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Up to Gunter being the only one in EU for Wed flights.. that is 1Hr early for him, or one hour later for us.

Ok, Alex will do... Thank-you very much. Norm

Alaska Part 2 – RTMM Ketchikan to Wrangell (The Hard Way) For Wed. October 28, 2026 Ketchikan (Port of Call) The Excursion: In this excursion we travel north from Ketchikan (PAKT), Alaska towards Wrangell (PAWG). But we have lots of stop inbetween! This amphibian trip is intended to be a low level flight VFR expedition out of Ketchikan Alaska making a combination of water and land moorings on our way to Wrangell. Be on the lookout for cabins, lighthouses sea plane bases and of course airports. This is the Misty Fjords National Park which spans some 2.29 million acres and the Tongass National Forest Area, spanning 16.7 million acres, are the largest National Forest areas in the US. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this area is famous for its 3,000-foot sheer granite cliffs, deep glacial fjords, cascading waterfalls, and dense coastal rainforests. There are many US Forest Service Cabins, (USFS) (US Department of Agriculture), and we’ll explore just a few in this area. NOTE: In the RTMM 2024 package, each of the USFS cabins are represented according to the official USFS cabin listings. All cabins are real locations), amongst the “ruggedness” and remoteness of Southern Alaska. This is another trip a like one that might appear on a “bucket list”: to experience the scenic beauty of these landscapes and to be able to travel to remote locations via the numerous Fjords and pathways found throughout the region. The airports, cabins, seaplane bases and lighthouses in this trip are definitely a mix of water and land moorings, hence an amphibian is required. The landing locations range from very small to medium sized. The trip is 247 nm departing PAKT with the following stops: · Stop at PF20-Misty’s Place, SPB and airstrip. (We land at the SPB but depart from the airstrip). (NOTE: PF20 is the token RTMM HQ or base of operations. · Stop at Josephine Lake Cabin (JOSE) (USFS Cabin) · Stop at Hydaburg (HYG) (Seaplane Base) · Stop at Waterfall SPB (KWF) (Seaplane Base) · Stop at Klawock (PAKW) (Airport) · Stop at Clark Bay Seaplane Base (HYL) (Seaplane Base) · Stop at Guard Island Lighthouse (Ketchikan) (GUAR) (Lighthouse Water mooring) · Stop at Loring (13Z) (Seaplane Base) · Stop at Yes Bay (78K) (Seaplane Base) · Stop at Anan Lake Cabin (ANA2) (USFS Cabin) · Stop at Wrangell (Airport) FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE Aircraft: It is your choice of craft, as always, but in this excursion would recommend a single engine bush amphibian: C172, 185, 206, Beaver etc. This is a low and slow and a sightseeing excursion and we make it to where we make it, then we’ll carry on from there later. Add-on Scenery: (If you have payware please feel free to use but it is not necessary to purchase as all airports are in the default sim.) PAKT: https://flightsim.to/addon/56209/ketchikan-intl-airport-pakt (by timot75) * (PAKT: Payware is available by Orbx or NSS) (NSS is recommended to be a better depiction of the airport). PAKW: Payware is available by DCSceneryDesign) (If you have it use it but it is in the sim so no need to buy for the trip) PAWG: Payware is available by DCSceneryDesign or NSS) (If you have it use it but it is sim so no need to buy for the trip) RTMM Legacy Scenery Package: (Misty Flying Club Discord- https://discord.gg/6aw97KZ2Hu) Complete Package for 2024: Direct Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IQknjNbvi66jNul3TjB5r_RAZ7w2kwiP/view?usp=sharing Additional Library-1 for RTMM: https://flightsim.to/file/14024/windy-things (by trfsto) Additional Library-2 For RTMM: https://flightsim.to/file/2549/edhk-lights-pack (by MrMo) Wrangell Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1600 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and at most of our stops the lights will be coming on! And yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 1700 UTC* NOTE: Clocks in most of Europe will turn back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends and standard winter time resumes. AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA Server, (SIM MSFS2024). (If you use sim MSFS2020 please ensure sure that you download the RTMM Complete Package for MSFS2020 (and not the MSFS2024 version. 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! Norm Richards-October 2026

Hi there Alex.. not sure what is happening but the last 3 weeks or so my lnm, v3.0.18 as well as the new 3.2.2 beta have been CTD . Reopening asks if I want to load in safe mode - (No).. A short time later, 15/20 mins) LNM again CTD and I can't seem to figure this one out as to why. Here is the crash log for the latest LNM Crash one in v3.0.18. Could you possibly take a quick look at the log and see if you can spot why the LNM to CTD. Crashreport LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/unf6n8dk1dp46v24ilw9d/little_navmap_crashreport.zip?rlkey=rja83hzd6dvodc6zkujtinjv9&st=5kbw8ae6&dl=0 Thanks in advance Norm

