Robert's Cape to Cape adventure

[robert41]

It has been a busy weekend. Having to work on top of Easter, on top of mother's birthday, on top of some yardwork.

Now time to fly.

ENHF to ENVA. Heinkel Doppleblitz. GW3. Default real weather.

[Willy]

Cool! Golden Wings!

[robert41]

Down safe at ENVA. Long flight in this thing.

Forgot to mention this is under the reference race.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=zpMKIVtTX3MsIQMbUD1mYWe2CFI

[Moses03]

Robert, entrants are automatically placed in each race. There is no need to declare which one. Hope that helps.

"Each race is scored separately, with a rank ordering for the Precision Race and also for the Reference Race."

[robert41]

Thanks Moses for clearing that up.

[robert41]

Here is a shot parked at ENVA. Forgot I had the AI on. Default GW3 install. Never seen this guy before.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/ENVA.jpg

[Willy]

Looks kind of Braniffish. Nice shot of the Heinkel airliner.

[robert41]

Thanks Willy.

[robert41]

ENVA to ENKJ.

[MM]

That Heinkel is one classy ship.

[robert41]

Thanks Mike.

Crash at ENKJ. Not sure why. Was stopped then the tail sank into the runway. Will have to refly.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=ZN3RWp0gdc6g9LDxtXtCQmDmpw

[MM]

You have a couple of options, Robert.

(a) Since you were landing when the crash occurred, you can treat this as a crash landing. Take the leg as flown (using the time from departure to crash landing) and start from the new airport. You add a crash penalty to your flight log.
(b) You can simply re-fly the leg. Don't count the invalid leg time in your log book. You do add the crash penalty, of course.

Not sure what you prefer. But normally, one might as well take the "crash landing" option--advancing to the next airport while incurring the standard crash penalty. No reason to re-fly unless you want to.

This clearly is an odd crash. You had landed and were on the ground moving at 10kts just before the "event" happened.

[Willy]

On the ground and moving slow? Sounds like what happened to me in Oslo Fornebu.

[robert41]

I'll take the penalty and the leg.

Hopefully these folks here will have that hole in the runway fixed before leaving.

Now all I have to do is put the tail back on the Heinkel. Anyone have some duct tape?

[RedGreen]

Now all I have to do is put the tail back on the Heinkel. Anyone have some duct tape?

Well that's a silly question! :wavey:

[robert41]

Doesnt look like duct tape was around in these days.

We are back together and ready to go.

ENKJ to EKCH.

[robert41]

Down safe at EKCH.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=8BnxnNPCFNTS1JKd4KrsmgbR5B8

[robert41]

Visibility was at 3mi. coming into EKCH.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/seewhat.jpg

[robert41]

Onward to our homeland.

EKCH to EDDH.

[robert41]

Down at EDDH. Took off in soup, landed in soup. Most of the flight was clear.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=w7iRSi5XGufF96aVZ1jcgkJcyw

Lot of traffic at Hamburg today.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-14-001.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-14-002.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-14-003.jpg

[robert41]

Onward, EDDH to EDDF.

[robert41]

Down at EDDF. Great weather this flight. Going to let the Heinkel people look over the aircraft, make sure everything is ok.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=3dV4TGUomDfxRXSHWJbTR75nlA

[salt_air]

Good to see an instance of GW3 being used ... perfect event for it.


Great Job ... all the best in to Cape Horn!

[robert41]

Thanks Salt.

[robert41]

Its off to the Alps. Hand flying. No autopilot.

EDDF to LIPB.

[robert41]

Safe down at LIPB. Weather was rainy and rough taking off from EDDF, cloudy and rainy at LIPB. Not bad in between.


http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=zIR8bIYCrKTK9h8885XNr76xvQ8

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-15-001.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-15-002.jpg

[robert41]

Forgot to add the bonus, 2hr for LIPB and 15 min hand flying from a fuel stop.

[robert41]

Ok, we are ready for LSMI, I hope.

LIPB to LSMI.

[robert41]

Down, safe at LSMI. Actually I thought this was going to be one of the harder ones, but turned out pretty good.

15min bonus LIPB to LSMI and 15min bonus staying below 12000ft.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=EzEoqsNMT34Ip4Fp0uw9hs2EjZM

[robert41]

Some pics of the flight. Vis was real bad taking off, fair enroute, not too bad landing.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-16-005.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-16-004.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-16-011.jpg

[robert41]

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

[robert41]

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/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=NjkrwdP6RUilRnqrWl9l7JBzn4

[robert41]

A few pics.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-17-001.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-17-005.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-17-009.jpg

[robert41]

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]

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

[robert41]

Thanks Moses.

[robert41]

Off to Africa.

LFML to DAAG.

With 200Lbs mail.

[PRB]

Good luck Robert! Sweet looking ride too!

- Paul

[robert41]

Thanks Paul.
Safe down at DAAG. http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=0sqfZXaM2XDyJdiw2xaHKakXcfQ
Weather was not too bad. Made good speed this run.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-22-002.jpg

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http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-22-011.jpg

[robert41]

DAAG to DAOO.

