JU-46: Helgoland-Sylt (FSX)

The Junkers 46 (1932) was designed for (pressurized air) launches. It was used with the postal link service across the Atlantic, and two of them were based on the SS Bremen and the SS Europa. They were launched when the ships reached the port at about 750 miles distance, landing their mail some 24 hours ahead of their mother ships. After their Lufthansa service two of them were sold to Brazil. This virtual plane was designed for CFS2, customized for FS9 but doesn't work too well in my FSX. But I like this oldie very much so I gave it a try.

Here's a virtual flight from Helgoland to Sylt, 2 of the German North Sea island. I visited both islands in real life, and they are really amazing!

 

 

FSX Gold with Acceleration

Freeware Ju-46

Payware Helgoland scenery (Aerosoft, first version, there's a new version available)

Freeware Sylt scenery

Freeware Drzewiecki grass textures

Freeware HDE-V2 clouds

Freeware new moon textures

 

Please click on the pics to enlarge:

 

"parked" on the beach, near Duene Airport (EDXH)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rest of the flight in the reply******

Edited November 23, 2019 by peer01

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Sylt in sight.

 

 

 

 

 

Making a turn back to the beach near the village

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks very much for your visit!

GREETS!!!

Looking good, so far, my friend! :cool: At least you have the right type of landing accoutrements on your aircraft! I guess you are finally realizing that wheels and water don't mix.:eek:

Until now it all mixed VERY well you hear! :mad: I know some of you envy my amazing flying skills. PAH!

Thanks Charlie! :):cool:

Awesome flight and no mishaps! The king rules! :pilot:

A fine way to carry the mail Jan. Great pics. of the JU-46. That scenery goes very nicely with the theme of your flight. :cool: :cool: :cool: :)

I know some of you envy my amazing flying skills

 

:):):)

On the other hand, I guess that they used a catapult to launch the plane out from their ship

David, Larry and Gerard: THANK YOU!! :):):)

 

David: the planes were launched from the ships by an air-pressurized catapult. It was a big event for the passengers of the ships when the planes were launched. I can imagine! :):pilot:

Great flight Jan!!!!!!!!!! Good looking scenery, nice aircraft, what else could you want.

Some working gauges :eek: There's a great looking VC, but NONE of the gauges work.. :confused::confused: I had to add another panel... thanks for your comment John, it's appreciated! :)

David, Larry and Gerard: THANK YOU!! :):):)

 

David: the planes were launched from the ships by an air-pressurized catapult. It was a big event for the passengers of the ships when the planes were launched. I can imagine! :):pilot:

 

I’m pretty sure that would be a thrill!

That's great, I like both the aircraft and the scenery, and yes you are an amazing pilot Jan.

 

Coincidence I'm just working on another float plane, a Beech 18S, I had to tweak it slightly, but it is fine now, the nest step is to put my imagination in to gear for a texture lol.

 

Col.

Ädios Airlines.... And thanks for your comment Colin!