rob16584 42 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Lots of shots from a very eventful flight. My C206 kept loosing power and then getting it back again! So here we go... Our aircraft awaits us as a bright and breezy EDLP All set, let's go Could be close! Waiting for the ATR to depart My turn Rolling Gently lifting into the sky, but we need to turn away from the runway quickly Becasue this Scarebus is about to come after us Everything is looking good Spoke too soon, we have lost engine power Best turn back to Lippstadt as a precaution and change aircraft Hmm, we have some power again Oh well, everything seems good so we will turn around again and head back to Hamburg Lots of traffic around, nothing in our way though Things are looking good Might get a bit bumpy when we go through the rain to the next waypoint though Rain drops are falling, nothing too bad though Good job we are sticking to our filed altitude, this could have been messy! Lots of clouds, not giving us a great view as we progress. Hannover airport down below, not much activity there but a 757 has just departed. There are no shortage of airfields on this route, just as well considering the problems we are having with the engine Our next flight leg will take us away from the rain and towards Hamburg Weather is clearing up The sun is very low in the sky as winter begins to take it's hold on Europe This could get bumpy! Not today though as the engine has lost power again and we are going to dip under the clouds Mysteriously the power returns I think we should route direct to the airport incase of any more mishaps IFR anyone? Looks like we have a clear run to the airport Gently descending, the temperature is descending quicker though! Hamburg below Runway 05 in sight, thankfully I got a straight in approach We hit a pocket of turbulance and gained a bit of height, steeply descending over the football ground to get back with the glideslope The power has gone once again, skimming the treetops now. Not where you want a lack of power! Our hero breathes a sigh of relief as he touches down Just got to wait for this 737 to land and get off the runway All parked and secure after a fun and eventful flight We were even given an airline gate, such is the popularity of the ATWCII Over to you VACS007, the baton is under the bar Link to post Share on other sites
grth_bbtt 0 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 great stuff rob! great commentary and the maps add that extra touch as well Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hey, fire the mechanics! Nice story. Which software are you using for VFR charts? Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 Which software are you using for VFR charts? FSMap from Aerosoft Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,493 Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 :clap: I was captivated Rob, great post! Great commentary and pictures, thanks for getting the baton to Hamburg safely, oh yes get that aircraft looked at. As for getting parking at the gate you will be surprised what perks you get when you mention the challenge Hope you enjoyed the flight. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
reef 3 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Another great flight for the ATWC. Any idea why you kept losing power ? The maps and commentary certainly polished off this post. Good job sir... steve Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Any idea why you kept losing power ? None at all. It's not happened before when flying this aircraft, must just have been one of those days. It made for a fun flight though Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 A brilliant leg there, well done! Link to post Share on other sites
vacs007 0 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Really excellent set of shots, and the story line kept me reading, really great post. On my way to the PIC pub now to pick up the batton, thanks for getting it here safely Rob, well off I go. Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great shots and a well-flown leg Rob :mrhappy: I love the C206! Link to post Share on other sites
CyprusAirwaysA330 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great shots, looking at the AI in the first few shots, I didn't know Lippstadt recieved so much traffic. Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Way to go, Rob! 100% screen shots and excellent commentary - thanks for sharing. :yes: Reckon you'd best not look to your right in this AC! The fuel pump must notice..... Cheers - Dai. :yes: Link to post Share on other sites
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