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Great screenies, buddy. I also like #5 best 🙂

It’s very peaceful and quiet here in rural New Zealand near the northern shores of the South Island. Altocumulus clouds and a few birds greet us and remind us that we have a task ahead. We need to fly our trusted PAC 750 to Nelson for maintenance. Lots of cows around here. Don’t step into anything suspicious or you won’t be allowed to get on the plane And here is our little beauty Time to leave. The runway is darn short and I’m not a huge fan of those tall trees at the end of it. I don’t think we’ll be able to clear them, so we need to find a way to fly through that space between them. What did a friend of mine once said, when we talked about this strip called Bridge Valley (NZBV): This airstrip offers an exhilarating challenge that will push the boundaries of your flying skills. The runway's dramatic gradient demands unwavering precision during takeoffs and landings, while the imposing trees framing both extremities of the airstrip necessitate calculated maneuvers and a steady nerve. Oh well… 63 knots and we are airborne. It’s going to be tight !!! I think I heard some birds screaming, but we made it. And yes, we had light contact with the trees on both wings Nelson is ahead of us The airport, peace of cake after Bridge Valley I think I need some maintenance too, liquid maintenance Thanks for viewing

Many thanks to you for commenting !! Indeed, she looks so much out of place there, that she might blend in again 😄 I remember that too. I think, there were two versions for FSX, I can't remember which one, but one of them was a real handful to operate properly.

Very nice, buddy. But he didn't give him the finger 😄😄

Great sequel, thanks for taking us along 🙂

That looks like a great place.

Excellent shots of a truly busy place!

Wonderful shots, buddy !!

The Tu-154 was ported over from FSX Thanks for viewing.

Just wonderful, I too like the "Flying to the moon" shot, but also the last one.

Cool plane and nice shots, buddy !! It's a bit different to your usual tube flying routine 😊🙂

Nice looking planes, T. As you know, I'd prefer the Connie, but the Bus looks nice too 🙂🙂

Thanks for commenting, Jan and Patrick !!

Great job on the paint, Jan !!

Very nice shots. I bought her yesterday. As you said, she flies well and it is really fun to explore her interior 🙂

I think I know the answer, P_7878 😊 Because here in Germany, while Lufthansa was still operating D-AQUI, a few "privileged", or should I say "lucky" A-380 captains flew that Ju-52 in their spare time. And those other LH pilots, who did not get the chance to do so, were really jealous. So I guess this Air Canada Airbus captain could have been a bit jealous too 🙂

Three epic shots, buddy. Like John I like the middle one the most.

Nice screenie, T !!

Hi T, yeah, it's the Red Wing bird. Flies really nicely.

Superb, you certainly have an eye for very nice photography, Will !!

Many thanks Will, PM, John and P_7878 for your kind comments !!

Great idea !!

Excellent shots, but where did the B707 in your fifth shot come from. She looks like the good old FSX Captain Sim bird 😀

Excellent shots, thanks for taking us along to enjoy your trip !

+1 🙂