Matthew Kane Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Morning flight from Terrace, BC to Prince Rupert in the Cessna 185 Amphibian. The weather started out with snow then rain, but cleared as we approached the coast. Thanks Alex for suggesting Plan-G. I gave that one a try for this flight. FlightSim: FSX Aircraft: Carenado Cessna 185 Amphibian Scenery: NA Blue FJORDS Effects: REX Overdrive with Arctic Chill theme AI Traffic: Ultimate Traffic II Flight Plan (using Plan-G): It is 8:36 am and it is still dark. It takes a long time for the sun to rise this time of year and it is also still below the mountains. You can see the sun just over the mountain peak: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_01.jpg Departing, I love the Short Take-off distances on these C185’s: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_02.jpg Over the town of Terrace: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_03.jpg [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_04.jpg Turning west to follow the Skeena River and HWY 16 (Yellowhead Highway). Hard to see right now with the low fog: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_05.jpg Fog is clearing up and the river and highway are now visible: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_06.jpg Sun us rising but there is still some intermittent snow and rain: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_07.jpg Following the river & the Yellowhead Highway: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_08.jpg As we approach the coast the weather clears right up: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_09.jpg This is where the Fjord starts to open up to the sea: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_10.jpg Turning north to follow Highway 16 into Prince Rupert: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_11.jpg [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_12.jpg Almost there now: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_13.jpg Approaching Prince Rupert: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_14.jpg Over the dock (our destination): [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_15.jpg Flying downwind over Prince Rupert: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_16.jpg Final Approach: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_17.jpg Short Final: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_18.jpg Smooth Landing: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_19.jpg Stopped short perfectly from the dock. Should be easy to dock it from here: [img width=933 height=700]http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz44/ytzpilot/VFR%20Terrace%20to%20Prince%20Rupert-Seal%20Cove%20SPB/2010-12-2_20.jpg Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Very nice Mathew like these shots very much. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayturf Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I did almost the exact same flight yesterday night except I landed at the Digby Island SPB. I was even in the same plane and I was going to post about it....but now you saved me the work Thanks! Beautiful pics. Wish I had a powerful enough pc to run rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheeD Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Really nice pics, i flew that route myself yesterday too! Also, it seems ur using default fsx water, but REX clouds? Why not install REX water? They are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks Guys...Seems like we all had the same idea for places to fly. Hopefully NRM is released soon, that will give us some more destinations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Another very fine flight of Yours, ytzpilot and again some great pictures!! and pic.4 and 8 really got me!! all these houses and the clouds here and then .... - just towards the river!! wonderful :o !! have a pleasant flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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