🌄 Early Morning Flight from Slovenia’s Coast to Ljubljana | MSFS 2020 | Virtual Cessna 172 Adventure

Welcome aboard my early morning flight in the virtual Cessna 172 — taking off from the beautiful coastal city of Portorož, Slovenia, and heading inland toward the capital, Ljubljana! 🛫🌅

As the sun began to rise over the Adriatic, I departed into clear skies with smooth conditions. Flying at 5,500 feet, I cruised just above the scenic Julian Alps, catching the golden light on the peaks and getting knocked around by the occasional turbulence. 🌄✈️

Compared to the nimble but twitchy Cessna 152, the 172 feels like flying a Rolls-Royce. This machine is stable, powerful, and incredibly easy to handle — making every leg of the journey a joy. 🛩️

Landing was gentle and smooth, with no crosswinds — just a perfect end to a peaceful mountain crossing. Come along for the ride, in just 10 minutes — a full scenic journey from sea to city! 🌍🛬

🛠️ My DIY cockpit features:
🎮 Saitek yoke & rudder pedals
📻 Dual radio panels & full nav/autopilot controls
🎚️ Two throttle quadrants & switch panel
🖥️ Two touchscreens running Air Manager
🌀 Two knobsters for smooth instrument control
🪚 All in a home-built setup made from scrap plywood and 3D printed parts!