Airborne from Waiouru, using yesterday's real weather which meant 30kt winds to contend with.

This is a learning experience for me - first time flying this aircraft.

Love the lighting effects that FS produces sometimes.

As the sunlight strikes the cockpit, it almost looks as if Ruapehu is erupting.

Mmmmm, terrain-mesh-a-rific...

About to descend into the valleys.

Moderately high speed pass over Lake Moawhango.

Approach back to Waiouru runway 31.

Little bit of crosswind from the right.

...and there you have it, back on the ground without breaking anything. Comments welcome!




