bernd1151 Posted May 14, 2012 Posted May 14, 2012 I have neglected the old girl for quite some time and while she has been patiently waiting for me, I have tried to get sufficient funds to pay for her engine`s overhaul But now in the first days of spring here at Stewart I was able to move her into this large hangar to have her engine taken out and the worn parts replaced. I guess I am now broke again, but who cares, she is in flying condition again I just pick up a few tools, while she sits outside. I know, she cant wait to get airborn, Neither can I, my babe, neither can I We throw quite some smoke during start up, but that`s normal after the overhaul The engine has warmed up and we are ready for our first flight. Weather is fine and we are both in a terrific mood On the duty runway and cleared for take off At 45 knots she does not just lift her tail, she gets airborn Somebody needs to fix the roof of that hangar bevor the next winter season starts again. It`s leaking like crazy My Do keeps a steady 60 knots on climb out and I reduce prop rpm to below 3,200 rpms before she gives me hell and quits on me. I don’t need that again. Aaaah, what a great place to be, when the weather plays along. I just made a turn, which is not so easy here, because the surrounding mountains don’t leave much room for that . Let’s explore a bit of the other side of Stewart, before we call it a day, I don’t want to stress her too much on her first outing after the engine overhaul And we have made a turn again and head now home. It’s Sunday, so you don’t see much traffic today on that road leading to Stewart On short final It’s a walk in the park with almost no wind Ok, let’s check the engine now again, but she behaved flawlessly. Anyone here to have a drink with me
moonman Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 ... Neither can I, my babe, neither can I ... Super narative and super pictures! All great!
lifejogger Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 Excellent shots and commnetary. You can never have to many shots of Stewart.
Bruce Hamilton Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 What am I seeing above the mountains on your takeoff and finals? Are there hot air balloons at Stewart?
John Lovell Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 What am I seeing above the mountains on your takeoff and finals? Are there hot air balloons at Stewart? Do you mean the cockpit views?... looks like bug splats on the windshield!
bernd1151 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks guys for your nice comments and John (lifejogger) might be right with his remark that there cannot be enough shots of Stewart. This scenery is so fantastic, it is almost unbelievable. What am I seeing above the mountains on your takeoff and finals? Are there hot air balloons at Stewart? Bruce, John (fiftysix) is right, these are bug splats. You get them, when flying this aircraft. That is why the Do 27 is for me still one of the most realistic aircrafts for FSX (although she is originally a FS9 plane). If you don`t treat her like in real life, she will quit on you and you need a mechanic to fix her up again. This guy takes his time, as he has lunch breaks and occasionally has to answer a phone call from his mother. So while he services your plane, take your time and have a cup of tea. And yes, he will also clean your windshield :
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