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The Great Yukon Adventure - Part 3 - Dawson to Eagle, AK - Wishmaster - 08-23-2025 AWPIREP AW640 DHC2 20250823 CYDA-PAEG 050 The Great Yukon Adventure - Part 3 So after a wonderful day and evening in Dawson City it is time to go flying again. We'll be heading towards Eagle today, crossing the border to Alaska on our way. I made a few screenshots while experimenting with the drone camera function of FS2024 which allows really nice close-up pictures. ![]() Performing the last pre-flight checks. Note the rope hanging down from under the wing. There are four of them, two on each wing, and they are actually animated. ![]() Engine warmed up, ready for departure! ![]() Confluence of Yukon and Klondike River. Overflying Dawson City. Note the ropes dangling in the wind. ![]() Goodbye Dawson City! ![]() Close-up shot to show you all the amazing details on the Beaver. Weathered look, rivets, reflections etc. The longer you look at it, the more details you will notice. Stunning! ![]() Yukon. Wilderness. ![]() Forty Mile River joining the Yukon. ![]() Heading towards Eagle. ![]() Descending to the traffic pattern altitude. The boundary between Canada and Alaska is right in front of us. ![]() Short final runway 25 at PAEG. ![]() Landing roll. Runway is made of concrete plates. ![]() Parking brake set! Thank you, Lady! ![]() And engine is shut down. This was a rather short and unspectacular flight. Will decide later on if we stay at Eagle or continue our journey along the mighty Yukon. |