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by Dave Blake
Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 (MFS2020) and Add-ons
Topic: Tom's Hardware Review of FS2020 with Setup Tips
Replies: 0
Views: 36715

Tom's Hardware Review of FS2020 with Setup Tips

You may find some useful info in this "Tom's Hardware" review of FS2020 titled: "Microsoft Flight Simulator Performance and Benchmarks: Your PC May Need an Upgrade".

https://www.tomshardware.com/features/m ... quirements
by Dave Blake
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Fun Flights
Topic: Around the World Flight
Replies: 59
Views: 321534

Re: Around the World Flight

I'm please to report that Xavier Hutin, SAX789, is now a member of the Around The World Club. Congratulations Xavier! FLT - DEP - ARR - TYPE - BLK - NM 7348 - RKSI - ZSPD - B747 - 1.9 - 603 7352 - ZSPD - PANC - B747 - 7.8 - 3971 7313B - PANC - KLAX - B747 - 4.5 - 2073 7353 - KLAX - KGRK - B747 - 2.5...
by Dave Blake
Sat Jul 18, 2020 1:58 pm
Forum: Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 (MFS2020) and Add-ons
Topic: Best Computers For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Replies: 3
Views: 24714

Best Computers For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Here's some info about what you will need for Microsoft Flight Sim 2020.

Best gaming computers to build or buy for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020:
https://9to5toys.com/2020/07/17/best-co ... ator-2020/
by Dave Blake
Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Screen Shots, Photos and Videos
Topic: Crossing the North Atlantic in a DC-3
Replies: 0
Views: 34213

Crossing the North Atlantic in a DC-3

You might enjoy watching this 4-part video VLOG about how a group of people who flying a PanAm livery Douglas DC-3 across the Atlantic to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... -pMmuaJJJ5
by Dave Blake
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: New B767 flights from KBOS to European Countries and Brazil
Replies: 0
Views: 40618

New B767 flights from KBOS to European Countries and Brazil

New B767 flights have been added from Boston, MA (KBOS) to various European countries and Brazil. Flights are 2233 - 2244. 2233 KBOS EHAM 2234 EHAM KBOS 2235 KBOS EIDW 2236 EIDW KBOS 2237 KBOS LFPG 2238 LFPG KBOS 2239 KBOS EGLL 2240 EGLL KBOS 2241 KBOS LOWW 2242 LOWW KBOS 2243 KBOS SBGR 2244 SBGR K...
by Dave Blake
Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: New B747 passenger flights from St. Louis, MO, USA
Replies: 1
Views: 10032

New B747 passenger flights from St. Louis, MO, USA

To restore the glory days when TWA flew jumbos out of St. Louis (KSTL), SunAir Express has added some new B747 passenger flights. The new flights from KSTL are: 30 & 31 - Tokyo Narita, Japan (RJAA) 32 & 33 - Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Spain (LEMD) 34 & 35 - Munich, Germany (EDDM) 36 ...
by Dave Blake
Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: When Will The Production Of The Boeing 747 End?
Replies: 1
Views: 8655

When Will The Production Of The Boeing 747 End?

The iconic ‘queen of the skies’ has reigned supreme for over 50 years. Since its introduction with Pan Am in 1970, the Boeing 747 has found a home with airlines all over the world, and has won the heart of many an avgeek in the process. But, with just 17 aircraft in the production queue and no new o...
by Dave Blake
Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Build an ADS-B Receiver - PiAware
Replies: 27
Views: 4441877

Re: Build an ADS-B Receiver - PiAware

airifr wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:16 am Just spotted a Nippon Cargo :D
Sweet! Keep 'em flying!
by Dave Blake
Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:52 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Unforgotten: The Lost Airlines of the US
Replies: 3
Views: 11108

Re: Unforgotten: The Lost Airlines of the US

I can remember when Ozark used to have regular service at my hometown airport KRFD to KDTW. I'm pretty sure Norhwest used to have service from KRFD to KMSP long ago, too.
by Dave Blake
Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Build an ADS-B Receiver - PiAware
Replies: 27
Views: 4441877

Re: Build an ADS-B Receiver - PiAware

Here's updated links to my ADS-B feeder maps & stats. Home Feeder in Loves Park: http://98.222.116.153:8080/ Work Feeder in Rockford: http://98.227.87.26:8080/ My FlightAware Stats: https://flightaware.com/adsb/stats/user/dblake5356 I had to repair my antenna at home a few months back. After abo...
by Dave Blake
Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:30 pm
Forum: Screen Shots, Photos and Videos
Topic: The Computer Chronicles - Flight Simulators (1990)
Replies: 0
Views: 42871

The Computer Chronicles - Flight Simulators (1990)

Here is an episode of the TV show "Computer Chronicles" from 1990. This 30 minute show includes a brief review of subLOGIC's "Fight Assignment: ATP". SunAir Express originally only used ATP.

by Dave Blake
Thu Nov 21, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Avatar Airlines: America’s New All-747 Airline (Maybe?)
Replies: 1
Views: 5740

Avatar Airlines: America’s New All-747 Airline (Maybe?)