British Columbia - Alaska Part 1 - Smithers BC to Ketchikan, Alaska For Wed. October 24, 2026 In this excursion we travel from northern British Columbia: Smithers (CYYD) heading northward to Ketchikan (PAKT), Alaska and beyond! The Excursion: This excursion is intended to be a low level flight vfr expedition with a few stops at various locations on our way to the “ruggedness” and remoteness of Alaska. This trip is a like one that might appear on a “bucket list” that is to experience the scenic beauty of these landscapes and ruggedness of this area. The airports are all land based: medium to large sized. Departing CYYD with stops at CYXT, CYPR, PANT, and onto the final destination of PAKT: a total distance of 221 nm. We can take our time. PS: There are no planned water moorings in this first part but there are lots of opportunities in this trip (and following trips), if you want to land on some of the water moorings or lighthouse locations, but in that case, please ensure you have the appropriate aircraft! We begin this journey from Smithers, BC. Smithers, British Columbia is a vibrant town in the Bulkley Valley of northwest British Columbia, located along Yellowhead Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert. Smithers, BC We depart Smithers, and head westward to Prince Rupert (CYPR). It hosts @5400 residents in the town but @ 15,000 residents live in the wider regional area. The town is set against the backdrop of Hudson Bay Mountain to the west and the Babine Mountains to the east. We will follow the path of the Skeena River to Terrace. Terrace, British Columbia, is known as the "Hub of the Northwest," serving as a major regional service, medical, educational, and transportation center in northwestern BC. It acts as a major regional service, retail, educational, and transportation hub for northwest British Columbia, supported by the Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat, rail lines, and highway connections. Terrace, BC We continue westward out of Terrace and head to Prince Rupert, BC. Prince Rupert is a port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast. It’s a gateway to wilderness areas like the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary bear habitat. Shops and cafes dot the waterfront Cow Bay area. The Museum of Northern B.C. showcases the region’s natural and cultural heritage. South, the North Pacific Cannery traces the city’s salmon-canning history. Humpback whales swim in the fish-filled waters offshore. Prince Rupert, BC We depart Prince Rupert and head northward. We cross the border from Canada into the US at the southern tip of Annette Island. We land at Annette Island airport, (PANT),. This airport was established as the Annette Island Army Airfield during World War II and initially served as a military airbase. Annette Island is home to the federally recognized Metlakatla Indian Community, primarily composed of Tsimshian people who migrated from British Columbia in 1887 under the guidance of missionary William Duncan. (The Annette Island Reserve (Metlakatla) (is the only Indian reservation in Alaska.) The Metlakatla Indian Community (MIC) The Reserve is 20 miles South of Ketchikan, AK, and is typically reached by seaplane, boat, or ferry. The economy of MIC is tied to fishing, seafood processing, services, tourism, and forest products. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population is about 1,562, with 625 housing units included. We will pass over as we fly out of Annette Island. Annette Island, Alaska We'll depart Annette Island, and head north along the Haida Gwaii channel (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands), passing directly over Metlakatla, then we will continue northward to our final destination of Ketchikan*, Alaska. Metlakatla, Alaska Ketchikan is Alaska's southernmost city, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" and "Alaska's First City". It is the sixth-most populous city in the state. Ketchikan is named after Ketchikan Creek, which flows through the town, emptying into the Tongass Narrows a short distance southeast of its downtown. "Ketchikan" comes from the Tlingit name for the creek, Kitschk-hin, the meaning of which is unclear. It may mean "the river belonging to Kitschk"; other accounts claim it means "Thundering Wings of an Eagle" Ketchikan, Alaska FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Aircraft: It is your choice of craft, as always, but in this excursion would recommend a single engine bush craft: C172, 182, 185, 206, 207, 210, or Beaver DHC2. This is a low and slow and a sightseeing trip. Add-on Scenery: (If you have payware please feel free to use but it is not necessary to purchase as all airports are in the default sim.) CYYD: https://flightsim.to/addon/115427/cyyd-smithers-regional-airport by MorrisTheCat CYPR: https://flightsim.to/addon/106879/cypr-prince-rupert (by voeni) PANT: https://flightsim.to/addon/60730/annette-island-ak-pant (by Moutainair) PAKT: https://flightsim.to/addon/56209/ketchikan-intl-airport-pakt (by timot75) (CYXT and CYPR Payware available - by Simaddons) PAKT: Payware available by Orbx or NSS) Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1700 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards-October 2026

