PhrogPhlyer

If only...

Basically, technique is the same across all versions. I'll stick to the basics.

I'm working on a Helo 101 guide for sim pilots. Hopefully a few pages of the MUST KNOW gouge. A great source of info is Helisimmer.com https://www.helisimmer.com/how-to-fly-helicopters

Check! Much appreciated.

taoftedal, Put you're virtual wallet away, the drinks are on me tonight. I just found out that I've reached Super Grand Master (whatever that is), and I so hope that includes a buffalo hat with horns to go with the title.

Now this is what camaraderie is all about!

One of the best ideas we all basically agree with is that there should be 2 or 3 major events a year, with several mini's between these. The most recent mini, Meigs or Bust, is a great example of how easy these can be. Show up by this date, done! Until one gets involved with the planning of one of the major events, one might not be aware of how much effort can go into the planning. I can speak to this point as I am currently planning an event that will include all sim versions and will have invitations sent to other site beyond FlightSim. Ensuring that all route airports exist in all the various sim versions, what scenery may exist to enhance the route, what scenery can be developed and offered to participants, maintaining interest and coordination with the other sites, are all in addition to the "normal" guidelines and scoring planning. And then to coordinate who will be posting updates between all the sims/sites. Not an easy venture, but hopefully it will be rewarding. I've reached out to several people on three different sites for assistance. The same type of things we are asking here, every little bit helps. So Tom's point of, I believe, is that the ore we share in these necessary admin activities, the easier it is to have these events.

I agree with one caveat, one of the most useful functions that assist all of us during these events is a tracking of participants, type A/C and Sim, and a daily update of where we are along the route. This is no easy undertaking due to having to commit to a daily update. I did this for the Route 66 event, and TomPennDragon did the same, with much more flair, for the Australian Air Rally. So basically, we all want to fly and post, but it is compiling and posting these daily updates that assists us all in keeping track of events. That is the type of admin function that is being asked. It can't just depend on a few to do this, especially for the more major events. Even if someone stepped up and did this once a year, it would go a long way to easing work load on others. So perhaps an "club" is not the right thing, I believe it was suggested as a way to focus all the loose ends of these events. But, whatever way we go, we all love these events, and the stories and daily tallies that go along with them.

I use Paint.net and have never wanted for more features. So I would not hesitate to suggest its usage.

Because it's the "right" thing to do! Actually, it has to do with history, engineering and arm strength, The collective was developed to give you mechanical advantage to lift the swash plate, long before hydraulic or electrical actuators were used. So with the cyclic (the stick) in your right hand as with an airplane, and placing the collective close to directly under the center of rotation/swash plates (with some cables and pullies to adjust for actual seat position), you could pull up on the collective with your left hand/arm. The Sikorsky R-4 had a single collective centered between the two seats, and again, the pilot with a normal cyclic position (in your right hand) became to PIC.

I normally run windowed when flying, and it is especially useful when using your aircraft to identify exact positions in the sim and can see them in ADE. I use this often to add a road into the visible road network of the sim. Also, fsdeveloper.com is the place to get assistance is we can't come up with an answer here. Search their forums, most everything I've run across they have discussed... But I still can figure out why I can't see my taxisigns with the UTT scenery I;m doing, but I sent to Lazerson and he can. So it's definitely an issue with my machine,,, hmmmm.

Worked for me, but I'm out of my mind!

Hmmm... Rule One - Have Fun Rule Two - Be Respectful Rule Three - If you don't agree with me... so what!

The slide was delivered per spec and certification, not our fault if the carrier might look the other way. Besides this is what happens when you let them bring their overweight carry-on with them on the slide.

Well this dummy figured it out, slowly and with minimal frustration. Luckily ADE works the same whether creating FSX or FS9 scenery, and scenery objects are mostly compatible (but not the actual scenery. flat vs round earth). Once I clean up more space on the HD I'll install FS9 again, and then see how difficult it is to do side by side scenery creation... make a taxiway in one, then make same taxiway in other. Slow but might work.

Many of us can definitely relate, and have you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. Semper Fi Brother

Too funny!!!

