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THE LOUNGE / Happy Fourth of July
« on: July 04, 2017, 08:43:45 AM »
Wishing all a happy and safe Fourth of July.
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GALLERY / Re: Land Down Under Gallery Contest
« on: May 04, 2017, 06:27:11 PM »
Thanks Marty the line of planes is constant some guys are really moving I tend to sit back a bit and enjoy the scenery and have a schooner of beer now and then.
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GALLERY / Re: MD-82 Repaint UPDATE
« on: March 09, 2017, 09:53:01 AM »
Looks like she is nearly ready to go great job!!!
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GALLERY / Re: MD-82 Repaint
« on: March 09, 2017, 09:51:38 AM »
Looking good to me painting is a foreign art to me but am glad to hear about the CLS MD as I have looked at it a few times. Keep up the good work Mike. 
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New Members of TWVA / Re: New Kansas City Pilot
« on: February 26, 2017, 05:25:43 PM »
Welcome Neil back together again glad to see you in the sky with us.
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GALLERY / Re: leaving Geneva in the Connie
« on: February 14, 2017, 11:04:25 AM »
Beautiful shot love the connie as well
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THE LOUNGE / R. I. P Bob Hoover
« on: October 30, 2016, 07:44:59 PM »
It was recently reported that Bob Hoover has passed at the age of 94. Those who get the Flightaware or have access to the EAA web page can read about his fantastic life and watch some videos. Bob was always a hero to me as I had the opportunity to see him perform three times at our small local airshow at KCON. This was in the 1980"s and earl 1990's prior to the 911 concerns. The field was open with no fences so I could get within a arms length of Bob as he entered his Shriek. Always a gentlemen with a smile and that Panama Hat on his head. Fortunately he remained active through the later years and was quite productive up to the time of his death as I understand it.
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THE LOUNGE / Re: It's good to be home..
« on: October 22, 2016, 11:09:39 AM »
Welcome back Pam,
Glad to have you back at JFK I joined in 2012 so we have not met until now. Glad to see that you are returning with expertise and interest in the flight simulator hobby. I come from an aviation family as my Dad and I both soloed at age 20 and he went on to work as a mechanic for Northeast Airlines and American Export during the days of the Dc3 and Sikorsky VS 44 flying boats having spent time at KLGA Marine Terminal in the early 1940"s. My aviation career was shortened due to the inability to pass the eye exam for a commercial rating and a small wallet. I flew RC for 25 years and took up flight simulator in 2002 and am working toward my 5000th hour as we speak. I enjoy forum interaction and am glad you have something to add as I am always checking. My flight simulator interest is far and wide from historic props to the 737-800 etc. Just recently thanks to my daughter's 70th birthday present to me I flew a full scale 737-800 simulator at "Boston Flight Experience" in Burlington Mass. Although not full motion it is full size and is a $177,000 computer set up with all the bells and whistles in place. It is at a professional level although not to the same degree as the multimillion dollar units.
The unit is owned by a New Zealand Company and is the only one of its type in the USA which at times professional pilots utilize in personal preparation for transitioning into the 737 aircraft. My flight was $235.00 for the hour but frequent users can fly for $189 and can fly the same procedures as done in the units that cost $2,400 per hour. So it was a fantastic experience I did two circuits at KBOS linked by a touch and go the second of which was done at night. Then I transitioned to the approach at KaiTak and flew two rounds there the second of which was on instruments at minimums. After an hour of success I was totally mentally and physically drained given that the entire operation was flown by hand with auto throttle assist. However very successful operating within acceptable standards for safe landings.
My instructor pilot acted as copilot handling the FMC programing and I handled the flaps, speeds, gear and hand flying. Fortunately he was there for me with the check list callouts to make for an excellent experience. The big thing I noticed from our computer sims is how heavy the controls were. The pressure required was more like driving a heavy truck without power steering and I tended to put more rudder pressure then required. In fact my bumb shoulder took a beating and may well limit future visits.
Glad to have you back at JFK I joined in 2012 so we have not met until now. Glad to see that you are returning with expertise and interest in the flight simulator hobby. I come from an aviation family as my Dad and I both soloed at age 20 and he went on to work as a mechanic for Northeast Airlines and American Export during the days of the Dc3 and Sikorsky VS 44 flying boats having spent time at KLGA Marine Terminal in the early 1940"s. My aviation career was shortened due to the inability to pass the eye exam for a commercial rating and a small wallet. I flew RC for 25 years and took up flight simulator in 2002 and am working toward my 5000th hour as we speak. I enjoy forum interaction and am glad you have something to add as I am always checking. My flight simulator interest is far and wide from historic props to the 737-800 etc. Just recently thanks to my daughter's 70th birthday present to me I flew a full scale 737-800 simulator at "Boston Flight Experience" in Burlington Mass. Although not full motion it is full size and is a $177,000 computer set up with all the bells and whistles in place. It is at a professional level although not to the same degree as the multimillion dollar units.
The unit is owned by a New Zealand Company and is the only one of its type in the USA which at times professional pilots utilize in personal preparation for transitioning into the 737 aircraft. My flight was $235.00 for the hour but frequent users can fly for $189 and can fly the same procedures as done in the units that cost $2,400 per hour. So it was a fantastic experience I did two circuits at KBOS linked by a touch and go the second of which was done at night. Then I transitioned to the approach at KaiTak and flew two rounds there the second of which was on instruments at minimums. After an hour of success I was totally mentally and physically drained given that the entire operation was flown by hand with auto throttle assist. However very successful operating within acceptable standards for safe landings.
My instructor pilot acted as copilot handling the FMC programing and I handled the flaps, speeds, gear and hand flying. Fortunately he was there for me with the check list callouts to make for an excellent experience. The big thing I noticed from our computer sims is how heavy the controls were. The pressure required was more like driving a heavy truck without power steering and I tended to put more rudder pressure then required. In fact my bumb shoulder took a beating and may well limit future visits.
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GALLERY / Re: Quality Wings 757
« on: August 09, 2016, 08:24:51 AM »
Nice screen shot Marty I have had great luck with the Quality 757 has realism but not to the point of overkill given set up time is reasonable.
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THE LOUNGE / Re: Some not so good news
« on: February 11, 2016, 05:43:21 PM »
Great news Brian I have been in your spot 15 years ago when I had surgery for Prostate cancer the days seem to become more special over night.
Thanks for the follow up.
Thanks for the follow up.
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THE LOUNGE / Re: Some not so good news
« on: January 31, 2016, 04:15:27 PM »
Thinking of you Brian and will keep you in my prayers.
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THE LOUNGE / Re: Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Weekend...
« on: July 04, 2015, 08:42:24 AM »
Yes indead have a safe and happy fourth
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