D0S Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Another day locked down with pandemic restrictions down here at the bottom of the worlds means another day that I can go exploring a far flung destination at the top of the world! This time I took the C172 amphibian in MSFS from Akhiok (PAKH), at the southern end of Kodiak Island, Alaska to Kodiak Mun (PAKD) at the northern end of the island. Along the way, I dropped into Amook Bay Seaplane Base (AK81) to drop off some supplies and pick up a group of hunters. Sim time was set to 10.30am, mid September using the ‘Coastal Winds’ theme from SoFly Weather Preset Pro. The higher definition Orbx NA Alaska Mesh really makes all the difference here, with a snow depth of 2cm set to add to the atmospherics. Flight plan file attached to the post for anyone else wishing to recreate this adventure! (The .PLN file is saved in IFR format via LitteNavMap to get rid of the annoying TIMECLIMB and TIMEAPPROACH waypoints that the sim is currently forcing.) IFR Akhiok (PAKH) to Kodiak Mun (PAKD).pln 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Excellent shots, great views of the Alaska scenery, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Wow - Some of the best shots so far this year , well done Sir !! . BTW - What is with those annoying TimeClimb and TimeApproach pop ups ? . I don’t remember them from earlier this year ?? . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Superb shots Andy. Alasksa shown off beautifully. Cheers Graeme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mac Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Excellent series of shots and a flight plan as well! We are spoiled! Thank you, John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0S Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 14 hours ago, BradB said: Wow - Some of the best shots so far this year , well done Sir !! . BTW - What is with those annoying TimeClimb and TimeApproach pop ups ? . I don’t remember them from earlier this year ?? . Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed seeing them! The TIMECLIMB and TIMEAPPROACH seem to appear if you import a VFR flight plan from a third party flight planning program (such as little nav map) post sim update 5, which I'm guessing is due to a behind the scenes coding change. The only fix I have found to date is to designate the flight plan as an IFR flight in LNM prior to exporting. I don't bother with in game ATC as it is too unrealistic in my opinion, but for those who still do, you can always terminate your IFR flight plan with ATC as soon as you launch and continue under VFR as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJohnJohn Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Nice shots. Have a feeling that will have to be on my list as well as acquisitions in the near future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 A truly fun, exciting and scenic virtual trip over the majesty that is Alaska....well done! Cheers! Landon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 very nice shots, some lovely scenery.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Some beautiful shots there Andy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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