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/images/notams/notams22/just0512/just0512.jpgChangelog v0.1.5 - 2022/06/01Further refinements to autopilot altitude arm/capture logicVirtual cabin is now enabled automatically whenever the cabin door is open146-100 PSA cockpit placard typo fixedAUTOPILOT LEVEL CHANGE control assignments support added for controlling autopilot IAS modeAUTOPILOT RADIO ALTITUDE MODE control assignments support added for controlling autopilot ALT ARM modeHSI distance read-out missing leading zero when distance below 1nm (e.g. '.4' instead of '0.4') - fixedIAS/MACH annunciators on Co-pilot's panel are now green like on Captain's panelEmergency gear extension - second clickspot added on red extension lever to avoid accidental use, requiring you to now click on the door placard clickspot and then the red extension lever clickspot to deploy the gearPayload (fuel, pax and cargo) is now included in state savingAbout 146 ProfessionalFollowing on from their popular Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer andPA-28 family of aircraft for MSFS, Just Flight's in-house team hasdeveloped this highly detailed simulation of the 146 regional jetfollowing comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-world aircraft,G-JEAO, which retired from service with British European Airways in2000 and is now preserved at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum, and theCC.Mk2 and C.Mk3 aircraft of Royal Air Force, 32 (The Royal)Squadron. /images/notams/notams22/just0512/146-1.jpgJust Flight are excited to bring you the 146 "Whisper Jet" -featuring the 100, 200 and 300 series of this classic Britishairliner. The design process of what was to become the 146-100 beganunder Hawker Siddeley in 1973, when the iconic high T-tail, shortundercarriage, four engines and distinctive airbrake were chosen toproduce a regional airliner with short-field performance and quietoperation. The 146-100 first flew in 1981, followed by the stretched200 series in 1982 and the 300 series in 1988. Eight variants of the 146 are included in this product – the 100 to300 passenger variants, the 200QC and QT, 300 QT, RAF CC.Mk2‘Statesman’ and C.Mk3 – offering a wide variety of configurations,ranges and flight operations across the globe. /images/notams/notams22/just0512/146-2.jpg /images/notams/notams22/just0512/146-3.jpgPurchase Just Flight - 146 Professional for MSFS 2020 See other Just Flight products for MSFS 2020
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/images/notams/notams22/just0512/just0512.jpgFollowing on from their popular Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer andPA-28 family of aircraft for MSFS, Just Flight's in-house team hasdeveloped this highly detailed simulation of the 146 regional jetfollowing comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-world aircraft,G-JEAO, which retired from service with British European Airways in2000 and is now preserved at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum, and theCC.Mk2 and C.Mk3 aircraft of Royal Air Force, 32 (The Royal)Squadron. /images/notams/notams22/just0512/146-1.jpgJust Flight are excited to bring you the 146 "Whisper Jet" -featuring the 100, 200 and 300 series of this classic Britishairliner. The design process of what was to become the 146-100 beganunder Hawker Siddeley in 1973, when the iconic high T-tail, shortundercarriage, four engines and distinctive airbrake were chosen toproduce a regional airliner with short-field performance and quietoperation. The 146-100 first flew in 1981, followed by the stretched200 series in 1982 and the 300 series in 1988. Eight variants of the 146 are included in this product – the 100 to300 passenger variants, the 200QC and QT, 300 QT, RAF CC.Mk2‘Statesman’ and C.Mk3 – offering a wide variety of configurations,ranges and flight operations across the globe. /images/notams/notams22/just0512/146-2.jpg /images/notams/notams22/just0512/146-3.jpgPurchase Just Flight - 146 Professional for MSFS 2020 See other Just Flight products for MSFS 2020
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Just Flight - BAe 146 Professional Favorite Features By thecorporatepilotdad This video details some of my favorite features of the BAe 146 by Just Flight from a professional pilot's perspective. There are many features but to keep the video short, the top items were given. An ILS approach is flown at the end of the video and a Jeppsen chart from Navigraph is displayed on the screen in order to follow along. The Jeppesen charts in the video were supplied by Navigraph. thecorporatepilotdad Youtube channel Navigraph:navigraph.com About The Author This video is produced by thecorporatepilotdad. He has been a FlightSim.Com member for close to twenty years and using Flight Simulator since back in the day of FS98 and FS2000. He is also a professional pilot with over 8000 hours of real world flight experience ranging from Cessna 152s to super-mid size business jets.
