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Well, I found something new at Beccles Airfield, a IFR simulator dating back to the seventies, I think. :confused: I've had a few goes and it's impressive for the little technology available at the time. It has real instruments and controls, all worked with cables and pulleys with the odd bit of electrical circuit to get everything 'talking' to each other. Me and a fellow employee hope to fix it all up to a computer and enable it to run on Microsoft Flight Simulator with local VFR Photo scenery and my repaint of ZU available to give a sense of flight to pupils not able to fly due to problems. It should be good if it works! On a random note, I was at the NFL International Series 2008 yesterday, enjoying football as I think it should be, with no Beckham or Rooney in sight, glorious. New Orleans Saints were 'home' as they took on the San Diego Chargers. I went to last year's game as well, watching my favourite team, the Miami Dolphins play the Giants, who were then on their way to becoming champions. If only I could go to more football games...

Sounds like a lot of fun! And, an excellent way to make use of that scenery, ingenious! :)

Very interesting story to go with your name. Shame the original aircraft was lost, especially with fatalities, it's never good. Building an aircraft is something that really interests me, I wish I had the time/space/money to do so. From what I've seen and experienced, the aircraft you can build are very interesting and a lot of fun to fly. Hopefully it's something I'll have a go at later in life. Thank you for that rather interesting story. Enjoyed it. Tom

Once again, I was at Beccles Airfield, doing my bit to help with operations. I went refueling aircraft when needed and practiced radio work under supervision as I don't yet have the piece of paper to say I'm capable of it. I had several complements from the pilots and the owner of Beccles Airfield, saying I sounded very professional. Hopefully I can get that license at some point, hopefully with a PPL thrown in for good measure. My computer is failing. I tried to fly but at some point in my longhaul flight, my RAM fizzled out. So, I'm stuck with a computer that takes an eternity to do anything serious. Oh well, at least I can start hinting for a new one for Christmas...

When I was referring to the speeds, I was referring to the network speeds, not the connection speeds. I'm not entirely sure what my internet connection is in terms of speed. I found out today that IE 8 is in the works for release soon. I haven't heard anything about that download manager yet...

Glad you enjoy flight simulation and your bad experience with FS9 didn't put you off. If you require help with anything, just ask one of the members of this forum. They probably encountered some of the things you do and can fix them. Most are more than happy to help! Welcome to FlightSim.com, hope you enjoy it here! Tom

I may post it also in the PC Software forum, thanks for the suggestion. I just felt like posting something to my blog and this is what I thought of. I have heard of dual booting Macs with Windows. I believe Apple do provide a program called Boot Camp to do this.

I'm not a Mac user. Nor do I ever think I will be. However, I'm turning towards it due to a program, designed for Mac by Apple and now for Windows too: Safari. Safari, for those who don't know, is an internet browser. Not unlike Internet Explorer, only because Microsoft based the latest version on Safari, I think. So, why is Safari so great? Well, there's a nice load of features that Microsoft never got. Apple claim Safari is the fastest browser available. It is. My wireless router is supposed to send data to my computer at a rate of 54 Mbps (Megabytes per second), it usually doesn't. Sometimes, it drops to 48 or 36. But, if I'm really unlucky, it'll go for 1 instead. That's where Internet Explorer fails. Once the speed drops, it takes an eternity to load any page, even if it's been cached before. Safari is fast no matter what. I ran on 24 Mbps the other day and was still as fast as IE can go on 54. Brilliant! There's another excellent advantage for Flight Sim enthusiasts who, like me, enjoy some of the great freeware available on the internet. Safari's download speeds are far greater than IE, meaning files are downloaded a lot faster. Another handy part of the downloading process is the Download window. It shows all downloads you have for that session, with details similar to each download dialogue in IE. Another good idea from Apple. It saves cluttering up the desktop when downloading multiple files. I've included a little screenshot of the download window so you can see what I'm talking about. I really recommend taking a look at Safari, you won't be disappointed. http://www.apple.com/safari/download/ is the place to get it, along with other features I haven't mentioned.

Thanks for your help Nels, appreciate it.

Actually, is one method of uploading preferential to the other?

Well, I'd like some payware add-ons, but I'd be very restrictive with my choice, of course. Yes, I do own a lot of payware utilities, otherwise my computer would not function how I like. I do use some freeware, such as GIMP and OpenOffice, but that's just until I get Microsoft Office really.

It's rather interesting how much they charge you for stuff like this, one of the main reasons I don't buy any payware products.

I both enjoy how it flies and how it looks. I just downloaded it and decided to have a go at another repaint for fun and possibly some practice. As for aerobatics, some love it, some just don't enjoy it as much. There are, of course, those in between. Everyone has their tastes for different styles of flight.

This biplane is special though. It's fully aerobatic which is why I chose it.

I didn't realise how quick I was at repainting aircraft. An hour after I posted last night, I'd finished. I then made some tweaks on it and added a few details. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/dobar1/g-dobr3.jpg Here was the original from the first flight for those who missed it on the Screenshot Forum. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/dobar1/2-2.jpg Here it is, as of this morning, with sponsorship logos. I'm going to do another repaint very soon on it. :D

I've decided to do another repaint! This time, it's purely fictional. I'm currently painting a Christen Eagle, the one from Long Island Classics. Here is the fuselage at the moment: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/dobar1/eaglerepaint170808.jpg It's coming on quite nicely and I'm improving it all the time.

Can't wait to see your Lightning when you finish it! Should be good! ;)

Yeah, I think he's allowed time off for the great work around here. I'm not that worried but can't wait to see in the library!

After uploading my aircraft repaint last night, it still hasn't been added. I think they don't do it over weekends. However, I have noticed new files appearing today. So, why hasn't mine? Is it because I used a different technique of uploading files. I'm new to releasing add-ons and I'm not entirely sure about the process. Now, before anyone suggests it, I'm not blaming Flight Sim for anything. I'm just impatient.

Glad you finished the article, hopefully more people will realise that the blogs are about.

I was really just messing around with my screenshots and seeing what the image manipulation software can do. And what was the feeling my image provoked?

Good! I didn't know it was here until I saw Blog Entries under someone's details and then the 'Blogs' link on the top. Yes, it is a Spit, edited to be blurred. Beccles Airfield is in Suffolk, United Kingdom. It is near the most easterly point in Britain and is the only licensed aerodrome in Suffolk. When I get the chance, and when the weather is good, I go up there and help as I live by it. Most of the time, I operate the radio to the aircraft, which is enjoyable. As I said before, I will be restarting the old sim with someone and hopefully using it for some training. Here's a link for you: http://www.rainair.co.uk

I like Chilli beans! :D Plus, I've just asked myself that same question.

Wow, I didn't know this was here. Oh well. How come nobody told me about this one then? :mad: Anyway, my first repaint has been sent to the file library, within the next few days, it should appear. Search for C150ZU.ZIP! Oh yes. I forgot to mention I will post the goings on at Beccles Airfield when I can! Let's start with today. When I entered the room, I was instantly told my repaint was excellent. I then proceeded to look at the real thing, just to make sure I got it right. This sparked off debate over the old sim that isn't in use anymore. Now, I have been commisioned to rebuild it with a fellow worker and use my repaint! Fantastic! My aeroplane being used for training! That's about it really. Things may get more interesting. I don't know though.