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VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 08-29-2022
As promised I created a Crew Pass for a General Aviation class flight. The goal is to fly low and slow and to get out of the "stratosphere" and explore the wonderful scenery, architecture and "oddities" found in the new MSFS2020.
These won't be just random flights. I will have flown the flight myself at least once to see if it "worthy" of being made into Crew Pass.
Of course these flights are catered to the new MSFS2020 and I do realize that some pilots have made the switch. That's ok, The other simulators do have add-ons that can make this flight possible. Now I can't attest to the visual "wonder" of any of the older sims and add-ons. But we don't want to leave anyone behind.
If any of you have seen some great VFR routes, scenery, wonders, etc; drop me a PM and I'll check it out.
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 08-29-2022
Just finished one from Naples, Italy to Palermo, Sicily. Should be a fun to add to the series.
You can preview the flight on my Twitch
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1575972840
Or on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/UjiDFE3xXeQ
Be advised, it is a long flight down the coast, about 4 hours.
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 08-30-2022
Second in the Coastal Series added.
Take off from LIRN-Naples Intl - Naples, Italy in your Cessna 182 Skylane, be sure to top off your fuel, you want to have at LEAST 3/4 tanks in order to have plenty fuel for the flight and any little side jaunts if you find anything particularly interesting.
Along the coast of Sicily you'll see some amazing engineering in the main Highway that cuts through the mountains.
Fly low and slow along the Italian Coast from Naples to Palermo. The goal is to explore the beautiful scenery made possible in the new MSFS2020 Online Mapping data.
Be sure to get a good fly by of the The Statue of Christ the Redeemer of Maratea on the top of the Mountain St. Biagio. Be advised this is a long flight, have plenty of fuel!
I've timed the departure so that you should get a breath taking sunset approach into LICG-Pantelleria, Italy
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 08-31-2022
Third in the Coastal Series, we're flying the Barbary Coast (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbary_Coast)
Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers (DAAG)
to
Tunis–Carthage Airport, Tunis (DTTA).
The North African coast, you would think it would be all desert and flat. It is surprisingly green, fertile and quite a bit of interesting terrain.
As usual, you can preview the flight on my Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1576799616
or
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/ETm2hwq7ACc
Unfortunately, I experienced an engine failure on final approach and crashed short of the runway.
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - AS 2 Tom Little - 08-31-2022
sonjamichelle Wrote:Unfortunately, I experienced an engine failure on final approach and crashed short of the runway.
:o Oh no!! Thank you for offering these flights Sonja!
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 09-02-2022
I've never flown the Beech G36 so I wasn't familiar with it. Looking at the footage later I believe, even though it said I had 50% fuel, I actually ran one wing tank out and never touched the other. With the Cessnas and a couple others I was used to switching tanks to keep weight and balance use all my fuel. I didn't think about that with the Beech, and I'm rusty as hell too.
The 4th flight in the series is a two-parter and is definitely an exercise in planning and fuel management. I flew the first half the other day, planned out the second half and will probably fly that this weekend.
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 09-02-2022
Sorry for the double post, but speaking of the 4th flight. I have it starting at Port Aranasas, Texas. In MSFS the code is KRAS, in the AirSource DB it is 2R8. I don't know how you handle airport codes, I did fly the flight in MyAAS, with 2R8 in the app and KRAS in MSFS. The flight recorded and PIREPed properly.
When I do the Crew Pass I'll mention the discrepancy, unless you change it in the DB. As it stands now, shouldn't be an issues as the flight was properly PIREPed like I mentioned. I do know that with the "Classic" flights a lot of old codes still exist for those flights.
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 09-12-2022
I'll be finishing the second leg of Coastal Flight #4 and posting it soon.
I got a little busy around the house and working on my servers. Aaaaaand I was waiting for my new "toy" to arrive.
![[Image: normal_Bravo_Throttle.jpg]](https://gallery.sonjas-hangar.us/albums/userpics/10001/2/normal_Bravo_Throttle.jpg)
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - AS 2 Tom Little - 09-12-2022
sonjamichelle Wrote:I'll be finishing the second leg of Coastal Flight #4 and posting it soon.
I got a little busy around the house and working on my servers. Aaaaaand I was waiting for my new "toy" to arrive.
Ohh very cool! Worth the wait!!
Re: VFR "Coastal Series" - sonjamichelle - 09-18-2022
I haven't forgotten the series.
I have been dealing with some serious electrical problems in the new house. All the outlets are new, but none of the wiring is three-conductor romex. IT is the original two-wire, so EVERYTHING but the kitchen and appliances are grounded. All my battery backups report a wiring fault. DUH! It has been a LONG fight with the leasing company to try and get it fixed. About 80% of the house is all on ONE single 20amp breaker. Not good when you have a few computers, tv's, printers, 3d printers, etc etc etc.
Once I can safely run my PC during the day without having to walk outside and trip the breaker every 20 minutes I'll get the rest of the flights up and work on the next series. I'm thinking of an island hopping theme for the next series. The Aleutians, Hawaii, South Pacific, Bahamas, etc.