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BAe 146 Professional P3DPublisher: Just FlightReview Author: Richard NurseSuggested Price: $84.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngIs Just Flight now officially another developer of study levelcommercial aircraft?I have had a look at a couple of JustFlight's general aviation products, and I have seen that theseaircraft have been expertly developed, as they include a high degreeof modelling in the external model, cockpit features, flight dynamics,and systems (they are great airplanes). I am therefore naturallycurious about what sort of quality will be available in the BAe146. Just Flight has developed this BAe 146 following comprehensive,hands-on research with a real-life aircraft, G-JEAO, which retiredfrom service with British European Airways in 2000, and the CC.Mk2 andC.Mk3 aircraft of Royal Air Force, 32 (The Royal) Squadron. This issaid to be a highly detailed simulation and includes eight variants ofthe 146 with unique flight dynamics for each variant. Other featuresinclude custom effects from condensation and contrails to realisticexterior lighting, stunningly detailed exterior models featuring 4Ktextures for incredible clarity, and the latest Physical BasedRendering (PBR) techniques. The cockpit is also fantastically detailedwith hundreds of functional switches, knobs and controls in theCaptain and First Officer positions. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-03.jpgAnother highlighted feature of this add-on is the soundenvironment. The aircraft is brought to life with immersive dynamiclighting and 3D sounds, and over 450 flight deck sound effectsrecorded from RAF CC.Mk2 ZE701. There is also studio quality LycomingALF-502 engine noise recorded from RAF C.Mk3 ZE708, and accurate 3Dplacement of sounds. There is even a distinctive flapretraction/extension airflow 'howling' sound. Just Flight has taken no shortcuts in advertising this 146 as ahigh quality and well-developed add-on but notice that this airplanecosts $84.99 USD. This price puts the 146 in direct competition withPMDG's Boeing 737 NGX, which was previously priced at $69.99 USD,PMDG's NGXu which is now priced at $99.99 USD, and Majestic Software'sQ400, priced at $60 USD. These competitor airplanes are impeccable,and do not hamper the simmer in any way as he attempts to replicatereal-world procedures of flying these airplanes in a simulatorenvironment. So, my question must be: is this 146 as study level andeasy-to-use an aircraft as the Majestic Q400 and PMDG Boeing 737? Thisis the focus of my review. InstallationThe 146 is made exclusively for P3D, so FSX installation optionsare not available. After selecting your Prepar3D version, you can thendetermine whether you would like to install the 146 in the simdirectory, or in the Add-ons folder. Once that is decided, theinstallation should proceed without a problem. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-05.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-12.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-09.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-29.jpg External ModelJust Flight developers have used extensive imagery of the realaircraft to produce the external model of the 146. As a user of thisairplane, I am very impressed with the 4K textures, the Physical BasedRendering (PBR) and the general high attention to detail, especiallyin the cabin, and virtually all other elements of the externalmodel. In fact, the model indeed matches the quality of its PMDG andMajestic Software counterparts and is study level. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-13.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-07.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-19.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-02.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-28.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-15.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-16.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-17.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-26.jpg CockpitThe cockpit of this aircraft deserves some recognition, as allbuttons, switches and knobs are operable, and the 3D modelling ofevery component is fantastic. There is one aspect of the 146 cockpitthat distinguishes it from PMDG aircraft, and that is the UHD 4Kresolution images used to produce all surfaces. When looking at thecockpit surfaces, you can tell that they are high resolution images ofthe real aircraft cockpit. PMDG and Majestic Software cockpitenvironments tend to look like they were fabricated using somesoftware tool. This is definitely a highlight for the Just Flight146. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-23.jpgI can look at this cockpit all day. Fantastic quality; well doneJust Flight! /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-08.jpgEvery button and switch you see in these images are operable. Theonly inoperable switches are the circuit breakers and a miscellaneousoxygen panel near to the door. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-24.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-14.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-22.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-04.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-01.jpgThis speed card in the image below shows your V speeds based on theweight of your aircraft. No programming is necessary as it adjustsautomatically as the aircraft's weight changes. I love that speedcard. It's just one of the features that makes this aircraft so easyto use and learn. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-20.jpgFantastic Cockpit Sound EnvironmentEqually impressive is the cockpit sound environment. When youoperate the Just Flight 146, you hear sounds coming from every switch,button, and knob, very impressive. The hydraulic systems have uniquesounds, and you can even hear the air conditioning system. You canhear the flaps operating, and the First Officer callouts are verysupportive. Just like the modeling, the sound environment is anothergreat feature of this airplane! Systems ModellingSince this aircraft is a direct competitor with the PMDG andMajestic Software add-ons, you can be assured that all the systemswork as intended, with a high degree of detail and modelling. Yes,this is indeed a study level aircraft. However, I will now mentionsome of the systems that don't quite operate to my satisfaction. The FMS is the worst aspect of this aircraft, as it is not verywell developed. You cannot save more than one flight plan, so you haveto manually input the flight plan for every flight. There is also noApproach section in this FMS, so you cannot define RNAV or ILSapproaches, only Arrivals and Departures, so you have to do all theapproaches on your own using the approach plate. These issues, plus afew more, show that Just Flight did not give as much care to their FMSwhen compared to Majestic Software or PMDG. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-10.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-11.jpgThere is no Approach selection option, so you have to executeapproaches on your own. