Portugal North

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Portugal North (continuation of Lusitania tour)

 

This route features a lot of wandering about.  We will explore the far northeast of Portugal before heading back to the Atlantic coastal region.

We depart from Coimbra (LPCO) and proceed to Coja (LPAN).  The route continues on into the Serra da Estrela (the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal) before turning back to the west for a landing at De Viseu (LPVZ).   Sixty two miles to the northwest lies the Aldeadavila Dam on the Duro which is also the frontier with Spain and then an additional 11 miles to Mogadouro (LPMU).   Continuing north we reach far northeastern Portugal at Braganca (LPBG).

 We backtrack to the west and south with a landing at Chaves (LPCH) and then on to Vila Real (LPVR).  After a quick inspection of the Corgo River Viaduct we fly down to the Douro and follow the river valley westward to Porto.   After a circuit of Porto’s bridges and old city we land at Francisco Sa Carneiro (LPPR).   Next is Braga (LPBR) where we will tour the nearby POI’s before landing.

The last long leg will take us out of Portugal and into Spain.  Our destination, 40 miles to the north, is Vigo (LEVX).  Time permitting recommend a tour of the port city and bridge before landing.

I originally planned to fly the SWS PC-12 but found it a bit hard to conduct the tight maneuvers required to inspect the bridges enroute.  I have elected to fly the Bonanza instead.  You will want an aircraft capable of cruise around 200knts for this tour.

Flight Plan HERE

Optional Scenery

•         LPAN - Coja airfield (real life - detailed) for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS
•         Aeródromo de Viseu - LPVZ for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS
•         AERODROMO DE VILA REAL - LPVR for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS
•         LPMU Mogadouro aerodrome for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS
•         Aeródromo de Chaves - LPCH for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS
•         Aeródromo de Bragança - LPBG for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS
•         LPPR - Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS
•         LPBR - Braga airfield (real life - high Detail) for Microsoft Flight Simulator | MSFS

BMW – Subscription Airports (remember to enable if you have them installed)

·        Vigo (LEVX)

Recommend Departure time of 2:00PM local

Particulars:

•           Date and time: Wednesday February 7,19:00 UTC
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