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:tiger_face: Briefing Card — Tiger Moth Lombard Alps Vintage Drift

Low & Slow through Lakes and Valleys

:world_map: Route Overview

A vintage low‑altitude flight through Italy’s Lombard Alps — tracing lakes, valleys, and ridges from Milan’s foothills to Bergamo.

  • Departure: LILB Bresso Airport

  • Break Stop: Sondrio Valley — 15 min

  • Arrival: LIME Bergamo Orio al Serio

  • Total Distance: ~112 NM

  • Cruise Speed: 65–75 kts

  • Altitude Band: 3,000–8,000 ft

  • Estimated Duration: ~1 hr 30 min (incl. break)

:national_park: Segment Highlights

Leg Location Description
1 LILB → Lecco Foothill climb, entry to Lake Como
2 Lecco → Varenna Eastern shoreline, gentle terrain
3 Varenna → Colico Mid‑lake transit, open basin
4 Colico → Valchiavenna Wide valley, gradual climb
5 Valchiavenna → Chiavenna Gateway to mid‑Alps
:star: Chiavenna → Sondrio Valley (Break) Broad basin, 15‑min rest stop
6 Sondrio → Val Brembana Ridge hop, highest section
7 Val Brembana → LIME Descent through foothills

:airplane: Aircraft Requirements

  • de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth

    • Ideal for low‑speed valley navigation

    • Excellent visibility for scenic flying

    • Comfortable ceiling for Alpine terrain

:warning: Operational Notes

  • Maintain terrain clearance in narrow valleys

  • Expect downdrafts near steep walls

  • Avoid whiteout in flat‑light conditions

  • Monitor climb performance above 6,000 ft

  • Use valley floor routes for safety

:sports_medal: Event Badge — Vintage Drift Navigator

Awarded for completing the full Lombard Alps route, including the Sondrio Valley break, with stable terrain‑aware navigation.

:performing_arts: Narrative

A gentle Tiger Moth journey through Italy’s Lombard Alps — tracing lakes, valleys, and ridges in timeless vintage style.

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

Regards, Paul

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Event: Low & Slow: Lombard Alps
Aircraft: Tiger Moth
Speed: 80 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 7:00am
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 10,500' for avoiding terrain 
Start: 10:00z
Duration: 1hr 10mins
Distance: 97nm 

Take off from Alzate Brianza(LILB)
Track 058 deg to Lecco(WP1) 11.2nm
Track 329 deg to Varenna(WP2) 10.3nm
Track 023 deg to Colico(WP3) 8.4nm
Track 338 deg to Valchiavenna(WP4) 7.1nm
Track 035 deg to Chiavenna(WP5) 5.6nm
Track 111 deg to Sondrio Valley(WP6) 22nm
Full Stop Landing at Sondrio Valley(WP6) +++ 15 min break +++
Take Off from Sondrio Valley(WP6)
Track 208 deg to Val Brembana(WP7) 15.8nm
Track 174 deg to Orio Al Serio(LIME) 16.6nm
Full Stop Landing at Orio Al Serio(LIME) 

Airport Details:

Alzate Brianza(LILB)
Elev: 1,232'
RW 03/21 Asphalt 1,932'

Orio Al Serio(LIME) 
Elev: 776'
RW 10/28 Asphalt 9,430'
RW 12/30 Asphalt 2,766'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:

VFR Alzate Brianza Airport (LILB) to Orio Al Serio (LIME).lnmpln (2.6 KB)

MSFS2024:

VFR Alzate Brianza Airport (LILB) to Orio Al Serio (LIME).pln (2.5 KB)

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