tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80356566614079534122024-03-24T02:21:09.054-07:00 DeskPilot's Flight Sim BlogA blog featuring topics about flight simulation with FSX.
Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-54183805184637745842014-12-29T21:17:00.000-08:002014-12-30T04:24:04.077-08:00I got a drone for Christmas!!!<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Drones should never be flown over 400 feet or near an airport.</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/faa-launches-holiday-themed-drone-safety-video-for-newbie-owners/" style="font-size: x-large;">FAA video about Drone regulations and safety. Please watch by clicking here!</a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes... I got a Drone for Christmas. The proper terminology is RC Quadcopter. The Dromida Ominus to be exact. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While flight simulations is enjoyable, there is something magical about flying your own aircraft.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">How it all started</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Over the past few weeks, I have mulled over the idea of trying RC planes. This idea was further sparked after meeting some of the members of the Somerset Signal Senders. </span><span style="font-size: large;">This is a radio controlled airplane club that flies out of Somerset County North Branch Park in NJ</span><span style="font-size: large;">. A friend of mine suggested I stop by for their Chili Day event held in November. While my friend was not there, the members of the club were very friendly! They shared tons of advise along with copious amounts of spicy Chili. They really made me feel welcome. They didn't appear bothered by my numerous questions for which I was thankful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The club flying at the field.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Link to <a href="http://www.somersetsignalsenders.com/index.html">Somerset Signal Senders RC Club</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was fun to watch them fly many different types of RC planes. They had big, small, electric, and gas planes in the air. One member flew a quadcopter with FPV setup. Just as flight simulator pilots love to fly many types of planes, I noticed the RC members showed up with 2 or 3 different planes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Numerous times I heard the members talk about safety and flying. They realize the dangers these craft can pose to themselves and others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <i>A gas powered RC plane.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have a training program that is geared towards getting new pilots up and flying at the field in a safe manner. To fly at the park requires membership to the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Membership to the AMA includes insurance coverage which is very important. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.modelaircraft.org/">Link to the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Dromida Ominus showed up underneath my Christmas tree. This was an unexpected Christmas present from a relative that really made me smile!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Dromida Ominus is a small quadcopter weighing in about 106 grams. The kit includes a 2.4 ghz controller, battery, and USB charger. Basically everything required to fly is included in the box. The Ominus has easy and advanced modes that can be accessed via the controller. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This copter uses three </span><span style="font-size: large;">accelerometers to provide stable flight. Before taking off, the accelerometers on the Ominus will calibrate. When the light on the Ominus stops blinking we are ready to rock. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Ominus does not use GPS unlike more expensive quadcopters. Some have likened the Ominus to a sport drone. From some of the videos I have seen, that does appear to be a good description</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Great for practicing on an IPAD or IPHONE.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In easy mode the Ominus is very "easy" to control. Keeping the central red light facing me, I can easily get my bearing. As of now, I have only flown the Ominus on easy mode. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Link to: <a href="http://www.dromida.com/air/dide01xx-ominus/videos.html">Dromida Ominus Videos from Dromida.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Ominus is remarkably indestructible! So far, it has hit numerous objects from a fence, to trees, to the side of our house. Still there is not one sign of damage. My flying is getting better and luckily the crashes are beginning to decrease. I have flown the copter in the backyard, and a little inside the house. The cat did not like the Ominus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Here kitty kitty...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The supplied 700 mh battery last from 5 to 10 minutes depending on how agressive the copter is flown. The battery can be fully recharged in an hour. Extra batteries have already been ordered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>FAA, Drones, and Safety.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Of course this is a touchy subject. Personally, I can see both sides of the story. Unfortunately there are drone pilots who have flown near airports and over 400 feet. My hunch is that these people are not affiliated with an RC Club or the AMA. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The big fear appears to be new people with drones who have no club affiliation and no understanding of the regulations. To that order the FAA and Drone partners have launched a campaign called "Know Before You Fly".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/">Know Before You Fly Website</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Know Before You Fly website contains a wealth of information related to proper usage of drones. I suggest future pilots to read the posted information. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upon opening the Ominus, I did not find one bit of information regarding the FAA regulations to fly below 400 feet and away from airports. Personally it is my conviction that it would behoove these manufactures to include this information. In turn the FAA should consider the risk a 106g drone such as the Ominus poses compared to a 50 lb drone when proposing legislation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bottom line is that drones are a lot of fun. If you got a drone under your Christmas tree then you know what I am talking about. But please consider the safety aspects at all times too. Know before you fly! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Links:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: blue; color: white;"> <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/faa-launches-holiday-themed-drone-safety-video-for-newbie-owners/"><span style="color: white;">FAA video about Drone regulations and safety. Please watch by clicking here!</span></a></span><br />
<a href="http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/" style="background-color: blue; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">Know Before You Fly Website</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.somersetsignalsenders.com/index.html" style="background-color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: white;">Somerset Signal Senders RC Club</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.modelaircraft.org/"><span style="background-color: blue; color: white;">American Model Association (AMA)</span><span style="background-color: blue; color: blue;">)</span></a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.dromida.com/air/dide01xx-ominus/videos.html" style="background-color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: white;">Dromida Ominus Videos from Dromida.com</span></a><br />
<br />Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-38849375845899243672014-10-26T21:20:00.001-07:002014-10-27T04:32:06.900-07:00A run in with "Aviation Careers Podcast"<br />
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<b>The Aviation Careers Podcast website at www.aviationcareerspodcast.com</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's face it, a career in aviation can be difficult to achieve. Luckily there is Carl Valeri to the rescue! Carl, and experienced airline pilot, helps promote careers in aviation through his podcast "Aviation Careers Podcast" (found on Itunes). The website for the podcast contains a wealth of resources from a "Pilot Jobs Book" to information about various scholarship programs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Aviation Careers Podcast is a well produced, well organized podcast that gives an in-depth look at the airline industry. The podcast typically features co-host Eric Crump, the Aerospace Program Director from Polk State College, and Tom Wachowski, an Aviation Professional. </span><br />
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<b>Carl flies and A320, but we do not know for which airline.</b></div>
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<b>He does fly out of KEWR..</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During a podcast, Carl and one of the co-host field questions from various newbie pilots. Questions can range from "do I need a 4 yr degree for become an airline pilot" to "what type rating should I obtain". Many of the podcast incorporate a topic and Carl is very adept at interviewing professionals from all over the airline industry. For example, Carl recently did a show where he interviewed Doug Ward, a 737 pilot about flying in China (ACP068). Recent guest also include corporate pilots, bush pilots, aviation photographers, airline stewardess, military pilots.</span><br />
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<b>An A320 gets marshaled in at KIAD</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are a flight simulator geek like me, then start downloading Carl's podcast right now! It is very interesting to listen to. If you love aviation and want to hear about it from a career aspect, this is a great podcast! I have generally found that Carl's advise can be adapted to other careers! </span><br />
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<b>For the Love of Flight, kickstarter page.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may remember my push to support Danial Shulte's Kickstarter project "For the Love of Flight:An Aviation Film" a few weeks ago. Around that time I wrote Carl to ask for his support. While he was not able to officially support the project, he was nice enough to respond to my email. Carl flies the Airbus A320 for a US airline. While emailing him, I thought it would be funny to send him a screen capture of me flying the Aerosoft Airbus into some bad weather. He flies the real thing, and I fly it on my computer.. (What is the difference...... Lol!) To my surprise, Carl liked the screen capture and used it on his official webpage for the podcast! I feel pretty honored!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Links:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/">Aviation Careers Podcast</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carl also co-host Stuck Mic Avcast</span><br />
<a href="http://stuckmicavcast.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Stuck Mic Avcast</span></a><br />
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I feel a personal association with United Airlines. Living in Central New Jersey, the sight of a United A320 or 737 cruising overhead is an everyday occurrence. The United Express Q400 with it's distinctive sound buzzing by. Like bees in and out of a hive, so to fly the United planes in and out of Newark Airport (KEWR). The airport is United's third largest hub.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After obtaining a new computer for flight simming, I applied to Virtual United Airlines best known as VirtualUA. What better way to flight sim than to simulate real world airline flying. Virtual United (VirtualUA) contains a plethora of opportunities to fly different aircraft, on different routes. Typical United aircraft are the Boeing 737-800, the Boeing 777, the Airbus A320 and A319. Each of these aircraft have excellent representation in FSX. The United routes take you all over the US from East to West coast with hubs at airports like KEWR, KIAD, KSFO, KDEN, and KIAH. The US has some amazing and varied geography. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: large;">With VirtualUA pilots can fly for many of the different regional carriers associated with the United Airlines under United Express. This is the brand name used by United’s regional carriers. For example, the Q400 is currently operated by Republic Airlines out of KEWR, and flown under the United Express moniker. Regional equipment varies from the typical small regional jets to turbo props such as the Dash 8 and B1900. Obviously my favorite is the Dash 8 represented by Majestic Software. </span></span></div>
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<b>Flight deck of the 737 NGX.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">VirtualUA does an excellent job of balancing realism and fun! Pilots pick a hub, but are allowed to fly from other hubs. Pilots are not required to fly on Vatsim like some other virtual airlines. Pilots are also allowed to substitute similar aircraft per route. There are also opportunities to fly airlines of days gone past! To me this is a big bonus as I would love to fly the B377 Stratocruiser for a virtual airline. </span></div>
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<b>A United 737-800 lands at TNCM.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are three basic requirements. For starters, pilots must fly once every month (submit a pirep). Second, once a pilot lands at a destination, he or she must take off from that destination. So if I fly from KEWR to KIAD, them my next flight will be from KIAD. The third requirement is that pilots can only fly aircraft they are qualified to fly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like many virtual airlines, VirtualUA has setup a rating system. From 0-30 hours a pilot is qualified to fly regional aircraft such as the Q400. At 30-60 hours the pilot is allowed to fly the typical United fleet aircraft such as the 737 and Airbus A320. Past 60 hours you can step into the larger aircraft such as the 777. I like this system as it gives the pilot something to look forward to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">As of now the website is very functional, along with the ACARS and forum (Crewtalk). Questions are answered promptly and there is a lot of opportunity. The airline regularly uses Teamspeak for communication. <span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;">VirtualUA also includes other perks such as discounts on flight sim products, Vatsim training, and a points sytem. </span><span style="line-height: 21.2999992370605px;">This is a growing airline and I would recommend people join! Its a great community.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We search for realism sitting at our computers in relaxed seats. Daring to believe ourselves real airline pilots we pull up checklist, SID procedures, latest weather data. While everyone may think us silly we know one thing. We are not alone, we are part of a community, we are part of a virtual airline!</span><br />
