Part 166 – 🇦🇺 Adelaide to 🇦🇺 Marree
Distance: 589 km, duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Flight to a tiny outpost town of Marree deep in the outback of South Australia. Spectacular sights along the way, including the hills of the Flinders Ranges.
#AroundTheWorld #MSFS #MSFS2024 #FlightSim
Part 165 – 🇦🇺 Melbourne to 🇦🇺 Adelaide
Distance: 650 km, duration: 3 hours
Flight to the next major city in Australia over quite sparsely populated areas of the states of Victoria and South Australia.
#AroundTheWorld #MSFS #MSFS2024 #FlightSim
A small aircraft flies gracefully through a landscape dominated by vibrant, fluffy clouds tinted with hues of orange and pink, indicative of a rising sun. The plane is positioned slightly off-center and appears to glide effortlessly above the water, reflecting the striking colors of the sky. Below, a sprawling coastal town lines the shoreline, with buildings illuminated by soft lights, suggesting evening activity. The ocean mirrors the colorful sky, creating a harmonious blend of colors that enhances the peaceful atmosphere. Further in the background, the land continues, with darker patches of terrain contrasting with the glimmering water. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility, combining the beauty of nature with human ingenuity, set in a transitional time between day and night.
The cockpit of a small aircraft is the main focus, showcasing various controls and instruments, including a digital display and dials. A vibrant sunrise is visible through the large, curved window, with the sun positioned just above the horizon, casting an orange glow that fills the space. The sky is awash in hues of orange and subtle pink, complemented by wispy clouds that add texture to the scene. The aircraft appears to be cruising high in the atmosphere, suggesting a tranquil flight experience. In the foreground, the dashboard displays key information, such as altitude and airspeed, which are crucial for navigation. The surrounding cockpit features black and grey surfaces, adding a professional and modern aesthetic. A pair of windshield wipers can be seen on the window, indicating potential weather conditions outside. Overall, the image captures a serene moment during flight, highlighting the beauty of nature juxtaposed with the technology of aviation.
A small aircraft glides smoothly through the sky, captured in a diagonal orientation above a vast, rugged landscape. The airplane, equipped with propellers, showcases a sleek design with a white body contrasting against muted green and blue accents on its wings. Below, the terrain consists of rolling hills and jagged mountains, with varied shades of brown and gray indicating a rocky, dry environment. Shadows and highlights in the topography create depth, enhancing the rugged appearance of the land. The sun is low in the sky, casting a warm, golden light that bathes the scene in a soft glow. This illumination brings out the textures of the mountains and valleys, highlighting the intricate patterns formed by erosion and natural wear. The light also creates subtle lens flares around the aircraft, adding an ethereal quality to the image. In the distance, the horizon fades into a haze, suggesting a vast and expansive atmosphere beyond the mountainous landscape. Overall, the image conveys a sense of tranquility and adventure, inviting the viewer to imagine the feeling of flying over such majestic scenery.
A cockpit view captures an aircraft in its descent towards an airport runway at sunset. The expansive horizon is illuminated by a soft golden light, with the sun positioned low on the horizon, casting long shadows over the landscape. In the foreground, the cockpit dashboard displays various navigation instruments and screens, showing flight information such as altitude, speed, and heading. The controls and levers are neatly arranged, which indicates the preparation for landing. Outside the window, a flat expanse of land stretches toward the airport, marked by a runway lined with lighting and surrounded by sparse vegetation and buildings, visualizing the setting of a calm evening. The atmosphere is serene, suggesting the final stages of a journey as the aircraft approaches its destination, with the last rays of sunlight contributing to an atmosphere of tranquility mixed with anticipation.
Imperial Beach KNRS → Calexico International KCXL
As promised, a new adventure begins.
Takeoff just before sunrise in Imperial Beach: The colors of the clouds hint at a spectacular dawn. And I wasn’t disappointed.
