. slides/Flugurlaub0001.jpg Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 This was our trip take off from Birrfeld (LSZF) Switzerland in our Cessna 177B Cardinal to Montpellier (LFMT). Second leg to Ampuriabrava (LEAP) Spain. Third leg to San Sebastian (LESO). Fourth leg to Le Puy (LFHP). Fith leg to Tannhein (EDMT) And then back home to Birrfeld. All in all we flew 1363 nm. This was our trip take off from Birrfeld (LSZF) Switzerland in our Cessna 177B Cardinal to Montpellier (LFMT). Second leg to Ampuriabrava (LEAP) Spain. Third leg to San Sebastian (LESO). Fourth leg to Le Puy (LFHP). Fith leg to Tannhein (EDMT) And then back home to Birrfeld. All in all we flew 1363 nm. slides/Flugurlaub0001.jpg slides/Flugurlaub000.jpg Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 First Leg from Birrfeld to Montpellier. 301 nm First Leg from Birrfeld to Montpellier. 301 nm slides/Flugurlaub000.jpg slides/Flugurlaub002.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The Crew: Fabian, my wife Irene and myself shortly before take off in Birrfeld. The Crew: Fabian, my wife Irene and myself shortly before take off in Birrfeld. slides/Flugurlaub002.JPG slides/Flugurlaub004.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The weather was a bit challenging according to the forecast but after checking back with swiss meteo they thought it was possible to fly the leg along a huge cold front. The weather was a bit challenging according to the forecast but after checking back with swiss meteo they thought it was possible to fly the leg along a huge cold front. slides/Flugurlaub004.JPG slides/Flugurlaub007.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Visibility was still ok on our way to Geneva. Visibility was still ok on our way to Geneva. slides/Flugurlaub007.JPG slides/Flugurlaub008.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 To avoid the TMA of Geneva we used the transit route south to Annecy. To avoid the TMA of Geneva we used the transit route south to Annecy. slides/Flugurlaub008.JPG slides/Flugurlaub010.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Fabian PIC (Pilot in Command) on our first leg. Fabian PIC (Pilot in Command) on our first leg. slides/Flugurlaub010.JPG slides/Flugurlaub011.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Airfield Ecuvillens Switzerland this was my first Airfield to land at during my 270 km solo navigation flight. Airfield Ecuvillens Switzerland this was my first Airfield to land at during my 270 km solo navigation flight. slides/Flugurlaub011.JPG slides/Flugurlaub013.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Over Lake Geneva Over Lake Geneva slides/Flugurlaub013.JPG slides/Flugurlaub016.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Flying along the cold front. Flying along the cold front. slides/Flugurlaub016.JPG slides/Flugurlaub018.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Flying at Flightlevel 105 (ca. 10500 ft based on standard pressure 1013 mbar). Flying at Flightlevel 105 (ca. 10500 ft based on standard pressure 1013 mbar). slides/Flugurlaub018.JPG slides/Flugurlaub017.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Continuing via Grenoble to Montpellier. Continuing via Grenoble to Montpellier. slides/Flugurlaub017.JPG slides/Flugurlaub020.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Grenoble Airport Grenoble Airport slides/Flugurlaub020.JPG slides/Flugurlaub021.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We were above the CTR of Grenoble when we crossed. We were above the CTR of Grenoble when we crossed. slides/Flugurlaub021.JPG slides/Flugurlaub023.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Flying along the river Rhône Flying along the river Rhône slides/Flugurlaub023.JPG slides/Flugurlaub025.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The cold front looked quite scary and listening to the Lyon Information it sounded as if the had heavy rain and gusty winds up to 50 kt. The cold front looked quite scary and listening to the Lyon Information it sounded as if the had heavy rain and gusty winds up to 50 kt. slides/Flugurlaub025.JPG slides/Flugurlaub028.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We made it the cloud base was rising with every mile. We made it the cloud base was rising with every mile. slides/Flugurlaub028.JPG slides/Flugurlaub030.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 No idea wht they are doing here but its quite a visible landmark. No idea wht they are doing here but its quite a visible landmark. slides/Flugurlaub030.JPG slides/Flugurlaub031.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub031.JPG slides/Flugurlaub035.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The passenger seems to enjoy the smooth flight. The passenger seems to enjoy the smooth flight. slides/Flugurlaub035.JPG slides/Flugurlaub038.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Blue skys and a smooth landing we touched down in Montpellier. Blue skys and a smooth landing we touched down in Montpellier. slides/Flugurlaub038.JPG slides/Flugurlaub040.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Its always a great feeling to taxi by the big jets. Its always a great feeling to taxi by the big jets. slides/Flugurlaub040.JPG slides/Flugurlaub042.