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Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  John Jester joins us to discuss the American Airlines DC crash that happened last week, we take a look at a close call between a C172 and a Ryanair aircraft, an A320 gets a nose job and in the military we take a look at a few documentaries coming to screens near you.  Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66  Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com  or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Harry und Steffen erzählen kurz, was bei ihnen los war. Christoph brachte interessante Infos zur Boeing 720-023B. Es gab technische Einblicke in die B52 und B757-300, inklusive Details zu Rumpfflex und Doubler. Wir haben die Geschichte von Pan Am Flight 845 besprochen und wir haben über einen 18-stündigen Ferry-Flug in einer C172 diskutiert. Zum Schluss gab's noch technische Themen wie die Accessory Gearbox und Fragen zur 767 RAT. Die Folge endet mit einer Anekdote und der Verabschiedung.

Das Fliegen mit dem iPad ist zu einer ganz normalen Tätigkeit geworden. Wer sich als Flugschüler noch mit der Flugplanung und dem Weight & Balance rumschlagen muss, dem hat der Privatpilot einiges voraus. Schnell ein paar Knöpfe und Parameter verschoben und schon ist die Startrollstrecke für die C172 komplett berechnet. Worauf Ihr beim Kauf und bei der Befestigung und der Installation von den verschieben Apps achten sollte, das haben Johannen ich in dieser heutigen Folge für Euch versucht herauszufinden.

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Have Kim's guesses of common nonconformities improved as we move along in this series? Find out how she does as we discuss some of the most common nonconformities during aggregate testing in regards to general equipment, AASHTO T 11/ASTM C117 and AASHTO T 27/ASTM C136.Related information:S4 E32: Common Findings in Concrete Assessments: ASTM C138, C172, C173, C231, C617, C1231S4 E18: FAQ - What is the difference between an observation and a nonconformity?S3 E34: Sieve Requirements and ASTM E11S2 E05: FAQ - Which report findings are required to be resolved?Behind the Screens: Determining the Sufficiency of Mechanical Sieving DevicesSieves: Making the Grade, Part ISieves: Making the Grade, Part 2Balances 101How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report FindingsAASHTO re:source Policy and Guidance on Go-No-Go Gauges 

In this "Common Findings" episode, we continue with the concrete series and discuss ASTM C138, C172, C173, C231, C617, and C1231.  As a refresher, in this series, Kim blindly tries to guess some of the most common nonconformities in concrete assessment reports, and then Brian shares the actual findings and some possible ways to resolve them. Related information: Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C138, C172, C173, C231, C617, C1231 companion documentS4 E29: Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C31, C39, C78, C511 S4 E26: Common Findings in Concrete Assessments - ASTM C1077S4 E18: FAQ - What is the difference between an observation and a nonconformity?S3 E10: Common Concrete Nonconformities S2 E05: FAQ - Which report findings are required to be resolved?How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings

First up this week is FedEx and UPS, who both seem to have too many pilots.  FedEx and UPS have advised pilots to take severance offers and move to American Airlines subsidiary PSA.  PSA is offering existing FedEx and USP pilots a $250,000 bonus and a left seat job in Embraer and CRJ regional jets.  While $250,000 sounds like a ton of money, it's less than a year's pay for senior captains at UPS and FedEx. FedEx went as far as saying they don't have enough business to keep all their pilots fully employed.  Fedex VP of flight operations said  “While I understand this is not something that will appeal to every pilot, for those of you who are frustrated with current flight hours, career progression, or have just been on the fence about available options, you may consider this unique opportunity enough of an incentive to make a move,” Some speculations say FedEx may have 700 extra pilots or more as shipping volumes have turned down.  We'll keep you updated if we see anything else about this!  Next up this week is a man in Omaha who pointed a green laser at a helicopter.  34 Year Old Richard Detty was on a smoke break when he shined the laser at buildings to see how far it would go before turning the laser on a helicopter. The helicopter turned out to be a police helicopter who found the location of the laser using a camera array. Getty was arrested and pled guilty stating “I was not aware it was a crime,” and “I regret my actions.”. Getty was sentenced to 15 months in prison and two years of supervised release. Don't point lasers at aircraft.  The third story this week is a scale B29, which collided with a golf cart injuring a bystander. The incident occurred at Glendale Airport near Kokomo, Indiana.  The replica B29 has a 50 foot wingspan, is 35 feet long, and is driven by four Honda Fit car engines.  The 35% replica of the B29 Superfortress was on landing when it drifted and struck a golf card causing the cart to rollover and knock a women filming the landing unconscious.  The pilot of the scale replica was apparently uninjured. Crazy story!  Last up this week is a lucky pilot in Florida who survived a night time crash in the Everglades. A pilot in a C172 crashed into alligator infested waters around 4AM from an altitude of 2000 feet.  The aircraft, owned by a flight school wasn't reported missing until 10:30 the following morning.  Miami-Dade fire Rescue located the down Skyhawk with the Pilot sitting on the wing of the sunken airplane.  The pilot of the 172 was then winched into the Fire Rescue helicopter with a non-life threatening leg injury.  Another crazy story with a happy outcome! Alright, that's it!  Have a great weekend, and we'll see you next week!  https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/florida-pilot-survives-crash-landing-and-several-hours-in-the-everglades/ https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/omaha-man-gets-15-months-in-prison-for-aiming-laser-pointer-at-police-helicopter/ https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/fedex-pilots-advised-to-work-for-regional-airline/ https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/193-ups-pilots-take-buyouts-regional-offers-soft-landing https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/woman-hurt-in-collision-with-scaled-piloted-b-29-replica/

Mit den Freunden und der Familie einen längeren Urlaub antreten. Mit vier Personen und Gepäck ist eine C172 schnell an Ihrer Kapazitätsgrenze. Da denkt der Ein oder andere vielleicht darüber nach, zwei Sitze mehr im Flieger wären vielleicht gar nicht so verkehrt. Worauf man beim Kauf achten sollte, was es bei der Anschaffung im Vorfeld generell zu beachten gibt, dieses und ein paar Flugzeugvorschläge gibt es in der heutigen Folge von uns an Euch