A little fun with city names: Today's […]
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Kickin' it from Rome to Augusta in the incredible Microsoft/iniBuilds Fokker F27! #msfs2024 #msfs #flightsim
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A single-engine propeller airplane, white with red accents on its wings and tail, flies steadily over a vast expanse of calm, deep-blue ocean. Its nose points forward, wings level, suggesting smooth flight. The sea stretches to the horizon, its surface smooth enough to mirror the sky above: soft, white cumulus clouds scattered across a bright blue expanse. In the distance, several small islands emerge from the water, faintly visible against the ocean’s vastness. Sunlight bathes the scene, casting gentle reflections on the water and illuminating the aircraft’s polished fuselage. The sky is mostly clear, with minimal cloud cover, enhancing the serene atmosphere. The airplane appears to move toward the viewer, positioned centrally against the open water. No visible text appears in the scene, emphasizing the natural marine environment and the aircraft’s quiet passage above it. The overall impression is one of tranquil flight over an unbroken ocean, with distant landmasses adding subtle scale to the open seascape.
A small single-engine propeller airplane, white with red accents, hovers low above a circular island. The aircraft is centered over the island’s green interior, which features a mix of dense vegetation and darker earthy patches. The island is bordered by a smooth, sandy shoreline that curves gently around its perimeter. Surrounding the island is a vast expanse of calm blue water, reflecting the bright blue sky and scattered white clouds above. The sun shines intensely, creating a shimmering reflection on the water’s surface. In the distance, the horizon blends seamlessly with the sky, where fluffy clouds drift across a clear, radiant blue backdrop. The overall scene is serene, with the airplane as the focal point against the tranquil natural environment of the island and open sea. The water appears still, mirroring the sky’s colors, and the island’s landscape is defined by its curved shape and contrasting textures of sand, greenery, and darker earth.
The cockpit view from an aircraft displays a detailed instrument panel with multiple displays. The central section features a blue-illuminated attitude indicator and navigation screen, surrounded by control knobs and smaller dials. A magnetic compass sits on the dashboard, marked "D-MJXY". To the left, printed text on the windshield frame reads "CAUTION MAGNETIC COMPASS ERROR" and related warnings. Beyond the windshield, the aircraft flies over a vast landscape of segmented agricultural fields in varying shades of green and brown, interspersed with numerous wind turbines. In the distance, a large body of water meets the horizon under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The aircraft's nose, catching sunlight, glints at the center of the frame. The scene depicts a clear, calm flight over rural terrain near water, with the instrument panel reflecting navigation data and the landscape indicating flight over structured fields. Labels like "NAV" appear on the panel controls, and the identifier "D-MJXY" is visible near navigation screens.
A single-engine propeller-driven aircraft with a white fuselage and red wingtips moves steadily through a clear blue sky filled with scattered, fluffy white clouds. Positioned slightly left of center, the plane is angled gently downward toward the earth, suggesting smooth, level flight. Below, a vast agricultural landscape stretches across the horizon, defined by neatly divided fields in varying shades of green and brown, some bordered by dense, dark green forests. A small cluster of houses with red-tiled roofs forms a settlement near the center, surrounded by more farmland. To the right, a large rectangular building with a flat roof sits close to wooded areas. In the distance, low-lying land hints at coastal or riverine terrain under the bright sky. The scene conveys a tranquil aerial journey over rural terrain, with the plane maintaining a moderate altitude above the patchwork of fields, forests, and scattered communities. The overall atmosphere combines open space, natural beauty, and steady movement.
Helgoland-Düne EDXH → St. Michaelisdonn EDXM
A little filler until the next big journey starts.
The Beechcraft Bonanza brought me in perfect weather from Helgoland to the eastern side of the Elbe estuary. From here, I will sporadically continue heading […]
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A small single-engine airplane, predominantly white with a red vertical stabilizer, flies low over a vast expanse of calm, deep-blue water. It travels across a long, narrow bridge, which extends horizontally across the water’s surface. The aircraft maintains a steady course, its wings level and propeller visible. Below, the ocean stretches to the horizon, its surface smooth and reflective, mirroring the warm, golden light filtering through a sky filled with soft, billowy clouds. The clouds, illuminated from below by the low sun, exhibit a gradient of pale yellow to soft orange. Small, distant landmasses—including tiny islands and coastal formations—dot the waterway, their features subtly blurred by the distance. The horizon line separates the tranquil sea from the sky, where the sun’s glow creates a gentle transition from pale blue near the top to the warm hues at the horizon. The overall atmosphere is serene, emphasizing the aircraft’s flight over the expansive marine landscape under a luminous sky.
