Which FS for training?

[olderndirt]

I think it may be due to the fact that the ATC at Headcorn is classified as A/G ( Air Ground Advisory, I think) which means they don't give permision to land or take off and any action is at the pilots discretion. They only provide local information.

Zaphod.

Back in the 'good old days' we had a similar luxury called Airport Advisories, provided at non-towered airports by the resident Flight Service Station.

[olderndirt]

I just drop a Plumb Bob over the side, on the end of a piece of string, and measure it now and again as I come in to land....

...simple... ...!

Paul...feeling all "strung out" again...... ...!

Over here we bob for apples at Halloween parties but bobbing for altitude ? - must be an English custom

[Zaphod]

I just drop a Plumb Bob over the side, on the end of a piece of string, and measure it now and again as I come in to land....

...simple...

Hey Fozz.
Ever caught a tree with that thing??

Zaph.
PS
That'll be QBOB will it?

[Nav]

DenisH, the lazy man's way to zero the altimeter at the correct pressure (in FS anyway) is to press 'B' (for 'barometric pressure'). Best to press that at intervals on any flight.

Another key to press at intervals is 'D' (for 'deviation'). The compass will drift over a long flight, as the Earth's magnetic field varies in different locations, and FS models that effect. Easy to get several degrees off course over a distance.  

[Fozzer]

[quote]DenisH, the lazy man's way to zero the altimeter at the correct pressure (in FS anyway) is to press 'B' (for 'barometric pressure'). Best to press that at intervals on any flight.

Another key to press at intervals is 'D' (for 'deviation'). The compass will drift over a long flight, as the Earth's magnetic field varies in different locations, and FS models that effect. Easy to get several degrees off course over a distance.

[RAFAIR100]

DenisH.      I think that the tower may be giving you the altimeter pressure setting - 29.92 ins Hg at SL in the US Standard Atmosphere.

[Fozzer]

I just drop a Plumb Bob over the side, on the end of a piece of string, and measure it now and again as I come in to land....

...simple... ...!

Paul...feeling all "strung out" again...... ...!

Over here we bob for apples at Halloween parties but bobbing for altitude ? - must be an English custom

[DenisH]

As I believe the cockney's used to say,  "Bob"s my uncle!"

[DenisH]

Press "B" and "D"  during longer flights.  Noted.  Thanks.  

[flaminghotsauce]

[quote]DenisH, the lazy man's way to zero the altimeter at the correct pressure (in FS anyway) is to press 'B' (for 'barometric pressure'). Best to press that at intervals on any flight.

Another key to press at intervals is 'D' (for 'deviation'). The compass will drift over a long flight, as the Earth's magnetic field varies in different locations, and FS models that effect. Easy to get several degrees off course over a distance.

[Andi]

G'day, Simon,

As often happens, replies to your post seem to have strayed 'off-course', but here's my suggestion (if you're still reading these):-

Since you seem primarily interested in the training value of FS, have you thought about FS Flying School?

[DenisH]

The virtual instructor in FS9 thinks he's Henny Youngman.

[simonhazelgrove]

Thanks andi & co - I have gone ahead & bought a copy of FS2004, and am currently working my way through the lessons.  Slowly.  There is a bit more to get my head around than I expected, even for straight & level flight  :)

I've seen the flying school video and it does look great.  Definately less annoying than the built in instructor and his jokes.  I'll be getting the demo soon - keep forgetting to be honest!

[Brett_Henderson]

Again.. don't forget these... they're kinda interactive; as in, questions encouraged  :)

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