Coubs Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 So last night I decided I'd have a go at an epic flight across both of New Zealand's islands to get a true feel for my lovely new 182T. Unfortunately for me I hadn't really considered exactly how far my chosen route was going to be so I had to put her down on a strip just south of the channel between to two islands as sleep was calling for me. Hopefully tonight I can pick up where I left off. Departing Milford at approximately 6:15 AM. Is that the sun I can see peeking up over the horizon..? Nice clearish skies over the northern mountains; slight turbulence but nothing major. If only I had REX installed to liven things up a little. At this point I just have to say that for any of you, like me, that do this for fun rather than realism, Carenado have really nailed the 182T. The model is superb, the G1000 works nicely and manageable both from the VC and the Popup, the dynamics make take-offs and landings a breeze; exactly what I had hoped for. All that remains now is to find a decent NZ registered repaint so I don't have to keep using the blank model over here. Right. It was about 1:30 AM when I took these shots so I think it may be time to divert before the pilot falls asleep and piles his shiny new Cessna into the verdant scenery... Is that a strip over there to the right? The co-pilot looks a little concerned about the height at which I'm clearing those trees, I on the other hand, don't seem too bothered. And down safe. I think we'll just taxi down to the end of the runway an save the flight. I'm sure no-one will mind if I just leave it on those numbers up there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capnsully Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Good one! Yes those islands are bigger than they appear on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coubs Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 bigger than they appear on the map. I wish there was a more superlative way of saying 'bigger' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Very nice shots. Looks like your Cessna is so new it hasn't been painted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Very nice set these. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo32 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 great set of shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coubs Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Cheers everyone! Unfortunately it looks like I may have to postpone leg two until tomorrow due to encroaching tiredness once more but still looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markon Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Great set of shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Beautiful pictures here! Really enjoyed each and everyone of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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