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 After a funny security check (we were leaving the airport but still have been searched for weapens) we took a taxi to a hotel at the beach. After a funny security check (we were leaving the airport but still have been searched for weapens) we took a taxi to a hotel at the beach. slides/Flugurlaub042.JPG slides/Flugurlaub045.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Quite a touristy place Fabian and Irene allready on the way their way to the mediteranian sea. Quite a touristy place Fabian and Irene allready on the way their way to the mediteranian sea. slides/Flugurlaub045.JPG slides/Flugurlaub044.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 It was not as warm as expected so we did not jump in the water. It was not as warm as expected so we did not jump in the water. slides/Flugurlaub044.JPG slides/Flugurlaub053.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Carussel on the promenade.l Carussel on the promenade.l slides/Flugurlaub053.JPG slides/Flugurlaub061.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The stay at the hotel was quite expensive and the place not too nice so after having breakfast in the morning we decided to fly to Spain. The stay at the hotel was quite expensive and the place not too nice so after having breakfast in the morning we decided to fly to Spain. slides/Flugurlaub061.JPG slides/Flugurlaub062.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Fabian used his brand new iPhone to submit our flight plan and get the latest NOTAMs and metreports. I have to admit its avery usful tool and helped us alot. Fabian used his brand new iPhone to submit our flight plan and get the latest NOTAMs and metreports. I have to admit its avery usful tool and helped us alot. slides/Flugurlaub062.JPG slides/Flugurlaub063.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 All vacation:-) All vacation:-) slides/Flugurlaub063.JPG slides/Flugurlaub063a.jpg Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Next leg we flew from Montpellier to Ampuribrava in Spain, total 101 nm. An airfield packed with skydivers. So we needed to look out for that vertical traffic. Next leg we flew from Montpellier to Ampuribrava in Spain, total 101 nm. An airfield packed with skydivers. So we needed to look out for that vertical traffic. slides/Flugurlaub063a.jpg slides/Flugurlaub064.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Ready to go. For this leg I was PIC. Ready to go. For this leg I was PIC. slides/Flugurlaub064.JPG slides/Flugurlaub065.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Draining the tanks to check if there is any water in the fuel. Draining the tanks to check if there is any water in the fuel. slides/Flugurlaub065.JPG slides/Flugurlaub069.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Going through the check list before engine start. Going through the check list before engine start. slides/Flugurlaub069.JPG slides/Flugurlaub074.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Take off Montpellier. Take off Montpellier. slides/Flugurlaub074.JPG slides/Flugurlaub075.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Turning crosswind.. Turning crosswind.. slides/Flugurlaub075.JPG slides/Flugurlaub076.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Leaving Montpellier Leaving Montpellier slides/Flugurlaub076.JPG slides/Flugurlaub078.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 I wonder who used to live out here I wonder who used to live out here slides/Flugurlaub078.JPG slides/Flugurlaub073.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Climbing slowly along the coast. Climbing slowly along the coast. slides/Flugurlaub073.JPG slides/Flugurlaub071.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub071.JPG slides/Flugurlaub079.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA slides/Flugurlaub079.JPG slides/Flugurlaub080.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We were wondering what these patterns in teh bay mean and figured that these might be cages of an oyster-farm or other kind of sea food. We were wondering what these patterns in teh bay mean and figured that these might be cages of an oyster-farm or other kind of sea food. slides/Flugurlaub080.JPG slides/Flugurlaub321.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Leaving France. Leaving France. slides/Flugurlaub321.JPG slides/Flugurlaub081.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 A small cart race track. A small cart race track. slides/Flugurlaub081.JPG slides/Flugurlaub324.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Spain is right ahead. Spain is right ahead. slides/Flugurlaub324.JPG slides/Flugurlaub325.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub325.JPG slides/Flugurlaub086.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The landing was quite interesting since the air was filled with parachuters. We touched down while the skydivers were crossing the runway above us. It all was save but we deserved our welcome beer. The landing was quite interesting since the air was filled with parachuters. We touched down while the skydivers were crossing the runway above us. It all was save but we deserved our welcome beer. slides/Flugurlaub086.JPG slides/Flugurlaub088.