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-21.jpgThe FMS of the 146 works though, and you can use it for yourroutes, but just do not expect VNAV, approaches, VNAV guidance fromcruise altitude, nor use of the NAV page. But it is not acceptable foran $82 USD add-on aircraft. Like many others, I need this FMS to befully modelled and tuition worthy. The Cockpit State Saving System Is Not Very GoodWith this 146, you can expect to have to perform your flight fullyevery time without closing the system because saving the flight andreloading it causes the cockpit to return to the default aircraftstate. While the overhead panel remains as you left it, theinstruments of the main panel return to a cold and dark state. As aresult, reloading flights requires significant work. In addition, theFMS completely turns off, so you have to reinput your route. Good luckknowing exactly which waypoint you reached because you don't reallyhave a map display! Lycoming ALF-502 Engine Sound /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-25.jpgThe engine sound deserves a great deal of credit, as it is veryentertaining and pleasing to listen to. Studio quality LycomingALF-502 engine noise was recorded from the real aircraft, RAF C.Mk3ZE708. It brings alive the feeling of being in the cockpit environmentof the real 146 and is very representative of a study-levelsimulation. The external engine sounds are blaring and fun to listento, especially when the engines are spooled up! The sound environmentas a whole is definitely worth the price of this airplane. External Sim FeaturesAll high-quality commercial jets must include a detailed real-worldoperation manual, and a configuration management tool. This 146 comesequipped with a config tool, a load manager, and a cockpit textureswitcher. Let's have a look. The Cockpit Texture SwitcherThe cockpit texture switcher converts all textures of the cockpitto 2048 VHD textures for users with low-end systems. I believe thatthese textures are for the external model as well. These textures tome are not very impressive to look at, and the text around the cockpitbecomes blurred, so I leave them at UHD and turn down my P3D textureresolution and world settings if I have to. But, let me mention that Idon't have to do it much, as this aircraft is not VRAM resourcehungry! It runs really well, with high frame rates. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-27.jpgThe Config ToolThis config tool gives the simmer additional options for theaircraft. As you can see, this aircraft features service-basedfailures, and I have detected one such failure. It was the hydraulicsystem which stopped working and prevented me using the hydraulicsystem brakes. You don't want to disable the sounds as they are afantastic feature of this airplane. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-18.jpgLoad ManagerMany great aircraft include a fuel and payload manager, and I amalways excited to see how developers use their creativity in which tomake them easy to use and functional. The Distance Calculator at thebottom calculates trip fuel for you, but you don't have to use this,as SimBrief is great at fuel planning for your flight. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-06.jpgThe Aircraft ManualThe aircraft manual is not an official document from the aircraftmanufacturer, but a document developed by Just Flight. It does howevercontain detailed descriptions that I believe were sourced from theofficial manual of the aircraft. There is also a great tutorial, whichI personally used for my first flight. There is also a great NormalProcedures section that describes how all of the systems are supposedto be used for each stage of flight. Altogether I would say that it isa good quality manual, and it teaches the simmer how to use theairplane properly. The manual lacks Non-Normal and EmergencyProcedures though. Simmer Opinion of Just Flight's BAe 146 ProfessionalHaving taken a very close look at Just Flight's BAe 146, I canhonestly say it is a well-developed, very advanced airplane, and thatit is very representative of its price of $84.99. It competes verywell with PMDG and Majestic Software in terms of its excellent UHDtexture exterior and interior, its functionality of all instruments inthe cockpit, even the compass controls, and the very well-developedsound environment. Is there any room for improvement? Yes, definitely with the FMS andthe cockpit state saving systems. If these were fully developed, thisaircraft would be perfect! As it stands, this is a very good representation of the BAe 146 anda model I can highly recommend. Just Flight's BAe 146 receives 4.8out of 5. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/title3.jpgRichard Nurse Purchase Just Flight - 146 Professional for P3D v4/v5
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BAe 146 Professional P3DPublisher: Just FlightReview Author: Richard NurseSuggested Price: $84.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngIs Just Flight now officially another developer of study levelcommercial aircraft?I have had a look at a couple of JustFlight's general aviation products, and I have seen that theseaircraft have been expertly developed, as they include a high degreeof modelling in the external model, cockpit features, flight dynamics,and systems (they are great airplanes). I am therefore naturallycurious about what sort of quality will be available in the BAe146. Just Flight has developed this BAe 146 following comprehensive,hands-on research with a real-life aircraft, G-JEAO, which retiredfrom service with British European Airways in 2000, and the CC.Mk2 andC.Mk3 aircraft of Royal Air Force, 32 (The Royal) Squadron. This issaid to be a highly detailed simulation and includes eight variants ofthe 146 with unique flight dynamics for each variant. Other featuresinclude custom effects from condensation and contrails to realisticexterior lighting, stunningly detailed exterior models featuring 4Ktextures for incredible clarity, and the latest Physical BasedRendering (PBR) techniques. The cockpit is also fantastically detailedwith hundreds of functional switches, knobs and controls in theCaptain and First Officer positions. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-03.jpgAnother highlighted feature of this add-on is the soundenvironment. The aircraft is brought to life with immersive dynamiclighting and 3D sounds, and over 450 flight deck sound effectsrecorded from RAF CC.Mk2 ZE701. There is also studio quality LycomingALF-502 engine noise recorded from RAF C.Mk3 ZE708, and accurate 3Dplacement of sounds. There is even a distinctive flapretraction/extension airflow 'howling' sound. Just Flight has taken no shortcuts in advertising this 146 as ahigh quality and well-developed add-on but notice that this airplanecosts $84.99 USD. This price puts the 146 in direct competition withPMDG's Boeing 737 NGX, which was previously priced at $69.99 USD,PMDG's NGXu which is now priced at $99.99 USD, and Majestic Software'sQ400, priced at $60 USD. These competitor airplanes are impeccable,and do not hamper the simmer in any way as he attempts to replicatereal-world procedures of flying these airplanes in a simulatorenvironment. So, my question must be: is this 146 as study level andeasy-to-use an aircraft as the Majestic Q400 and PMDG Boeing 737? Thisis the focus of my review. InstallationThe 146 is made exclusively for P3D, so FSX installation optionsare not available. After selecting your Prepar3D version, you can thendetermine whether you would like to install the 146 in the simdirectory, or in the Add-ons folder. Once that is decided, theinstallation should proceed without a problem. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-05.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-12.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-09.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-29.jpg External ModelJust Flight developers have used extensive imagery of the realaircraft to produce the external model of the 146. As a user of thisairplane, I am very impressed with the 4K textures, the Physical BasedRendering (PBR) and the general high attention to detail, especiallyin the cabin, and virtually all other elements of the externalmodel. In fact, the model indeed matches the quality of its PMDG andMajestic Software counterparts and is study level. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-13.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-07.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-19.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-02.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-28.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-15.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-16.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-17.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-26.jpg CockpitThe cockpit of this aircraft deserves some recognition, as allbuttons, switches and knobs are operable, and the 3D modelling ofevery component is fantastic. There is one aspect of the 146 cockpitthat distinguishes it from PMDG aircraft, and that is the UHD 4Kresolution images used to produce all surfaces. When looking at thecockpit surfaces, you can tell that they are high resolution images ofthe real aircraft cockpit. PMDG and Majestic Software cockpitenvironments tend to look like they were fabricated using somesoftware tool. This is definitely a highlight for the Just Flight146. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-23.jpgI can look at this cockpit all day. Fantastic quality; well doneJust Flight! /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-08.jpgEvery button and switch you see in these images are operable. Theonly inoperable switches are the circuit breakers and a miscellaneousoxygen panel near to the door. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-24.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-14.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-22.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-04.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-01.jpgThis speed card in the image below shows your V speeds based on theweight of your aircraft. No programming is necessary as it adjustsautomatically as the aircraft's weight changes. I love that speedcard. It's just one of the features that makes this aircraft so easyto use and learn. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-20.jpgFantastic Cockpit Sound EnvironmentEqually impressive is the cockpit sound environment. When youoperate the Just Flight 146, you hear sounds coming from every switch,button, and knob, very impressive. The hydraulic systems have uniquesounds, and you can even hear the air conditioning system. You canhear the flaps operating, and the First Officer callouts are verysupportive. Just like the modeling, the sound environment is anothergreat feature of this airplane! Systems ModellingSince this aircraft is a direct competitor with the PMDG andMajestic Software add-ons, you can be assured that all the systemswork as intended, with a high degree of detail and modelling. Yes,this is indeed a study level aircraft. However, I will now mentionsome of the systems that don't quite operate to my satisfaction. The FMS is the worst aspect of this aircraft, as it is not verywell developed. You cannot save more than one flight plan, so you haveto manually input the flight plan for every flight. There is also noApproach section in this FMS, so you cannot define RNAV or ILSapproaches, only Arrivals and Departures, so you have to do all theapproaches on your own using the approach plate. These issues, plus afew more, show that Just Flight did not give as much care to their FMSwhen compared to Majestic Software or PMDG. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-10.jpg /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-11.jpgThere is no Approach selection option, so you have to executeapproaches on your own. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-21.jpgThe FMS of the 146 works though, and you can use it for yourroutes, but just do not expect VNAV, approaches, VNAV guidance fromcruise altitude, nor use of the NAV page. But it is not acceptable foran $82 USD add-on aircraft. Like many others, I need this FMS to befully modelled and tuition worthy. The Cockpit State Saving System Is Not Very GoodWith this 146, you can expect to have to perform your flight fullyevery time without closing the system because saving the flight andreloading it causes the cockpit to return to the default aircraftstate. While the overhead panel remains as you left it, theinstruments of the main panel return to a cold and dark state. As aresult, reloading flights requires significant work. In addition, theFMS completely turns off, so you have to reinput your route. Good luckknowing exactly which waypoint you reached because you don't reallyhave a map display! Lycoming ALF-502 Engine Sound /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-25.jpgThe engine sound deserves a great deal of credit, as it is veryentertaining and pleasing to listen to. Studio quality LycomingALF-502 engine noise was recorded from the real aircraft, RAF C.Mk3ZE708. It brings alive the feeling of being in the cockpit environmentof the real 146 and is very representative of a study-levelsimulation. The external engine sounds are blaring and fun to listento, especially when the engines are spooled up! The sound environmentas a whole is definitely worth the price of this airplane. External Sim FeaturesAll high-quality commercial jets must include a detailed real-worldoperation manual, and a configuration management tool. This 146 comesequipped with a config tool, a load manager, and a cockpit textureswitcher. Let's have a look. The Cockpit Texture SwitcherThe cockpit texture switcher converts all textures of the cockpitto 2048 VHD textures for users with low-end systems. I believe thatthese textures are for the external model as well. These textures tome are not very impressive to look at, and the text around the cockpitbecomes blurred, so I leave them at UHD and turn down my P3D textureresolution and world settings if I have to. But, let me mention that Idon't have to do it much, as this aircraft is not VRAM resourcehungry! It runs really well, with high frame rates. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-27.jpgThe Config ToolThis config tool gives the simmer additional options for theaircraft. As you can see, this aircraft features service-basedfailures, and I have detected one such failure. It was the hydraulicsystem which stopped working and prevented me using the hydraulicsystem brakes. You don't want to disable the sounds as they are afantastic feature of this airplane. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-18.jpgLoad ManagerMany great aircraft include a fuel and payload manager, and I amalways excited to see how developers use their creativity in which tomake them easy to use and functional. The Distance Calculator at thebottom calculates trip fuel for you, but you don't have to use this,as SimBrief is great at fuel planning for your flight. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/t/just-flight-bae-146-p3d-06.jpgThe Aircraft ManualThe aircraft manual is not an official document from the aircraftmanufacturer, but a document developed by Just Flight. It does howevercontain detailed descriptions that I believe were sourced from theofficial manual of the aircraft. There is also a great tutorial, whichI personally used for my first flight. There is also a great NormalProcedures section that describes how all of the systems are supposedto be used for each stage of flight. Altogether I would say that it isa good quality manual, and it teaches the simmer how to use theairplane properly. The manual lacks Non-Normal and EmergencyProcedures though. Simmer Opinion of Just Flight's BAe 146 ProfessionalHaving taken a very close look at Just Flight's BAe 146, I canhonestly say it is a well-developed, very advanced airplane, and thatit is very representative of its price of $84.99. It competes verywell with PMDG and Majestic Software in terms of its excellent UHDtexture exterior and interior, its functionality of all instruments inthe cockpit, even the compass controls, and the very well-developedsound environment. Is there any room for improvement? Yes, definitely with the FMS andthe cockpit state saving systems. If these were fully developed, thisaircraft would be perfect! As it stands, this is a very good representation of the BAe 146 anda model I can highly recommend. Just Flight's BAe 146 receives 4.8out of 5. /images/reviews/jf146p3d/title3.jpgRichard Nurse Purchase Just Flight - 146 Professional for P3D v4/v5