277 External Pressures & Stress Lead to a Cessna 170 Accident + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Aviation News Talk is a listener supported show. So if you listen, please sign up and join the club to support the show! Make a monthly donation via Patreon and get various goodies, or make a one time donation at PayPal. Send us your feedback or comment via email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary 277 Max talks with CFI Chris about how his self-imposed pressure and stress led to multiple incidents and accidents. Chris shares how a 1-hour checkout with the new owner of a Cessna 170 led to an accident. But Chris also had two other accidents or incidents within a 3-year period. He attributes all of them to external pressures and stress, and his tendency to try to pack too much into a day. News Stories No survivors found after Citation jet flew over DC and crashes in Virginia Colombian children vanished after a Cessna 206 crashes in jungle? Southwest CEO sees industry-wide pilot shortage persisting for three years WingX Reports Bizjet Activity Continues To Decline Piasecki Develops Hydrogen Helicopter at Sikorsky Factory Airframe icing fatal for two Close call between C172 and helicopter Weather Cameras Go Live in Maine A Marengo man has spent decades rebuilding a B-17 bomber in his barn FAA Lawsuit against Airline Alleging it Flew 1,000 Non-FAA Compliant Flights Southwest pilot climbs through cockpit window to unlock plane Mentioned on the Show SAFO 18015 Jet Fuel Contaminated with DEF Check Out Lightspeed's ANR Headsets Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset $1099 Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset $899Lightspeed Sierra Headset $699 My Review on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu Max's Books – Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon – Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium "Go Around" song used by permission of Ken Dravis; you can buy his music at kendravis.com If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

This week in airplane news: American Airlines invests in ZeroAvia for hydrogen electric powerplants, NTSB issues prelim report for Las Vegas mid-air, SWA had a hard landing that fractured a flight attendant's vertebrae, and Boeing Dreamliner will soon resume deliveries. Checkride Made Easy: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/checkride-made-easy/ American Airlines is investing in ZeroAvia, which develops hydrogen-electric propulsion. American will have the option to order 100 propulsion systems from the company. According to American, the power plans will reduce or eliminate emissions from regional jets. ZeroAvia says it's AZ2000-RJ will power a 40-80 seat aircraft with a 1000NM range. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/american-airlines-invests-in-hydrogen-electric-propulsion-developer The NTSB has issued the prelim report on the fatal mid-air over Vegas. The mid-air between the Piper Malibu Mirage and C172 was fatal for all 4 occupants. From the report, it appears the aircraft were given instructions to land on parallel runways (30L and 30R), but both lined up for runway 30R. The impact point was about a quarter mile from the approach end of 30R. https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/accidents-ntsb/ntsb-issues-preliminary-report-on-fatal-nevada-midair A SWA flight on July 1st landed in Santa Ana, CA so hard that it fractured the spine of a flight attendant. After landing the FA felt a pain in her back and neck and was unable to move. She was taken to the hospital by EMS where it was found she'd suffered a compression fracture to her T3 vertebra. https://simpleflying.com/southwest-airlines-hard-landing-breaks-flight-attendant-spine The FAA said this week that Boeing will resume deliveries of its 787 Dreamliners soon. Following manufacturing flaws, deliveries have been suspended until issues were fixed. American Airlines said they expect to receive aircraft as soon as Wednesday. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/08/boeing-dreamliner-deliveries-to-resume-in-the-coming-days-faa-says.html

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206 Helicopter Wake Vortex Accidents and Incidents + GA News Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary 206 Max talks about airplane accidents caused by helicopter vortices. Pilots should exercise extreme caution near helicopters, especially at low altitudes. Although these kinds of accidents aren't really common, there is about one accident per year. It appears helicopters may churn up air in all directions, and that the location of their wakes may not be quite as predictable of those from airplanes. News Stories Environmentally Friendly Fuels Approved for Cessnas A year of accident-free flying Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association Rolls Out 'Safe to Land' EAA Launches Turn-Back Study Flight Design CTLS Accident Parachute Pull Mooney aircraft company up for sale? Companies Develop ‘World's Largest Zero-Emissions Aircraft' Sala flight organiser found guilty Aviation Museum to issue ‘Broomstick Pilot Licenses' Banner attached to wrong end in new Ohio license plate Plane hits Virginia State Police vehicle during flight Mentioned in the ShowFuel Contamination: Cessna C550 Citation 2nd story on Cessna C550 Citation incidentDEF Fuel Contamination Incident 84-year-old former pilot with Parkinson's Flies Again KC-135 and Cows Accident Beale AFB Photo of Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker Accident Videos Mentioned Human factors for pilots - Situational awareness Lake Eyre Seaplane Incident – Searey pilotHelicopter Wake Turbulence affects C172 on Takeoff Max's Books - Order online or call 800-247-6553 to order. Max Trescott's G3000 and G5000 Glass Cockpit HandbookMax Trescott's G1000 & Perspective Glass Cockpit Handbook Max Trescott's GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon - Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself! Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Check out Max's Online Courses: G1000 VFR, G1000 IFR, and Flying WAAS & GPS Approaches. Find them all at: https://www.pilotlearning.com/ Social Media Like Aviation News Talk podcast on Facebook Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium Max Trescott is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Dreamy Drift-by... C172 vs Drone... Boom!... Podcast Tech Question... Unstable Airliner Approach... Save Reid Hillview... Bravo Clearance... Lessons Learned. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast. Recorded Aug 26, 2021. (0:0) [#662]

Airspeed Indicator Markings C172, ALL

Timed Turns at Standard Rate (Compass Turns)

Unusual Attitude Recovery Nose Down

Unusual Attitude Recovery Nose High

Steep Turn C172

Crosswind Takeoff and Climb C172. This is how I do my Crossword Takeoff and Climb. This series is not a substitute for proper Flight Instruction but a tool to aid your memory so we don't forget. These are my personal notes.

Also known as a rolling Takeoff. Use this Takeoff when the wind is straight down the runway. Always look for traffic.

