Time to try the amphibians!  Even though there is a lack of RTMM style float plane destinations in MSFS at present, I believe we can have a fun flight in our amphibian C172, XCub or Husky..

Here is a flightplan to look at..  Starting In Port Hardy, visiting Port mcNeill and Alert Bay, crossing over to the west coast via Woss, and ending up at the northern endpoint of the ever popular West Coast Trail, in Bamfield.

Flight plan:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/x3lpvl0dck6qg3g/VFR Port Hardy Seaplane Base (CAW5) to Bamfield Seaplane Base (CAE9).pln?dl=0

More details to follow.. 😉

Edited August 13, 20214 yr by jt_williams
Date of this event has changed.

https://return.mistymoorings.com/z20_homepage/index.php

 

https://return.mistymoorings.com/z20_scenery/index.php

Edited August 9, 20214 yr by cavaricooper

2 minutes ago, cavaricooper said:

https://return.mistymoorings.com/z20_homepage/index.php

I know they are working on it.. 😉

4 hours ago, cavaricooper said:

https://return.mistymoorings.com/z20_homepage/index.php

 

https://return.mistymoorings.com/z20_scenery/index.php

And getting better every week 🙂

Yep and testing as we go..  https://return.mistymoorings.com/z20_scenery/index.php  (For active releases)

(So far all Alaska pieces)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although the date for this flight is still not confirmed.. you can start by getting a copy of the Vancouver Island Mesh which makes it all look a bit better:

https://flightsim.to/file/15218/vancouver-island-canada-15m-dem-high-resolution-terrain-elevation-data-from-lidar-imaging

You have three options for the download... I suggest getting the "full" version, although the Northern (Main) option would work for this flight.

Edited August 11, 20214 yr by Bert Pieke

Second thing to consider is the aircraft you want to fly for this tour..

The C172 on Floats will definitely do the job, but the Aviat Husky adds some flavour to the wilderness experience..

Only $15, and after watching this video, hard to resist:  

 

Edited August 12, 20214 yr by Bert Pieke

As for stops along the way.. I can talk to the whaling heritage of Alert Bay and the forestry economy of Woss, but Tahsis I have not been to, and is about as remote as it gets on the Island, while still reachable by car (from Gold River)..  https://villageoftahsis.com/

 

UPDATED FLIGHTPLAN:   https://www.dropbox.com/s/0r8n8c62exccmqd/VFR Port Hardy Seaplane Base (CAW5) to Bamfield Seaplane Base (CAE9).pln?dl=0

Edited August 12, 20214 yr by Bert Pieke

Bert,

I really like his videos, and he's got some nice history on that Husky - flown by Chuck Yeager himself!

Folks,  This event is now scheduled for Saturday August 21.

On 8/13/2021 at 2:29 PM, jt_williams said:

Folks,  This event is now scheduled for Saturday August 21.

And the updated flightplan is here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0r8n8c62exccmqd/VFR Port Hardy Seaplane Base (CAW5) to Bamfield Seaplane Base (CAE9).pln?dl=0

 

Suggested scenery:

https://flightsim.to/file/15218/vancouver-island-canada-15m-dem-high-resolution-terrain-elevation-data-from-lidar-imaging

You have three options for the download... I suggest getting the "full" version, although the Northern (Main) option would work for this flight.

 

Particulars:

·         Date and time: Saturday Aug 21, 18:00 UTC

·         Where: AVSIM RTWR Teamspeak - Casual Flights Channel

·         Teamspeak Server Address: ts.teamavsim.com

·         MFS Multiplayer: US Eastcoast Server

If you want to help others enjoy the multiplayer experience, don't forget to enter your aircraft details on the multiplayer spreadsheet (linked here). Your courtesy will save others a lot of time and effort. Thanks!

Well, a pleasant surprise. The Asobo Husky is pretty good! (Should not be surprised given the recommendations of both Bert and Jeff.) More character in the air and less "default" feeling. And much better on the water. (As the forums indicate, a few smallish bugs crept into the final release. No doubt, these will be addressed within six months...😉)

You might try AIRPAC1's "Performance MOD". This is a fictitious installation of the Bush League Legend 210 HP engine to replace the default 200 HP engine. For our purposes, this offers two features. First, as intended, it increases the Husky performance by about 10-15kts to the point that it can keep up with the C172 and XCub. (AIRPAC1 suggests that the pilot use the throttle judiciously.) And second, AIRPAC1's application of the engine file allows the "hidden" GPS to function. (Minimally, this allows one to hold course and pitch using the "Z" key, by default.) My little testing indicates that this is a delightfully useful tweak. Tip of the cap to AIRPAC1.

6 hours ago, MM said:

This is a fictitious installation of the Bush League Legend 210 HP engine to replace the default 200 HP engine.

Nice find, Mike!  🙂