A small single-engine propeller aircraft (a Cessna 152), flies low over a vast, calm body of water during sunset. The plane moves across the frame, wings level, propeller visible. Below, the water mirrors the golden sunlight, creating a shimmering path toward the horizon. The sky transitions from deep blue at the top to warm orange and yellow near the horizon, dotted with fluffy white clouds illuminated by the setting sun. The sun itself is partially obscured by distant cloud formations, casting long, soft light across the water and sky. A narrow strip of land appears on the horizon to the right, adding depth. The overall atmosphere is serene, with the aircraft’s presence emphasizing the quiet beauty of the evening flight over water. The scene combines the aircraft’s motion with the stillness of the reflected light and cloud formations, creating a tranquil maritime sunset moment.
Aircraft cockpit interior, centered on a Cessna model, with prominent labeling "CESSNA" above the instrument panel. The panel features multiple analog gauges: an airspeed indicator showing 80 knots indicated airspeed, an attitude indicator displaying a blue and orange horizon with aircraft orientation, an altimeter, a clock, a vertical speed indicator, and a turn coordinator. A digital frequency panel lists numbers like 124.025, 120.00, 110.50, and 113.90. The aircraft, marked "DMJ52," is in flight, with instruments indicating active monitoring of altitude, speed, and orientation. Outside the windshield, the scene reveals a vast expanse of water with scattered islands under a bright sky filled with fluffy white clouds. Warm, golden light illuminates the cockpit and exterior, suggesting early morning or late afternoon. The horizon shows distant landforms beyond the water, with the sun casting long shadows on the instrument panel.
Inside a Cessna aircraft cockpit, a detailed dashboard features circular gauges for airspeed, altitude, and attitude, alongside digital readouts and toggle switches. The word "CESSNA" appears centrally above the instruments, while "DMJ52" is marked near the left gauges. A "WARNING" label is visible on the right panel. Through the windshield, the aircraft is descending toward a runway on a coastal island, bordered by calm blue water and low-lying landmasses with patches of green vegetation and brown earth. The distant horizon shows a mix of land and a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. The scene suggests a controlled landing approach over a water-adjacent airfield, with the cockpit’s metallic surfaces and control levers visible in the foreground, reflecting sunlight. The overall environment combines the technical precision of the aircraft’s instrumentation with a serene coastal landscape, indicating clear weather and smooth flight conditions.
Florida Keys Marathon KMTH → Key West International KEYW
This is it!
After 34 legs, I have now flown the eastern coast of North America from the eastern tip of Newfoundland to the end of the Florida Keys. What could be a better choice for flying the last […]
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A white propeller-driven aircraft with a red stripe along its fuselage flies through a bright blue sky. The plane maintains level flight above a dense urban area, its wings steady and engines likely operating. Below, the city features a grid of streets, clusters of high-rise buildings in a downtown core, and lower residential or commercial structures stretching outward. To the left, a large body of blue water, dotted with islands and peninsulas, extends toward the horizon, with visible shipping channels and coastal developments. Scattered fluffy white clouds drift throughout the sky, some near the aircraft, creating layers of depth. To the right, a major airport with runways and terminal buildings is integrated into the urban landscape. The scene captures a clear day with sunlight illuminating the city, water, and clouds, emphasizing the contrast between the structured cityscape and the open sea.
An aircraft with a sleek metallic, conical nose dominates the foreground, its polished surface catching light as it moves through the sky. The craft is in flight, positioned above a sprawling urban area defined by a grid of streets, a major airport with visible runways, and a wide river crossed by multiple bridges. To the right, a large body of water features island landmasses and coastal development. White clouds drift through the sky, some clustered near the spacecraft and others scattered above the city and water. The urban landscape below includes dense buildings, highways, and waterways, all visible under a bright sky with scattered cloud formations. The scene captures the spacecraft’s elevated perspective relative to the detailed cityscape, with the water and infrastructure clearly distinguishable.