Memory items to perform a Soft Field Landing in a Cessna 172

Memory items for how to perform a Soft Field Take Off in a Cessna 172

Memory Items, how to perform a Short Field Take Off in a Cessna 172.

Memory items on how to perform a Short Field Landing in a Cessna 172.

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In this episode we to chat with Chris Palmer from Angle of Attack Aviation (@angleofattack) about some of the risks and planning considerations for his upcoming late February flight in a C172 from Homer Alaska to Oshkosh Wisconsin including special considerations for American pilots flying in Canada. We talk mountains, survival and weather considerations before getting real and discussing how it is normal for even the most experienced pilots to have a bit of apprehension before a big trip like this. If you're a fan of @angleofattack you'll also get the story of how CLLLEEEEAAAAARRR! came to be.  The episode is brought to you by: PIVOT CASE (Cardinal Aviation is the official Canadian PIVOT Dealer)Follow: @cardinalaviation and @angleofattack on instagram.

今天來聊聊… 小飛機們～ 看看我們在學飛都會飛到哪些飛機，又或者是 General Aviation 也就是所謂的 G.A 都是飛哪些飛機呢？

Our crew today: Hosts Dr. Steph, Captains Nick and Jeff, Producer/Director Liz. Join us for the latest in aviation news, your feedback, and this week's Plane Tale: "You Couldn’t Give 'Em Away!." Photo Credit: Nick Anderson [00:03:17] NEWS [00:03:37] Two are injured after plane crashes against airport fence in Bragança Paulista, SP [00:08:16] BBC News: Isle of Man Plane Crashed Trying to Avoid Horse [00:12:31] Final Report - Incident - Piper PA 28 and Robinson R22 Helicopter Collision [00:20:27] 1 Dead and 2 Injured When Small Plane Crashes in New York City - CBS News [00:25:48] Kelowna Flight Cut Short After it Took Off with Concrete Tie Down Attached [00:30:23] Work for Laid off Pilots in Australia [00:37:55] Delta To Retire All Its Boeing 717s And 767-300ERs [00:41:08] SAMAD Aerospace Unveils Luxury Q-Starling Personal Air Vehicle [00:45:04] GETTING TO KNOW US [01:14:10] COFFEE FUND [01:15:52] FEEDBACK [01:16:30] Dave - Airbus A340 Video [01:19:09] Pasadena Brian - TABfabric.com, Discount Code is LOVEAPG [01:22:41] Rob and Hillel - Flying Rescue Dogs [01:50:38] Stephen - Long flights in C172 [01:53:35] Texas Anla'Shok - Brand New Fighter? [01:59:49] PLANE TALES - You Couldn’t Give ‘Em Away! [02:25:21] Texas Charlie - Evidence That This Had All Happened Before [02:26:35] Hamish - NRT Airport [02:31:38] Joel - Just Catching Up [02:35:54] Steffen - Callsign Readback Regulations [02:42:56] Kyle - Seen on I-75 [02:43:47] Henry - Captain Jeff....Could Be??? [02:46:41] Brian H - 717 Stall/Unusual Attitude Video [02:50:04] Steven - Flight Crew Style [02:53:30] Capt Dave - Two Pilot Airliner VIDEO Don't see the video? Click this to watch it on YouTube! Looking for the older episodes? You can find them by going here: All APG Episodes Feed ABOUT RADIO ROGER “Radio Roger” Stern has been a TV and Radio reporter since he was a teenager. He’s won an Emmy award for his coverage in the New York City Market. Currently you can hear his reporting in New York on radio station 1010 WINS, the number one all-news station in the nation. Nationally you can hear him anchor newscasts on the Fox News Radio Network and on Fox’s Headlines 24-7 service on Sirius XM Radio. In addition Roger is a proud member of and contributor to the APG community. Audible.com Trial Membership Offer - Get your free audio book today! Give us your review in iTunes! I'm "airlinepilotguy" on Facebook, and "airlinepilotguy" on Twitter. feedback@airlinepilotguy.com airlinepilotguy.com "Appify" the Airline Pilot Guy website (http://airlinepilotguy.com) on your phone or tablet! ATC audio from http://LiveATC.net Intro/outro Music, Coffee Fund theme music by Geoff Smith thegeoffsmith.com Dr. Steph's intro music by Nevil Bounds Capt Nick's intro music by Kevin from Norway (aka Kevski) Doh De Oh by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100255 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Copyright © AirlinePilotGuy 2020, All Rights Reserved Airline Pilot Guy Show by Jeff Nielsen is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

In this episode we talk with flight instructor and remote charter pilot Vignesh about some of his experiences as a pilot including the time he had an electrical fire in a C172 while on top of a solid deck of cloud. We also get personal and talk about what it was like coming to Canada and not only becoming a pilot but also becoming a "bush" pilot in northern Alberta.  

I'm back as a private pilot flying a Cessna 172 plane with North Weald Flying Group and find out about my first helicopter PPL lessons with Ice Helicopters from Elstree Aerodrome! Want to know more?Follow me on Instagram @AaronHenray and see my latest videos and pictures or get in touch.   Are Your Also An Entrepreneur? Listen to my business podcast Get Growing Online on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. Do you have a story to share? Would you like to feature on this podcast? Why not get in touch and tell me why you'd like to come on! Email me podcast@aaronhenray.com.DISCLAIMER: (Because I have to really...)I'm only sharing my own personal experiences and beliefs which may not always be 100% accurate but I will try to make it as accurate as possible. You should seek advice from professional sources yourself and not try to sue me or anything if it doesn’t work out for you in the same way as it has for me or any guests on the podcast!