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146 ProfessionalPublisher: Just FlightReview Author: Joshua MooreSuggested Price: $74.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngDisclaimerWhen I was sent the Just Flight BAE146I expected to have the review done in a week or two. What I did notexpect was to have my real life come sweeping in and put it on holdfor a little while. I was trying my best to get my Instrument Ratingfinished before I leave for Air Force C130 loadmaster training, butour weather had other ideas, and thunderstorm season has not been tookind to us. The second big thing that took me away from the review wasa Commissioned drawing with a deadline, so that took priority. Nowwith that out of the way, I have a bit of time to get to fly this birdacross the UK! /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-1.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-2.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-3.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-4.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-5.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-6.jpgIntroduction And HistoryThe British Aerospace 146 was first sketched onto drafting paper in1973 as a concept aircraft to fill the gap between the smallerregional airliners such as the Fokker F27 and larger aircraft such asthe 737 and BAC-One-Eleven. Designed to be a short field performanceaircraft, it was powered by four Avro Lycoming ALF-502H engines andwas given a high wing t-tail design. Envisioned to be a simpleairplane, it lacks the typical thrust reversers and instead has fullwing spoilers and a large airbrake in the tailcone that can aid insteeper descents. The aircraft design would go on to be improved intothe Avro RJ, with more modern avionics, new engines, and generalimprovements to the aircraft. I have flown the Avro RJ in FS2004, butnever wanted to fly the 146 as it was a bit too difficult being moremanual. Throughout the lifespan of the BAE146-AvroRJ, 387 exampleswere built, and still today over 200 are flying, making it one of themost successful aircraft produced in the UK. Now with a basic historylesson complete, let's take a look at the Just Flight rendition of it! /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-7.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-8.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-9.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-10.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-11.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-12.jpg Documentation And First ImpressionsStarting off with the documents, we have an FMC guide and a247-page manual going through the systems, with a tutorial flightincluded, which starts at page 167 and lasting through to 195. I flewthis flight a couple of times, and though basic, it will certainlyteach you how to fly it! A separate pdf with just the tutorial flightwould be nice, but the included one works fine as well. After loadingthe simulator into the menu we are greeted with 3 new models. JustFlight was nice enough to include a cargo variant of the 146, though Iwas dumb enough to forget to take screen shots of it to include inthis review. The modeling is very well done, and Just Flight has onceagain done a superb job with both the exterior and interior model ofthis aircraft. The texturing is quite good, at least from adistance. If you are a pixel counter when it comes to text and thingsin the cockpit, you need not bother counting. I've already done thatfor you, and most of the text is 13 pixels tall and easily visiblewhen you zoom in a bit. This could use some work on Just Flight's partto up the resolution of the textures, as they let the amazing modeldown just a bit. /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-13.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-14.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-15.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-16.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-17.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-18.jpgTabletJust Flight has been kind enough to include a tablet in the flightdeck, which can be toggled on and off via a click spot. It is yourstandard tablet with all the functionality one would expect withAviTab, including Navigraph integration and so on. I made frequent useof the charts to assist me on my FMC absent flights which was a goodbit of fun. They also have the doors, fuel, and payload controlsprovided directly through the tablet, making it easy to load or unloadthe aircraft. When it comes to pushback, just remember to remove thechocks from the tires, as they aren't just eye-candy, they actuallywork. Good on JF for getting the details! /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-19.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-20.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-21.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-22.jpgExterior Model And TexturingThe BAE146 is certainly an interesting looking aircraft, and JustFlight has captured this perfectly. The exterior model is really quitegood and holds its own when closely examined. The texture work on theexterior complements works really well with a realistic amount ofweathering applied to the model. One thing that will be interesting tosee is how it will interact with the new lighting engine, or if theexisting textures will be supported. Some of Laminar Research's videoshowed the fuselage reflecting onto the wings and super realisticreflections of the environment. How this will affect add-ons I don'tknow, though it is probably already being discussed behind thescenes. The exterior overall is up to Just Flight standards, and Ihave no complaints. /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-23.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-24.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-25.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-26.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-27.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-28.jpg Interior Model And TexturingThe interior of the BAE is not over the top but is not lackingeither. The modeling of the flight deck is done quite nicely and thereare a decent number of animations throughout, though I could not getthe windows to open, something that is normally standard. When itcomes to the cabin, the model is again quite nice, but if you'relooking to get that nice wing view out of the window, it's quite apain to get to. There is a box that prevents you from clipping out ofthe inside, and this is placed too far away from the windows to get agood view. I managed to slip out of the bounds, come in from outsidethe plane, and then back in far enough to get interior sound but havea full view of the outside. The texturing is one area where this JustFlight model could use some improvement. The flight deck looks goodfrom a distance but get close up and you can see the textures degradein quality. This is noticeable on any text when you zoom in, but ifyou aren't a pixel counter it isn't a huge factor and shouldn't deteryou from the aircraft. /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-29.