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<b>A United B377 returns to KSFO after a long trip from Hawaii</b><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The new Open LC Europe from the scenery developer Orbx </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">adds “land class” data. The package works in conjunction with FTX Global. Together they pack a powerful punch. So far, my experience with the combo has been very positive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The combo creates what amounts to an Orbx region. The only area that is lacking is the airports. Still, Orbx comes to the rescue with the release of FTX Global airports for Europe. Unfortunately all other airports in Europe are default FSX/P3d.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The biggest advantage to the land class data is the reduction of repetitive scenery patterns. These patterns are quite annoying when flying high. My experience has been that the new land class data eliminates scenery repetition! Orbx has also stated that they are dedicated to removing any repetitive patterns that remain. To me that is almost worth the price of admission alone!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What better way to jaunt around Europe but in the Intercity Virtual Airline's Q400. I have been trying to master the use of FS2Crew with the Q400. FS2Crew with its automated co-pilot has been very helpful with managing the different stages of flight. When flying the Q, these stages can occur in quick succession. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also purchased the Airline2Sim Q400 training videos too. What a spectacular set of training videos! Highly recommended! The video series answers a lot of those nagging questions. You know, the ones like, how does a real Q400 pilot fly the approach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hence, I decided to fly an <a href="http://www.viaintercity.com/">Intercity Virtual</a> flight from EDDL (Dusseldorf) </span><span style="font-size: large;">to LSZH (ZURICH). This flight was recorded with the Intercity ACARS system. Dusseldorf is an important airport for Intercity Virtual (a virtual airline). EDDL gives Intercity access to a large stretch of Europe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>VOXATC, FS2Crew, and the Q400.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We started at Gate 51. While my FS2Crew copilot did the walkabout and prepped the plane, I set up the box. 5000 lbs of fuel was loaded along with 71 passengers. The flight plan was entered. Contact was made and clearance obtained via VOXATC 6. I purchased VOXATC 6 a few weeks ago and it is awesome. (<i>Expect a future post about VOXATC.)</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My FS2Crew copilot and I sat together going over the departure briefing. Not much concern given the good weather and dry conditions. Before long we were pushing back, going over the after start checklist, and ready to taxi. Ground gave us clearance to taxi down Xray, hold at 05C. We followed behind an AirBerlin jet. After a brief hold we were allowed to cross runway 05R, and soon waiting for our takeoff clearance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Times like this is when FS2Crew really helps. The automated copilot helped prep the cockpit for take off while I concentrated on ATC communication. Clearance was given and we were soon barreling down the runway on our 296 nm flight! For once, everything was going smoothly as we took off, switched on the autopilot, and flew the KUMIK2 departure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A little into our cruise we had one of the closest fly byes of another aircraft I have ever experienced in FSX. The TCAS was going crazy. If this had been a real flight, I would been arrested for not responding. A quick screen caught the perpetrator cruising right in front of us.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">This would be my first time landing in Zurich. I was afraid that VOXATC would mess up and not use a STAR. Luckily I was wrong!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mountains, lakes, scenery galore! Switzerland is know for its beautiful scenery!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While the airports I used for this flight were not aftermarket, the scenery below was quite spectacular! This was in no part to Orbx Open LC. VOXATC was able to use the SID and STAR information providing me ATC from start to finish. In all this was a great flight with a lot of immersion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is it like to be a pilot? What careers are available to pilots? What does it really look like to cruise over the beautiful Northern California valley? If only someone could produce a well made film that answers these questions!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2014956656/for-the-love-of-flight-an-aviation-film?ref=card">For the Love of Flight: An Aviation Film KickStarter page.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is exactly what young 18 year old private pilot Daniel Shulte and 747 Co-Pilot Robin Tapmon plan to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> They have ambitious plans to make a movie titled “<b><i>For The Love of Flight: An Aviation Film</i></b>”. To do this they have plan to use</span><span style="font-size: large;"> a production crew of talented youngsters, tons of aviation fuel, and the beautiful Northern California scenery. </span><span style="font-size: large;">They don’t require what I would consider a large amount of money. But they do need to raise the money fast! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After watching the video on their Kickstarter page and reading the information presented, I was IMPRESSED. I donated enough to obtain a digital HD copy of the film. As an amateur photographer, I can appreciate the artistic talent they have. I can also appreciate their ambition. As a flight simmer and aviation enthusiast, I can appreciate their love of flying. Heck, the majority of the money they are raising will cover aviation fuel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So please, check out their video and KickStarter page. If you can donate please do! As they say, if you can't donate, then just spread the word!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With shaking gauges and bouncing needles, the Mustang slowly pulled out onto the taxiway. The sounds of the low idling Merlin grumbling away. Taxing was no delight as this tail dragger moved along. While graceful in flight, the Mustang was awkward on the ground. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I throttled her up a tad to enter and line up on the runway. Some black smoke puffed out. A quick mag check confirmed that she was ready to go. With a slow push forward on the throttle the Merlin came to life. So did the speedometer, the oil and temperature gauges, and my sense of mortality. Holding on for dear life and fighting the torque, I did my best to follow a straight line. In quick order we reached V1 and were off! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With true grace she started to ascend, the landing gear now stowed. Her small body began to peak between the clouds. With a pull on the throttle, I held her straight. A slight upward pitch was established and the autopilot clicked on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before long the Mustang was at 34,000 feet, cruising around the 350 mph and providing me with an amazing view in all directions. Like a good horse, I could feel her longing for bombers to protect. Cruising at jet like speeds, we raced through the sky. Sadly the trip was soon over as the Mustang was put into a slow descent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Landing the Mustang was quite a feat. Most of it came to balance. As flaps and gear were deployed, the pony slowed calling for an increase in throttle. The maneuverability of the Mustang helped. Bringing her in around 120 mph allowed for a somewhat smooth touch down. Landing the Mustang was not overly difficult. The hard part came after landing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the Mustang planted her feet on the ground, the large unsightly nose rose high. With limited vision forward we barreled down the runway. Hitting the brakes to hard, to early, could cause her to flip over. Finally she came to a stop and my heart rate lowered. Now for the awkward taxing.</span><br />
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<b>A real Mustang at the 2014 WWII Weekend at KRDG</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Very fast, ample power above above 30,000 feet, and with large bubble canopy, the Mustang is a GA pilot's dream. Simple but capable autopilot for IFR. The added bonus to this pony is A2A’s Accusim technology. Accusim brings so much to the table, it is almost hard to imagine flying without it. After kicking the tires, I was off to buy buy buy the A2A Civilian Mustang with Accusim!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The real P51 Mustang was the epiphany of piston powered WWII fighter aviation! As expected, A2A has replicated in great detail the perks of this pony. The Merlin engine is a living breathing animal that must be treated correctly. It will reward you with great power if you treat it right. This means carefully monitoring the engine related gauges. Specifically a close eye has to be kept on the oil pressure, oil temperature, radiator coolant temp. The pilot needs to know what readings to expect at different stages of flight and keep and eye out for unusual readings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When we refer to the Mustang as the “epithany” of WWII piston powered aviation, we are not just referring to its speed, maneuverability, or firepower. Many of the systems on the Mustang are automated. Notable is the oil and radiator cooler flaps. They will open and close to ensure proper temperature. The two speed supercharger is also automated. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a lot to learn about the flying this old war horse in sheep’s clothing. A good checklist, watching gauges, checking under the hood. Considering the Accusim technology, the pilot needs to understand how the Mustang will respond to different conditions. For example on cold days the oil in the Mustang will be thick. Hence the pilot should dilute the oil after start up to bring the oil pressure to acceptable limits. The pilot needs to safe guard against failures, and be prepared for them if they do occur. Yes, Accusim is that amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Mustang can give some surprises. You can easily fly a 1000 mile range in the Mustang, cruising at around 30000 feet or above. On top of this, you can fly a nice speed in the 300-400 mph range. This is with all tanks full before take off. Unfortunately extending that 1000 mile range can call for some exceptions. The high blower setting gives the Mustang its power above 18,000 feet. This utilizes more fuel/hr. To effectively extend the range of the Mustang, the pilot must fly at 18,000 feet with the blower in the low setting and at a much slower speed. This is a contrast to the concept of the fighter that followed the bombers all the way to Germany and back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back then, drop tanks were used to extended the Mustang's range. Unfortunately the FAA does not allow the use drop tanks. A2A has obviously followed suite. No drop tanks for the civilized Mustang. You can’t be civilized when you are dropping large empty metal fuel tanks on the heads of citizens below. Filling the center tank does help extend the range. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of the center tank. There is a noticeable change, and not for the better, when this tank is full. The Mustang becomes very unstable when this tank is full. The sooner it is drained the better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The autopilo</span><span style="font-size: large;">t takes some getting used to. This is a very simple system. It reminds me of the B377 autopilot. You can’t simply dial in the altitude and go there. More or less, you need to use the pitch control to change altitude, then click on the “ALT” button to hold an altitude. The exception is that the Mustang's autopilot can grab radials, an ILS approach, or simply follow a set heading.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The A2A Mustang uses the typical FSX GNS430. Users can easily swap out the FSX version for the Reality XP GNS430. Unfortunately I only have the Reality XP 530. I have seen users install the Mindstar 430 GNS though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I flew a flight from KECP to KTPA using VOXATC 6 for atc. Between working the radios, the limited autopilot, the ATC instructions, my hands were full! I can only imagine how hard it must be for a real world pilot! This hardest part was descending to different altitudes per atc instruction. Changing radio channels created a lot of confusion too. When landing at KTPA, the autopilot did an excellent job of grabbing the ILS and following the ILS down to the runway. This allowed me just enough time to dial in the KTPA tower. The COM radio in the Mustang will allow the user to store different channels. I will take advantage of that next time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of night flying, the A2A Mustang comes with some very cool night lighting! There is the typical bright cockpit light with the switch on the right. There is the cool fluorescent cockpit lighting. This is dimmer and allows you to keep your night vision. The last bit is the UV gauge lighting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In usual A2A fashion, the manual for the P-51 is well written and interesting. There is the P51 manual and the Accusim Manual for the P51. Both include everything from historical accounts, stories, pilot tips, to checklist. A2A never gives just a POH or small write up. Their manuals get you excited about the plane you are going to fly. They describe the perks of your new ride, what to watch out for, what to do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a link to tips found on the A2A forum from real Mustang pilot </span><span style="font-size: large;">Dudley Henriques. His insight is very helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In short, <i>I think you are crazy for not purchasing this aircraft!</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Flying the A2A Mustang is some of the most fun you will ever have in FSX!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They create a simulation inside of a simulation and the Mustang is no exception. I have only scratched the surface regarding the fun and realism that can be experienced with this bird. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The FSX/P3d scenery developer Orbx, promised a lot when they released FTX Global. While considered by many to be an expensive addon, FTX Global promised to recreate the virtual landscape. This addon would create detailed scenery for entire FSX and P3d world. FTX Global would also work in harmony with various other software packages and Orbx regions. If this was not enough, Orbx promised to release numerous free airports for FTX Global users. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Orbx has delivered on each of their promises and then some. They have certainly upheld their promise to supply free airports for FTX Global users. With 14 airport packs to date, we now have free airports throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. In my home state of New Jersey, Orbx has released two regional airports (KMIV and KTTN). The entire East Coast of the US has been sprinkled with free FTX airports. For Connecticut alone, there is 4 free FTX airports!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trenton Mercer is located in New Jersey. KTTN is north of Trenton along the Delaware River. While it is hard to believe, if you fly north from KTTN, you will see why NJ is called the Garden State. The airport has become a favorite of mine for local GA flying. KTTN is located in a nice country setting and sports two runways. One runway is 4,800 feet long while the other is 6,000 feet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I stopped by the real KTTN for the first time a few months ago. Upon driving into the airport, I noticed a Frontier Aviation Airbus A319 preparing for takeoff. The airport has become well known as a good spot to catch a cheap ride to locations such as Florida and Atlanta. Flyers can bypass the congestion, traffic, and general headache of the larger airports by going to KTTN.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having been to KTTN, I can only say that it is very impressive how much time and effort Orbx developers have spent on what is essential a freeware product. I could immediately recognize the general aviation area of KTTN along with the other facilities. The Orbx KTTN also corrects a problem with the ILS of the old FSX version. Unfortunately KTTN does not have the nice grass simulated in some of their other products. But for all intensive purposes, this airport is extremely well done!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a general aviation lover, KTTN has become a perfect location. Numerous flights can be conducted in a 1 hour time to other Orbx freeware airports. There is KRDG to the west in PA, KMIV to the south in NJ, a ton of Orbx airports in MD, along with numerous airports north of NYC.</span><span style="font-size: 15px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The initial cost of Orbx’s FTX Global is steep. But when you consider all of the freeware airports that are now included, FTX Global is a real bargain. Again, these new airports are extremely well done, and very dynamic. Check out to see if your local airport has been released! As for me, "Thank you Orbx!" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/76276-ftx-global-freeware-airports-na-pack-10/">ORBX Free Aiports pack 10 for FTX Global</a></span><br />
