Dibs on the Strait of Hormuz
Description: Khasab Airbase overlooks the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, joining the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The airport is in a small valley with mountains on three sides.
31 nm: WP 2 and 7 | 99 nm: Entire route
NOTAM:
WP 1: Dib Dibba, 2891 ft, is at the northernmost point of the island group overlooking the Strait of Hormuz.
WP 2: Follow the coast south from Khasab Airport, 1725 ft (not Khasab Airbase).
WP 3: The city of Dibba is divided into three parts: Dibba Al-Fujairah (UAE), Dibba Al-Hisn (UAE) and Dibba Al-Baya (Oman). Fly along the Oman / UAE border
WP 4-6: Return along the Oman / UAE border, which bisects the peninsula north to south.
WP 7 - Enter the valley and return to Khasab Airbase.
Oman
location_cityAl Khasab
flight_takeoffOOKB Khasab Airbase
airline_seat_recline_extraMiddle East 2
tagCanyon runs & Mach Loops
tagAiports
tagCanyon runs & Mach LoopsMuscat Maverick
Description: Explore the dramatic terrain south of Muscat at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. If you're flying a sedate mission, enjoy the spectacular scenery and use your cell phone to take lots of snaps. If you want more high-octane excitement fly a 'Top Gun: Maverick' style low level profile flight. Turn on 'G effects' for maximum drama! The flight works well either way. If you fail, do not pass go. Rather, go to the prison at WP 7.
21 nm: WP 1 and 7 | 119 nm: Entire route
NOTAM: WP 2-3: Keep the ridge on your left and the smaller hills on your right. | WP 4 - Enter the valley and follow the road. | WP 5 - If you have enough 'smash', perform a max G pullup and go inverted over the ridge. If you're flying more sedately, use the large valley to perform climbing turns. | WP 7 - Check your fuel state and if necessary divert straight to the airport.
Oman
location_cityMuscat
flight_takeoffOOMS Seeb
airline_seat_recline_extraMiddle East 2
tagBridges
tagCanyon runs & Mach Loops