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The distance between the airports is 75nm (85 statute miles), with an on-course heading of 294 degrees magnetic, which takes you over some very nice scenery.
The distance between the airports is 75nm (85 statute miles), with an on-course heading of 294 degrees magnetic, which takes you over some very nice scenery.


Our flight starts from Edinburgh International Airport (EGPH). I would suggest using a GA aircraft, as the Oban runway is "only" 1420m long. For example, those using the command line might enter the following.
Our flight starts from Edinburgh International Airport (EGPH). I would suggest using a GA aircraft, as the Oban runway is "only" 1420m long. For example, those using the command line might enter the following.


fgfs --aircraft=rallye-MS893 --airport=EGPH --timeofday=morning
fgfs --aircraft=rallye-MS893 --airport=EGPH --timeofday=morning


Once you've taken off, head on a course of around 294 degrees magnetic. You will be following the south side of the Firth of Forth (an estuary) and the M9 motorway. Behind you you should be able to see the Forth Road and Rail Bridges. The Rail Bridge is a wonder of Victorian Engineering[http://www.forthbridges.org.uk/railbridgemain.htm].
Once you've taken off, head on a course of around 294 degrees magnetic. You will be following the south side of the Firth of Forth (an estuary) and the M9 motorway. Behind you you should be able to see the Forth Road and Rail Bridges. The Rail Bridge is a wonder of Victorian Engineering[http://www.forthbridges.org.uk/railbridgemain.htm].
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At around 48nm from Edinburgh you will pass the peak of Ben Lomond, and then over the northern end of Loch Lomond, which extends to the south towards the city of Glasgow.  
At around 48nm from Edinburgh you will pass the peak of Ben Lomond, and then over the northern end of Loch Lomond, which extends to the south towards the city of Glasgow.  


[[Image:Egph_egeo4.jpg]][[Image:Lomond.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:Egph_egeo4.jpg|300px]] [[Image:Lomond.jpg|300px]]


You are now only about 25nm from Oban, and after passing another ridge of high mountains, the land begins to drop towards the West. You can now start descending to 2000ft as you reach Loch Awe.  
You are now only about 25nm from Oban, and after passing another ridge of high mountains, the land begins to drop towards the West. You can now start descending to 2000ft as you reach Loch Awe.  
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Immediately North is the mountain of Ben Cruachan, with a hydro-electric dam high in a corrie on its side.  
Immediately North is the mountain of Ben Cruachan, with a hydro-electric dam high in a corrie on its side.  


[[Image:Egph_egeo5.jpg|300px]]
[[Image:Egph_egeo5.jpg|300px]] [[Image:Cruachan.jpg|300px]]
 
[[Image:Cruachan.jpg|300px]]