Like most bare CPL holders, Michael Bostock followed the instructing path to gain employment within the industry. However, with a love for seaplanes growing and growing, a leap away from the norm saw him adventure around the world, once again chasing his "first job", this time as a seaplane pilot. He talks about flying until midnight in daylight, saving an aircraft from floating off the edge of a 90m waterfall and how he got his dream job in the cockpit of a multi-crew, multi-engine flying boat.Complete a survey about On the Step to help it grow!https://forms.gle/rQ3bwFfJuVZqWN1P8Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatmallardguy/

Aircafe, la pausa caffè, quasi quotidiana per parlare di aereonautica e si simulazione di volo in generale. Eccovi un'altro video questa volta dedicato a X-Plane11, che non trattavo da un po'. Guardiamo l'uscita di un nuovo aereo ed un nuovo aeroporto. Il primo è il carenado C208B Gran Caravan (cessna C208B) ed il secondo è l'aeroporto internazionale di Malaga codice icao LEMG. L'aereo in questione è un vero e proprio executive aircraft, anche se assomiglia un sacco ad un semplice C172 ma ti posso garantire che è un grandissimo aereo che può trasportare fino a 13 persone. L'aeroporto di Malaga invece è il terzo per importanza della spagna, un aeroporto da 13 milioni di persone l'anno. Anche questa volta aerosoft ha puntato su di un aeroporto che è uno scalo importante per l'europa. Come sempre ti ricordo di mettere un "mi piace", se poi il video ti è piaciuto, fatti un giro anche nel canale e scopri i miei contenuti, se sono di tuo gradimento iscriviti al canale. RIcorda che io pubblico un nuovo video ogni settimana, generalmente al sabato verso le 8.00 - 8.30 e tratto sia di DCS che di X-Plane. Sei anche libero di mettere un "non mi piace" ma almeno dimmi perchè in modo che io possa migliorare sempre e creare contenuti che ti piacciono sempre di più. SEI LIBERO DI CONDIVIDERE IL VIDEO SU TUTTI I SOCIAL NETWORK CHE CONOSCI E CHE USI ABITUALMENTE, mi farebbe molto piacere e anche questo permetterebbe al canale di crescere ancora. Anche per oggi è tutto, Buona visione e Happy Landings I-LAIR --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loreair/support

122 Air Traffic Controller Saves Lives – NATCA 2019 Archie League Awards Your Cirrus Specialist. Call me if you're thinking of buying a new Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Call 1-650-967-2500 for Cirrus purchase and training assistance, or to take my online seminar: So You Want to Fly or Buy a Cirrus. Please help support the show with a donation via PayPal or Patreon. Send us an email If you have a question you'd like answered on the show, let listeners hear you ask the question, by recording your listener question using your phone. Summary122 Two airliners departing Chicago come within a quarter of a mile of each other, an F-16 is nearly out of fuel and options, a C172 pilot is picking up ice, a Cessna 340 pilot lost pressurization and doesn’t know he’s hypoxic. An IFR Mooney has lost everything except his compass. A student pilot diverts because of high winds, and a C182 pilot in IMC is flying low because of bad altimeter readings. Mentioned in the ShowList of all 2019 Archie League Award winners NATCA Video: 2019 Archie League Awards Banquet If you love the show and want more, visit my Patreon page to see fun videos, breaking news, and other posts in the Posts section. And if you decide to make a small donation each month,  you can get some goodies! So You Want To Learn to Fly or Buy a Cirrus seminars Online Version of the Seminar Coming Soon - Register for Notification Check out our recommended ADS-B receivers, and order one for yourself. Yes, we'll make a couple of dollars if you do. Check out our recommended Aviation Headsets, and order one for yourself! Get the Free Aviation News Talk app for iOS or Android. Please Take our 2019 Social Media Survey. I'd love to understand how you use, or don't use, social media, so I can target social media posts and advertising for Aviation News Talk to other people similar to you. Social Media Follow Max on Instagram Follow Max on Twitter Follow Max on YouTube Listen to all Aviation News Talk podcasts on YouTube or YouTube Premium Max Trescott is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Get tips for flying the scenic backcountry of New England from Maine pilot Lincoln Benedict and his wife Jessica Marion. Plus stick around for the week's headlines.

