UK VFR Tour // Leg 15 // Compton Abbas to Bristol // Photo Scenery

**andrewclaridge** · 08-01-2009, 06:28 AM

Leg 15 of the tour sees us head North West from Compton Abbas to Bristol. I hope you enjoy the shots of this scenic flight.

<<Map to follow later>>

1) It’s raining at the moment but looking at the gauges, I see that fuel is looking a little low so decide to head to the pumps to top up.

2) I make my way past the empty picnic benches towards the fuel pump…

3) I don’t know what “Micro petrol” is but I fill up anyway as it’s the only stuff they’ve got!

4) By the time I’ve filled up with fuel, the rain has stopped so I’m good to go!

5) Beginning the take off roll…

6) Soon I find I’m into some thick cloud…

7) Have you ever felt a bit small?

8) It isn’t too long before the weather is improving in my favour…

9) A quarry!

More to Follow…

**andrewclaridge** · 08-01-2009, 06:30 AM

10) A nice view of the English countryside!

11) As I near Bristol I have to make some turns to avoid�

12) Heading towards the airport�

12a) Here are the details for Bristol:

13) Full landing configuration(!) and on final�

14) Again � have you ever felt a bit small!!!

15) Parked up and ready for a nice cup of tea!

***Smutley*** · 08-01-2009, 06:45 AM

Absolutely awesome post once again Andrew.

**cianpars** · 08-01-2009, 07:17 AM

Nice shots Andrew, just wait till you start doing it in FSX.

IAN

**peer01** · 08-01-2009, 07:32 AM

A great start of my weekend Andrew!!!!!

**andrewclaridge** · 08-01-2009, 08:45 AM

Thanks guys!

Ian, I don't intend to purchase FSX. FS has taken up so much of my time (and money) over the years since FS5. I'm sticking with it for now but after I've finished this tour I am conseidering knocking FS on the head altogether and calling it a day.

**HardCub** · 08-01-2009, 09:35 AM

WOW!!! Another fine installment of your amazing tour Andrew ~ I am lovin' the shots and the story. You should do an EBook of this ~ I have the software for them.

WHAT???? I hope you are not serious about leaving FS altogether... (I) will sorely miss you, as will everyone else I am sure. Please don't leave Andrew... we all enjoy your presence here on the Forum.

**andrewclaridge** · 08-01-2009, 10:30 AM

Thanks Glenn.

Appreciate your reply. Glad you are enjoying the tour in the Carenado Piper!

PS: sent you a PM.

**HardCub** · 08-01-2009, 10:51 AM

Andrew; I got your PM. Thanks for explaining ~ sorry if I seemed to jump too fast on that last remark.

Have an awesome weekend, and I will be looking forward to viewing many more wonderful pictures from you in the future.

**aircav1970** · 08-01-2009, 12:21 PM

Another Great set Andrew,as Glenn said we would miss your presence here very much if you called it quits so I hope that you're not leaving us Compadre!