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-51523561418600245732014-06-17T19:47:00.001-07:002014-06-17T21:16:09.324-07:00Wings, Wheels, and Corporate jets at Teterboro Airport (KTEB).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Yankee Air Museum's B17 "Yankee Lady" starts up an engine.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>(Special thanks to poster "Oracle427" from the A2A Simulations forum for making us aware of the "Wings and Wheels" show at KTEB)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a last minute rush, we made it to Teterboro Airport (KTEB) for 3 hours of prop wash, classic cars, and more corporate jets then you can shake a stick at! A common sight in Central New Jersey is the large passenger jets on approach to Newark Airport (KEWR). But for those paying attention, there is also a second stream of business jets large and small, on approach to KTEB just north of KEWR. A common sight while travelling up the NJ parkway near Bloomfield are the corporate jets coming in for a landing at KTEB.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The “Wings and Wheels” event on June 14-15th did not include an airshow per se. KTEB is located in one of the business airways in the United States. In close proximity to NYC, you have three other major airports, KEWR, KJFK, and KLGA. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even without the traffic from the other airports, KTEB is busy, very busy. The stream of business jets coming and going at KTEB on Sunday (June 15th) was unbelievable. From very large business jets, to small King Airs. There was a lot going on at KTEB.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While there was no official airshow, there was still plenty of activity to watch. B17 “Yankee Lady” made regular trips on the hour. This created a flurry of activity for WWII enthusiast to watch. On an hourly basis, enthusiast could watch “Yankee Lady” load passengers, start up her engines, and taxi out to the runway. Attendees could then watch as “Yankee Lady” took to the skies with the buildings of NYC in the background. After a 30 minute wait she was on final and taxing back to the show area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a contrast this pretty lady made. She really showed those sleek little jets that she had presence and style! A time lapse video of the aircraft landing on KTEB’s runway would have gone something like this “Citation, Lear, Gulfstream, King Air, B17, Citation, Gulfstream, Lear, Pilatus, B17”. There was a memorable moment when “Yankee Lady” came back to the loading area to find a large business jet in her spot. The business jet could be heard throttling up to move out of Yankee Lady’s way. As they passed the FO of the business jet could be seen taking a quick picture of “Yankee Lady”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Besides “Yankee Lady”, there were other characters from the show taking off. A grand display was given when the small but noisy Aero L-29 Jet, started up and taxied to runway 18. Between 1961 and 1974, 3600 of these jets were built for use by Eastern Block nations. The L-29 functioned as a jet trainer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The noise from this jet was quite impressive. She looked fast and quick as she took to the skies upon departure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Before leaving the show, I got to look over Cub Crafter's Carbon Cub EX. This little Cub clearly drew my attention with it’s large tundra tires. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cockpit included a nice holder for an IPAD. When she took off, it was quite obvious that she needed very little runway to become aloft.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> The Piper's office</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a plethora of other things to do at the show. I got to look over the beautiful blue Piper Twin Comanche. This aircraft was quite a beauty and I relished the idea of taking a flight in her. The owner told me he and a partner had purchased the aircraft for about $88K. The seats in the plane looked quite comfortable coupled with the typical Piper cockpit. When I asked him if having two engines made him feel safer he replied, “Oh yeah”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The American Airpower Museum's AT-6D "Texan".</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The AT6 "Texan" from the museum located in Long Island was also present and on display. The pilot had recently flown their C47 to the Reading WWII airshow the week before. The museum’s P47 was also featured at the Reading WWII weekend show. Unfortunately their Avenger was not able to make the Wheels and Wings event due to a hydraulic pump problem. The pilot was quite friendly and answered many of my questions. The American Airpower Museum owns and impressive array of WWII aircraft from the C47, P47, AT6, and Avenger. But that is just a sample of the aircraft they own! When I asked the pilot which one he liked to fly the most, he responded, “The one I am flying at the moment!”.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NJChopper's Bell Helicopter.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> NJChoppers was present displaying their beautiful Bell helicopter. Their Bell us used to give sighting trips in the NYC area. As suspected, helicopters such as this do not have any autopilot. My guess is that this can be quite demanding on the pilot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trying to work different switches and knobs in the heli must be difficult. Not to mention, how does the pilot look at his chart? Even the typical C172 pilot can hit the autopilot giving him time to recheck his charts, checklist, and radio settings. But not the typical helicopter pilot! Speaking of helicopters, a large helicopter passed overhead. My guess is that the helicopter took off from the northern section of KTEB.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were many different classic cars on display. Unfortunately my fascination with the aircraft drew me away from them. Given more time, I would have spent a lot of time looking them over. There were newer racing cars, and a host of other automobile related displays too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other events included, a WWII singing show, a large vending section in the hanger, coupled with numerous other aircraft. </span><span style="font-size: large;">There was an older C172 that had been completely restored. The aircraft was currently used by Brigade Air to introduce kids to aviation through summer camps. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notable was the very large C54 from the Berlin Airlift Museum.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This aircraft was used in the Berlin Airlift. The Berlin Airlift Museum also owns a C97 currently housed in Brooklyn NY.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(More on this particular C54 in a later blog post).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The “Wings and Wheels” event had a nice relaxing feel to it. There were no long wait times for the buses, bathrooms, or food vendors. This was in contrast to the Reading PA WWII airshow the week before. At that show, 40,000 people attended on Saturday with 60,000 people showing up on Sunday. The wait time on Sunday for the transport buses was reportedly 3 hours long! But one thing you did not see at the Reading show was... MORE Corporate Jets then You can SHAKE at STICK at! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I sat there reading the “Out of Memory” message in FSX, I
realized the time had come to make the transition to DX10! Some things are inevitable. My FSX would simply not load the PMDG NGX,
ORBX’s NCA, and Flight Beam’s KSFO, while in DX9 mode. Switching to DX10 Preview mode would rectify
the problem allowing FSX to cram more monkeys in to the barrel. Unfortunately, the thought of making a
difficult transition to the VAS saving DX10 did not sound appealing. Luckily there are those who have already cut
a path through the jungle. All we have
to do is walk down that path.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="text-align: center;"><i> Matt's DX10 Tweak Guide 2014</i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like Matt Davies, and you should too. He generally wants to help the flight sim
community and his YouTube tutorials are spot on. Matt’s videos are entertaining and
informative. Of course there are other individuals
who have contributed to FSX as we know it today. (Nick N, Froogle, DX10 Steve). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Matt’s tutorials are
very concise and to the point. His
recent video on moving to DX10 really attracted my attention. While the thought of moving to DX10 occurred
on many occasions, it was Matt’s video that gave me confidence to finally
switch. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course we cannot discuss DX10 without mentioning Steve. Steve is the true hero of the DX10
saga. He worked very hard to bring about
this revolution. He blogged about his numerous experiments with
DX10. Of course there were the ever
present nay-sayers who said it could not be done. But his hard work came to fruition with the software
package, “Steve’s DX10 Fixer”. His
software ($35) converts scenery and other FSX buggies over to DX10. It works, and it works very well. The software is also very simple to use. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> S</span><i><b>unset in San Fran, in the Real Air Duke v2.</b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since moving to DX10, I have not had one DX10 related
problem with my FSX. On the contrary,
DX10 has greatly improved the visual appeal.
It is hard to put into words, but there is no longer a need for ENB or
Sweetfx on my system. The visuals out
the cockpit are greatly improved with DX10!
Mountains, shadows, cockpits, all look very realistic! Simply a visual delight! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><i> Landing at Jackson Hole next to the Grand Tetons.</i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To start the transition to DX10, I purchased Steve’s DX10
Fixer and then followed Matt’s YouTube tutorial. The move was very simple and straight forward. Changes were made within FSX, to the fsx.cfg,
and to Nvidia inspector. My system is
now locked at 30 fps in Nvidia inspector.
<b>Please take note of this.</b> Matt clearly mentions that increasing this
number will give blurry textures. This
is very true! So if you want to clearly
read your cockpit instruments, stay at 30 fps.
From my experience so far, there is no real benefit in increasing this
number. My system is very stable at 30 fps. </span><br />
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<b><i>Beautiful mountains and the Real Air Duke.</i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Also, Matt clearly states that you must use
the same exact number for sparse grid sampling in FSX, Nvidia Inspector, and
Steve’s DX10 Fixer. Not doing so will
cause your computer to EXPLODE!!! POW!!!
Well, not really, but you need to follow Matt’s advice on this.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><i>A2A C172 over Idaho.</i></b></div>
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reliability<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is no
performance benefit related to DX10. I
will say, if you follow Matt’s suggestions for FSX tweaks, and DX10 tweaking,
your system may benefit from a performance boost. That is because he gives sounds advise on
tweaking FSX and Nvidia Inspector. His
2013 FSX Tweaking Guide got my system up and running in top performance. </span><br />
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<b><i> Q400 flying out of London.</i></b></div>
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suffered any Crashes To Desktop (CTD).
ENB and Sweetfx are truly not required in DX10. They
were creating numerous CTDs, but I was not very happy with the DX9 visuals. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The gold standard of a system hog is the old PMDG 737
NGX. On my system overclocked i7 system,
I can fly the NGX in heavy scenery like ORBX NCA, landing at Flight Beam’s
KSFO, with a steady ~22 FPS (give or take, on final approach).
Eliminating GA traffic, boat traffic, and lowering Airliner traffic to
20%, gave a significant increase in performance with the NGX. I also use REX4 with lower resolution clouds
and Matt’s REX4 Themes. Unlike the older
versions of REX, the lower resolution clouds still look amazing. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For general aviation within FSX, I can increase the GA
traffic, the boat traffic, and install 2048 high resolution REX4 cloud
textures. My system has no trouble
handling planes like the Real Air Duke V2 or A2A C172. It eats them for breakfast. It really takes a heavy hitter like the PMGD
NGX before I have to make concessions within FSX. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Links:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSrObxJaJD8">Matt's DX10 Tweak Guide 2014 on Youtube</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?currency=USD&products_id=2630&osCsid=m5ifl86e80lcmdga4lu9jftsn6"><span style="font-size: large;">Steve's DX10 Fixer</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xquNgQMUkB8">Matt's REX4 Youtube Video</a></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">P.S.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you have a ATI/AMD Graphics Card, you can use Radeon Pro in conjunction with Steve's DX10 FIXER. Below is a link to information on the Avsim Forum. Please note, you will have to log on to access the information.</span><br />
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<a href="http://forum.avsim.net/topic/421849-dx10-fixer-atiamd-aa-and-vsync-guide/"><span style="font-size: large;">Steve's DX10 FIXER and Radeon Pro settings from Avsim</span></a><br />
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-45531429604603276312014-05-12T20:36:00.003-07:002014-05-13T04:28:52.814-07:00A2A C172R...AS REAL AS IT GETS!!!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sitting there watching the smoke come out of the front of my
Cessna was not the experience I had in mind.
