VH-KDK Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I think it was last week that Horatio remarked his surprise that very little appeared of Vancouver Island on the forum. So I put up an old flight I had made from Campbell River and down the east coast. I have just downloaded the freeware Super DC-3, and decided to do a short test flight which happened to become a long one as I discovered some spectacular scenery. I didn't realise how mountainous this part of the world was. Quite a few caps so I will do this part of my discovery tour in 2 parts. 1. Departing Campbell River which now looks much better than it did on my first flight from here. 2. A nice slow steady climb as the manual said to fly the R4D gently and it would behave. 3. Over Campbell Lake with the town of Campbell River stretching along the shore. The southern tip of Quadra Island beyond. 4. Traveling along the Salmon River with the HIgh Rigger just one of the peaks ahead. 5. From l to r are Mount Roberts, Needle Peaks and Mount Kitchiner. 6. The White River sweeps round to join the Salmon River just out of picture. Further up the White River valley are Queen (the higher) and Victoria Peaks. 7. The Salmon River flows into Johnstone Straight at Sayward which lies under Newcastle peak. 8. A view down Johnstone Straight. Hkusam Mountain is on the right. 9. Hardwick Island is to the left. 10. Well as I am just flying aimlessly , this looks an interesting valley to explore. To be continued where the imho scenery gets even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Martyn thanks for the great shots and tour so far of this vast island . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankees Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 nice shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Great discovery tour & descriptions. And I really need to have a closer look at this plane... e. g. the cockpit design. The outside looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 thanks for taking us along Martyn, the possibilities are endless on Vancouver Is. looking forward to part 2 buddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 What a fantastic set of shots Martyn, looking forward to the second part !! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Fine set these Martyn. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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