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
19JUL25 0901Z OMDB HDAM Jeditof Airbus A350-900 (A359) -64 ft/m 1459 nm 02:54 View
18JUL25 0727Z OMDB HDAM Antonio Munoz Boeing 737-800 (B738) -597 ft/m 1402 nm 03:07 View
17JUL25 2303Z OYHD HDAM Bricktop Cessna 700 Citation Longitude (C700) -42 ft/m 209 nm 00:38 View
16JUL25 0313Z HSMN HDAM PJAROS70 Douglas DC-3 (DC3) -782 ft/m 967 nm 06:17 View
15JUL25 1321Z FZNA HDAM Matt Hurst Airbus A380-800 (A388) -399 ft/m 1224 nm 02:51 View
10JUL25 2232Z OYHD HDAM Killraven Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) -131 ft/m 230 nm 01:02 View
08JUL25 2125Z OBBI HDAM Evik03 Embraer Phenom 100 (E50P) -110 ft/m 1163 nm 03:50 View
08JUL25 0635Z OENG HDAM Tomas Pontetto Boeing 777-200 (B772) -152 ft/m 389 nm 00:57 View
30JUN25 1112Z HCMM HDAM Steux Airbus A320 (A320) -298 ft/m 623 nm 01:31 View
23JUN25 0635Z HAAB HDAM Clorix Beechcraft 2000 Starship (STAR) -53 ft/m 342 nm 01:18 View
21JUN25 1802Z OYAT HDAM CPT Jose Collado A320-Neo 1.0.4 A3 -108 ft/m 349 nm 00:56 View
21JUN25 1802Z OYAT HDAM Charliemenem Airbus A321 neo (A21N) -253 ft/m 349 nm 00:55 View
18JUN25 1108Z OYHD HDAM Dave Torkington Airbus A318 (A318) -33 ft/m 227 nm 00:41 View
16JUN25 1841Z HKJK HDAM Richard E Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -53 ft/m 895 nm 02:10 View
11JUN25 0301Z HJJJ HDAM Jaeya Airbus A321 (A321) -92 ft/m 848 nm 02:04 View
08JUN25 0915Z OYAA HDAM Kinggong Airbus A-400M (A400) -1479 ft/m 296 nm 01:13 View
03JUN25 2330Z HAAB HDAM RP1 Boeing 727-200 (B722) -280 ft/m 325 nm 00:54 View
31MAY25 1221Z HAAB HDAM XxGuI2eNxX Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) -122 ft/m 343 nm 00:56 View
30MAY25 2355Z OMDB HDAM ZandPilooT Boeing 747-8 (B748) -572 ft/m 1461 nm 01:42 View
28MAY25 1657Z HAMK HDAM Juslukin75 Gloster Meteor T Mk 7 G- -639 ft/m 262 nm 00:37 View