Red Green's Adventures with Miss Virginia

**RedGreen** · May 3rd, 2011, 05:36

Hard to believe that a plane as historic as the one that brought down Yamamoto's transport was merely salvaged for scrap and spare parts after a belly landing. Fortunately, in this realm the plane hasn't suffered such an undignified fate. The P-38G Miss Virginia is ready to make a tour of the South Pacific.

First up a quickie from AGGN to AGGM. Real life concerns have delayed my launch in this Race, so I'm raring to go!

**salt_air** · May 3rd, 2011, 05:41

An always welcomed addition to the crowd ... great theme for the plane selection.

Best of luck mate!

**RedGreen** · May 3rd, 2011, 06:02

I was raring to go alright, but perhaps not altogether prepared. I brought Miss Virginia up into the air, and then promptly aimed her towards the wrong bit of coastland. I had almost bypassed Munda when I realized my mistake. Had to make a steep approach to make the landing on the first try.

I'm proud of my piloting skills. My pilotage skills, however, still seems to be somewhat lacking.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...VsA6mDDojO2ENg

***dcc*** · May 3rd, 2011, 20:53

another P-38 !

- dcc

**RedGreen** · May 6th, 2011, 16:42

Originally Posted by dcc

another P-38 !

- dcc

Not to mention we're all flying different models of the Lightning as well! A fitting tribute to the USAAF's premier fighter in the Pacific Theater.

Now departing Munda (AGGM) for Buka (AYBK).

**RedGreen** · May 6th, 2011, 17:38

Weather was delightful on the departure from Munda, and I enjoyed taking in the beautiful scenery. The thunderstorm at Buka? Not quite so delightful. Yet the winds and the visibility were both manageable and the landing was acceptable.

Total Race Time: 57 minutes 12 seconds

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...ze2Bfg6QFUkaMw

**RedGreen** · May 7th, 2011, 17:43

Now departing Buka (AYBK) for the famous (and infamous) Rabaul (AYTK). The thunderstorm that was here yesterday is still here. This could get interesting.

**RedGreen** · May 7th, 2011, 18:37

Some wicked turbulence tossed Miss Virginia around, but thankfully it ended once we had gotten above 8000 feet. The whole way I was mindful of the thunderstorms around me, and wondering what Rabaul had in store. Fortuantely the mountains of Latengai Island to the east kept the storms at bay. Weather was perfect at Rabaul, and I had a perfect three-point landing.

Unfortunately, when I arrived at the officer's mess I learned some jarhead had purloined all the whiskey and made off with it in his Corsair a couple hours previous. All the mess had left was some sake left over from the Japanese. Ick!

Total Flight Time: 1 Hour, 31 Minutes, 13 Seconds

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...EM3HzMlj27okYk

MM · May 7th, 2011, 19:13

Dave, sorry to leave you bone dry.

A little known fact is that the F4U is designed to carry essential life-sustaining liquid nourishment in the wings--as long as one doesn't need a full load of ammunition. (VF-17's practical technique, used in 1944, is described in Tom Blackburn's The Jolly Rogers.)

**RedGreen** · May 10th, 2011, 04:43

From AYTK, I proceed to another former Japanese air base, AYKV. This time I've gotten on the horn and confirmed that no jarheads have been through recently, so there should be a fair supply of proper alcohol to go around.

**RedGreen** · May 10th, 2011, 05:29

A very picturesque day for a flight. Navigation was easy as sin. "Just follow the long thin island on the right until it ends." Started my descent a little too early. Better to err on the side of caution however. I don't have those "I missed my descent point." flaps the Navy boys do, after all....

Total Flight Time: 2 Hours, 3 Minutes, 48 Seconds

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...qFNRE0ldqfV4RE

**RedGreen** · May 14th, 2011, 18:23

From New Ireland, it's off to New Britain. Heading from AYKV to CPG. A longer flight over open ocean with nothing in the way of Navaids. Fun, fun!

**RedGreen** · May 14th, 2011, 19:25

This flight was as calm and unremarkable as the weather. Some small islands to the north of Cape Gloucester gave a good reference point for my descent, and for a small grass airstrip, the runway wasn't too hard to find.

Total Flight Time: 2 Hours, 50 Minutes, 3 Seconds

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...1pCc77sq0t3VuE

***PRB*** · May 15th, 2011, 05:22

Nice screen shots, RG. Can't wait until we get a proper P-38F (E/G/H) for FSX!

**RedGreen** · May 16th, 2011, 04:52

Thanks PRB!

Next up, a short hop across the channel from Cape Gloucester (CPG) to Finschafen (FIN). I've unhooked the wing tanks for this quick run and will have them shipped by boat to Finschafen.