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General Discussion / ZAN EC appointed
« on: December 21, 2011, 06:38:52 PM »
Congrats Nathan!
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Virtual Airlines / Freight Dogs Celebrates 3 Years!
« on: December 14, 2011, 03:36:08 PM »
Freight Dogs virtual Airlines is proud to announce its three year anniversary on the Vatsim network. What started at this time three years ago as just one pilot, a hub and a dream, is now enjoyed by many and we only just yet begun to grow!
As of today, Freight Dog pilots have logged almost 7,000 flights, over 10,000 flight hours, over a million flight miles and hauled over some six million pounds of cargo worldwide in just three years. Freight Dogs has grown to manage 8 worldwide hubs. Our most recent addition was our second European hub, Frankfurt - Hahn (EDFH).
Recently, Freight Dogs also created its own passenger alliance airline - virtual CityLink Airlines. CityLink has four operational hubs in the USA with more to be added on the horizon. Now our pilots can enjoy the benefits of both cargo and pax flights with the freedom to fly any aircraft, anytime, anywhere on the Vatsim network without restrictions that other VA's might have.
We look forward to another great year on the Vatsim network. Freight Dogs and CityLink are inviting and accepting new pilots to be part of our organization and to join us in the voyage of our fourth year on Vatsim.
For more information or to join visit:
Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo (a Vatsim/Vatusa Partner Airline)
www.freightdogs.info
virtual CityLink Airlines
www.freightdogs.info/vcitylink
See you in the skies,
As of today, Freight Dog pilots have logged almost 7,000 flights, over 10,000 flight hours, over a million flight miles and hauled over some six million pounds of cargo worldwide in just three years. Freight Dogs has grown to manage 8 worldwide hubs. Our most recent addition was our second European hub, Frankfurt - Hahn (EDFH).
Recently, Freight Dogs also created its own passenger alliance airline - virtual CityLink Airlines. CityLink has four operational hubs in the USA with more to be added on the horizon. Now our pilots can enjoy the benefits of both cargo and pax flights with the freedom to fly any aircraft, anytime, anywhere on the Vatsim network without restrictions that other VA's might have.
We look forward to another great year on the Vatsim network. Freight Dogs and CityLink are inviting and accepting new pilots to be part of our organization and to join us in the voyage of our fourth year on Vatsim.
For more information or to join visit:
Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo (a Vatsim/Vatusa Partner Airline)
www.freightdogs.info
virtual CityLink Airlines
www.freightdogs.info/vcitylink
See you in the skies,
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General Discussion / Oh no...
« on: November 14, 2011, 08:28:04 PM »Quote from: Ryan Geckler
Could some sort of educational deal be reached between VATSIM/VATUSA and FAA? Of course, it'd have to be on a regulated website, but it'd be better than nothing.
Great idea Ryan. I would think this to be a great way to approach a resolution to the matter, otherwise writing our Congressman may be the next step. Maybe Vatsim could get the FAA to let Vatsim use the charts with the agreement the charts would be visible only to Vatsim members.
Third step - Fire up the copy machine
Government Failures -
Postal Service (broke)
Amtrak (broke)
Medicare (broke)
Social Security (broke - backed by Treasury bills, no cash)
Healthcare (on the verge of chaos)
Fannie Mae (bailed out with stimulus money and still asking for more)
Freddie Mac (bailed out with stimulus money and still asking for more)
...and now it appears the FAA may not be far behind.
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General Discussion / ZOB DATM Position Filled
« on: November 02, 2011, 02:40:21 PM »
Congrats Davor!
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General Discussion / decreasing spead
« on: September 26, 2011, 08:59:06 PM »
John,
We've all been there done that!
The 737 is really in a class of its own compared to the others you mentioned.
Typically the 737 final approach speed after the Outer Marker should be about 130 to 140kts. Maybe more if the aircraft is full.
The heavies may require around 150 kts sometimes slightly more on final. Again, weight factors in on this as well. Adjust for weight. Slower approaches can be done in light loads, heavy loads require more speed/lift.
