An AVSIM RTWR Debut Presentation - Heli Tours!  Welcome to Arizona!

For our first ever helicopter excursion, we try to hone our rotor skills in a location where there is no forgiveness.. It is either make it or break it time for the team! This is "Arizona" and the rugged and very scenic Grand Canyon.  

Grand Canyon is widely considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the canyon, formed by millions of years of erosion, wind, rain and the Colorado River, stretches an impressive 227 miles long and averages over ten miles wide. The Grand Canyon is an unbelievable spectacle of nature. It is a great, huge slash in the surface of the earth with the Colorado River flowing at the bottom.

(Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours)

 

A Very brief brief:

The Grand Canyon is an inspiring sight from any angle, but seeing it from the air in a helicopter is an unforgettable experience. With a new helicopter tour from AVSIM, you'll travel in style and enjoy incredible aerial views of the canyon.
Yes, this is our inaugural helicopter expedition taking place on November 23, 2022: departing from the famous Sedona (KSEZ) and heading northeast into the east part of the Grand Canyon areas exploring the mighty Colorado and the surrounding canyon landscapes.

We'll attempt to make safe landings at Flagstaff (KFLG), Valle Airport (40G), Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN) (of course!), then low altitude river runs north along the "Colorado" continuing to Marble Canyon Airport (L41), and further northward to Page Municipal Airport (KPGA).  We may not make it to the end of this trip but we'll die trying!

Total Distance: 159 nm (with 5 stops)  

 

Flight Conditions: 

Real Weather (if possible) for this VFR flight. (If not possible utilize the Few Clouds or High Clouds preset)

Time: Early Morning: 07:00 (Dawning light)

Flight plan HERE.

 

Add-on Scenery

1. Sedona-Cinematic - https://flightsim.to/file/6137/sedona-cinematic

2. Flagstaff Pullman Airport - https://flightsim.to/file/746/flagstaff-pulliam-airport-kflg  >> (requires Mikea.at - AssetPack)

3. Grand Canyon Airport - https://flightsim.to/file/759/grand-canyon-national-park-airport-kgcn >> (requires Mikea.at - AssetPack)

 

Aircraft:, How about a helicopter? H125, H135, H145, Bell 47, Bell 407, Guimbal Cabri G2, HH60, R44 etc etc etc  (or if necessary use a STOL aircraft in lieu of a whirly bird!).

 

Flight Particulars:

•             Date and time: Wednesday November 23th, 19:00 UTC            
•             Where: AVSIM RTWR Teamspeak - Casual Flights Channel
•             Teamspeak Server Address: ts.teamavsim.com
•             MFS Multiplayer: US East 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!

Edited November 17, 20223 yr by nbrich1

11 hours ago, nbrich1 said:

a great, huge slash in the surface of the earth

I had one of those once. I was desperate and couldn't find a lavatory

At about 9pm proper time I thought I'd join you all for a while. But by the time I'd GMST you'd all gone! 😒

Sorry, we finished just a bit earlier than usual and everybody had something urgent to do...

Hurrumph!

But we sure missed you Ron.... (guys did much better in the helos than we thought were would do.. so the flight was a success!!

And by the way, the fabulous payware H145 from the Hype Performance Group is on sale for 35$ (instead of 50!).

 

I just bought it, but it is not working at all, pink canopies, GTN750 not working, aircraft state not loading, a mess... waiting for their support.🤮

I just bought it as well (easily led me) and I hate to say it....No I can't say it. 😒

6 hours ago, Viking01 said:

GTN750 not working

It's an option on the tablet. I was initially peeved by that.

got it to work now....