John Lovell Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 This flight is from Tamworth to Canberra in Posky 737ng with the amazing Quantas repaint by forum member 737-8FE Plane is loaded with 40% fuel and a full payload of passengers and weather conditions ahead are looking fine indeed. Looks like it’s gonna be a smooth flight! Waiting at the gate and given the clear for push back, engines are started Lined up on the runway and ATC give take off clearance [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/9802011_3_12_23_37_23_349.jpg Rotate at 150knts and gear up [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/3822011_3_12_23_38_50_906.jpg A nice over the wing view, flaps at 5 and steady climb [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/7762011_3_12_23_39_11_966.jpg Leaving the airport behind, flaps are retracted to 1 [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/6782011_3_12_23_40_13_640.jpg A very smooth take off and such nice clear weather [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/9822011_3_12_23_40_39_271.jpg A top down view over the beautifully modelled township of Tamworth… autogen at max and very good performance! [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/7322011_3_12_23_46_29_785.jpg And leaving Tamworth behind, flaps fully retracted, we continue our climb to 26’000 ft [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/2032011_3_12_23_46_53_3.jpg Having reach our cruising altitude of 26’000 ft, we accelerate to mach 0.77 and very smooth air [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/2342011_3_13_0_2_33_336.jpg Many fine layers of cloud and haze beautifully recreated by Open Clouds and REX in harmony [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/9062011_3_13_0_10_8_579.jpg Passing over Sydney…. Wow, the detail even from this height!.... [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/2452011_3_13_0_15_4_676.jpg With 80 miles of our destination, we are given our decent instructions… reduce speed and descend to 8’000 ft [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/4832011_3_13_0_24_41_275.jpg Passing to 8’000ft, speed is down to 230knts and flaps retracted to 1… localizer is picked up and we get our coordinates for our approach [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/6062011_3_13_0_36_31_481.jpg Slowed right down to 150knts, flaps at 35 and gear down [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/3232011_3_13_0_51_18_510.jpg Glide slope captured perfectly, aircraft fully configured to land [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/5802011_3_13_0_55_56_680.jpg The runway in view and very smooth approach [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/4912011_3_13_0_56_12_516.jpg Beautifully modelled township of Canberra [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/4502011_3_13_0_56_26_464.jpg And a nice wing view too [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/8592011_3_13_0_56_40_500.jpg Approaching minimums [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/8892011_3_13_0_57_29_470.jpg Smooth landing, reverse thrust and spoilers deployed [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/2692011_3_13_0_58_55_373.jpg Flaps and spoilers retracted, we are given instruction to gate [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/3882011_3_13_1_3_9_12.jpg Parked up and ready to off load passengers and baggage [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/4172011_3_13_1_6_6_135.jpg Aircraft empty and being serviced for next flight [img width=1120 height=700]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/1672011_3_13_1_7_4_152.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realatp Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 man this is AWESOME!I cannot wait for the NGX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Hey John, what an absolute awesome set of pics That was a real ride, I almost thought I was there with you in the co-pilot's seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy pilot Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Very nice pictures! Especially the approach on Canberra looks very real! Cheers P.S. : Which ENB series do you use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Yes enjoyed looking at these shots very nice flight indeed my friend. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 A very detailed and very carefully done board of screenshots John :o :o ! Superb shots - all of them - and the storyline: superb too - Wonderful!!!!! A very nice small trip and tour here... hope You took Your guitar with You!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Johnston Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 What a fantastic set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (PC Aviator) Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Excellent set. Really enjoyed the all shots but especially the approach into Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennyson Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Yes, a fine set of pics, but there's no "U" in QANTAS!!!!! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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