Hi there Alex.. V3.2.1 Beta (Portable version) Crashes on opening, but then 2nd time opens.. (Happens almost every time.. Open first time, crashesm then loads up ok. Here is my crash report. : https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/eyouon34ila3s672xj14q/2026-10-07-nbrich1-little_navmap_crashreport.zip?rlkey=mi9l768zmoi6uab9iigdes3vb&st=2mg0guif&dl=0 I have LNM map (detached)and LNM table both residing on 5160x2160 resolution. [img] Thanks for your continued excellent work. Norm [email protected]

The Trans-Canada Highway – Part12 (TCH-12) - Final For Wed. June 24th, 2026 [img] Our Trip This is excursion 12 of the Trans-Canada Highway trip – from coast to coast! Thus far, we have travelled @7200km (4500 miles) following the Trans-Canada Highway from the Vancouver Island in the west to Newfoundland-Labrador in the east. We have just 400 nm left to go and we’ll have travelled across the entire country. In this trip we’ll travel the last portion of highway from Deer Lake (CYDF) to St. John’s, Newfoundland-Labrador on the Atlantic. This portion of highway takes between 6.5-7 hrs hours to drive along the two lane highway: (each direction). The route transitions from deep boreal forests and wilderness to the dramatic, history-rich eastern Avalon Peninsula. Points of Interest/Highlights: Central Newfoundland · Grand Falls-Windsor: Stop at Gorge Park for fantastic views of the Exploits River. It is also home to the Salmonid Interpretation Centre if you are visiting during the summer months. · Twillingate: Located about 1.5 hours north of the TCH via Route 340, this colorful historic town is widely known as the "Iceberg Capital of the World". · Gander: Roughly halfway through the trip, this town features the ⁠North Atlantic Aviation Museum to see older planes and a piece of steel from the 9/11 Twin Towers. It is also famous for its history related to the "Come from Away" event. · Terra Nova National Park: Located closer to the eastern half of the drive, this park features a Visitor Centre and offers quick picnic spots, short walks, or hikes. · Springdale & Kings Point: Branching slightly off Route 1, Kings Point features craft shops and the Whale Pavilion, which houses the complete skeleton of a humpback whale. Clarenville & The Bonavista Peninsula · Trinity: A short, beautiful detour off the TCH to Route 230. Wander through preserved 18th-century architecture, saltbox houses, and coastal walking trails. · Elliston: Famous for its puffin viewing site and historic root cellars, it is also the location of the Sealer’s Memorial. It sits just off Route 238. · Bonavista: Packed with stunning coastal hikes (part of the Discovery Global Geopark) and the historic Cape Bonavista Lighthouse. The Avalon Peninsula (Approaching St. John’s) · Dildo: Take a 15 km detour off the TCH to visit this small, world-famous fishing and tourism community. · Heart’s Content: Accessible via Route 80, this town is home to the ⁠Heart's Content Cable Station, celebrating the first successful 1866 transatlantic telegraph cable. · Brigus: A picturesque, historic town nestled just minutes off the highway, famous for its stone walls, historic homes, and the unique "Tunnel" carved out of solid rock. · Petty Harbour / Bay Bulls: Just south of St. John’s. Enjoy spectacular ocean cliffs on the East Coast Trail, take a boat tour to see whales and puffins at Bay Bulls, or grab fresh fish and chips at Petty Harbour. · St. John's: The eastern terminus of the highway. Explore historic downtown, hike up to ⁠Signal Hill National Historic Site, and visit Quidi Vidi Village. Route Airports: This trip is 395 nm and a relaxing one! Departing: Deer Lake (CYDF), four mid-stops: CCD2 CCP2 CYQX CCZ3 and final destination of St. John’s (CYYT). Deer Lake NL Gander NL St. John's NL [img] FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Aircraft Any single GA piston that can travel @ 150-170 kts will suffice. I perhaps will use a C182 or bonanza in this trip but as always please fly your aircraft of choice. Add-on Scenery: (If you have payware please feel free to use but it is not necessary to purchase as all airports are in the default sim!) Cape Fear Scenery: https://flightsim.to/addon/17205/cape-spear-newfoundland-and-labrador-scenery (by JoeMammy) St. John’s Harbour and Signal Hill Scenery: https://flightsim.to/addon/16748/st-john-s-harbour-and-signal-hill (by JoeMammy) CYDF, CYQX, CYYT: Payware versions area available from simaddons) Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1700 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards June 14th, 2026

