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:black_flag: SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS LOW & SLOW

Aircraft: Stearman / Waco Cruise: 100 knots Altitude: 3,500 ft VFR Route: EGPE → EGVZ → WP1 (Fort William) → EGEO → EGPF → EGPH Distance: 163 NM Duration: ~1 h 28 m Break: 15 min at EGEO (North Connel / Oban)

:airplane: LEG 1 — Inverness (EGPE) → Fort Augustus Airstrip (EGVZ)

32 NM — Touch & Go

  • Depart Inverness south‑west along Loch Ness.
  • Follow the Great Glen corridor with mountain walls on both sides.
  • Fort Augustus Airstrip offers a tight grass runway for a gentle T&G.
  • Maintain formation spacing and enjoy the mirror‑like loch below.

:airplane: LEG 2 — Fort Augustus (EGVZ) → Fort William (WP1)

23 NM — Overfly

  • Continue south through the Great Glen.
  • Ben Nevis rises to the west as you approach Fort William.
  • Overfly the town and Loch Linnhe for screenshots and group passes.

:airplane: LEG 3 — Fort William (WP1) → North Connel (EGEO)

24 NM — Full Stop + 15 min Break

  • Trace the shoreline south‑west along Loch Linnhe.
  • Rugged terrain and sea‑loch views make this segment spectacular.
  • Land at Oban (North Connel) for a well‑earned break and photo session.

:airplane: LEG 4 — Oban (EGEO) → Glasgow (EGPF)

48 NM — Touch & Go

  • Depart Oban east toward the Lowlands.
  • Transition from mountains to rolling hills and river valleys.
  • Touch & Go at Glasgow for urban contrast and formation discipline.

:airplane: LEG 5 — Glasgow (EGPF) → Edinburgh (EGPH)

36 NM — Full Stop Landing

  • Follow the River Clyde east toward the Firth of Forth.
  • Overfly the Forth Bridges for final screenshots.
  • Full stop landing at Edinburgh to complete the event.

:sun_behind_small_cloud: WEATHER PROFILE (RECOMMENDED)

  • Broken cloud at 3,000 ft
  • Light westerly winds (5–10 kt)
  • Visibility 20–30 km
  • Golden‑hour departure from Inverness for Highland lighting

:compass: EVENT FLOW

  • Highlands → Great Glen → West Coast → Lowlands → Capital
  • Touch & Goes at EGVZ and EGPF
  • Full Stop break at EGEO
  • Full Stop landing at EGPH
  • Ideal for formation and screenshot sessions

:memo: NOTES

  • Maintain visual spacing over valleys and urban areas.
  • Expect light turbulence near Ben Nevis and coastal cliffs.
  • Use gentle S‑turns for formation control.
  • Keep altitude steady for immersive Low & Slow experience.

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

Regards, Paul

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Event: Low & Slow: Scottish Highlands
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Stearman or Waco
Speed: 100 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 3,500'
When:  Sunday 7th June
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 1hr 40mins
Distance: 163nm 


Take off from Inverness(EGPE)
Track 221 deg to Fort Augustus(EGVZ) 32nm
Touch and Go at Fort Augustus(EGVZ)
Track 219 deg to Fort William(WP1) 23nm
Track 206 deg to North Connel(EGEO) 24nm
Full Stop Landing at North Connel(EGEO) +++ 15 min break +++
Take Off from North Connel(EGEO)
Track 139 deg to Glasgow(EGPF) 48nm
Touch and Go at Glasgow(EGPF) 
Track 083 deg to Edinburgh(EGPH) 36nm
Full Stop Landing at Edinburgh(EGPH)

Airport Details:

Inverness(EGPE)
Elev: 27'
RW 05/23 Asphalt 6,186'
RW 11/29 Asphalt 2,308'

Fort Augustus(EGVZ)
Elev: 385'
RW 03/21 Grass 2,051'

North Connel(EGEO)
Elev: 21'
RW 01/19 Asphalt 4,144'

Glasgow(EGPF)
Elev: 21'
RW 05/23 Asphalt 8,716'

Edinburgh(EGPH)
Elev: 100'
RW 06/24 Asphalt 8,395'
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Flight plan to support the event …

MSFS2024:
VFR Inverness (EGPE) to Edinburgh (EGPH).pln (1.7 KB)