🚁 Crater Lake from a Helicopter (VR) | Robinson R66 | MSFS 2024

Описание: Join me for a scenic VR helicopter flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, flying the Robinson R66 over one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the United States, Crater Lake, Oregon.

This flight takes place on a beautiful summer day with clear visibility and calm winds, perfect for exploring the deep blue waters and dramatic volcanic terrain of the Crater Lake region.

We begin in a field just outside Crater Lake Lodge, starting with a brief walk-around preflight check before climbing into the cockpit for a quick engine start. After liftoff, we head south over Munson Springs to gain altitude and airspeed before turning north, passing back over the lodge and out over the lake itself.

Formed nearly 8,000 years ago after the collapse of Mount Mazama, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is famous for its striking clarity and color. We take in sweeping views of the caldera walls, rim forests, and shoreline before flying directly over Wizard Island, a volcanic cinder cone rising from the lake’s surface.

From there, the flight continues south over rolling hills and dense forests before turning east and then north, gradually descending back toward our original departure point for a smooth, controlled landing.

This was a relaxed, no-pressure scenic flight focused on enjoying the landscape, lighting, and atmosphere of the Crater Lake region from the air.

If there’s another scenic location you’d like to see explored, feel free to leave a comment below.

Check the timestamps to jump to specific parts of the flight. You’ll also find my system hardware and peripherals listed below.

Enjoy the flight!


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🕒 YouTube Chapters / Timestamps 🕒
0:00 – Intro
0:30 – Walk-Around Preflight (Field Near Crater Lake Lodge)
1:45 – Engine Start & Systems Check
3:15 – Takeoff
4:00 – Southbound Over Munson Springs
5:35 – Turn North & Lodge Flyover
6:50 – Over Crater Lake
12:10 – Wizard Island Flyover
14:00 – Southbound Over Forested Hills
16:00 – Turn East & Return North
18:40 – Descent & Soft Landing
21:00 – Shutdown & Outro


🖥️ System Hardware Specs 🖥️
Microsoft Windows 11 (64-bit)
Intel Core i9-12900K (3.20 GHz)
64 GB DDR4 RAM
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti


🎮 Peripherals 🎮
Meta Quest 2
Max Flight Stick R22/44-2024 MAX