VH-KDK 35,668 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Decided to do another low approach to TAP to get a close up view of the strip. 1. Flying down that valley again. 2. Nice and low this time and well to the right side of the valley. The goat track points the way. 3. Used an HUD for the first time but it is challenging at a low height with a green background. 4. All looks good this time around. 5. Would liked to have the wheels on the ground before now, just hope I can stop in time. 6. Reverse thrust and hard braking now deployed. 7. The steep slope is doing it's work although the angle of this shot does not show it too well. 8. Nearly stopped, now all I have to do is park. 9. The C-17 has a very handy turning circle. 10. All parked up turned off. That was very immersive but I did not think it was possible and very surprising at only the second attempt. Now co pilot, get me the flight plan for Limberlost . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickel 602 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Nuts... Me thinks getting in was the easy bit! I want to see pics of the departure. With tanker support you'd reach Limberlost from here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bvdboomen 1,322 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 You must have beaten a record for big planes at Tapini. How about the take off? Did you manage that? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VH-KDK 35,668 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mickel said: Nuts... Me thinks getting in was the easy bit! I want to see pics of the departure. With tanker support you'd reach Limberlost from here. 1 minute ago, bvdboomen said: You must have beaten a record for big planes at Tapini. How about the take off? Did you manage that? Thanks Gents, I was going to bed now but as you have asked so nicely I will get them up in about 20 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickel 602 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Nicely? I asked with some suspicion. Clearly your rubber arm took much twisting. ;-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy1252 2,542 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Ha! Nice one Martyn. Impressive work! Going to try it with the B36 now? <grin> 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RJ 1,503 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Perfect landing. I would expect a band to greet you but locals must have fled for their lives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dolf8857 2,689 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Another great set Martyn! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voyager 1,258 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Outstanding set of shots! Voyager From iPad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voyager 1,258 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Outstanding set of shots! Voyager From iPad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradB 20,951 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Fantastic landing Captain Martyn !! . Cheers John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stillwater 12,954 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 How could I oversee this proof of greatest skills for 22 hours? Congrats, Martyn, for this job. One of the most extreme uses of Tapini´s runway, I am sure no one can beat this on any Orbx airfield, never. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iain Emms 15,083 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Fine set of shots. cheers Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olderndirt 7,601 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Almost speechless - nah. From what I heard, all recently sentenced local criminals were grouped over the "Welcome to Tapini" sign. If you stopped before running over them, all sentences were commuted. Think of the lives you saved . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bernd1151 2,572 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Martyn, I saw the first shot and said to myself: naaaa he won't, then: naaaa he can't and then: never. But you did. Did you record it on video? As others have said here before, take off is a challenge too, mybe a bigger one. But I have seen a Herc taking off from Lucla, so I shut up now and wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bermuda425 3,768 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 A bunch of crackerjack shotz! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PDX Flyer 644 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I am not sure, but I think the lyrics to that song is "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" ... not "Goat Track"? Also, those must be some pretty powerful reverse thrusters on that plane which allow you to land on that short strip. I did enjoy your C-17 flying adventure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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