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Old 23rd Jan 2015, 23:16
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flyingboy101
 
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I did the Faroe Islands last year.
Flew my flexwing from Stornoway to Vagar.
Timed it such on my journey north winds were directly from the south.
Journey time was just under 4 hours thanks to these winds.

My return 4 days later were with winds from the North, but a 4.5hr flight.

I flew every day whilst there.
Flying the Fjords and mountains was amazing in a flexwing.

Guys in the control tower are first class as were all the ground crew I came into contact with.

The ATC is not controlled. More a FISO type service.
They have no radar.
Aircraft flying in the local area report every 30 minutes (at least I was told to).
No call and a rescue helicopter as to be lauched, no ifs or buts.
I have ADSB in and out, and therefore I was visible to all the local helicopter traffic.
This made ATC's life much easier.

Below are albums of 4 days I spent up there.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/microl...7647779494311/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/microl...7647420427510/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/microl...7647424144668/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/microl...7647424171688/


Cheers
M.
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