Aussie Group Flights Team - Low & Slow: Pyrenees Canyon Run

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:national_park: LOW & SLOW — PYRENEES CANYON RUN

Aircraft: Tiger Moth / Waco / Stearman
Cruise: 65–90 knots
Altitude: 2,500–4,500 ft
Route: LESU → LECD → LFNQ → LFCB → LESU
Break: 15 minutes at LFNQ

LEG 1 — LESU → LECD (Canyon Warm‑Up)

Distance: ~25 NM
Theme: Gentle canyon entry and valley transition

  • Depart LESU into narrowing terrain immediately after takeoff
  • Follow the river cut east through rising valley walls
  • Maintain 3,000–3,500 ft for best terrain immersion
  • LECD sits in a wide alpine basin — smooth landing and regroup point

Tone: Scenic canyon warm‑up with open valley finale.

LEG 2 — LECD → LFNQ (Deep Canyon Section)

Distance: ~30 NM
Theme: Tight terrain and deep canyon immersion

  • Depart LECD and re‑enter tightening terrain
  • Canyon walls rise sharply; expect light turbulence
  • Multiple bends and shadowed sections — stay low for best visuals
  • 15‑minute break at LFNQ for regroup, screenshots, and formation spacing

Tone: Immersive canyon flying with dramatic terrain contrast.

LEG 3 — LFNQ → LFCB (Ridge Run — Straight Line)

Distance: ~25 NM
Theme: High‑peak ridge run and open‑sky formation

  • Depart LFNQ and climb into widening terrain
  • Maintain 3,500–4,500 ft along the ridge line
  • Straight‑line segment — perfect for formation spacing and photography
  • Drop into LFCB from the high ground

Tone: Open, sweeping, and majestic — the high‑peak contrast leg.

LEG 4 — LFCB → LESU (Canyon Finale)

Distance: ~35 NM
Theme: Cinematic canyon return

  • Depart LFCB into a broad valley system
  • Canyon walls tighten gradually on the way to LESU
  • Follow the river southwest for a scenic descent
  • Final approach framed by steep mountain walls

Tone: Dramatic closing canyon — the perfect bookend.

WEATHER

Broken clouds, 10–15 km visibility, light winds.
Golden‑hour lighting enhances canyon depth and ridge contrast.

EVENT FLOW

  • Terrain‑driven navigation
  • Three canyon legs and one ridge leg
  • 15‑minute break at LFNQ
  • Ideal for formation flying and screenshots

NOTES

  • Maintain visual spacing in canyon sections
  • Use gentle S‑turns for formation control
  • Avoid ridge over‑climb to preserve realism
  • Perfect pacing for Tiger Moth, Waco, and Stearman groups

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

Regards, Paul

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Event: Low & Slow: Pyrenees Canyon Run
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Tiger Moth/Waco/Stearman
Speed: 80 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 11,500' 
When:  Monday 4th May
Start: 20:00z
Duration: 2hr 
Distance: 163nm 


Take off from Seo De Urgel(LESU)
Track 082 deg to La Cerdanya(LECD) 20nm
Touch and Go at La Cerdanya(LECD)
Track 048 deg to La Quillane(LFNQ) 48nm
Touch and Go at La Quillane(LFNQ)
Track 281 deg to Bagneres de Luchon(LFCB) 69nm
Full Stop Landing at Bagneres de Luchon(LFCB) +++ 15 min break +++
Take off from Bagneres de Luchon(LFCB)
Track 168 deg to WP1 2nm
Follow waypoints WP1 thru WP25
Track 035 deg to Seo De Urgel(LESU) 4.2nm
Full Stop Landing at Seo De Urgel(LESU)


Airport Details:

Seo De Urgel(LESU)
Elev: 2,621'
RW 03/21 Asphalt 4,204'

La Cerdanya(LECD)
Elev: 3,578'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 3,782'
RW 07R/25L Grass 1,778'

La Quillane(LFNQ)
Elev: 5,581'
RW 14/32 Grass 3,323'

Bagneres de Luchon(LFCB)
Elev: 2,014'
RW 01/19 Grass 2,459'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Seo De Urgel (LESU) to Seo De Urgel (LESU).lnmpln (5.6 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Seo De Urgel (LESU) to Seo De Urgel (LESU).pln (8.3 KB)

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