RTW - DC3 Cargo Company (Thread 1)

[TornadoWilkes]

If at any point the planes miss their scheduling timetables, then the challenge is over.

Should read

If at any point the planes miss their major servicing timetables, then the challenge is over.

[gcurtiss]

Tornado, great idea! This could be a lot of fun, and definitely will be an adventure!

2 questions:

1. Let's say the DC-3 is sitting at an airport with 48 hours on her. Once the Vega arrives with the mechanic, is there a "service time" buffer to be served while the mechanic completes his work?

2. I heard 180GS-Ed mention on TS that he's slung some virtual paint..... You know where this is going, right?


I'm off to practice tail-draggers and short fields!

Geno

[TornadoWilkes]

Thanks Geno,

Yeah I guess that we should add in some service time, however in the interest of enjoyment we'll let you all off with this and also won't charge you for the parts ;-)

How about that for service?

Hey and you can't repaint the aircraft yet... when you've done a good job for the company and have earned some respect then you can come talk to the boss ;-)

[gcurtiss]

.............Roger that :P :P :P ;)

[RFields]

I would love to fly the leg - but I work for the world's largest quick service restaurant company, and we own the world's largest pizza company.

Some idiot has place an order for 200 large pizza's to be delivered to some old aircraft at the Seattle airport and the system we use to transmit orders to the local stores is down.

Friday night is our busiest night of the week and I may be working late!!!

[TornadoWilkes]

Great Reggie,

Didn't know you were delivering, will you throw in an extra garlic bread whilst you're bringing it over?

Cheers

[RFields]

Of course!!! And a few orders of Hot Wings!!!

But I will have my IT counterparts at PH UK in Woking remove a certain person in Scotland from their database so he never gets pizza delivered. :-)

I do in real life work for that company - but our order system is working just fine for tonight.

[TornadoWilkes]

Right whos flying this easy and short leg to get the ball rolling? It looks like there are some bonus Hot Wings in it for you!!! :-lol

P.s. That's great, who lives in Scotland anyway?

[Swi_Tzer]

Hi Tornado,

Ok, I am there to try the first leg.
Will bring that Pizzas there :-) in the DC3.

Startin up the old motors....
Pascal

[TornadoWilkes]

Nice one Pascal,

Remember to get a tip if you can ;-)

[Swi_Tzer]

:-) :-) :-)...
Well, now I have just overflyed Seattle... going to... let me see :-eek what?! Uh! Frontier Airpark (WN53)... looking a small.

I'll see to get some other cargo there, wich has to go to North.. :-)

P.

[Swi_Tzer]

Uh!! now allready circling over the airport :D descending, had climbed a bit too much...

[apollosmith]

What a great idea! I'll try to take a leg this weekend.

To make things easier, make sure that when you land that you also post the cumulative flight time since the last service. That way we won't have to go back and try to add it up all the time.

Question - if the pilot proceeding you picks an airport that might be unreachable due to weather, runway length, or time constraints, does the flying pilot have the option to divert? For instance, if I were to claim the DC3 and the airport the previous pilot has picked is fogged in, does the DC3 go back to the originating airport or can I land at a nearby airport? And if I do divert, does the next pilot have to fly to the airport picked by the original pilot or can the diverting pilot choose a new destination? Also, if I refuel while on the ground, is the flight invalidated? ;-)

-Smitty

[TornadoWilkes]

Here's a trick for you... hit CTRL . to put the parking brakes on, hit Shift G to set the tail wheel and land her flat at 65-70kts ;-)

Great shot Pascal, I can see we've hired a TopGun!!

Edit, now all we need is to know what the next delivery is and we'll get the next pilot on their way ;-)

[TornadoWilkes]

Hey Smitty

Grab your uniform and get on the flightline. We have orders coming in you know!!! :-mad :-lol :-mad

We'll do this according to real world procedures so, if when you do your flight planning the weather conditions are beyond your abilities, then you should not take off. i.e. you should not claim the flight.

If in flight the conditions worsen, you may divert, however you will suffer a 24hr grounding penalty for having taken off in the first place in marginal conditions. In this case, someone else must finish the original leg :-mad If you crash make it 48hrs!

Fueling is of course allowed.

[Swi_Tzer]

Just a question If I have got it right.

Now.. one of the two aircraft has made his first delivery. As it is within an hour of the landing, I can choose a destination, though dir Alaska in some way...

The second aircraft has now to follow the DC3, but not necessarly land on the same place, isn't it? He has only to land in the same place (for the service) when we arrive near or exact 50hrs of flight time of the Dakota? is this correct?
On the otherhand, indipendently, the Vega will arrive also to his 50hrs flight time, but then has the Dakota necessarly to fly to the Vega's airport? i feel not necessarly in this case.. is this correct?

Cheers... couldn't resist to fly "a baton" somewhere :D :D
Pascal

[oblio]

Please state in the subject line which aircraft you are referring to when you take or relinquish control.

Thanks,

Oblio

[TornadoWilkes]

Hi Switzer

Now that you've landed the DC3, you can decide where the next player must take it to. I beleive you've loaded it with fish :-lol

The Vega on the otherhand may stay where it is at KSEA until there is a requirement for the DC3 to be serviced. On the otherhand, if someone wishes to fly the Vega for sightseeing purposes when the DC3 does not require a service they may take the Vega anywhere they wish and leave it at any nearby airport. The big difference with the Vega is that no-one controls where the next pilot goes.

Now when the time for the DC3 to be serviced comes around, then the team must get the Vega to wherever the DC3 sits, before the DC3 is allowed to takeoff.

I hope this helps.

[TornadoWilkes]

Geno

We're on multiplayer here if you wanna join in

[TornadoWilkes]

Hey Oblio,

I hope that isn't a company plane you're flying there? It better be back at KSEA full of fuel tonight, unless you're going to book it out :-lol :-mad

[oblio]

The rules say "All timings are based upon the forum clock." This leg took from 4:49 PM EST to 5:30 PM EST, so it put 41 minutes on the plane, which leaves 49 hours 19 minutes until the next 50-hour service.

Oblio

[oblio]

The rules say "All timings are based upon the forum clock." This leg took from 8:09 PM EST to 8:54 PM EST, so it put 45 minutes on the plane, which leaves 48 hours 34 minutes until the next 50-hour service.

Oblio

[oblio]

Flying the snowblowers to Campbell River (CYBL).

[gcurtiss]

Good catch Oblio, thanks.

