Since I will be taking my motorcycle for a road trip around Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia this Summer, I decided to take FSX out for a spin :)Start at Baddeck Airstrip...and head East until you catch the coast. Then...head somewhat in a northerly direction about 3 miles off the Cape Breton's coast at about 3,500 ASL...and simply enjoy the splendour that FSX can dish out on what many have said it the most scenic drive in the world. Yes...the world!Fly to the most northern tip, and then take the Gulf Side on towards the Bay of Fundy. Perhaps, you might catch some whales out in the Bay... BTW, when you get close to the north tip..and are about to turn West to catch the Gulf Side...look at your two-o'clock direction...and you will see the far away shore of Newfoundland's South Coast!Don't use any weather generator...but use FSX's Cold Front, for some activity and fun...yet to give you great visibility for rubber necking.Seriously....Cape Breton Island is very well done in FSX. Be sure to have FSX as October, to catch the color!Have a good flight....Mitch

Since I will be taking my motorcycle for a road trip around Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia this Summer, I decided to take FSX out for a spin :)Start at Baddeck Airstrip...and head East until you catch the coast. Then...head somewhat in a northerly direction about 3 miles off the Cape Breton's coast at about 3,500 ASL...and simply enjoy the splendour that FSX can dish out on what many have said it the most scenic drive in the world. Yes...the world!Fly to the most northern tip, and then take the Gulf Side on towards the Bay of Fundy. Perhaps, you might catch some whales out in the Bay... BTW, when you get close to the north tip..and are about to turn West to catch the Gulf Side...look at your two-o'clock direction...and you will see the far away shore of Newfoundland's South Coast!Don't use any weather generator...but use FSX's Cold Front, for some activity and fun...yet to give you great visibilitMitch

Not a flight sim comment here, but I was up on (and therefore around) Cape Breton several times during the '70's and 80's by bike. What a killer ride. Stunning!!

Not a flight sim comment here, but I was up on (and therefore around) Cape Breton several times during the '70's and 80's by bike. What a killer ride. Stunning!!

Again, off topic but this one of our summer rides we are planning. Supposedly the best ride in the country with 318 corners in 11 miles :) You have the Dragon, Hellbender 28 and quite a few others down there that we are going to ride down from NJ to cover... Check it out...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19093998http://www.tailofthedragon.com/Nice to see other simmers out there on two wheels instead of two wings LOL :)-Paul

Nice to see other simmers out there on two wheels instead of two wings LOL :)-Paul

How about waders instead of wheels or wings?? I've caught a salmon or two in the Margaree River in years past up there (the valley just west of Baddeck)...it's truly lovely country.

Since I will be taking my motorcycle for a road trip around Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia this Summer, I decided to take FSX out for a spin :)As an old Nova Scotian resident may I recommend that you bike the Cape Breton Trail anti-clockwise in order to be on the scenic side of the highway.Gary

Since I will be taking my motorcycle for a road trip around Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia this Summer, I decided to take FSX out for a spin :)

As an old Nova Scotian resident may I recommend that you bike the Cape Breton Trail anti-clockwise in order to be on the scenic side of the highway.Gary

And do not fail to stop at the Red Shoe pub in Mabou to catch some of the great local fiddle music! And catch one of the local dances that occur almost everynight during July & August along the Ceilidgh Trail (Rt 19 ) from Southwest Margareeto Judique. Paul

Not a flight sim comment here, but I was up on (and therefore around) Cape Breton several times during the '70's and 80's by bike. What a killer ride. Stunning!!

My wife and I can't wait! It is on my 'Bucket List'.Lobster, fiddle music, fine wine, great cuisine...and getting there either by my G.A. plane (I wish....lottery...are you listening?!?!?!?!?) or real for now, by my bike...is so anticipated! I think that FSX did a great job of the coastline especially with the cliffs and look-outs.Mitch

Again, off topic but this one of our summer rides we are planning. Supposedly the best ride in the country with 318 corners in 11 miles :) You have the Dragon, Hellbender 28 and quite a few others down there that we are going to ride down from NJ to cover... Check it out...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19093998http://www.tailofthedragon.com/Nice to see other simmers out there on two wheels instead of two wings LOL :)-Paul

---------------------------------------------------I've 'flown' that route a couple of times on my two-wheeled, wingless mount, lol. I DO THOUGH WARN YOU, Paul....the THP have been VERY AGGRESSIVE on the Dragon, and have sometimes 20 units sitting in the bush to cite you for any little infraction. It has turned off many enthusiasts, who have vowed not to return to that state until they lighten up.... Take it VERY EASY..and do not even so much as touch any of the lines upon the road. You will be cited! That aside, enjoy.Mitch