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Nice little airfield bar at the runway. Nice little airfield bar at the runway. slides/Flugurlaub088.JPG slides/Flugurlaub094.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Finding a hotel in the nearby city of course with our new helpful friend iPhone. Finding a hotel in the nearby city of course with our new helpful friend iPhone. slides/Flugurlaub094.JPG slides/Flugurlaub097.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 At the beach again. At the beach again. slides/Flugurlaub097.JPG slides/Flugurlaub102.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 This time it was warmer... at least for us guys. This time it was warmer... at least for us guys. slides/Flugurlaub102.JPG slides/Flugurlaub109.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Traditional paella in the evening good food and wine. Traditional paella in the evening good food and wine. slides/Flugurlaub109.JPG slides/Flugurlaub110.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Paella. Paella. slides/Flugurlaub110.JPG slides/Flugurlaub119.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We had breakfast in a liitle cafe before we walked to the airfield and explore the area. We had breakfast in a liitle cafe before we walked to the airfield and explore the area. slides/Flugurlaub119.JPG slides/Flugurlaub127.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 As mentioned before there were always skydivers in the air they used up to four aircraft to continously lift them up to the dropzone. As mentioned before there were always skydivers in the air they used up to four aircraft to continously lift them up to the dropzone. slides/Flugurlaub127.JPG slides/Flugurlaub129.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 There is a small highway just very close to the treshold of the runway and we enjoyed the thrill when an aircraft just passes over you pretty close. There is a small highway just very close to the treshold of the runway and we enjoyed the thrill when an aircraft just passes over you pretty close. slides/Flugurlaub129.JPG slides/Flugurlaub131.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Going swimming and enjoying the fresh water Going swimming and enjoying the fresh water slides/Flugurlaub131.JPG slides/Flugurlaub135.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Time to say good bye to the mediteranian sea next swimming will be in the Atlantic. Time to say good bye to the mediteranian sea next swimming will be in the Atlantic. slides/Flugurlaub135.JPG slides/Flugurlaub136.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We enjoyed very good food in a restaurant on the promenade. We enjoyed very good food in a restaurant on the promenade. slides/Flugurlaub136.JPG slides/Flugurlaub138.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 A A slides/Flugurlaub138.JPG slides/Flugurlaub143a.jpg Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 This leg took us across Spain from Ampuriabrave (LEAP) to San Sebastian (LESO), 269 nm This leg took us across Spain from Ampuriabrave (LEAP) to San Sebastian (LESO), 269 nm slides/Flugurlaub143a.jpg slides/Flugurlaub145.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Landing and parking fees were absolutly moderate and we had tied down the Cessna right inbetween two hangars. Landing and parking fees were absolutly moderate and we had tied down the Cessna right inbetween two hangars. slides/Flugurlaub145.JPG slides/Flugurlaub148.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We had to wait a bit in the morning until the gas station guy showed up but we weren´t in a rush anyway. Filling up to the filler neck allowed us easily to cover the distance plus required reserve and staying within our weight & balance envelope. We had to wait a bit in the morning until the gas station guy showed up but we weren´t in a rush anyway. Filling up to the filler neck allowed us easily to cover the distance plus required reserve and staying within our weight & balance envelope. slides/Flugurlaub148.JPG slides/Flugurlaub150.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Backtrack. Backtrack. slides/Flugurlaub150.JPG slides/Flugurlaub156.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 This looks like an impressive fortress. This looks like an impressive fortress. slides/Flugurlaub156.JPG slides/Flugurlaub152.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 CAVOK just a beautivul scenery and blue skys. CAVOK just a beautivul scenery and blue skys. slides/Flugurlaub152.JPG slides/Flugurlaub153.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Impressions in cruise Impressions in cruise slides/Flugurlaub153.JPG slides/Flugurlaub159.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Some clouds on the way Some clouds on the way slides/Flugurlaub159.JPG slides/Flugurlaub160.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 To be equal with our PIC flight hours I flew this leg as well. To be equal with our PIC flight hours I flew this leg as well. slides/Flugurlaub160.JPG slides/Flugurlaub162.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Impressions in cruise Impressions in cruise slides/Flugurlaub162.JPG slides/Flugurlaub164.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 What a beautiful view over the tail feathers. What a beautiful view over the tail feathers. slides/Flugurlaub164.JPG slides/Flugurlaub166.