Other factors may also include surface wind. For strong wind or gusty wind conditions, you might shy away from full flaps. You will also want your approach speed to be slightly faster in these conditions too.
Fly it to the touchdown zone, flair prior to touchdown (as you flair speed will dimenish) then retard throttle within 10-20 ft above the runway.
Remember: Flaps are not to slow down the aircraft. Flaps are to allow the aircraft slower flight. Use the speed brakes to slow down.
I make sure I'm 210 kts when setting up the localizer approach. 180kts at the Outer Maker then adjusting for final approach speed. 240kts trying to make a turn will usually cause you to over shoot the turn or the localizer.
Hope this helps,
We've all been there done that!
The 737 is really in a class of its own compared to the others you mentioned.
Typically the 737 final approach speed after the Outer Marker should be about 130 to 140kts. Maybe more if the aircraft is full.
The heavies may require around 150 kts sometimes slightly more on final. Again, weight factors in on this as well. Adjust for weight. Slower approaches can be done in light loads, heavy loads require more speed/lift.
Other factors may also include surface wind. For strong wind or gusty wind conditions, you might shy away from full flaps. You will also want your approach speed to be slightly faster in these conditions too.
Fly it to the touchdown zone, flair prior to touchdown (as you flair speed will dimenish) then retard throttle within 10-20 ft above the runway.
Remember: Flaps are not to slow down the aircraft. Flaps are to allow the aircraft slower flight. Use the speed brakes to slow down.
I make sure I'm 210 kts when setting up the localizer approach. 180kts at the Outer Maker then adjusting for final approach speed. 240kts trying to make a turn will usually cause you to over shoot the turn or the localizer.
Hope this helps,
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Virtual Airlines / virtual CityLink Airlines Begins Pax Service
« on: September 09, 2011, 10:03:32 AM »
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virtual CityLink Airlines takes to the air Sept.10th. CityLink is a passenger airline with its main hub in Indianapolis and other hubs in Dallas / Ft. Worth, Tampa and San Francisco. Our pilots fly anywhere, anytime in any passenger aircraft of their choosing. Our pilots are their own bosses. Our pilots enjoy an automated logbook system and have the option of using VAFinancials as well.
CityLink is accepting pilot applications. For more info or to join visit:
www.freightdogs.info/vcitylink
CityLink is owned and operated by Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo. CityLink pilots have the option of joining Freight Dogs as well.
virtual CityLink Airlines takes to the air Sept.10th. CityLink is a passenger airline with its main hub in Indianapolis and other hubs in Dallas / Ft. Worth, Tampa and San Francisco. Our pilots fly anywhere, anytime in any passenger aircraft of their choosing. Our pilots are their own bosses. Our pilots enjoy an automated logbook system and have the option of using VAFinancials as well.
CityLink is accepting pilot applications. For more info or to join visit:
www.freightdogs.info/vcitylink
CityLink is owned and operated by Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo. CityLink pilots have the option of joining Freight Dogs as well.
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NOTAMs / VATUSA Northeast Region Air Traffic Director - VATUSA10
« on: June 20, 2011, 02:19:31 PM »
Congrats Pan!
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The Flight Deck / vfr landing with B738
« on: June 07, 2011, 04:06:06 PM »
If you are VFR, why not just plan to enter the pattern for your choice runway for wind. Grand Canyon rwy 03 is left traffic and rwy 21 is right traffic. If visiblility is good, all you need to know is runway elevation, length and the aforementioned. Ex: Enter downwind at pattern altitude and state your intentions. You can also enter the pattern on the crosswind leg, base leg or straight in. Entering downwind is the preferred method for VFR but you can utilize the other methods as well, especially if there is no traffic.
If you are shooting an ILS then, rwy 03 is the way to go or you can attempt a (non-published) localizer back course when landing rwy 21. You would have to rely on the VASI since there are no approach lights for rwy 21.
If you are shooting an ILS then, rwy 03 is the way to go or you can attempt a (non-published) localizer back course when landing rwy 21. You would have to rely on the VASI since there are no approach lights for rwy 21.
