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by Dave Blake
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: New SunAir Express Subsidiary: SunAir Europa
Replies: 0
Views: 2221

New SunAir Express Subsidiary: SunAir Europa

TAMPA, Florida: 09Aug 2010 /Newswire/ -- SunAir Express VA, the world’s first virtual airline, announced today that effective 13 August 2010 it will close its hub in Brussels, Belgium (EBBR) due to the expiration of a temporary permit to operate in the European Union. European aviation regulations p...
by Dave Blake
Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
Topic: Peter Meyerson Promoted to A320 Type Rating
Replies: 4
Views: 9505

Peter Meyerson Promoted to A320 Type Rating

I am pleased to announce that Captain Peter Meyerson SAX339 has successfully passed his SunAir Express checkride and is now left seat rated for the A320. Please congratulate Captain Meyerson on his achievement.

Well done Peter!
by Dave Blake
Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
Replies: 17
Views: 55389

Re: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage

Dave. S wrote:What was the point of having a poll & then allowing acceleration before poll ends ?? Looked like majority was against it anyway, i dont understand that one ??
Dave SAX743: You were right. I made a mistake and I have corrected it. I am sorry.
by Dave Blake
Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: Flight Simulator & Computer Tips, Problems & Questions
Topic: B767
Replies: 4
Views: 8633

Re: B767

I'm afraid I don't have any reference material to suggest. Maybe someone else does. But if Mr. Auto Pilot isn't following the ILS very well maybe going manual about 500 FT AGL or sooner is the answer.
by Dave Blake
Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
Replies: 17
Views: 55389

Re: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage

What was the point of having a poll & then allowing acceleration before poll ends ?? Looked like majority was against it anyway, i dont understand that one ?? Dave, I did not wait for the poll to end since enough had already voted and voiced an opinion which told me what I needed to know. Did y...
by Dave Blake
Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
Replies: 17
Views: 55389

Re: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage

Here's another question to the pilots:
Would you continue to fly for SunAir Express if you couldn't use accelerated time mode?
by Dave Blake
Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage
Replies: 17
Views: 55389

Poll: Accelerated Time Mode Usage

The subject of using Accelerated Time Mode while flying SAX routes has been coming up. The current SAX OPS manual states: ============================= 3.G. Accelerated Time Mode: Using the flight simulator accelerated time mode is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED as its use does not align with the SunAir Express...
by Dave Blake
Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Flight Simulator & Computer Tips, Problems & Questions
Topic: Micosoft Stops Support of Windoes XP SP2
Replies: 0
Views: 6913

Micosoft Stops Support of Windoes XP SP2

Beginning Tuesday 13Jul2010, Microsoft will stop providing support and providing security updates for Windows XP Service Pack 2. If you are not using XP SP3 you should upgrade (for free) to SP3 ASAP. Find MY COMPUTER then RIGHT-MOUSE-CLICK on it and select PROPERTIES to find out what version of Wind...
by Dave Blake
Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: What Is Your Primary Flight Sim for SAX Flights?
Replies: 10
Views: 24187

Re: Poll: What Is Your Primary Flight Sim for SAX Flights?

One question....what is the benefit of using FS9 over FSX? I have both and am not sure if I can get better graphics (higher level) if I go back to FS9. FSX has higher detailed graphics then FS9. The trade-off is lower frame rates unless you have a fast system with plenty of Ram and a good video boa...
by Dave Blake
Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: What Is Your Primary Flight Sim for SAX Flights?
Replies: 10
Views: 24187

Re: Poll: What Is Your Primary Flight Sim for SAX Flights?

I'm still using FS9 as my primary Flight Sim. I have FSX and it runs pretty good on my system but I guess I'm just too used to FS9 to switch to FSX and FSNav won't run on FSX. My system: AMD 2.8G X2 5600 AM2 Dual Core 4GB Ram 800Mhz DDR2 Nvidia 8800GTS 320MB video Windows XP Home Main Add-ons: FSFK ...
by Dave Blake
Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: What Is Your Primary Flight Sim for SAX Flights?
Replies: 10
Views: 24187

Poll: What Is Your Primary Flight Sim for SAX Flights?

I do this about once a year and it is that time again. What do you use as your primary flight sim for your SAX flights. FS9 won last year over FSX 10 to 4. Who will win this year? This poll will run for 30 days and you can only vote once. Your comments are always welcomed. How about this? Tell us ab...
by Dave Blake
Sun Jun 27, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Add YouTube Video Inside SAX Forum Post
Replies: 0
Views: 6904

Add YouTube Video Inside SAX Forum Post

You can now include a YouTube video inside a SAX forum post. To do this click the "youtube" button on the menu and place the vidio ID number of the YouTube video between the youtube tags. The video ID string is the part after v= in the URL Example: [youtube] We7qdE4pMtk [/youtube] You can ...
by Dave Blake
Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Screen Shots, Photos and Videos
Topic: Add YouTube Video Inside SAX Forum Post - Updated
Replies: 0
Views: 5911