Cumulative Total Hours on DC-3 = 1 hour 26 minutes

Time to next 50 hour maintenence = 48 hours 34 minutes

[TornadoWilkes]

Hey I didn't see you go off the end :-tongue

Just as a small aside guys, "I have control" and "You have control" are the terms used in RW flying to clearly hand the aircraft to another pilot. I know they sound weird at first but that's the way it is. :-lol

[oblio]

The flight from CYCW to CYBL took from 7:59 AM to 9:07 AM, for a flight time of 1:08. Cumulative time on the DC-3 is now 2:34, leaving 47:26 until the next service.

Oblio

[oblio]

Heading northwest.

[capn_sonic]

Great idea TW,
This thread has potential to grow quite considerably so I am just forewarning you that I will lock this thread at around 80 posts and create a new one for the benefit of those still on dial up or slow internet connections.

You don't need to do anything, I will keep an eye on it.

[apollosmith]

Taking the fruits and veggies to CYLW. It should be interesting seeing as I've only flown the DC-3 a few times, it's dark, and it isn't exactly sunbathing weather.

-Smitty

[oblio]

Smitty!!!

The rules say a flight is only valid if it is accompanied by "A single screenshot taken during the flight. More than one screenshot on a company thread will make the leg void."

Also, the plane in your first screenshot is not the company DC-3! The company's DC-3 is red and yellow.

Also, I get 1:49 for the flight time, so 4:23 for the cumulative and 45:37 until the next service.

Oblio

[TornadoWilkes]

Hey guys,

What do we have to do for an easy life around here? There I was sitting down to a packed lunch when the telephone bell rang on the wall in the hangar. Obviously, thinking that an order was coming through I dashed across the apron and picked up the phone.

Well, was I in for a shock. It seems that one of our pilots was seen stealing Mamma Grolson's plane from CYBL and was last seen bouncing down the runway on the way out ;-)

One of you is going to have to fly over there and get it back for her pronto and if ever I get my hands on that sticking thief I'll wring his neck :-mad :-lol :-mad Let this be a warning to you all!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)

[apollosmith]

Oh bother! Here I was trying to be productive and I go and blow it by taking the wrong plane... wait, the wrong paint job. At least I got the fruits and veggies there - I loaded them myself. I also apologize for being too thorough in completing my flight log. I think from now on I'll stick to less complex tasks, LIKE FLYING THE CONCORDE ACROSS THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND LANDING IT ON A FOGGY, 8000 FOOT RUNWAY!!! ;-)

-Smitty

PS - I must have added the two minutes that it took for me to taxi to the flight book. I sure hope those two minutes don't mess up the service schedule and cause the plane to fall out of the sky on some poor pilot in the future. You guys in the FBO are sure picky.

[MacKuen]

Headed to Prince George to feed those hungry loggers. You just don't want to stand between a lumberjack and his next meal.

Mike

[oblio]

Heading for CYPR with ice cubes on board.

[Twolf]

Hi all, I'd like to make a few flights but my work schedule is very erratic and it's rare that I'd be online during local daylight to do any flying. Nothing against occasional night flights but half the fun of VFR is watching the countryside go by. What do you think - could we relax the "local time" rule ?

[oblio]

I second that motion.

[RFields]

I third that motion - it's been impossible for me to make flights in local daylight lately.

[Twolf]

I have control of the Vega at CYZT. Nice night to go stargazing up the west coast...

[Twolf]

You have control of the Vega at CYZP.

[Twolf]

You have control of the Vega at CYZP. This will time out longer than the actual post because I had problems uploading the graphic.

[oblio]

Twolf's flight went from 11:06 PM EST to 12:37 AM EST, for a flight time of 1:31. Cumulative time on the Vega: 3:27.

[Twolf]

Thanks Oblio, just remembered I had forgotten to update that !

[TornadoWilkes]

Guys, feel free to relax the real time rule.

[oblio]

Heading northwest.

[Twolf]

The stated destination (Juneau) comes up as a 3+ hour flight whether I plan it via airways or GPS direct. Since this would be outside the max. flight rule I've planned for Wrangell (PAWG) instead. The passengers have decided a one day layover is acceptable as they'll be able to take a helicopter tour of the fjords. A quick phone call confirmed that we can also get a cargo contract out of Wrangell for the Iditarod. Boss, I think this will work out.

[RFields]

Bound for some sight seeing up the channel to Skagway (PAGY)

[oblio]

>Cumulative time on the DC3 is now 9 hrs 43 mins., leaving 32
>hrs 8 mins until the next scheduled servicing.

Cumulative time 9:43 is correct, but time remaining until next service should be 40:17.

[RFields]

Two large red piles of aluminum at PAGY - winds and short runway too much for me :-(

[oblio]

Twolf,

I don't really mind that you opted for a shorter flight, but I question your calculations. I wanted to know for sure if you were right, so I flew an identical DC-3 (not the company's) from CYPR to PAJN. My "baton time" was only 1 hour and 38 minutes! I cruised at an altitude of 3100 ft with a ground speed of about 197 knots. Winds were out of the southwest at 10 to 15 knots.

How did you figure it would take more than 3 hours?

Oblio

[apollosmith]

Taking the tourists up to Juneau. I made sure to climb in the CORRECT plane this time.

- Smitty

[apollosmith]

Computer locked up as I was about to buzz the Company hangar at FFJV (Juneau Valley). The tourists are back at PAWG and are getting restless. I'm going to set things up and try again.

-Smitty

[apollosmith]

I have control of DC-3 at PAWG. Trying AGAIN to get the tourists to Juneau.

-Smitty

[oblio]

Smitty,

Don't forget the dog food.

Oblio

[apollosmith]

Affirm! ;-) The dog food is on board, which along with turbulence makes for some very sick passengers. I'm snaking my way up the fjord at 2000 ft. Should be there in about 30 minutes.

-Smitty

[oblio]

Flying the grizzly bear to Yakutat (PAYA).

[gcurtiss]

Lunchtime run to Middleton island.

Nothing like a 20 knot crosswind to make the technicians happy. Hold on, fellas!

[gcurtiss]

As oblio said, crosswind got me. I slid off the runway and hit a small tree at about 45 knots and crashed.

Sorry boss!!

[JohnMueller]

The boss told me to try the weather radar before taking off, it looked kinda dented. Weather's looking better, though that cross-wind is still there. I was worried about hitting that island, but the boss says I gotta get moving or pack up and go. I'm packing my pilot case, 2 pairs of long underwear (my last flight was a bit warmer), filling my mp3-player (never know how long I'll have to wait there for the next pilot...)

