Latest addition to the fleet

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   I finally reached the point of success to where I could afford one of my favorite planes, a Grumman HU-16 Albatross. I re-painted it in my previous livery, since I intend to fly this bird extensively in Alaska, but for now, she'll be hauling cargo in the Caribbean.

Here she is taxiing out on her maiden flight:

Looking small against a backdrop of gathering cumulus:

Passing over one of the many picturesque coves in the Grenadines:

And at the end of the day, the sun is setting...engines are shutdown as I wait for the tow boat at my base in Argyle Harbor, Carriacou:

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Brian_ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P/UT Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Location: California Points: 219	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brian_ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Latest addition to the fleet Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 6:49am
	I finally reached the point of success to where I could afford one of my favorite planes, a Grumman HU-16 Albatross. I re-painted it in my previous livery, since I intend to fly this bird extensively in Alaska, but for now, she'll be hauling cargo in the Caribbean. Here she is taxiing out on her maiden flight: Looking small against a backdrop of gathering cumulus: Passing over one of the many picturesque coves in the Grenadines: And at the end of the day, the sun is setting...engines are shutdown as I wait for the tow boat at my base in Argyle Harbor, Carriacou:


Edward Longe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Location: West Mids Points: 5138	Post Options Post Reply Quote Edward Longe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 12:55pm
	What a strange aircraft
	CAA= Cash Again,Again!

VH-MAL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List First Officer Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide AUS Points: 320	Post Options Post Reply Quote VH-MAL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 1:02pm
	Superb as always Brian! Malcolm

SpamValiant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P/UT Joined: 22 Mar 2009 Location: UK Points: 126	Post Options Post Reply Quote SpamValiant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 1:08pm
	That last shot is fantastic. I take it this is FSX. Any particular scenery enhancements? And for that matter, what version of the Albatross is it? I ask only because I'm planning on building a rig that can run FSX well, and that one pic has done more to persuade me than a week of research

TomA320 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Perth Scotland Points: 10235	Post Options Post Reply Quote TomA320 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 1:09pm
	Love the last one. I wish I could afford a new aircraft.

Brian_ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P/UT Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Location: California Points: 219	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brian_ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 3:36pm
	Thanks Guys, This is FSX and the Albatross is freeware (and easy on the frames) available here: http://www.fsdownload.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1187&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 The scenery is also freeware, courtesy of Paul Wheeler from FSWC. His sceneries, as well as some other cool stuff, can be downloaded from here: http://www.fswaterconfigurator.com/forum/index.php?board=17.0


ddavid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 03 Apr 2008 Location: Mid Wales UK Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote ddavid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 8:36pm
	Total immersion, Brian - excellent! BTW, are you in 'career' mode......? Cheers - Dai.

Brian_ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P/UT Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Location: California Points: 219	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brian_ Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 10:18pm
	Hi Dai, This one was started in 'Medium' mode (so I could lease right away) however, I just started a new company in hard mode, based at Friday Harbor, Washington. It sux having to fly a C172 again.


killerscout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote killerscout Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Mar 2009 at 10:30pm
	Awesome shots! And a classic bird too.

hermit825 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P/UT Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Location: PAFA Points: 113	Post Options Post Reply Quote hermit825 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 2009 at 8:59am
	I noticed she says something about Ketchikan on the nose....small world hehe I grew up in Wrangell AK Thanks for sharin the pic!