Hello!
it´s been a long time since I posted here;
while lurking and watching in awe the works of others, there were not that much airshows here in Austria in the last few months (Airpower being the exception, but the light for taking good pictures was abysmal on Friday);
well, but thanks to a generous friend, I got a media invitation for the Scalaria Air Challenge, taking place each year in the wonderful village of St. Wolfgang on the Lake Wolfgang (the Weisses Rossl is also there)
not the typical airshow, but a great experience nevertheless with some great flying during the late afternoon and early evening hours..
and wow, seeing a Catalina heading the other way while landing a mere 30 metres away with yourself crusing in a small electro boat on the lake is something to behold
have fun watching:
of course, the star of the show where the big amphibians, Iren Dornier´s Do-24ATT
and of course - the Catalina
but of course there were also other classic floatplanes and amphibians visiting
and the show itself was something to behold!
we got "Blacky" Schwarz performing in the Cobra
as well as Raimund Riedmann in the B-25 (which went to Duxford the very next day btw)
and there was this very athmospheric display of "Team Blanix" with their two gliders
finally, we also had the opportunity for a mini "night shoot"
a great show, a great experience, great holidays - it need not always be loud, fast and noisy jets
thanks for watching, c&c as always welcome
Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lake
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Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lake
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Lovely shots that Dornier is a bit tasty very nice indeed
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Fantastic light, it looks very idyllic
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Amazing pictures, looks like a wonderful event.It's just great to see the Catalina on water, the Dornier is a beauty also, super post!
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Lovely photos, great scenery and lighting - and very nice to see the amphibians in the water.
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Somwhere to add to my "bucket list"
Great photos, loving the Dornier, thanks for sharing
Paul
Great photos, loving the Dornier, thanks for sharing
Paul
Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
The last shot of the B-25! wow.
Lovely set.
Niall
Lovely set.
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Lovely set, Scalaria is still on my to do list, maybe one day...
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
thank you gentlemen for all your kind comments!
should you ever have the chance to visit St. Wolfgang-do it!
the scenery is great there, and you have flying going on nearly all day long - joyrides, practice flights or just happy aircraft owners who love to show off their birds and enjoy the living....
did I mention the great food?
honestly, if you have ever wondered why the Catalina is not at Duxford Legends when Scalaria is taking place on the same weekend, just head there to see for yourselves why
should you ever have the chance to visit St. Wolfgang-do it!
the scenery is great there, and you have flying going on nearly all day long - joyrides, practice flights or just happy aircraft owners who love to show off their birds and enjoy the living....
did I mention the great food?
honestly, if you have ever wondered why the Catalina is not at Duxford Legends when Scalaria is taking place on the same weekend, just head there to see for yourselves why
"Verkaafts mei Gwand, I foahr in Himmel"
(inscription on the FW-190D of Lt. Sachsenberg)
(inscription on the FW-190D of Lt. Sachsenberg)
Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Excellent set, love them all! The night shot of the Catalina on lake really is nice, not something you'll ever see over here. That Do-24
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Thank you so much for posting these - they're wonderful. Scalaria goes on my to-do list now.
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Re: Scalaria Air Challenge - Catalina and friends on the Lak
Nice work, you made the Dornier look gorgeous!