GA News,fuel exhaustion tips & listener question on autopilot use for GPS approach to LP minimums. How do you fly a GPS Approach with an advisory glide path, such as an LNAV+V or a LP+V using an autopilot? APR, or Approach mode works great with an LPV approach, but it won't level off the aircraft when flying a non-precision approach. After the news, we answer a listener question about a WAAS GPS instrument approach with LP approach minimums. He was flying the RNAV (GPS) X Runway 31 approach into Hailey, Idaho. He said, “on final, I hit APR on my S-TEC 2100 and yes, it captured ‘the glide slope,’ I put GS in parenthesis because it’s a non-precision approach, so technically there is no GS, but yes, the S-Tec capture it. Ok, here is the rub: I’m descending down and sure enough, the autopilot takes me BELOW 6180’ MSL, the MDA for this approach. And yes, it’s snowing and full disclosure, I can’t see the runway environment but it does pop into view at about 6000’MSL (roughly 750’ AGL). My bad. My fault. “So here is the mistake I think I made: 1. I should NOT have hit the APR button on the S-TEC 2100. It captured the GPS GS, when in truth, there is none on an LP approach. And it lulled me into thinking I was safely on a GS. Is this correct? 2. In other words, I turned a non-precision approach into a precision approach when it does not exist. I should have NOT hit the APR button. 3. Having hit the APR button, I noticed on the S-TEC, that any ALTITUDE numbers were erased. Second question: could I have hit the ALT button when I noticed I had slightly descended below the MDA of 6180? Would that have stopped my decent? “Lastly, when I got home I researched LP approaches AND looked at both the JEPP chart of the RNV (GPS) X 31 and the Government Charts. Interestingly, the JEPP charts shows a dotted line of the what I will call, “GS guidance,” and it shows a dotted line BELOW the MDA. The Government chart does not. I’m not looking for excuses, but it seems to me the JEPP chart in this case, almost encourages you to get on the GS, rather than ‘dive and drive.’ ” My response, in part, to his question includes: You fell into one of the WAAS traps that I’ve discussed with others, but I haven’t seen documented anywhere. The issue is that the APR key of most autopilots will couple to any glide slope (ILS) that’s present, or any glide path (for GPS) that the GPS manufacturer has included in their database for a particular approach. This works great for ILS and LPV, where you have a DA and can descend below minimums while making your decision to land or go around. It works poorly for any LNAV+V, or in your case, LP+V advisory glide path. With the advisory +V glide paths, autopilots don’t know to level off at the MDA for these approach types, and they continue through minimums as if these approaches have DAs, which they don’t. So you should monitor the approach and plan to push the autopilot’s autopilot just before you reach the MDA, so that you don’t descend below the approach minimums. For this and more about GPS approaches, I recommend my Max Trescott’s GPS & WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook. General Aviation Flying Tips We share some thoughts about how to avoid fuel exhaustion (running out of gas) and fuel starvation (gas not making it to the engine) type accidents. It’s important to know before you depart how much fuel you have using more than one source of information. For example, you should ALWAYS visually inspect the fuel in the tanks. In addition, you could look at fuel gauges, see how many gallons were added if you’re present during refueling, or if it’s a rental aircraft, see how long plane was flown on previous flight. If you use a fuel stick, may sure you put it straight down into the tank, and not at an angle. For some planes like the Cessna 210, the fueler has to put the last few gallons in slowly, otherwise the tanks won’t be completely filled. Some things that could happen in the air which might lead to fuel starvation include: Faulty gauges, Plugged fuel vents, Gas cap comes off in flight, Blocked fuel filter, Ice in fuel lines, Vapor lock, Failed fuel pump, or Failure to lean, which uses more fuel. Some pilots like to run a tank dry in flight. I don’t, as sometimes the aircraft won’t start immediately after you switch tanks. Therefore, if you do plan to run a tank dry, switch it at altitude; don’t wait to switch until your low in the pattern, where if the tank runs dry you might not have time to restart the engine. Cessna started installing “LOW FUEL” annunciator lights in their C172s, 182s, and 206s beginning in 1997. The annunciator turns on whenever there is less than 5 gallons in a tank in a C172. At one point Cessna claimed that they have had no fuel incidents since these fuel annunciator were added. In older Cirrus, the fuel annunciator sensors in the tanks are connected in series. For example, in older SR20s, the sensor doesn’t come on until the fuel quantity in both tanks drops below approximately 8.5 gallons (17 gallons total with tanks balanced in level flight). Since both tanks must be below 8.5 gallons to illuminate the light, it might not illuminate until there is as little as 8.5 gallons total on board, if one tank was allowed to run dry. General Aviation News NATCA, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association honored controllers at the 13th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards banquet in Las Vegas. The awards are named for Archie League, who was the first air traffic controller. We play the ATC audio from an accident involving a Piper Aztec. According to an NTSB report, on March 27, 2016, the aircraft departed Charlestown, SC for Baltimore. The pilot stated that the flight departed with 5 hours of fuel onboard for the estimated two and a half hour flight. After about one hour the pilot reported to air traffic control that he had lost his directional gyro and attitude indicator. While diverting to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), Roanoke, Virginia, the right engine abruptly lost power. After switching fuel tanks, power was briefly restored to the right engine, followed by an abrupt loss of power in both engines. Our next story comes from the Wichita Eagle with the headline “FAA forecasts decline of 17,500 piston airplanes” “The FAA’s 20-year forecast expects the general aviation fleet to increase from 209,905 airplanes and helicopters in 2016 to 213,420 in 2037, a weak 0.1 percent annual increase. During that period, turbine aircraft – business jets and turboprops – are expected to grow at an annual clip of nearly 2 percent a year. Offsetting turbine growth (and helicopters’ annual growth rate of 1.6 percent) are piston airplanes. The piston airplane fleet is expected to shrink 0.8 percent annually, the FAA forecast said, or by 17,500 aircraft over the next two decades. The FAA uses input for its forecast from sources including its 2014 General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey, as well as discussions with industry experts. Earlier this month, investigators were confused by the crash of a Cessna in the woods earlier this month just before midnight near Manitouwadge, Canada, which is just north of Lake Superior. At the crash site, they found the Cockpit was empty and there were no footprints in snow around the wreckage. Earlier in the day, the Cessna 172 had been rented by a 27-year old experienced pilot who was also a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan. He was from, China, studied artificial intelligence at the university's School of Information, and hoped to one day work in aviation safety. Please believe he committed suicide by jumping from the plan in mid-flight.  In an ironic twist, officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are now using drones to inspect runways and document pavement issues for future maintenance. Traditionally, the FAA works hard to keep drones away from airports. The FAA granted a waiver to the airport and a surveying contractor to allow drones to be flown in the restricted airspace of the airport. The aircraft will be used to make accurate surveys of areas of the airport that are slated for changes in the $6 billion ATLNext construction project, AvWeb reports “Boom Technology Raises Additional Capital To Support Supersonic Demonstrator” Boom Technology, which is developing a supersonic airliner has raised an additional $33 million to fund development of its one-third-scale demonstration aircraft. Boom CEO and founder Blake Scholl says “our mission is to make supersonic flight a reality,” and expects to see the XB-1 fly in 2018. If successful, Boom says the XB-1 will be the first independently developed and privately funded supersonic jet. The company indicates the final production aircraft will be capable of carrying passengers at costs comparable to business-class on modern wide-body jets. EAA Announces VMC Club First there were IMC Clubs, now EAA introduces VMC Clubs for non-instrument rated pilots who want to improve their proficiency. The VMC Club is modeled after the popular IMC Club concept, which provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in instrument flying. The VMC Club will do the same, but for pilots who are not instrument rated and fly primarily under visual flight rules and under VMC. The VMC Club offers monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experience. Earlier in the year, Harrison Ford mistakenly landed on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport, after being cleared to land on a runway. TMZ released the audio from his phone call to the tower immediately afterwards. He starts off by saying “I’m the Schmuck who just landed on a taxiway.” We disagree. Everyone makes mistakes, and he owned up to his. A Schmuck would have said, “it wasn’t my fault, and nobody got hurt so what’s the big deal?” Hopefully, all pilots, including Harrison Ford, learn from their mistakes and avoid making any of the fatal ones!