[robert41]

Down at DAOO. Rough weather all the way, but cleared for a good landing.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=jsuQwSVERcQX7sSC9krcYDPzks

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-23-014.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-23-018.jpg

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http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-23-021.jpg

[robert41]

Onward to Taza.
DAOO to GMFZ.

[robert41]

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/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=GrH3dueBDSnn5s7DkYQ3hcF78

[robert41]

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

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-23-023.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-23-025.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-23-026.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-apr-23-027.jpg

[salt_air]

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!

[salt_air]

I was just in GW3 at FAYP ... testing for another run.

You need to go there and check out a building crash I encountered just barely off to the west of RWY 20.

One foot on the runway and one foot off .... turning to park ... say three quarters of the way to the end ... there's no building there at all.

If that happens to you too, then I would go ahead to each airport (menu Go to Airport) and have a check.





Cheers,

[robert41]

Thanks Salt. The coral runways are usually easy to spot, but the grass ones blend right into the scenery.
Just did a test at FAYP, no crashes with three different aircraft. Nice fall colors down there.

[robert41]

Off to Casablanca.
GMFZ to GMMC.

[robert41]

Down at GMMC.
Heard about an interesting nightclub here, run by an American. Might have to check it out.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=onF49NHgJPRgHbO3iCdrEVKKdxg

[teson1]

... 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!
Robert, kudos indeed !

[robert41]

Had a good time last night. French authorities released us, and we are ready to go. Thanks Teson, much fun in GW.
GMMC to GMAA.

[robert41]

Down at GMAA.
Took off in a storm and a pretty good crosswind/headwind in flight, then came out of the clouds a little ways from the airport.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=UbWvCTe5TbaBh9nGWQFnoyyjrGo

[robert41]

Time for a long one. GMAA to GMMH.

[robert41]

Down at GMMH. That was a long 380nm before picking up the NDB 37nm out. The 25 to 30kt crosswind blew me a little bit off course, but not too bad.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=6BeZrS7DJYhzn9XDNCQgdDfgVeE

[robert41]

GMMH to GQPP.

[robert41]

Safe down at GQPP.
Had a glitch this flight, message said, lost internet connection, restart real weather. So I restarted real world weather during the flight. Happened twice. Duenna is green.
Sent a telegram to Miss Nellie explaining what happened. Will wait here while she looks this over.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=R3L42nFF6CtP72riQjN0F3qNqs

[MM]

The Western Union boy brings the reply from London:


PROCEED WITHOUT DELAY STOP NR

[robert41]

Ok. Off to Dakar. GQPP to GOOY.

[robert41]

Made it to Dakar. Weather was mostly low vis, headwinds, crosswinds. Good flight.
Mail call, the French are happy to get the mail. 4hr bonus.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=aUb3HTzuqaxEUniFFB3lq2K80U

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/dakar.jpg

[robert41]

GOOY to GUCY.

[robert41]

Safe at GUCY. Great weather most of the way.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=69gI8RBUpfHIw2cCF0se9KZRTE

[robert41]

GUCY to GLMR.

[robert41]

Safe at GLMR. Mostly T storms on the way.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=pvF4vsv3C8fRR8pi6sIpwxws9zo

[robert41]

Refuel and onwards. GLMR to DIAP.

[robert41]

Safe at DIAP. Weather was rough plus a 30kt headwind all the way. Worried about fuel, but made it with plenty to spare.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=wl0XAQOjhr1iTUkQLmwPvs15Fw

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/traffic.jpg

[robert41]

DIAP to DNMM.

[robert41]

Safe at DNMM. Had a good tail wind for the first hour, then cross winds the rest of the way. Weather cleared near the end.
http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=rvxn9pn4IFTTiFOyjczIyQag

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/dnmm.jpg

[robert41]

DNMM to FKKD.

[robert41]

Made it to FKKD. Hell of a flight. Great little tail wind most of the way. Then about 50nm out of Douala, the worst storm I have been in, in a long time. Non stop lightning, thunder I could hear over the engines, and rough, otto could not hold it.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=MgGQtr6JbyUxxL8LCnXMil8letw

[robert41]

FKKD to FOOL.

[robert41]

Safe at FOOL. Rough first 45 min. or so. T storms.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=TcTi2D4hB4iOC4S9LRtO8ESxco

[robert41]

FOOL to FZAB.

[robert41]

Safe at FZAB. Storms again taking off and for quite some time, very rough. A one point, had to take the reins from otto. Finally cleared the storm, picked up the next ndb and surprised I was right on course. Sorry, no pics, after the back door blew off, the camera went right out with our lunch.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=Mmj9236Iql9jxAPc9ueKWYqPTmU

[robert41]

FZAB to FZEA.

[robert41]

Safe at FZEA. Clouds when starting out, a little rough, then cleared, plus some real world distractions. Was a little worried near the end, did I miss the airfield, but then the town came into view and the airfield. Plus I could see lightning further up the river, hmm, storms again.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=6JgclViwHAE0T3kVtB07TEJk8

[robert41]

FZEA to FZGA.

