VH-KDK Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 As you may have seen in my last post, Ermintrude was awaiting my arrival and after a pleasant night we shall partake in a trip around Lord Howe Island. 1. Plenty of room to get past the other ramp occupant. 2. YLHI is an important stop for light aircraft transiting the Tasman. In 2009 the runway was severely damaged by heavy rain. 3. Roach Island is directly below the Eaglet. The islands were claimed by the British in 1788 and first inhabited in 1834. 4. Ned's Beach with some of the Kentia Palms on the right of the peninsular. 5. North Head. Whaling was the first industry with the island being a supply depot. 6. North Bay and Old Settlement Beach to the right. 7. Lagoon Beach. After the whaling declined the Kentia Palm became and still is a major industry. The palms are a popular indoor plant. 8. Mount Lidgbird 2549ft and Mount Gower 2871ft. Kentia Palms cover the mountains. Sale of their seeds are also part of the industry. 9. Tourism is the other big industry, but only 400 are allowed on the island at any one time. 10. Gower Island. There are many unique types of bird amongst the 220 resident species. 11. Boat Harbour. Several bird species have become extinct due to feral animals. 12. An eradication programme has seen the demise of cats and dogs while goats are under control. 13. Hope I have not disturbed Gerold on his luxury cruiser. Come and join us for a barbie later. 14. A huge extermination programme is underway to try and keep on top of rats. Introduced plants are posing another problem. 15. I cannot tell you what Ermintrude just said , I hope the my eyes don't give the game away. 16 There a no nasty poisonous or bitey creatures on the island. 17. Well that is it. The SAAB will be back in the morning for the next part of the trip, so......what are we going to do now....what are we going to do now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Some super shots indeed. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Good background info on the island. Nice pics too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi stu Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nice Martyn...looks like a good island to fly around..must pop out for a look Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbaclawski Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Eaglet's are cool Great Shots !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmonkey Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 nice set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 You didn't disappoint with those beauties Martyn!! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 That is quite the multitasking feat Martyn , flying the plane and taking great screenshots . And then having a very distracting copilot to deal with . Well done my friend , well done . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Lovely stuff! Great, warm colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Beautiful shots and very informative narration Martyn. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Very informative set - thanks for taking us along with you on your flight... Cheers Mallard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Very informative set - thanks for taking us along with you on your flight... Cheers Mallard You are welcome on board any time. Beautiful shots and very informative narration Martyn. Thanks for posting. Lovely stuff! Great, warm colours. That is quite the multitasking feat Martyn , flying the plane and taking great screenshots . And then having a very distracting copilot to deal with . Well done my friend , well done . Cheers Brad Degree of difficulty 3.7, and without a safety net too! You didn't disappoint with those beauties Martyn!! Adam nice set Eaglet's are cool Great Shots !!!! One of the best in my hangar. Nice Martyn...looks like a good island to fly around..must pop out for a look Stu Plenty of interesting scenery in a small space, just takes a while to get there. Good background info on the island. Nice pics too Some super shots indeed. cheers Iain Many thanks for your kind comments. Glad you liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Super shots of Lord Howe Island, I will have to pay it a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 That is quite the multitasking feat Martyn , flying the plane and taking great screenshots . And then having a very distracting copilot to deal with . Well done my friend , well done . Cheers Brad He said no bitey creature on the island, but what about in the plane ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Super shots of Lord Howe Island, I will have to pay it a visit. Yes a great place to fly to and visit. He said no bitey creature on the island, but what about in the plane ? Do you mean me or her? Thanks for the comments and interest Gents, greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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