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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 19, 2009 18:56:51 GMT -5
Jazzthom,
Just send an email to me at gaardirector(at)hotmail.com and I will correct the time for you.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 17, 2009 20:03:25 GMT -5
A number of teething problems with the PIREP system have surfaced this morning that where not evident earlier. Some of these include having to try multiple times before it accepts a submitted time and an error message which could be linked to the comments field. This is being investigated by Todd (he designed the PIREP system) and some changes have already been made.
Unfortunately, in making the changes, it appears some submitted times have been erased (including mine).
I will provide an update on the Forum as soon as the problem is resolved.
Please accept my apologies and bear with us.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 16, 2009 18:35:58 GMT -5
Hi Andrew, just wondering, are we to post ALL our GAAR screenies here, or just the ones we think can compete in the competition? cheers, Paul. Paul, et al, Please keep this thread for the Competition screenshots only. All other "general" screenshots can be posted in the Bluegrass Screenshots thread.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 16, 2009 8:20:30 GMT -5
The GAAR 2009 PIREP system is now available on the web site. To "log in", you will need your GAAR ID and the email address you used to register with. Functionality is currently limited to submitting PIREPs only. Full functionality will be available when the GAAR 2009 officially commences on 01 Feb 09.
Any problems with the PIREP system or with submitted PIREPs should be reported immediately in an email to the gaardirector(at)hotmail.com.
For those who maintain multiple email addresses and cannot remember which one they used to register with, should also send an email to the gaardirector(at)hotmail.com.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 16, 2009 8:00:28 GMT -5
A Screenshot Competition will be run in conjunction with the GAAR 2009. Prizes donated by sponsors will be awarded as part of the competition.
Entries are to be submitted in 800 x 600 format and posted to this Screenshot Competition thread and are to include your GAAR ID. An independent Judging Panel will adjudge a winner and runner-up in the competition.
The Judges decision will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 16, 2009 1:22:55 GMT -5
Hi Gentlemen... Here's a potential Pirep problem: I'm registered on the roster as GAAR 124 Roy Marsh, however, I'm listed on the target time sheet as GAAR 123. I'm thinkin' someone is missing from the target time sheet and a giant mess is in the offing!! Regards Roy Roy, Not a "giant mess in the offering" just a typo beginning at GAAR 121 on the Roster, which is created manually. The Target Time Sheet is correct and is the basis for PIREP reporting. The GAAR IDs will be corrected on the Roster. Thank you for picking up the error. Clearly, there was one too many glasses of red wine involved late last night when I updated the Roster.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 15, 2009 23:49:11 GMT -5
How about a military GAAR tour of all Austrailia air bases,with any military aircraft from world war 1 to Korea.(the fumes from Capt. Zlogg brew ,I'm going down in flames,but smile'n) I have done some initial research and now have a 13 page document listing all the RAAF bases, both past (from WWII) and present. There is also a wealth of material (history) available on most of the bases. Assuming Bill will have me back to co-ordinate the GAAR 2010, I might look into developing this idea further.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 15, 2009 17:35:03 GMT -5
Anyone remember last year's forum storm because the organisers didn't publish target times & were reticent about how they were calculated? It culminated in one of 'em storming off the forum in an electronic huff! I can assure everyone, there will be no "locking out" and banning of any further discussion of forum threads in relation to the GAAR here. As I said to Barry, "...we respect that everyone is entitled to an opinion..." and I would like to think that everyone feels safe in being able to express that opinion. It is only through this mechanism that future GAARs can continue to evolve and offer an event that is appealing and challenging to all. There are some great thoughts and ideas here for possible future consideration and maybe next year we could have different categories / divisions for the event, such as an IFR and VFR category. Anyway keep the comments flowing. The only thing reminiscent of a "Beer Belly Crying Club" here is if I'm out of red wine or "viagra beer" (a local Aussie brew marketed and sold as Victoria Bitter, VB).
