jpreou Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I've been on a 'road trip' in the Alpha (sorry complete lack of pics so far; just been enjoying the trip and not worrying about photos!). So far I've flown completely VFR from Milford to where I am today (Great Barrier). Waikato Aero Club, whose Alpha it is, have a lodge available to members on GB so it makes a useful stop as I trek around NZ. So far I've been NZMF (Milford Sound) - NZHT (Haast) - NZFH (Fox Glacier) - NZHK (Hokitika) - T003 (Cronadun) - NZKM (Karamea) - NZS2 (Port Hardy, overfly after I didn't pre- flight and discovered it was a water aerodrome!) - NZPP (Paraparaumu) - NZPM (Palmerston North) - (Napier) - NZGS (Gisborn) - NZWK (Whakatane) - NZTG (Tauranga) - NZGB (Great Barrier) via the Cuuvier (CV) NDB. Its been a long trip over almost as many days as you see destinations. Over the last few legs, since my Saitek Radio Panel arrived, I have been supplementing my VFR flying with VOR, DME and NDB navaids which has added another level to the sim experience. Its been a lot of fun. I'm planning to continue 'oop norf' and then back to Hamilton to complete my NZ tour (even though I didn't cover a lot of the South Island). After that, I'm taking an RV from NZ to Aus VFR with Navaids; going to try and avoid using GPS; should be challenging. Anyway, some pics from this last leg... Dawn at Tauranga. AirNZ flight gets out before me... Looking back as I make my turn off the departure. Tracking past Waihi Beach. ... and past Pauanui (I think I spelled that right!) Hmm, slight bridging issue! Actually I found one or two anomalies like this. Back near Waihi Beach there is a building embedded in a bank / cliff! Overflying the Cuvier Island (CV) NDB. I'm a long way out in a single! Approaching Great Barrier. On finals. ...and parked for the night. Quite a long flight and a lot of over water. Good to be back on land and looking forward to sightseeing the island and checking out the WAC lodge. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Smashing shots these Jeff. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaseman007 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Jeff. I'm loving the trek and pics mate. Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Very nice shots Jeff. It's a pity that you have no pics from the other legs of your tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I like your shots and route of your trip Jeff . Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 That was a great trip, Jeff. I look forward to see more of this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Great flight Jeff, enjoyed your screen shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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