Add YouTube Video Inside SAX Forum Post - Updated

You can include a YouTube video inside a SAX forum post. To do this click the "YouTubeVideo" button on the menu and place the video ID of the YouTube video between the YouTubeVideo tags. Example: [youtube] vKoG5L8Fi9c [/youtube] The ID is in the URL after the watch?v=. Example: https://www...
by Dave Blake
Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:11 pm
Forum: Fun Flights
Topic: Around the World Flight
Replies: 59
Views: 322347

Re: Around the World Flight

Well, I've gone and done it a second time now. I only managed one flight per month, so it was like taking a slow boat to China, but I got 'er done. KSFO-KTPA, 14FEB2010, 4.7hrs, 2157nm KTPA-EBBR, 01MAR2010, 8.8hrs, 4138nm EBBR-WSSS, 22APR2010, 11.9hrs, 5813nm WSSS-YSSY, 23MAY2010, 7.8hrs, 3533nm YS...
by Dave Blake
Fri May 28, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
Topic: Dave Straw Promoted to B777 Type Rating
Replies: 2
Views: 8536

Dave Straw Promoted to B777 Type Rating

I am pleased to announce that Captain Dave Straw SAX743 has successfully passed his SunAir Express checkride and is now left seat rated for the B777. Please congratulate Captain Straw on his achievement.

Well done Dave!
by Dave Blake
Fri May 28, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: POLL: Max Touchdown Rate Allowed
Replies: 10
Views: 8409

POLL: Max Touchdown Rate Allowed

SunAir Express prides itself with having experienced pilots that should be able to land an aircraft with a touchdown rate under -500 ft/min. There has been a number of flights recorded to the POC lately with some very hard touchdown rates that in real-live would have require major repair and mainten...
by Dave Blake
Mon May 17, 2010 8:56 pm
Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
Topic: New Senior Captain: Phillip Blondeau
Replies: 4
Views: 10950

New Senior Captain: Phillip Blondeau

Congratulations to Senior Captain Phillip Blondeau SAX742 on passing the 500 flight hours mark!

Well done Phill and keep 'em flying! :D
by Dave Blake
Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
Topic: Shawn Hackler Promoted to B777 Type Rating
Replies: 1
Views: 7574

Shawn Hackler Promoted to B777 Type Rating

I am pleased to announce that Captain Shawn Hackler SAX781 has successfully passed his SunAir Express checkride and is now left seat rated for the B777. Please congratulate Captain Hackler on his achievement.

Well done Shawn!
by Dave Blake
Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: Flight Sim 2004 (FS9) and Add-ons
Topic: Does FS9 Run On Windows 7?
Replies: 2
Views: 6613

Re: Does FS9 Run On Windows 7?

kdundon wrote:Yup, been running both FSX and FS9 on 64bit Win 7 Pro for months now. Very nice upgrade. Ken
I'm guessing that you don't have any issues with FSFK on Win7. Have you tried using FSACARS on Win7? Just wanted to make sure that we don't have any compatibility problems with Win7 users.
by Dave Blake
Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:39 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: How to Create a Flight Plan File for MS Flight Sim
Replies: 4
Views: 8041

How to Create a Flight Plan File for MS Flight Sim

First find the best route and then have a tool that would convert that route into a Microsoft Flight Simulator plan file. The tool would automate having you to enter a flight plan waypoint by waypoint. Here is just one option. This option is FREE. For this example SAX flight #10 KTPA to EBBR is used...
by Dave Blake
Fri Mar 19, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: Flight Sim 2004 (FS9) and Add-ons
Topic: Does FS9 Run On Windows 7?
Replies: 2
Views: 6613

Does FS9 Run On Windows 7?

Just checking to see if anyone is running FS9 on a Windows 7 machine yet. Does it work?
by Dave Blake
Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:02 pm
Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
Topic: Karlton Bagby Promoted to Command Captain
Replies: 5
Views: 10171

Karlton Bagby Promoted to Command Captain

I am pleased to announce that SFO hub Captain Karlton Bagby SAX579 has surpassed the 1,000 flight hours mark and now holds the highest SunAir Express pilot rating of "Command Captain". Please congratulate Captain Bagby on his achievement.

Congratulations Karlton!
by Dave Blake
Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:51 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2 New Airports Added to Schedule - KJAC & CYYJ
Replies: 0
Views: 2377

2 New Airports Added to Schedule - KJAC & CYYJ

Two new airports have been added the SAX flight schedule:
-Jackson Hole, Jackson WY - KJAC
-Victoria Int'l, BC, Canada - CYYJ

Enjoy!
by Dave Blake
Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Check Rides & Promotions
Topic: Shawn Hackler Promoted to B747 Type Rating
Replies: 3
Views: 10226

Shawn Hackler Promoted to B747 Type Rating

I am pleased to announce that Captain Shawn Hackler SAX781 has successfully passed his SunAir Express checkride and is now left seat rated for the B747. Please congratulate Captain Hackler on his achievement.

Well done Shawn and enjoy flying the Queen of the Skies.
by Dave Blake
Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Vertical Landing Speed
Replies: 2
Views: 6343

Re: Vertical Landing Speed

Does anyone know at what point the Vertical Landing Speed is measured. Does it begin at initial decent, final approach or somewhere in between. I try to keep my descent rates pretty consistent, but the averages seem to come out all over the charts. One day greaser club the next day big red ugly ove...