John

[oblio]

The rules say "All timings are based upon the forum clock.", so the timings should be as follows:

Leg flight time: 1:20
Cumulative time on the DC-3: 13:16
Time until next service: 36:44

Oblio

[JohnMueller]

Oops, sorry, missed that - I was too busy looking for the next destination :). Thanks for the correction!
John

[oblio]

Heading for Seward (PAWD) with a load of fish.

[Twolf]

Sounds like your winds were more favorable. The day I flew this winds were off my nose for much of the way blowing anywhere from 38-45 knots (actually hit 70+ at one point.)Crosswind further up the coast topped 50 knots. Ugly. On flights in this area I try not to tempt fate by cruising at low altitudes because if something ever went really wrong at 3000 feet, you wouldn't have much time to say goodbye <L>. This time of year the tradeoff with higher cruise altitudes is the wind. BTW, the flight planner figured it would go over three, but I happened to agree ;-)

[Twolf]

Love that graphic! "RTW Cargo Company - Shaken, Not Stirred" (at least that's what it's been like flying up the coast so far...) Good one John.

[Twolf]

Headed NW. I don't think this weather qualifies as "sightseeing" conditions but we'll see <L>

[Twolf]

Almost forgot, what throttle and rpm setting are you using for your flights?

[oblio]

I keep the throttle and propeller control at 100%. My knowledge of the controls is pretty basic. I don't know how to use the propeller control, mixture, carb heat or cowl flaps. What settings do you use?

[JohnMueller]

Empty plane, heading to PASW to pick up the dogsled guy.
John

[JohnMueller]

The boss says I gotta work more before he lets me transfer to Tahiti ... Oh well, I'm taking a boatload of planes, err, a planeload of boats over to PAIL. Shouldn't be that long. The guy with the boats just showed up again, he has a stranded group of dancing girls who said their LearJet-Pilot just took off without them.. Oh well, we'll make some room, come along.... You should see them sitting in the back in the canoes, trying to hold on as we taxi to the active :D :D :D

John

[Twolf]

Here we go again...

[oblio]

The rules say "No pilot may fly two legs in succession in the same aircraft.", so that last leg is against the rules. I propose amending the rules to allow the Vega to be flown again by the same pilot if 48 hours have passed since the last time he took control. What do you say, Tornado? If the rule change is agreed to, then this leg would be considered valid.

Oblio

[JohnMueller]

I propose the same rule-change for the DC3 :) - a pilotless plane is just a block of metal; I'm sure the boss wouldn't mind if we piloted two legs after another with a 48 hour rest in between... :D

John

[Twolf]

Might not be a bad idea. If nothing else, it'll keep our little fleet closer than it's been so far; doesn't take more than 2 or 3 hops in the DC3 before it's way out ahead, and so far it looks like there's relatively few pilots willing to fly the Vega. That's actually the only reason I made the trip. (boy, that last landing sure "felt" valid LOL)

[oblio]

It looks like the DC-3 can go from KSEA to PADK and back within 50 hours of flight time, so there's not much incentive to keep the Vega close to the DC-3. Perhaps we should consider reducing the service interval to 10 hours.

Oblio

[Twolf]

I thought that was it, explains why you're getting such good times on the legs. I try to follow the checklist settings as much as possible. They're designed to keep the engines within safe operating temp. and pressure ranges, but also to maximize the performance/range you get at higher altitudes. That's just me, and it's because I like the added realism, same with cowl flaps and carb heat. It's the same reason I spend 20 minutes on the weather briefing <L>

If you ever want to get a handle on some of those controls the Skylane has the same basic setup (on one engine of course) and the FS learning centre covers them pretty well.

[Twolf]

It looks like what we've been doing (myself included) is updating time to servicing on the Vega based on the 50-hour rule. In fact, the Vega only requires its own servicing once every 250 hours at KSEA. As a result, the cumulative time of 9:27 on the Vega means that its next scheduled servicing won't happen for 240 hrs 33 mins.

I suggest that after each hop in the Vega we amend its time notes to show something like this:

Vega Hobbs: 9:27
Servicing @ KSEA in: 240:33
Service the DC3 in: XX:XX (just use the last posted time remaining until 50-hr service interval for the DC3)

This puts all the numbers up front and may help simplify flight planning later. Before we get too much time built up on the DC3 we might want to start including a "servicing @ KSEA" time on those posts as well.

[Twolf]

The dancing girls must have thought the flight in wasn't so bad because they showed up on time. Managed to secure some miscellaneous freight for the hop to PAPH (including a few unmarked crates that smell a lot like whiskey.) Looks like they're in for quite a party...

[TornadoWilkes]

What do you say, Tornado?
>If the rule change is agreed to, then this leg would be
>considered valid.
>


Sounds good to me ;-) After 48hrs the pilot is free a subsequent leg.

[JohnMueller]

Hey Twolf, you picked up the wrong group of ladies and didn't take the right crates along - you grabbed a bunch of homeopathic cold remedies :) at least you won't be getting the cold anytime soon.

I'll give it a try, packing the crates as good as possible. The ladies can take turns sitting up front :D :D.

It seems they missed their original date in PAPH, so they're just tagging along until one of us makes it to a bigger airport where they can head back to Australia. They promised not to make a fuss and are paying properly even though we fill the plane with cargo, why not :). The boss won't know - I'll give him the money for the cargo and keep the girls money to myself :D :D :D (pssst, don't tell, whoever takes the next leg can do the same thing)

John

[oblio]

Leg flight time: 1:23
Cumulative time on the DC-3: 18:00
Time until next service: 32:00

[Twolf]

One giant load of herring, coming up....

[TornadoWilkes]

Welcome to Flightsim.com's DC3 Cargo Company, the largest and friendliest cargo company on the planet. You are invited to help by using your skills to deliver cargo and passengers and at the same time get to see some of the glorious sights around the globe!
:-wave

Here's the rules:

The Company operates only two aircraft, a default DC3 in in red and yellow and a default Lockheed Vega 5B in red. You may use these aircraft to fly around the globe, however must service these aircraft regularly.

This company only uses this forum for claiming and releasing aircraft.

How this works
DC3
The DC3 is available as a workhorse and the Vega to deliver mechanics for servicing. When the DC3 is on the ground, the first pilot to claim it by declaring "I have control" is considered Captain and must fly the aircraft to the previously nominated airport. Each flight has a maximum time limit of 3 hours. In addition, the DC3 is only capable of flying for 50hrs before it must be serviced, any pilot flying beyond over this 50hr rule is banned from taking further part for one week. Every 250hrs the DC3 must return to KSEA for a thorough maintenance check.