[robert41]

Safe at FZGA. First half of the flight was stormy, then cleared up. Went direct for Lisala, soon as I intersected the river, climbed up a bit to find the airfield. Should be just beyond a larger island in the river. And sure enough, there it is. The gravel strip stands out well in the rich green landscape.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=EkjmVJLXWefbq3GrmTh6hwWE3IU

[robert41]

Quick refuel, and we are off. FZGA to FZIA.

[robert41]

Safe at FZIA. Great flight, clear weather.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=FYzrhBdjkNoVAt1KK7q9BExjsgw

[robert41]

Ready for a long one. FZIA to HUEN.

[robert41]

Safe at HUEN. Great vis, great flight.
Long day of flying.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=bmckRA33b6ZEZ2kje9RBMCdbpLg

[salt_air]

The tab remains open at Miss Nellie's ...

These long days will make the free drinks that much better.



Terrific Job Robert!

[robert41]

Thanks Salt. These DR flights are working out well. plenty of landmarks to use. Good nights sleep in Entebbe, we stayed out of trouble, checking the ship over, we will be off shortly.

[robert41]

HUEN to HKKI.

[robert41]

Made it to HKKI. Weather started clear, then thunderstorms. Did not quite make the lake entrance like planned, but found the airfield, barley. Seen a Trimotor flying about, thought it might be Salt, the airport must be around here somewhere.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=2u6HHfIkaNsh018gbkRreWovY0

[robert41]

A couple of pics.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-may-13-014.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-may-13-017.jpg

[robert41]

HKKI to HKNW. Now we can plug the radio back in.

[robert41]

Safe at HKNW. Finally came out of that t storm, into clouds and low vis.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=A4M3KKZpisiVMpPB17hi5PyIQ0

[robert41]

HKNW to HTMB.

[robert41]

Safe at HTMB. The weather cleared up after a little while and was a nice flight. This airfield was a hard one to find. Found that trench everyone has been talking about. Makes me want to fly a x wing fighter down it.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=1ca73Kr0rtgLQZOIe1V4S1KBxHk

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-may-13-025.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n39/rm111/GW3/GW3-2012-may-13-027.jpg

[salt_air]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUo-y_tPVV0

:icon_lol:

[robert41]

Yep, thats the one. :icon_lol:

[robert41]

HTMB to FLKW.

[robert41]

Safe at FLKW. Good vis, light winds from every which way.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=pdzVlJmBzrch7pXJudhoonngO9o

[robert41]

FLKW to FLLI.

[robert41]

Safe at FLLI. Weather is still pretty good. Good vis, a little more wind.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=fV5BSXfps7gW398TGIKT5QGpcGw

[robert41]

Refueled and ready to go.
FLLI to FANY.

[robert41]

Safe at FANY. Weather was clear, headwinds most of the way.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=nVMBUqmhT6DyCOhIVWL3QHLaqw

[Willy]

Robert, I had excellent weather from Cape Town to Kenya on the return trip. Hope it holds for you.

[robert41]

Thanks Willy. FS weather shows a big H over this area. Ill take it.

[robert41]

FANY to FAGM.

[robert41]

Safe at Johannesburg.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=eG4T3P1hyfMNSLiAVWw35wYoTEU

[robert41]

Quick refuel, and ready to go. FAGM to FAKM.

[robert41]

Safe at Kimberly.

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=EnXHhUv0ffMydHdFmleCrrLhqn4

[robert41]

Off to Cape Town. Last run. Iam est. 2:59:01 time. FAKM to FAYP.

[robert41]

Safe at Cape Town. Weather was clear till about the last hour or so. Winds were something else. Some of the best and worst of this event. Had a nice 30kt tailwind for awhile, then turned to a 40kt crosswind and then a 55kt quartering headwind. Still, pretty close to my guess time. Off to Nellie's bar.

This has been a hell of an adventure. A big thanks to all those that set up this event. :applause:

http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=WPxinmFQ1wm42he0alM52tVDwY

[RedGreen]

A big congratulations, and a job well done! :salute:

[Willy]

Congratulations and welcome to Cape Town!

[MM]

A great pleasure to follow that classic Heinkel over European and African landscapes. A true adventure.

Congratulations. Austin's buying!

[Spookster67]

Well done Robert, you've been setting a good pace in that Heinkel. Congrats! :icon29:

[salt_air]

A great effort .... really strong finish.

It's been a pleasure to follow .... special "pat on the back" for completing in GW3!!




Congratulations Sir .... now off to the bar with ya!



:ernae:

[jt_dub]

Well Done! Congrats on your finish.

[Dil52]

Welcome to Cape Town!...great scenery shots along the way!:wavey:

The olympic judges gave you all 10's across the board on the landing BTW. :applause:
The party has loosened them up a bit....they're hinting that 9's are pretty much anything you walk away from. :wiggle:

[Moses03]

Nice run Robert.:icon29:

[PRB]

Bravo Zulu Robert!
:ernae:

[robert41]

Thanks everyone.