DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 So our school bought this bird for airshows. We broker her in on a flight to Atlanta. Bit of a rainy day. PART 1 Please see PART 2 Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 part 2 Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engine70 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Great shots, David! The water reflection on the runway looks awesome! Ryzen 5 3600X | RTX 2060 | 32 GB 3200 G.Skill RAM | 1TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Great shots, David! The water reflection on the runway looks awesome! Thank you very much! Rainy day yesterday in Florida and Georgia :) Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Fine work with the captures of the foul weather flight David. Haven't seen a SAAB around here for a long time. :cool: :cool: :) Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Is this the same one that had it's tail buried under the tarmac awhile back?:rolleyes: Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Nice purchase! And it's great you could get it stopped on that heavily rained on runway!! Where'd you find it!? Michael Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Fine work with the captures of the foul weather flight David. Haven't seen a SAAB around here for a long time. :cool: :cool: :) Thank you Larry! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Is this the same one that had it's tail buried under the tarmac awhile back?:rolleyes: Rick :cool: No, that was a 4 engine Pan Am plane. Forgot which one :confused: Been working on so many panels my brain is fried. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Nice purchase! And it's great you could get it stopped on that heavily rained on runway!! Where'd you find it!? Michael Freeware actually. It’s in the library if memory serves. Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?searchid=79385946 Here's the Saab, a beautiful vintage little airliner. Great job David!:cool: The bird David used in his Tarmac-adventure ia a BIG Boeing 377. There was some fake news posted here about who caused this minor accident btw....:rolleyes: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 3 Saab Scandia pics: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Check out that cockpit. I’d say a bit Spartan! :D Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 First flight was in 1946 David! :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 First flight was in 1946 David! :) I wasn’t even thought of then... Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I wasn’t even thought of then... I knew you were one of those terrifying young bucks!!!:eek: At least you're usually respectful to your elders. ;) Thanks for your support! Michael Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 I knew you were one of those terrifying young bucks!!!:eek: At least you're usually respectful to your elders. ;) Thanks for your support! Michael Mom and Dad raised me properly. You are welcome! Although I will be 59 in March :eek: Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 You youngster!! ;):D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 You youngster!! ;):D The aches and pains are reminding me I’m not a spring chicken! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyJohnJohn Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Great set David! Love seeing the old birds. Hope we get some for FS2020. Thermaltake Ryzen Gen 9 3900x 12 cores, 4.6 ghz 32 gig of Ram, Liquid Cooled Everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macroburst Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Beautiful flight by an impressive bird! Thanks David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Great set David! Love seeing the old birds. Hope we get some for FS2020. I’m sure there are folks getting ready to get some going! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Beautiful flight by an impressive bird! Thanks David! And thank you! Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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