As an old Nova Scotian resident may I recommend that you bike the Cape Breton Trail anti-clockwise in order to be on the scenic side of the highway.GaryAnd do not fail to stop at the Red Shoe pub in Mabou to catch some of the great local fiddle music! And catch one of the local dances that occur almost everynight during July & August along the Ceilidgh Trail (Rt 19 ) from Southwest Margareeto Judique.Paul

------------------------------------------------------------------I just captured your post onto a NOTE and have it now on the 'to do' list. Thanks for your suggestion.:)BTW, one of the reasons (amongst many for this trip) was the Maritime Fiddle festivals. We can't get enough of that.....Mitch

Sounds fab to me ............all I'd add is that if you ever want to see the land that inspired much of this fiddle-some magic, cross the pond;- the Scottish highlands truly are the most breathtaking place on Earth, especially the West Coast (facing out to the Atlantic) and the Islands (Outer and Inner Hebrides). Scotland is a place of magic. I'm Scottish by heritage but now living 70 miles South of the border, on the English side.Although I'm not generally interested in too much North American travel per se, Newfoundland, Novo Scotia and Far North East New England (Maine) are definately on my Bucket List. :)

Sounds fab to me ............all I'd add is that if you ever want to see the land that inspired much of this fiddle-some magic, cross the pond;- the Scottish highlands truly are the most breathtaking place on Earth, especially the West Coast (facing out to the Atlantic) and the Islands (Outer and Inner Hebrides). Scotland is a place of magic. I'm Scottish by heritage but now living 70 miles South of the border, on the English side.Although I'm not generally interested in too much North American travel per se, Newfoundland, Novo Scotia and Far North East New England (Maine) are definately on my Bucket List. :)

Until the real thing...I'll take FSX up now and as you suggested, 'cross over the pond' ...and wave down to you as I fly over in the Cessna StationAir Six Amphibian. This is the plane that I think I wish to investigate after retirement. It is the one in some of my Screen Shot Forum 'General Post' shots....Cheers,Mitch

As an old Nova Scotian resident may I recommend that you bike the Cape Breton Trail anti-clockwise in order to be on the scenic side of the highway.GaryA very good tip, Gary. We have as a result, reversed our itinerary!Mitch

Hey Mitch, that'll take you an age to cross the pond in the Cessna !! ....... you'll have to stop off at Greenland and Iceland too. :(

Hey Mitch, that'll take you an age to cross the pond in the Cessna !! ....... you'll have to stop off at Greenland and Iceland too. :(

ROTFLMBO! You'd be most right David...except for the 'magic'....of FSX and FS9. Press the Alt key..and be there in a flash...LOLOL! Oh...and save a whole bunch of AVgas!Have a great day!I know that I am...well...always....lol!Mitch

Since I will be taking my motorcycle for a road trip around Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia this Summer, I decided to take FSX out for a spin :)Start at Baddeck Airstrip...and head East until you catch the coast. Then...head somewhat in a northerly direction about 3 miles off the Cape Breton's coast at about 3,500 ASL...and simply enjoy the splendour that FSX can dish out on what many have said it the most scenic drive in the world. Yes...the world!Fly to the most northern tip, and then take the Gulf Side on towards the Bay of Fundy. Perhaps, you might catch some whales out in the Bay... BTW, when you get close to the north tip..and are about to turn West to catch the Gulf Side...look at your two-o'clock direction...and you will see the far away shore of Newfoundland's South Coast!Don't use any weather generator...but use FSX's Cold Front, for some activity and fun...yet to give you great visibility for rubber necking.Seriously....Cape Breton Island is very well done in FSX. Be sure to have FSX as October, to catch the color!Have a good flight....Mitch

That sounds like a great ride Mitch!!! Here's a few pics from 2 bike trips I made in the last couple years. Doesn't look near as good in FSX though! I'll try Nova Scotia in FSX!http://www.vimeo.com/8671426Bruce

Again, off topic but this one of our summer rides we are planning. Supposedly the best ride in the country with 318 corners in 11 miles :) You have the Dragon, Hellbender 28 and quite a few others down there that we are going to ride down from NJ to cover... Check it out...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19093998http://www.tailofthedragon.com/Nice to see other simmers out there on two wheels instead of two wings LOL :)-Paul

I have rode the dragon as well as Cherohala Skyway! Awsome awsome ride. Wish it want soooo cold, now I want to ride.