Mike,

You've outdone yourself on this one...I can't tell you how excited I am about this flight. Very nice work on all the materials, so we could learn more about this part of the world. And thanks to the rest of the contributors, Gunter, Roman.

For those interested in a detailed account of a doomed, comptemporary Everest expedition, read John Krakauer's "Into Thin Air" - it's absolutely humbling, riveting and chilling. I found myself reading this one into the wee-hours on more than one work-night.

Another interesting read, and completely off-topic, "Endurance" by Alfred Lansing - about Sir Ernest Shackelton's attempted trip/s to Antarctica.

Follow-up.  Link to Video on Nepal earthquake rebuilding.

Helping One Village in Nepal: The Chupar Story

 

 

Mike.. Again, can't thank you enough for all the work you put into this flight.. It was incredible!

Jeff.. WOW! That brought tears of joy to the eyes. This world needs more people like your friend John.

Some screenshots and JoinFS recordings from today's flight can be found here.

I always find it very inspiring when people from other countries work so hard for people in foreign cultures. During my visits to India and Nepal, I met many people who fell in love with these countries and their inhabitants after their first visit.  Many returned again and again. And not to visit but to get involved and help. Many hikers and mountaineers are committed to the Sherpas, for example, while others help to build schools and improve living conditions in general.

These helpers are not always welcome (by the government) but they really make the difference!

Some shots from Sunday's flight..Yeah I know I said they would be in Saturday's folder but forgot I cleaned up dropbox so it's nice and uncluttered.

To add from Saturday's flight.. My friends sister whom I mentioned has a lot of nice photos up at her instagram.. She's now solely based in Nepal.

Also from the news desk!! The US government has now given up on the major contributors (rockwell collins etc..) for all government installed navigation equipment. They found that new equipment born from homebuilders is better performing and less expensive. The article is here. 

I was working on a flight around India when I discovered that there is a very nice scenery for the Kingdom of Bhutan, especially for the Paro Valley. The scenery includes an excellent mesh.

So I suggest that we do a follow-on flight in the Himalayas and fly from Lukla to some (or all) of the Butan airports included in this scenery. There is also a very nice (fictional) repaint for the Carenado Do 228 and another one for the Q400.

So if you agree I'll set up that flight for any future Saturday.