A TBM 930 aircraft's left wing tip section is prominently featured, showcasing a black housing with multiple circular LED elements and a grid of red indicator lights. The white fuselage has a dark gray lower portion and a red stripe running along its side. The aircraft is in flight, captured from an angle that shows a part of the left wing. Below, a landscape of green fields, roads, and a large body of water stretches across the terrain near the coast. The sky above is clear blue with scattered white clouds, indicating fair weather. The tail fin displays the text TBM 930 in dark lettering against a white background with red accents. The aircraft appears to be traveling at a high altitude, with the ground and sea visible beneath it.
The image depicts an aircraft cockpit during a landing approach, viewed through the windshield. The cockpit contains multiple instrument panels with digital displays showing navigation data and analog gauges; a central screen depicts a flight path over a coastal area with blue water and green land, while labels like "D-MJXY", "HDG", "ALT SEL", "CRS1", "CRS2", and numerical values such as "120", "250", and "50" indicate active flight controls. The runway stretches directly ahead, a long paved strip flanked by grassy areas, airport buildings, trees, and a body of water. To the left of the runway, industrial structures and taxiways extend toward it, while to the right, the water meets a shoreline with small islands. The sky is partly cloudy with sunlight filtering through, illuminating the scene during daytime. The surrounding context includes a coastal airport environment with clear visibility, suggesting a smooth landing procedure. The aircraft’s instrumentation actively monitors approach parameters, with the runway centered in the view as the aircraft prepares for touchdown.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International KFLL → Florida Keys Marathon KMTH
How time flies! Today’s stage takes us from Fort Lauderdale via Miami Beach all the way to the Florida Keys. That means, the destination of this journey is almost in sight. Before we […]
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Sailing from Lower Belford to Shellharbour in the beautiful Black Square B36TP Bonanza Professional! #msfs2024 #msfs #flightsim
youtu.be/O8mgAG3qMhk
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - 'The Netherlands and Belgium' City Update Trailer | https://pressakey.tube/135239
#MicrosoftFlightSimulator #MSFS #MSFS2024
A white private jet with dark accents and a tail fin marked with “DMJXY” is flying at a low altitude over a coastal area. The aircraft has a streamlined fuselage with multiple passenger windows, a swept-back wing, and a T-tail configuration. It moves from left to right. The context includes a coastal landscape with a clearly defined airport runway on the left, bordered by green fields and patches of urban development. To the right of the runway, land transitions into lush green vegetation and sandy areas. The water beneath the jet shows a gradient of turquoise and light blue, indicating shallow coastal waters near the shore, with deeper blue hues extending toward the horizon. Small rocky islets and coral formations dot the water, and gentle waves lap against the shoreline. In the distance, a larger landmass with additional infrastructure is visible under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The scene depicts a clear, sunny day over a tropical or subtropical coastal region.
A small jet aircraft, flies against a clear blue sky. The plane’s nose points upward, revealing two dark engine nacelles left and right of the fuselage and bright landing lights. Its registration “D-MJXY” is clearly visible under the left wing. Scattered, fluffy white clouds dot the sky, which transitions from a deep blue at the top to a softer blue near the horizon, illuminated by bright sunlight. The aircraft’s wings are level, with visible landing gear retracted. The overall scene conveys a smooth, sunny day with the plane moving through the clear atmosphere.
A white private jet aircraft is centered in the image, viewed from the rear as it flies over an airport. The aircraft’s engines and wings are clearly visible, positioned above an airport complex with multiple parallel runways, taxiways, and terminal structures. The airport is surrounded by an extensive urban landscape featuring a grid of streets, numerous buildings, and areas of greenery. To the right, a large body of water with docks and marinas borders the airport, while to the left, dense vegetation and industrial zones extend toward the horizon. The scene includes highways connecting the airport to the city, patches of open land, and a distant view of more urban development under a partly cloudy sky. The overall setting suggests a major metropolitan airport near a coastal city.