Hosted by Eric McClintock, Danton Berube, Brendan Farmer, and Mark Stewart. Listen Here: Download Here Aerosoft announces more details on: Aerosoft Flight Simulator 2012 Announced on Aerosoft forums on October 1st: Gentlemen, I will make this a short and sweet post. Last weekend we had a lot of meetings regarding the new possible simulator to be done by Aerosoft. Now first of all I got to state that we are NOT yet ready to say that there will be one. But I can say that the probability is a lot larger now. From 50% last week to 80% now. We are currently investing officially money in this project. We are currently using the unofficial name Aerosoft Flight Simulator 2012. A brilliant name if I say so myself, we got our name (Aerosoft) in it, we got what we intend to do (Flight Simulator) in the name and we even got the release year in it. I do not expect this name to be used for the release btw, but for now lets call it AFS2012, okay? Mathijs also mentions (Joking or not) Easter 2012 as a possible release date? Read all details, and participate here.   Related: Aerosoft Simulation4U Section Okay, not exactly brand new. But we just wanted to talk about the new Simulation4U section at Aerosoft. What are your thoughts? Avsim Chicago Social Chicago O'Hare Hilton on Saturday, October 10th, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. If you are under the age of 21 you must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP with Avsim for entry. Danton and Eric are also thinking about going... If you are going, let us know! Also: Avsim File Library now accepting uploads! Our tech team has been hard at work since the commencement of the AVSIM restoration to bring the website back to its previous state. We are happy to announce that as of today, our Library upload capability has been restored. Your uploads will go through the same process as before, approved and edited by the Library Managers ans then placed on our electronic shelves for your access. Thanks to all of our Library users for their patience. Let the uploads begin.... http://avsim.com $100 Hamburger: Palm Springs VOR We highly recommend downloading the full document here, you will find screenshots and sectionals! If you flew the two previous $100 Hamburger flights (Lost in Traffic, and the ZLA Swarm Event) you should now be a master of your COM radios and your Transponder. In this flight were going to learn how to use your NAV radios to navigate the airways using VORs. What is a VOR? (VHF Omnidirectional Range) I think this definition from the excellent website navfltsm.addr.com (Recommended by Danton) sums it up best:  The VHF Omnidirectional Range navigation system, VOR, was probably the most significant aviation invention other than the jet engine. With it, a pilot can simply, accurately, and without ambiguity navigate from Point A to Point B.  The widespread introduction of VORs began in the early 1950s and 50 years later it remains the primary navigation system in the overwhelming majority of aircraft.  The basic principle of operation of the VOR is very simple: the VOR facility transmits two signals at the same time. One signal is constant in all directions, while the other is rotated about the station. The airborne equipment receives both signals, looks (electronically) at the difference between the two signals, and interprets the result as a radial from the station.  The GPS, Global Positioning System, is making inroads onto the navigation scene and offers a flexibility unavailable with either NDB or VOR systems. However, it is supplementing these systems, not replacing them. What is a DME? (Distance Measuring Equipment) Aircraft use DME to determine their distance from a land-based transponder by sending and receiving pulse pairs - two pulses of fixed duration and separation. The ground stations are typically collocated with VORs, as shown in the picture above. In short, VORs allow you to navigate to a specific location, from anywhere as long as you are in range. DME’s tell you how far away you are from a particular VOR Point. The positives are pretty obvious over Dead Reckoning. Since a VOR transmits in ALL DIRECTIONS you can navigate to a specific geographic point from any direction. You are no longer relying on specific headings, and correcting your headings when you are off course. A DME is helpful, but not needed as we will learn in our flight.   A basic tutorial on how to tune to a VOR and navigate… First and Foremost… Select an aircraft you are comfortable with flying, and are fairly familiar with where the instruments are at and how to operate them. NAV Radio VORs are activated by entering the provided frequency into your Navigation radio (In this case, NAV 1 is just right of COMM 1, and NAV 2 right below NAV 1). The Navigation radios are activated  by clicking the “Nav 1” or “Nav 2” buttons. After tuning either of the NAV radios to a valid frequency, you will hear a Morse Code tone with the VOR’s station ID. These codes can be found on the sectional chart for that particular VOR. It is a great idea to tune the frequencies you will need while on the ground.   Omni Bearing Selector (OBS) After you have tuned your NAV 1 radio to the correct frequency, you will need to use your OBS knob (In the photo above, the lower left knob) to narrow on to the VOR, this is done by rotating the knob until the Arrow is pointing to your VOR. This process is done after takeoff past 1,000 feet, as VORs are only line of sight. ­­ Here is an example of a tuned OBS. In this case the VOR is facing 12 o’clock in front of my airport. This can face any direction, as long as the arrow is straight: You will follow the OBS similar to how you would follow your heading indicator.  You may need to keep on tuning the OBS while in flight, since your orientation may change. The goal is to keep the arrow straight. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) If you aircraft has DME, and the frequency you are tuning has both VOR and DME capabilities, you will see the distance away from your VOR: In this case, we are 12.1nm from the VOR we are tracking. If the frequency does not have DME capabilities, you will not see any information here.  Our Flight If you were up with us during the Swarm 2009 Event, you will find this flight fairly familiar. We will be taking off from Van Nuys (KVNY) and landing at Palm Springs (KPSP). We will not be using any headings for this flight, instead you will be provided with VOR frequencies. You will need to key them in to your Navigation radio, and follow the VOR using the OBS Gauge. Cruise Altitude: 5,000-6,000ft Aircraft: A Single/Double Prop Aircraft that you know well Weather: Real World Weather (15 Minutes) -Depart: KVNY Runway 16R (Or Active Runway) -Fly EAST, POMONA (POM) VOR/DME – Frequency 110.4 -RIVERSIDE (RAL) VOR – Frequency 112.4 -Fly through Banning Pass (Slightly North after passing RIVERSIDE VOR) while tuning to PALM SPRINGS (PSP) VOR/DME– Frequency 115.5 -Land: KPSP Active Runway Flight Notes 1. Watch what happens when you get close to the POM VOR. You will notice that as you get closer, you will be fine tuning it more and more. Since you’re nearly on top of the VOR station, it will get very touchy when you are near it. At some point you will need to give up on fine-tuning the OBS knob and pass the VOR, I found the cutoff distance around 1.5nm or so away. When you pass the VOR, you will see your arrow flip, as the VOR is now behind you. Remember this behavior because the second VOR (RAL) does NOT support DME, so you will need to use the sensitivity of the OBS Arrow to determine how close you are to the VOR, and when you have passed it. 2. Through the Banning Pass, you will need to adjust your altitude as needed. 