rob16584 42 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 After getting stuck at the airport due to a faulty gear system, rahter than head back home in the 747 I hopped into my DC-10 and continued the challenge. The FSX Flight planner went a bit nuts and drew me a long and elaborate flight plan that was almost 1,000nm long, which was too long for the time I had. I opted to manually create the flight plan which would take us all the way down the coast giving some spectacular views on the right side of the aircraft. Unfortunately for those passengers sitting on the left side of the aircraft all they would see would be the blue of the sea.... All aboard! After taxing out to the runway one of the maintenance guys got this shot as he got out of our way Applying full power, we are fully loaded today Flying past the tower, gear in transit Our departure runway meant we only had to make a slight left turn to be on course, here we join the coast line and continue to climb to FL320 It all looks good up ahead. We departed just after 4pm local time, so hopefully we will land around sunset Sure enough, about halfway through our cruise the sun began to set We will make a sweeping left turn and follow that coastline all the way down to Daegu The sunset is making some great colours today Passengers enjoying the views of the mountains It's a bit cold up here, outside air temperature reported as -31.7 celcius The sun sets for another day, but the challenge must continue Manourvering for final approach ATC Brings us in waaaaaay too high, so I abort the landing and switch to VFR to prevent some stupid vectors to get me back on course If you want a job doing, do it yourself. Turning to finals The default scenery in this part of the world is quite good, i was expecting it to be poor Descending with the ILS, final approach speed today is 149kts with flaps at 50 degrees The chase plane zooms ahead to get this shot as we are almost ready to land Last few seconds of leg 27 All parked up and ready for the next flight to Okayama in Japan Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Oh boy, Rob, are you sure you haven't been planning this one for ages? Excellent shots and commentary, thank you for getting us (and the baton) safely to South Korea, hopefully Gareth is around to take over the baton! Great post, cheers! Link to post Share on other sites
grth_bbtt 0 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Great shots Rob! I'm on my way to the airfield to collect the batton Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys. Honest, i've not been planning that one! I've found over the last couple of weeks that the flights I just decide to do at the drop of a hat always seem to be the best. The question that is now raised is: How do I plan a great flight without actually planning it??? Link to post Share on other sites
fighterpilot 0 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Thanks for taking my leg Rob, I really needed to study today It is many good shots you have taking, really enjoyed it! Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 By Golly, Rob - you sure did well to take the baton there! In fact, I'm running out of superlatives - screen-shots and commentary up to your normal high standards - that doesn't do you justice, though.... Keep 'em coming, Rob! Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
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