Vega
The Vega carries a mechanic who has the skils and parts to service both the DC3 and Vega wherever they may be. As such the Vega is not limited to the 50hr rule, however is similarly limited a leg time limit of 3hrs. The Vega is claimed in the same way as the DC3. Every 250hrs the Vega must return to KSEA for a thorough maintenance check.

[li]All flights must start and end on a runway.

[li]Aircraft may only be flown from their last valid locations.

[li]If at any point the planes miss their scheduling timetables, then the challenge is over.

[li]All timings are based upon the forum clock.

DC3 Cargo
Once the current DC3 pilot has landed, s/he must decide where to send the Dakota on the next leg, but must choose an airport within a 400nm direct distance. This pilot has one hour from landing to post the new destination and purpose of the flight otherwise any forum member may jump in and nominate an airport.

Primary objective
At some point the DC3 must reach Adak on the Aleutian Islands chain to drop off medical supplies. Once this is achieved, the forum may choose a further primary objective. In addition to the primary objective the flight will have secondary objectives

Servicing
Before the DC3 has reached 50hrs of flight time (which must be constantly monitored here in the forum), the Vega must be flown to the same airport wherever that may be.

Pilot selection
Any forum member may fly the leg as both planes are available on a first come first served basis. Whilst the Vega is not on a servicing run, it may be used by forum members for sightseeing purposes. When declaring "I have control" the pilot must state which aircraft is being claimed. This must be done on a RTW company thread and the first come rule is based uon the forum clock. You may not reserve an aircraft before it becomes available. Upon completion of the leg, the pilot must announce "You have control" here in the forum to stop the clock. No pilot may fly two legs in succession in the same aircraft.

Realism and multiplayer
All flights must:
[li]Be flown using real local time
[li]Have real weather downloads running :-irks
[li]Have full crash detection turned on and crash tolerance slider turned up full
[li]May be online or offline
[li]Be flown in a realistic manner


Screenshots and Pirep
A flight is only valid if is accompanied by the following items:
[li]A report of the flight
[li]A single screenshot taken during the flight. More than one screenshot on a company thread will make the leg void.
[li]A [link:johannesmueller.com/duenna|RTW Duenna] report ;-)

First leg - Secondary objective
The two planes are fuelled up and ready to go at KSEA now. I have received a call for 600lbs of pizza to go to Frontier Airpark (WN53). I suggest you get some short field landing practice in boys, remember stall speed is around 59kts full flap :-lol

[Swi_Tzer]

Ok...
Fiuuu, landed ;-). Small one this airport!
Preparing the report now... have to prepare a little rep/screnn/duanna and I'll see in the bar what else I can take up for the next leg. The old motors did a great job!.

Rep. soon :D

Edit #1: added duanna
Edit #2: added pic
Edit #3: added rep and next Destination CYCW, Chilliwack. I found some fish to fly up there... :D. It is this morning fish, and when I looked at, couldn't breath wery well :D :D.

Report: see Duenna (That's why we use it, isn't it?)
Aircraft has now a flight time of 32 minutes, 36 seconds (to be exact :))... remaining 48 hrs and 24 min before 1. service!









Flight Log -- from RTW-Duenna v.0.610 R44
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 25.02.2005 21:56:04
FS Time: 25.02.2005 13:41:54
Aircraft gross weight: 21934.3 lbs
Location: N47° 27.843' / W122° 18.235'
Airport: KSEA 1.0nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P2] Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=95kts
Max./Avg. Groundspeed: 189.0 kts / 75.2 kts
Max. IAS: 168.9 kts
Average IAS: 120.9 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: +2.0 kts
Max. altitude: 10672 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 25.02.2005 22:28:40
FS Time: 25.02.2005 14:13:34
Aircraft gross weight: 21630.6 lbs
Location: N48° 06.755' / W122° 03.772'
Airport: WN53 1.0nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 40.1 nm
Flight time: 00:32:36
Baton time: 00:37:57
Average GS: 75.2 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 0.960
FSUIPC: 3.450
Validation-ID: 5F1 0A1 1FF (Rev. 1)

[MacKuen]

On the ground facing a loud lumberjack riot demanding their promised vittles.

Will check back when I have escaped the situation...

Flight Log -- from The RTW-Duenna v.0.600 Rev. 43
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 27/02/2005 20:02:19
FS Time: 27/02/2005 12:50:11
Aircraft gross weight: 21096.7 lbs
Location: N49° 56.813' / W119° 22.587'
Airport: CYLW 0.5nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P2] Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=95kts
Max. groundspeed: 179.0 kts
Max. IAS: 159.5 kts
Average IAS: 128.6 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: +6.4 kts
Max. altitude: 11612 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 27/02/2005 21:53:28
FS Time: 27/02/2005 13:39:25
Aircraft gross weight: 20069.9 lbs
Location: N53° 53.597' / W122° 40.150'
Airport: CYXS 0.5nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:
27.02.2005 16:53:34 ERROR: Refueled: last total gross weight=20069.8025lbs, total gross weight now=22608.9922lbs
27.02.2005 16:53:34 AT N53° 53.6' / W122° 40.1' at 2274ft (CYXS/0.4nm) GS:0kts, IAS:6kts, VS:0ft/min
27.02.2005 16:53:34 STATE
27.02.2005 16:53:34 AIRCRAFT Douglas DC-3 Paint3 / Counter 2
27.02.2005 16:53:34


Summary:
Direct distance: 266.2 nm
Flight time: 01:51:09
Baton time: 01:51:24
Average GS: 143.9 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 1.000
FSUIPC: 3.450
Validation-ID: 643 0B3 46D (Rev. 1)


Validation-Graphic: C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-02-27\FlightLog_16-53-34.JPG
(just copy the above path+file into your forum-attachment field.)

This file was created on 27/02/2005 21:53:42 UTC

[MacKuen]

.

NOTAM. Please leave the cabin heater off as the cargo is temperature sensitive.

Log:
Duration of this leg: 1:58
Total DC-3 Hours: 6:21
Hours to Maintenance: 43:39

Good luck,
Mike

[apollosmith]

The fruits and veggies have been safely delivered and have been processed into health bars which you are now tasked to deliver to some loggers at CYXS.

It took me a while to remember how to run the autopilot. The first indication was when I flipped on the A/P switch and turned out in the totally opposite direction of what I was expecting:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/User_files/422153335d953958.jpg
Luckily there were no mountains there. Why the H does a plane have 3 heading knobs anyway?!?

Once I figured it out, I leveled off at 10000 and watched the terrain closely, but didn't have any problems. The skies were mostly clear and I could see the trees far below me. I set up for a long final and touched down just left of centerline:
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/User_files/422154745dcb157c.jpg

Flight time: 1:51
Cumulative time on the DC-3: 4:25
Time until next service: 45:35

I'm off to Hawaii (in real life) for 7 days, so no flight sim for me for a while, but I sure hope to get more time in the DC-3 when I return - I've rather taken a liking to it.