A private jet airplane is in flight, positioned near the center of the frame with its tail and wings visible, seemingly on approach to a runway. The aircraft’s tail bears faint text or markings. Below, a sprawling landscape unfolds: winding highways cut through green fields and forests, with patches of water bodies and scattered urban areas visible in the distance. The horizon reveals a city skyline meeting a large body of water, likely an ocean. Above, the sky is dramatically divided, featuring large, fluffy white clouds interspersed with darker storm clouds gathering on the left. The scene combines natural terrain—dense forests, open farmland—with developed infrastructure, under a dynamic sky that transitions from bright blue to stormy gray.
Grand Bahama International MYGF → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International KFLL
After the quick detour to the Bahamas, I’m back in Florida. The approach into Fort Lauderdale came in from the east, flying directly over the airport. After a 180-degree turn over […]
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It's the Blackshape BK-160 Gabriel, model for #MSFS by Flying Fries. orbxdirect.com/product/flyi... Rather fun to fly and great visibility from the cockpit for scenic flights.
Big update for #MobiFlight v11, and it looks great! MobiFlight allows flight simmers to build custom Arduino-based button boxes and switch panels, then connect them to #MSFS and other #FlightSim-ulators to activate control surfaces and switches in sim. Supports anything from a simple warning LED […]
👀 Closer look at Appleton…
A few new sneak peeks from KATW — this time focusing on the terminal surroundings and interior details. ✈️
From landside elements to the smaller touches inside the terminal, everything is coming together step by step. 🏗️✨
More to come soon. 📸🚀
#MSFS #flyATW
A small single-engine propeller airplane flies above the ocean under a bright sun. The aircraft, light gray with a dark tail section, is viewed from behind as it moves toward the horizon. Above, a vivid blue sky stretches across the scene, with the sun high and centered, casting a bright glow and lens flares. Wispy white clouds drift across the sky in the distance, while the ocean below reflects sunlight, creating a shimmering blue expanse. The plane appears to be cruising at a high altitude, with no visible land or other aircraft in the frame. The overall scene conveys a calm, open atmosphere with the airplane as the central focus against the vastness of the sky and sea.
A white single-engine airplane flies low over the ocean, its wings level as it approaches a coastal island. The aircraft is positioned slightly left of center, moving toward the landmass. Below, the island features a long runway bordered by green fields and scattered buildings, with smaller structures near the shoreline. The surrounding water transitions from bright turquoise near the shore to deep blue further out, with sunlight creating a bright glare on the water's surface. The island's terrain includes varied greenery, small ponds, and a developed waterfront area. The plane appears to be on approach for landing, with the ocean’s clear blue hues and the island’s distinct land features providing the backdrop. The bright sun sits high in the sky, illuminating the scene with natural light.
A small twin-engine propeller aircraft with a black, red and white color scheme is approaching an airport, landing gear is currently extending. The fuselage features a dark black base with a white stripe and red accents running along its length, while the tail fin has a black upper section with red and white stripes. Visible text on the fuselage near the tail reads “TBM 930”. The aircraft flies through a sky where dark, stormy clouds dominate the left side, transitioning to lighter, sunlit clouds on the right. Below, a coastal landscape stretches across a large body of water, bordered by a narrow landmass with green fields, brown terrain, and hints of urban development. The scene suggests a maneuvering or approach phase over the coast under dramatic weather conditions.
A small single-engine propeller aircraft with a white fuselage and dark wingtips is in the process of landing, its landing gear fully extended as it approaches a paved runway. The runway, marked by continuous white centerlines and edge lines, stretches into the distance under a partly cloudy sky filled with scattered white clouds. To the left of the runway, low-rise buildings and expansive grassy fields extend toward the horizon, while on the right, a red-and-white windsock is visible near the edge of the tarmac. The scene occurs during daylight hours, with natural sunlight illuminating the aircraft, the runway, and the surrounding landscape.
Vero Beach Regional KVRB → Grand Bahama International MYGF
A few miles east of Florida lie the Bahamas. Since I’m already in the area, I thought a quick detour there would definitely be worth it. And it was.
#FlightSim #MSFS #Florida #VeroBeach #Bahamas #Freeport #Daher #TBM
A white single-engine aircraft with a red stripe and dark tail flies low over a coastal landscape. The plane is positioned near the edge of a wide waterway, its wings parallel to the shoreline. Below, a long, narrow peninsula stretches along the water, lined with residential neighborhoods, a major road, and scattered commercial structures. To the right, the water continues into an inlet bordered by more developed areas. The scene is shrouded in thick gray fog, obscuring distant buildings and softening the horizon. The aircraft appears to be navigating the coastal corridor, with the overcast atmosphere creating a muted, hazy view of the landscape.
