OT Landing approach to Queenstown, New Zealand.

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eugene Adams on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 - 11:35 pm:

A pilot’s view.
Known as the land of the long white cloud, if you fly into New Zealand you could well encounter this scenario. Hold on to your seat.

This is the approach and descent into Queenstown, New Zealand.
Spectacular.

http://www.chonday.com/Videos/pilotnewzdalnd1 4 min 11 sec. Click for full screen.
Sound on.
Near Queenstown I was intrigued by the name of an area, The Devils Staircase. I Googled it and come up with a video of a motorcycle hill climb.
'Riding up Devils Staircase', Karapoti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jmzx85ULrs 11 min


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 10:00 am:

WOW!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Terry Woods, Richmond, Texas on Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 10:17 am:

Best case for instrument landings that I know. Just hope the instruments aren't faulty


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Georgetown TX on Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 10:45 am:

Been there. Done that. We used EVS, so clouds were not an issue.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eugene Adams on Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 02:05 pm:

EVS = Advanced Vision System

The EVS-3000 is the latest in enhanced vision technology. Offering an uncooled solution that can detect all runway lighting, including new LED systems, the EVS-3000 lets you see through the worst conditions nature has to offer.

https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Search/Global.aspx?q=EVS-3000+Enhanced+Vision+Sy stem

http://www.flir.com/uploadedfiles/Eurasia/MMC/Tech_Notes/TN_0005_EN.pdf


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Nevin Gough on Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 02:46 pm:

My approach into Queenstown....


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eugene Adams on Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 07:52 pm:

If you have Google Earth and are interested in the location of the airport to the city, bring up Google Earth and type in Airport, Queensland, New Zealand.

Gene


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