The roar of the fire could be heard from inside the cockpit. Panic set in as a brief expulsion from the
cockpit was called for. The smell of
smoke reinforced the notion that the engine of my A2A C172R was on fire. This was literally, “AS REAL AS IT GETS”. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Aerosoft's freeware Catalina Island Airport (KAVX)</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The day had started out quite differently. The plan was to fly the remarkable A2A C172
from Van Nuys airport in California to Catalina Island. This is a typical flight for GA pilots in the
Cali area. Upon gaining a PPL, they load up a rented C172 with the family and fly over to
Catalina. Unfortunately the rough, short, aircraft carrier like runway, can give
many of these new pilots an unpleasant surprise.</span><br />
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<b> Orbx's freeware Van Nuys Airport (KVNY)</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flying from Van Nuys, over KLAX, to Catalina, and documenting
it with pretty pictures sounded like a great idea. This would make for a great post on the blog. All the more I would use the free Catalina
Airport from Aerosoft. This would be supplemented
with FTX Global scenery and the FTX Global Van Nuys airport (freeware). Nothing I like more than good quality freeware. Both Orbx and Aerosoft should be commended
for their generosity in providing highly detailed freeware airports for FSX!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>My VFR Flight Plan.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The final day of departure brought perfect weather
conditions. Previous flights to Catalina
Island were peppered with constant wind and turbulence. The flights in the C172 were jittery at best.
This bright sunny morning promised to rectify
my previous suffering. Van Nuys Metar
reported 0kts of wind and Catalina reported only minor wind. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Right wing checks.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My VFR flight plan was thoroughly prepared along with a
review of the KLAX special flight rules.
I would pass over KLAX after leaving Van Nuys. Then head south to be free of the class B
airspace. Once this was accomplished the
C172 would be directed towards Catalina Island. Everything appeared to be going my way as I
prepped the C172.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Check to see if there is water in the fuel.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The one thing I love about the A2A products is the realism
that Accusim brings. This technology
brings your aircraft to life. It becomes a living breathing animal. Its a simulation inside of a simulation, inside of a simulation. Torture
your aircraft with a rough landing in FSX, and you may find yourself suffering for it
later. Actions have consequences with Accusimed A2A aircraft.
Forgetting to do the pre-flight inspection of the C172 can be a bad
idea. Unchecked and weathered hinges can break causing control services to fail. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Taxing out.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Many of my flights were not done with a pre-flight inspection though. Yet for this flight, everything was checked outside the aircraft, from the hinges to the fuel. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Once completed the C172 checklist was pulled out. Before long the engine was started and purring away. After some brief fiddling with the GPS, I was
slowly meandering down the taxi-way. A large jet could be seen departing off of
Runway 16. A selection of GA aircraft
and helicopters stood on display as if saluting C172 F-GOAP as it passed. </span></div>
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<b>Heading out</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upon reaching the edge of runway 16L, I started my before
take-off checklist. The engine power was
increased to 1800 rpm for the mag check.
This called for switching between the magnetos, making sure there was no drop greater than 150 rpm between them. Unfortunately that is exactly what I found when switching to</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Mag 1. The decrease when switching to Mag 1 was
greater than the allowed 150 rpm! This was not in
the plan for the day. My guess was that
extra fuel was clogging the engine and spark plugs. This was surprising though as the mixture had
been leaned while taxing.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Going through the before takeoff checklist.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The throttle was
pushed forward and the engine came to life.
This should clean out the old pipes I thought. After a few moments the mag check procedure
was done again. There was still a large
decrease in rpm when switching to Mag 1.
Ok, well, I’ll fix this... as the throttle was pushed forward
again. I’ll run it a good long time
now! But the mag check still failed? To make matters worse, the quick check of A2A
C172 notes section showed the engine temperature was getting high!! (Red,
Red, Red!!!).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Mag check.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a moment of stupidity the throttle lever was pushed
forward again… Get-there-it-is was
calling me. After a good long time, the already over heated engine still failed
the Mag check. With defeat in my eyes,
the A2A C172 was turned around and slowly driven back to the closest GA
ramp. Going to have to shut her off and
pop the hood, I thought. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>This can't be good!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the engine shut off, the fireworks began. My guess is that the wind from prop was
keeping the over-heated engine from popping.
Once those blades stopped turning
the flames started churning. Game over, as smoke started to billow out of the
front of my C172.</span><br />
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<b>A2A C172, A little "To Real"!</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once the flames were out, the C172 was brought into the
hanger. There a very unhappy story
unfolded. My engine had bad plugs, a
fuel leak, poor compression, low oil, and even loose flaps. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This took a lot of mouse clicking, trying to
rectify each problem. If I had done this
in the real world, the consequences would have been great! But in the virtual world, all I lost was my
pride. My Accusimed C172 begged to be
treated like the real thing, with love and care. Unfortunately she had only received harsh treatment and reacted accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>This is bad, real bad...</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Luckily, a lot was gained from this experience. The
plane should have been checked in the hanger before pre-flight inspection. I barely ever checked the plane in the
hanger even after logging a lot of hours.
The engine should never have been run up so high for so long. Research should have been done to find out what "real" pilots do when a mag check fails.
As a penalty the virtual flight for the day was cancelled.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><u>Score:</u> <i>The A2A C172</i> 1 : <i>DeskPilot</i> 0</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some might find the Accusim features of the A2A C172 an
annoyance. Heck, who wants to worry
about engine temps, water in fuel lines, and loose hinges? Can’t I just overheat my engine? I have to admit that at times these features
can be an annoyance. Yet on the flip
side, there is a pride that comes from prepping and flying the A2A C172
correctly. There is an acknowledgement
that you have to take care of your Cessna just like it was real. Real pilots know to have their plane checked
in the hanger on a regular basis. While
I am not a real pilot, I revel in the ability to learn about aviation and what “real”
pilots experience. To us desk pilots, the A2A C172 is “as real as
it gets”, and in my case, that is a good thing!</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Links:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=56">A2A C172 with Accusim</a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://en.shop.aerosoft.com/eshop.php?action=article_detail&s_supplier_aid=12888&s_design=DEFAULT&shopfilter_category=Flight+Simulation&s_language=english">Aerosoft Catalina Airport (Freeware)</a></span><br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.fullterrain.com/freeware.html">FTX/Orbx Freeware Airports including Van Nuys Airport for FTX Global users.</a><br />
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-6826236129084865782014-04-30T19:17:00.000-07:002014-05-01T04:49:57.978-07:00The Airline Pilot Guy Podcast, a view into the cockpit. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>APG podcast, playing on the old Ipad.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">There is nothing more enjoyable than learning about the world
of aviation straight from the horse’s mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is exactly what you get with each podcast from Captain Jeff (The
Airline Pilot Guy).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Captain is a
real world pilot for a US legacy airline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For obvious reasons, Captain Jeff does not disclose his employer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>But we do know that he is currently employed
as a captain and he flies the Mad Dog MD82.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> His motto is "The view from my side of the cockpit door". </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">The typical Airline Pilot Guy podcast is about 2 hours
long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each podcast is filled with many tidbits
of information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From Captain Jeff, we
get a feel for what it really is like on the other side of the door. We get
the inside scope on the latest aviation news from accidents to changes in the
airlines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Captain Jeff regularly chats
about everything from his latest flights, to his views on the airline
industry, and aviation as a career.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He speaks many times about his
concerns regarding the use of automation and safety in general.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention we also get a glimpse into
his old days flying for the Air Force and flying the Tristar L1011.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Captain Jeff's website</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">There are three requirements that I have for subscribing to
a podcast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> T</span>he podcast
must be produced on a regular basis, well produced, and well organized!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Airline Pilot Guy’s podcast fulfills each
of these requirements and then some.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each week a new show is produced and ready to download and the sound
quality is always good!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Captain Jeff
rarely drones on about any topic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
show is well organized with a news section, updates, and listener questions and
feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fact that some shows are
almost 2 hours long is an added bonus. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">While Captain Jeff is not a flight sim enthusiast, he fields many questions from flight sim fans on his show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Flight simulation has been discussed numerous times on his podcast and
Captain Jeff has shown his admiration for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> O</span>n a personal <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>level, flight
simulation for the good Captain consist of being tested in a large metal box on what
he might or might not, do wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Simming,</span> is not a fun part of his job, as he would
probably say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">As aviation enthusiast, we almost owe it to ourselves to subscribe to Captain Jeff’s podcast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
aviation enthusiast such as myself and others, the PC flight simulator opens the door to the
world of airline aviation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We love to
pretend we are captains of airliners like the MD82, 737 and 777.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But Captain Jeff’s podcast slams the door
open with a lot of firsthand knowledge about what it is really like to be and
airline pilot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also learn about all
the real world responsibilities he has to shoulder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Personally, I really enjoy when Captain Jeff discusses the
recent aviation accidents and events. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">His discussions about the Malaysian Air and the Air Asiana accidents have been very insightful.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">For example, he was the first person I know of to point out that a
lot of the CNN reporting related to the disappearance of MH370 was full of a
lot of BS.</span></div>
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<b>Aviation related links on the APG website.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">A good point that Captain Jeff made was that many of their so called “Aviation”
experts had no real background in aviation at all! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of us flight simmers probably had more
qualifications.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;"> I would bet that few of the PMDG T7 flyers know more about the 777 systems than some of those CNN jokers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Captain Jeff has been quite vocal about the dangers of automation. As he would say, "disconnecting the auto-pilot at 500 feet AGL before landing, is not flying" (Heavily paraphrased).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">While he might laugh, (because I am not a real pilot), I have tried to follow Captain Jeff's advise in the simulator by disconnecting the autopilot in the Majestic Dash 8 in FSX, when ever possible. My landings in the Q 400 might not be greasers, but many of them have been hand flown, greatly increasing my ability and confidence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I advise every aviation enthusiast to head over to the Airline Pilot Guy website at <a href="http://airlinepilotguy.com/">www.airlinepilotguy.com</a> .</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The website also includes various aviation related links relevant to each show! </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Its worth mentioning that Captain Jeff has active communication with fans through </span><span style="font-size: large;">Facebook</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">. You can also donate to Captain Jeff's Coffee Fund which helps pay for the cost of hosting the show and equipment. Given the Captain's donation to the aviation community, that is money well spent!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Airline Pilot Guy show can be downloaded from ITunes and Stitcher. Episodes can also be found on Youtube.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Links:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://airlinepilotguy.com/">www.airlinepilotguy.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/airline-pilot-guy-aviation/id441028270?mt=2">Airline Pilot Guy on Itunes</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/airline-pilot-guy-aviation-podcast">Airline Pilot Guy on Stitcher.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/airlinepilotguy">Airline Pilot Guy on Youtube</a></span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/airlinepilotguy"><span style="font-size: large;">Airline Pilot Guy on Facebook.</span></a>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-26306883816229409062014-02-26T20:36:00.004-08:002014-02-27T05:04:13.834-08:00From Scotland (EGPH) to Norway (Envz) in the Q400, for Intercity Airways.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>A rainy morning at Edinburgh</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;">Flight ICX278 was set to take off from Edinburgh at 7:30 am.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> At 6:30 am,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;"> preparations in the cockpit of the Dash 8 were started.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;">Of course the morning gave the usual British Isles weather of clouds, rain, more clouds, and a bit more rain.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;">While prepping for the flight, heavy rain could be seen pouring over the windshield.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;">My sympathies went out to the ground crew.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;">But for my duties, the projected weather at Sola was of utmost concern.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;">he prediction at Sola was no clouds above 1500 ft and 9999m visibility.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px;">This would be perfect for hand flying the Q on final.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">EGPH ATIS stated that RW24 was in use for landing and departing.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Once the basic flight plan was placed in box, I set the departure for RW24 using the GRICE3C SID.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">This would shoot us North towards the GRICE waypoint, after a sharp turn from our RW24 heading. From there we would head to the ADN Vor.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> Once </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">there, we would leave merry Scotland, flying over the channel towards Sola.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Given the predicted 60 minute cruise time, I did not start browsing the STAR charts for Sola.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">My guess, given the reported winds at Sola, was that we would be using runway 18.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">While cruising down the taxiway, a small GA aircraft could be seen landing.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">A look at the wind sock at the beginning of RW24 confirmed the fact that we would be taking off into the wind. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">In the Q, standby </span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">hydraulics</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">, auto-feathering, flaps 5, and the weather radar were set.</span></span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21.299999237060547px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">The rain had stopped, as if to say, I will let you pass.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21.299999237060547px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Lining up with Runway 24, I gave a brief check of the instruments, PFD, and ND.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 21.299999237060547px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">With taxi light off, landing lights on, I slowly pushed the throttles forward.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">The turbines came to a loud roar as we accelerated almost a jet speeds down the runway hitting our Vr with quick succession.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Climb out was anything but boring!</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">The Q headed up at around 155kts till 1500 AGL was hit.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">From there, 185kts and 900 rpm were set.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Autopilot was then activated allowing the Q to follow the SID.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">I knew what was coming after a quick glace at the radar.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">As the Q climbed towards a suspect cloud, rain started to pour at us.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">All the while the visibility came and went with the drop of the hat.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">One minute I was getting a nice view of Edinburgh, the next minute it was gone in a haze of white.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></div>