All good, open and offer!!!

For this airport, the PAPI glide slope is 3.5 degrees. Greenland information can be found here... https://aim.naviair.dk/

A thought just came to me concerning a home field. Rather than "A" home field, let's utilize our personal home fields! For example, maybe if we have a periodic "fly-in" we do it to one of our home fields (with possible suggested scenery if available). I'd welcome everyone to visit N87, Robbinsville, only 1 mile from my house. Those type of home field visits make this feel more personal and connected.

I have seen many, myself included, welcome your personal knowledge and experience during the AAR. The type of sharing that makes these forums worthwhile, This group is most likely 50/50 US/Non-US, a truly multi-national mix of participants. Maybe even more non-US than US. Concur. I can only answer for myself, as I would not venture to suggest another person's intentions, but I attempt to offer fair and accurate opinion and suggestions, all in the spirit of having fun. I have never intentionally impugned or denigrated anyone on these forums, and I won't begin now. I do attempt accuracy with my responses to flight related matters, as any CFI would. Lacking voice and body language, the words may at time fall flat. For that I apologize.

That's just spooky,

For what its worth, here are my two cents, and remember... Have Fun! How can the Club best serve you? As a (sim) pilot? Observing the various aircraft, planning and navigation add-ons used by the participants. As a creator (writer)? Developing repaints or scenery in addition supporting events and soliciting assistance from group members before going to the greater sim community. As a person? I enjoy learning from the experiences of the members and learning of so many shared real-life experiences. Events: Majors: General parameters (length, scoring, reporting, participation by routemakers)? The guidelines used for Rt 66 and the AAR appeared to work well for all. As for routemakers, if a group member suggests and champions for a route or major consideration for an event then they should do the courtesy of actually participating in the event. How many per year? Two or three times a year. The last two events, Rt.66 and AAR, both significantly exceeded the expected initial timing, especially when you consider geographic scope of the route and pre/post-route adventures. Timing? Even taking real life distractions into consideration, I feel that we should aim at no more than four weeks from the start to the final destination. The event will take on a life greater than that by necessity due to the pre/post-route adventures. Minors: General parameters? Shorter distances with one or two intermediate waypoints/airports. Route to historical or current event point of interest (Kitty Hawk, Kiev, Fransis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Beaujolai in the fall, etc. etc.). Frequency? These could be between monthly to quarterly. AS long as two or more wish to run the rount, do so. Keep it simple and informal, Branding and Publicity: [Club Chachapoya] as visual tag in all Club thread titles. Thread structure? The bracketed brand works well. I think that whomever is determined to be the administrators should be the ones to post a Club thread. If a member would like a club branded thread, discuss it through PM with the administrator(s) and they should make the initial posting for that thread. How can we increase our popularity and membership roll? The onus will be on the members to reach out to their friends and other groups to inform them of the group and its comradery. The administrators should take this same tack with various flight simming sites and communities. This is currently being done with a major event being planned for after the summer that will include groups outside of FlightSim. How can we leverage our strengths to get flightsim.com to make accommodation for us? This is a difficult task. I believe that maintaining group activity, especially with bringing members to FlightSim, will allow some level of import with FlightSim admin. Club Bylaws, Duties, and Staff: A basic rules/conflict resolution/disciplinary process set? The fewer “rules” the better. However, adherence to the suggested guidelines (once agreed upon) should be taken to heart by all members. Should a dispute become distracting to the overall membership, this should be taken into PM with the administrator(s) and resolved at that level. Keep these things off of the threads to the max extent possible. What needs to be done? This really will become clear after everyone posts their questionnaire responses. Who's going to do it throughout 2024 (primaries and alternates)? We need to make a distinction between the administration of “club” or “event” activities. Then see who offers to take on administrative assistance for these.

Several participants of the various events have been discussing this for some time. Hence the mini fly-in to Meigs for the meeting. Meigs has significance for all Sim variations and has deep memories for many of the legacy users. With that being said, add your thoughts on a home field location when you submit any responses to the questionnaire. That brings your thoughts to the group discussion and consideration.