MAD1 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Am focussing my 'situational awareness' education for now on the 1st 4 airports/waypoints: YPJT Jandakot, YKNG Kattaning, YNSM Norseman, YCAG Caiguna. OurAirports, plus Google Maps etc. are very helpful. Plus now, I have homework re my new toy the Cessna 182RG. (Thankfully it's still raining intermittently, so am prevented from doing more mowing, so am forced against my better judgement to go mess with FS!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 21 hours ago, ViperPilot2 said: Some of us are even adept at using a Sextant Why of course! 1 Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taoftedal Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 3 hours ago, ScottishMike said: Aircraft no: 245 for 76 race. I am replicating the aircraft below (the number is a bit of a guess) but with the livery as entered in the Spotters guide. Pretty sure the bib number for the race was 115 (see below - other marks) but I sure can't tell from the picture. Aircraft Registration / Serial: VH-ERF Other Marks: 115 Aircraft Original Type: Mooney M-20 Aircraft Generic Type: Mooney M-20 Aircraft Version: Mooney M-20E Chapparal C/n (msn): 21-1165 Location City / Airport: Adelaide - Parafield Region / Country: South Australia, Australia Airport Codes: ICAO: YPPF IATA: - Local: - Other: - Event: Benson and Hedges Australian Air Race 1976 Photo Date: 21 October 1976 Photo by: David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner) Photo ID: 44320 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 10 hours ago, Airbasil_1 said: Jet Belgium (Air Service Liège) just arrived in Perth with their exceptionally for the Race chartered Cessna Citation CJ1+ as well... Thei'll fly with you down the road to Hobart and provide Medical Support as an Air Ambulance Jet, whenever needed... Nice Ride!! Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 There's a sextant gauge for FS2004. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 32 minutes ago, defaid said: Bahnschrift SemiLight Condensed I'm impressed you figured that out. For all my repaints I used that and USN-Stencil ( and an occational other two ro three). https://www.dafont.com/usn-stencil.font Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 5 minutes ago, PhrogPhlyer said: I'm impressed you figured that out. For all my repaints I used that and USN-Stencil ( and an occational other two ro three). https://www.dafont.com/usn-stencil.font Yes, been there and done that, Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 13 hours ago, jgf said: high rpm is also the highest blade pitch 13 hours ago, jgf said: lower rpm/lower blade pitch To achieve a higher RPM one must "decrease" the blade pitch (less pitch, less drag, faster prop), and reverse for lower RPM. "Increase blade pith (more pitch, more drag, slower prop). On takeoff and landing you want the highest RPM for most thrust/least drag. Cruise you decrease RPM to most "efficient" lift/drag configuration on the prop. I purposely left out the MP for this response to keep it simpler. 1 Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD1 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 11 minutes ago, PhrogPhlyer said: To achieve a higher RPM one must "decrease" the blade pitch (less pitch, less drag, faster prop), and reverse for lower RPM. "Increase blade pith (more pitch, more drag, slower prop). On takeoff and landing you want the highest RPM for most thrust/least drag. Cruise you decrease RPM to most "efficient" lift/drag configuration on the prop. I purposely left out the MP for this response to keep it simpler. Tnx PhrogPhlyer, yep, am understanding, still a bit confusing, but I get the physics. Will investigate further. On takeoff/landing, do I then push the throttle lever all the way in, full throttle but leave the Prop lever all the way out, min pitch? (Thanks for leaving out MP for now, that'd be too much for my brain to handle just now!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 2 minutes ago, MAD1 said: On takeoff/landing, do I then push the throttle lever all the way in, full throttle but leave the Prop lever all the way out, min pitch? Yes. T/O Prop-all the way forward, and Throttle-Max. LND Prop-all the way forward, and Throttle-as needed. 2 Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taoftedal Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 There will be a written test tomorrow ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taoftedal Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 ... and I'm pretty sure I'm not going to pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 34 minutes ago, taoftedal said: FYI. Not all variable speed props are constant speed (governor equipped). Now add prop sync and MP... Easy Peasy! Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD1 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Tnx taoftedal for the vid, just starting watching the beginning. Very informative. So guys, that's enough for this newbie, me, to take in for today, head is starting to hurt (mowing is now looking more attractive, and the rain has stopped). Am really enjoying the learning, a steep learning curve for me. Can see it'll be a long road from here to the Concorde!