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<b>Just before the ADN Vor and leaving Scotland.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">At FL250, the Q was set for MCR, 850 rpm, and 60% trq.<span style="line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span>Below the clouds, spots of Scotland could be seen here and there.<span style="line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span>Soon we hit the ADN VOR, leaving Scotland all together.<span style="line-height: 21.299999237060547px;"> </span></span><br />
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<b>ENVZ METAR 1801KT 9999 -RA FEW015 BKN032 07/05 Q1001</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">You may ask.. “Why hand fly the Q?</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Why not just use the heading and approach mode to lead straight to the runway, and disconnect at 500 AGL?”</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">My answer would be that I am preparing myself for the times that automation does not work.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> O</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">ur reliance on automation can bite us when we are not prepared.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Unfortunately recent real-world accidents have shown this to be true.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> Yes, automation does have its positives. But to much reliance on automation comes at a cost. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">In the US, the FAA has stated that it would like pilots to reduce automation when possible. I can tell you, that since I have been spending more time hand flying the Q400 , my compentence with the aircraft has increased. </span></div>
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<b>Descending into sinister looking clouds.</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Competence aside, I was faced with a bad feeling in my gut as the Q started the decent. The cloud layer below was so thick that the coast of Norway could not be seen. Thanks to the FMC, the approach was nicely marked on the navigation display. But as the Q flew into the first thick layer of clouds, I felt like Bilbo Baggins from the Hobbit, slowly descending into the dragons layer, not sure what to expect. Before long, all visibility was gone. The autopilot flew the route, as I silently prepared the Q for landing. </span></div>
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Now my confidence eroded. "Should I disconnect the AP" "What if there is turbulence" "What about the 19kt headwind on final". Trying to gather my thoughts, I concentrated on slowing the Q down, and preparing the cockpit. Rain started to hit the windshield. Finally, after 3500 feet, the clouds started to breakup and the coast of Norway could be spotted.</div>
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Just as predicted, we were through the thick of it by 2000 feet. Now, only 5 miles from RANAB, I shut off the AP. My hands started to sweat, as they tightly gripped joystick. Flaps and gear were deployed as I slowed the Q, trying to stabilize before the turn to final. <br />
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Just before RANAB, the turn to final was commenced. The runway was now visual. With intense concentration, the dance began with the trim and throttle lever. Reducing throttle, then adding it, then reducing a bit. The glide slope and papi lights helped guide the descent. The Q hovered around 130 kts on final, smoothly approaching Runway 18. With much ado the Q finally planted its legs on the runway. The reverse thrust and brakes soon brought us to a slow paces as we vacated the runway. My job was done, and the 1.5 hr ACARS flight was submitted. </div>
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<i><b>Software used: </b>FSX Gold edition, ASN, REXE, FTX Scotland, Vroute Premium, Intercity Virtual ACARS, Majestic Software Q400 Pilot edition.</i></div>
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<b>Route:</b><br />
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Soon, we were lined up with runway 6. The bleed flow was set to min, the taxi lights shut off, and landing lights turned on. After being cleared, we accelerated down the runway, looking for our V rotation of 132 kts. Once positive rate of climb was obtained, the gear was retraced. The Q climbed at about 155 kts up to 1500 AGL. From there I activated LNAV, and we climbed at a set 185 kts to 10,000 feet with 900 rpm.</div>
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<b>Climb out from EGPH</b></div>
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<b>Cruising at FL250</b></div>
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Upon reaching FL250 the condition levers were set to 850 rpms. The Q cruised along at about 320 kts TAS with only a slight 13 kt wind off the right side. I set about preparing for the approach and VNAV descent. I set the VNAV to hit 2800 ft at 5 miles before waypoint PEDIG. This would ensure a good height for intercepting the EGBB runway 15 ILS. I was hoping for a manual approach but clouds would be a problem till descending to 1300 feet. The good news was that visibility would be very good once under the clouds. <br />
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<b>EGBB Metar: EGBB 18009KT 9999 FEW013/// SCT023///BKN042/// 05/04 Q0981</b><br />
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The ND showed a TOD just after the CROFT waypoint. Before relaxing to view the sunset off to my right, the ILS frequency and ILS heading were set. After that, I sat back and waited for the TOD to be reached, enjoying the views.<br />
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<b>Descending to PEDIG waypoint.</b></div>
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Once the TOD was reached, VNAV was activated. This called for a major reduction in thrust. I tried to maintain 250 kts on the way down. After 10,000 ft, I maintained about 200 kts. The 122 kt, V approach was already calculated for a flaps 15 approach. The landing lights were turned on, along with standby hydraulics, auto-feather, and the other checklist goodies. Luckily the Q did not build up any ice on the way down!</div>
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<b> Turning to intercept the ILS after PEDIG</b></div>
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Once PEDIG was reach, HDG mode was selected and the Q was guided to intercept the ILS. The first set of flaps was activated as the Q slowed to around 150-160 kts. The thick layer of clouds at 4000 feet had just been cleared, but there were still the scattered clouds below.</div>
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<b>On final approach.</b></div>
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The ILS was intercepted with APP mode activated. The ILS localizer and glideslope were followed down through the clouds. This brought very poor visibility and turbulence before reaching 1200ft. But by then, the flaps and gear had been deployed. </div>
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<b>Landing EGBB Runway 15</b></div>
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The autopilot was disconnected at around 1000 feet AGL. Unfortunately, I came in a little too fast... about 20-15 kts to fast. But a last minute pull back on the thrust levers allowed for a safe landing.</div>
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<b> Taxing at EGBB</b></div>
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<b>Diagram of Birmingham Airport (EGBB)</b></div>
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It is important to note that the UK2000 Extreme version of EBGG fixes an important change to the airport.</div>
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The FSX version includes the old second runway. But the airport was completely redeveloped by the year 2000. Thankfully the UK2000 version shows the airport as it would appear today with only runway 15-33. Not to mention the amazing details that UK2000 version also adds! My guess is that FTX England probably corrects the runway problem too. But luckily I was able to implement all my UK2000 airports into the FTX scenery.</div>
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I thankfully parked the Q, set the breaks, and began to shut down the systems. The flight had gone well and was submitted via the Intercity Virtual ACARS. Preparing for the approach back at Edinburgh had been a good idea. Hopefully for one of these trips there clear weather. Then I can truly enjoy the scenery of the Britain and Scotland. But luckily ice and turbulence had not been as much of a bother. It was also nice to get to use both of the two UK2000 airports installed on my computer (EGBB and EBPH UK2000 extreme). </div>
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<i><b>Software used: </b>FSX Gold edition, ASN, REXE, FTX England, FTX Scotland, Vroute Premium, Intercity Virtual ACARS, Majestic Software Q400 Pilot edition.</i></div>
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<b>Sweetfx at work! View out of Ant's T28D window.</b></div>
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After smooth sailing I decided to upgrade my FSX. I wanted the view out of the virtual cockpit to look more realistic. This involved the addition of ENB, Sweetfx, and Shade. Unfortunately, what followed was 2 weeks of playing around with settings, software, forum suggestions, and a lot of frustration. Luckily this venture ended with my FSX running and looking much better than before.<br />
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<b> Milviz B407 over Scotland with Sweetfx enhancing the view</b>.</div>
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All of this started with the addition of ENB right after Christmas. ENB was very easy to add by copying the ENB files to the main FSX folder. This free plug-in could be activated by clicking on Shift F12.<br />
ENB added a lot of contrast to the image in FSX. My feeling was that ENB was very useful for flying during the day. The cockpit appeared darker depending on the angle of the Sun. ENB was also good at making distant scenery look more realistic and darker. Unfortunately, the use of ENB led to crashes to desktop! The last straw was when FSX crashed right after I completed a flight for Intercity Virtual Airline in the Q400. I was still able to submit the flight, but the data was incorrect.<br />
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<b>Flying Ant's T28 Trojan with Sweetfx at work</b></div>
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To be honest, ENB never created a crash to desktop unless it was activated. The crashes on my system appeared to occur when switching between windowed mode and full screen. I had to switch modes to access to the virtual ACARS system. Unfortunately ENB had to go and was quickly removed from my FSX directory. But I may give it a second chance at some point in time.<br />
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<b>Lancair off a Hawaiian Island.</b></div>
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This was followed by the purchase and installation of Shade for FSX. Shade added different shadow and lighting textures. While the effect was subtle, it did produce better shadowing especially during sunset or sunrise. Shade did not created any problems on my system. Shade was user friendly and came with and in depth manual.<br />
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<b>Shade at work creating nice shadow detail.</b></div>
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Then came the installation of Sweetfx. This freeware program has been used successfully in various games from Skyrim to Rise of Flight. Sweetfx features effects such as enhanced light, contrast, HDR, and color saturation. I decided to use the GUI program “Flightfx” developed for “Rise of Flight”.<br />
This program allowed me to quickly change the Sweetfx settings in real time. Flightfx uses Sweetfx 1.4 but may be compatible with the newer version Sweetfx1.5. (Don't quote me!). To install I simply downloaded Flightfx and copied the relevant Sweetfx files into the main FSX folder. <br />
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<b>Sweetfx placed in spiltscreen mode to check settings</b></div>
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Flying in FSX with Sweetfx provided a very realistic environment and visuals! Color saturation and contrast were greatly increased along with some HDR and light bloom effects. Sweetfx really added depth to the FSX world. After using Sweetfx my feelings were that it would be hard to fly without it! The ground and sky looked so much better! The online Sweetfx database provided a list of preset files for FSX from other users. I tried a few of the presets for Sweetfx1.4 found on the Sweetfx Settings Database. The preset created by user Firestorm was my favorite. Firestorm's preset was copied to my Flightfx settings folder and then checked in Flightfx.<br />
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<a href="http://riseofflight.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34103">Flightfx</a><br />
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<a href="http://sfx.thelazy.net/games/game/136/">FSX page at the Sweetfx Settings Database</a><br />
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<a href="http://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/471/">Firestorm's settings for Sweetfx1.4 and FSX</a><br />
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But there was a dark side though. While the benefits of Sweetfx were tremendous, the shimmering of detail was out of control. Once high above the ground the shimmering was not such a problem. But the runway lines and airport details were disturbing to look at! I tried everything from different Nvidia Inspector settings to Sweetfx settings. On top of this, FSX was not running as smooth either! This was obvious when I tried to land the Realair Duke Turbine at TNCM and it lagged on landing!<br />
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<b>Duke Turbine landing at TNCM </b></div>
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Pages and pages of Avsim forum information were read to no avail. The shimmering simply could not be eliminated. The use of the anti-aliasing filter in FSX removed most of the shimmering. Unfortunately the FSX AA filter also eliminated the effects produced by Sweetfx too. Finally after 2 weeks of playing around I thorough in the towel. It was time to go back to my original FSX setup and Nvidia inspector settings. This called for watching the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAjqomj6qz8">Matt Davie's 2013 Youtube Tweaking guide</a> on youtube and following his suggestions for Nvidia inspector. It is important to note that his suggestions were take from one of the developers working for PMDG. I did this and everything was back to normal.<br />
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<b>Smooth flying after takeoff with Sweetfx and redone Nvidia Inspector settings.</b></div>
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For the fun of it, I decided to try Sweetfx one last time. To my surprise, “THE SHIMMERING was GONE”! Yes there was some shimmering but the amount was very low. Infact there was less shimmering then when I first started messing around with my FSX. On top of it, my FSX ran smoother. As in no micro stutters when taking off in the NGX from a payware airport.<br />