The Trans-Canada Highway – Part11 (TCH-11) For Wed. June 17th, 2026 Our Trip To date this year, we have travelled almost 4200 miles (6700 km) from the west coast towards the east coast of Canada along the various parts of the Trans-Canada highway. This is excursion 11 which will take us from Port Hawkesbury (CYPD), in Nova Scotia to Deer Lake (CYDF) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Following this trip today we’ll only have 324 nm left to travel and we’ll have travelled across the entire country. Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia Driving the Trans-Canada Highway between Port Hawkesbury, NS, and Deer Lake, NL, requires a combination of highway driving and crossing the Cabot Strait via Marine Atlantic Ferry. The ferry (video) operates between Sydney NS and Port aux Basques in NL. The total journey covers roughly 328 km of road/highway and a 6.5 to 8-hour sea crossing. Points of Interest/Highlights: Nova Scotia (Port Hawkesbury to North Sydney) · Canso Causeway: The gateway to Cape Breton Island, featuring a scenic lock system and visitor information center. · Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site: Located in Baddeck (just off TCH 105), this museum overlooks the beautiful Bras d'Or Lake. · St. Ann's Provincial Park: A stunning rest stop and wooded area near the start of the famous Cabot Trail. · Petersfield Provincial Park: Located in Westmount near the North Sydney ferry, offering peaceful walking trails and harbour views. Newfoundland (Port aux Basques to Deer Lake) · Wreckhouse Lookout: Just outside Port aux Basques along the TCH, this area is notorious for powerful winds and offers stunning coastal views. · Codroy Valley: Near Doyles, this lush, fertile valley is great for bird watching and features picturesque rivers against the Long Range Mountains. · Corner Brook Stream Trail: An urban hiking and walking trail network right in the heart of Corner Brook, perfect for a relaxing stretch. · Gros Morne National Park: Roughly 30 km north of Deer Lake on Route 430, this UNESCO World Heritage site features the striking, Mars-like Tablelands and breathtaking deep fjords. · Roy Whalen Heritage Museum: Located in Deer Lake, it offers local history, arts, and crafts. Deer Lake, NL Route Airports: This trip is 321 nm and a relaxing one! Departing: Port Hawkesbury (CYPD) Nova Scotia. Three mid-stops: CYQY CDA5 CYJT and destination of Deer Lake (CYDF). FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Aircraft We can take our time on this one. Any GA that can travel between 100-150 kts will do. I perhaps will use a C182 in this trip but as always please fly your aircraft of choice. Add-on Scenery: If you have payware please feel free to use but it is not necessary to purchase any for this trip as all airports are in the default sim! CYQM airport: There is payware version available from simaddons as well as an older payware version from aerosoft. CYFC airport: There is a payware version from simaddons. CYTN airport: There is payware version available from simaddons-Nova Scotia small airports pack CYPD airport: There is payware version available from simaddons-Nova Scotia small airports pack Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1700 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards June 10, 2026

The Trans-Canada Highway – Part10 (TCH-10) For Wed. June 03rd, 2026 [img] Our Trip To date this year, have travelled a large portion of the Trans-Canada highway: from Victoria British Columbia eastward all the way to Rivière-du-Loup, Québec. In this tenth trip following the “Trans-Canada”, we will continue eastward out of Rivière-du-Loup more or less following the highway route exploring the route through eastern Quebec, through the province of New Brunswick and into the coastal province of Nova Scotia. Driving the Trans-Canada Highway between Rivière-du-Loup, QC, and Port Hawkesbury, NS, is a spectacular 1,025 km journey spanning three provinces. It typically takes about 10 hours of continuous driving. The Route Breakdown: We follow a continuous, largely twinned route consisting of the following highways: Out of Riviere-du-Loop Québec we follow AutoRoute 20 east then AutoRoute 85 (formerly Route 185) southward to the New Brunswick border. In New Brunswick we transition onto Route 2 East, which cuts completely across the province through Fredericton and Moncton then as we enter the province of Nova Scotia we merge onto Highway 104 East which takes us through Truro and towards Cape Breton, ending on Highway 105 which brings us to the Port Hawkesbury area (via the Canso Causeway), Nova Scotia. Points of Interest/Highlights: Riviere du Loup, QB, is the northern gateway to the Gaspe Peninsula along the scenic Route 132. The area is also known for its eight beautiful waterfalls, the largest of which drops 30 metres (98 feet), along the drop toward the St Lawrence. We’ll fly over the town which is situated beside the St. Lawrence River. Rivière-du-Loup (population 20,118) is a small city on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Quebec. It is a major transportation hub in eastern Quebec. By road, it connects Quebec City and the Gaspé Peninsula to the Maritimes, with the Trans-Canada Highway passing through. By water, it links the Lower St. Lawrence and Charlevoix regions via a cross-river ferry. Fredericton, NB: The capital city of New Brunswick. It is a beautiful city situated right along the Saint John River, perfect for an overnight stay. Moncton, NB: Roughly the halfway mark, between Riviere-du-Loop and Port Hawkesbury is a small city but features urban amenities and proximity to the Fundy coast. (Bay of Fundy*) *The Bay of Fundy is an ocean inlet located on Canada's Atlantic coast between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, with a small tip reaching into Maine. Famous