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-30.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-31.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-32.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-33.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-34.jpgSystemsWalking into the airplane and looking through the manuals showsthat this model is by no means a study level aircraft, but itcertainly is not a half working simulation. Almost all the buttons inthe cockpit are clickable and have an impact on the aircraftoperation. The FMC is one part of the airplane that I hope Just Flightwill replace as it uses the current default FMC. A more accurateHoneywell GNS-XLS computer would be preferred, but we will have tosee. The TMS is an interesting piece of tech that I have yet to fullygrasp, but from my limited experience it worked well without anyissues. There is a weather radar onboard but I either never found athunderstorm, or X-Plane default live weather just does not simulatecumulonimbus very well. The current depth of the systems is by farsufficient to have an enjoyable flight experience, and I am thoroughlyimpressed with the level Just Flight has gone to with their systemssimulation. /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-35.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-36.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-37.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-38.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-39.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-40.jpgFlight Characteristics And SoundsThe BAE146 in terms of flying characteristics is the most manualairliner I have ever flown in a flight simulator. It hand-flies like adream, but it is very very manual. You have to babysit every step ofthe process and constantly monitor the autopilot. There is no verticalspeed selector, so you must switch to CWS mode, pitch to your desiredattitude or VS, click the VS hold, and turn off CWS. The aircraft willthen hold this vertical speed so be mindful of your airspeed. There isan LNAV mode if you do not wish to fly VOR to VOR, however it is thedefault FMC and not really accurate to the aircraft. I tried the LNAVand VNAV on the airplane, and while the LNAV worked flawlessly, theVNAV did not work, so keep this in mind and have your math skillssharp for figuring out your required descent speed and TOD point. Theaircraft is very easy to land and handles beautifully on the finalapproach even at slow speeds. The sounds that this aircraft uses are (to me), a split cake. Onone half you have some of the most immersive interior sounds I haveever heard in my flight simming journey, and on the other side, theexterior sounds are like a hollow vacuum cleaner. They just sound sofake. I am constantly blown away by how every little switch that iscontrolling hydraulics, air or electrical has its own sound, only togo outside and hear this horrible engine sound. On the ground it isn'tbad at all. It is only when the engines are at a climb or cruise powersetting from the exterior view. It's really a hard thing todescribe. Luckily this is not heard as much as most of my time isspent inside the aircraft rather than outside. I would love to see theexterior sounds lifted to the same level of immersion that theinterior sounds provide. Just Flight was kind enough to provide a copilot who makes calloutson takeoff and approach to announce thrust set, V1, rotate, positiveclimb, flaps retract, extend, and other small things. This is a reallyhelpful addition and I'm happy to see it included. There are also GPWScallouts, however they were very quiet, and I could not find anywhereto make them louder. For this I recommend doing some pattern work tillyou have a good idea of when to flare, as it trains your sightpicture. It is present even in a flight sim. /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-41.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-42.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-43.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-44.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-45.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-46.jpgConclusionThe BAE146 by Just Flight is an interesting bird. On one side,there are things like low-res interior text and marginally goodexterior sounds, but on the other hand this aircraft is the first everaircraft that has made me rely on NDBs and VORs as my primary guidancein a flight simulator. No other airplane has made me do that in asim. Sure, I had an FMS right there, but this was a challenge, and Iwanted to put what I was learning in the real world to the test in thesim. To my surprise, I had an absolute blast with this airplane andmade many flights across the UK with this lovely bird. It is really abreath of fresh air to step away from the vast world of programmingFMCs, glass cockpits, and autothrottles to fly this classic 4 engineregional aircraft. That said, I really hope Just Flight goes and addsthe Avro RJ to the mix for some upgraded engines and avionics toappease those who can't fly without the magenta. For 74.99 USD, itisn't cheap, but it is really quite good. I highly recommend this toanyone that is wanting to take a step back from the glass cockpits oftoday's aircraft and fly with a lot more hands on throughout theentire flight. I look forward to flying it again! /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-47.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-48.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-49.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-50.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-51.jpg /images/reviews/jfbae146/t/Just-Flight-BAe146-XP-52.jpg/images/reviews/jfbae146/title3.jpgJoshua Moore Purchase Just Flight - 146 Professional for X-Plane 11 Also available for Prepar3D v4/v5
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/images/notams/notams21/146p0512/146p0512.jpgJustFlight in partnership with ThrandaDesign, are proud to present the 146 Professionalfor X-Plane 11. This all-new and highly detailed simulation of the 146 regional jet hasbeen developed after comprehensive, hands-on research with the real-lifeaircraft, G-JEAO, which retired from service with British European Airways in2000 and is now preserved at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum, and the CC.Mk2and C.Mk3 aircraft of Royal Air Force, 32 (The Royal) Squadron. /images/notams/notams21/146p0512/146-professional-1.jpgThe design process of what was to become the 146-100 began under HawkerSiddeley in 1973 when the iconic high T-tail, short undercarriage, fourengines and distinctive airbrake were chosen to produce a regional airlinerwith short-field performance and quiet operation. The 146-100 first flew in1981, followed by the stretched 200 series in 1982 and 300 series in1988. This 146 "Whisper Jet" package features eight variants of this classicBritish airliner: the 100 to 300 passenger variants, the 200QC and QT, 300QT, RAF CC.Mk2 ‘Statesman’ and C.Mk3, offering a wide variety ofconfigurations, ranges and flight operations across the globe. /images/notams/notams21/146p0512/146-professional-2.jpgThe exterior models are stunningly detailed, featuring 4096 textures forincredible clarity and Physical Based Rendering (PBR) materials to producerealistic metallic, plastic and glass surfaces. Realistic animations includetrailing-edge flap mechanisms, all passenger and cargo doors, spoilers andlarge tail-mounted airbrake. The Captain and First Officer cockpit positions are modelled with hundredsof functional switches, knobs and controls. The aircraft features complex anddetailed custom-coded systems, including hydraulic, electrical, fuel andpressurisation, and the cockpit is also fitted with a functional ThrustManagement System (TMS) and comprehensive navigation equipment including anFMC. /images/notams/notams21/146p0512/146-professional-3.jpgThe aircraft are brought to life with immersive dynamic lighting and 3Dsounds, with unique flight dynamics for each variant and custom effects fromcondensation and contrails to realistic exterior lighting. The 146 was flown all around the world and over 30 airline liveries fromthe UK, USA, Europe and Australia are included. Purchase Just Flight - 146 Professional For X-Plane 11
