How about a simple Challenge Flight for us Niners?

[jgf]

37 minutes ago, taoftedal said:

 

Still thinking about this for whatever reason ... and ran across the attached newspaper article about the '76 race.  Perhaps call it the 'Robin Miller Invitational' (per VP's post) or something like that?

 

....

 

If we can find a list of the entrants, participants could use any aircraft that participated in the real race.

[taoftedal]

7 minutes ago, jgf said:

 

If we can find a list of the entrants, participants could use any aircraft that participated in the real race.

 

Typed it in and boom ... not sure how accurate but it's a start.  I'll keep digging ... AirHistory.net - event_id=357&page=1

[jgf]

Nice assortment of aircraft;  I have many of them in FS2004, would be hard pressed to pick a favorite.

[ViperPilot2]

4 minutes ago, jgf said:

Nice assortment of aircraft;  I have many of them in FS2004, would be hard pressed to pick a favorite.

 

It would be interesting to limit the List to Default Aircraft only; and watch the dissenting Fireworks commence! 

 

The Libraries are rife with models of the Aircraft that participated, and easily obtained from same.

 

Everybody's so stuck on Speed, though... I wish we could do one just for the Route, and share individual experiences without the 'coming in First' angle.

[jgf]

19 minutes ago, ViperPilot2 said:

I wish we could do one just for the Route, and share individual experiences without the 'coming in First' angle.

 

Possible.  Emphasize the event is for comradery, comparison of aircraft and flights; the event is a tour, not a race.

[PhrogPhlyer]

53 minutes ago, jgf said:

Nice assortment of aircraft;  I have many of them in FS2004, would be hard pressed to pick a favorite.

And in FSX, I see a repaint in my future. Pick one of the actual participants and see how it goes.

[JSMR]

On 11/26/2023 at 12:45 PM, ViperPilot2 said:

 

It would be interesting to limit the List to Default Aircraft only; and watch the dissenting Fireworks commence! 

 

The Libraries are rife with models of the Aircraft that participated, and easily obtained from same.

 

Everybody's so stuck on Speed, though... I wish we could do one just for the Route, and share individual experiences without the 'coming in First' angle.

I’m just in it to win the big bikkies. $25,000 USD of cold hard cash. 

[PhrogPhlyer]

9 hours ago, JSMR said:

$25,000 USD of cold hard cash. 

I remember when Atlantic City casinos were in their prime and one casino had a Robison R-22 over a bank of slot machines, as the progressive grand prize.

[JSMR]

See , that’s the kind of prize I’m talking about.

[PhrogPhlyer]

Sam and Ella Lux found an R-22 they will donate as the next challenge sponsor.

You just have to pick it up your self if you win.

[taoftedal]

On 11/26/2023 at 1:45 PM, ViperPilot2 said:

... we could do one just for the Route, and share individual experiences ...

 

We may have to change the route a little to accommodate FS9 should we follow the '76 race.  I’ve done a little homework and discovered that some of the original airports/locations don’t seem to exist.  (The attached pdf is something of a summary of my discoveries to date). 

 

There may be some navaids en route to substitute but I’ve not gotten into that much detail.  Feel free to make corrections or suggestions.

 

 

1976 Australian Air Race_Route.pdf

[defaid]

On 11/26/2023 at 7:45 PM, ViperPilot2 said:

Everybody's so stuck on Speed, though...

 

Mention in the first post that the flight is scenic and anecdotal, and that you won't be publishing a leaderboard.

 

If the next flight is as popular as the last two, we'll probably all start by casually comparing our times but by page 10 of the thread we'll all have forgotten who did what and will relax into just flying for pleasure. I say 'we' and, if it happens over Christmas, I probably will join in.

 

If you decide on the AOPA Australia race I definitely will: I've barely visited Australia in the 14 years since I bought FS9. My daughter should be free again by then too, at least for some of the legs, which makes my end of things a lot more fun.

 

Route 66 seems to have been going very well as a semi-planned regularity, which goes a long way to ironing out differences between planes without the need for contentious handicaps and allows everyone to choose their own style of flying without penalty.

 

D

[defaid]

42 minutes ago, taoftedal said:

Feel free to make corrections or suggestions.

 

Here are four missing locations.

 

Frederick Hill has me completely stumped though -- no sign of Frederick Hill, Vic or NSW.

 

Hyden:

 

Nullarbor:

 

Tintinara:

 

Apollo Bay:

[taoftedal]

20 minutes ago, defaid said:

Here are four missing locations.  Frederick Hill has me completely stumped though -- no sign of Frederick Hill, Vic or NSW.

