Welcome to the 37th flight event in the Gunpilot’s Challenging Flights adventure series. This flight will showcase the rugged Pyrenees mountain range, which separates France and Spain. While our departure and arrival airports are both in France, we will not neglect the Spanish side. No passport required - it’s the EU!
Gunpilot is so far out in the boonies of Australia that he just doesn’t have the internet signal to host this week. He did plan the flight, but I am going to fill in as a substitute host. In addition to what no doubt will be scenic mountain landing sites, he has advised his plan features 8 lakes, so I’m sure there will be something for everyone on this flight!
When: Friday 25th June @ 2300 UTC
Where: France and Spain (and back to France)
Flight Duration: Approx 3hrs (depending on numbers attending)
Aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan (as always as flight planned around Caravan performance)
Server: SOUTH EAST ASIA
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/rpsHtJXy74
Pyrenees.pln (6.4 KB)
Voice Chat accessed by clicking on Comms Radio
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Cessna Caravan as all landing and other challenges built into flight are
tailored for this aircraft specifically
Turn Damage mode off as you will most likely suffer at least hard
landings if not full on crashes
Bring plenty of Duc Tape for running repairs
Crash Helmets are optional, Prayers are advisable
Embrace “SLEW” as it will be your friend by the end of the flight
Practicing to make Caravan landing approaches at IAS of between 40-50knts max will see you nailing difficult landings with ease and precision.
Make it easy on yourself to navigate around the route and accurately pinpoint the exact landing areas by downloading and using the free “LittleNavMap” s/w you can get on the web - you will never open the standard sim VFR Map again once you have tried this fantastic app that integrates seamlessly with MSFS2020.