3. Near the PSP VOR in real life there are many Wind Turbines. If you look up the sectional, you will see the highest windmill is 1980ft MS Sectionals I would encourage everyone to use the tools we have recommended over the past months such as SkyVector.com and create their own flight map. However, here is one that you can use just to make sure you have the right idea when making your own. I’ve covered up the Headings that SkyVector puts in with their flight planning tool, as navigating using just headings would make this learning exercise worthless! This burger flight is designed to introduce you to the Nav Radios, the OBS, and the DME on your aircraft, and how to navigate using VORs, and how a VOR acts differently from a VOR/DME. When You're Done... Share your results in the forums!! Review: Aerosoft's Discus Glider X Product Information: Fully professional development (over 20 months). Ten high detail models (for example just the VC of the BT model has 146384 polygons, more than double of what FS2004 could compile) using all the FSX options. Highly advanced flight models that are accurate even in spins and other no standard attitudes. Over 100 non standard sounds (like flying with open windows, side slips, pending stalls etc) all triggered by FSX variables and conditions using Aerosoft Sound Control. Full working water ballast system. Two Static ports (with selector) to avoid problems when using the auxiliary engines. Dozens of non standard animations, up to elements that move under high G load. Very realistic flexing wings created with a new technology. All instruments accurate, including TEC and NETTO variometers. Not like this simplified gauges in the default glider in FSX. Real usable yaw string that will make coordinated flight a lot easier. All models include a highly realistic C4 Flight Computer that allows then pilot to calculate ideal speeds and routes. Includes a licensed copy of Winch X! . Designed with full support of Schempp-Hirth, SDI Variomers and the SOAR online glider community. Includes a FSX manual (English) and the actual 'real' manuals for the gliders and C4 Flight Computer (English and German) Click for more information on the Discus Glider X from Aerosoft. Written review by Eric: Introduction This product sparked our interest because at the time there were no payware gliders for FSX, so we were naturally intrigued when the Discus Glider X finally made its appearance. We are not extremely knowledgeable in Gliders, so we are all entering the Discus with fairly clean slates when it comes to how a glider acts, and how it should fly. As you would expect from any commercial payware, the installation process was very straightforward. Included is a copy of WinchX, a freeware program that improves FSX’s default winch system. Without WinchX you can not winch any aircraft with an engine, which poses a problem with towing two of the three discus models which have small onboard engines. WinchX installs automatically after Discus Glider X does, and no additional configuration is needed. Aerosoft also recommends two additional freeware programs, Cumulus X and Sim Probe which both improve the way FSX calculates thermals. It would have been really nice if Aerosoft were able to include these two programs the same way they did with WinchX – But this could be due to technical or licensing reasons. The install process for these two programs does require some configuration, but everything is outlined in their respective ReadMe files. The Model Three main models are included: B – A traditional glider with no motor. BT – A glider with a small motor included. You will still need to use something like WinchX to get airborne, but the motor can be deployed for getting you between thermals, or to get a little extra boost when you’re a little short from the airport. BM – A glider with a larger motor included. This motor is powerful enough to take off under it’s own power, and does not need a winch to get airborne. However, with WinchX you will get to your desired altitude much faster than using the motor. The documentation mentions that the “BM” model is very rare, and only 10 of these models were actually made. It should go without saying, but don’t expect much from either the BT or the BM motors... It is a glider after all, and the motors are only designed for getting you back to the airport in one piece. The motors are activated via a switch in the cockpit, and specific instructions must be followed to start the motor. These procedures are outlined in the product manual, and differ between the BT and the BM models. I found the flight model itself to be truly “as real as it gets”. A lot of attention was put into creating a realistic flight model, which is extremely important in a glider as you are relying on a true to life glide ratio, and control surfaces performing as they should. The Discus Glider X has been flown and real Discus pilots have verified the flight model. Testing the model, you can tell when the glider is performing well and when it isn’t. If you jerk the rudder left or right, you will almost feel the jerking motion in your chair as the glider violently jerks, and then side slips. It is a similar situation to the Ailerons and other control surfaces. One thing I would love to do if given the opportunity is to fly this model with a good quality force feedback stick. If force feedback is supported, it will nearly take the amount of realism over the edge... The model behavior is so well, it is a shame that when you feel the aircraft struggling you aren’t able to feel it in your joystick. The Sound I would normally put the sound under “The Model”, or just stick it in a sentence somewhere... But I think the attention to detail in the Discus Glider X is deserving of its own category. This model includes more than 100 non standard sounds. Going back to the previous section, when you make hard movements on the control surfaces, in addition to feeling it in the behavior, you can HEAR the glider slipping in the air, and it is all integrated perfectly with the aircraft model. Considering a glider is designed to be flown without an engine (BT and BM models can obviously be excluded) you aren’t listening to the buzz of an aircraft engine... You’re hearing the wind over the wings, and your rudder, ailerons, and elevator interacting with the air racing by. The combination of the excellent flight model, and the Aerosoft sound system is a perfect match. The Cockpit Believe it or not, a glider is a lot more advanced than you’d think! They can have sophisticated flight computers, and gauges not typically found in your standard C172. In addition to all of the instruments, the Discus Glider X features a fully functional ballast system. The model (B, BT, or BM) you choose dictates which virtual cockpit layout you get, and which gauges you get. But overall, you get the following gauges with the Glider X: Compass Airspeed Indicator Altimeter C4 Competition PDA/GPS TEC Variometer Electrical Netto Variometer Engine operation switch/Hobbs meter/RPM Meter Yaw String Without going into each and every gauge, I will just mention