Flying Down to Rio – Redux

Flying Down to Rio – Redux

Recycling a flight from a couple of years ago.

Starting from São Pedro da Aldeia (SBES) we head for Rio de Janeiro.  EVSOB is the initial approach fix for our visit to Rio de Janeiro. Fly past Sugar Loaf on your left and do a circuit around the bay to appreciate the many fine views before landing at Santos Dumont (SBRJ).  Winds permitting we will attempt the fun and challenging circle to land 02 approach. Departing Santos Dumont we will fly over Botafogo (to the right of Sugarloaf – please don’t hit the cable car) and out to the beaches of the Copacabana and Ipanema.  I am told the sight-seeing opportunities in this area are outstanding. The route continues down the Atlantic coast with stops at Santa Cruz AB (SBSC), Angra Dos Reis (SDAG), and Ubatuba (SDUB).  Our penultimate stop is the Port of Santos (SBST), the busiest container port in Latin America.  The final leg will require a quick climb over the escarpment of the Serra do Mar and then on to the largest city in South America and our destination São Paulo.  We will land at very busy Congonhas Intl (SBSP) located on high ground surrounded by buildings in the downtown district.

Flightplan: HERE

Aircraft

The route is 313 nm and the theme is vintage propliners.  The PMDG DC-6 is very appropriate but good choices would include any aircraft capable of cruising at 210-220knts.  No propliner, the TBM will do nicely but as always you are free to fly what you like. Be advised, there are a couple of airports with shortish runways (3000ft) and tricky approaches.

Additional Freeware Scenery (not required)

SDAG - Angra dos Reis Regional Airport v2.3

SDUB - Gastão Madeira Regional Airport v2.3

SBST - Base Aérea de Santos - BRAZIL

Recommend Departure time of 2:45PM local

Particulars:

·         Date and time: Wednesday Aug 11, 18:00 UTC

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