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Achievement Leg 18: AFC Championship vs Houston Oilers (January 7, 1979)

This is a virtual airline achievement created by FireFly Air.

Background:

⦁ In the AFC Championship, the Steelers faced off against the Houston Oilers for the third time this season. The winner of this game not only wins the AFC, but also gets them a trip to Super Bowl XIII.

⦁ On a wet, slick, and slippery field, the Steelers dominated the Oilers by forcing 9 turnovers and only allowing 5 points. Pittsburgh took the early lead by driving 57 yards to score on running back Franco Harris' 7-yard touchdown run. Then, linebacker Jack Ham recovered a fumble at the Houston 17-yard line, which led to running back Rocky Bleier's 15-yard rushing touchdown.

⦁ In the second quarter, a 19-yard field goal by Oilers kicker Toni Fritsch cut the score 14–3, but then the Steelers scored 17 points during the last 48 seconds of the second quarter. First, Houston running back Ronnie Coleman lost a fumble, and moments later Pittsburgh wide receiver Lynn Swann caught a 29-yard touchdown reception. Then Johnnie Dirden fumbled the ensuing kickoff, which led to Steelers wide receiver John Stallworth's 17-yard reception. After the Oilers got the ball back, Coleman fumbled again, and Roy Gerela kicked a field goal to increase Pittsburgh's lead, 31–3. Houston would never pose a threat for the rest of the game as they turned over the ball 4 times in their 6 second-half possessions.

⦁ With a 34-5 victory, the Steelers punched their ticket to Super Bowl XIII making it their 3rd appearance in 5 seasons.

Criteria

Depart from KIAH, fly to and land at KPIT (971 NM). Your landing rate must not exceed 700 f/m.

You will be awarded XP 350 for completing this achievement.

Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
18JUL24 1617Z KIAH KPIT Philthy2214 Airbus A320 (A320) -156 ft/m 995 nm 02:14 View
13APR24 1908Z KIAH KPIT 6 Knots (Ciaran) Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -136 ft/m 1075 nm 02:34 View
23MAR24 1418Z KIAH KPIT Ironbird Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -36 ft/m 1116 nm 02:51 View
24FEB24 0859Z KIAH KPIT Daiki Decimus Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -5 ft/m 1007 nm 01:34 View
21FEB24 0154Z KIAH KPIT Stirling M0ss McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (MD83) -204 ft/m 1085 nm 02:46 View
19FEB24 0827Z KIAH KPIT Qrusher Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner (B78X) -264 ft/m 1056 nm 02:14 View
11FEB24 1710Z KIAH KPIT Cyulator Airbus A320 (A320) -30 ft/m 1008 nm 02:01 View
03FEB24 2249Z KIAH KPIT Devildude1 Boeing 737-700 (B737) -215 ft/m 1006 nm 02:24 View
30JAN24 1912Z KIAH KPIT Clarky666 Airbus A319 (A319) -108 ft/m 1008 nm 05:54 View
27JAN24 2103Z KIAH KPIT Quasar Core Airbus A300-600R (A306) -146 ft/m 987 nm 02:09 View
24JAN24 1719Z KIAH KPIT BelBro Boeing 737-700 (B737) -74 ft/m 1019 nm 02:17 View
18JAN24 1252Z KIAH KPIT Restoring 226 Hawker Hunter (HUNT) -292 ft/m 970 nm 01:46 View
18JAN24 1213Z KIAH KPIT MDA009 Airbus A300F4-200 (A30B) -201 ft/m 985 nm 01:59 View
18JAN24 0352Z KIAH KPIT Viperstrike95 Boeing 737-600 (B736) -137 ft/m 1006 nm 02:16 View
14JAN24 2050Z KIAH KPIT Pappa_Razzi Boeing 737-700 (B737) -178 ft/m 3396 nm 03:42 View

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