Davecook Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 One of the things I enjoy about FS is downloading a new aircraft and reading the history of that aircraft from the notes that the author has included - AF Scrubs does some great models with copious notes on the aircraft's development. I have been in this business for over 40 years but there is always something more to learn. Then, once I have downloaded the aircraft, I do a Screenshot storyboard. Not just a series of pretty pictures but build a story to recreate a moment in that aircraft's history, like the Canadian Beaufighters' 'Black Friday' raid or the B17's missions over Germany. It is a sad fact to remember that the greatest spur to the development of aerospace has been conflict and our industry is built on the shoulders of those from all sides who gave their lives during countless wars. We have a duty to remember them. My rig specs: ASUS P8Z77-V Rev3 IZ77 4D3 LGA1155; Intel Core I7 3770K Ivy Bridge3 5gHz/8Mo; SSD 500Go Agility3; DD SATA-III, 1To, 7200T, 64Mo cache; DDRAM III PC-12800, 2 x 4 Go; NVidia 1060GTX TI SC 6Gb 1563-E3 (not over-clocked); Power supply - 850W Corsair HX850; Windows 7 Pro 64bits, FSX Gold (SP1+2, Acceleration). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScatterbrainKid Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 ...I DO NOT have ANY 'payware'... Right, default stand-alone FSX is so beautiful that the only addons I've bought is a vintage Junkers W33 and a strip of southern england photoscenery..:) ------------------------------------------------------------------ I've got loads of freeware planes such as this Fieseler Storch (in Swiss colours), it's fun squeezing it into very short fields..:) That soccer pitch just in front of the nose in Central Park looks interesting.. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-storchA_zpscab49c19.jpg~original Looking good.. (The 3 readouts at top of screen are Altitude/Airspeed/Heading, it's a little thing I added with the help of forum hotshots because it's easier to read than the smaller default datastrip, I do nearly all my flying in external view like this because it's prettier eye candy than being cooped up in a cockpit)- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-storchB_zps96e572a4.jpg~original Piece o' cake, the Storch can land on a sixpence anywhere.. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-storchC_zpsdbb164dd.jpg~original A square sixpence, the flat roof of that skyscraper- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-storchD_zps4829d1a5.jpg~original Phew, the Storch stops just short of the edge, helped by a 15-knot headwind, big barn door flaps and me standing on the brakes.. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-storchE_zpsddc50dbf.jpg~original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScatterbrainKid Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 ...our industry is built on the shoulders of those from all sides who gave their lives during countless wars. We have a duty to remember them. Yes and thanks to flight sims we can "fly" their aircraft, like this freeware FSX B-25..:) http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub4/FSX-b25.gif~original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alverthein Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Don't know where I rank in age but I am 73 and FSX keeps me interested not the other way around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryhofac Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Yes and thanks to flight sims we can "fly" their aircraft, like this freeware FSX B-25..:) http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub4/FSX-b25.gif~original Whose B-25 is this ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScatterbrainKid Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 And apart from the B-25, there are plenty more freeware and payware WW2 and WW1 planes for FSX..:) Many FS9 planes will work in FSX, so it's just a matter of trying them, and if they don't work, just delete them and try another. Some have slight graphics glitches but there are often fixes. And some are very short on cockpit detail and dials. I fly in external view most of the time, so internal detail is not a high priority for me. Here are some more of my freeware downloads- Handley Page Halifax- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-hallybag_zps0f0660aa.jpg~original Curtiss Helldiver- Note the default FSX carrier anchored off the Golden Gate which you can do carrier takeoffs and landings on, check out the carrier operations posts earlier in this sensational thread- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helldiver_zps8efd72a7.jpg~original Friedrichshafen R-plane http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-R-plane_zpsade9c502.jpg~original (Note they don't drop bombs or fire their guns, so if you're seriously into warplanes a combat flight simulator like IL-2 Sturmovik is your best bet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryhofac Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 http://www.roychaffin.com/packages.html Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDaveIowa Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I love flying the DC-6. I have many of the CalClassics and Just Flights bird; there is a 'kit' here on FlightSim that has all of the Everts Air paints for the CalClassics. This past summer I have flown fuel and cargo all over Alaska. I downloaded just about all Alaska scenery here (many cool places!) I also fly 'relief missions' to real world events; hurricanes, floods, blizzards, etc. This gets you to areas you might not choose yourself. If you fly high and fast; go low and slow or vice versa. I find myself in a FSX funk once and awhile and might not fire it up for a couple months; esp in summer. One other thing; I have a home base in central Iowa. I always fly round trips. Outbound is usually all me; inbound GPS/autopilot. I also have Super Traffic Board (payware) which is kind of fun to bounce around the world and trying to get to certain areas. Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz LGA 1150 PNY GeForce GTX 780 3072MB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 Video Gigabit Z97 Gaming 3 LGA 1150 ATX Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB DDR3-1600 SanDisk 128GB SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Personally I like exploring the world. There are places that I've covered in detail in FSX (and FS2004) that I'll probably never get to in real life. I tend to fly low and slow. But I also enjoy the challenge of recreating historic flights, using DR navigation, historic aircraft. The first airplanes I got a chance to really get to know and examine were Lockheed Constellations in the US Navy. I love old radials. So that helps. Have you tried the "Spirit of St Louis" full fuel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmuzzy Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Fly using realistic weather, and go to those places where the ceilings are low. Instrument approaches are the best way to avoid boredom. I use the active sky next weather add-on and am very pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwarrior Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I build new airports and update existing ones. If there's a planned airport or some new terminal or runway extension, I'll fire up Google Earth and SketchUp and see what buildings I can add or what new runway and approach I can build. Then I'll update the AI traffic files, sit at the airport, tune into the tower frequency, and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexzar14 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I found there to be more addons than one can find the time for, I've managed about 4/5s of EFIS-type airplanes and only few analogue types, then there is business and GA aviation... The great trio of the famous 737, these alone can keep it interesting for some time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmB Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 "How do you keep FSX Interesting? That is a very good question, and looking through some of the replies will suggest that everybody has their own idea of what is interesting to them. Let me make some suggestions that may appeal, and I will welcome comments and criticism. (Suggestion 1) Fly "proper planned VFR flights"! I live in the UK and have the UK photo scenery, and also the Dutch photo scenery. I also have the night lighting add-on for the UK. I still use a half million flight map that I bought some years ago, which is "current" (almost) with FSX. I use the flight rule, protractor and flight computer (a rotary slide rule) to plan VFR flights across the UK and Europe. My flight plan will have all my Way-Points, the times on each Leg and the Headings to steer on each Leg taking into account the upper winds. I use a check list and carry out all the proper Pre Flight checks, After Take Off checks, In the Cruise checks, Approach & Downwind checks and After Landing checks etc. I have various visual check points along each leg timed, so that I can confirm that I am 'On Track & On Time'. I fly at an accurate altitude and at an accurate airspeed and aim to arrive at the planned time. I will usually fly something like the Cessna 172, 182 or a Cherokee. To spice things up even more I will often time my trips to arrive at my destination after dark so that I'm having to navigate the last legs visually at night. (Suggestion 2) I set the 'weather' to 8/8ths stratus from around 400 feet above the destination aerodrome level, up to around 10,000 feet. I will then plan an IFR route through the solid cloud, 'beacon hopping' from one VOR to another, ending with procedural ILS at the destination. I 'Hand Fly the route, since I feel using an auto pilot completely defeats the object of the exercise. I never use the GPS - again it defeats the whole object of radio "Navigation". (Suggestion 3) Practise NDB approaches. Again, I set up 8/8th solid cloud from around 500 feet to 10,000 feet then fly to an airfield which has an NDB within its boundary (Southend is good - 362.5). Without actually giving a lesson here, fly directly over the NDB at 2,000 feet turn onto a pre-planned out bound heading for a pre-set time, then turn on to the runway heading and start descending at a controlled rate. This does take a lot of practise (particularly when carrying out pre-landing checks as well) but when executed accurately and correctly, finding you are lined up perfectly for the runway when you pop out of the clouds is extremely rewarding. Again, I will always use a light single or twin for this. You can't be messing with NDB let-downs in a 747!!! Hmm?? but you could try:confused: There you go! three suggestions - and when you can complete them all easily, throw in some turbulence and try again. If you want any more, just ask! Any questions or comments (positive or negative) are welcome. Never Turn Back! Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvarn Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 As you can see... Some find satisfaction in the visual details (scenery and/or aircraft fidelity.) Some find it in the procedure details and discipline (planning, navigation, ATC and checklists.) Some in the companionship (multiplayer- direct and/or virtual airlines.) Some in the imagination (what will happen if I do this or that?) Some in the adventures (tricky tasks, aircraft and destination combinations.) Some in the challenges of storms, visibility and unique seasonal weather around the world. Some in virtual vacations (see the world.) Some in reliving history. Some in flying skill (manual control, gliding, bad weather, difficult airports,etc.) Some in accomplishment (certificates, flight hours and badges.) Some in giving to the community (design and modeling.) Some in helping people with problems get more satisfaction out of the simulator. Some do combinations or ALL of the above as I do. Lastly, some in starting forum threads which never end. Something for everyone "a comedy tonight!" Forgot one: Military missions and formation flying. -Pv- 2 carrot salad, 10.41 liter bucket, electric doorbell, 17 inch fan, 12X14, 85 Dbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabe5454 Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Some in going A to B, anytime, anywhere, any weather with no crashes of their own fault. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtopjohnny Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 why are we responding to threads from 2012? http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/ragtopjohnny/NewSig.jpg http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-greet013.gif Checkout my new Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airplane-Porn/1505438883035386 HP Z820 Workstation Intel Xeon 3.30ghz 8 Core Processor 2TB Hard Drive 16 gig of Ram 1125 Power Supply and 2 Gig Nvidia Geforce GTX 970. (YIPPPIE!!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Robinson Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Why did you respond to a thread from 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvarn Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I believe this thread got re-activated as a response to the Christmas Blues posted here: https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?285904-Interesting-problem -Pv- 2 carrot salad, 10.41 liter bucket, electric doorbell, 17 inch fan, 12X14, 85 Dbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabe5454 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvergh0st Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Try practising your spin recovery in planes like the freeware Texan II from IRIS simulations - it certainly keeps you on your toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScatterbrainKid Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 ROOFTOP HELIPADS This one is on a Tokyo hotel, open the map and type in its Lat/Long coordinates- n35 39.49 e139 45.52 I tried to land this stock EH101 on it but failed miserably after multiple attempts, usually by crashing into the edge of the pad or dumping lift too quickly to pancake on it, or running off the far edge- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad-tokyo_zpsb0d383b3.jpg~original http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad-tokyo2_zps2dc40f30.jpg~original So I gave up on the EH101, went off to pout and sulk for a bit, then came back and tried this stock Jetranger instead, it's much easier to handle and it only took me a dozen attempts to land successfully- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad-Tokyo3_zpsd9ba1619.jpg~original Below- this other pad is on the Metlife building in Manhattan, I haven't tried it yet but it looks easier than the Tokyo one, these are youtube shots of somebody landing on it- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad-NYC1_zps4bb22f75.jpg~original http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad-NYC2_zps957256ba.jpg~original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I often will look at the media news and also the A.O.P.A e-newsletter. If I find interesting articles on crashes or similar events, I try to recreate the situation as much as I possibly can (including the same plane if I have it) and try to survive the situation. I also sometimes go to Wunderground and duplicate weird weather conditions reported in various places in the world and then "fly" in them. Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Why did you respond to a thread from 2012? I think it's a timely thread. I've gotten some ideas from it. And I hope posted one or two that others haven't tried. Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Have you noticed how many strips have an awkward approach; that tree or run of trees at the end of a short runway; great practice for full flap and sideslipping approaches at minimum speed. I'm good with the strips with trees at the end. It's ones with trees and hangers in the middle of the duty that I have problems with. Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScatterbrainKid Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 HELIPADS AT AIRPORTS There are dozens all over the world, the full lists are here- USA- http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2758894/FSX_Helipads_part_1_USA.html Rest of world- http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2758896/FSX_Helipads_part_2_The_Rest_o.html Some pads are just a simple 'H' like these three at 7V6 (Camp Guernsey, Wyoming) http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad1_zpsd18d40d6.jpg~original HELIPADS on OIL PLATFORMS There are about 30, some have NDB or DME - http://www.simtours.net/oilplatform.php This one is said to have the best graphics, it's in the North Sea at- LAT n52 12.02 LONG e3 29.21 http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad-oil1_zps234069c8.jpg~original http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/PoorOldSpike/sub2/FSX-helipad-oil2_zps00b303bc.jpg~original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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