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by chriszdc
Sun Feb 19, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Hi folks!
Replies: 2
Views: 5698

Re: Hi folks!

Thanks. I'm doing well. 20 yr relationship went :boom: - sold the house, split the proceeds and moved to Charleston SC

Loving life now. I didn't expect the house sale to take 10 months - memo, never pack your flightsim stuff for the movers to take to storage :lol:
by chriszdc
Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Hi folks!
Replies: 2
Views: 5698

Hi folks!

It's been awhile :mrgreen:

I'm back and looking forward to making some flights
by chriszdc
Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Fuel and Route Planning
Replies: 4
Views: 8261

Re: Fuel and Route Planning

PFPX - Professional Flight Planner X from Aerosoft after aircraft and Active Sky this is the best addon I've ever used. ETOPS planning, ICAO/EUOPS/US fuel planning. You get a one year server access and I just had to buy the coupon for another year, this gives you access to weather, winds and the NAT...
by chriszdc
Thu Dec 25, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Screen Shots, Photos and Videos
Topic: PilotsEye.TV - A340 Engine Shutdown Video
Replies: 2
Views: 7824

Re: PilotsEye.TV - A340 Engine Shutdown Video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LYcpVtaDD0

This is another good one on the A380 engine failure.
by chriszdc
Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Why Can't I find the Airport Listed in the Flight Plan?
Replies: 2
Views: 8155

Re: Why Can't I find the Airport Listed in the Flight Plan?

ya, FAA released the restriction on KNxx airport codes. KNxx were reserved for US Navy installations before.
by chriszdc
Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Advice for Student Pilots – Top 10 List
Replies: 3
Views: 10372

Re: Advice for Student Pilots – Top 10 List

hahahaha, nice ones As a former Air Traffic Controller that has helped dozens of lost pilots. File that VFR flight plan and activate it! Get VFR flight following from ATC, some controllers find it a pain, but I always preferred to talk to them so I know what you are doing. We can keep you out of res...
by chriszdc
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: IFR Question
Replies: 4
Views: 7237

Re: IFR Question

You can never descend below the DH/MDA unless you have ground contact or runway/approach lights.

Circle to land minimums are usually higher because of obstructions.
by chriszdc
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: How Many Mistakes Can You Spot?
Replies: 1
Views: 3595

Re: How Many Mistakes Can You Spot?

More than 5. Sheesh, these are ATP certified pilots..... Way high and fast, bad. Then disconnecting the autothrottle, then flight level change when below the altitude on the MCP. I seriously think this was get there itis, they should have gone around on numerous decision points. I think the last cha...
by chriszdc
Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Is Boeing 767 Running out of Time?
Replies: 7
Views: 9999

Re: Is Boeing 767 Running out of Time?

I read an article a few months ago that basically said the 787 was mostly to replace the 767 - especially the range and fuel efficiency. Plus the 787 cruises at M0.85. That AeroMexico from JFK to MMMX hurt my feelings last winter. He was smoking fast behind the B738 going to TPA
by chriszdc
Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Go Around!
Replies: 4
Views: 10823

Re: Go Around!

one of my 'rejected' pireps was because I didn't go around in the 777 at Boston, hit windshear around 400ft and it was a HARD landing. Also a 'tad' short, like in the grass.....
by chriszdc
Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Awesome news
Replies: 3
Views: 4954

Awesome news

I've been given permission to retire :mrgreen:

Hard to believe I started flying here when I was a newbie at work!

More sim time :lol:
by chriszdc
Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: KTPA MYNN A320 Airbus X Extended
Replies: 3
Views: 13986

Re: KTPA MYNN A320 Airbus X Extended

The Aerosoft A320/321 package is very nice. It's not a PMDG, but it is very well done. Biggest challenge is remembering Airbus approach is pilot is managing the aircraft's flight. Boeing is the pilot is flying and the systems are setup for that. First time you put in a flight plan will hurt your hea...
by chriszdc
Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Airlines from the Past
Replies: 5
Views: 6714

Re: Airlines from the Past

My first flight was on a Piedmont YS11 :shock:

Wow, Eastern.... they went out of business just after I started at the FAA
by chriszdc
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:21 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Sky Whale
Replies: 1
Views: 4982

Re: Sky Whale

I'm sure there is a market for that, but currently the A380 has limited markets basically because of demand. The holy grail would be a supersonic efficient aircraft that could do LAX- Tokyo in 3 hours or so. LAX to Sydney in 6 with a refueling stop in Honolulu. NYC to Europe in 2-3 hours, or NYC to ...
by chriszdc
Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: Tweaks for FSX performance
Replies: 0
Views: 13206

Tweaks for FSX performance

A friend of mine passed these on - huge improvement. Set your antivirus software to not realtime scan the FSX folder. Flightsim is constantly loading files. With McAfee I have to turn off realtime scanning completely (set to resume on computer restart) Doing this alone bumped me by approximately 75%...
by chriszdc
Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: PMDG B777-200 Released for FSX
Replies: 11
Views: 27975

Re: PMDG B777-200 Released for FSX

I'm getting used to the virtual cockpit, hated them, but it is growing on me with the A320 and the 772- i'm now using the virtual in the 737 :lol: One quick way to get to the overhead is right click in the windshield, it opens a view menu. same thing coming out of overhead or pedestal view, right cl...
by chriszdc
Wed Dec 11, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: Active Sky for FS9 & FSX
Topic: Active Sky Next
Replies: 3
Views: 20992

Re: Active Sky Next

Yes on the discount, it was about 10E or so off.

Interesting going into ATL, there was just a hint of light turbulence, amazing difference from the 'old' flight sim turbulence.

Not looking forward to my first windshear experience, or am I :mrgreen:
by chriszdc
Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:26 pm
Forum: Active Sky for FS9 & FSX
Topic: Active Sky Next
Replies: 3
Views: 20992

Active Sky Next

It's out and I have to say it is an amazing improvement. Highly recommend it! I was flying around Sao Paulo around thunderstorms. The tops were above FL400, probably around FL450. I'll have to try and get some screen shots. Just flew from DCA to ATL - snowing in Washington, light turbulence through ...
by chriszdc
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:32 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for SAX Flights?
Replies: 10
Views: 32694

Re: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for SAX Flights?

Peter the 64bit makes the difference. Memory issues. Did you check the flightsim forums for tips? There are some good ones out there on settings etc. I don't get awesome frame rates but they are acceptable.
by chriszdc
Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: VFR Flight Routes
Replies: 25
Views: 698105

Re: Poll: VFR Flight Routes

Late to the game but I really like the idea. Some nice grand caravans :mrgreen:
by chriszdc
Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:00 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Shawn Hackler Surpasses 1000 Flight Hours
Replies: 6
Views: 14467

Re: Shawn Hackler Surpasses 1000 Flight Hours

Congrats! that is a huge accomplishment
by chriszdc
Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Sad News - Ken Dundon has Died
Replies: 9
Views: 30385

Re: Sad News - Ken Dundon has Died

oh that is too bad. :cry:
by chriszdc
Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
Replies: 17
Views: 55153

Re: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage

I have flown for various VAs. All have allowed time acceleration in some form. Most were of the variety of 'not recommended' with a restriction of - if time acceleration is used, it may only be used up to 4x in cruise flight. Climb and descent/approach not authorized. I've been here 15yrs or so, so ...
by chriszdc
Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: SunAir Express Announces Boeing 777 Service
Replies: 9
Views: 12157

Re: SunAir Express Announces Boeing 777 Service

ya, Delta has two outrageous ones.

Atlanta to Mumbai and

Atlanta to Tokyo