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 In mids of the beautivul landscape we spotted a powerplant. In mids of the beautivul landscape we spotted a powerplant. slides/Flugurlaub166.JPG slides/Flugurlaub169.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Inflight impressions Inflight impressions slides/Flugurlaub169.JPG slides/Flugurlaub170.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Interesting hill with ruins of a castle and village Interesting hill with ruins of a castle and village slides/Flugurlaub170.JPG slides/Flugurlaub172.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Thats what a skiing resort looks like in the summertime. Not too nice. Thats what a skiing resort looks like in the summertime. Not too nice. slides/Flugurlaub172.JPG slides/Flugurlaub173.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Inflight impressions Inflight impressions slides/Flugurlaub173.JPG slides/Flugurlaub175.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Beautiful lake outside the window view and.... Beautiful lake outside the window view and.... slides/Flugurlaub175.JPG slides/Flugurlaub176.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Same lake on our Jeppesen map. Same lake on our Jeppesen map. slides/Flugurlaub176.JPG slides/Flugurlaub178.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Interesting geological sediment layers Interesting geological sediment layers slides/Flugurlaub178.JPG slides/Flugurlaub179.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Inflight impressions Inflight impressions slides/Flugurlaub179.JPG slides/Flugurlaub180.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 You can see snow covered mountains in the north. You can see snow covered mountains in the north. slides/Flugurlaub180.JPG slides/Flugurlaub182.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Fabian and I work perfectly as a team and I especially benefited from his ATC experience during the flight. Same french and spannish controllers have quite a heavy accent and do not necessarily use ICAO voice. Fabian and I work perfectly as a team and I especially benefited from his ATC experience during the flight. Same french and spannish controllers have quite a heavy accent and do not necessarily use ICAO voice. slides/Flugurlaub182.JPG slides/Flugurlaub183.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub183.JPG slides/Flugurlaub186.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Inflight impressions Inflight impressions slides/Flugurlaub186.JPG slides/Flugurlaub187.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 These lakes seem to be used to generate hydro power. These lakes seem to be used to generate hydro power. slides/Flugurlaub187.JPG slides/Flugurlaub191.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Interesting color on the hills Interesting color on the hills slides/Flugurlaub191.JPG slides/Flugurlaub198.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Huge windfarm there were actually hundreds of them. Huge windfarm there were actually hundreds of them. slides/Flugurlaub198.JPG slides/Flugurlaub199.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Just right after Pamplona we had to decend in order to get below a cloud layer that looked quite compact coming from the east. Just right after Pamplona we had to decend in order to get below a cloud layer that looked quite compact coming from the east. slides/Flugurlaub199.JPG slides/Flugurlaub204.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 That was the most intersting part of the flight since we had to stay below the clouds and flying through the valley to out waypoint. That was the most intersting part of the flight since we had to stay below the clouds and flying through the valley to out waypoint. slides/Flugurlaub204.JPG slides/Flugurlaub200.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 That gap between clouds and the hills looked just right to sneek through. That gap between clouds and the hills looked just right to sneek through. slides/Flugurlaub200.JPG slides/Flugurlaub202.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Flying base of San Sebastion (LESO) Flying base of San Sebastion (LESO) slides/Flugurlaub202.JPG slides/Flugurlaub208.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 You can already see the runway just next to the water. The water is actually in France. You can already see the runway just next to the water. The water is actually in France. slides/Flugurlaub208.JPG slides/Flugurlaub209.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 On final to San Sebastian looking out right. On final to San Sebastian looking out right. slides/Flugurlaub209.JPG slides/Flugurlaub210.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Short final. Short final. slides/Flugurlaub210.JPG slides/Flugurlaub207.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Taxi to our parking position. Taxi to our parking position. slides/Flugurlaub207.JPG slides/Flugurlaub212.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 This was the only time during our journey that we got "picked up" by a follow me car. This was the only time during our journey that we got "picked up" by a follow me car. slides/Flugurlaub212.JPG slides/Flugurlaub214.