Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Sweihan to Al Ain Airport - Abu Dhabi - 11 May 2024

[Aser]

Thank you @JeromeFJ for the great drive, what a view on top of Old Lady Dune!

71.6 km

Distance

 

2h 51m

Moving Time

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• 4h 28m
  Total Time
• 1h 36m
  Stopped Time
• 25.1 kph
  Moving Speed
• 705 m
  Ascent
• 693 m
  Descent

[JeromeFJ]

Definitely a memorable drive today ! Nice sand conditions, a group of determined and very capable drivers, and a beautiful play area.  A few of us were still sleepy during the briefing, but after the first 5 min of the drive, everyone was fully awake. The tall dunes of Sweihan were a perfect warm up, straight into the action. 

From one big bowl to the next high dune the convoy was flowing. Stay in the move, Don't break the flow, Watch your lines were the motives of the day. You all did really great, and I used this opportunity to really let you experience the thrill of a drive at higher speed, when we have to use the terrain and  the shape of the dunes to progress faster.

As you have seen, this also requires a very accurate driving, and understanding the dynamics of the car, as any mistake will immediately take you out of the game. Nothing major occurred,  but we had a tricky situation with 2 cars stuck one above the other with a steep incline, (one with a pop-out)... and rocks below! 

We managed to reach the top of the Old Lady dune,  and to enjoy the other set of high dunes close to Al Ain Airport. Very well done @Luke K P @Aser @Shaun J @Julien Recan @msa @Rk ram @Cristian @Frans M, this was really a FB++! Waiting for feed back and pics in the gallery (I see already a first batch), enjoy the weekend, and see you next time.

[Julien Recan]

Such a great drive. Thank you @JeromeFJ.

This part of Sweihan is really special. I had done it in fewbie mode with @Ale Vallecchi and absolutely loved the place. Loved it just as much in fewbie+ led by @JeromeFJ.

Makes me want to relocate to Al Ain

[Cristian]

Great session this morning @JeromeFJ, thanks for the fun and your endless patience with everyone, that makes a difference. It was quite a rollercoaster!

See you soon 🚙

[Frans M]

Great learning oportunity this morning with an experienced lead. Enjoyable drive.

[Rk ram]

As expected ., the ride was action packed with the lead @JeromeFJ cruising through the huge dunes ... as though it was a flat ground for you....and the raptor following it with big two flags .... 👍

great ride and super in sync guys ... the whole convoy just drove as though they had known the place before.... 

Will be looking forward for more fun ... 🙂

[azad]

@JeromeFJ @Aser @Shaun J @Julien Recan  @Robk @Rk ram @Cristian @Frans M@Luke K P

A short Video clip of the Pop Out 

 

 

[Luke K P]

Thanks for posting @msa

See you tomorrow!

[azad]

@JeromeFJ @Aser @Shaun J @Julien Recan  @Robk @Rk ram @Cristian @Frans M@Luke K P 

Here is little longer video of this drive. Hope you guys like it.

 

[Luke K P]

3 minutes ago, msa said:

@JeromeFJ @Aser @Shaun J @Julien Recan  @Robk @Rk ram @Cristian @Frans M@Luke K P 

Here is little longer video of this drive. Hope you guys like it.

 

Great footage. The perspective angle of the stick out front looks really good!!