An aircraft cockpit is the central focus, with a canopy framing a view of the sky and terrain below. Below a runway is visible (Space Shuttle Landing Facility). Inside, multiple digital displays show flight instruments, navigation data, and maps with blue, green, and orange interfaces. Control panels with switches and buttons line the front. A circular gauge nearby shows "21" and other markers. Through the windshield, green forested areas and a long runway stretch beneath the aircraft, with clouds visible in the distance. The cockpit's interior combines sleek modern instrumentation against a dark background.
A small white private jet with a dark red tail stripe flies above a sprawling coastal landscape. The aircraft, a single-engine turboprop, is positioned slightly left of center, descending toward a complex central facility (Space Launch Complex 39A) This facility features a large octagonal layout with multiple buildings, paved roads, and two prominent black cylindrical towers. Surrounding the facility are numerous interconnected water bodies, including lakes and narrow waterways, interspersed with green forested areas. To the right, a sandy shoreline meets the ocean, with waves visible along the edge. Extending outward from the facility, a network of roads and additional structures connects to the wider region, which includes more water bodies and distant landmasses. The scene captures a detailed aerial view, emphasizing the contrast between the structured facility, natural waterways, and coastal terrain.
A small aircraft with a white fuselage and red-black tail accents flies at low altitude over a narrow coastal landmass. Its wings are level. The landscape is a slender peninsula bordered by two large bodies of water: a deep blue ocean with gentle waves on the left and a lighter-colored sea with small islands on the right. Dense green forests cover much of the terrain, interspersed with winding roads and infrastructure including an airport complex with multiple runways, hangars, and buildings. The sky above has a thin layer of clouds, allowing soft sunlight to illuminate the area, creating a mix of light and shadow across the land and water. The scene captures the plane in flight amid the natural and manmade features of the coastal region.
Daytona Beach International KDAB → Vero Beach Regional KVRB
About halfway along is Cape Canaveral. I’ve flown around the area a bit by hand. I’ve really underestimated the size of the place.
As on the previous legs, the weather was again unsettled and windy […]
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Soaring from Orléans to Paris in the significant Microsoft/BlueMesh Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis! #msfs #msfs2024 #flightsim
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Black Square's new Caravan Professional add-ons for MSFS 2020/2024 are now available for you to fly - Passenger, Amphibian & Cargo and Bundle packs available! tinyurl.com/3juye3ed
@MSFSofficial
#MSFS
#MSFS2024
Bumpin' from Yuma to Burbank in the pitch perfect FlightFX Piaggio P.180 Avanti II! #msfs #msfs2024 #flightsim
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An aircraft is positioned on a runway marked with the numbers 23 and 32, its landing lights illuminating the wet pavement near the intersection of two taxiways. The scene is enveloped in thick fog, which diffuses light and reduces visibility, making distant objects like the air traffic control tower appear faint and ethereal. The runway surface features bold white directional markings, including dashed lines, solid stripes, and numerical identifiers, while extended runways stretch into the haze, lined with blue and red lights. Surrounding the paved areas are dark, grassy fields, and the fog creates a uniform gray backdrop that blurs the horizon. The aircraft’s presence suggests preparation for takeoff or landing under low-visibility conditions, with the control tower standing prominently in the background despite the reduced clarity. The overall atmosphere is quiet and muted, emphasizing the industrial scale of the airport amid the foggy conditions.
A small single-engine propeller airplane is flying through a dark sky with its landing lights illuminated, creating bright spots ahead of the aircraft. The plane is light-colored, possibly white or light gray, with darker accents along the fuselage and tail section. The background is a uniform deep blue-gray, indicating either nighttime or twilight with no visible clouds. The aircraft is positioned toward the left side of the frame, moving across the upper portion of the visible area. No other objects or features are present, emphasizing the solitary flight against the vast, dim sky. The overall scene conveys a sense of quiet movement through an empty, dark atmosphere.
