rosariomanzo 545 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 ATWC is so famous all around the world! So ALL my family asked me to take part to this leg. We, in southern Italy, are so prolific, so I estimated about 176 people. :lol: The problem is: where should I accomodate all these people? ...mumble mumble... EUREKA! I will run to the nearest rent-a-boeing shop and take a suitable aircraft, using Joe's credit card, of course! Ah, and as I feel a bit nostalgic, I asked for an Alitalia 767, coming directly from Rome (thanks Joe!) Ladies and gentleman, now boarding (and don't forget the baton)! While all passengers are eating some pizza and baba cake, I am performing the preflight operations: We are cleared to push and start, and here we go with n. 2: Everything is properly set, clear to the left...: ...and clear to the right, let's go! I've double checked the baton, there is some noise coming from the cabin. "Ladies and gentleman, this is the captain speaking, please stop eating and screaming. I wish you a pleasant flight." We need some extra power due to the high airport altitude, but thanks to the powerful bird provided by Joe's credit card (and fuel, too) our takeoff is successful: Two shots from the cabin... And one from my pocket :lol: Cruising, seat belts sign is off, passengers can start eating and screaming again: "Ladies and gentleman, this is the captain speaking. We have started our descent to destination. Please leave the cabin clean and remove all pizzas and baba cakes from the floor and the windows. Thank you!" Flaps 20, gear down please: Cleared to land, FD and autopilot off, speed check, full flaps: And down to earth: "Ladies and gentleman, this is the captain speaking. Welcome to Galapagos. Please check your hand luggage before leaving the airplane. We hope to see you again soon. Ah, erm... please say thank you to Joe and his credit card!" Thanks for watching! :hi: Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Some truly stunning pictures there Rosario, I like the 'from my pocket' shot best, the angle is fantastic and unusual We'll have to get planning the next leg now! Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Great leg Ros! Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Great Leg! I have to say, I dislike the CS 767 very much, IMHO its very unaccurate and a port over from the 757. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Bravo Rosario! Super shots thanks for getting us to Galapagos, enjoy the sun and the sea and the.... Ahem I really enjoyed my Rum Baba cakes Hic! Can I have may credit cad back now! Ciao! Joe Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1 Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Hey Rosario, Anychance of you posting your HDR settings? I like em Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Hey Rosario, Anychance of you posting your HDR settings? I like em I do not use it. That's simply the Picasa's "I feel lucky" button! :th_smiles73: Thank you all for the nice feedback. Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 That was one good looking plane, and some stunning shots. Loved the wing view on approach (3rd from the bottom). And as Rob said, the from my pocket shot was interesting. Good job getting us to Galapagos. Link to post Share on other sites
SEATAC 400 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Great Post! Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thank you All for the kind comments! Link to post Share on other sites
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