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North to South legs 9 and 10 - Gatwicksteve - 04-20-2012
Hi all, 2 legs together this time since both were quite short. First I departed Sitka for Klawock, and then headed east to Ketchikan, making the most of the Tongass and Pacific fjords sceneries. I was a bit worried my helo skills had deteriorated so flew leg 9 in the USCG Dauphin and leg 10 in the Nemeth EC135. I was a bit rusty but it all comes back soon enough!
Ready to go!
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-1-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-Fcw7x2X/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-1-L.jpg)
departing over the marina at Sitka
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-2-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-mp7vXWz/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-2-L.jpg)
settled into the cruise
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-6-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-NZHm2bQ/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-6-L.jpg)
a bit of mountain flying
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-5-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-4vTbsRt/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-5-L.jpg)
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-7-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-W4W8hzv/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-7-L.jpg)
approach to Klawock
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-8-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-k4NH2mx/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-8-L.jpg)
setting down on the apron
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-10-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-dZB33XW/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-10-L.jpg)
I must admit I find this model of the Dauphin very "twitchy" especially at slow speed or in the hover!
A quick aircraft change to the EC135, and this is my first time flying this and what a beauty she is, responsive and a delight at low speeds.
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-12-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-3fN3HQj/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-12-L.jpg)
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-13-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-Nkw5ksQ/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-13-L.jpg)
the views are great too!
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-14-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-Pf9KrCq/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-14-L.jpg)
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-16-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-vX6r7Ws/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-16-L.jpg)
enroute at 2000 feet
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-18-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-jQfpHXc/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-18-L.jpg)
making the approach
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-20-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-dMr4G5T/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-20-L.jpg)
slowing down - I missed seeing the helipad which is behind the helicopters tail and was aiming for the stand just visible
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-21-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-NZKmFFN/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-21-L.jpg)
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-23-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-sWR7gNL/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-23-L.jpg)
safely down
![[Image: N-to-S-9-and-10-22-L.jpg]](http://vespasia.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Flightsim/North-to-South/i-3v3N4H6/0/L/N-to-S-9-and-10-22-L.jpg)
With a 7500 foot runway the next leg will be back to fixed wing (a bigger classic prop) though I enjoyed the helicopters so much I'll be back to them occasionally further into the trip!
Thanks for looking!
Steve
RE: North to South legs 9 and 10 - TCA2050 - 04-21-2012
GREAT pics STeve!
Might have to give that EC135 a try, up to now I haven't been very proficient in getting them to settle down there where I want it ;-)
RE: North to South legs 9 and 10 - CBreuer - 04-21-2012
Hi Steve.
Well, again some very nice shots. And yes Stefaan, helicopter flying can be really challenging when it comes to landing.