msfs Columbia River (KPDX - KCZK)

[ryanbatc 12,859]

I'm flying two legs today - but only have time for screenshots for one at the moment.  I'm flying the DHC2 from Portland, OR to Goldendale, WA with a stop in Cascade Locks State airport.  I really love this livery and it wouldn't be unheard of for a Canuck to be down in these parts so please enjoy this flight up the beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Don't be afraid to fly VFR out of Portland - the controllers don't bite 

Untitled-1 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-2 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Grabbed a transition from Troutdale (remember all you need is two way radio comms with the tower to enter the class Delta)

Untitled-4 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Highway 14 via the East Camas Slough Bridge (I believe it's pronounced like slaw but I've also heard it like slew)

Untitled-5 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Always the magenta...but I'm not totally following it today!

Untitled-6 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

It's a great day for a flight!  Low N Slow!

Untitled-7 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Bonneville Lock and Dam (on the north/left side of the river is Washington state and the south side is Oregon)

Untitled-8 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Bridge of the Gods which leads to you the city of Cascade Locks

Untitled-9 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

And leads me to a midfield crossover for the left downwind runway 6 at KCZK

Untitled-10 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-11 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

I just love the slight contour in the runway

Untitled-12 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Not a bad view!  Can't wait to show the next leg!

Untitled-13 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

 

 

[Chunk 251]

Outstanding shots!!

[Alaska738 8,418]

Excellent shots! 🙂 

[John F 2,427]

Stunning scenery, and always great flying with someone "in the know."

[Todd2 2,112]

Nice shots!!

[ryanbatc 12,859]

11 hours ago, Chunk said:

Outstanding shots!!

Thanks!  PNW is an easy area to take nice pics as you've found

10 hours ago, Alaska738 said:

Excellent shots! 🙂 

Thank you!

10 hours ago, John F said:

Stunning scenery, and always great flying with someone "in the know."

I try to learn about the areas I'm flying in - hope to travel here someday irl

55 minutes ago, Todd2 said:

Nice shots!!

Appreciate it Todd!

[Jack_Sawyer 4,600]

What a cool tour from the perspective of a real world pilot Ryan, all very nice.