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General Discussion / ZLA Pilot Training
« on: May 28, 2011, 11:46:29 AM »
Recently, I was flying with a group of pilots into a major airport that was uncontrolled at the time. What happens way to often is, even when myself or another pilot has announced intentions for arrival and landing, some one always screws up the plan by not announcing and or landing against traffic that has clearly made intensions over unicom before the errant pilot has.
The basic rule of thumb I use when no controller is on, is to use calm wind preferred runways whenever possible under calm wind conditions unless someone has announced intentions otherwise, then I will follow traffic flow. Common sense is all it takes. Some pilots will always find a short cut no matter what, even if it goes against the grain of others. But that's what you get from a game environment.
A good pilot will know the destination airport and its operations long before he arrives. Many times I've seen pilots land on the wrong parallel runway merely because they had no clue as to the airport layout because they didn't do their home work before taking off. A successful flight starts with the good pre-flight briefing.
The basic rule of thumb I use when no controller is on, is to use calm wind preferred runways whenever possible under calm wind conditions unless someone has announced intentions otherwise, then I will follow traffic flow. Common sense is all it takes. Some pilots will always find a short cut no matter what, even if it goes against the grain of others. But that's what you get from a game environment.
A good pilot will know the destination airport and its operations long before he arrives. Many times I've seen pilots land on the wrong parallel runway merely because they had no clue as to the airport layout because they didn't do their home work before taking off. A successful flight starts with the good pre-flight briefing.
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Virtual Airlines / Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo is Hiring Pilots!
« on: May 15, 2011, 02:42:56 PM »
Do like flying your own routes on your own schedule anywhere in the world in the cargo
aircraft of your own choosing? Then Freight Dogs Virtual Air Cargo is just for you. Entering
our 3rd year as a Vatsim VA our pilots have flown over 5500 Freight Dog flights.
Here are some benefits you can enjoy as a Freight Dog pilot:
Freedom to fly on the Vatsim network anytime, to and from anywhere worldwide in any cargo
aircraft.
Many FS9, FSX and a few X-Plane Freight Dog repaints available with more to come.
Automated pirep system. Your flight is logged automatically, no pireps to fill out.
No restriction to aircraft regardless of pilot rank or experience.
Promotions and awards based on flying time and performance.
Up to 250 of Vatsim Pilot Hrs can be transferred to a Freight Dog pilot rank.
Checkrides not required!
VA Financials available to Freight Dog pilots.
Low minimum flight requirement (1 hour flight per 60 days).
Membership in other VA's is allowed.
No experience necessary. Openings at all Freight Dog hubs. Be a part of an up an coming
virtual airline.
Join Freight Dogs Virtual Air Cargo today!
Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo is a Vatsim and Vatusa Partner VA.
Check us out at www.freightdogs.info
aircraft of your own choosing? Then Freight Dogs Virtual Air Cargo is just for you. Entering
our 3rd year as a Vatsim VA our pilots have flown over 5500 Freight Dog flights.
Here are some benefits you can enjoy as a Freight Dog pilot:
Freedom to fly on the Vatsim network anytime, to and from anywhere worldwide in any cargo
aircraft.
Many FS9, FSX and a few X-Plane Freight Dog repaints available with more to come.
Automated pirep system. Your flight is logged automatically, no pireps to fill out.
No restriction to aircraft regardless of pilot rank or experience.
Promotions and awards based on flying time and performance.
Up to 250 of Vatsim Pilot Hrs can be transferred to a Freight Dog pilot rank.
Checkrides not required!
VA Financials available to Freight Dog pilots.
Low minimum flight requirement (1 hour flight per 60 days).
Membership in other VA's is allowed.
No experience necessary. Openings at all Freight Dog hubs. Be a part of an up an coming
virtual airline.
Join Freight Dogs Virtual Air Cargo today!
Freight Dogs virtual Air Cargo is a Vatsim and Vatusa Partner VA.
Check us out at www.freightdogs.info
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NOTAMs / New ZME ATM Appointed!
« on: April 28, 2011, 03:02:00 PM »
Congrats Mark! I am sure you will do ZME proud.