 

Thanks defaid.  This event could be simple as 1).  Here's the route.  2). Try to leave Jandakot by the ________.  3). Share your experiences along the way.  4). Try to end up in Bankstown by the ________.

[ViperPilot2]

1 minute ago, taoftedal said:

 

Thanks defaid.  This event could be simple as 1).  Here's the route.  2). Try to leave Jandakot by the ________.  3). Share your experiences along the way.  4). Try to end up in Bankstown by the ________.

This is where a copy of Plan-G comes in handy. It gives one a 'World' view of the Sim on your HD and all of the Default Airports contained within, along with any other Scenery you've added.

 

Wish we had a participant or two who are learned in Scenery Design...

[defaid]

31 minutes ago, taoftedal said:

 

Thanks defaid.  This event could be simple as 1).  Here's the route.  2). Try to leave Jandakot by the ________.  3). Share your experiences along the way.  4). Try to end up in Bankstown by the ________.

 

I have my Cherokee ready.

 

It's an approach I like -- a bit like the original Peking to Paris: "There were no rules in the race, except that the first car to Paris would win the prize of a magnum of Mumm champagne."

[taoftedal]

14 minutes ago, defaid said:

It's an approach I like -- a bit like the original Peking to Paris: "There were no rules in the race, except that the first car to Paris would win the prize of a magnum of Mumm champagne."

 

... to share with all at the rally banquet!

[ViperPilot2]

2 hours ago, defaid said:

 

Mention in the first post that the flight is scenic and anecdotal, and that you won't be publishing a leaderboard.

 

If the next flight is as popular as the last two, we'll probably all start by casually comparing our times but by page 10 of the thread we'll all have forgotten who did what and will relax into just flying for pleasure. I say 'we' and, if it happens over Christmas, I probably will join in.

 

If you decide on the AOPA Australia race I definitely will: I've barely visited Australia in the 14 years since I bought FS9. My daughter should be free again by then too, at least for some of the legs, which makes my end of things a lot more fun.

 

Route 66 seems to have been going very well as a semi-planned regularity, which goes a long way to ironing out differences between planes without the need for contentious handicaps and allows everyone to choose their own style of flying without penalty.

 

D

 

That's why the 'proving Flights' work so well; everyone can give the proposed Format a try, and post their opinions about the Format. We tweak it a little, then give it another try.

[jgf]

2 hours ago, taoftedal said:

some of the original airports/locations don’t seem to exist

 

Are any of those missing available as addons?  My first foray into scenery creation was to make a couple of missing airports for my world caps tour (nothing noteworthy, just a properly oriented runway with a fuel stand and ADF).

[jgf]

12 hours ago, JSMR said:

$25,000 USD of cold hard cash.

 

That implies coins.  So, the award is $25k in pennies, you have 24 hours to collect.  (FWIW, that is just under 7 tons of pennies.)

[taoftedal]

1 hour ago, defaid said:

Here are four missing locations.  Frederick Hill has me completely stumped ...

 

4 minutes ago, jgf said:

Are any of those missing available as addons?  My first foray into scenery creation was to make a couple of missing airports for my world caps tour (nothing noteworthy, just a properly oriented runway with a fuel stand and ADF).

 

defaid ...?

[ViperPilot2]

1 hour ago, jgf said:

 

Are any of those missing available as addons?  My first foray into scenery creation was to make a couple of missing airports for my world caps tour (nothing noteworthy, just a properly oriented runway with a fuel stand and ADF).

 

A Runway, small FBO building, Windsock, Fuel Stand and maybe an NDB would be all that's needed. The FBO could be deleted but would add to the Immersion factor.

[defaid]

20 hours ago, taoftedal said:

 

 

defaid ...?

 

Maybe one of them... just for a chance at trying EZ Scenery pilot controlled lights.

 

@jgf, I'll have a go at any one that doesn't appeal to you.

 

 

[jgf]

2 hours ago, defaid said:

I'll have a go at any one that doesn't appeal to you.

 

Go for it.  It's been so long since I've created any scenery (recently had to get advice on creating a simple flatten, lol).

[taoftedal]

3 hours ago, defaid said:

I'll have a go at any one that doesn't appeal to you.

 

1 hour ago, jgf said:

Go for it.  It's been so long since I've created any scenery (recently had to get advice on creating a simple flatten, lol).

 

Updated list attached ... I think all missing fields in FS9 were Overfly's on the original route but folks might still enjoy popping in for a snack and use the loo.  Whatever you think best.  Still at a loss for Frederick Hill. 

 

1976 Australian Air Race_Route.pdf