renault Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) A Halloween's Tale This is a true story as you will eventually see. To set the scene... Here we are at ENSD, Sandane by Andreas Hegi @Andreas Hegi Just a takeoff and a landing by yours truly. But that's not the scary part. No, not by a long shot. That was good fun, with a few terrifying bits in the middle .. The weird part, well, that happened once I was firmly back on the ground ... But I digress ... Sandane is not only drop dead beautiful (at least I think so) but I've discovered I can actually enjoy flying and landing at it. Which for the "armchair pilot" that I am is actually a major milestone in it's own right. So wish me luck and here we go. Spoiler alert .... I have live weather on for this flight. I am pretty convinced that it had a lot to do with what happened to me . Just waiting for final clearance... And just down to the end of the runway and a quick turn around ... And I'm all set A final check and we're "rolling" So far this is all pretty straight forward ... I know its the tie and the "shades". Makes you think I really know what I'm doing . NOT!! Who would have thought to put a house below the end of the runway... It's pretty dull and misty. You can just barely see the sun... And the wind, my gosh it bounces you around all over the place For those who are used to this, its a piece of cake. For moi , .... I'm terrified. You expect me to find and land on that little teensy piece of asphalt. ? In your dreams mate, in your dreams!! OMG I'm not even down yet and there's the end of the runway ! And then there's that infernal wind. I know I'm supposed to be lined up with the center, and I'm trying but ... Brakes, hit the brakes!!!!!! - why is that railing so close all of a sudden ! Had you worried for a moment didn't I ?. I bet you thought it would end up like this... But after 77 1/2 tries, nope not this time. I'm good to go ... Off we go to the terminal. I wasn't really worried you know. And my sweating palms and my shaking arms .... well that's just for the moment - Just "artistic license" I think they call it.. A bit of "inflight entertainment" for my instructor, but she doesn't seem to be amused. Here's a "snap" from an earlier flight we made to Avalon, Catalina Island @Ken Hall Her name is Glenna. As you can see , she is all business and doesn't even smile very much . But she is good and has taught me a lot ..... Back to Norway and the terminal is just up ahead now. Hard to see in a screenshot, but the wind is shaking our little plane a lot.... We have "arrived" as they say... That was just too easy, no drama at all ! Now I hope that you all are sitting down at this point. Because it's just about to get very freaky , weird And I swear by all that I hold dear, this sequence is as real , as real can be .... Never seen anything like it in my life... literally !!!! Just watch the tree line , above the right wing .... Screenshots don't do it justice. It was animated and it pulsated , dimmed and brightened over about a 15 second interval. And then just as quickly as it appeared it was gone..... Strange behavior .... yes, but ..... to make it interesting, buried in the presentation are some clues as to what was actually happening. So have fun .... or maybe the following is appropriate. After Hamlet had just spoken with his fathers ghost, and Horatio called the discussion "wondrous strange", Hamlet answered : "And therefore as a stranger give it welcome. There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Stay tuned, all will be revealed in the next day or so .... Cheers R Edited October 31, 2021 by renault 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mac Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Lovely atmospheric shots. The runway looks long enough to take off without Flap 5! Ask your instructor about that! As for the shining on the tree line, be afraid, very afraid! Great tale, loved it! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Real stunners Pete , are you using Live WX or a preset ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I really enjoyed your spooky flight tail Pete And yes, that wind around Sandane it wicked indeed, and I do think it has a malevolent purpose in mind when it comes to aircraft. Happy Haunts, Landon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 A nice and very exciting flight Pete, looking forward to the next flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLouis Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Great set with a fun atmosphere. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Now that was fun Pete. Great pics too! Now, looking at the tree line just above where the top of the wing strut connects I'm seeing a Ghost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 12:00 PM, John Mac said: Lovely atmospheric shots. The runway looks long enough to take off without Flap 5! Ask your instructor about that! As for the shining on the tree line, be afraid, very afraid! Great tale, loved it! John. Thanks JM I was shaking Cheers Pete On 10/31/2021 at 12:01 PM, BradB said: Real stunners Pete , are you using Live WX or a preset ? . Thanks John As I mentioned in the story it was Live weather Cheers Pete On 10/31/2021 at 12:29 PM, Sniper31 said: I really enjoyed your spooky flight tail Pete And yes, that wind around Sandane it wicked indeed, and I do think it has a malevolent purpose in mind when it comes to aircraft. Happy Haunts, Landon The live weather is something else. One minute your fine, the next the ground is coming up to meet you - fast and hard! Cheers Landon 15 hours ago, lifejogger said: A nice and very exciting flight Pete, looking forward to the next flight. Thanks John I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I just wanted to do something a bit more interesting than a few screenshots Cheers! Pete 10 hours ago, RichardLouis said: Great set with a fun atmosphere. Richard Thanks very much Richard See you Pete 8 hours ago, Rob Abernathy said: Now that was fun Pete. Great pics too! Now, looking at the tree line just above where the top of the wing strut connects I'm seeing a Ghost! Thanks Rob Scary stuff indeed! See you Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, renault said: Thanks JM I was shaking Cheers Pete Thanks John As I mentioned in the story it was Live weather Cheers Pete The live weather is something else. One minute your fine, the next the ground is coming up to meet you - fast and hard! Cheers Landon Thanks John I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I just wanted to do something a bit more interesting than a few screenshots Cheers! Pete Thanks very much Richard See you Pete Thanks Rob Scary stuff indeed! See you Pete You mean I have to read the stories too , I just like too look at the pretty pictures . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Fantastic shots and story told, Pete. Plus, I am convinced I need more training as well. Can you give me the number of your flight instructor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 nice Pete, very nice, great pictures and story..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Stillwater said: Fantastic shots and story told, Pete. Plus, I am convinced I need more training as well. Can you give me the number of your flight instructor? Thanks Gerold Here you go ... the answer to your success is in the numerics 46 9687 373267 Cheers Pete 10 hours ago, wain71 said: nice Pete, very nice, great pictures and story..... Thanks Wain See you Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Very nice Pete, and that weather! I love that kind of weather it has magic. Awesome shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Very nicely done Pete, great atmosphere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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