RTW Retro Flight #52 Beira to Lindi . . . . . . 1960

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DETA Flight 011 is a de Havilland DH0104 DoveHavilland DH-1-4 DoveH flying from Beira, Mozambique to Lindi, Tanganyika Territory (FQBR - HTLI). We have 1900 gallons of fuel on board for the six hundred fifty nine mile flight. The total flight time is about 4 hours and 7 minutes. The weather for most of the flight is for scattered cloud cover, but there is a chance for thunderstorms early in the flight. We will be cruising at an altitude of 9,000 feet.

 

Thanks to:

Aircraft: de Havilland DH-104 Dove in a 1948 DETA livery. The aircraft model is by Derik Palmer. Panel and gauges by Saverrio Maurri. FSDS parts and texture masters: Rick Piper. FDE, checklists and reference cards: Brian Withers. References and pilots notes: Brian Gibbs, Dave Booker and Tom Everitt. Textures: Garry Russell, Ian Warren and Derek Palmer. The DETA paint is by Andre Reimers.

Propliner AI & Traffic: CalClassic & FS Aviator - Tom Gibson, Mike Stevens, Jason Krogmann, Manuel Jagmann, Bill Towers, Nikko Yaginuma, Richard Wright, Frederick Coleman, Dave Jones, Paul Haak, Marty Lochmiller, Ake Lindberg, Harland Sandberg, Richard Wright and Gary Harper. www.calclassic.com

Scenery: FS2004 Standard and:

- Beira and Lindi Airports are from the 1960 Africa Scenery Package by Wolfgang Gersch, Harry Biard, Jaap de Baare, Mike Stevens, Tom Gibson, Nikko Yaginuma and Johan Dees. Available at www.calclassic.com

- Rwy12 and EZ Static Object and Scenery Libraries.

- FS2004 Classic Scenery Libraries V3 by Wolfgang Gersch.

- REX FS9 enhancements for sky, cloud, weather, water/waves, runway, taxiway textures, sun and lighting.

- Flight One Ground Environment Pro II.

- HDE 2.0 grass texture enhancement by Pablo Diaz.

 

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1. Passengers are loaded for the early morning flight to Lindi.

 

2. The hatch is closed and we are starting engine number one.

 

3. Taxiing out to Rwy. 30 for takeoff.

 

4. Up, away and retracting the gear.

 

5. Turning toward a heading of 026 degrees for Lindi.

 

6. Climbing through moderate cloud cover at 5,000 feet.

 

7. Cruising at FL90 about 65 miles out of Beira.

 

8. We have run into some heavy weather near Jimo, Mozambique. We can see the Zambezi River through the clouds below.

 

9. Near Chicôno, Mozambique we are still experiencing stormy weather.

 

10. About 330 miles into the flight and still in rough weather. We consider putting down at the airport in the small city of Gurúè, but figure our chance of finding it in this weather is slim to none. We continue on.

 

11. The static on the radio has cleared somewhat and we have contact with the airport at Montepuez. We calculate that we are about 190 miles from Lindi. We press on.

 

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12. Finally, the weather has begun to clear as we pass into Tanganyika Territory.

 

13. We see a three-quarter moon near the small town of Kitangari about 60 miles from Lindi.

 

14. Descending through 6,000 feet over the winding Lukuledi River.

 

15. Passing through 3,000 feet about 20 miles from Lindi.

 

16. Now level at 1,200 feet we pass over a small tributary of the Lukuledi.

 

17. We turn toward the airport that lies just across Lindi Bay ahead of us.

 

18. Flaps full and gear down we are on short final to Rwy. 4 at Lindi.

 

19. Main gear down. No tire smoke on bituminous surfaces.

 

20. Heading toward the turnoff we see the EAA DC-3 that left Beira just after us.

 

21. Taxiing to the terminal.

 

22. Parked and passengers offloaded. Thanks for flying DETA.

[adamb]

Outstanding stuff as usual Larry, I like the lighting strike behind the Dove, pretty cool!! :)

[lifejogger]

Super shots and flight Larry. That Dove is an interesting looking aircraft.

[pchmck]

Nice flight!!

[707jet]

Great flight & shots Larry, Good work, enjoyed it a much!!!

 

Thorsten

[NMLW]

Adam, John B., Peter and Thorsten thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked it. :)

[wolf2]

nother great presentation larry! love the time of day and lighting in those.

[NMLW]

Thanks Phil. I've always liked the early morning colors and long shadows. :)

[peer01]

I love your Dove!! :cool::cool::cool: Great vintage atmosphere Larry :cool::cool::cool:

[NMLW]

Thanks Jan. The Dove is a lot of fun to fly. :)