Leg 123, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates via a bit of Oman to Darab, Iran
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The area around Jebil Al Harim, North-East end of United Arab Emirates and Oman, is amazing. Awesome mountains and thanks to the patch yesterday, no trouble to get over. The Beechcraft Bonanza had a massive boost in engine power bringing it more in line with the real world version. It now flies about 1.19x faster and can climb up to 2,500 fpm. It’s quite a difference.
TAA has improved as well, images should be clearer now. Everything looks cleaner, no more slightly blurry instruments while down sampled from 4K. Of course the source data is still the limiting factor which was pretty good today.
12-23 Abu Dhabi Intl OMAA 3:55 AM Yas Marina Circuit
12-23 Al Ain OMAK 4:27 AM
12-23 Al Ain OMAN 4:33 AM
12-23 Al Ain Intl OMAL 4:39 AM
12-23 Al Maktoum Intl OMDW 4:56 AM
12-23 Dubai Skydive OMDU 5:22 AM Princess Tower
12-23 Dubai Intl OMDB 5:45 AM
12-23 Sharjah Intl OMSJ 6:12 AM
12-23 Umm Al Quwain OMUQ 6:20 AM
12-23 Adh Dhayd OMAO 6:31 AM Short Runway
12-23 Fujairah Intl OMFJ 6:37 AM
12-23 Khawr Fakkan OMKH 6:44 AM
12-23 Dibba OMDI 6:57 AM Faded Runway
12-23 Ras Al Khaimah Intl OMRK 7:07 AM
12-23 Al Saqr Field OMRS 7:13 AM
12-23 Dibba Al-Hisn OMDH 7:23 AM
12-23 Khasab OOKH 7:28 AM
12-23 Khasab AB OOKB 7:36 AM
12-23 Dib Dibba OODI 7:42 AM
12-23 Bandar Abbass Intl OIKB 8:04 AM
12-23 Havadarya OIKP 8:11 AM
12-23 Dayrestan OIKQ 8:23 AM
12-23 Bandar Lengeh OIBL 8:46 AM
12-23 Kish OIBK 9:04 AM
12-23 Lavan OIBV 9:20 AM
12-23 Lar OISL 9:52 AM
12-23 Darab OISD 10:17 AM Drone came landing
Flight time 6:22 26 stops
Where I left of yesterday, Yas Marina circuit, looking much better during day time
On board lap
Next to the circuit is Ferrari world with Yas Mall in front
Oddly the giant Ferrari logo is missing. It is on Bing maps, perhaps the AI thinks it’s a cloud?
Here it is, and a picture from the inside
The Palm Jumeirah, there is another one under construction (Palm Jebel Ali) to the South
Dubai Skydive, fun strip to land on
Princess Tower, 101 story residential tower with 6 underground floors for parking, retail stores and a mosque for residents. Sim tower!
Build it and they’ll come jump off it
Burj Al Arab, iconic hotel from $1,572 per night
The world islands, 300 private islands. Under construction again since 2018 after a 10 year break due to the financial crisis in 2008. However there are reports the islands are sinking back into the sea.
Burj Khalifa, 2,716 ft tall skyscraper on Burj Khalifa Lake, next to Address Dubai Mall
Perhaps this could be a mod for FS2020
Meyden Grandstand Horse Racing, can seat over 60,000 spectators
Al Marmoon Camel Racing, very popular in Dubai
Dubai International Airport, beautifully modeled in game
Mamzar Park
Al Tallah Camel Race Course, there are a couple around here
Time to head into the mountains, to Fujeirah
Fujeirah, capital of the emirate of Fujairah on the gulf on Oman (East of the mountains)
Khor Fakkan on the gulf of Oman
Up ahead is Naswa, a counter-enclave within the Omani territory of Madha, which is itself an exclave of Oman and an enclave within the United Arab Emirates. Funny borders here.
Flying on to Dibba, enjoying the engine boost. No more need to circle, straight up and over!
Dibba Al Hisn, a pene-exclave of the emirate of Al-Sharjah
Over the mountains again to Ras Al Khaimah
Incredible mountain pass at Jebel Al Jais
Phenomenal views
Rawdah, tucked away between the mountains in an exclave of Oman
Khasab, port city on northern Oman’s Musandam Peninsula
On the other side of the Straight of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas, Iran
Port city and main base of the Iranian navy
Sights include Gallehdari Bath, ancient Persian Bath house on the left
Indians temple, small abandoned Hindu temple on the right
Havadarya airport at the South end of Bandar Abbas
The Straight of Hormuz
Dayrestan on Qeshm, the largest island in the Persian Gulf
Sunset at 8:38 AM my time. I just saw the sun come up half an hour ago!
Bandar Lengeh, the weather is typically hot and humid around here
Kish island, a special zone of Iran
There is Harireh Ancient City to explore (left) as well as an undergound city (right)
Vast complex of ancient underground aqueducts dating back some 2,500 years
Lavan Oil refinery on the next big island
Mountain pass to Kūh-e Gāv Bast
Nakhle Kin
Lar, capital of Larestan County, Fars Province
Onwards to Darab, way fewer lights on rural roads after the patch
Darab, formerly Darábghird, or Darábgerd
There is a Shapur inscription (نقش شاپور) in the mountain side here
Great flight today, so much to see and always fun to fly between the mountains.