msfs Diamond Point

[ryanbatc]

Orbx recently released 2WA1, Diamond Point airstrip, one of my favs from the FSX days.

I meant to fly a relaxing flight there without showing any pics but sometimes I just start snapping them and can't stop haha!

So here's a few flight pics combined with some nice pics of the airstrip - you can decide if you'd purchase it or not - its about 13 USD.

The Cirrus paint is from me and I don't typically show off my own paints but I really liked this one 🙂

Departing 13W Camano Island (freeware)

takeoff3 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Grabbing flight following at 1,500 from Whidbey approach control

untitled-1 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

It's a short flight today but we're meeting some friends 

untitled-2 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Passing over Oak Harbor KOKH

Untitled-4 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Looking north-ish towards Orcas Island

Untitled-5 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

My SR22T will make short work of the trip at about 170 ktas - though we were advised to avoid A-680 KNRA

Untitled-6 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

The lovely view south towards seatac and Mt Rainier

Untitled-7 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Can't mistake it, Protection Island and Diamond Point

Untitled-8 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-9 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

2WA1 is a private airfield and requires a PPR if you're not a member, before landing

Untitled-9 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-10 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

We're in the know though...

Untitled-11 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-13 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

And a few bonus pics

Untitled-15 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-16 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

There is low intensity edge lighting for those night ops

Untitled-17 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

And the airport has a wind sock 

Untitled-18 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

And basic snowplow services for the rare snow event

Untitled-19 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

It's a great place to fly in with a single runway 2335 x 24 ft

Untitled-20 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-23 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Untitled-24 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

 

Edited August 7 by ryanbatc

[SP2472]

Ryan is the only screenshot artist who also paints his planes, literally.

Also, wondering why no one commented so far when your one of the top five screenshot posters in quality?

Darryl

[John F]

You find all the special places to fly to, Ryan!

[bernd1151]

Fantastic shots, Ryan and I can fully understand, why you like that paint of yours. Btw, I like it too 😃

[P_7878]

Yes, I recall this airport from FSX days, Ryan...

Lovely set...the land class textures in your images look crisp and very well-rendered...

[OK to show-off this sparkling silver/blue repaint...🙂...it looks really sharp and beautiful on the Cirrus...]