Robert's Cape to Cape adventure

***robert41*** · April 16th, 2012, 17:50

Off to Marseille. LSMI to LFML. Still hand flying.

***robert41*** · April 16th, 2012, 19:57

Down safe at LFML. Weather was soup taking off, as expected. Had a nice headwind to climb in, then a nice tail wind all the rest of the way. Decided to fly north and around the big hills, and track the NDBs. Weather cleared for a little bit, then clouds and low visibility the rest of the way. Good flight. 15min bonus hand flying to a fuel stop.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...RnqrWl9l7JBzn4

***robert41*** · April 16th, 2012, 20:01

A few pics.

***robert41*** · April 20th, 2012, 20:01

Been getting things ready for Africa. Another day or two, and we will be off. Still trying to find our navigation light bulbs, somebody took them for the party lights.

***Moses03*** · April 20th, 2012, 20:15

I really like the lines of the Heinkel fast transport. Good show Robert.

***robert41*** · April 22nd, 2012, 14:03

Thanks Moses.

***robert41*** · April 22nd, 2012, 14:07

Off to Africa.

LFML to DAAG.

With 200Lbs mail.

***PRB*** · April 22nd, 2012, 14:17

Good luck Robert! Sweet looking ride too!

- Paul

***robert41*** · April 22nd, 2012, 17:17

Thanks Paul.
Safe down at DAAG. http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...diw2xaHKakXcfQ
Weather was not too bad. Made good speed this run.

***robert41*** · April 23rd, 2012, 09:53

DAAG to DAOO.

***robert41*** · April 23rd, 2012, 11:27

Down at DAOO. Rough weather all the way, but cleared for a good landing.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...7sSC9krcYDPzks

***robert41*** · April 23rd, 2012, 14:11

Onward to Taza.
DAOO to GMFZ.

***robert41*** · April 23rd, 2012, 15:46

Made it. Well, this was one I should have checked the maps more closely, should of asked someone back in Oran. Thank god the weather was clear.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFli...n5s7DkYQ3hcF78

***robert41*** · April 23rd, 2012, 16:02

A few pics of the flight. Last two, X marks the spot.

**salt_air** · April 24th, 2012, 19:01

Great Job Robert!!

I notice tell tale signs of GW3 in your screen shots.

Folks may not know it, but it is a lot more difficult to make out the footprint of an airport in GW3.

One of the first things you do to modify for the retrofit is to find and delete the scenery file that has taxiways on it .... all of 'um

Then a lot of the runways are turned into grass or dirt .... gives a nice ol'time feelin' ... but it's sure tough trying to find an airport you've never seen before.

Forget about lights ... you better be there by dark.

Hat's off to you Sir!

Great Job Robert!