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<b>Smooth takeoff in NGX. NO micro stutters!</b></div>
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At this point, I am as happy as a clam. My conclusion is that when I first setup my system following Matt’s youtube guide, SOMETHING WAS SET INCORRECTLY in Nvidia inspector. As of now, my FSX looks much better with the use of Sweetfx and Shade and runs smoother!<br />
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<b>The Realair Duke Turbine over Scotland.</b></div>
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While I did not get much virtual airline flying done, I have much to be thankful for. The view out of the cockpit is more realistic and gone is the cartoon look of default FSX. On top of this, there is no micro stutters when taking off in the NGX. On another note, Active Sky Next and FTX Global have continued to impress me with each flight. As an added bonus I was able to pickup the Real Air Duke Turbine for a lowly $21 on sale during New Years Eve! How relevant because 2014 is going to be a great year for flight simming! <br />
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<b>Realair Duke Turbine, a real bargain at the current price!</b></div>
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<br />Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-5465765882511887452013-12-30T21:17:00.002-08:002013-12-31T05:57:32.366-08:00My New Computer!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong>The PMDG NGX at KJAC</strong></div>
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At 6451ft in
altitude, the small puffs of clouds moving across the runway at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Jackson Hole</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Airport</st1:placetype></st1:place> were expected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the distance, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Grand Teton</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountains</st1:placetype></st1:place>
glowed in the early morning Sun. The
virtual passengers, happy with their winter escape to snowy <st1:state w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:state>,
were ready to get back home to sunny <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:state>.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We lined the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Boeing 737-800 on the runway, having just
received clearance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reaching down on the throttle, N1
TOGA was set, the engines revved up, and the PMDG 737 lurched forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our jet barreled down the runway to the tune
of a steady 27-33 fps. Once V2 was reached, I rotated, climbed, and
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Like a phoenix the
737 ascended leaving the highly detailed ORBX Jackson Hole airport behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Climbing over the mountains we were soon hit by
the expected turbulence. Finally a
higher elevation was achieved as turbulence from the mountains dissipated. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
view from the cockpit was amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Active Sky Next had completely recreated the current weather conditions,
utilizing the high definition REX clouds to good effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The view of the mountains below was
spectacular as this was the next best thing to actually being there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was hard to hold back a tear of happiness
as I hit the ESC button.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it was time
to end this test flight as a dream had finally been realized!<br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><strong> Milviz Bell 407 flying to ST Maarten</strong></span><br />
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That dream was to
finally conquer the unconquerable FSX and enjoy planes like the PMDG NGX on my
own terms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My older HP labtop could
only run at 2.2 ghz and there no special video card installed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Forget about adding faster RAM or the
likes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was lucky to be able to get a
touch of flight simulation with my older machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Addon scenery ran like a slide show, and the
NGX could only run at the lowest settings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thanks to the Majestic Q400, the A2A C172, lower REX settings,
and Matt Davies FSX 2013 tweaking guide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They gave me a reason to go<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>on!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But the NGX, Real Air
Lancair, and many scenery addons were shelved or never purchased.</div>
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<strong>Milviz Bell 407 lands at KJAC</strong> </div>
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Then a glimmer of
hope as the decision was finally made purchase a new system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Somehow I became aware of <a href="http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/">CyberpowerPC</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their menu driven system allowed me to modify
one of their base models for the requirements of FSX.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Namely, an overclocked Pentium I7, with a
cpu cooler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was coupled with a
EVGA GTX 780 graphics card and 8 gb of Corsair 2133 mhz RAM. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<strong>Realair Lancair Legacy in the Caribbean islands</strong></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Changes to the
price of the computer were clearly marked before ordering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/">CyberpowerPC</a> also included the option to overclock
the computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went for the 20% Extreme
Overclock for an additional $50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>According to the <a href="http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/">CyberpowerPC</a> website, should the CPU fail after being
overclocked by CyberpowerPC, I would be guaranteed. The CyberPC forum was also helpful as members answered some
of my questions. <br />
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<strong>Majestic Q400 at Flytampa's KBUF</strong></div>
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<strong>Overclocking!</strong><br />
As many FSX fans know, overclocking a CPU is used to get the best out of the Microsoft's Flight Simulator X. While the base 3.5 ghz of the I7 was pretty good, I decided to go for the CyberpowerPC's 20% Extreme Overclock option. Personally, I would rather have people familiar with overclocking do the dirty work for me and guarantee the result. So far I have been very pleased with the result! My computer has been very stable and has never displayed any odd behavior.<br />
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<strong>ANT's T28D Trojan, A steal at $17 USD</strong></div>
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It must be stated that I do not currently know the exact clock speed of the new computer! CyperpowerPC states a 20% increase in clock speed or more with the Extreme Overclock option.<br />
So at this time I would label it an unconfirmed 4.2 ghz machine. I am not sure exactly how to determine the CPU speed from the bios. There is free software that will stress the CPU and test the actual speed of the processor. But virus protection warnings from Norton's Antivirus software made me abandon these plans when trying to download these free programs. So at this time, I will label my computer as an unconfirmed 4.2 ghz machine.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a few weeks
of planning, the new system was ordered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pricing the components for the new
system, my conclusion was that there was very little to gain by buying the
components myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CyberPC took a sold 2
weeks before shipping the computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
system arrived nicely packed with all relevant material.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Below<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a list of the main component for the computer
based on the Gamer EXTREME 5200 build.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have written a quick description as to why each component<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>was selected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Of course we could debate for hours on each piece but i made my
decision at the time the best i could with information forums on Avsim an
Cyperpc:<br />
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Operating System:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Windows 7 was chosen given the fact that FSX and Windows 8 do not
cooperate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FSX was installed directly on
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CPU: i7 4770k<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Built to be overclocked and the i7 version has added benefit for video
editing over i5. As mentioned before this i7 is expected to be overclocked at 4.2 ghz, but this has not been confirmed.</div>
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CPU Cooler: H110i<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Suggested by a person on CyperPC forum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The reviews for<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the H110i
suggested it was reliable and would keep the i7 cool. </div>
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Motherboard:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GIGABYTE
Z87-n3H<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A Z87 motherboard built for
overclocking that was suggested to me by someone on the CyperPC forum</div>
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RAM: 8g 2133mhz Corsair<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Corsair appears to be a respected supplier of components.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most information suggested that FSX only requires
8gb.</div>
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GPU:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EVGA
GTX780<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first I did not expect to
spend so much on GTX780 and was hoping to get the 760 or 770 instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The EVGA GTX 780 can be overclocked giving
near Titan performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it may be
overkill atleast I am prepared for future use with the card. </div>
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Case:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Borelight
CF<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> T</span>he
Borelight gaming computer case is quite amazing with its fans and easy access see thru panels. But the case is Huge!</div>
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<strong>View of nice HD REX clouds as the Lancair flys thorough ORBX CRM</strong></div>
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<strong>Addon Heaven!</strong></div>
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After obtaining my new computer, I went nuts adding numerous addons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During Christmas and Thanksgiving, I took great advantage of many of the sales going on. Biggest was the 50-30% sale on ORBX products.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Numerous FTX regions were purchased along with 3 ORBX airports. I also purchased two Flightbeam Studio airports, four UK2000 airports, and 3 FlyTampa airports.</div>
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Active Sky Next was purchased and I an not imagine flying without it. For addon planes, ANT's T28D Trojan was purchased along with the excellent Milviz B407 helicopter.</div>
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Finally, FTX Global was purchased giving me awesome textures for areas outside of the FTX regions.</div>
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While the primary reason for purchasing the new overclocked system was the flight simulation, there were other uses. The new computer has replaced the TV in my bedroom as I now watch Netflix on the new computer. Both Battlefield 3 and 4 have been purchased and played on the new system. </div>
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The experience is unreal as the new system gives amazing graphics. </div>
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In the coming future I hope to do more virtual airline flying and general aviation flying.</div>
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FSX looks so amazing now between the ENB, ASN, REX, ORBX scenery, that it is hard to focus!</div>
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I literally don't know what to do first! I never became fully competent with the NGX and hope to train with 737 in the coming weeks. At some point I will start to train with the Aerosoft Airbus too.</div>
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I have already purchased a headset and will purchase FS2crew for these two airliners. </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">There is a simple beauty to the backcountry of Idaho in winter. A varied set of geographic features from the dry Columbian plateau region to large snow covered mountain ranges can be observed. This is true backcounty. Flying between mountains, through deep gorges, all the while looking for small tiny landing strips. There is no better an aircraft for such a venture than the venerable J3 Piper Cub fitted with tundra tires. </span></div>
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I decided to carry out this simple flight to get a view of the backcountry. While the total flying time was not more then 1 hour, the VFR flight was broken up into two specific legs. This consisted of flying northeast from Emmett Airport (S78), then north through the mountain range, and landing at High Valley (ID35) landing strip. This was followed by leaving the next day from High Valley, and heading north to land at Cascade airport (U70). The route only contained one short section of airspace upon departure. </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">4. Take off from High Valley heading northeast looking for gap leading to the valley running north and south.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">5. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Follow the valley north to Cascade Airport (U70), using Snow Bank mountain and the lake Cascade for visual guidance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">The weather on the day of leg1 was very good. I looked at the METAR data at Boise Idaho (KBOI) located near Emmett. </span></div>
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I flew the Piper up to about 5500 feet giving me about 2000 feet above the terrain below. The town of Emmett was obvious and helped me to navigate visually to the reservoir. It is important to note that at this time of year the Payette river runs a little dry. From the air, the only water that was spotted was from the reservoir and from the beginning of the reservoir and the river. Water was not spotted to the extent shown on the VFR sectional. <br />
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The large 5896 feet mountain peak at the end of the mountain chain off my left wing was an important visual reference. For this stage of the flight I used it to help navigate north in search of the ranch and the break in the mountains off my right leading to High Valley.<br />
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<b> Large 5896 feet mountain peak at the end of the mountain chain off my left wing </b></div>
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The small line of electric lines was also useful. Before long the tiny break in the mountains on the right was spotted along with the ranch on the VFR chart. I turned northeast and headed to High Valley (ID35).</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">Luckily, I had lowered my altitude to 1000 feet above field elevation before approach.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The track heading northeast helped line the Cub up for approach to runway 36 and no sharp maneuvers were required.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>I was able to set the cub to 15000 rpm and enjoy a nice descent onto the short 2300 foot RW 36.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Just hugging the trees on final allowed me to stop before the end of the runway.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The small size of the dirt covered airstrip did not leave much room for error.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Luck was on my side as there was no crosswind upon final.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>I still wonder how big of a plane could land on this size of a strip.</span><br />
