Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “If you’re out there” (Chapter 2, Leg 009)It was fantastic being back in ‘civilization’ for a couple of days. I enjoyed an unreasonable number of long, hot showers in my nice…3d ago3d ago
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “Green green grass & blue blue sky” (Chapter 2, Leg 008)It’s time to get to work. Wanda and I are having a blast exploring this global playground, but without a steady income stream, we will…6d ago6d ago
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “Le Terminus…of my spinus” (Chapter 2, Leg 007)When I was a little tyke, sleeping in a hammock was awesome. I remember my grandpa setting up his campsite hammock wherever he parked his…Aug 6Aug 6
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “A twilight farewell to Brazil” (Chapter 2, Leg 006)I’m sitting on the top floor veranda at Hotel 1000 in central Juruti, wishing the owner had the resources to install a ceiling fan or two…Aug 1Aug 1
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “The ghostrider invitation” (Chapter 2, Leg 005)A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation from Skylark2992 to visit the neat little dirt strip at Juruti. A seasoned sojourner of the…Jul 26Jul 26
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “The monster & the heart” (Chapter 2, Leg 004)Feeling good after dropping the care packages to children in Baião and not having any further missions except to head west to Juruti…Jul 19Jul 19
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “Over or Under” (Chapter 2, Leg 003)“Which direction are you headed, flyboy?” asks an old Rampcat who is escorting a shiny new Lieutenant around Alcantara Airfield. I am…Jul 6Jul 6
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “Sure, I can deliver that!” (Chapter 2, Leg 002)The wait was 72 hours, but let me tell you, it was worth it. I spent a few warm soggy nights in São Luís as I waited for Wanda’s makeover…Jul 3Jul 3
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — “A Surprise Way to Earn Dough” (Chapter 2, Leg 001)Well, it’s the sticky humid morning of June 28, 2024. After six weeks of sweaty, questionable labor, my ragtag crew of…Jun 29Jun 29
Maxwell StanleyThe Brass Globe X-Plane 12 World Tour — The Plan for Leg001Wanda is ready to fly in a few days, so I’m taking a look at my route for Leg001 to São Luís. My avionics won’t be functional until after…Jun 26Jun 26