Derek McAllan Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 G'day all, So I finally got myself the amazing new YBCS yesterday. I was going to wait a bit, but after seeing all the stunning views being posted I was hooked. Got it installed and thought for my first flight I'd fly into Cairns from Townsville, rather than just loading up the trike and looking around. So today's flight is in the ever faithful Duke (Brindabella paint, of course!) with an IFR plan set up in Tim Arnot's excellent update to PlanG. Weather is real for today via REX. Sitting at the Small GA gate at Townsville, waitin' for passengers and filin' flightplans. Speaking of which, here's our one for today, courtesy of PlanG v2.0 I really like the new version of PlanG, especially with the new approaches feature. Here we are, setup for the ILS RWAY 15 approach with a transition from RAINY. Making the intitial climb to 6,000' past Magnetic Island after turning off the runway heading Reaching top of the initial climb, waiting for permission to head up to 10,000' More climbing... Finally, top of climb, near Orpheus Island. Cruising over Inisfail Airport Passing Cairns, you can just make out the airport past the hills to my starboard side. Transitioning to the approach at RAINY At the CS142 waypoint on approach, prior to intercepting the localiser On final into Runway 15 All lined up nicely on the ILS approach, though flying a mite slow. Have to watch my approach speeds better. Landing was beautiful, but my PC decided to spit the dummy while I was running the replay for pics and crashed. Many more pics to come as I explore this newly upgraded territory Thanks Jarrad, for this beautiful scenery!! Cheers, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 What a fine set of shots these are, And what a great place to explore yet again. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Abdey Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Excellent captures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 A Super set here!! From the bright great colours of the red Albatros over the waves to Cairns!! GREAT!! also Your information here about the flightplan is very interesting to follow!! have a pleasant flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks for taking us along Derek. Very nice flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McAllan Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thankyou fellas, Haven't had a lot of time to explore Cairns fully - more to come soon though! Cheers, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Dog Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 A first-class set of pics, I enjoyed the flight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Great pictures and very interesting to look at. Love pictures like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Sandri Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Great Shots! Best ive seen in awhile of the Duke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgrech Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Is the Duke Payware or Freeware??? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Sandri Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Is the Duke Payware or Freeware??? Cheers Payware from http://www.realairsimulations.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrad Marshall Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks for a great set of shots Derek - look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Jarrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Lampard Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Really nice shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McAllan Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks for a great set of shots Derek - look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Jarrad Thank YOU for the awesome scenery you put out! Plenty more pics of Cairns to come in amongst my OZx explorations Cheers, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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