bernd1151 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Weather forecast for our trip to the West Coast of Alaska is acceptable, so we dare to cross the mountain range north of the Glacier Bay National Park and head to the coast. Harlekin Lake is a small airstrip south of Yakutat. The party there needs supplies for their next hunting trips. I am told that there will be two small strips, I should land at the one with two log cabins. Hmmh... We are cleared for take-off in Skagway. Nothing much to do here for ATC at this time. Btw, I'm not really sure, what this little box in front of me above the dash is for, but I found out it helps me with my glidepath when landing. Maybe someone more in the know can help We are to climb out first to 7,000 feet and fly along the Skagway Inlet to Haines Somewhere to the south one can (not) see the mountain range of the Glacier Bay Park Finally we have reached the coast and head north from here Luckily the weather has cleared again and we have reached the first of two possible landing spots. This one has two small log cabins right under me, so it could be the right one. There even is a small boat at the shore of the frozen Harlekin Lake. Maybe I can try to land on the lake. Naaaa, better not There is nothing here at this one, which is to the east of the first one. Ok, lets turn around and try to land at the first one then. The wind seems to be fine Ooops, there is a bit of a crosswind coming in from the south. Let’s increase our speed a notch, the strip seems to be long enough Ok boys, supplies have arrived. You think you have a nice glass of whisky for me? My goodness, the quietness around here is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Really BEAUTIFULL set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Great shots, beautiful panel! That's a good ride indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Great tour and shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Bernd1151 That "little box" is the windshield heater. If the windshield was obscured with ice, you would still be able to land looking through the "little box" Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Superb shots Bernd . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Looks like you had quite an adventure in Alaska... Cheers Mallard (now I have to turn up the heater after seeing these pics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks a lot gents for your comments, it's very much appreciated Bernd1151 That "little box" is the windshield heater. If the windshield was obscured with ice, you would still be able to land looking through the "little box" Greg Thanks, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy H Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Excellent set with some fantastic scenery.A top class looking aircraft too.Like the story. Very well done. Looks like you had quite an adventure in Alaska... Cheers Mallard (now I have to turn up the heater after seeing these pics) How would you like to be down under Mallard, had the air conditioner on since 6.00am, going to be another hot one today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Wonderful shots for sure, nice work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Smashing set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks a lot, guys and have a great Sunday, if it's not too late already for some of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Love them all but this is a Beast of a shot buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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