that they are all very well modeled, and look realistic in the Virtual Cockpit even zoomed and at high resolutions. The C4 Competition flight computer can surprisingly be a very complicated instrument; Aerosoft actually includes the actual manuals from the manufacture, which can be followed with this gauge. The last gauge I will touch on is the compass... I know you’re probably laughing right now, asking Who Cares! It’s a compass... But I think that such a simple instrument is usually overlooked in most payware models, and the one included in the Discus Glider X is phenomenal. The slight movements of the aircraft are reflected in the vertical and horizontal movements of the compass while in flight... And frankly I’ve never seen anything like it in FSX – You really have to see it to appreciate it. Documentation As with every Aerosoft product, the documentation is overall pretty good. It goes into the functions of most of the more advanced instruments and gauges with the model – Which for anyone not familiar with some of the specialized instruments for gliders will need to read to understand what their purposes are. Aerosoft provides basic “Getting Started” documentation – Which is about 15 pages of material not counting copyright and title pages. This is well labeled, and has many screenshots, which I found very helpful. Also provided are full flight manuals for the “B” and “BT” models, C4 Competition Flight computer, and WinchX. However, one item missing altogether in the “Getting Started” documentation is any information on the Water Ballast system. The Flight Manual probably includes information on this – But you will have to find it in the 177 pages. There is also very little information on the C4 Competition computer system in the “Getting Started” documentation, just a paragraph on what the computer is and its basic function. While the full manual IS included, it could be a little overwhelming for new pilots. There is also a pretty good Easter Egg in the documentation... Nice! Nitpicking... In my testing of the Discus Glider X, I did notice one item that could be improved on. This is in no way a deal breaker... But I think it should be mentioned.. Cabin reflections not in sync with what they should be! See below, the reflection looks great, right?   Now if I take out the GPS/PDA, the reflection does not show this change: ...Nothing major, but it would add a little extra bit of realism if the reflection textures were refreshed for major changes – Such as the PDA and the pilot (The pilot can be toggled off and on depending on your preference). I don’t expect a different set of reflection textures to be made for every single movement in the VC (Such as moving the throttle or ballast lever), but for major changes like those mentioned above, it would be a nice addition. Taking a couple steps back though, this model has been in development for 20 months, and the flight model was completely re- written several times... So if it comes down to putting extra time into the flight model, or the reflections, I would choose the flight model. But it would be a nice change to put in a service pack maybe? If you’ve made it this far though, and you’re interested in the Discus Glider X, don’t let this tiny bug get in the way. Overall... Overall, you have to ask yourself if you are a glider person or not. If soaring through the skies, riding the thermals with maybe a little bit of aerobatics tossed in sounds like a great time to you, then I would recommend the Discus Glider X without hesitation. If you have been interested in the default glider included with FSX, you will find this to be MUCH improved and a more realistic aircraft. After flying the Discus Glider X for a few days, I went back to the default glider included with FSX – The difference is night and day. After flying this model, the default glider feels completely disconnected from the control surface, and the cockpit to be very basic at best. I would recommend some great scenery to go with it though. A unique experience with a glider is that you have almost a full range of vision. Unlike a small GA aircraft like a C172, you don’t have the engine & prop in your vision, nor do you have the wings or passenger seat. You have uninterrupted vision from the front, side to side, and vertically. If you’re looking to explore a massive scenery expansion (Like Tongass Fjords, Switzerland Pro, Orbx FTX, etc) this glider is perfect to do that. You are able to get lower, slower, and closer than you can with any other aircraft out there. There are a few small things that in my opinion could be tweaked (Such as the basic documentation and the reflections), and would keep me from giving this a “Perfect” rating... But it is still 99% there. Pros: Top notch flight model Detailed, and real to life VC and instrumentation (No 2D Cockpit) WinchX is almost necessary, and included with this Sound system = Excellent Overall, good documentation is included No performance hit noticed, FPS friendly Cons: Basic documentation could have been more in depth about the C4 Competition, and does not mention ballast system at all. Reflection issue System Reviewed on: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 4GB DDR2 RAM nVidia GeForce 8800 512MB FSX & Windows 7 Thoughts from Danton... Soaring in Australia Eric, Brendan, and I take the Discus up for a joint flight around Ayres Rock in central Australia.  After winching up from the nearby airport, we circle around Uluru and then race back. 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Despite having an engine, I take advantage of thermals and ridge lift to gain the range I need for the journey. I start to get some sense of how the C4 computer works in conjunction with the GPS and a flight plan, at least to the point of estimating my altitude at my destination to know when I have climbed high enough. The Alps are beautiful, but I am glad my glider has an engine. 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I dump my water ballast and make my way towards the Salzburg airport. On final, however, I am a little high and fast, so I deploy my speed brakes. They do the trick and get me into the proper glide slope. When flying the Discus, I recommend following Aerosoft’s advice of setting the throttle level to control the speed brakes, giving you much finer control. 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Second, in the unfortunate event of a crash, even the non-motorized Discus B sometimes explodes in a fireball, causing you to wonder whether the ballast tank may have been filled with avgas (although the attached screenshot doesn’t really capture the occasionally huge conflagration). 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Danton is also thinking about using an LCD TV as a monitor for flight simulator, have you tried this, or have anything to say? Let us know!! Reminder: Mission Design Contest Just as a reminder, we are still taking submissions for the mission design contest, find out how to enter here.  

Hosted by Eric McClintock, Nolan, and Mark.Listen Here:Subscribe to automatically get the latest podcast: iTunes, Zune, RSS XML, E-Mail, All Other.1958 C172 from SimFlight 3D Now ReleasedIt is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane, capable of cruising at 131 knots. Original models shipped with 145 horsepower, 6-cylinder engines. Its considered the most popular flight training airplane [...]