rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 I love those old ladies, expecially the C-47. Some times ago I started a tour over the IVAO network, Greek Division, recalling the real flight in 12 legs from Elefsina's Airport (Athens) towards South Korea to Pousan's Airport. This happened in 1950. Over 7.000 NM of pure fun (and patience! ), with one leg over 1200 NM. I didn't expect such a wide range this bird, even if i had to take off fullfilled, fly with the proper RPM and MAP values, just to land with some smell of fuel :-) Below, my proud R.H.A.F. C-47 "Poseidon" cruising from Ho Chi Minh airport (VVTS) to Subic Bay Intl (RPLB). Well, almost arrived! :yes: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Great shot, one of my favourite aircraft. That sounds like an interesting flight I hope you have more shots to post? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Sure, i'll take other shots, at least the last landing, just to celebrate! Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ok, let's go on, this one is almost real time shot. On final approach at RPLB, after 830 NM, 1.560 kgs of fuel and 5 hours/17 min flight. See you soon for the next leg! Ciao Rosario Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Beautiful, considering it's almost real time that's a great angle! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 A great idea and lovely shots! It really is something to fly so far with such an old bird Dave Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Lovely shots! Kieran Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Ok, just started the leg number 10, from RPLB (Subic Bay Intl) to ROAH (Naha Airport), 841NM, EET 0531. Now you will know who was really riding that nice Dizzie that Mut has seen here: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2096 :dance2: Shot taken in FSX SP2 - Active Sky X - FSceneX Climbing 9000' inbound Cabanatuan. Will take another shot on arrival :yes: Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Nice insperation! Kieran Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 And here we are, ready to safely touch with a little crosswind component... Now we are eating some sushi in the hangar, while preparing the briefing for the next and last two legs. See you soon! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Great stuff Rosario, so that WAS you flying over my house :mrhappy: Keep them coming Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Let's go on. Leg 11 of 12, we are almost arrived. Today we will fly our Dak from Naha (ROAH) to Ashiya (RJFA), in the south of Japan. Our alternate will be Fukuoka (RJFF) Some numbers: 498 NM, EET 0244, POB 26, FOB 1050 Kg. Our flight plan: (FPL-OSE255-VN -DC3/M-SDG/S -ROAH1430 -N0170VFR DCT OL DCT -RJFA0244 RJFF -OPR/AEROSERVICE DOF/080921 RMK/TCAS EQUIPPED SEL/AJHL RMK/HELLENIC HISTORICAL TOUR LEG 11) And here we are, blowers set to high, cruising FL110. Ciao! Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Lovely shots and quite an adventure. I think you would have enjoyed the ATWC here at Mutleys. steve Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 And yes, we are going! :mrhappy: Last leg of our long long travel. This is a short one, just 157 NM, from RJFA - Ashiya to RKPK - Pusan-Kimhae Intl. Well, not the finest weather conditions, but we can do it! It has been a really nice esperience, hope the shots in this thread give the right impression. Ciao! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 That is a stunning shot Rosario, it captures the moment perfectly :mrhappy: This tour was a delight, thanks for sharing the shots! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
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