MEBAR 2014 Leg 05: Baldoon to Inverness

[ddavid 149]

MEBAR 2014 Leg 05: Baldoon to Inverness.

Sad to say, this is the last Leg of this year's MEBAR. Today, we fly from Baldoon, in the south west of Scotland, back up to Inverness, where we started. Andrew has included a few castles on this trip, as well as a number of light-houses, so let's see what Tim has made of the briefing:

It's another lovely afternoon as we take off:

This is Southerness, where we turn north west:

This is our first Loch, at Earlstown:

As we go further north west, we come to another Loch, this time it's  Loch Dungeon:

Turning north east at Loch Enoch:

Reaching the west coast over (ex RAF) Turnberry:

Our first Touch and Go is coming up at Prestwick - base turn:

Grabbing the ILS:

And a quick T&G:

Climbing again and returning over Prestwick:

This is Goat's Fell, where one of RAF Turnberry's Armstrong Whitworth Argosy's crashed in WWII:

Up the coast to turn at Gloch:

Our second Touch and Go will be at North Connel:

Base leg at EGEO:

A nice and tidy T&G (For once!-Ed):

Passing the high point of Sgor Chalum:

Turning at Inverlochy castle with Fort William ahead:

And that's Ben Nevis:

I shouted Brian's name as we passed his cottage, but I don't think he heard me:

Soon, we're back at Inverness:

And we have the luxury of another ILS at EGPE:

Returning to earth for the last time on MEBER 2014:

"And what about a light-house?", I hear you shout - well, here's a postcard I found in an antique shop in Inverness, showing a fly-past when the Royal Flying Corps were stationed at Turnberry:

And That's It, Folks! Thanks for joining me - See you next year!

Cheers - Dai.

[mutley 4,487]

Thanks for sharing Dai, I really enjoy reading about your adventures. 

[Gunner 69]

Nice shots, thnx for the ride...and the postcard!

[brett 2,283]

Well done Dai, a rally flown by the numbers is one to be proud of.  Enjoyed the PIREP's.

 

I'm still squatting the bar at Inverness if you want to stop in, drinks are on me.

[ddavid 149]

Overheard in the bar at Inverness:

 

Dai: "I've just got back from the shores..."

 

Brett: "What shores?"

 

Dai: "Cheers, Brett - mines a pint!!"

 

The old ones are the best ones, eh?

 

Thanks for your support - appreciated!

 

Cheers - Dai.

 

[mutley 4,487]

I can't believe Brett fell for that one! 

 

Gin and tonic for me, please..

[brett 2,283]

Slow as always, "enjoy your drinks mates", I say's reaching for my wallet.