-Smitty

[apollosmith]

The flight was pretty choppy and the fjord was pretty foggy, but by using the terrain mapping of the GPS, I was able to stay around 2000 feet and make my way up the fjord to Juneau. The scenery is amazing up here and the pax saw several bears and big horn sheep along the way, which almost made up for the turbulence and smell of dog food. Hey, this is a cargo operation, not a sight seeing plane! I flew past the bosses cabin at FFJV (Juneau Valley) and waved as I went by - I think I scared him as he came running out in his underwear screaming something with a British accent!
http://www.flightsim.com/dcforum/User_files/422ba224623d36d9.jpg

Next Destination: The Alaska Division of Wildlife Services has trapped an ornery Grizzly Bear that keeps wandering into town. Your job is to relocate him up the coast 171 miles to Yakutat (PAYA). The bear is sedated, but it will wear off in just a few hours, so get him there as quickly as you can.

Leg flight time: 54 minutes
Total DC-3 flight time: 10:37
Time until next service: 39:23

-Smitty

*****
Duenna:
Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 06/03/2005 23:36:26
FS Time: 06/02/2005 15:36:27
Aircraft gross weight: 23908.2 lbs
Location: N56° 28.819' / W132° 21.477'
Airport: PAWG 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P2] Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=95kts
Max./Avg. Groundspeed: 216.3 kts / 150.9 kts
Max. IAS: 211.4 kts
Average IAS: 183.8 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: +5.1 kts
Max. altitude: 2047 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 07/03/2005 00:29:25
FS Time: 07/02/2005 16:27:21
Aircraft gross weight: 22957.4 lbs
Location: N58° 21.287' / W134° 34.463'
Airport: PAJN 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 133.3 nm
Flight time: 00:52:59
Baton time: 00:53:31
Average GS: 150.9 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

[JohnMueller]

Got the stuff here ok, need a break from these winds ... somebody take me to the south pacific? I thought not ...

http://www.johannesmueller.com/fs/20050307-A.gif

Leg flight time: 1:11
Cumulative time on the DC-3: 13:07
Time until next service: 36:53

Got a load of fresh fish here (what else?) for a tourist ship, pickup point is PAWD.

John

[JohnMueller]

Remind me never to try multiplayer in the office :) - The duenna disconnected as FS froze trying to connect ... oh well, I'll have to fix that one day :)

Empty plane at PASW. No dogs in sight, not much in sight at all, freaky dark out here!

Aircraft time: 0:42
Cumulative time on the DC-3: 15:08
Time until next service: 34:52

Next: Waiting for Musher G. B. Jones. I hope he brings his money, I forgot the company card and really need to fuel up the DC3 for the next flight! He is requesting air transport for his sled, his dogs and himself from Skwentna (PASW) back to his vehicle in Willow (PAUO). He is offering payment in full up front. We will be deadheading from Seward (PAWD) to Skwentna.

John

[JohnMueller]

Just landed. Nice landing, turbulent approach (see pic). No thanks from the girls, they just opened the door and ran off clutching their mouths. I guess they're hungry.

Aircraft time: 1:05
Total time on the DC-3: 16:37
Time until next service: 33:23

If those girls come back on time, the next guy can take them to PAPH, Port Heiden, where they've got a dance show planned for the Fisherman's Meeting.

John

[JohnMueller]

Nice landing, strong winds, no girls running from the plane, I even tried the old "set parking brake on final" trick!

Picked up a giant load of fish (total payload 6500 lbs including girls and pilot, excluding fuel). It should go to Cold Bay, PACD - if you make it up here, landing should be no problem. I told the guys we'd do it, sorry if it causes you any trouble :D :D :D

Aircraft time: 1:23
Total time on the DC-3: 15:14
Time until next service: 32:00

[Twolf]

Flight Log -- from The RTW-Duenna v.0.600 Rev. 39
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 03/03/2005 04:14:59
FS Time: 03/02/2005 20:14:33
Location: N50° 40.768' / W127° 21.613'
Airport: CYZT 0.2nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: Vega 5B
Max. groundspeed: 174.1 kts
Max. IAS: 152.8 kts
Max. altitude: 8560 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 03/03/2005 05:41:14
FS Time: 03/02/2005 21:40:00
Location: N53° 15.638' / W131° 49.328'
Airport: CYZP 0.2nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 226.2 nm
Flight time: 01:26:15
Baton time: 01:26:46
Average GS: 156.0 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Validation-ID: 3F9 0A0 AC6 (Rev. 1)
Validation-Graphic: C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-03\FlightLog_2005-03-03--00-41-20.JPG
Flight Simulator: FS2004
FSUIPC: 3.450


This file was created on 03/03/2005 05:41:24 UTC


Cruise alt. 8500, winds 181@26. Some broken cloud at 6000 and 10,000, GS about 165 kts. OAT -9 C. Good visibility, all in all a nice evening over Queen Charlotte Sound despite the front that swept through here earlier. No surface wind at Sandspit but a lot of turbulence. Can't see what use the nav radio is on this thing. Screen shot included; "Ummmmm, which way is up?"

[Twolf]

Flight Log -- from The RTW-Duenna v.0.600 Rev. 39
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 06/03/2005 00:33:38
FS Time: 05/03/2005 13:32:58
Location: N54° 17.545' / W130° 26.985'
Airport: CYPR 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Max. groundspeed: 177.4 kts
Max. IAS: 157.7 kts
Max. altitude: 14071 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 06/03/2005 02:02:51
FS Time: 05/03/2005 14:59:15
Location: N56° 29.151' / W132° 22.460'
Airport: PAWG 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 147.0 nm
Flight time: 01:29:13
Baton time: 01:29:47
Average GS: 99.1 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Validation-ID: 0A5 022 D7D (Rev. 1)
Validation-Graphic: C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-05\FlightLog_2005-03-05--21-02-53.JPG
Flight Simulator: FS2004
FSUIPC: 3.450


This file was created on 06/03/2005 02:03:09 UTC


Well it was nice of FS to wait until I was parked on the ramp to crash... Cruised at 14,000 winds 279@32. OAT -20C. Moderate turbulence most of the way, don't think the passengers enjoyed that much <L> Next destination is PAJN. You'll be flying 6 passengers and a 1200 lb. load of kibble to Juneau, where an anxious sled dog owner is waiting for delivery.