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<a href="http://skyvector.com/airport/ID35/High-Valley-Airport">Link to Skyvector information about High Valley ID35</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">I decided to stay the and shut the cub off for the night. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Unfortunately, the next day I was greeted with dreary weather.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Snow had passed through leaving dark higher clouds behind with a base of 11000 ft according to METAR data from KMYL.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">The wind was quite acceptable at only 5 kts, and visibility was good. I made the decision to head out.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">I had some safety concerns before taking off from High Valley.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> Given the runway was located at 4883 feet in elevation, t</span>he higher altitude would lower engine power upon takeoff.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Given the short field and the tall trees at the end of it, I was nervous!<span style="line-height: 21px;"> The Cub was given ample time to warm up after starting the engine. Then t</span>he Cub was pulled to the very end of<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>field before taking off from RW 36.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>After a tense 30 seconds, the J3 was climbing over the trees as sweat was coming down my brow.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>In some ways my concerns had been justified as the Cub did take require a lot more runway for takeoff than expected. </span><br />
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After the tense takeoff, I slowly climbed to about 5500 feet. The gap in the mountains along with Highway 55 was soon discovered.</div>
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Snow Bank Mountain loomed visible to the north shone like a beacon and was visible the entire trip from High Valley to Cascade. The mountain only became more impressive as I flew closer. The peak of the mountain is labelled as 8360 feet!</div>
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<b> Snow Bank Mountain</b></div>
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Following north along the lower flatland took me straight towards the town of Cascade and the Cascade airport (U70). On approach to the airport, I could see Snow Bank Mountain, Lake Cascade, and Highway 55. </div>
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Surprisingly the elevation of Cascade Airport was not much lower than High Valley at 4742 feet.</div>
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Unfortunately I tried to make some sharp maneuvers on final and was treated to some very unpleasant reactions from the Cub. This was most likely due to the higher altitude. </div>
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To be honest, even though there were no crosswinds, I had a bear of a time landing at U70. My sharp maneuvers and the Cubs reactions to them had been quite unsettling. Landing onto runway 30 at U70 was not very smooth to say the least. The landing on the short dirt runway at High Valley had gone much better!</div>
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<b>Conclusion:</b></div>
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There are many different things that can be garnered from the use of FSX to simulate real world flying.</div>
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While we are not really flying a plane, we can learn about real world aviation. We can learn about flying a complicated jet along an airway, or about flying a simple GA aircraft through the backcountry of Idaho. To me this is the beauty of flight simulation and everything it has become! </div>
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There were quite a few lessons that I garnered from this trip. One of the most important lessons was to not under estimate the effects of altitude on the aircraft. Flying an aircraft at a higher elevation is one thing, but landing and taking off at a higher elevation is another! I also learned to be more careful with sharp maneuvers with the Cub at a higher elevation. The use of the AFDs was also an eyeopener. Good weather conditions were crucial for a flight like this to become a reality with the limited Cub. A final lesson was to expect the unexpected, such as rivers drying up, and unexpected landing strips not showing on the VFR chart. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">The purpose of<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>today’s flight,<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>was to enjoy beautiful views of the beautiful Niagara Falls region.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">Niagara Falls is located 17 miles northwest of the city of Buffalo NY and 80 miles from Toronto Canada.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Niagara Falls is the largest waterfalls on the continent of<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>North America.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The Falls constitute three specific waterfalls.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the smaller Bridal Veil Falls.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The two main waterfalls, the Horseshoe and American, are separated by Goat Island.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>These waterfalls were created at the end of the last ice age.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>This was due to the creation of the Great Lakes upon the recession of the glaciers.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Water has eroded through the Niagara escarpment as it flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario on its way to the ocean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">The flight was conducted in the A2A J3 Piper Cub from Buffalo International Airport (KBUF) to Saint Catharines (CYSN) using visual flying rules (VFR).</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The Cub is perfect for such an adventure given its slow cruise speed of around 75 kts.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The Cub also affords great visibility out of it’s large windows.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The conditions today were perfect for a VFR flight given that there were no clouds below 10000 ft and 10SM visibility.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">This was a great relief from the previous weather that saw constant snow flurries and brisk winds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">Here is where it gets interesting.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The main objective of the flight was to obtain views of Niagara Falls coupled with views of the Niagara Gorge.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The Niagara Gorge and the Niagara River constitute the border between the US and Canada.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Unfortunately the airspace on the US side is quite crowded.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>There is heavy airline traffic landing and departing from KBUF.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Northward there is traffic in and out of Niagara International Airport.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>So in short, two specific airspaces to fly through.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>My<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>solution was to jump the border upon departure and travel on the Canadian side!<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>As anyone from the North East will tell you, the view of<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Niagara Falls is better from Canadian side anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">The VFR flight plan that I devised was to hold a steady 230 SW heading upon departure from KBUF and climb to 2500ft.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Upon reaching Lake Erie, I would keep the city of Buffalo on my right wing while flying a wide half circle around it (<b>#1</b>). The half circle would<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>see me reaching land again on the Canadian side heading north.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Using Port Erie Airport (PVT) as a visual marker, I planned to quickly located Queen Elizabeth Way (a Canadian highway)(<b>#2</b>).<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The highway would lead me to visual contact with the route 166 (<b>#3</b>).<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Route 166 would then lead me directly to Niagara Falls (<b>#4</b>).<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">Departing KBUF was a snap due to the less then favorable cross wind that gave me an interesting take off from runway 23.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>But once in the air,<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>I was able to admire the view of the larger than life Buffalo International Airport.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Truly admire as the Cub required so little runway to take off that I was soon maybe 200-500 ft over the airport. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">A heading of 230 soon brought me directly over Lake Erie with the city of Buffalo off my right wing.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">By then I had reached 2500 ft and was making about 75 kts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">Finally upon reaching the Falls, I slowed the cub down to 65 kts and trimmed again for level flight. The view at 2500ft was perfect.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The Horseshoe Falls and American Falls were in full force as mist spewed in the air.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The tiny Bridal Veil Falls could be spotted past<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>the American Falls.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Listening carefully I could hear the noise of water crashing down.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">On the Canadian side, the Skylon Tower was quite prominent.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">The Rainbow bridge could be seen proudly bridging the Canadian and American borders.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;">Looking carefully, a balloon could be spotted on the American side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">After soaking up the view of Niagara Falls, <span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>I headed north along the Niagara River and the Niagara Gorge.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The Gorge is quite deep. <span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Originally the falls began life at Lake Ontario.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> T</span>hrough thousands and thousands of years of erosion it has worked worked its way south to its present location leaving the deep Niagara Gorge behind.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">The Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">Soon the Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station came into view on the American side. .<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>In the distance, Lake Ontario could be spotted.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>A quick look to the left revealed Saint Catharines Airport (CYSN) off in the distance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;"><b> </b><br />The Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station on the American side of the gorge.</span></div>
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<b>Restricted Area CYR518!</b></div>
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Ah, if I had only stayed above 3500 ft !!! I later found out after landing, that you need special permission to fly in the near vicinity of Niagara Falls below 3500 ft (I was at 2500ft). This area is designated CYR518. The following link gives a detailed map of the restricted area. The good thing is that next time, I can use the map below to fly on the outskirts of the restricted area or simply obtain permission. </div>
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Click here for <a href="http://www.poweredparaglidingontario.ca/resources/CYR518.htm">Map of CYR518</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">I truly enjoyed this VFR flight.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>It is amazing that you can obtain so much enjoyment from flying around at 75 kts with no retracted landing gear, no GPS, and no autopilot (who knew?).<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The A2A J3 Cub is quite an amazing plane, but that has been well established.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> T</span>he use of VFR sectionals was quite informative for looking at the different airspace regulations and planning a VFR route.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; line-height: normal;">The two main scenery packs that were used for this flight were the Aerosoft Niagara X and the Flytampa KBUF.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Both quite spectacular and highly recommended!<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>I purchased the Niagara X for only 13$ and have to say, I really got my moneys worth.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The waterfalls are quite amazing with this package.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>You can actually see water coming over the falls.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>The detail in the buildings around the falls is extremely well done along with the city of Buffalo.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Many of the airports in the area are also improved with Niagara X and the Flytampa installation adjust for the Niagara X scenery.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>Thankfully my new computer has allowed me to take advantage of such add-ons.<span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span>But more on the new computer later!</span></div>
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-70988203105378153992013-11-20T18:53:00.003-08:002013-11-20T19:48:57.568-08:00Intercity Virtual Airline<br />
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"></span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
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<a href="http://www.viaintercity.com/">Intercity Virtual at www.viaintercity.com</a></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><strong>Intercity Virtual Airline</strong></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Intercity Virtual is a fictional regional airline based
out of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intercity utilizes FSX and virtual ACARS
software. The airline was founded in April 2013 by a small group of
friends who shared their love of flight simulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As for virtual airline they created,
Intercity contains routes that travel from the British Isles to <st1:place w:st="on">Western Europe</st1:place>. Intercity exhibits a friendly
professional atmosphere and currently staffs around 100 pilots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Newcomers to the airline can discover every
detail about Intercity from the main website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The airline’s current operational aircraft are the
British Aerospace Jetstream J41 and the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400.
Intercity has mentioned the possibility of adding a jet in the future.
The airline currently utilizes a well thought out virtual ACARS system to log
each flight. There is a detailed pilot log created for each flight that
can be accessed thru the website. Intercity pilots are not required to
fly online but are encourage to. As an added bonus, members can receive
discounts for FSX related software. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> </span><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Hubs and Routes:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Intercity has four hubs; London City (EGLC), Birmingham
(EGBB), <st1:city w:st="on">Edinburg</st1:city> (EGPH), and <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dusseldorf</st1:place></st1:city> (EDDL). <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">London</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype></st1:place>
is quite unique given its location and short operating runway.
Perfect for regional aircraft, but not for larger aircraft. There are excellent
payware add-ons for each of the four Intercity hubs. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> UK2000's London City (EGLC)</span></div>
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link to <a href="http://www.uk2000scenery.com/">UK2000 website</a></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Intercity Virtual members can obtain a 20% discount on
UK2000 airport scenery. UK2000 sells extremely detailed airport
add-ons for EGBB, EGLC, and EGPH. They are already well priced even
before the 20% discount. So for about $60 US you can have each <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> hub of
Intercity installed on your computer via a UK2000 add-on. UK2000 also
gives away a free version of these airports should you want to try them out
before investing. Aerosoft sells a payware add-on for <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dusseldorf</st1:place></st1:city> that is a little more expensive,
but highly detailed. <a href="http://en.shop.aerosoft.com/eshop.php?action=article_detail&s_supplier_aid=12326&s_design=DEFAULT&shopfilter_category=flight%20simulation&s_language=english">Link to Aerosoft Dusseldorf for FSX</a> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Intercity routes contain a plethora of flights back
and forth across the English Channel, with-in the British Isles, to <st1:country-region w:st="on">Spain</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Italy</st1:country-region>,
<st1:country-region w:st="on">Sweden</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Switzerland</st1:country-region>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Germany</st1:country-region>,
<st1:country-region w:st="on">France</st1:country-region> and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Poland</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
Regional virtual airlines have the added benefit that it is easy to fit a
flight in between dinner and bedtime after coming home from a long day at work.
