Tim_A 996 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ok, back to Westport, and this time we're heading South down the coast to Greymouth. The season has changed to Autumn, and we're flying the Carenado Bo… A postcard from Greymouth: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Cracking shots Tim, this scenery just keeps on giving! Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Lake Brunner and Arthur's Pass Today we're crossing to the East Coast, and Christchurch. We'll be crossing the Southern Alps via Arthur's Pass, which is the highest of the three road passes that cross the Alps. There's also a rail link through the pass between Christchurch and Greymouth (I rode that train in 2002…) Postcard: Otira viaduct, in Arthur's Pass Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 All are great but for me, the two, above the one of your approach to the final airport are superb - and I see the trusty F33A there - Good going Tim Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Awesome Collection & Shots !!. Impossible on my System. !!. Great, Tim ! Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Today's flight we'll be exploring the area around Christchurch and the Canterbury plains. The flight takes us out over the city for a quick look at Lyttleton harbour and Akaroa, before doubling back up the coast to Rangiora. Hagley Park and the city The pre-earthquake cathedral is somewhat generic Lancaster Park, and AMI stadium. This is closed RW, due to earthquake damage, and may well ultimately be completely demolished. Heading out towards the Banks Peninsula, we come to the town and harbour of Lyttleton Looking back across the city Akaroa, at the heart of the Banks Peninsula. The peninsula is formed from the remains of two massive shield volcanoes. Turning back up the coast Final for Rangiora Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Today's flight takes us up the coast to Kaikoura, a town famous for its whale and dolphin watching. And we'll make a couple of stops on the way... Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I'm really enjoying this adventure Tim. I was in Kaikoura last week, starting to recognise places I have been to in this scenery now. Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Today's strip is from Timaru to Omarama, by way of Oamaru. We've got a nice plane for the trip Well, you've got to, eh! Remember this river, we'll be following it later low approach... everyone likes a Spitfire flypast! … and go around The Clutha River is the largest by volume in New Zealand, and also the swiftest. Here it shows the braiding typical of the region. In the upper reaches, there are a number of dams. These generate hydro power. We'll take a close look at them Landing at Omarama Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted March 4, 2012 Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Very nice shots Tim - RealAir Spittie? Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_A 996 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 Yup. Flies like a dream Link to post Share on other sites
PanzerFodder 0 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Good shots Tim, Have not got that scenery pack myself, but it looks superb, thanks for posting these . I do have the realair Spitfire though, I should try flying it again with the A2A Accu-Feel installed, now that might work out to be a very good combination Cheer's...Graham... Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 28 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Superb shots throughout Tim. A great advertisement for the product. I think these shots plus your excellent review have moved it onto my must have list. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Misha Cajic 4 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Share Posted October 6, 2012 Great stuff! I should try out these flights some time Link to post Share on other sites
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