🌄 MSFS 2020 | Virtual Cessna 172 Sunrise Flight 🇭🇺 Balaton to Pápa • Clear Skies, Visual Landing ✈️✨

Take to the skies before dawn in this serene and stunning MSFS 2020 flight across western Hungary! 🛫 At 4:00 AM, I departed Hévíz–Balaton Airport under a perfectly clear sky — not a single cloud in sight. The sunrise lit up the horizon as my virtual Cessna 172 climbed into calm golden air, making for an effortless takeoff. 🌅

As I cruised toward Pápa, Hungary slowly came alive beneath me — lakes, towns, and soft morning hues stretching into the distance. ✨ But on approach, I discovered that the airport’s navigation equipment was nonfunctional. No ILS, no PAPI — just pure visual flying. I guided the aircraft in manually for a smooth and graceful landing. 👨‍✈️🌤️

This flight is about quiet confidence, beauty in simplicity, and the joy of navigating with skill when tech fails. Come along for this breathtaking early morning journey. 💛

🛠️ 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!