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/images/notams/notams21/flig0427/bae146-1.jpgHere are some new screen shots of the 146 Professional X-Plane,freshly taken today, ahead of the full release tomorrow. /images/notams/notams21/flig0427/bae146-4.jpg /images/notams/notams21/flig0427/bae146-3.jpg /images/notams/notams21/flig0427/bae146-2.jpgAll the shots, and many more are on the product page where the fullspecs can also be digested and the manual downloaded if you sowish. Enjoy these latest shots. The British Aerospace 146 is a short-haul and regional airlinerthat was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace,later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until2001. Manufacture by Avro International Aerospace of an improvedversion known as the Avro RJ began in 1992. Source
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/images/notams/notams20/flig0930/just-flight-146-1.jpgAs you're no doubt aware, development and testing work is now infull swing on the XP11 version of our 146-100/200/300. Thesescreenshots show the latest build complete with stunning PBRs inXP11.50. The XP11 team are currently focused on animation and systemscoding on the 146-100 before moving on to the -200 and 300variants. There are some shots taken by our very valued test team in this lottoo. Enjoy the shots. /images/notams/notams20/flig0930/just-flight-146-3.jpg /images/notams/notams20/flig0930/just-flight-146-4.jpg /images/notams/notams20/flig0930/just-flight-146-5.jpgSource Just Flight 146 Professional Development Update Just Flight Previews Interior Of 146 Professional Product Page
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Just Flight 146 Professional Development Update /images/notams/notams20/just0911/bae146-1.jpgToday it's the turn of the 146 Professional to receive adevelopment update. Here are a mixture of new screenshots taken during testing of somenew liveries, warning systems (MWS/GPWS) and the eagerly anticipatednew custom-coded FMS, all in P3D v5. /images/notams/notams20/just0911/bae146-2.jpg /images/notams/notams20/just0911/bae146-3.jpg /images/notams/notams20/just0911/bae146-4.jpgSource Product Page Just Flight Previews Sounds From 146 Professional Just Flight Previews Interior Of 146 Professional
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/images/notams/notams20/just0729/bae146-1.jpgHere are some new 146 Professional for X-Plane screen shots and afirst look at the cockpit. There are more shots on the Productpage. Enjoy! /images/notams/notams20/just0729/bae146-2.jpg /images/notams/notams20/just0729/bae146-3.jpgThe British Aerospace 146 is a short-haul and regional airlinerthat was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace,later part of BAE Systems. Production ran from 1983 until2002. Manufacture of an improved version known as the Avro RJ began in1992. Source Just Flight - New Previews Of BAe 146 Just Flight Previews BAe 146 For X-Plane
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/images/notams/notams20/just0617/bae146-1.jpgJust Flight have shown off some images of their 146 RAF VIP andQC/QT freighter variant for their 146 Professional add-on: Here are a few screenshots of the 146 RAF VIP and QC/QT freightervariant for the 146 Professional. This pack will be availableseparately following the initial release. /images/notams/notams20/just0617/bae146-2.jpg /images/notams/notams20/just0617/bae146-3.jpgSource
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/images/notams/notams20/just0610/just0610.jpgThe British Aerospace 146 is a short-haul and regional airlinerthat was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace,later part of BAE Systems. The BAe 146 was produced in -100, -200 and-300 models. The equivalent Avro RJ versions are designated RJ70,RJ85, and RJ100. The freight-carrying version carries the designation"QT" (Quiet Trader), and a convertible passenger-or-freight model isdesignated as "QC" (Quick Change). A "gravel kit" can be fitted toaircraft to enable operations from rough, unprepared airstrips. /images/notams/notams20/just0610/justflight-2.jpgSource
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/images/notams/notams18/qual1113/ultimate-146-1.jpgDear 146 Flyers, We have just released an update for our Ultimate 146 Collection. Atthis point we would like to thank this great community for theexcellent feedback we have received for this little jet. It reallymeans a lot to us to see so many great screen shots and videos showingour planes. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Inan effort to further enhance your experience this update resolves manyissues which have been reported on our forums. ChangelogCTD related to TCAS SystemControls freeze temporarily when TOGA mode engaged (Avro RJ only)Gear and Flaps do not retract occasionallyTOGA engine spool rate too slowWhen plane on the ground and spoiler lever moved more than 25%, the lever goes to "LIFT SPLR"TCAS supported keypresses affect throttlesEngine start sounds cycle after engine shutdownFD Take off pitch guidance does not command V2+20IAS/Mach changeover occurs too lateTGT needles slightly offset (BAe146-100/-200)GNLU ARR page: unable to select transitions on page 2default VNAV speeds too slowlanding light halo shows even though battery is offflaps move when engines 2 & 3 are offimproved braking performanceimproved engine spool rateimproved taxi behaviorSource
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/images/notams/notams18/qual1113/ultimate-146-1.jpgWe are happy to announce the release of the Ultimate 146 Collectionfor Prepar3Dv4! Admittedly it has taken a while for us to prep this little gem forthe latest platform. Our resources are limited and we had to find theright time to develop the Jumbolino for P3Dv4. Well, we did and all ofus here are extremely happy to see its revival. /images/notams/notams18/qual1113/ultimate-146-2.jpgSo what is this plane all about?Long haul and modern avionics are great but the Avro RJ andespecially the Bae146 really go back to real pilot craftsmanship. Four engines, great sounds and incredible short field performancemake this probably the coolest regional jet you will find. Unlike many other planes, the Avro's capabilities allow you todiscover unique destinations like London City, Aspen or Cusco inPeru. /images/notams/notams18/qual1113/ultimate-146-3.jpgEnjoy three different cockpit variants ranging from fully analoguecockpit dials to modernized EFIS gauges in the typical style of theearly 90s. You see? This plane is anything but normal and that is what makesit so much fun to fly. Source
