Spitfire over Oregon
Posted: 06 May 2007, 21:44
After seeing Peter and Trev's jaw-dropping pictures HERE I just couldn't resist getting that Portland scenery. Here's a few shots of the flight I made to check it out. Its the Plane Design Spitfire Mk XVI, by the way.
Taxying out at Portland International airport:

Tucking up the gear, power back a notch, trim for a gentle climb:

Off to inspect the new scenery:

As real as it gets:

In the cruise:

Only came up with half tanks, so its time to head for home:

Turning in on finals after a bit of a tight circuit...

Safely parked up for the night, while her proud owner goes off for a nice cold beer or ten.

Sorry its such a massive thread to download, but I really wanted to preserve the picture quality, and do both the aircraft and the scenery justice.
Taxying out at Portland International airport:

Tucking up the gear, power back a notch, trim for a gentle climb:

Off to inspect the new scenery:

As real as it gets:

In the cruise:

Only came up with half tanks, so its time to head for home:

Turning in on finals after a bit of a tight circuit...

Safely parked up for the night, while her proud owner goes off for a nice cold beer or ten.

Sorry its such a massive thread to download, but I really wanted to preserve the picture quality, and do both the aircraft and the scenery justice.