Late afternoon flight - Humberside to Newcastle- VFR Scenery (16 pics)

[andrewclaridge]

Took a late afternoon flight in the King Air from Humberside to Newcastle. Was a very enjoyable trip. Hope you like the pictures, comments are always welcome!

Parked up and ready to welcome the "VIP" passengers on board...I can see Dave in his notorious red trousers...
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We were given runway 03 for departure. No taxiway so it's a backtrack along 21...
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We don't use much of the available 2196 metres to get airborne!
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We begin our initail turn and climb to 8500ft...
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A bit hazy again. Still climbing...
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I'm not familiar with this area of the UK so I can't identify the disused airfield for you! Answers on a postcard...
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I believe this is York but I may be wrong...
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In a right turn at 8500ft towards RAF Leeming...
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Passing RAF Leeming...with permission, of course! The sun is starting to go down now...
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Descending now towards Newcastle...
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more to come in the reply...

[andrewclaridge]

Downwind leg will take us out over the sea for a short moment...
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Like this! Slowing down for an Easyjet on final to land...
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Looking good on the visual approach to runway 25...
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We are allowed to mix it with the big boys and park near the terminal!
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A typical sight at Newcastle I believe...
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Now, are they going to send a bus to collect us!?
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[Smutley]

Very nice Andrew, cracking flight and post. :cool::cool:

[aircav1970]

Great stuff as usual,Good Looking KingAir!:cool:

[CycoFlo]

The usual top high quality Standard Andrew! Just perfect, I enjoyed the Flight very much! I hope I got an Seat reserved... :cool:

[andrewclaridge]

Thanks everyone - Sorry Florian, I had to put you next to Dave. Hope his red trousers didn't spoil your trip too much!!

[CycoFlo]

Well we had a lot of Fun after the Drinks were served... :D

[andrewclaridge]

PAH!! - no one told me we had drinks on board!!

[CycoFlo]

You were supposed to fly, not to drink! :p:D

[peer01]

I didn't see any drink at all!! :confused: What a great post again!! :cool::cool:

[andrewclaridge]

Thanks Jan! :)

[AlienA51]

Another cool post with one of my favorite planes..The King Air.:) ..great stuff amigo Andrew.
cheers!

Hope you like my video

http://media.putfile.com/The-King-Air-300

Gary

[FlyingKiwi]

Always enjoy your flights, and this one is no exception. :)

[andrewclaridge]

Thanks both. Gary the video won't play I'm afraid. But I'll try on my work computer later.

Cheers!

[VFR_Steve]

great set of shots again Andrew, I enjoy the same sort of flying in FSX.
Did you know version 2 of Gen X is out now, upgrade the entire lot for just £20 for registered costumers.

[andrewclaridge]

That seems like a great offer Steve. Unfortunatly I'm stuck with the first version of VFR scenery and FS9. :(

[AlienA51]

Andrews, I experience that it takes a while for the connection to kick-in the video, a little patience may help, also pop-up blocker- DirectX will affect the loading connection.
Good luck buddy :)

Gary

[yv35p]

Great post! :cool: love the King Airs

<<<I can see Dave in his notorious red trousers>>> hehehehehe :p i see hes wearing long white socks with his Alpargatas too LOL...Hey and is that Jan wearing those blue shorts and formal, shiny black shoes without socks?..yep...is their style, i know it (unfortunately LOL!!)

Best Regards,