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Post by katiepipkin on Nov 8, 2008 12:51:49 GMT -5
Thanks Bill, Dave has already sent me the files now so I'm sorted
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Post by pterodactyl (George) on Nov 16, 2008 20:59:14 GMT -5
I am once again on my way now that I have flown the last flight for the DC3 Airways WR2008. Thouroughly enjoyable. See you all soon down under. Belly tank is once again installed and loaded for the long trip south.
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Post by paulvdberg on Nov 17, 2008 7:48:59 GMT -5
I'm currently preparing a Canadian-registered Douglas A-26 Invader for the rally. (see screenie-forum) I have flown an (FS2002) A-26 before on the very first GAAR. Fast aircraft, but suitable for the smaller, unpaved strips also. Ideal for longer stretches and limited time. I will modify her with some more modern Nav/Com sets to keep that workload to a minimum, so I can concentrate on navigating and just enjoying the view.
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Post by Todd Whitehead on Dec 3, 2008 19:28:29 GMT -5
Woo Hoo! Great news guys.
I worked on the web based PIREP system with Bill a few years back. If I can be of any help in this regard let me know.
Todd Whitehead
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Post by Andrew Godden on Dec 5, 2008 20:25:07 GMT -5
All,
Well, the moment of truth is approaching, if not here already. The GAAR 2009 is officially launched and the web site is now up. More information will be added as we get closer to the opening of Pilot Registration on 15 Dec 08 (UTC).
In the meantime, check out the "Flight Schedule" and finalise choices and preparations of aircraft.
A separate Forum has also been set-up for official notifications, announcements and questions regarding the conduct of the event.
Looking forward to seeing you in the air.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Dec 5, 2008 20:38:30 GMT -5
Todd,
Good to hear from you and thanks for the offer regarding the web based PIREPS system. After an email exchange with Bill overnight, we decided you and I deal direct.
I don't have a lot of knowledge in this area, but the process used for the GAAR 2007 is essentially what I think will work best. I am also keen for something that stands alone from the regular Bluegrass PIREP system so that it can be used for subsequent GAAR events.
Anyway, send me a PM with your thoughts so we don't bore everyone with our technical prattle.
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Post by bgak011 on Dec 6, 2008 12:08:21 GMT -5
Has any thoughts gone into the feasibility of using X-Plane for GAAR 2009? coleman
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Post by Chris Ross on Dec 6, 2008 16:55:29 GMT -5
Re: XPlane I Know I should wait for Andrew to reply but even if he doesnt have the facilitys to include XPlane maybe some of us could be allowed to run it The weather wouldn't be the same but the times could be and we are only competing against ourselves? It also might attract new competitors? Chris
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Post by bgak011 on Dec 6, 2008 17:15:42 GMT -5
As far as the weather goes, I guess it depends upon how the FS9 weather file is made. If it is saved on a given day and time, using FS9's real weather, the same weather can be saved for X-Plane at that time. The weather file, that X-Plane uses, is basically a text file and can be modified if needed. If it is hand made, that might be a bigger challenge, but it should be possible. I will also help if I can. Coleman
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Post by Andrew Godden on Dec 6, 2008 17:30:46 GMT -5
Chris / Coleman,
I appreciate your comments. I can't speak for past GAARs, but as for the GAAR 2009 and supported Flight Sims, please understand the following explanation.
Firstly, this is a hobby (an obsession if you ask my family) and I still work full-time, so time availability is a factor. The event is already supported in two versions of MSFS (and this isn't as straight forward and easy as it might sound). Secondly, it is considered the range of freeware and after market payware provides a comprehensive range of aircraft, scenery (especially the Vista Australis freeware scenery), etc to make the event more interesting. Thirdly, weather plays a significant part in the event for each participant to be on a level playing field (even though they are using different aircraft). And finally, I personally don't know enough about X-Plane to comment on whether or not Chris' idea is even feasible.
Sorry guys, but I hope this helps explain why only FS9 and FSX are the officially supported Flight Sims for the GAAR.
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Post by bgak011 on Dec 6, 2008 17:38:59 GMT -5
Thanks Andrew, I understand and will try to fly some of the routes, just for the fun of it.
Coleman
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Post by Andrew Godden on Dec 6, 2008 17:41:49 GMT -5
OK, it's satisfying to see that now the GAAR 2009 web site is available, people are taking a keen interest and are already doing their early flight planning.
I have received a PM regarding huge errors in the Flight Leg distances. There is some hidden logic in these apparent errors - they are not all "as the crow flies".
In some of the early posts in the Forum regarding event format I eluded to VOR / NDB navigation. All I have revealed to date is the departure and arrival airports for each Leg and the Leg total distance to aid aircraft planning and selection. More detail regarding individual Leg navigation will be forthcoming closer to the time of the event.
I didn't want to give too much away too early.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Dec 6, 2008 17:54:31 GMT -5
As far as the weather goes, I guess it depends upon how the FS9 weather file is made. If it is saved on a given day and time, using FS9's real weather, the same weather can be saved for X-Plane at that time. The weather file, that X-Plane uses, is basically a text file and can be modified if needed. If it is hand made, that might be a bigger challenge, but it should be possible. I will also help if I can. Coleman Coleman, The weather files are manually created based on historical Bureau of Meteorology data for each airport / Flight Leg with a bit of a random twist thrown in occasionally for good measure and to provide that little extra test of skills. If you can convert these to some suitable X-Plane format please feel free. The only other observation I would make (and this is related to my lack of knowledge of X-Plane) is some of the airfields and VORs / NBDs used for navigation are "far, out of the way places" - most Australians wouldn't even know they exist (except maybe for Ed Burke, who I know has traveled to some of these exotic locations).
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Post by Chris Ross on Dec 6, 2008 21:50:20 GMT -5
Andrew all the Apts in your list are included in Xplane 9 except Newman YNWM There is a Newman YNWN On checking my ERSA I presume you have made a typo
I do not wish to increase your workload!!!
I was hoping to enter 1 plane in FS9, 1 plane in FSX and 1 in Xplane because I find them all different and interesting in their own ways
If you don't object maybe some of us could run Xplane unofficialy
Chris
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Post by Dave Evans bgak015 on Dec 6, 2008 22:40:59 GMT -5
just a thought on the Xplane ,a little close to start up time ,but it might be interesting to see what diffrence if any, would be noticed with same aircraft and weather flown between to points same alditude with all three sims
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