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/images/notams/notams18/qual1019.jpgIn a brief announcement, QualityWings indicated that an "old friend" is coming to a new platform. Picturing an RJ85, this would seem to indicate the Ultimate 146 Collection of BAe 146 and Avro RJ series airliners which has been out for several years for FSX and early versions of Prepar3D. (See our reviewhere.)Presumably, the new platform with be Prepar3D v4. Source
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Floundering Around Part 5: "BAe 146" By Ron Blehm (12 July 2006) Background: I'm no ATP...sometimes I just seem to Flounder Around, but back in 2003 a group of us launched a virtual flying club (and virtual airline). The single goal of this group was to share our love of flightsimming. We have had such great fun sharing our monthly features with each other that I wanted to spread the cheer by sharing some flights for you all to try out. We all approach our simming from different angles and learning from each other is one way we all grow to become better simmers - and citizens. Since starting our little club, we have grown into a real community which includes a web site and our own liveries, many of which you have been seeing in these features. Features: There are two distinct flights this time around and you can fly either or both as you see fit. The New Zealand flight was originally submitted for our "Flight of the Month Club" (www.toomuchfs.com) in June 2003 by Bill Smith from Western Australia. The Canary Islands portion was partially adapted from a feature flight I submitted for March 2005. Our focus this month is the BAe-146 known by some as the RJ-85. New Zealand: I know there is some mesh for FS2002 because I used it in that earlier version. You can also find this smaller file for Queenstown (NZQN_AGN.ZIP). You'll depart from Christchurch, NZ at 07:55 AM (picture, left) and after being handed off to departure or center you'll turn to 224° and the RY VOR (112.5). This is a very scenic flight over New Zealand's south island (picture, right). After crossing the VOR you'll turn to 207° and dial in the Slope Hill VOR on 113.60. Queenstown has a notoriously tough VOR/DME non-precision approach from the north which we'll be using this morning. There is an NDB at the airport to help guide you in (362 kHz). Please read the following information which was written for FS2002 by Bill Smith: On the day that you fly this route, if the winds at Queenstown are from the south, you can expect the following: At 43 nm from the "Kaldi" waypoint (78 nm from Slope Hill), air traffic control will instruct you to descend to 18,000 feet. Then, at a position 56 nm from SH you will be directed to descend to 10,000 feet. A little later, at 46 DME from SH, you may be directed to adjust your heading slightly to 220°. At 29 DME you will be instructed to descend to 7000 feet and at 19 DME you will be handed over to Queenstown Approach. They will direct you to turn to a heading of 200°. You'll be flying low over mountainous terrain now. I strongly suggest that you no longer rely on ATC from this point on. (They will want to hold you at around 6000 feet until you're almost over the airport.) If visibility is good and there are no huge cloud banks below you (picture above, left), cancel your IFR flight plan and contact Queenstown Tower to request landing clearance. Then SLOW SLOW SLOW to 160 knots and descend gradually (800 feet/minute) to an altitude of not less than 4500 feet (picture above, right). You will be flying south-southwest down a valley with a road and a river below you. Keep a lookout ahead and to the right, and in a few minutes the airport will come into view. When you have the runway in sight, turn right - you'll need to commence a zigzag descent onto the runway (pictures, right). There is a possibility that the wind at Queenstown will blowing in from the north. In this case, instead of directing you to turn to 200° at 19 DME, ATC will direct you to continue in a southwesterly direction until you are over Lake Wakatipu. If visibility is good, I recommend that you cancel your IFR flight plan and make a wide descending left turn between the steep sides of the lake (minimum height 2500 feet). Follow the curve of the lake around to the southeast until your Nav 1 is aligned with the 050 radial of the Slope Hill VOR, at which point you should be visual with runway 5. Again, if visibility is poor, climb out of there and divert to Invercargill. I flew this back in June of 2003 with the following paragraphs: "China Southern five-two-niner, turn right heading two-six-zero. Descend and maintain flight level one-two-thousand, expect visuals to runway 5." Now the plate I have suggests that for runway 5 we set-up on the 037° radial inbound at 30 miles, descending from 6000 feet. Problem one is that after ATC hands us off about 15 times, they vector us in from only about 16 miles out. Problem two is that ATIS is reporting Queenstown is "socked in." Suddenly ATC reports, "China Southern, airport is directly to your 9 o'clock position, turn left, cleared for runway 5." "Oh No! I can't see ANYTHING out there." I turn left but hold the 2100 feet ATC left me at..."China Southern, turn right heading 180° and climb to niner-thousand feet. Contact New Zealand Center." I guess that means I missed the airport (picture, left)? With that, I cancel IFR and fly 210° about 32 miles out, then I follow my own plate in on the 037° radial to 19.4 DME before turning to 048°. I have the MAP as 1700 feet at 5.2 miles DME. At that point we are still in the thick cloud so I go ahead and drop to 1500 feet. At 2 miles DME I figure it is a lost cause to try and land this morning. I go missed for the second time and as I climb out of the cloud I dial up the FCI VOR at NZFC (an add-on airport for the Flight Club www.toomuchfs.com). For this feature, I repeated the flight, with real weather, in the BAe 146 ('cause this feature is about the BAe 146) and had an outstanding flight, nice approach and smooth landing - see what a little practice will get you? Canary Islands: Now for our next flight. You'll find the following files at www.flightsim.com: LAPALM05.ZIP CANARIES.ZIP CAN1SRTM.ZIP CANARY04.ZIP I set up just one leg for this feature, departing in the mid-afternoon from Lanzarote (GCRR) and heading to Los Rodeos (GCXO). The Canary Islands are part of Spain, a great sunny vacation spot and from the videos and real weather I've seen it can be windy (see the sock, picture below, left?). Much like the Greek Isles or Hawaii there are many fun sights and some challenging FS airports all within easy reach - you should check out all the Canaries' airports sometime! (I'd also put a plug in for some Canary Islands FS videos I shot, which are shown at: www.putfile.com/pretendpilot) From departure you'll turn to 250° (picture above, right) and head first for the VOR on 112.90. Once up to cruise, I was able to enjoy the views of the blue Atlantic waters below. Remember I mentioned the wind? Well, although it looks nice, today's flight was really bumpy! At the VOR turn north to 310° and dial in NAV2 to the airport VOR on 112.5. Los Rodeos includes an ILS system as follows: Runway 12 = NAV1 on 108.70 - Hdg 118° with NDB at 420 kHz Runway 30 = NAV1 on 110.30 - Hdg 298° with NDB at 410 kHz (picture below, left) I was able to make a straight in approach although winds were quartering and gusting from the north. You'll see on the above screen shot that I had to hold 303-305 just to stay lined up on the runway (which is on a heading of 298). Unlike in Queenstown, I maintained autopilot all the way to the runway this time, just for fun (picture above, right). (For further info on this autopilot/ILS technique, please see this How To article.) Good luck and happy landings. Ron Blehm pretendpilot@yahoo.com -
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