Vintage Flights


Woodcock, BC - Those Were the Days (Extremenly Difficult)

Description

With winds gusting to 30kts and no landmarks in sight, looks like you've got some fancy flying to do! The goal of this mission is simple: Get to Stewart, BC Airport... Alive! For a real challenge, navigate there only using the plane's original instruments (no GPS, VOR, NDB or DME flying. Just a plain old compass and a watch.)

Flight Setup

Aircraft: Sopwith Camel
Location: Woodcock, BC (CBQ8)
Weather: Scattered Clouds, Wind 16kts at 355 with gusts to 30kts and severe turbulence.
Date/Time: January 7, 1932, 10:30 Local Time

Waypoint
Type
Location
Freq.
Hdg.
Dist.(nm)
Alt.(asl)
GS (kts)
Fuel
Time
CBQ8
Airport
Woodcock
CZST
Airport
Stewart
286
79.1
114
39.5
0:41
Total Distance: 79.1nm Total Time: 0:41min Total Fuel: 39.5gal


Pearl Harbor, Oahu - Air Show (Medium)

Description

You have been requested to put on a special acrobatic display for the visitors of the Pearl Harbor. Depart and circle the harbor a few times to orient yourself. Fly over the stadium, waving your wings. If you're brave enough, try a touch-and-go landing on the aircraft carrier in the harbor. Finally, return to the Ford Island Airport.

Flight Setup

Aircraft: Vought Corsair
Location: Ford Island NALF, Hawaii (NPS)
Weather: Scattered clouds, unlimited visibility, no winds.
Date/Time: January 7, 1932, 10:30 Local Time

Waypoint
Type
Location
Freq.
Hdg.
Dist.(nm)
Alt.(asl)
GS (kts)
Fuel
Time
NPS
Airport
Ford Island


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