Thanks. I'm doing well. 20 yr relationship went - sold the house, split the proceeds and moved to Charleston SC
Loving life now. I didn't expect the house sale to take 10 months - memo, never pack your flightsim stuff for the movers to take to storage
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- Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:23 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Hi folks!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7053
- Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:56 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Hi folks!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7053
Hi folks!
It's been awhile
I'm back and looking forward to making some flights
I'm back and looking forward to making some flights
- Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:34 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Fuel and Route Planning
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10191
Re: Fuel and Route Planning
PFPX - Professional Flight Planner X from Aerosoft after aircraft and Active Sky this is the best addon I've ever used. ETOPS planning, ICAO/EUOPS/US fuel planning. You get a one year server access and I just had to buy the coupon for another year, this gives you access to weather, winds and the NAT...
- Thu Dec 25, 2014 7:46 pm
- Forum: Screen Shots, Photos and Videos
- Topic: PilotsEye.TV - A340 Engine Shutdown Video
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8833
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:09 pm
- Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
- Topic: Why Can't I find the Airport Listed in the Flight Plan?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13090
Re: Why Can't I find the Airport Listed in the Flight Plan?
ya, FAA released the restriction on KNxx airport codes. KNxx were reserved for US Navy installations before.
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:06 pm
- Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
- Topic: Advice for Student Pilots – Top 10 List
- Replies: 3
- Views: 16161
Re: Advice for Student Pilots – Top 10 List
hahahaha, nice ones As a former Air Traffic Controller that has helped dozens of lost pilots. File that VFR flight plan and activate it! Get VFR flight following from ATC, some controllers find it a pain, but I always preferred to talk to them so I know what you are doing. We can keep you out of res...
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:57 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: IFR Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8761
Re: IFR Question
You can never descend below the DH/MDA unless you have ground contact or runway/approach lights.
Circle to land minimums are usually higher because of obstructions.
Circle to land minimums are usually higher because of obstructions.
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:55 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: How Many Mistakes Can You Spot?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4316
Re: How Many Mistakes Can You Spot?
More than 5. Sheesh, these are ATP certified pilots..... Way high and fast, bad. Then disconnecting the autothrottle, then flight level change when below the altitude on the MCP. I seriously think this was get there itis, they should have gone around on numerous decision points. I think the last cha...
- Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:36 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Is Boeing 767 Running out of Time?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12220
Re: Is Boeing 767 Running out of Time?
I read an article a few months ago that basically said the 787 was mostly to replace the 767 - especially the range and fuel efficiency. Plus the 787 cruises at M0.85. That AeroMexico from JFK to MMMX hurt my feelings last winter. He was smoking fast behind the B738 going to TPA
- Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:18 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Go Around!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13214
Re: Go Around!
one of my 'rejected' pireps was because I didn't go around in the 777 at Boston, hit windshear around 400ft and it was a HARD landing. Also a 'tad' short, like in the grass.....
- Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:20 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Awesome news
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5864
Awesome news
I've been given permission to retire
Hard to believe I started flying here when I was a newbie at work!
More sim time
Hard to believe I started flying here when I was a newbie at work!
More sim time
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:35 am
- Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
- Topic: KTPA MYNN A320 Airbus X Extended
- Replies: 3
- Views: 24191
Re: KTPA MYNN A320 Airbus X Extended
The Aerosoft A320/321 package is very nice. It's not a PMDG, but it is very well done. Biggest challenge is remembering Airbus approach is pilot is managing the aircraft's flight. Boeing is the pilot is flying and the systems are setup for that. First time you put in a flight plan will hurt your hea...
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:29 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Airlines from the Past
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8283
Re: Airlines from the Past
My first flight was on a Piedmont YS11
Wow, Eastern.... they went out of business just after I started at the FAA
Wow, Eastern.... they went out of business just after I started at the FAA
- Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:21 pm
- Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
- Topic: Sky Whale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6167
Re: Sky Whale
I'm sure there is a market for that, but currently the A380 has limited markets basically because of demand. The holy grail would be a supersonic efficient aircraft that could do LAX- Tokyo in 3 hours or so. LAX to Sydney in 6 with a refueling stop in Honolulu. NYC to Europe in 2-3 hours, or NYC to ...
- Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:31 pm
- Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
- Topic: Tweaks for FSX performance
- Replies: 0
- Views: 23420
Tweaks for FSX performance
A friend of mine passed these on - huge improvement. Set your antivirus software to not realtime scan the FSX folder. Flightsim is constantly loading files. With McAfee I have to turn off realtime scanning completely (set to resume on computer restart) Doing this alone bumped me by approximately 75%...
- Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:55 pm
- Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
- Topic: PMDG B777-200 Released for FSX
- Replies: 11
- Views: 43814
Re: PMDG B777-200 Released for FSX
I'm getting used to the virtual cockpit, hated them, but it is growing on me with the A320 and the 772- i'm now using the virtual in the 737 :lol: One quick way to get to the overhead is right click in the windshield, it opens a view menu. same thing coming out of overhead or pedestal view, right cl...
- Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:27 am
- Forum: Active Sky for FS9 & FSX
- Topic: Active Sky Next
- Replies: 3
- Views: 33386
Re: Active Sky Next
Yes on the discount, it was about 10E or so off.
Interesting going into ATL, there was just a hint of light turbulence, amazing difference from the 'old' flight sim turbulence.
Not looking forward to my first windshear experience, or am I
Interesting going into ATL, there was just a hint of light turbulence, amazing difference from the 'old' flight sim turbulence.
Not looking forward to my first windshear experience, or am I
- Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:26 pm
- Forum: Active Sky for FS9 & FSX
- Topic: Active Sky Next
- Replies: 3
- Views: 33386
Active Sky Next
It's out and I have to say it is an amazing improvement. Highly recommend it! I was flying around Sao Paulo around thunderstorms. The tops were above FL400, probably around FL450. I'll have to try and get some screen shots. Just flew from DCA to ATL - snowing in Washington, light turbulence through ...
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:32 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for SAX Flights?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 42634
Re: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for SAX Flights?
Peter the 64bit makes the difference. Memory issues. Did you check the flightsim forums for tips? There are some good ones out there on settings etc. I don't get awesome frame rates but they are acceptable.
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:12 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Poll: VFR Flight Routes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 806924
Re: Poll: VFR Flight Routes
Late to the game but I really like the idea. Some nice grand caravans
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Shawn Hackler Surpasses 1000 Flight Hours
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20394
Re: Shawn Hackler Surpasses 1000 Flight Hours
Congrats! that is a huge accomplishment
- Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:14 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Sad News - Ken Dundon has Died
- Replies: 9
- Views: 36017
Re: Sad News - Ken Dundon has Died
oh that is too bad.
- Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:57 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
- Replies: 17
- Views: 65840
Re: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
I have flown for various VAs. All have allowed time acceleration in some form. Most were of the variety of 'not recommended' with a restriction of - if time acceleration is used, it may only be used up to 4x in cruise flight. Climb and descent/approach not authorized. I've been here 15yrs or so, so ...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:17 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: SunAir Express Announces Boeing 777 Service
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14051
Re: SunAir Express Announces Boeing 777 Service
ya, Delta has two outrageous ones.
Atlanta to Mumbai and
Atlanta to Tokyo
Atlanta to Mumbai and
Atlanta to Tokyo
- Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:23 pm
- Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
- Topic: Jeff Wiss Promoted to B777 Type Rating
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15546