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 14, 2009 9:07:11 GMT -5
At the risk of being banned for life I would like to see the GAAR present a bit more of a challenge. This of course would be something to think about for next year. Essentially the format could stay the same with the test flight. The flights to be conducted under VFR rules, with a pattern landing etc. The change I would like to see is that the calculated flight time be given only for the first 2-3 flights. These flights should give you a good idea on how to fly your aircraft to meet these times. The rest of the flights (if flown the same way) should come close to the expected time. That of course is the challenge. As it is now you can fly the flight a number of times until you get the time spot on or very close. This is just a thought and I suggest would make the GAAR more of a challenge. Regards Barry GAAR-042 Barry, Banning, ex-communicating and other rude behaviour is something we don't do at Bluegrass Airlines. This type of undignified act is left to those who need to do it in the virtual world in order to satisfy shortcomings in their real life. We accept that everyone is entitled to express an opinion. Now, you raise a point which has been much debated over the years. For my opinion, by definition, a "rally" is an event in which you compete to specified rules as to speed, time, and route, which is why target times are published. In the GAAR, the choice is up to the individual as to how you fly it. For example, I take it seriously, fly the Legs in sequence and each Leg only once. Whatever time I record, that is it, and hence my challenge. There have been others who have "withdrawn" if they crashed. For others the challenge is achieving time perfection or as close to as possible. The beauty about the GAAR is it's completely up to the individual and their own sense of challenge, discipline and honesty. You are only competing against yourself and no-one else. This year's GAAR has a significant weather variable on some Legs, which gets progressively worse over the Flight Legs. Unless you are exceptionally skilled at flight planning and E6B calculations, performance on other Legs may not provide a good enough indication as to "...how to fly your aircraft to meet these times..." as you put it. To take your view, maybe we could offer the option to the individual in future events as to whether the target time is published or not.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 13, 2009 18:04:23 GMT -5
Allow me to get in first on this one. It is another early departure, similar to Flight Leg 1, so if necessary, make adjustments to your departure time. YGIB is the most difficult destination and it was designed to be a challenge. Depending on the FS version and scenery you are using, YGIB may be nothing more than a wind sock and ramp parking area at the western end of the airfield - the runway surface could look just like the surrounding terrain. If people feel this is unrealistic, I apologise, but there are airfields like this all over the Australian outback. This was chosen specifically for an NDB approach or a very short downwind leg on the circuit. The use of GPS, as an alternative, can help. See the YGIB Aerodrome and Procedures Charts at: www.airservices.gov.au/publications/current/dap/GIBAD01-101.pdfwww.airservices.gov.au/publications/current/dap/GIBNB01-101.pdfI will understand differing perspectives on the suitability of YGIB for the GAAR and will accept any observations or comments, both positive and negative.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 11, 2009 16:53:46 GMT -5
John,
See the private message I sent you.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 10, 2009 16:00:21 GMT -5
The following provides further clarification of the above post.
The results of individual participants using X-Plane will be treated as official participation in the same way as FS9 and FSX participants.
The beta testing relates to the performance of the X-Plane product in relation to the route and flight situation files. It has no bearing on individual participant results.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 10, 2009 6:45:01 GMT -5
To all X-Plane converts,
Due to the efforts of Coleman Green, the GAAR 2009 Flight Situation Files are now available in X-Plane format and can be downloaded from the "GAAR Downloads" page.
So, if anyone was wanting to participate in the GAAR using X-Plane, you can join the rest of us without any heartache. Target Times will be created and results will be recorded and posted as for FS9 and FSX participants.
The event will be used as a beta test for X-Plane involvement in future GAAR events. If our comparison and assumptions are correct, there shouldn't be any problem for future X-Plane involvement, subject to someone providing the support to create X-Plane format files.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 9, 2009 4:55:12 GMT -5
Just thought I'd add my experiences - flying fs9 - flew out on designated runway (sun at back and very dark but clouds just visible (very red) - great!! Flew the departure procedure and flew east to be greeted by sun slowly rising - by the time I arrived at destination the visibility just good enough to see field for overflight then 12 mile procedural cct for landing - great - thanks to the planners - am now expecting the world for the rest of the legs Mike, Thank you for the comments. The red northern Australia dawn was the reason for the early start. But you know what sailors say about a red sky in the morning. Suffice to say, the weather on some of the other Flight Legs is not as scenic. Enjoy. Andrew
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 8, 2009 17:10:31 GMT -5
Well Andrew, I guess we're approaching put-up-or-shut-up time regarding payload to Dili. The faithful old Valetta is proving to be an even better load-lugger than I had expected. I'm actually coming against a landing weight restriction, but can still offer 9070lb or, if you prefer, 4120kg. I'm also going to be brave and tell you where I will need fuel. Darwin,obviously and because of the freight, both Oenpelli and Garden Point. From there I'll hope to only pick up at major points, leaving the harder-to-position fuel for those without the Valetta's legs. The plot is Dili, Derby, Carnarvon and Kalgoorlie, although whether I can manage 7 sectors without refuelling only time will tell. So that's me sort of committed, and ready to eat my words when it all goes wrong! ;D Peter Peter, Excellent, this is looking good. I hope for your sake, the 'Valetta' can handle the YTTI and YGIB runway lengths of 3235' and 3497' respectively, with the fuel load.
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