Chris.D Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I was surprised to read in the Community Screenshots comments that people didn't realize how big the airport is. Maybe that misconception has put people off buying Orbx Hervey Bay. It is a wonderful part of the world, right on the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. I fly my Virgin 737-800 into YHBA all the time, to keep my skills up, no ILS here. Here is some real life pictures I have taken of some of the stuff that fly's in here. Taken from my back yard in Urangan, a RAAF Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail, is in here every second week, a couple of times a day. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Nice shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Awesome shots Chris! Is that Jetstar jet a 717? I wasn't aware they flew them. Love the shot of the Wedgetail, definitely a perspective I haven't seen before. Here's a few shots I took of a Wedgetail a few years ago at Avalon. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Chris and Scott, Great shots of the both of you. This would fit in here perfectly: Orbx airports visited in real life - a rolling story - Page 11 - General Discussion - NO SUPPORT REQUESTS HERE PLEASE - Orbx Community and Support Forums (orbxsystems.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.D Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Yes Scott, that is a JetStar 717. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.D Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Here you go Scott Harmes. These photos were taken on the day of the opening of the Hervey Bay Airport extensions, 2005. The "Avis" livery came in in the morning with a bunch of VIP's from Melbourne and later, the "Vinilla" 717 came and left in the afternoon with regular passengers. Chris.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 That livery is awesome. Incredible shots too Chris. Thanks very much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMBA1 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 8:48 PM, Chris.D said: I was surprised to read in the Community Screenshots comments that people didn't realize how big the airport is. Maybe that misconception has put people off buying Orbx Hervey Bay. It is a wonderful part of the world, right on the Southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. I fly my Virgin 737-800 into YHBA all the time, to keep my skills up, no ILS here. Hi Chris, I have a bit of a soft spot for HB, as my son live and work near the airport. So I made it a point and bought HB. One of my favourite route is Coffs to The Bay. But I have to confess flying in ,with PMDG 737, I do struggle on landing . I usually approach from over Frazer Isl but found the approach difficult. As a joke, I told my son to well insure his house when I am in the air Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.D Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi Charles, I fly in here with the PMDG 737-800 also. I follow the route that Virgin flew almost every day, ie up the coast from River Heads, turn west at the Urangan water tower, I live across the street, turn base at Point Vernon at 1200 feet, then straight in on finals. On base, you should be flying over the Hervey Bay Golf Course, which is in the Orbx scenery. Admittedly, you have to get on the brakes pretty quick, I set auto brakes to 3. Spoilers up and reversers on pretty much as soon as the main gear is firmly on the ground. Give me a shout out when next you are in the bay. Chris. BTW. I have a Niece that lives at Ashby Heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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