for hosting the highest tides in the world, the bay can see water levels rise by up to 16 meters (52 feet). Low tide reveals The Hopewell Rocks (NB): Explore towering "flowerpot" sea stacks on foot during low tide then then kayak around their peaks at high tide. We will divert directly southward out of Moncton airport to see the Bay Fundy area then resume our trip eastward via the Trans-Canada. ] The last segment of our trip takes us to Nova Scotia which translates to "New Scotland" in Latin. It is one of Canada's eastern Maritime Provinces, officially named in 1621 when King James VI of Scotland granted the land to Sir William Alexander for a Scottish colony. Heritage: True to its name, the province has deep Scottish roots, featuring a strong Scottish Gaelic heritage and the largest Celtic population outside of Europe. Route Airports: This trip is 491 nm. Departing Riviere-du-Loop (CYRI) (Quebec), seven mid-stops: CYES CCK3 CCR3 CYFC CYQM CCQ3 CYTN, Destination: Port Hawkesbury (CYPD) Nova Scotia. FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Aircraft Not much time to waste in this trip! We will need a fast-cruise of about 250 kts+. Some GA favourites include the Beech King Air, Beech Duke, Beech Starship, Daher TBM, Piaggio Avanti, Pilatus PC-12 or other similar. I perhaps will use a King Air in this trip but as always please fly your aircraft of choice. Add-on Scenery: CYRI airport*: https://www.jpfil.com/quebec-fs2020/scenes/Aeroports-Bas-Saint-Laurent.zip (by Pierre Gallant) (*from our last trip) CYFC airport: https://flightsim.to/addon/73604/cyfc-fredericton-airport (by GPietro) (Requires CYFC Lib below*) CYFC lib*: https://flightsim.to/addon/74946/gpietro-object-library (by GPietro) CCQ3 airport: https://flightsim.to/addon/82313/debert-regional-airport-ccq3-debert-nova-scotia-canada (by flightguy2023) If you have payware as below, please feel free to use but it is not necessary to purchase any for this trip as all airports are in the default sim! CYQM airport: There is payware version available from simaddons as well as an older payware version from aerosoft. CYFC airport: There is a payware version from simaddons. CYTN airport: There is payware version available from simaddons-Nova Scotia small airports pack CYPD airport: There is payware version available from simaddons-Nova Scotia small airports pack Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1700 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards May 26, 2026

Note: Another airport scenery for this flight. (It is kind of hidden in a recent KMTJ airport add-on), (I hate it when they do that!!) This scenery shows (in the fine print) that it in addition to that KMTJ airport, it also includes 7V2 (which is an airport in this flight) as well as 1co4. LINK: https://flightsim.to/addon/108771/kmtj-montrose-regional-colorado

The Trans-Canada Highway – Part 9 (TCH-09) For Wed. May 27th, 2026 [img] Our Trip To date this year, have travelled a large portion of the Trans-Canada highway: from Victoria British Columbia eastward all the way to Canad’s capital city, Ottawa, Ontario. In this ninth trip following the “Trans-Canada”, we will continue eastward out of Ottawa more or less following the highway route, that is, after an extensive helicopter trip through the city of Ottawa! The first portion of this tour will slightly divert north out of Ottawa International to view the Ottawa River, House of Commons, Parliament buildings, Canadian War Memorial, government and world ambassador residences and much more in helicopters before following the Rideau Canal back to connect with the Trans-Canada Highway and proceed east. By the day’s end we will have toured the city of Ottawa, visited several towns and small cities along the way as well as visiting a few of Canada’s larger cities in Quebec: those being Montreal and Quebec Our final destination in this flight is Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, which is on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence Seaway. The Trans-Canada Highway between Ottawa and Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, covers 624 km /388 nm. Ottawa is the nation’s capital, home to not just the Parliament Buildings, Rideau Hall, and 24 Sussex, but most of the national museums. Once the center of the once-booming lumber trade, it is now considered Silicon Valley North, with a specialization in telecommunications. The Ottawa River which extends over 1000 km to the north, and the smaller Rideau and the Gatineau Rivers connect to nearby recreation areas. The city is surrounded with and bisected by pretty Greenbelt parklands, and the Rideau Canal. Importantly, the region sits astride two provinces. Montreal, the largest city in Quebec, Canada, is located on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and is named after Mt. Royal. The city's diverse boroughs offer a range of experiences, from the historic Vieux-Montréal with its cobblestoned streets and Notre-Dame Basilica to the bohemian Plateau. Québec City, located in Canada's Québec province, is a historic gem dating back to 1608. Its Vieux-Québec and Place Royale areas boast charming stone buildings and narrow streets, including the iconic