Single achievement

Fragrant Crossroads

Official achievement authored by JimG008.

Long before propellers kissed the sky, Ambouli dreamt of flight. Nestled on the edge of Djibouti, where the sun paints the horizon in fiery hues of orange and red, the town pulsed with a restless energy. The salty tang of the Gulf of Aden mingled with the earthy scent of frankincense caravans, hinting at the exotic treasures that flowed through its veins.

Legends whispered of a mythical city, Canbala, lost to time, that some believed Ambouli rose from. Perhaps that's where the town inherited its insatiable curiosity. Narrow, sun-drenched streets teemed with a kaleidoscope of cultures. Afar nomads, with faces etched by the desert wind, bartered alongside boisterous French merchants, their voices a melody of Arabic, French, and the singsong lilt of Afar.

Ambouli's heart beat in its ancient marketplace. Spices, vibrant as gemstones, filled the air with a heady perfume. Artisans hunched over intricately carved wooden camels, their calloused hands whispering stories into the wood. The air vibrated with the rhythmic clang of the blacksmith's hammer, forging not just tools, but the town's indomitable spirit.

Then came the iron bird. In 1948, the first plane sputtered to a stop, forever altering Ambouli's destiny. The once-quiet desert outpost transformed into a bustling hub. The roar of engines became a lullaby, beckoning with promises of faraway lands. Ambouli, the town that dreamt of flight, became the place where those dreams soared into the vast, sapphire canvas of the sky.

Today, Ambouli stands proudly, a testament to its rich past and vibrant present. The old and the new weave a captivating tapestry. Modern airport terminals shimmer beside weathered adobe houses, a silent dialogue between tradition and progress. But beneath the surface, the ancient spirit of Canbala still burns bright, ensuring that Ambouli's story will continue to be written in the colors of adventure, resilience, and the unyielding human desire to reach for the sky.

Criteria

Depart from an airport of your choice, fly to and land at HDAM, your flight distance must be further than 200 NM.
Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
10DEC24 2154Z HAAB HDAM Paulo Andrade Boeing 737-800 (B738) -257 ft/m 305 nm 00:52 View
03DEC24 1604Z HAAB HDAM Danny Horne Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -127 ft/m 336 nm 01:30 View
03DEC24 0605Z OTBH HDAM Nacho Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (C17) -93 ft/m 1548 nm 01:42 View
29NOV24 1205Z FZNA HDAM VAF155 Alberto Boeing 737-700 (B737) -225 ft/m 1242 nm 01:10 View
17NOV24 0130Z HALL HDAM Scotty Clifford Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (B350) -112 ft/m 251 nm 00:59 View
11NOV24 1409Z OYHD HDAM Robert B Dickerson Honda HA-420 HondaJet (HDJT) -76 ft/m 231 nm 00:44 View
07NOV24 1042Z HAAB HDAM Vincenzo Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -150 ft/m 305 nm 00:52 View
06NOV24 0508Z HKJK HDAM Arminaddict Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -183 ft/m 902 nm 02:09 View
03NOV24 1248Z HECA HDAM Carlos Rey González Airbus A321 (A321) -339 ft/m 1452 nm 03:29 View
02NOV24 2348Z EGFF HDAM Matt Hopkins Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (B788) -129 ft/m 3467 nm 07:09 View
01NOV24 1933Z HCMM HDAM Daniel Guzman FenixA321 IAE Egyptair S -129 ft/m 682 nm 01:43 View
01NOV24 0033Z HAAB HDAM Sandor Farkas Airbus A320 (A320) -121 ft/m 326 nm 00:49 View
31OCT24 2247Z HHSB HDAM Kaharia Supermarine Spitfire (SPIT) -125 ft/m 200 nm 00:46 View
31OCT24 2246Z HHSB HDAM Count Zepp FlyingIron Fw 190 A-8 'B -155 ft/m 201 nm 00:45 View
29OCT24 2102Z HAAB HDAM VAF179 Giuseppe Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -168 ft/m 329 nm 00:54 View
27OCT24 1443Z LGIR HDAM JACQUES BERNIER Airbus A320 (A320) -351 ft/m 1826 nm 04:06 View
23OCT24 0827Z HCMM HDAM Mike Papa Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -115 ft/m 699 nm 01:42 View
21OCT24 0903Z HHMS HDAM VAF121 Marco Cessna R182 Skylane RG (C82R) -85 ft/m 368 nm 02:47 View
19OCT24 1003Z FZAA HDAM Daniel Rathke Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B789) -91 ft/m 2051 nm 04:38 View
18OCT24 2248Z VIAG HDAM VAF115 Emanuel Boeing 767-300 (B763) -181 ft/m 2284 nm 03:26 View