Cumulative time on the DC3 is now 9 hrs 43 mins., leaving 32 hrs 8 mins until the next scheduled servicing.

[Twolf]

You have control - graphic to follow.

Flight Log -- from The RTW-Duenna v.0.600 Rev. 39
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 09/03/2005 02:26:12
FS Time: 08/03/2005 12:25:08
Location: N58° 05.822' / W135° 24.703'
Airport: PAOH 0.2nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: Vega 5B
Max. groundspeed: 197.1 kts
Max. IAS: 156.5 kts
Max. altitude: 14252 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 09/03/2005 03:51:40
FS Time: 08/03/2005 13:47:05
Location: N59° 30.310' / W139° 39.140'
Airport: PAYA 0.2nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 156.5 nm
Flight time: 01:25:28
Baton time: 01:26:31
Average GS: 110.5 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Validation-ID: 702 021 25B (Rev. 1)
Validation-Graphic: C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-08\FlightLog_2005-03-08--22-51-54.JPG
Flight Simulator: FS2004
FSUIPC: 3.450


This file was created on 09/03/2005 03:52:00 UTC

Cumulative time on the Vega is 6:51, 43:09 remaining until servicing.
Nice run up the Gulf Coast at 12,500. Winds 170@40 100 miles out from PAYA. 150 mph indicated, GS 139 kts. OAT -12C. I do believe the doom and gloom the weather guys were predicting was a tad over-rated. 2 miles vis? Rain and snow showers? Where?? Great scenery to the right, water as far as the eye can see to the left. (Let's see now, if I swing left, say, 110 degrees or so, eventually I hit Maui...)

[Twolf]

Graphic to follow.

Flight Log -- from The RTW-Duenna v.0.600 Rev. 39
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 12/03/2005 23:34:57
FS Time: 12/03/2005 14:32:27
Location: N59° 29.814' / W139° 38.163'
Airport: PAYA 0.8nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: Vega 5B
Max. groundspeed: 164.3 kts
Max. IAS: 173.0 kts
Max. altitude: 10633 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 13/03/2005 02:07:38
FS Time: 13/03/2005 17:00:25
Location: N60° 08.135' / W149° 25.329'
Airport: PAWD 0.8nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 297.4 nm
Flight time: 02:32:41
Baton time: 02:33:36
Average GS: 116.6 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Validation-ID: 338 055 FCC (Rev. 1)
Validation-Graphic: C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-12\FlightLog_2005-03-12--21-07-45.JPG
Flight Simulator: FS2004
FSUIPC: 3.450


This file was created on 13/03/2005 02:07:51 UTC


Cumulative time on the Vega is 9:27, 40:33 remaining until servicing.

Should have guessed that the enroute conditions were too tame to last. Made a descent to 1200' through the overcast over Blying Sound and was not impressed to find visibility at about 1/2 mile in heavy rain. Needed two go-arounds to get down. Naturally, not more than 5 minutes after landing FS updated the weather and visibility picked up <L> Boss, if we're going around the world then she needs an IFR upgrade, badly. If anyone's flying out of here tonight, there's a very deep stationary low that's going to give you some problems.

[Twolf]

FLIGHT ABORTED DUE TO FUEL EMERGENCY. Deadstick landing about 100 nm out from destination. Aircraft intact. Passengers uninjured, am fortifying them with contents of unmarked crates.

(Wow, that's the last time I hedge the fuel to get more cargo aboard. I'd like to just redo the leg but I think the Crash rule covers this, so the DC3 is back at PAIL.)

[gcurtiss]

Headed for CYCW with a load of.....fish. It smells in here.

Weather looks good, boss. I'm takin' er up!

How many of these things do we have anyway :) I hope I don't get fired my first day....

Base leg down through the valley

[gcurtiss]

Edit: Sorry about not hopping online for this one guys, I was white-knuckling a little on my first company run and didn't want to let er go. But I'll hop on now.

Got her down safely on the first run. Some beautiful scenery on the way in here, boys. But be careful, dark is rapidly approaching. Fish are delivered, but I need a shower with some strong soap.

I'll run inside and file a report....be right back with the next destination.

Edit: OK, seems that they're running low on snowblowers up here and this shipment bound for Campbell River (CYBL) has been sittin' here for some time. Boss says she's all ours for whoever wants to run it up there. Enjoy the old girl!

Edit: Screenie added to my first post.

Cumulative Time on DC-3: 1 Hour 14 Minutes


Geno

[gcurtiss]

Taking the sledder and company on the short hop to PAUO.

PAUO, turning downwind for runway 31.

[gcurtiss]

Wind smoothed out nicely upon arrival for a nice easy landing. Mr. Sledder and "family" are doing nicely and are very happy with the company.



Aircraft time: 0:24

Total time on the DC-3: 15:32

Time until next service: 34:28

Next run: It seems that the [link:www.paddlealaska.com|Tippecanoe recreation company] is trading in an entire fleet of canoes for upgrades. They've hired us to haul the old ones to PAIL for pickup by another carrier. I promised the next pilot would take good care of their cargo so as not to lessen the value of their trade-in!

[oblio]

Just practicing in the Vega here. The Duenna doesn't seem to mind if you have to do a few touch-and-gos before you manage to get it slowed down enough. Where are the flaps on this thing?

Oblio

[oblio]

Next shipment: Deliver a load of fresh organic fruits and vegetables to a company in Kelowna, BC (CYLW) where they will turn the produce into health food bars.

I'm sure there was lots of lovely scenery below me, but I saw none of it due to fog all the way up to FL 140, not to mention the darkness of night! Fortunately, conditions were clear at my destination. The rules say "All flights must start and end on a runway." so I was a bit distressed when I rolled past the end of the runway. Fortunately, Tornado said the flight ended when my wheels hit the tarmac.

Flight Log -- from RTW-Duenna v.0.610 R44
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 26/02/2005 13:02:26
FS Time: 26/02/2005 05:01:27
Aircraft gross weight: 23304.4 lbs
Location: N49° 09.120' / W121° 56.783'
Airport: CYCW 0.3nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P2] Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=95kts
Max./Avg. Groundspeed: 242.6 kts / 133.0 kts
Max. IAS: 234.5 kts
Average IAS: 152.3 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: -1.3 kts
Max. altitude: 14288 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 6.2 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 26/02/2005 14:04:34
FS Time: 26/02/2005 06:03:03
Aircraft gross weight: 22408.6 lbs
Location: N49° 56.631' / W125° 15.619'
Airport: CYBL 0.3nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 137.5 nm
Flight time: 01:02:08
Baton time: 01:05:05
Average GS: 133.0 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 1.000
FSUIPC: 3.450
Validation-ID: 160 0C7 3ED (Rev. 1)


Validation-Graphic:
C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-02-26\FlightLog_08-06-19.JPG
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This file was created on 26/02/2005 14:06:21 UTC
Created by RTW-Duenna - http://johannesmueller.com/duenna - (c) Johannes Mueller

Oblio

[oblio]

I flew the Vega from Seattle-Tacoma (KSEA) up to Port Hardy, BC (CYZT). Much nicer scenery in the daytime.

