Disaster Flight

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Disaster Flight

Postby Flying Mouse » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:38 pm

So I decided to load 2 PAX, no cargo, 50% fuel and do a scenery trip around Honolulu.

Flying real weather did not turn out to be a nice day for sightseeing. I wanted to fly the whole island but weather cut the trip short.

Made a few turns and then flew heading for approach on RWY 4L. RWY 4R used by heavies.

A few NM out my engine flame-out. FsPx report indicated a drop in oil, which I did not note, I had to ditch. No-one died, plane is a write-off and insurance only cover 66% of costs.

It is Nick's fault, green lizzard dudes I guess.

Just cleared the mountains, east of Honolulu.
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Turning back West.
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Crossing over the harbor down the main beachfront area.
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Getting ready to turn back West again.
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Few miles out I had a flame out. Set transponder to 7700, declared an emergency, secured the engine and glided for the ditch.

FsPx lets you float if you land softly on water.
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby SubZer0 » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:42 pm

I plan on buying FSPX soon. I can't wait!
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby Flying Mouse » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:46 pm

I plan on buying FSPX soon. I can't wait!


Worth every penny. Have 79 hours logged. Mostly in the 182 RGII.

Done 83 flights, only had 3 incidents:

1) Gear got stuck, belly landing. I did not service my plane  ;D
2) Bird strike @ Martha's vineyard.
3) Engine flame out due to oil loss @ Honolulu tonight.

Flight rating of 98%, my PAX loves me  ;D
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby scalper_old » Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:09 pm

Thats pretty cool
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby BigTruck » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:53 pm

At least the water is warm in Hawaii  ;)
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby skoker » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:57 pm

[quote]At least the water is warm in Hawaii
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby lunitic_8 » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:23 pm

:o :o :o :o :o :o 'nuff said
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby Flying Mouse » Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:57 pm

Thank you for the comments all   ;)

[quote][quote]At least the water is warm in Hawaii
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby Barbr » Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:03 am

Nice photos, and awesome recovery!

I wish FSPx wouldn't make me feed the passengers every 4 hours! Sheesh, when was the last time my flights served that often?
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby tcco94 » Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:13 am

Nice photos, and awesome recovery!

I wish FSPx wouldn't make me feed the passengers every 4 hours! Sheesh, when was the last time my flights served that often?

Virtual worlds ::) ::)
Im sure the flight attendants are nice too....
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby Lo0u » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:08 am

Great shot's love the Ground texture!
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby homebrewer » Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:33 am

What means FSPX?
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Re: Disaster Flight

Postby Flying Mouse » Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:03 am

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