Château Frontenac Hotel and Citadelle of Québec. The Petit Champlain district offers cobblestone streets lined with quaint bistros and boutiques. Riviere du Loup is the northern gateway to the Gaspe Peninsula along the scenic Route 132. The area is also known for its eight beautiful waterfalls, the largest of which drops 30 metres (98 feet), along the drop toward the St Lawrence. Key Route Details (West to East): Ottawa, Canada's capital city is most famous for Parliament Hill, the historic ByWard Market, and the scenic Rideau Canal, which becomes the world's largest skating rink in winter. It features seven national museums, such as the Canadian War Museum, alongside iconic landmarks like the Fairmont Chateau Laurier and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Montreal, the largest city in Quebec, Canada, is located on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and is named after Mt. Royal. The city's diverse boroughs offer a range of experiences, from the historic Vieux-Montréal with its cobblestoned streets and Notre-Dame Basilica to the bohemian Plateau. City of Montreal -View from Mount Royal Québec City, located in Canada's Québec province, is a historic gem dating back to 1608. Its Vieux-Québec and Place Royale areas boast charming stone buildings and narrow streets, including the iconic Château Frontenac Hotel and Citadel of Québec. The Petit Champlain district offers cobblestone streets lined with quaint bistros and boutiques. Québec City, Le Chateau Frontinac Rivière-du-Loup (population 20,118) is a small city on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the province of Quebec. It is a major transportation hub in eastern Quebec. By road, it connects Quebec City and the Gaspé Peninsula to the Maritimes, with the Trans-Canada Highway passing through. By water, it links the Lower St. Lawrence and Charlevoix regions via a cross-river ferry. Rivière-du-Loup - Rue_Lafontaine Route Airports: The main route of the Trans-Canada is Highway 417 through Ottawa and eastern Ontario then assumes Highway 20 and/or referred to as “AutoRoute Jean-Lesage” through the province of Quebec. Our initial excursion will be a Ottawa City Tour in helicopter which commences at Ottawa Intl (CYOW) and explores the city then ends at Rockcliffe (CYRO). The second portion of our trip will commences at Rockcliffe and following the route of the Trans-Canada from Rockcliffe (CYRO) some 345 nm to Rivere–du-Loop, Quebec. Aircraft Part One: Requires a Helicopter (or very agile GA aircraft) to be able to explore the city of Ottawa. (32 nm) Airports: CYOW to CYRO. Part Two: Requires fast GA: This portion is 345 nm travelling the Trans-Canada eastward out of Rockcliffe (CYRO). Departing: Rockcliffe (CYRO), stopping at: CYUL CSC3 CYQB CSH2 to final destination of Riviere-Du-Loop (CYRI). We will need a fast-cruise of about 220-250 kts. Some GA favourites include the Beech King Air, Beech Duke, Beech Starship, Daher TBM, Piaggio Avanti, Pilatus PC-12 or other similar. I perhaps will use a King Air in this trip but as always please fly your aircraft of choice. FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Add-on Scenery: Not many freeware addons for these locations. (Payware is available for airports: CYOW, CYRO, CYUL, CYQB but not mandatory by any means) Freeware Scenery Package pre-assembled HERE (Single links to these scenery pieces are listed below)) CYUL port: https://flightsim.to/addon/57170/montreal-port-cargo-ships (by Doum066) CSC3 airport: https://flightsim.to/addon/7945/csc3-drummondville-airport (by tiking) CYQB airport: https://flightsim.to/addon/34757/cyqb-quebec-jean-lesage-international (by GeeBee) CYQB airport: https://flightsim.to/addon/99401/2024-update-visual-mod-for-geebee-s-quebec-city-airport-cyqb (byMatS2218) CSH2 airport: https://www.jpfil.com/quebec-fs2020/scenes/Aeroports-Chaudiere-Appalaches.zip (by Pierre Gallant) CYRI airport: https://www.jpfil.com/quebec-fs2020/scenes/Aeroports-Bas-Saint-Laurent.zip (by Pierre Gallant) Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1630 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards May 20, 2026

The Trans-Canada Highway – Part 8 (TCH-08) For Wed. May 20th, 2026 Our Trip To date this year, have travelled a large portion of the Trans-Canada highway: from Victoria British Columbia eastward all the way to Thunder Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. In this eighth trip following the “Trans-Canada”, the main route referred to as Highway 17 in Ontario, we will continue eastward out of Sault Ste. Marie more or less following the highway 17 route. By the day’s end we will have visited several towns as well as a few larger cities on this route those being Sudbury, North Bay and Ottawa, Ontario. The Trans-Canada Highway between Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa is primarily served by Highway 17, covering a scenic route of roughly 800–900 km (approx. 9–10 hours driving time) along the North Channel of Lake Huron and through the Ottawa Valley. The route is mostly a two-lane highway, passing through Sudbury and North Bay, with heavy truck traffic and continuing eastward to our Nation’s capital, Ottawa, Ontario. Key Route Details (West to East): Sault Ste. Marie to Sudbury (approx. 