simi_av8r 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi Guys... just realised it was my turn! :blush Was so in awe of our previous leg that i totally forgot that i was up next. Sorry for the delay fellas, i'll get my bags packed and get down to the airport... I also have a sinking feeling that i forgot to reserve me an aircraft, so will have to blag one from a friend.... no doubt it'll be a tin crate again, just bear with me for a while! Will try to post the next leg soon as i can, although it may be late Friday/Saturday before i can get it posted. Apologies again Simi Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thanks for the HU, Simon - as long as it's up to your normal high standards, I'm sure we're all quite happy to wait..... Oh yes - and enjoy your flight!! Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Looking forward to a good flight/story, Simi. John Link to post Share on other sites
AirbusLad 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Cant wait mate, Make sure you dont forget to hand over the batton to me when you land, also i'll leave a seat on my plane incase you need a lift to the next Airport Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Tut tut Simi Looking forward to your post It also gives AirbusLad a few extra days! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 i'll leave a seat on my plane incase you need a lift to the next Airport That's the spirit Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hi all, just an update to let you all know I'm safely down at Innsbruck. Our trusty steed had a few tech issues en-route, but nothing major... @*$%^% tin crate... anyway, i'm going to be uber-busy the next few nights as we've a slew of birthdays over the next 3-5 days (including mine on Friday!) in the family, so there's too many parties to attend, but i'll get the photos uploaded at the very 1st opportunity! Keep 'em peeled guys! Simi Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks Simi, It's good to know you got there safely, please post your report as soon as you can We seem to be having a problem this time around with delays. Can I remind members of the 96 hour rule? You don't have to wait until it's your turn to fly the leg, you can always pre-fly the leg and post when it is due. AirbusLad it's over to you. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
AirbusLad 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Flying mine as i type this guys, So will be up around 24 - 48 hours after Simi has posted hes. :-) Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 sorry about the delays in getting these up fellas, and my apologies Mut for holding up the challenge, consider my wrist well and truly slapped about! :blush here they are, nothing of real spectacle here... just a lovely old Rusky-bird tincan.... i mean Anotov AN-2 'Anushka' and some breathtaking weather formations... all flown real time with AS6 weather. oh, and i was in such a tizzy about missing my turn to start, that i took off and forgot to load the screenshot taker, so im very sorry to say we've no rotate and climb-out shots, my bad! AirbusLad, over to you mate! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Simi, Two things... 1) Nice work. I enjoyed it. 2) Guess what AC I was planning to fly for my next ATWC leg? Uncanny.... :mrhappy: Well, you did good. Nice flight and very good photos. The John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 They are excellent shots Simi, very enjoyable and a beautiful aircraft. Shame about the lost RT but we will let you off this time as I guess you are in mid party season :crazy: Don't worry about using the AN-2 again John, just have a look and see how many 737's have flown so far :mrhappy: Thanks for getting us safely to Innsbruck Simi. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 They are excellent shots Simi, very enjoyable and a beautiful aircraft.....Thanks for getting us safely to Innsbruck Simi. Cheers no probs Joe, was a pleasure.... and so was the flight. traveling at a leisurely 86Kts at full pelt really gives you chance to sit back and take in the surrounding natural beauty of the Austrian Alps, and the AN2 is absolute pleasure to fly, lovely aircraft with great handling characteristics, cant fault it at all! thanks again for the kind comments fellas! Link to post Share on other sites
1mag1n3 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Nice leg. Enjoyed it. I loved the clouds on the first few shots, they show true "depth". The lighting of the shots is also great, giving a nice, crisp look...if thats the right word! Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Great shots. Shame no commentary, looked like an interesting flight though. steve Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Well done, Simon - glad you got there safely! Did you follow the motorways?!? Like joe said, pity the radio broke - do get it mended for your next flight - it can be very lonely up there, not being able to talk to anyone...... Loved the moody skies - and both airports were very colourful. Thanks for sharing - cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Well done, Simon - glad you got there safely! Did you follow the motorways?!? Like joe said, pity the radio broke - do get it mended for your next flight - it can be very lonely up there, not being able to talk to anyone......Loved the moody skies - and both airports were very colourful. Thanks for sharing - cheers - Dai. thanks Dai, yeah, we tried to follow the autobahns as much as possible, but at our leisurely 86Kts, i'm sure we'd have been overtaken a few times by the locals down below in their rather more comfortable cars! Link to post Share on other sites
A320cap 0 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 WoW, very impressive! :yes: Link to post Share on other sites
TapA321 0 Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Fantastic Post, simi! The sky really gives a great effect to the first few shots! Sorry this reply is late. I am replying to all the fantastic legs completed while I have been absent! Best Regards, George : Tap Link to post Share on other sites
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