Smithers to Terrace, BC

[Matthew Kane]

Flying from Smithers, BC to Terrace, BC in a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan with some challenging winter weather. This is a short route between two towns with ski resorts.

FlightSim: FSX

Aircraft: Carenado Cessna 208B Grand Caravan

Scenery: NA Blue FJORDS

Effects: REX Overdrive with Arctic Chill theme

AI Traffic: Ultimate Traffic II

Flight Plan:

Departing Terrace over the town:

Hudson Bay Mountain Ski Resort is already up and running this year:

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Following Telkwa Pass:

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It is clouding over a bit and my weather radar is lit up:

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Looking up at Fubar Glacier:

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Weather is making a turn for the worse:

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On Approach with some low overhead clouds:

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Ducking in under the cloud coverage:

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A low approach this time to keep under the clouds:

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Flare:

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Touchdown at the markers:

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Unloading the passengers and equipment:

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Cheers

[manta]

Bravo! 

[moonman]

Another fine trip to follow You, ytzpilot!!  :o but ... indeed... cold it is here... brrr!! nevertheless - or even more: picture nr. 4 (incl. flightplan) really got my attention!! like the Caravan here circling into the mountains!!

have a pleasant flight

[alexf]

Nice set!

Now for the map, ugh! (get Plan-G!  )

[John Lovell]

Great shots and really suits the mood here today!.... parts of London, particuarly where I live got a battering of snow these past 2 days!

Thanks for sharing!

[Pattersb]

Nice flight, looked a little stormy. Good Canadian winter.

[Matthew Kane]

Thanks again guys.....Looking forward to the 'Eminant Release' of NRM so hopefully the next one will be from Kelowna.

Nice set!

Now for the map, ugh! (get Plan-G!  )

Haven't tried that one.....Looks like a good one to play around with until NRM arrives. Gonna check that out......Cheers

[airman]

Good shots! Really looks like a challenging flight..

[Dexter Dog]

Nice shots!