A small turboprop aircraft with a white fuselage and a dark vertical stabilizer featuring a red accent flies steadily above a suburban area. The plane’s landing gear is retracted, indicating it’s in flight, with its wings extending horizontally. Below, a dense pattern of residential neighborhoods unfolds, characterized by single-family homes with varied roof colors, winding streets, and patches of lush green trees. Larger wooded areas and open fields intersperse the housing developments, with a few water bodies reflecting light. In the distance, the landscape stretches toward a hazy horizon under a sky filled with scattered, fluffy white clouds. The lighting suggests a bright, clear day with sunlight filtering through the clouds, casting soft shadows over the terrain. The aircraft appears at a moderate altitude, offering a clear view of the detailed ground features beneath it, including streets, trees, and distant urban structures.
Airplane cockpit interior featuring three digital flight display screens. Left and right screens show altitude, airspeed, and heading data on blue and yellow backgrounds with color-coded meters, while the center screen displays a navigation map with green terrain, blue water, and a curved flight path. Below the displays, a control panel includes knobs and switches labeled ALT, HDG, VS, CRS, ALT SEL, CRS SEL, and BAND. Through the windshield, the aircraft is positioned above a runway, with surrounding landscape including dense green trees, suburban neighborhoods with houses and roads, open fields, and distant urban areas under a partly cloudy sky. A red warning label on the right side reads WARNING TURN ON, and a circular gauge near the top right of the windshield shows the number 24. The scene captures the cockpit’s layout and the aircraft’s approach toward the runway.
Jacksonville Executive KCRG → Daytona Beach International KDAB
Through the flight, I learned that the famous Daytona International Speedway is located right next to the airport.
The weather was very changeable today, so I don’t need to mention again that […]
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My other AI ATC package, BeyondATC, doesn't support #XPlane, so that was the reasoning behind resubscribing. Unfortunately, a number of the features are #MSFS only, but it still performed very well to add ATC features to this long flight- even coping with my time-skipping-to-waypoints!
Part 164 – 🇦🇺 Hobart to 🇦🇺 Melbourne
Distance: 610 km, duration: 3 hours 35 minutes
Medium range flight across Tasmania's interior and then over Bass Strait back to Australia mainland, reaching the capital of Victoria, Melbourne.
#AroundTheWorld #MSFS #MSFS2024 #FlightSim
A small, single-engine propeller airplane with a white body and red accents on the tail and rear fuselage flies low over a densely forested landscape. The aircraft is angled slightly upward, suggesting it is either climbing or maintaining steady flight. The registration D-MJXY is visible on the side of the fuselage. Below the plane, a vast expanse of green forest stretches out, broken occasionally by clearings, fields, and patches of farmland. A long, straight runway from a former airport is visible through the forest, running parallel to the planes flight path. The horizon reveals a mix of flat terrain and distant fields, with the sky above mostly clear, dotted with scattered clouds. The scene conveys a sense of open space and natural landscape, with the airplane as the only visible sign of human activity.
The cockpit dashboard of a Cessna aircraft shows a clear view of the instrument panel and the runway ahead. The central panel includes an airspeed indicator reading 55 knots, an attitude indicator showing the aircraft level, an altimeter, a turn coordinator, a heading indicator, and a vertical speed indicator. Two radio stacks display frequencies 132.650, 124.850, 110.50, and 113.90. The aircraft registration D-MJXY is visible above the center console. Outside, the runway stretches straight ahead, flanked by green fields and clusters of trees under a partly cloudy sky. The scene suggests the aircraft is either preparing for takeoff or in the early stages of landing.
A small white and red single-engine propeller aircraft flies just above a narrow, straight concrete runway. The plane is slightly banked, suggesting it is taking off. The runway cuts through a dense, green forest that extends into the distance, with patches of open fields and clusters of trees visible on either side. The sky above is mostly clear, dotted with scattered clouds, and the landscape below appears flat and expansive, giving a sense of openness and natural surroundings.