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 It was quite a long trip so we all enjoyed to stretch out a bit. It was quite a long trip so we all enjoyed to stretch out a bit. slides/Flugurlaub214.JPG slides/Flugurlaub215.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We decided to have the Cessna refueled right away that will save time when we will leave. We decided to have the Cessna refueled right away that will save time when we will leave. slides/Flugurlaub215.JPG slides/Flugurlaub219.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 I just love airports and planes. I just love airports and planes. slides/Flugurlaub219.JPG slides/Flugurlaub220.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 For all those who actually wonder where these keyholders "Remove before flight" actually came from :-) This one covers the pitot which is used to measure the dynamic airpressure against the static air pressure and is required to tell our speed. Since we will stay here a couple days we dont want any insects to creep into the holes. For all those who actually wonder where these keyholders "Remove before flight" actually came from :-) This one covers the pitot which is used to measure the dynamic airpressure against the static air pressure and is required to tell our speed. Since we will stay here a couple days we dont want any insects to creep into the holes. slides/Flugurlaub220.JPG slides/Flugurlaub223.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Waiting for the bus. Waiting for the bus. slides/Flugurlaub223.JPG slides/Flugurlaub224.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 In the bus to San Sebastian only 2 Euros per person! In the bus to San Sebastian only 2 Euros per person! slides/Flugurlaub224.JPG slides/Flugurlaub228.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Although Bruce Springsteen was playing in town we found a nice little hotel right in the city center. Although Bruce Springsteen was playing in town we found a nice little hotel right in the city center. slides/Flugurlaub228.JPG slides/Flugurlaub333.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Taking a rest. Taking a rest. slides/Flugurlaub333.JPG slides/Flugurlaub231.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We were told that San Sebastian is also famous for the little sandwiches which were unbelievably delicous although not really cheap. We were told that San Sebastian is also famous for the little sandwiches which were unbelievably delicous although not really cheap. slides/Flugurlaub231.JPG slides/Flugurlaub233.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Exploreing the city Exploreing the city slides/Flugurlaub233.JPG slides/Flugurlaub237.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The Atlantic. The Atlantic. slides/Flugurlaub237.JPG slides/Flugurlaub240.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub240.JPG slides/Flugurlaub242.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 In the bay of San Sebastian is a little island. In the bay of San Sebastian is a little island. slides/Flugurlaub242.JPG slides/Flugurlaub247.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Although we didn´t plan to go swimming Irene had at least to get in the water. Although we didn´t plan to go swimming Irene had at least to get in the water. slides/Flugurlaub247.JPG slides/Flugurlaub248.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 San Sebastian city center San Sebastian city center slides/Flugurlaub248.JPG slides/Flugurlaub249.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub249.JPG slides/Flugurlaub250.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Just beeing happy to experience a differnet culture, food, wine and flair. Just beeing happy to experience a differnet culture, food, wine and flair. slides/Flugurlaub250.JPG slides/Flugurlaub254.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Moon rising over the city. Moon rising over the city. slides/Flugurlaub254.JPG slides/Flugurlaub255.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The dome at night The dome at night slides/Flugurlaub255.JPG slides/Flugurlaub258.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 San Sebastian bay at night San Sebastian bay at night slides/Flugurlaub258.JPG slides/Flugurlaub259.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 San Sebastian bay at night San Sebastian bay at night slides/Flugurlaub259.JPG slides/Flugurlaub267.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 All pubs serve these pinxos (sandwiches) they are great and a cold beer on a warm night just does it all. All pubs serve these pinxos (sandwiches) they are great and a cold beer on a warm night just does it all. slides/Flugurlaub267.JPG slides/Flugurlaub274.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Urban surf. The waves are beautiful and all right in the city. Urban surf. The waves are beautiful and all right in the city. slides/Flugurlaub274.JPG slides/Flugurlaub338.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Taking some time to relax in the sun. Taking some time to relax in the sun. slides/Flugurlaub338.JPG slides/Flugurlaub340.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We went to the beach quite early since it fills up during the afternoon. We went to the beach quite early since it fills up during the afternoon. slides/Flugurlaub340.JPG slides/Flugurlaub344.