Segment 1: Chicago to Honolulu
Segment 2: Honolulu to Hong Kong
Segment 3: Hong Kong to Frankfurt
Segment 4: Frankfurt to Chicago
Now that I had the chance to rest up in Hawaii, it was time to continue on my round-the-world journey. As I mentioned in my last segment, I was thinking about taking a more southerly route (though AKL) on my trip around the globe. However, there was a new Boeing 757 released for X-Plane over the weekend and I want to get this trip wrapped up as soon as possible so I can give it a try. Remember – I try to keep my virtual flights as realistic as possible, meaning that I can’t just say “screw it” and abandon a trip in progress. If I can’t do it in the real world, I’m not going to do it in the flight simulator! Anyway, on with the trip…
Segment 2
Route map of this Honolulu to Hong Kong segment
United Airlines
Honolulu, HI (HNL) – Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
Aircraft: Boeing 747-400
There isn’t much more to say about this segment, so I’m going to let the pictures speak for themselves (with the help of the captions I’ve added). Here we go:
Lined up and ready to go on the reef runway at sunrise. Looks like I have’t added flaps yet!
Takeoff! Looking west to Waikiki and Diamond Head through the HUD
Departing out of HNL. In an effort to grab this screenshot while still flying the plane, I accidentally activated the thrust reversers. Yes, I came dangerously close to crashing.
Stunning view as we pass through the clouds
The last view of land we’ll see before reaching mainland China
39,000ft above the Pacific Ocean
View from the cockpit with only 321 NM left until we reach HKG. Looks hazy out there.
The weather cleared as we approached HKG
Lining up for a 25L arrival into HKG
Just about lined up with 25L. Still a little out of shape as I’m flying with one hand while trying to grab a screenshot!
Touchdown on 25L in Hong Kong
As you can see, I landed a little bit too fast and I used up most of the runway before coming to a stop.
Thanks for flying along. Stay tuned for the next segment coming soon – I need to get back to Chicago ASAP!