3.5 - 4 hours): Highway 17 runs east along the North Channel of Lake Huron, passing through towns like Blind River and Thessalon. Sudbury to North Bay (approx. 1.5 hours): The route connects the two major Northern Ontario hubs. North Bay to Ottawa (approx. 4 - 4.5 hours): Highway 17 continues southeast, following the Ottawa River valley through Mattawa, Petawawa, and Pembroke, eventually becoming a divided highway/freeway (Highway 417) near Arnprior before entering Ottawa. Sudbury offers a blend of industrial history and natural beauty, featuring top attractions like the interactive Science North, the iconic Big Nickel at Dynamic Earth, and expansive outdoor spaces such as Bell Park, Ramsey Lake and Kivi Park in the heart of the city. Visitors can enjoy hiking, paddleboarding, and scenic lookouts like Onaping Falls. The city is surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield and is home to over 300 beautiful lakes including Lake Wanapitei, the largest city-contained lake in the world. (We will take a slight 8 nm detour to travel directly over the city). North Bay is a year-round "Gateway to the North" destination offering a perfect mix of urban amenities and nature, centered on the shores of Lake Nipissing. Key activities include exploring the downtown waterfront, hiking the stunning Duchesnay Falls trails, cruising on the Chief Commanda II, and enjoying beaches. Ottawa, Canada's capital city is most famous for Parliament Hill, the historic ByWard Market, and the scenic Rideau Canal, which becomes the world's largest skating rink in winter. It features seven national museums, such as the Canadian War Museum, alongside iconic landmarks like the Fairmont Chateau Laurier and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. (Next trip we’ll take a tour around this city). Route Airports: The main route of the Trans-Canada is Highway 17. Our route in this trip is 426 nm in Northern Ontario travelling eastward. Route: Departing Sault Ste. Marie (CYAM), six mid-stops: CPL5 CYSB CYYB CMA2 CYTA CNP3, final destination Ottawa International (CYOW). Aircraft: We will need a fast-cruise of about 220-250 kts. Some GA favorites include the Beech King Air, Beech Duke, Beech Starship, Daher TBM, Piaggio Avanti, Pilatus PC-12 or other similar. I perhaps will use a King Air in this trip but as always please fly your aircraft of choice. FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Big Nickel - Sudbury, Ontario Add-on Scenery: Not many for this flight: All airports are in the sim but for some “eye candy” if you wish: CYSB: https://flightsim.to/addon/67325/sudbury-cysb (by MazerMart) (See *libs list) CYOW: (Payware is available from Roman Design or Simaddons) Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1630 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards May 12, 2026

The Trans-Canada Highway – Part 7 (TCH-07) For Wed. May 13th, 2026 Our Trip To date this year, have travelled a large portion of the Trans-Canada highway: from Victoria British Columbia eastward all the way to Thunder Bay, Ontario. In this seventh trip following the “Trans-Canada”, which is referred to as Highway 17 in Ontario, we will continue eastward from Thunder Bay more or less following the highway route and the northern shore of great Lake Superior. By the day’s end we will have visited several towns and cities on this route. This segment of highway, Thunder Bay to “The Soo” spans 700 km and by road offers a highly scenic, roughly an eight hour drive along Lake Superior. It is a vital, mostly two-lane, paved route passing through rugged wilderness, demanding careful attention to fuel stops! This route crosses the scenic Canadian Shield, featuring lakes, forests, significant mining and forestry communities. Route Details Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie: Highlights: City of Thunder Bay, Towns of Nipigon, Terrace Bay, Marathon, White River, Wawa, Lake Superior Provincial Park and area, City of Sault Ste. Marie. Crucial Tips: Fuel and food are sparse. Make sure you Fill up in Wawa and Marathon! Scenic Information & Essential Stops: City of Thunder Bay – Hosts the Terry Fox Memorial along our route departing Thunder Bay (x marks the spot on the flight plan). Visiting the towns along the highway: Schreiber, Terrace Bay, Marathon, White River*, Wawa* (CP Route) White River*: Hosts (Winnie the Pooh Park and statue). White River is known as one of the coldest spots in Canada! Lake Superior Provincial Park: Known for Agawa Bay, Old Woman Bay, and Sand River Falls. Pancake Bay & Batchewana Bay: Popular beach spots just north of the Soo. Chippewa Falls: A scenic spot near the midpoint of the entire Trans-Canada Highway. Wawa Goose: A classic photo stop! City of Sault Ste. Marie: “Soo” Lock system which joins Great Lake Superior to Great Lake Huron. (St. Marys River) (Marks CAN-USA Border) and host a Canadian Bush plane Museum. Airports/Route: This route is 361 nm in Ontario: departing Thunder Bay CYQT, three mid-stops: CYTJ CYSP CYXZ and final destination at Sault-Ste-Marie CYAM. Aircraft: We will need a slower-medium speed of about 150 for this trip. GA Piston Single is