brett 2,284 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Decided to vacation in Washington State this year and I am renting a spot at Sekiu Airport (11S) So far the weather has been a little touchy since I came in last week during the night and I haven't had a chance to sightsee. A buddy of mine called and wanted to buy me lunch over in Eastsound on Orcas Island, sounds good to me. The winds were kicking at around 10 knots and still raining on and off, better than the high winds of the past week though. The Bonanza is a good aircraft so I decided to go. The call of the skies was to strong. I had I little time to take a short run around the coast line so off I go, leaving via runway 8. Leaving Clallem Bay with Olsens boat docks below and turning to the west, Passing Kydaka Point and the far east point of Clallem Bay behind me, Circling around Neah Bay. You can see Wadaah Island with the connecting Boom road sand barrier on the right of the picture and Cape Flattery in the background, Once I got a good look at the bay I continued west around Cape Flattery which is the upper northwest corner of the state of Washington. There are some rugged looking cliffs on this point and I spotted the smaller Tatoosh Island off the point, the Cape Flattery Lighthouse is parked here. Leaving the lighthouse, there is a good view of the cliffs of Cape Flattery, Tatoosh Island and way across Strait of Juan de Fuca is Vancouver Island. Rounding the Cape into Makah Bay shows some beautiful tidal rivers within, After flying south for a bit I checked the time and realized I needed to turn back for now and meet my friend. Heading east I flew back over Sekiu to get my bearings, I set a Direct To in the GPS but decided to follow the ADF at Friday Harbor instead and then approach Orcas Island Airport from the south through East Sound. Along the way I passed over the southern end of Vancouver Island near Victoria. Passing over Guthrie Point on the southwest part of Orcas Island that is shaped like a horseshoe. Out my window is Twin rocks and the airport is on the northern most part of the island in the distance. I fly over Fishing Bay, lining up with the runway and take a quick glance at the town of Eastsound from above. Wind starting to gust to around 15kts as I come in to KORS. I decide to fill up, the fuel is cheaper here. Might as well fill out my log book as I wait for the old dog to finish the funny papers. Time to meet my friend and chow down on some crab legs and swill some beer. This ended up being longer then I intended, if your still with me here, I hope you enjoyed following along on my day trip, see you next time my friends.......... Link to post Share on other sites
jaydor 345 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Loved them all Brett. But that Juan de Fuka Fuca must have been a naughty boy, to have a name like that? Link to post Share on other sites
SEATAC 400 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Great shots Brett! Looks rather chilly and blustery. Thanks for the travelogue. Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Nice trip Brett, lovely scenery and a smooth ride despite the choppy conditions. Mmmm... crab legs... mmm...beer...mmm... Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,284 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 It was all you can eat crab legs Tuesday. Thanks for the comments guys! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Best PIREP I have seen for ages Brett, superb shots! Link to post Share on other sites
phil white 274 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Great shots, these give you a real sense of adventure. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,284 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Great shots, these give you a real sense of adventure. Thanks Phil, nice of you to say. Best PIREP I have seen for ages Brett, superb shots! We know that's not true with all the fine flights we see here but I'll take the compliment with a smile anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Nice shots Brett Not that im in any hurry to drag myself away from my Sun lounger and cold beer, but you've inspired me to fire up my Orcas and PNW when I get back to the UK. It really is a beautiful region to explore. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,284 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Thanks Steph, I enjoy flying over the hill into the runway at Orcas. I agree the PNW is a dandy of an area and probably the reason why ORBX chose it as their first full region. Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Great shots & flight mate Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,010 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Great shots, these give you a real sense of adventure.Thanks Phil, nice of you to say.Best PIREP I have seen for ages Brett, superb shots!We know that's not true with all the fine flights we see here but I'll take the compliment with a smile anyway. Tut! Beardies loving one another again. Good pics and pirep though. : ) Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,284 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks guys, much appreciated. Signed, Handsome bearded guy Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,010 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks guys, much appreciated. Signed, Handsome bearded guy You're such a cutie Brett. Link to post Share on other sites
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Corsaire31 419 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Nice pics and a beautiful place to fly ! Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Beautiful shots Brett Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,284 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks, you guys are the best. Link to post Share on other sites
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