The cockpit of a Cessna aircraft shows the instrument panel with the registration D-MJXY visible. The airspeed indicator reads approximately 90 knots, and the altimeter, vertical speed indicator, heading indicator, and turn coordinator are clearly visible. Outside the windshield, a large, dome-shaped industrial structure sits amidst a forested landscape. The sky is partly cloudy, with patches of blue visible. The aircraft appears to be in level flight, passing near the structure, which stands out due to its size and metallic appearance. The surrounding area is dense with green forest, interspersed with clearings and fields. The horizon shows a mix of flat terrain and distant tree lines.
Natürlich klar, dass ich mir das auch mal aus der Luft angeschaut habe.
Mit der guten alten Cessna 152 von Schönhagen EDAZ nach Berlin Brandenburg International EDDB, mit kleinem Abstecher über Cargolifter/Tropcial Islands.
#FlightSim #MSFS #Schönhagen […]
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Mit einer Wilga über einem ehemaligen Landeplatz für Agrarflieger.
Sehr interessanter thread. Auch falls mal jemand wieder Spots für ein bisschen Outdoor-Fliegen sucht. :-)
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#msfs #flightsim #flugsimluation #ddr #agrarflieger
A small twin-engine private jet with a white fuselage, dark blue tail, and red accent stripe is in flight, positioned slightly left of center. The aircraft flies low, its nose angled slightly upward, suggesting steady navigation. It moves across a vast landscape defined by a complex network of winding rivers that reflect sunlight into a bright, shimmering ribbon. The sky is clear and deep blue, with the sun high in the sky creating a pronounced lens flare. Below, the terrain is predominantly brown and arid, interspersed with clusters of green vegetation, while distant horizons blend into a hazy line. The plane’s tail displays the letters TMC in dark text against the light background. The scene depicts a serene aerial journey over a delta-like region under a bright, clear day.
A small airplane with a white fuselage, dark tail, and extended landing gear is descending toward a coastal area. Below, a long sandy beach curves along the edge of a deep blue ocean, bordered by dense green forests and scattered residential neighborhoods. The landscape features numerous small lakes and winding waterways, with flat terrain extending into the distance under a clear, bright blue sky. The aircraft is positioned centrally above the coastline, with its landing gear lowered, indicating preparation for landing near the populated shoreline. The scene captures a smooth approach to land over a mix of natural and developed areas, with the ocean on one side and the horizon visible under a cloudless sky. The terrain below includes patches of developed land, forested regions, and small bodies of water, all under a vast expanse of clear blue sky.
A small white single-engine airplane flies low over a coastal landscape. Below, a sandy beach curves along the ocean’s edge, bordered by a strip of residential neighborhoods with red-tiled roofs. To the left, dense green forests and scattered waterways, including a winding river, stretch toward the horizon. Interconnected roads and patches of developed land with houses and parks are visible. In the distance, the ocean meets the sky under a clear blue atmosphere. The scene captures a sunny day with the plane positioned centrally, moving over a mix of natural and human-made environments.
Inside an aircraft cockpit, the main display panels show active flight instruments and navigation data. Three primary screens dominate the panel: the left screen features an attitude indicator with a heading of 319 degrees, a glide slope indicator, and altitude information; the central screen displays a map with green terrain, blue water bodies, and navigation details including Approach - KCRG-ILS-32 and Active Nav; the right screen mirrors the left with similar metrics. Knobs and switches on the panel are labeled with functions like HDG, ALT SEL, CRS, and D-MJXY is visible near the top. Outside the cockpit, the windshield reveals a clear view of a landscape with suburban residential areas, industrial buildings, a large runway, and multiple bodies of water under a bright sky. The aircraft is approaching a landing, as indicated by the navigation data and runway alignment.
Savannah/Hilton Head International KSAV → Jacksonville Executive KCRG
After a brief stop in Georgia, I’ve now arrived in Florida. The weather was perfect: endless blue skies stretched as far as the eye could see, a fitting welcome to the Sunshine State. The […]
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Floating from Terrace to Prince Rupert in the cool Cockspur A22! #flightsim #msfs2024 #msfs
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Ground work at Appleton International Airport (KATW). 🇺🇸✈️
Custom apron textures, tire rubber, surface wear and detailed ground markings carefully recreated to match the real airport. 🎨🛞
Small details make a big difference while taxiing. 🚖✨
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