RobdeVries Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi there, This morning I got a call if I could haul eight souls and their gear from Darrington to Walter Suttons. I never knew Walter went into the outdoors stuff. Oh well, I hope he's doing well cause that leaves me with some business too I hope.... Rather uneventful flight except for two things, weather was typical for PNW at this time of year. Started from Darrington. All went well and I made a turn from the valley towards the mountains and darn..lost power in two engines. No reaction in the gas handle. I left me startled, but I managed to cripple back to Darrington. Landed.. checked everything, all seemed clear and did a new attempt. Guests were a little bit nervous. But I said com'on the Britten is a sturdy workhorse and she never left me...before. Checked the weather and didn't notice anything different... Rumbled up from the runway, gained some height, did my turn and darn for the second time my engines lost all power. I put here in glide to prepare for a off airport landing (aka emergency landing in mountainous terrain). Did my checks, looked at the panel if everything was all right, ready to quit the engines, got a flash and remembered the weather briefing......humidity!! Carb icing! Indeed I didn't check the carb heaters. Grrr.... Quickly flicked them on, thinking I was too late, skimmed a mountain top, the engines sputtered, again and then power was back!!. What a relieve Don't know if they'll fly with me again, however the remainder of the flight rendered some awesome vista's. [img alt=http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/2311.jpg height=700 width=1008]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/2311.jpg Mount St. Helens [img alt=http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/8392.jpg height=700 width=1008]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/8392.jpg Mount St. Helens from the right seat. As I progressed in the direction of Walter's frost, snow and green alternated. But at Walter's everything seemed fine. Until I landed...see the pics [img alt=http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/3803.jpg height=700 width=1011]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/3803.jpg After landing.. It's still a nice little oudoorsy airstrip [img alt=http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/5585.jpg height=700 width=1003]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/5585.jpg Doesn't she look a little sad with one wheel stuck in the mud, again that humidity Learn something new every day... Thanks for watching and hanging in. Pic's are unedited, except for resizing. Best, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice set of shts there Rob. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lthendrix Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Nice story also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Great info and great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I like the shots and the story line. Makes for a more interesting flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Top ones here Rob!! and some fine narrative around them!!! Also really like the "mud-pictures"!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (PC Aviator) Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Great pics and story. The BN-2 is a personal favourite also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobdeVries Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks guy's, much appreciated. Actually I wish that terrain friction like rain or muddy strips was really modelled instead of the FSX way, Boom is stop and end of story.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lovell Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What a nice flight and that photo real St Helen's is always amazing to see. Your shots highlight that very well.... and some drama getting stuck in the mud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobdeVries Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pphibbs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hi Rob, I was considering buying this aircraft. I used to fly this nor in FS2002 which was a favorite. How do you find it? I'm also considering getting some US scenery. I have avoided if as I only fly in areas where I have charts, where I can do the necessary planning. I have all the Ozzy charts but nothing in the US or elsewhere. I love the shots by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dontay Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Great set and narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derxtreme Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 nice shots and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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