Menemeth 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Hope Aerodrome (CYHE), is located 2.6 NM (4.8 km; 3.0 mi) west of Hope Townsite (the previous Town of Hope) within the municipal District of Hope, British Columbia, Canada. This airfield is home to the Vancouver Soaring Association, a gliding club owning and operating seven schools and recreational sailplanes and two Cessna L-19 Bird Dog as tow planes. There is one turf runway about 1,207 metre (3,960 feet) long. The airport is operated by the Fraser Valley Regional District. The Hope Airport lies within the community of Flood in the District of Hope. Vancouver Harbour Water Airport -or- Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CYHC), is located at Coal Harbour in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada & approximately 64 NM's from Hope Aerodrome (CYHE). The airport is within walking distance of the HeliJet heliport and Waterfront Station, a public transit hub in Downtown Vancouver. It is classified as both an airport and an airport of entry by NAV CANADA and is staffed by the Canada Border Services Agency. CBSA officers at this airport currently can handle general aviation aircraft only, with no more than 15 passengers. CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE SLIDESHOW! CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY! WARNING!: View at your own risk & have your popcorn ready! Perhaps coffee too! Link to post Share on other sites
IcedUpPitotTube 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 OH MY GAWD That water texture looks amazing, even if it's not the most realistic. :th_smiles73: And the cruise ship was a nice touch. :great: Should be "Screenshots" Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Superb shots again Menemeth! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Great shots and yes nice water textures. The wingspan looks big but I don't fancy being over water without an engine! Cheers Joe Link to post Share on other sites
Menemeth 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 The wingspan looks big but I don't fancy being over water without an engine! According to Wiki, this particular model has a wing-span of 45'... Link to post Share on other sites
RB16015 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Superb!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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