Orbxtreme Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hi, on this trip from Ketchikan to Yakutat, I used the PMDG MD11. I know FedEx don't fly there with a MD11. But I do. And since it's my preferred aircraft among all, it's with pleasure that you are invited to a flight towards that newly available Orbx airport. With the possibility to use 50 degrees of flaps, which is being done, we are set for the approach. Normally the pilot would really feel the vibration due to the increased turbulence created by that amount of flaps, but I guess there is nothing in the PMDG program that allows you to feel it. Final runway 29 A bit of crosswind, but that's nothing for this aircraft Avoiding the nose of the DC3 would be a sign of good airmanship Still taxiing. Plenty of place to do a 180 in a few seconds. Thrust must be used with real care here if FedEx doesn't want to have all the american lawyers on its back. One more 90 degree turn There it is. Parked for the next hour or so. The final shot, where a local photographer has been sent to the airport for a picture of the MD11, while there are still some in the FedEx fleet. That's all folks. Hope you enjoyed the flight. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Dodger Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Excellent shots and an enjoyable story line Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Those PMDG birds are something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Fantastic images! No wonder that guy is taking pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twsimfan Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 A fun set of shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Excellent Francois. Great narrative and wonderful shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Fantastic shots Francois , that is one beast of a plane you have . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Squeezed in there with the 737 still on the pavement! I bet the MD-11 is a big step up in cargo capacity from the usual 734 combi-freighter that does the runs from Cordova and Juneau. Now can it get out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Outstanding set of shots Francois!! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Squeezed in there with the 737 still on the pavement! I bet the MD-11 is a big step up in cargo capacity from the usual 734 combi-freighter that does the runs from Cordova and Juneau. Now can it get out? A big step up indeed. But it's not fuel efficient and starting 2015, FedEx will slowly start phasing out the MD11. Other than that, in Yakutat, the runway is way long enough for the take-off. It's always a matter of wind, elevation, temperature, moisture, cargo and fuel weight. You did a good job here in Yakutat. Lovely place. I like the guy who waits for aircrafts to take a picture . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Great shots and narration Francois! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Grand set of shots indeed. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brito Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Wow, professional work (LoL) , Great shots, François! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks everyone for your nice comments, glad you liked the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Smashing shots Francois! What a grand set of fantastic MD-11 pictures! And sure: The scenery looks fabulous as well! WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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