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 I could not resist to try to go surfing. But my little surf experience coupled with a too small board ( for a beginner) didn´t make it as enjoyable as I wanted it to be. I could not resist to try to go surfing. But my little surf experience coupled with a too small board ( for a beginner) didn´t make it as enjoyable as I wanted it to be. slides/Flugurlaub344.JPG slides/Flugurlaub347.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 What happened to my wife? What happened to my wife? slides/Flugurlaub347.JPG slides/Flugurlaub348.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The beach got crowdy in the afternoon. The beach got crowdy in the afternoon. slides/Flugurlaub348.JPG slides/Flugurlaub279.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Knock knock knock beatiful manufactured door knock Knock knock knock beatiful manufactured door knock slides/Flugurlaub279.JPG slides/Flugurlaub280.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We tryid to get on top of the hill and to our surprise we found escalators all the way up to the top. We tryid to get on top of the hill and to our surprise we found escalators all the way up to the top. slides/Flugurlaub280.JPG slides/Flugurlaub281.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The statue of San Sebastion on the opposing hill. The statue of San Sebastion on the opposing hill. slides/Flugurlaub281.JPG slides/Flugurlaub288.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Sunset over the bay. Sunset over the bay. slides/Flugurlaub288.JPG slides/Flugurlaub289.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Allowing the day to dade out at a nice beachfront restaurant. Allowing the day to dade out at a nice beachfront restaurant. slides/Flugurlaub289.JPG slides/Flugurlaub356.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub356.JPG slides/Flugurlaub290.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub290.JPG slides/Flugurlaub602.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Panorama of the bay. Panorama of the bay. slides/Flugurlaub602.JPG slides/Flugurlaub299.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 sunset sunset slides/Flugurlaub299.JPG slides/Flugurlaub303.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Sunset Sunset slides/Flugurlaub303.JPG slides/Flugurlaub368.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Once more we were in a restaurant on the last evening enjoying the pinxos. The tables had sections with here flowers or spices etc covered by glass. Once more we were in a restaurant on the last evening enjoying the pinxos. The tables had sections with here flowers or spices etc covered by glass. slides/Flugurlaub368.JPG slides/Flugurlaub369.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The smoked pork legs hanging from the ceiling and plates with pinxos. The smoked pork legs hanging from the ceiling and plates with pinxos. slides/Flugurlaub369.JPG slides/Flugurlaub370.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 What one can carve out of a coconut.. What one can carve out of a coconut.. slides/Flugurlaub370.JPG slides/Flugurlaub307.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 One last cidre before heading home. One last cidre before heading home. slides/Flugurlaub307.JPG slides/Flugurlaub308.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Pinxos Pinxos slides/Flugurlaub308.JPG slides/Flugurlaub309.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 So much good food. So much good food. slides/Flugurlaub309.JPG slides/Flugurlaub372.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Intersting street lamp indirect illuminated reflective leaves. Intersting street lamp indirect illuminated reflective leaves. slides/Flugurlaub372.JPG slides/Flugurlaub377.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Packed and ready to take the bus back to the airport. Packed and ready to take the bus back to the airport. slides/Flugurlaub377.JPG slides/Flugurlaub378.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Entering the GA check in. Entering the GA check in. slides/Flugurlaub378.JPG slides/Flugurlaub311.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 After security check we were back on the apron at our Cessna. After security check we were back on the apron at our Cessna. slides/Flugurlaub311.JPG slides/Flugurlaub380.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Walking to our Cessna. Walking to our Cessna. slides/Flugurlaub380.JPG slides/Flugurlaub313.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Good bye San Sebastian we really enjoyed our time here. Good bye San Sebastian we really enjoyed our time here. slides/Flugurlaub313.JPG slides/Flugurlaub378a.jpg Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Now we are on our way to Tannheim (Tannkosh Europes biggest FlyIn). Since it is quite a distance we planned an overnight stop in France and picked an airfield near Le Puy (LFHP). 266 nm. Now we are on our way to Tannheim (Tannkosh Europes biggest FlyIn). Since it is quite a distance we planned an overnight stop in France and picked an airfield near Le Puy (LFHP). 266 nm. slides/Flugurlaub378a.jpg slides/Flugurlaub381.