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Imagine you are on your
way to attend the world famous Rio de
Janeiro carnival. You are awake in a
dream, inside the cockpit of a plane
that glides over the city as your plane
wait for its turn to its final descent.
Your flight simulator
received a radio signal from GIG airport
giving you instruction to maneuver the
plane as it lands. The vignettes you
are about to see feature simulated
glimpses on how it is to fly, using a
flight simulator while approaching the
breathtaking Rio de Janeiro. Taking into
context the different scenery, the
experience is just as awesome as coming
into the territory of one of the most
beautiful harbors in the world.
Being there is one thing,
experiencing the excitement as you glide
over the city is another. It is
phenomenal.
Try to have that
thrilling adventure as you click on the
following:
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Fly over Rio
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We are meant to fly - while
approaching the main gateway to Rio de Janeiro is Galeăo Antonio
Carlos airport on Governor's Island in Guanabara Bay. The
breathtaking beauty of the landscapes greet everyone.
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Magnificent view of Rio de Janeiro |
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Bird's eye view of Rio de Janeiro with the Lagoa in
the foreground. The harbour of Rio juts out to the Atlantic ocean
with the
skyline of Copacabana and Ipanema sparkling from afar. The blue
lagoons are very visible as shining diamonds from the plane.
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Sugar Loaf Mountain |
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The Sugar Loaf mountain is visible with suspending
cables going up from the bottom to the top of the mountain. It is a
syruppppy experience flying over with the view of Copacabana beach
towards at 11 o'clock.
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Sugar Loaf Mountain |
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Another view of the Sugar Loaf
Mountain with the cable lift up front and the Santos Dumont's
Airport runway at the background. A must see when you visit
Rio. Niterói, a lovely city of cosmopolitan Rio can be seen as
the plane glides over.
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Christ the
Redeemer Statue |
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The massive Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado
Mountain (cockpit windshield's left bottom corner). With the hands
extending sideways, Christ's open arms welcome you to the greatest
sight on earth overlooking Rio. A city to behold. Imagine Christ in
command: In The Beginning - there was no light. And then there was
light............Ta dahh !
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World's famous Copacabana Beach |
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The Copacabana Beach with its stretch of white sand
beach can easily be noticed. This is the heart of Rio where most
tourists frolic in the warm sunshine along the beach across the main
bayside boulevard. The sights of hotels and business establishments
are also visible.
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Santos Dumont Airport |
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Santos Dumont airport with the
BR101 (Pres. Costa E Silva bridge) and the Guanabara Bay at the center
background. Niterói to the right.
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Final approach to Galeo Intl. Airport |
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The national carrier of Brazil, the Varig Log DC10-30
on its final approach to Galeo International Airport in Rio de
Janeiro at night. The city becomes a glittering constellation in
the evening.
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Previews of my upcoming flight to the carnival.
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Tandem
Flight in Rio |
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Bonus Picture. Sent by my friend
Rafael (Donrafa). This a real photo of a mechanical plane that simulates
a Bird in Flight as it flies over the city.
Photo courtesy:
Rafael Torres Lopes
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Nicky,
It took a few minutes before I realized those were
screen shots from Flight Simulator!!!! Hilarious!
Robert
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Peter (VT Peterman2) came to say HI to meet me for the first
time since our first VT meeting. He bade farewell as well for
his upcoming trip to Brazil to meet Rafael on October 30th,
2004. Peter was very much amused with
the "FS flew" landing at the Rio Intl. Airport which he will
actually experience in a matter of 2 days from now. Boy was he
ecstatic to see and feel in advance what is in store for him.
BTW you can follow Peter in
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Index •
Rio Carnival •
Rio Helicopter Sightseeing •
Botanical Garden
Sugar Loaf •
Corcovado •
Niteroi •
Ipanema •
Safety in Rio •
Danger in Rio
Fly to Rio •
Intl. Tel. Card, Internet •
Foods & Restaurants •
Busses transportation
Make friends •
Apartment/Flat •
Miscellaneous •
Join the parade •
Distance Chart
Fond memories •
Rio Carnival 2008 •
Venice Carnival 2009 •
Guestbook
Penthouse vacation
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