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
17JUL25 1717Z FAOR FNLU Mauricio Moreno Castellanos Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) -675 ft/m 1429 nm 03:26 View
17JUL25 1143Z DGAA FNLU Matt Hurst Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) -126 ft/m 1273 nm 03:04 View
15JUL25 2208Z FCPP FNLU Killraven Cirrus Vision SF-50 (SF50) -141 ft/m 271 nm 01:06 View
07JUL25 2203Z FNCT FNLU Bricktop Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 (C25C) -82 ft/m 241 nm 00:31 View
07JUL25 0943Z HTKJ FNLU Jeka28 Boeing 737-800 (B738) -180 ft/m 1518 nm 03:40 View
06JUL25 0341Z DGAA FNLU Krupke77 Airbus A380-800 (A388) -298 ft/m 1227 nm 01:47 View
01JUL25 0733Z FCPP FNLU CaptainPhil Airbus A319 (A319) -207 ft/m 273 nm 00:47 View
30JUN25 1906Z FAOR FNLU Ricardo Fernández Rosa Airbus A320 (A320) -317 ft/m 1385 nm 03:25 View
29JUN25 0155Z FNCA FNLU Krisp27 Short SD3-60 (SH36) -66 ft/m 231 nm 00:45 View
29JUN25 0152Z FNCA FNLU T.J. Turner Short 330 (SH33) -39 ft/m 231 nm 00:57 View
29JUN25 0152Z FNCA FNLU Whiterice87 Learjet 35 (LJ35) -324 ft/m 231 nm 00:44 View
29JUN25 0152Z FNCA FNLU Dbrito Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -206 ft/m 230 nm 00:56 View
29JUN25 0151Z FNCA FNLU Jack M Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (B350) -124 ft/m 230 nm 00:55 View
29JUN25 0151Z FNCA FNLU Flightsimmax Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -102 ft/m 231 nm 00:55 View
29JUN25 0150Z FNCA FNLU Jfoot709 Beechcraft 2000 Starship (STAR) -114 ft/m 230 nm 00:54 View
29JUN25 0150Z FNCA FNLU ChaseButters Beechcraft 2000 Starship (STAR) -163 ft/m 230 nm 00:53 View
29JUN25 0148Z FNCA FNLU YungLean Pilatus PC-12 (PC12) -180 ft/m 229 nm 00:52 View
29JUN25 0148Z FNCA FNLU SbveITA Beechcraft 2000 Starship (STAR) -80 ft/m 230 nm 00:53 View
29JUN25 0148Z FNCA FNLU Lucidityy Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -91 ft/m 231 nm 00:52 View
29JUN25 0147Z FNCA FNLU Rockwolf Pilatus PC-24 (PC24) -161 ft/m 229 nm 00:51 View