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Outside check completed Fabian flew this leg. Outside check completed Fabian flew this leg. slides/Flugurlaub381.JPG slides/Flugurlaub383.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Ready to go. Ready to go. slides/Flugurlaub383.JPG slides/Flugurlaub385.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Take of in Spain and after a right turn we are alredy in France. Take of in Spain and after a right turn we are alredy in France. slides/Flugurlaub385.JPG slides/Flugurlaub397.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Climbing out. Climbing out. slides/Flugurlaub397.JPG slides/Flugurlaub386.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Flugurlaub386.JPG slides/Flugurlaub391.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Beautiful shore line Beautiful shore line slides/Flugurlaub391.JPG slides/Flugurlaub406.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Leaving Spain Leaving Spain slides/Flugurlaub406.JPG slides/Flugurlaub393.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 As you can see on te map we are flying more or less course 055 As you can see on te map we are flying more or less course 055 slides/Flugurlaub393.JPG slides/Flugurlaub404.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 All happy passenger All happy passenger slides/Flugurlaub404.JPG slides/Flugurlaub412.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 on our way to Le Puy on our way to Le Puy slides/Flugurlaub412.JPG slides/Flugurlaub418.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 On Top but still enough holes in the ceiling on the other side On Top but still enough holes in the ceiling on the other side slides/Flugurlaub418.JPG slides/Flugurlaub421.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 FL 95 FL 95 slides/Flugurlaub421.JPG slides/Flugurlaub422.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 All happy crew All happy crew slides/Flugurlaub422.JPG slides/Flugurlaub424.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 In flight impressions In flight impressions slides/Flugurlaub424.JPG slides/Flugurlaub426.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Refueling in Le Puy Refueling in Le Puy slides/Flugurlaub426.JPG slides/Flugurlaub429.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Our little hotel was right at the airport. The rooms were fairly simple but the food was great. Our little hotel was right at the airport. The rooms were fairly simple but the food was great. slides/Flugurlaub429.JPG slides/Flugurlaub432.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 We took a taxi to Le Puy and enjoyed some crepes and beer. We took a taxi to Le Puy and enjoyed some crepes and beer. slides/Flugurlaub432.JPG slides/Flugurlaub433.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Le Puy Le Puy slides/Flugurlaub433.JPG slides/Flugurlaub440.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Morning view at the airport Le Puy Morning view at the airport Le Puy slides/Flugurlaub440.JPG slides/Flugurlaub603.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Panorama at the airfield. They have two flights here and still didn´t charge us any landing or parking fees. Panorama at the airfield. They have two flights here and still didn´t charge us any landing or parking fees. slides/Flugurlaub603.JPG slides/Flugurlaub446.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Breakfast with huge cafe bowls. Breakfast with huge cafe bowls. slides/Flugurlaub446.JPG slides/Flugurlaub447.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Ready to go but some helicopter noise caught our attention. Ready to go but some helicopter noise caught our attention. slides/Flugurlaub447.JPG slides/Flugurlaub449.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Our HB-CXA at LFHP Our HB-CXA at LFHP slides/Flugurlaub449.JPG slides/Flugurlaub448.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 This was the only regular traffic a Beech 1900 flying twice a day. This was the only regular traffic a Beech 1900 flying twice a day. slides/Flugurlaub448.JPG slides/Flugurlaub450.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 The French Army visited us for a quick hello. The French Army visited us for a quick hello. slides/Flugurlaub450.JPG slides/Flugurlaub451a.jpg Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 This leg took us across Switzerland and actually just overhead our homebase to Tannheim (EDMT). 335 nm This leg took us across Switzerland and actually just overhead our homebase to Tannheim (EDMT). 335 nm slides/Flugurlaub451a.jpg slides/Flugurlaub452.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Take off run runway 33 Le Puy Take off run runway 33 Le Puy slides/Flugurlaub452.JPG slides/Flugurlaub458.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Good bye France Good bye France slides/Flugurlaub458.JPG slides/Flugurlaub465.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 River Rhône River Rhône slides/Flugurlaub465.JPG slides/Flugurlaub466.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Thats how water gets in the river. Thats how water gets in the river. slides/Flugurlaub466.JPG slides/Flugurlaub467.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25:58 +0200 Jalbum 8.0 Mont Blanc Mont Blanc slides/Flugurlaub467.JPG slides/Flugurlaub471.JPG Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:25