Orbxtreme Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Hi, I just read that Johnston Atoll is officially for sale, naturally with everything that comes with it, good and bad. So through Sunwing, I had to go see what it looks like. Using FSGRW real weather, I thought I would have a nice view of Honolulu which was the departing airport. Well, lots of rain and IFR for departure, but it's the game so here we go... That's the only part of the town visible after take-off and then we'll be on top in no time. Already a good portion of the 750 nm has been done, we're approaching the atoll. Flaps, gear and speed adjusted, the only remaining detail to deal with is the light to moderate crosswind. With only one runway, it has to be expected. I have read that the runway is not maintained and it's definitely not suitable for a B757 considering the lack of maintenance and the series of X along the runway. But it's long enough, wide enough, and it's flight sim world, no life at stake. From here, it doesn't look that bad, the runway looks like it's in one piece. Anyway, it's a great place to see and fly around, that's for sure. Ah! There is a little boat on the right...must be the real estate agent waiting for potential customers... Short final, there is definitely something visible now on the runway. It's going to be fun to see how the B757 reacts when touching the ground. As you can see, there are portions of the runway that are perfect, and some other sections in gelatinous blue that are far from interesting. When rolling through those blueish portions, part of the wheels disappear. So it must be a mixture of sand, deteriorating asphalt and what else! But the B757 makes it through and exits via the first decent taxiway. Lots of sand near the taxiway, and lots of dark green abandoned military shacks too. But there is still some activity around here, as I can witnessed... If the runway is good enough for a straight military C130, it's good enough for a B757. I guess the staff is here to make sure nothing of military value would be left on the atoll, at least nothing that they have control over... So this place has potential, but it needs a buyer with lots of cash. I guess I'll ask if J.V. wants to be a partner in this new venture. Hope you enjoyed. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Excellent shots and commentary Francois. Glad you were able to set that big jet down safely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyMotion Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great shots! Is this the JustFlight 757 Freemium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi stu Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great set..love to buy it and go live there and hide !! Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Grand set of shots Francois , sure looks like Christmas down there . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Super set of shots Francois!! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Runway, docks and beach. Everything there one could need... Thanks for the information on this one - I'll give the estate agent a call right away. Cheers Mallard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Super shots and a great narrative to it Francois! Top Class! Thank You very much for sharing! Runway, docks and beach. Everything there one could need... Thanks for the information on this one - I'll give the estate agent a call right away. Cheers Mallard I'll give the estate agent a call right away ... .. me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great set and narration Francois. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restless Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great set of captures Francois, very nice atmosphere in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great shots! Is this the JustFlight 757 Freemium? No Jean-François, it's the CaptainSim B757. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Sure are a great set. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great set..love to buy it and go live there and hide !! Stu Runway, docks and beach. Everything there one could need... Thanks for the information on this one - I'll give the estate agent a call right away. Cheers Mallard Super shots and a great narrative to it Francois! Top Class! Thank You very much for sharing! I'll give the estate agent a call right away ... .. me too! Fantastic tour, narrations and shots, Francois. But, after a short consultation with my estate agent (wikipedia), I decided not to bid for this: "The Johnston Atoll area was used during the 1950s and 1960s as an American nuclear weapons test site—for both above-ground and underground nuclear tests. Later on, it became the site of a chemical weapons depot and the site of the Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System (JACADS). All of the chemical weapons that were once stored on Johnston Island have been incinerated, and that process was completed in 2000 and JACADS demolished by 2003. In 1993, Congress appropriated no funds for the Johnston Atoll "Safeguard C" mission, bringing it to an end. Congress redefined the island's military mission as the storage and destruction of chemical weapons." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Great set..love to buy it and go live there and hide !! Stu Runway, docks and beach. Everything there one could need... Thanks for the information on this one - I'll give the estate agent a call right away. Cheers Mallard Super shots and a great narrative to it Francois! Top Class! Thank You very much for sharing! I'll give the estate agent a call right away ... .. me too! Fantastic tour, narrations and shots, Francois. But, after a short consultation with my estate agent (wikipedia), I decided not to bid for this: "The Johnston Atoll area was used during the 1950s and 1960s as an American nuclear weapons test site—for both above-ground and underground nuclear tests. Later on, it became the site of a chemical weapons depot and the site of the Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System (JACADS). All of the chemical weapons that were once stored on Johnston Island have been incinerated, and that process was completed in 2000 and JACADS demolished by 2003. In 1993, Congress appropriated no funds for the Johnston Atoll "Safeguard C" mission, bringing it to an end. Congress redefined the island's military mission as the storage and destruction of chemical weapons." You're totally right, but I was trying to be politically correct for my american friends by saying "I guess the staff is here to make sure that nothing of military value would be left on the atoll, at least nothing that they have control over...." No control neither on the rocket that exploded over the island. Well I guess this sale will have to be postponed for now...(50 years would be the normal waiting period, just to make sure...)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpatt Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Interesting shots and story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks everyone for your interest and comments. Appreciated. Glad you liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Great shots and interesting information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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