appropriate IE: C182, Comanche, Bonanza or equivalent. I, perhaps, will use a C182 in this trip but as always please fly your aircraft of choice. FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Sault Ste. Marie Add-on Scenery: CYQT: (Available as payware (Simaddons) (If you have it please use it, but sure don’t need to get it if you don’t have it! CYXZ: Wawa/area by MazerMart: https://flightsim.to/addon/105989/wawa-regional-airport-cyxz) (*libs) *https://flightsim.to/addon/64249/mazermart-object-library *https://flightsim.to/addon/105992/wawa-seaplane-base-watson-s-skyways Sault Ste. Marie Area: by MulberryWing CPX8: https://flightsim.to/addon/70878/cpx8-sault-ste-marie-water-aerodrome-and-canadian-bushplane-heritage-centre-ontario(*libs) MI8: https://flightsim.to/addon/69166/mi8-sault-ste-marie-international-seaplane-base-michigan (and locks) (*libs) CPX8-MI8 libs: *https://flightsim.to/addon/32010/seaplane-asset by 30west Soo Locks: https://flightsim.to/addon/2121/michiganderflyer-thelocks (by Casualb58) Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1630 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards May 07, 2026

Hi there guys.. It is Wed May 6th. - 0930 Eastern time). Something has come up and my wife and I have to head out of town in an hour and will not back until much later today so will not be able to fly today. (I have flown this route a few times so please feel free to fly the route today in my absence) (I'm sure Bert can provide good commentary on the route). Sorry for the inconvenience. Norm

The Trans-Canada Highway – Part 6 (TCH-06) For Wed. May 06th, 2026 Winnipeg Our Trip: To date this year, have travelled a large portion of the Trans-Canada highway: from Victoria British Columbia eastward all the way to Brandon, Manitoba. In this sixth trip of the “Trans-Canada” we will continue eastward from Brandon following the route of the Trans-Canada highway and by the day’s end we will have visited the city of Winnipeg, travelled across the rest of the province of Manitoba, entered into the province of Ontario and will have visited the cities of Kenora and made it to our destination city of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Trans-Canada Highway segment from Brandon, MB, to Thunder Bay, ON, spans roughly 900–1,000 km, traveling east on Highway 1 through Winnipeg, then using Highway 17 (main route) or Highway 11 (northern route) through Ontario. This route crosses the scenic Canadian Shield, featuring lakes, forests, and significant mining/forestry communities Route Details (Brandon to Thunder Bay): Segment 1: Brandon to Winnipeg (MB Highway 1 East): Approx. 200 km of twinned, high-speed highway through agricultural prairie. Segment 2: Winnipeg to Kenora (MB 1E / ON 17E): Crosses the Ontario border into the Canadian Shield, characterized by rocky terrain and dense forest. Segment 3: Kenora to Thunder Bay (ON 17 East): Continues East via Ignace. This section is known for its scenic views but is largely two-lane, requiring caution due to heavy truck traffic. Alternative (Northern Route - Hwy 11): From Nipigon, drivers can take Highway 11 to the northern route, though Highway 17 is the direct route into Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay Airports/Route: Departing Brandon MB, (CYBR): 6 mid-stops: CYPG CYWG CYQK CKQ7 CYHD CZUC with final destination of Thunder Bay (CYQT), Ontario. Aircraft: This route runs 475 nm with lots of stops and views and is designed for GA aircraft. We will need a fast-cruise of about 250kts. Perhaps we might take a closer look of Winnipeg MB, Kenora, Dryden, and Thunder Bay before we conclude this excursion. Some GA favorites include the Beech King Air, Beech Duke, Beech Starship, Daher TBM, Piaggio Avanti, Pilatus PC-12 or other similar. I perhaps will use a King Air in this trip but as always please fly your aircraft of choice. FP, itinerary, etc can be found HERE. Add-on Scenery: (All airports are in the default sim but there are a few free add-ons are available if you wish as below: CYPG: https://flightsim.to/addon/82441/cfb-southport-airport-airbase-cypg-portage-la-prairie-manitoba-canada (by Flightguy2023) CYWG: (Available as payware (Fsimstudios) (If you have it please use it, but sure don’t need to get it if you don’t have it) CYQK: https://flightsim.to/addon/88522/kenora-airport-cyqk (by MazerMart*) (* Requires MazerMart’s Object Lib) CYQT: (Available as payware (Simaddons) (If you have it please use it, but sure don’t need to get it if you don’t have it) Time and Weather Prefer to fly real weather if possible but if not, the few clouds, high clouds OR Jeff-Partly Cloudy-Jeff-1.wpr preset (included) might make a nice choice. For takeoff: set the simulator time to @1630 (ish) local. (This time simulates early dusk and sun will be behind us yet we should have enough daylight to make it to our destination under VFR conditions). Multiplayer Particulars Date and time: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 – 1800 UTC AVSIM Discord Server: https://discord.gg/K5Vy6UxWNm - AVSIM GROUP EVENTS-WED. COM1 Microsoft Flight Simulator Multiplayer: SOUTH-EAST-ASIA 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! Norm Richards-April 29, 2026