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Well since Dash isn't giving us our daily dose of scheduled NZ flying, I guess I can step up a little Yes, I do fly, not just frequent this forum

Took a nice flight yesterday, and thought I would share some of the views. Just a non-scheduled hop for Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Nelson

Heading off out of Christchurch


Storms have built up over the Alps, but the weather is fine in Nelson, so it will improve enroute






Now, here's a little something special for you out of towners.. This lake below is of course Lake Rotoiti, and is a very nice spot for a visit. It's a short hop in a float plane from Nelson.


And, here is a link for you to a webcam from the lake front so you can see what it looks like for real.. Here is the link. I highly recommend clicking "LIVE TIMELAPSE" at the bottom, move your mouse left and right to cycle through the day. The webcam is right where the red dot is on the next picture:


As expected, the weather improved once I left the mountains and arrived in the sheltered skies of the Nelson region. Mt Arthur in the far distance.




Looking out into Tasman Bay, about to fly over Richmond, where I grew up watching planes on this approach.




Seconds from touchdown


Beginning taxi back to the terminal


And parked back at home again.


And one last look back at my plane from the Nelson Airport viewing deck.

most excellent set ,..great lighting...very much enjoyed

What model is that, Flight 1?

Would have to be your favourite route .. NSN and back to CHCH

Thanks guys! That's the ISDT ATR free from flightsim.com Paul. Certainly right up there Ian with my favourites, along with nsn to wlg and chc to akl

AB Speaks for me ..... great trip.

You had me fooled on the first picture! Great shots, might have to look at that ATR.. does it have a VC?

Great set! we don't see enough of your trips, Alister.
I find the Black Fern livery works better on this one than on the Boeings, maybe it's that big dorsal fin which fits more sympathetically.

Awesome pics big Al

Nice pics Alister, please come back home we miss you from New Zealand.

thanks all
No VC Nick, just the plane, but does have wing views. I actually use the default CRJ900 panel with it too.
I reinstalled VLC last night, might post some of those pictures next?