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taoftedal Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 11 hours ago, PhrogPhlyer said: Not all variable speed props are constant speed (governor equipped). True PP ... good point ... but I'm pretty sure that Cessna Skylane RG of MAD1's is ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD1 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 PS. Yep, the FS2002 info says 'constant speed' prop, and I have FS2000 and the hardcopy book that came with that, think is the same aircraft, says 'McCauley 2-bladed constant speed'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSMR Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 If I can raise the cash, I'll put in my entry. We'll see how I go. Once question....where are the 9'ers getting their YCAG from? There's no default in mine. And an old WA airport file looks like this which is better than nothing. https://fshub.io/airline/RUA/overview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperPilot2 Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 MAD1 Glad to see you're flying Eight (FS2002); that's the Sim I started with in '10. Flew many Hours in that Sim... forgot to tell you that! Lets make the Red/Blue/Black thingies easy for you here. On Takeoff, all Three full forward. Once you start Climbing, decrease Prop Pitch (blue) just below the Red Line on the RPM meter (Tachometer) and use Elevator Trim (the vertical wheel) to set the Airplane at an 750 rpm Climb. When you get to your desired Cruise Altitude, decrease the Prop Pitch slightly to 2300 RPM. Watch the nose drop and once Level, Elevator Trim for Level Flight. Once you're there, FLY! Enjoy the Scenery! Oh, whenever you're over 3,000 feet AGL, pull out the Mixture (Red knob) a fair bit. You'll know if you've pulled too much because the Engine will quit. About 1/2 way will do. Shoot for about 130-135 knots Indicated. "I created the Little Black Book to keep myself from getting killed..." -- Captain Elrey Borge Jeppesen AMD 1.9GB/8GB RAM/AMD VISION 1GB GPU/500 GB HDD/WIN 7 PRO 64/FS9 CFS CFS2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperPilot2 Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 16 minutes ago, JSMR said: If I can raise the cash, I'll put in my entry. We'll see how I go. Once question....where are the 9'ers getting their YCAG from? There's no default in mine. And an old WA airport file looks like this which is better than nothing. defaid did one; the Airstrip is on Pg. 7, the Scenery Objects on Pg. 8. Choice of either Dirt or Grass Strip. Sure hope you can join us; it's looking like it's gonna be lit! 1 "I created the Little Black Book to keep myself from getting killed..." -- Captain Elrey Borge Jeppesen AMD 1.9GB/8GB RAM/AMD VISION 1GB GPU/500 GB HDD/WIN 7 PRO 64/FS9 CFS CFS2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSMR Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, ViperPilot2 said: defaid did one; the Airstrip is on Pg. 7, the Scenery Objects on Pg. 8. Choice of either Dirt or Grass Strip. Sure hope you can join us; it's looking like it's gonna be lit! Thanks mate. I’ll check it out. Trying! Super busy couple weeks to come. I’ll see if I can prepare something and enter at least. Then see what I can do. https://fshub.io/airline/RUA/overview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperPilot2 Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 wide open spaces spectacular terrain for The Lady to prowl stretching her legs surveying the journey that lies ahead "I created the Little Black Book to keep myself from getting killed..." -- Captain Elrey Borge Jeppesen AMD 1.9GB/8GB RAM/AMD VISION 1GB GPU/500 GB HDD/WIN 7 PRO 64/FS9 CFS CFS2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbasil_1 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 So i just added some FSET to Caiguna... and then added Defaids Scenery... I then detected that he actually set the wrong direction of the Strip. Also the Buildings now sit on the Strip itself. Question to @defaid: would that eventually be correctable? and would it be possible to add some smoke effects to the Buildings just to give it some more Life? Also, you eventually can extend the Runway as the strip is actually just a tad longer in reality. Btw. if needed, you can get the Caiguna FSET Scenery here: DOWNLOAD (only untill January 13th). For the correction, i added another image how it actually should be... Red: The acutal runway with its full length Blue: movement of the buildings where they actually need to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbasil_1 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Just now, defaid said: If you like, I can adjust it for you but I'd need the photoscenery and the terrain elevation in order to be sure I make the correct adjustment. The download is added to my posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defaid Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Yes. Sorry -- I just saw the link and have deleted my reply. I'll take a look now. 800 MB. I could be here a while... D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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