My typical time in the sim so far for an Intercity flight is about 2.5 to 1.5
hours. That includes 45 minutes to start up the Q400, load
passengers and fuel, setup the box, and taxi out to the runway. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> </span><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Aircraft:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The advances in payware FSX aircraft have led to new and
interesting regional aircraft for the virtual pilot. Hopefully more
highly functional and sophisticated payware regional planes will be forth
coming. Intercity currently utilizes the Bae JetSream 41 and the Dash 8
Q400. These aircraft are well represented by the offerings from PMDG and
Majestic Software. The <a href="http://www.precisionmanuals.com/pages/product/js4100.html">PMDG Bae JS41</a> is typical of PMDG type aircraft in
that it is highly functional, but also very heavy on FPS. The <a href="http://majesticsoftware.com/mjc8q400/">Majestic Q400</a> is a game changer. Much of its software works outside of the
confines of FSX. Therefore, the Q400 can run on less then ideal
hardware, with a decent FPS. My own labtop with a slow 2.2 GHz i3
processor can run the Q400 consistently at 25 fps with REX Overdrive generating
weather and textures. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">While the JS41’s performance is typical of most turboprop
airliners, the Q400 Dash 8 is not. </span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Dash 8 is currently the best
regional turbine prop airliner in use. The Dash 8 flies higher, faster,
farther, and with more passengers, than its competitors. The Dash 8
performs closer to a jet-aircraft without the added fuel cost. For short
1-3 hour flights the Dash 8 makes sense and has become quite popular. The
Majestic version of the Q400 comes with a glass cockpit, working weather radar
and FMS. As typical with turboprop airliners, there is no auto throttle
with the Q400 or the JS41. Hence the pilot must keep a close eye on
airspeed during each phase of flight and control the throttle accordingly.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Intercity ACARS software is used for tracking and
submission of a virtual flight.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The pilot starts the ACARS software and then logs into
the system. A notice of all recent news and relevant links will pop-up.
The pilot can also access the SOP for their respective aircraft. The Intercity
ACARS software is then used to search for a route. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once accomplished the pilot clicks on the
selected route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A quick check that the
pilot wants to fly a particular flight and logging begins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the Q400 logging starts after clicking on
the "off block" button located on the ACARS software.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From then on, the ACARS system works in the
background recording the flight. In parallel to this, the pilot
starts FSX at the relevant airport thru the FSX “Free Flight” mode. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Intercity Virtual's Live ACARS</div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Once logging has begun, the pilots aircraft appears on
the live ACARS map with detailed information. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the pilot lands and is at the gate with
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> “on blocks” on the ACARS software for the
Dash. The pilot can then submit the flight report </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">with or without added
comments. The flight will then show up in the flight log.</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">The Intercity flight log is accessed thru the main
website. The flight log details each logged flight along with relevant
information. For example, I can easily see which of my flights were late
and which were on time. A link next to each flight will pop open a map of
the flight with detailed information such as altitude, speed, and phase of
flight. </span></div>
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A log of my first flight!</div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Intercity Virtual has obtained excellent discounts for
their pilots. Members can obtain a generous 30% discount on <a href="http://www.fs2crew.com/cart/">FS2Crew</a> that
adds a virtual co-pilot. No support for Majestic Q400 as of yet though. As
mentioned before, members can obtain a 20% discount on UK2000 payware airport
add-ons for FSX. If that is not enough, members can now obtain a
10% discount on <a href="http://www.vroute.net/">Vroute Premium</a>. Vroute Premium is a highly detailed flight
planner. There is a free version, but the premium version adds
SIDS, STARS, Weather, Fuel Planning, and more. There is also support for
VATSIM and flying on-line. Vroute Premium is well priced even before the
10% discount. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Jo<b>ining Intercity</b></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Joining Intercity was quite easy. I was required to
take a quick entrance exam. Quite a lot of people complain about these
types of exams. To be honest, it was really not a big deal. The
exam contained about 10 questions. Each of the questions were informative
and consisted of questions that most aviation enthusiast may know already.
Intercity does not make any bones about the pilot looking up answers
during the test. The point is for virtual pilots to learn some of the
basics they should know to enjoy their virtual airline experience. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">After passing the test, I did not receive an automatic
email. Unfortunately something went wrong in the process. I emailed
Intercity HR and received a quick response from Chris Hulme. Thru the
course of a few email exchanges Chris quickly corrected the problem and I was
on my way with a pilot ID. This was a much better experience then with
another virtual airline that never answered any of my emails. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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about some of my virtual airline flights. But this post has already
become long and boring : ). So here is a quite synopsis of my first
virtual airline flight ever! </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Segoe UI"; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">There was a learning curve associated with the Majestic
Q400. I found a simplified checklist to be mandatory for flying the
Q400. Once or twice things didn’t go as well as something in the
checklist was missed. The checklist also contains notes I have written
onto it per Intercity’s SOP for the Dash 400 such as climbing profiles and RPM
settings. It took me a good two weeks of flying the Q400 to become comfortable
enough with it to take my first actual <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Intercity</st1:city>
<st1:state w:st="on">VA</st1:state></st1:place> flight.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">My first flight for Intercity was from Birmingham (EGBB)
to Amsterdam Schiphol </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">(<span style="color: black;">EHAM). It was a night flight using real world time
and weather. This was the main practice flight I had done on numerous
occasions. After 30 minutes my Q400 was gassed up, ready to go, and lined up with EGBB's runway 15. The Daventry 5D SID was followed off the runway to my allotted route. After a quick trip over the Channel,</span></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="color: black;"> the plane was following along the SUGOL 3B transition to EHAM's runway 18R. The biggest problem I have found with flying into the EHAM is
the crosswinds. They just love to blow you off course as you are on final
for runway 18L or 18R. To make matters worst the visibility that night
was only 3 SM with heavy overcast. Thankfully my practice paid off as I
carefully followed the ILS down onto EHAM’s runway 1RL. As usual the Q400's AP APPR mode lost track of the ILS leading me to take control. After a
smooth landing, I was able to relax and celebrate during the long taxi from 18R
to the gate. With a sigh of relief I submitted my first VA
flight. </span></span><br />
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Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05555174260975563511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8035656661407953412.post-60550355115857414732013-11-12T20:20:00.000-08:002013-11-13T20:14:28.457-08:00Time to join a virtual airline.<br />
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After spending a reasonable amount of money on a new
computer for flight simulation, FSX add-ons, and every plane under the Sun, flying
around willy nilly is just not going to cut it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is finally leading me to consider joining a
virtual airline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> T</span>here has to be some meaning
to this FSX madness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> E</span>ntering a route in the FMS, pouring over navigation
charts, disseminating Metar data.<br />
What if I could do all that, with the sole purpose of delivering virtual passengers safely to their destination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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But which virtual airline to join, that is the
question?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want some form of realism
that is not overly demanding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In essence
my goal is to join a virtual airline that encompassed the following:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Contains
scheduled routes.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Does not
require online flying.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Allows
me to fly the aircraft I want to fly.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Flies
to interesting locations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Has an
up to date website using the latest tools for virtual airlines.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Appears
friendly and responsive with an active forum </li>
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Point number one is scheduled routes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not see the purpose of flying for a VA
that does not contain a schedule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the requirement is
to fly a regional aircraft from KEWR to KIAD departing at 12:30 pm with
scheduled arrival at 1:30 pm, the realism bar has just been raised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Obviously the clock on in FSX can be changed
to allow for flying at the appropriate time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Given my love of using real weather with REX, I hoped to fly as close to
the allotted time schedule as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For example the FSX clock is set to the current GMT time.<br />
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Some virtual airlines require you to fly online with
networks such as Vatsim or IVAO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
appears to be very limiting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Flying
online can be very complex.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ability
to communicate with ATC is not a simple thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You need to know ATC phraseology.</div>
The virtual pilot needs to communicate effectively their
intentions while understand the directions of the controller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This does create a very realistic environment
though.<br />
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My hope is to eventually work up to this level, but it is
not going to happen overnight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the
ability to start out with a virtual airline that does not require online flying
upfront is important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Personally, I
believe that some of the virtual airlines that require online flying want to
form their own elite club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To each his
own, as they say. <br />
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In the meantime, I have been reading about ATC phraseology
and watching many Vatsim related videos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some of the youtube videos done by the MusicalAviator are very well
done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are the videos by Peter
Matthess flying on Vatsim with the A2A Cessna 172. His videos really inspire me to consider eventually flying
online. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My current plan is to purchase
the VOXATC software which will allow me to learn and practice communicating
with ATC offline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, when
comfortable, I hope to transition to some online flying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even have a VATSIM ID already! </div>
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No one wants to fly an airplane they could care less about
as mentioned with point 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the virtual airlines require the pilot
to fly a set number of hours before a promotion to different aircraft
types.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example the venerable Boeing
737 and Airbus A320 can be flown after logging 50 or so hours with regional
planes like the CRJ700 or Q400 Dash8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
airlines require even longer hours to be logged before becoming a Boeing 777
pilot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no problem with that
structure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me, this is realistic and
makes sense on many levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But some virtual
airlines simply do not aircraft of any interest to me. </div>
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Flying to areas of geographical interest is a big
requirement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is why I decided to
eventually join 2 different virtual airlines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One for North American and one for <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This way, I am not limited to one specific
geographical area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing sounds more intriguing then flying
over the English Channel at 30,000 feet or looking at the mountain ranges of
the <st1:place w:st="on">Pacific Northwest</st1:place>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dividing my VA duties between two airlines will
help allow for this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, should one
of the virtual airlines go belly up (which does happen), I will still have time
invested with one of them<br />
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<o:p> </o:p>Requirement number 5 details my interest to join a VA with a
good website that utilizes the latest in virtual airline software.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many VAs use the ACARS system that allows visitors
to track the path of pilots on a virtual map.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In real world flying ACARS stands for <b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting
System</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ACARS is a digital datalink system for
transmission of short, relatively simple messages between aircraft and ground
stations via radio or satellite (Wiki Description).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the uses of ACARS is to determine and
report the different events of a flight, such as “At gate” “At cruise” and
recording the various flight management parameters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The virtual ACARS software provides this
service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once logged on, the visitor to
a VA website can tell, who is flying a plane, the current phase of flight, the
speed, altitude, location, and route.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That is pretty amazing! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of
the virtual airlines I have seen have a live map showing the location of each
pilot thanks to virtual ACARS software.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">So in
essence, I feel that joining a VA will bring realism to the flight sim
experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Repetition
is a key element here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Really getting to
know one particular type of aircraft as you fly it monthly for a VA sounds like
fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the high level payware
planes are highly complicated just like their real world counterparts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes quite a bit of flights to really be
comfortable with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even then there
is still something to be learned. Landing or departing from a hub airport, and
becoming comfortable with scheduled routes also sound very realistic too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">And the Unlucky Winner is?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><br />
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p> <a href="http://www.viaintercity.com/">Intercity Virtual Airline</a> </o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Intercity
Virtual!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This VA encompasses each of
the 5 requirements that I had for joining a virtual airline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intercity Virtual is a small regional VA that
flies the turbo props BAE Jetstream J4100 and the Dash8 Q400 back and forth to
many of the cities in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intercity contains 4 distinct Hubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this time I have not joined a North
American based VA, but hope to in the coming weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still, joining Intercity has been very
exciting, and I will elaborate in a future post!!</span></div>
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