Hey guys!Haven't posted in rather long(ish) time, so I thought the best way to return is to show some Russian heavy metal action :) Today flight is a regular UTAir flight 496 from Surgut (URRS) in northern Siberia, to St Peterburg Pulkovo (ULLI), former Russian capital and one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Hemisphere. Quite long one, almost 1500 Nm according to flight plan. In real life, this flight is operated by small and quite old Tupolev Tu-134, called "Svistok" by Russians, however due to some dispatching issues it will be operated by Tu-154M RA-85773.So, let's enjoy the screens :)Boarding completed, waiting for pushback.Lining up runway 25.Take off Somewhere over Petrozavodsk, reaching TOD.Approaching LEDRunway in sightShort finalLandingHope you enjoyed! Comments always welcome :)

Very nice photos. Why does bloom always look better with Russian Screnies ? BTW Is not URSS Sochi ? Tristan

Thanks for your comment ;-) I guess the bloom looks better because Russian sceneries are thr best :-D Joking of course ;-)Oh, I made a typo :-) Surgut is USRR ;-) I think :-)

Fantastic to finally see some Russian action here again! Thanks for that!I would have loved to see a panel shot though :)PLease, post some more! ;)

Thanks JL :) After all it is you who addicted me to this Russian metal so hopefully, if time allows, it will be many more new shots ;-)

Best shots here for a while in my opinion :(

Amazing shots :)Stian

Stunning pictures! I just wish I knew how to fly the TU-154 and the TU-134! They seem to be difficult to fly :(Keep them russian scrennies coming ;)Regards

Wonderful shots Predrag! :( Unfortunately I have never flown on the TU-154M IRL but she sure is a looker and has a lovely sound. :( ...... although I spoke to someone who has today and he did not have good words to say about the experience for the passenger. :unsure:Certainly the PT TU154 is one of the best experiences I have had in FS. :(

Stunning Pic´s. This plane drove me crazy when I tried to use it. I even failed with starting the engine. Somehow bad If you don´t know what you´re clicking... :(

Thanks for your comment ;-) I guess the bloom looks better because Russian sceneries are thr best :-D Joking of course ;-)Oh, I made a typo :-) Surgut is USRR ;-) I think :-)

Btw. I´ve corrected this for you.´:(

Great pics! Love the Russians birds! great freeware models, but unfortunatly I dont know Russian, so I cant fly them :(

Best shots here for a while in my opinion

Amazing shots :)Stian

Thanks a lot guys! I am flattered :) Tupolev has a distinctive sound, beautiful looks and flies perfectly. Both IRL and in flight sim. One can never get bored with this bird :) You can most certainly expect some more shorts and new flights to come ;)

Stunning pictures! I just wish I knew how to fly the TU-154 and the TU-134! They seem to be difficult to fly Keep them russian scrennies coming ;)Regards

Key thing is reading the manual. I do understand it is hard at start for people who don't understand Russian, or can read Cyrillic but after some practice it most certainly pays off. So whenever you have any free time and will, take a look at the bird. It is absolutely perfect!

Wonderful shots Predrag! :( Unfortunately I have never flown on the TU-154M IRL but she sure is a looker and has a lovely sound. ...... although I spoke to someone who has today and he did not have good words to say about the experience for the passenger. Certainly the PT TU154 is one of the best experiences I have had in FS.

Thanks a lot Ed! I still remember some great videos you made with PT bird :) Actually, being from Serbia, and not Russia, I never had much opportunity to fly on Russian-made airplanes as no carrier here had them (beside Aviogenex in early 80s), however some traveling to Russia gave that opportunity and voila :) I had a chance to fly this lovely jet from SVO to LED, and it certainly is amazing, and much different compared to generally known "western" airliners. Aeroflot did a cabin refurbishment on these birds and they looked pretty much updated :)

Stunning Pic´s. This plane drove me crazy when I tried to use it I even failed with starting the engine. somewho bad If you don´t know what you´re clicking... :( Btw. I´ve corrected this for you.´B)

Thanks a lot :)

Great pics! Love the Russians birds! great freeware models, but unfortunatly I dont know Russian, so I cant fly them :(

Thanks! As I told previously, if you have time and are willing, start with manuals. A bit hard at start, but as much as you get to know the bird, it gets better and better! Thanks for the comments :)

Great looking shots of a Russian beauty Predrag. :(

Thanks a lot Chris! More are to come soon ;-)

Thanks a lot Chris! More are to come soon ;-)

Lovely shots...very well done.