Single achievement

Land of the Iron King

Official achievement authored by JimG008.

Long before European ships dotted the horizon, Luanda pulsed with the rhythm of the Mbundu people. Legends whisper of Ngola Kiluanji, a powerful Mbundu king who made this very spot his capital, its sheltered bay a haven for his fishermen. The name "Luanda" itself is said to echo his name, a constant reminder of his reign.

Then, in 1575, Portuguese explorer Paulo Dias de Novais stumbled upon this hidden gem. He saw not just a harbor, but a potential gateway to riches. He built a fortress, São Miguel, its cannons both a shield and a symbol of dominance. Luanda became a reluctant bride, forced into a marriage with Portugal.

For centuries, Luanda became a notorious player in the brutal game of the Atlantic slave trade. Millions of souls were shipped across the ocean, their cries echoing through the very stones of the city. But Luanda wasn't just a bystander. It birthed a unique culture, a blend of African and European influences. Even as fortunes were built on human misery, whispers of rebellion swirled in the hidden courtyards and bustling markets.

Then, in 1836, the drums of change beat a new rhythm. The slave trade was abolished. Luanda, once a symbol of exploitation, had to reinvent itself. The harbor, once stained with tears, became a hub of legitimate commerce, a doorway to a new era. Coffee, ivory, and diamonds flowed outwards, wealth trickled back in, and Luanda blossomed into a vibrant city.

But Luanda's story isn't one of happily ever after. The 20th century brought a brutal civil war, leaving scars on the city's soul. Yet, Luanda endures. Today, it stands as a testament to resilience, a bustling metropolis where the echoes of the past mingle with the aspirations of the future. Beneath the modern skyscrapers, the whispers of Ngola Kiluanji and the cries of the enslaved still linger, reminding Luanda of the path it has walked, and the one it continues to pave.

Criteria

Depart from an airport of your choice, fly to and land at FNLU, your flight distance must be further than 200 NM.
Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
14DEC24 0510Z FAOR FNLU JuanjoProxo Airbus A320 (A320) -373 ft/m 1454 nm 03:42 View
07DEC24 1941Z FYWH FNLU Seamaster Airbus A321 (A321) -258 ft/m 903 nm 02:06 View
06DEC24 0736Z FNMA FNLU VAF256 Bruno TL ULTRALIGHT Sting (TL20) -77 ft/m 200 nm 01:40 View
04DEC24 1309Z FKKD FNLU Karl Piper PA-24 Comanche (PA24) -87 ft/m 878 nm 04:15 View
04DEC24 0809Z HKJK FNLU Shaun Brown Boeing 737-800 (B738) -171 ft/m 1711 nm 03:56 View
03DEC24 2253Z GVAC FNLU Washingt0 Airbus A330-900 (A339) -293 ft/m 2727 nm 06:09 View
29NOV24 1030Z FLND FNLU Dirka Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 (C25C) -131 ft/m 985 nm 02:31 View
28NOV24 1218Z FNCA FNLU VAF155 Alberto Boeing 737-700 (B737) -118 ft/m 219 nm 00:32 View
23NOV24 0151Z FPST FNLU MarioH99 Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -98 ft/m 699 nm 02:22 View
22NOV24 1218Z LPPT FNLU Luís Silva Airbus A330-900 (A339) -211 ft/m 3644 nm 08:09 View
16NOV24 1809Z GMMN FNLU Manu95310 Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) -178 ft/m 2951 nm 06:37 View
15NOV24 2305Z FNCA FNLU Jonathan Araujo Avro RJ-100 Avroliner (RJ1H) -62 ft/m 213 nm 00:48 View
14NOV24 0011Z FNUB FNLU Cpascacio Boeing 737-700 (B737) -384 ft/m 429 nm 01:19 View
09NOV24 1805Z HKJK FNLU TFChuckD Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -101 ft/m 1527 nm 03:28 View
09NOV24 0117Z EDDF FNLU Leo Stephan Airbus A380-800 (A388) -220 ft/m 3638 nm 07:43 View
04NOV24 1340Z HKJK FNLU Infectuzsr Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) -422 ft/m 1515 nm 03:18 View
04NOV24 1215Z HKJK FNLU ReelSalty Airbus A321 (A321) -111 ft/m 1526 nm 03:29 View
03NOV24 1916Z OMDB FNLU Jose Carlos Neves Ferreira Airbus A380-800 (A388) -199 ft/m 3504 nm 07:31 View
02NOV24 2156Z LPPT FNLU Márcio Alexandre Ferreira Ramos Airbus A330-300 (A333) -108 ft/m 3275 nm 06:58 View
01NOV24 1736Z EDDF FNLU Swarit Misra Airbus A380-800 (A388) -275 ft/m 3621 nm 08:00 View