This flight went from 6:23 PM EST to 8:19 PM EST, for a flight time of 1:56. Cumulative time on the Vega: 1:56.

Flight Log -- from RTW-Duenna v.0.610 R44
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 26/02/2005 23:25:21
FS Time: 26/02/2005 15:23:41
Aircraft gross weight: 3704.4 lbs
Location: N47° 25.893' / W122° 18.480'
Airport: KSEA 1.0nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P1] Vega 5B
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=139kts
Max./Avg. Groundspeed: 212.3 kts / 147.8 kts
Max. IAS: 172.0 kts
Average IAS: 146.4 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: +12.8 kts
Max. altitude: 10072 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 27/02/2005 01:18:03
FS Time: 27/02/2005 17:11:18
Aircraft gross weight: 3324.7 lbs
Location: N50° 40.820' / W127° 21.809'
Airport: CYZT 1.0nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 278.3 nm
Flight time: 01:52:42
Baton time: 01:53:14
Average GS: 147.8 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 1.000
FSUIPC: 3.450
Validation-ID: 57E 0B7 306 (Rev. 1)


Validation-Graphic:
C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-02-26\FlightLog_19-18-18.JPG
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This file was created on 27/02/2005 01:18:19 UTC
Created by RTW-Duenna - http://johannesmueller.com/duenna - (c) Johannes Mueller

[oblio]

Next: Having finished their bear watching, a group of tourists needs a lift from Prince Rupert (CYPR) to Juneau Intl (PAJN) to catch their flight back to the lower 48.

There wasn't much to see enroute because of the darkness. It is pretty foggy in Prince Rupert, which made the approach more difficult. I came pretty close to hitting some trees that guard the runway.

This flight took 1 hour and 48 minutes, making the cumulative time on the DC-3 8 hours and 9 minutes, leaving 41 hours and 51 minutes until the next service is due.

Flight Log -- from RTW-Duenna v.0.610 R44
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 01/03/2005 06:10:49
FS Time: 01/03/2005 22:10:49
Aircraft gross weight: 23280.9 lbs
Location: N53° 52.863' / W122° 39.942'
Airport: CYXS 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P2] Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=95kts
Max./Avg. Groundspeed: 226.2 kts / 169.9 kts
Max. IAS: 195.9 kts
Average IAS: 161.3 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: +6.2 kts
Max. altitude: 11018 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 01/03/2005 07:47:47
FS Time: 01/03/2005 23:47:47
Aircraft gross weight: 21864.0 lbs
Location: N54° 17.039' / W130° 26.527'
Airport: CYPR 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 274.6 nm
Flight time: 01:36:58
Baton time: 01:37:56
Average GS: 169.9 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 1.000
FSUIPC: 3.450
Validation-ID: 2C6 032 78F (Rev. 1)


Validation-Graphic:
C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-01\FlightLog_01-48-25.JPG
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This file was created on 01/03/2005 07:48:29 UTC
Created by RTW-Duenna - http://johannesmueller.com/duenna - (c) Johannes Mueller

[oblio]

Hoonah (PAOH) is one of the most picturesque places I've seen in FS.

This flight went from 12:43 PM EST to 2:38 PM EST, for a flight time of 1:55. Cumulative time on the Vega: 5:22.

Flight Log -- from RTW-Duenna v.0.610 R44
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 03/03/2005 17:48:11
FS Time: 03/03/2005 09:48:11
Aircraft gross weight: 3313.1 lbs
Location: N53° 15.579' / W131° 49.245'
Airport: CYZP 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P1] Vega 5B
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=139kts
Max./Avg. Groundspeed: 205.6 kts / 176.3 kts
Max. IAS: 175.4 kts
Average IAS: 155.5 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: +20.6 kts
Max. altitude: 6148 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 03/03/2005 19:35:55
FS Time: 03/03/2005 10:35:55
Aircraft gross weight: 2900.2 lbs
Location: N58° 05.913' / W135° 23.814'
Airport: PAOH 0.4nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 314.4 nm
Flight time: 01:47:44
Baton time: 01:48:32
Average GS: 176.3 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 1.000
FSUIPC: 3.450
Validation-ID: 75A 0A0 C55 (Rev. 1)


Validation-Graphic:
C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-03\FlightLog_13-36-12.JPG
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This file was created on 03/03/2005 19:36:17 UTC
Created by RTW-Duenna - http://johannesmueller.com/duenna - (c) Johannes Mueller

[oblio]

The flight to Yakutat was uneventful. I followed the coastline to avoid having to worry about mountains. The bear is doing fine.

Next: The weather radar on Middleton Island is to be upgraded to the latest technology. Deliver the new equipment and the technicians who will set it up to PAMD. Winds at PAMD tend to be strong, and the runways are rough and not very long, so don't settle for an iffy approach. Go around as many times as you have to to get it just right.

Leg flight time: 1:19
Cumulative time on the DC-3: 11:56
Time until next service: 38:04

Flight Log -- from RTW-Duenna v.0.610 R44
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 07/03/2005 06:51:14
FS Time: 07/03/2005 06:31:45
Aircraft gross weight: 24922.3 lbs
Location: N58° 21.128' / W134° 33.357'
Airport: PAJN 0.7nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P2] Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=95kts
Max./Avg. Groundspeed: 220.7 kts / 141.6 kts
Max. IAS: 211.1 kts
Average IAS: 180.2 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: +9.4 kts
Max. altitude: 3112 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 07/03/2005 08:04:57
FS Time: 07/03/2005 07:44:02
Aircraft gross weight: 23637.6 lbs
Location: N59° 30.373' / W139° 39.254'
Airport: PAYA 0.7nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 172.3 nm
Flight time: 01:13:43
Baton time: 01:14:40
Average GS: 141.6 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 1.000
FSUIPC: 3.450
Validation-ID: 4C7 026 AC3 (Rev. 1)


Validation-Graphic:
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This file was created on 07/03/2005 08:05:19 UTC
Created by RTW-Duenna - http://johannesmueller.com/duenna - (c) Johannes Mueller

[oblio]

I didn't see any cruise ships in Resurrection Bay. I hope the fish gets picked up while it's still fresh.

