JoeEllwood 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Hey gents, Apologies for the delay. Had a couple of issues in the sim, joystick buttons and my keyboard commands weren't working at all. All fixed now, so here are the shots. Today we leave Palmero where Dave arrived a few days ago. Our trip today takes us to Ioannis Kapodistrias airport in Kerkira, Greece. Decided to take the lovely F-15C Eagle for this leg. Also flew at dawn for a change, and I'm happy with the shots that came of it. Prepping up the Eagle for a ride Getting clearance from the marshaller to taxi Time to go! Greece here we come! We're outta here! Nice steep climbout as we head West Beautiful time to be flying I changed our course a bit so we could fly closer to the coastline...really happy with this shot! Coming in for our approach. Beautiful part of the world. Spotter's lucky day! Welcome to Kerkira! Off to meet the locals and get a taste of some fine Greek cuisine! Hope you enjoyed! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Great pics Joe, I knew you would go Mil! Those water texture are looking good. Which runway did you land on? If it was 17 you would have not been too popular with the locals! Btw the runway at Palermo needs a relaying after that 5th shot :wink: I would love to do the next leg but I know we have a few hopefuls on the side just waiting to tender. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Joe, Now that's an airplane. I'll bet the controllers love it when the ground speed on their scope is reading zero and the atitude readout is clicking off the thousands. Very nice photos, and as Mut noted, the water textures are excellent. John Link to post Share on other sites
mark.hudson6 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Great shots there Joe, well worth the wait :wink: Love the detail on the jet, are the green bits reflective strips or actual lights? Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Great shots Joe! Love that F-15 - where is the model from? I love Greece but I will let someone else have a go here as I know we have a few guys eager to get into the air :wink: Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 I think the green bars may be formation lights; they're low intensity, not visible from very far away, but useful for night formation flying. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks John, I always wondered why they were there, You learn something new every day :wink: Link to post Share on other sites
JoeEllwood 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks boys! As John said, those green lights are formation lights. Unfortunately tagged to the landing lights so I couldn't turn them off on the ground. And Dave, it's the IRIS model. Link to post Share on other sites
mulletman 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 great stuff! This trip really is seeing a diverse range of aircraft! I thought Ben (Ben_Davies_247) wanted to take on the next leg? Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Good good :wink: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 great stuff! This trip really is seeing a diverse range of aircraft! I thought Ben (Ben_Davies_247) wanted to take on the next leg? Mullet, we've had a few want to do a flight but no-one yet has put their name forward for leg 6 yet. Any offers, or will Mut and his incredible fly machine have to step in :mrhappy: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Ben just let us know where you want to take the baton to, and what aircraft you are going to fly and that should be fine. Don't forget your departure airport must be LGKR and the next leg must be posted in a new topic starting "Leg 6........ " Link to post Share on other sites
ben_davies247 0 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Okey dokey! I'll try and get in the air tommorow evening, how far do you want the leg to be? Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 The choice is yours Ben, can be long or short haul, surprise us :mrhappy: Link to post Share on other sites
ben_davies247 0 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 :sadblinky: :sadblinky: :sadblinky: :sadblinky: :sadblinky: I'm really sorry guys, I can't do that one, my VATSIM Sbox isn't working properly, and I'm going away for thr weekend so today was the only day I could do it. So I guess the bidding is open again :sadblinky: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Don't worry Ben, thanks for letting us know, it's better than just keeping us hanging!! Another place another time, check back when you can do a flight. OK, Can anyone else take up the challenge? Link to post Share on other sites
B77W 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I Can!! I'll fly to DXB/OMDB Tomorrow, If thats ok? Cheers, Sam Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 From Kos? What aircraft were you thinking of using Sam? Link to post Share on other sites
B77W 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 From Kos? What aircraft were you thinking of using Sam? Greece-UAE, Not too far! I'd Imagen it would be an Airliner..But not 100% sure yet! Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I don't think Kerkira will take anything bigger than a 757...767 at a stretch If you're doing the flight it has to be done by tonight remember! :-) Link to post Share on other sites
B77W 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Why Tonight? Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Quoted from Just Flight by Mutley: Due to a last minute problem With Ben Davies' aircraft going tech we need a volunteer to complete leg 6!This must be a flight from LGKR but to any destination in any aircraft. It doesn't have to be flown tonight but must be done by tomorrow (ie today!) If you would like to take up the challenge and can take the baton to the next location, pop across to Mutley's and let us know and make a post in the leg 5 thread. Can you still do the flight? I have a prior engagement tonight so we need volunteers! Dave :-) Link to post Share on other sites
B77W 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Nope-Only tomorrow! Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 OK Sam Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I can do LGRK-LTAG (Incirlik AB, Turkey) today/tonight. I have a new Fairchild C-123 K Provider I need to get some time in. It's a little over 800 miles and I'll do IFR, via airways, with real-world weather and 100% traffic. Expect the screenshots to be a little rough as I'm not all that experienced at switching views to take shots while on departure, etc. Let me know ASAP if you want me to go ahead with this. John Link to post Share on other sites
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