Avatar Airlines filed with the US Department of Transportation for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Essentially Avatar Airlines wants to launch domestic flights exclusively with 747s. Avatar Airlines hopes to be an ultra low cost carrier, with 747-400s that have 580+ seats. That wi...
by Dave Blake
Thu Jul 11, 2019 12:48 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Japanese Hotel has Life Size Flight Simulator
Replies: 2
Views: 7714

Japanese Hotel has Life Size Flight Simulator

Next time you are in Tokyo you should stay at this hotel. https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2019/7/11/20690062/japanese-hotel-flight-simulator-boeing-737-800-cockpit?fbclid=IwAR328eLYXCL7a83IkU6XdWtmXMTFrkYtetW43putjSxcmtYTaNi4VM72qlY https://kotaku.com/enormous-flight-simulator-installed-in-tokyo-hotel...
by Dave Blake
Sat Jun 01, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: 737Max UPDATE 30 May 2019 FAA-737NG
Replies: 0
Views: 32541

737Max UPDATE 30 May 2019 FAA-737NG

Will the 737NG be part of the ungrounding of the 737Max?

by Dave Blake
Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:01 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: 737 Max Update 29 April 2019 'The Cost'
Replies: 0
Views: 23129

737 Max Update 29 April 2019 'The Cost'

Latest info about the B737 MAX including the cost of this to Boeing.

by Dave Blake
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:37 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Founding of the Term "Cockpit"
Replies: 0
Views: 23063

Founding of the Term "Cockpit"

Ever wonder where the term "Cockpit" came from?

Jump to 2:10 in this video if you don't want to watch the entire video.


by Dave Blake
Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: 737 Max UPDATE 14 April 2019 "The Fix"
Replies: 1
Views: 9242

737 Max UPDATE 14 April 2019 "The Fix"

From an airline pilot perspective.

by Dave Blake
Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: 737 Max Update 10 April 2019 Runaway Stab Trim Procedures
Replies: 0
Views: 17223

737 Max Update 10 April 2019 Runaway Stab Trim Procedures

We review the Boeing procedures and compare them to what we know so far in the preliminary report of Ethiopian Flt #302.
PRELIMINARY REPORT:
http://www.ecaa.gov.et/documents/20435/ ... T-AVJ).pdf

by Dave Blake
Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: 5 Things You Likely Never Knew About Boeing's 747
Replies: 0
Views: 11597

5 Things You Likely Never Knew About Boeing's 747

Last Saturday (09Feb2019) marked the 50th anniversary of the 747 jumbo jet era; back when Pan Am ferried American tourists to and from Europe and iPhones were still just a twinkle in Steve Jobs’ eye. But Boeing’s big gamble on the world’s first twin-aisle commercial aircraft not only went on to pay ...
by Dave Blake
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:10 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: The Boeing 747 Celebrates 50 Years In Service
Replies: 1
Views: 5018

The Boeing 747 Celebrates 50 Years In Service

One of the most majestic jets to ever fly in our skies and to capture the world’s imagination is the Boeing 747. And now we can celebrate together as the mighty 747 turns 50. Where was the 747 born? Originally, in 1969 the 747 was conceived to be a new military freighter for the US Air Force. You ca...
by Dave Blake
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: World’s Last Passenger B727 Just Flew for the Last Time
Replies: 0
Views: 11455

World’s Last Passenger B727 Just Flew for the Last Time

On Sunday (2019-01-13), an airplane that used to be the most popular in the world flew its last scheduled flight with passengers. A Boeing 727 operated its final passenger flight, between two Iranian cities. The flight was operated by Iranian airline Iran Aseman Airlines, the last to operate the pas...
by Dave Blake
Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:02 am
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions & Helpful Information
Topic: Win Zip
Replies: 2
Views: 9254

Re: Win Zip

I recently had maintenance done to my computer...They messed up my FSFK files...While trying to re-install Win Zip blocks me from getting into the SAX FSFK instruction manual and all aircraft downloads... Do I have to buy this to get into the file... Thanks!! Have you tried uninstalling WinZip sinc...
by Dave Blake
Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:31 am
Forum: Pilots Lounge - The Sky's the Limit!
Topic: Last Christmas for American Airlines MD-80 Fleet
Replies: 3
Views: 8158

Re: Last Christmas for American Airlines MD-80 Fleet

Did SunAir Express ever use the MD83? I think I remember flying it a while ago. Yes, SAX did fly the MD83 "Mad Dog" for use with FS98 and FS2002. The MD83 SAX livery is still in the SAX file library near the bottom in the "Archived Filed" section. I remember logging some SAX fli...
by Dave Blake
Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:19 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights
Replies: 4
Views: 12547

Poll: Preferred Flight Sim for Your SAX Flights

What are you use now as your primary flight sim for your SAX flights? This poll will run until February 15, 2019 and you may change your vote if needed. You must login to vote. I run this poll about once a year to see which flight sim SAX pilots are using now for their flights. The last poll ended ...