Next: Musher G. B. Jones has withdrawn from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race at the checkpoint in Skwentna. He is requesting air transport for his sled, his dogs and himself from Skwentna (PASW) back to his vehicle in Willow (PAUO). He is offering payment in full up front. We will be deadheading from Seward (PAWD) to Skwentna. (I know that my specifying the next two legs is against the rules, but I thought that this was a great opportunity to incorporate current events in this adventure. Hope you don't mind.)

Leg flight time: 1:10
Cumulative time on the DC-3: 14:26
Time until next service: 35:34

[Twolf]

You have control - graphic to follow.

Flight Log -- from The RTW-Duenna v.0.600 Rev. 39
-----------------------------------------------------------

Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 17/03/2005 21:16:05
FS Time: 17/03/2005 11:15:17
Location: N56° 57.807' / W158° 39.203'
Airport: PAPH 0.8nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Max. groundspeed: 187.1 kts
Max. IAS: 172.2 kts
Max. altitude: 10014 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 17/03/2005 22:43:36
FS Time: 17/03/2005 12:38:38
Location: N55° 12.511' / W162° 43.682'
Airport: PACD 0.8nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:


Summary:
Direct distance: 172.3 nm
Flight time: 01:27:31
Baton time: 01:28:15
Average GS: 118.8 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Validation-ID: 01B 095 95B (Rev. 1)
Validation-Graphic: C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-17\FlightLog_2005-03-17--17-43-44.JPG
Flight Simulator: FS2004
FSUIPC: 3.450


This file was created on 17/03/2005 22:43:53 UTC


DC3 Hobbs: 19:30 (cumulative time)
Time to 50-hr service: 30:30
Servicing @ KSEA in: 230:30

10,000 ft by 1AK3, 143 mph indicated GS 169 kts. Winds have moved to 128@28 as I fly through the leading edge of the low that's threatening to drop ceilings west of here. Nice day aloft (despite the smell of fish.)

Dispatch has a load of gas ranges and propane stoves for you to deliver at PADU for the AJ Madison company. The only way the store owner would agree to our cargo rates is if we haul these with the propane tanks already filled, so be sure to strap this cargo down carefully...

[MacKuen]

OK. The switchover in the forums has made things difficult to follow.

This flight is packed with gas ranges with their propone tanks filled to the bursting point. I had Carl (our man Friday) go back to check that everything was safe and sound--he reports that it was dark until he lit a few matches and then everything was as bright as day. (Wish Carl were as bright as day...)

Going to Dutch Harbor--where the gentle breezes and tropical sunshine should prove refreshing.

Mike

[MacKuen]

Sunny day in the Aleutians! At altitude things got a bit turbulent and Carl complained that the ranges were banging into each other and the disturbance kept blowing out his matches.

First time to land at Dutch Harbor without some sort of wind or visibility issues. A piece of cake, actually. (Wonder why there are so many scattered bits of aluminum on the runway?)

But Boss, we gotta do something about this bird's brakes! Landed on the numbers and almost ran out of runway.

New destination to follow as we talk to a flock of geeks standing at the FBO.

Mike

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Flight Log -- from The RTW-Duenna v.0.600 Rev. 43
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Takeoff:
System Time UTC: 23/03/2005 19:33:46
FS Time: 23/03/2005 09:09:47
Aircraft gross weight: 21197.5 lbs
Location: N55° 13.329' / W162° 44.267'
Airport: PACD 1.2nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Enroute:
Aircraft: [P2] Douglas DC-3 Paint3
Aircraft-Reference: Vne=0kts, Vcruise=95kts
Max. groundspeed: 167.7 kts
Max. IAS: 168.0 kts
Average IAS: 133.9 kts
Average Head/Tailwind: -11.3 kts
Max. altitude: 11505 ft
Flight aborted: no
Time in overspeed: 0.0 secs.
Error count: 0
Valid: VALIDATED

Landing:
System Time UTC: 23/03/2005 20:45:22
FS Time: 23/03/2005 09:18:30
Aircraft gross weight: 20475.5 lbs
Location: N53° 53.786' / W166° 32.324'
Airport: PADU 1.2nm
Valid: VALIDATED

Errors:
23.03.2005 15:45:48 Error retrieving URL 'http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gcmap?marker=1&MAP-STYLE=popup&PATH=PACD-PADU'
23.03.2005 15:45:48 Size of chart graphic is less than 2kb, possibly bad
23.03.2005 15:46:05 Size of chart graphic is less than 2kb, possibly bad: will use default


Summary:
Direct distance: 154.3 nm
Flight time: 01:11:36
Baton time: 01:12:23
Average GS: 128.6 kts
Valid: VALIDATED

Flight Simulator: FS2004
Crash-Tolerance-Setting: 1.000
FSUIPC: 3.470
Validation-ID: 05B 014 A74 (Rev. 1)


Validation-Graphic: C:\Program Files\FS-Addons\RTW-Duenna\OUTPUT\2005-03-23\FlightLog_15-45-31.JPG
(just copy the above path+file into your forum-attachment field.)

This file was created on 23/03/2005 20:46:06 UTC




http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/Attachments/up1/75848.jpg


http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/Attachments/up1/75849.jpg

Nice scenery that adjoins the runway...the end of the runway.

[MacKuen]

Well, those geeky looking folks are a gaggle of geology graduate students who need to get to the Aleut village Nikolski on Umnak Island. They are on an "Earth, Wind, Fire & Water" backpacking excursion and have missed their scheduled plane. (Apparently the early morning departure did not fit their idea of reasonable hours.)

Their special interest is Vsedidof, a steep conical stratovocano on the center of the island. The surface is relatively young and only slightly modified by glaciers while the summit crater is filled with ice that feeds two glaciers. Since 1784, there have been three confirmed and four suspected eruptions. Rumor has it that another may be on the way.

The young women are eager and willing to pay. So it's off to Nikolski AS (IKO) on Umnak. And maybe get a look at Vsedidof ourselves.

Good luck on explaining all this to Carl.

Blue skies,
Mike

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Time on the DC-3: 31:00
Time to next service: 29:00
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[capn_sonic]

You guys wanna start a new thread or do you want me to?

:-)

[Twolf]

Actual time on posts for last flight was 1:30, so...

DC3 Hobbs: 21:00 (cumulative time)
Time to 50-Hr Servicing: 29:00
Servicing @ KSEA In: 229:00

"Carl! Jell-O pudding is NOT an acceptable substitute for hydraulic fluid!"

[Twolf]

Go for it Geoff, it's definitely time.