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by Marty_Becker
Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: GCLP - Freeware
Replies: 0
Views: 7341

GCLP - Freeware

Nice freeware, FSX-only version of GCLP - Gran Canaria International

http://www.sim-giants.com/products.asp?mc=3

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by Marty_Becker
Thu Dec 16, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: POLL: FSFK Score and Critique
Replies: 13
Views: 10897

Re: POLL: FSFK Score and Critique

I wonder what the comments of the recent posts would be if FSPassengers was chosen as a mechanism to submit flight reports instead of FSFK. Many VAs are going this route. Not only do you get critiqued like FSFK, but your passengers have a voice. In addition, you would have to deal with random emerge...
by Marty_Becker
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: SunAir Express Feedback
Topic: Gates
Replies: 2
Views: 5078

Re: Gates

For the Zurich (LSZH) hub, B737 and E190 aircraft should use Dock/Terminal A. B777 aircraft should use Dock/Terminal E.

In real operations at LSZH, Swiss and Star Alliance partners use Dock A for European flights. Dock E is used for all longhaul flights and all other non-partner airline flights.
by Marty_Becker
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Cargo
Replies: 1
Views: 5490

Re: Cargo

Look a few topics down for the discussion on Preflight Actions. Also search the overall forum for Topcat, because it is discussed in various topics.
by Marty_Becker
Sat Aug 28, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: SunAir Express Feedback
Topic: The future of SAX
Replies: 9
Views: 8847

Re: The future of SAX

Shawn, This is the normal progression of SunAir moving forward to keep up with the times. If we didn't we would still be submitting pilot reports that consisted of one line of text, either to our hub chief or publicly to a message board as we did in 1992 and a few years after that. I am sure pilots ...
by Marty_Becker
Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: SunAir Express Feedback
Topic: New Hub
Replies: 3
Views: 5702

Re: New Hub

Dave Blake
Dave Vega
Marty Becker
Roy Brent
by Marty_Becker
Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
Replies: 17
Views: 55030

Re: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage

I know that several pilots use third party software that allows the "co-pilot" to take over the flight deck duties. This is a realistic option.
by Marty_Becker
Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
Replies: 17
Views: 55030

Re: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage

A quote from by Jim Swanson in his early SAX manual: ""All of this may look complicated, but we are striving for realism."
by Marty_Becker
Sat May 29, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: POLL: Max Touchdown Rate Allowed
Replies: 10
Views: 8391

Re: POLL: Max Touchdown Rate Allowed

From Jan 2006: http://www.sunairexpress.com/saxforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=255 My thoughts: A proper touchdown starts with a stabilized approach, which consists of proper speed for the current aircraft configuration. For every airspeed and aircraft configuration, there is a power setting that wil...
by Marty_Becker
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:22 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Descent Rate Descrepencies
Replies: 3
Views: 5668

Re: Descent Rate Descrepencies

Jim, First, what is your interpretation of what is being recorded? Is it the average descent rate from cruise to touchdown? From your post, I think this is what you are asking about. In fact, FASCARS and FSFK record the current rate of descent at wheel touchdown. ( ie. -50 being a very soft landing;...
by Marty_Becker
Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: SunAir Express Feedback
Topic: Suspect Flight Time
Replies: 5
Views: 6905

Re: Suspect Flight Time

Flight Aware provides real flight routes. Here is the Swiss flight page for KORD-LSZH: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/SWR9 I just used Route Finder and got the following route: KORD DCT KUBBS J547 FNT J94 ECK J546 YQB J560 YRI J568 YGP J572 YJT J581 YQX NATU DOLIP UM142 INSUN UN160 PIGOP UL851 M...
by Marty_Becker
Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: SunAir Express Feedback
Topic: Suspect Flight Time
Replies: 5
Views: 6905

Re: Suspect Flight Time

Jim, The published flight time is good. If you check the flight map for your flight, you will see that you flew to the coast of Africa and then north to Europe. Definitely, not the most direct flight from KORD to LSZH. :wink: The reason you made it to LSZH was that you were using unlimited fuel. You...
by Marty_Becker
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:10 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Visual PMDG 747 Standard Procedure Guide
Replies: 3
Views: 5556

Re: Visual PMDG 747 Standard Procedure Guide

Nice find, Dave! Add this to the couple of other B747 tutorials out there and it makes a nice set of reference material.
by Marty_Becker
Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Flight Sim 2006 (FSX) and Add-ons
Topic: BBJ
Replies: 6
Views: 8517

Re: BBJ

Shawn,

Fred Meyers, SAX779, converted an FSX 737 to a BBJ. Try contacting him if he does not respond here.
by Marty_Becker
Sun Jun 28, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: FS9 & FSX Flight Plan Files for SAX Scheduled Flights
Replies: 7
Views: 3569

Re: Poll: FS9 & FSX Flight Plan Files for SAX Scheduled Flights

Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide the overseas routes that use the NATS. These routes change daily, which is why you see: http://rfinder.asalink.net/free/. Check use SIDs, use STARs, Ease transitions and enable NATs or use http://www.flightaware.com to find real routings. Route Links and...
by Marty_Becker
Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
Topic: Rich Gasperin Promoted to Senior Captain
Replies: 6
Views: 10705

Re: Rich Gasperin Promoted to Senior Captain

Congratulations, Rich!!
by Marty_Becker
Wed May 27, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: How do I get There On Time?
Replies: 12
Views: 11772

Re: How do I get There On Time?

Verify that your paths are correct. These are under the Options menu item. Also, be sure that you have selected what type of export you want from the Export To... dropdown menu.
by Marty_Becker
Mon May 25, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: SunAir Express Announces Boeing 777 Service
Replies: 9
Views: 12144

Re: SunAir Express Announces Boeing 777 Service

SunAir Express B777-200LR after delivery at Tampa.

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by Marty_Becker
Sun May 17, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: Flight Sim 2004 (FS9) and Add-ons
Topic: PMDG B737 NG2.0 for FS2004
Replies: 6
Views: 12227

Re: PMDG B737 NG2.0 for FS2004

There is a tutorial in the SAX file library called: 737ngadvtutorialv2.zip

Download it and read it over. Yes, it is more complicated than loading up a FS flight plan in the default GPS and flying, but the time spent will enhance your simming experience.
by Marty_Becker
Thu May 07, 2009 1:15 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Is it really that bad to come in early?
Replies: 10
Views: 11586

Re: Is it really that bad to come in early?

There is also a pattern in certain flight logs where pilots who arrive TOO early and then sit on the ground or taxi VERY slowly for 20, 30 minutes or more before setting their parking brake, thus "arriving on-time."
by Marty_Becker
Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:45 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Time to Talk Acceleration?
Replies: 12
Views: 14189

Re: Time to Talk Acceleration?

Should the situations where pilots land without any remaining fuel or land with descent rates greater than -500fpm+ be grounds for either discarding the flight report or not crediting the hours flown?
by Marty_Becker
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Help With Multiplayer Session ATC
Replies: 4
Views: 6528

Re: Help With Multiplayer Session ATC

Matt: Several of us fly on Vatsim and a couple of us are or have been controllers on Vatsim. Rich Walls is a controller instructor on Vatsim, Chris Saunders is a Vatsim controller and real-life controller and I have controlled in the Swiss Vacc in the past. I put up a post some time ago in the Vatsi...