nice days of tourism... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Fine shots Gerold. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Excellent images and story Gerold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLouis Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 A nice set. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 great set of shots, been flying that myself a lot lately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Cool! I love that last one the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Fine shots Gerold. cheers Iain Thank you Iain! 7 hours ago, VH-KDK said: Excellent images and story Gerold. Thanks mate, come fly with me. 6 hours ago, RichardLouis said: A nice set. Richard Merci, Richard. 5 hours ago, wain71 said: great set of shots, been flying that myself a lot lately.... Thanks Wain! That route or that plane - or even both? 1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said: Cool! I love that last one the best. Indeed Jack: When I saw it I also though "wow"! All Orbx for the region except Terra Flora, as I have read too many comments saying it did not work perfect?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Great post Gerold . John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Fantastic shots Gerold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 14 hours ago, Stillwater said: Thanks Wain! That route or that plane - or even both? the plane, not as demanding on my system as I thought it would be, once you get the hang of the efb etc it's great fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eberhard Haberkorn Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Anohter great set of shots from a long flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 9 hours ago, BradB said: Great post Gerold . John Thank you John. Cool version of the song and hot guitarwork! 3 hours ago, adambar said: Fantastic shots Gerold. Thank you Adam! 14 minutes ago, wain71 said: the plane, not as demanding on my system as I thought it would be, once you get the hang of the efb etc it's great fun... Yes indeed, Wain, the QW bird is very reliable and has cool functionality. 5 minutes ago, Eberhard Haberkorn said: Anohter great set of shots from a long flight. Thank you Ebo. Just the ouverture to a slightly longer flight back home... for the plane, not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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