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:blue_square: AEGEAN ALBATROSS PATROL

Classic Aircraft Event • Grumman G‑111 Albatross • Greece Sector

:airplane: Aircraft

Grumman G‑111 Albatross — Amphibious long‑range patrol aircraft, ideal for multi‑island water operations.

:compass: Route Plan

Start: Tatoi AB (LGTT)
Finish: Santorini (LGSR)
Distance: 187 NM • ~1 h 39 min @ 180 knots
Altitude: 12,500 ft • VFR

Leg Waypoint Location Type
1 WP1 – Lavrio Marina Pier Mainland Greece Water Departure
2 WP2 – Korissia Harbour Pier Kea Island Water Landing
3 WP3 – Loutra Therma Pier Kythnos Island Water Landing
4 WP4 – Livadi Bay Pier Serifos Island Water Landing
5 LGML – Milos Rest Stop Milos Island 15‑minute break
6 WP5 – Karavostasis Harbour Pier Folegandros Island Water Landing
7 WP6 – Aliki Bay Pier Paros Island Water Landing
8 WP7 – Tzamaria Bay Pier Ios Island Water Landing
9 LGSR – Santorini Final Santorini Island Land Arrival

:ocean: Mission Concept

A Cold‑War‑era maritime patrol reimagined as a scenic Aegean expedition.
Trace the island chain from Athens to Santorini, performing precision water landings at historic harbours and coastal piers.
Each stop offers unique terrain — volcanic cliffs, spa towns, and turquoise coves — showcasing the Albatross’s amphibious versatility.

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Recommended Conditions

  • Time: Late afternoon into golden hour

  • Wind: Light northerly (Meltemi effect)

  • Visibility: 30 + km

  • Weather: Clear with light sea haze

:sports_medal: Badge: Aegean Albatross Commander

Depicting the G‑111 Albatross banking over Santorini’s caldera with blue‑white architecture below, framed in metallic silver and deep blue enamel.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: Classic Airplane: Aegean Albatross Patrol
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Grumman G-111 Albatross
Speed: 180 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached flight plan
Alt: 3,500'
When:  Tuesday 7th July
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 10mins
Distance: 187nm 


Take off from Tatoi AB(LGTT)
Track 144 deg to Lavrio Marina Pier(WP1) 28nm
Water Landing at Lavrio Marina Pier(WP1)
Take Off from Lavrio Marina Pier(WP1)
Track 099 deg to Korissia Harbour Pier(WP2) 12.3nm
Water Landing at Korissia Harbour Pier(WP2)
Take Off from Korissia Harbour Pier(WP2)
Track 153 deg to Loutra Therma Pier(WP3) 14.2nm
Water Landing at Loutra Therma Pier(WP3)
Take Off from Loutra Therma Pier(WP3)
Track 161 deg to Lavida Bay Pier(WP4) 18.6nm
Water Landing at Lavida Bay Pier(WP4)
Take Off from Lavida Bay Pier(WP4)
Track 179 deg to Milos(LGML) 27nm
Full Stop Landing at Milos(LGML) +++15 min break +++
Take Off from Milos(LGML)
Track 097 deg to Karavostasis Harbour Pier(WP5) 23nm
Water Landing at Karavostasis Harbour Pier(WP5)
Take Off from Karavostasis Harbour Pier(WP5)
Track 016 deg to Aliki Bay Pier(WP6) 24nm
Water Landing at Aliki Bay Pier(WP6)
Take Off from Aliki Bay Pier(WP6)
Track 153 deg to Tzamaria Bay Pier(WP7) 17.5nm
Water Landing at Tzamaria Bay Pier(WP7)
Take Off from Tzamaria Bay Pier(WP7)
Track 148 deg to Santorini(LGSR) 22nm
Full Stop Landing at Santorini(LGSR)

Airport Details:
 
Tatoi AB(LGTT)
Elev: 769'
RW 03/21 Concrete 6,388'

Milos(LGML)
Elev: 1'
RW 08/26 Asphalt 3,477'

Santorini(LGSR)
Elev: 83'
RW 15/33 Concrete 7,205'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Tatoi AB (LGTT) to Santorini (LGSR).lnmpln (2.8 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Tatoi AB (LGTT) to Santorini (LGSR).pln (2.8 KB)

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