Reno Airshow/Race (FS9 & FSX)

[Ravang]

Show Date: March 22nd
Show Time: 12:00EST, 5:00pmGMT
Show Location: Reno/Stead Airport (4SD)

This show is open to both FS9 & FSX users.
[glow=yellow,2,300]FSX users must use FSHost.[/glow]

Server IP: 85.10.244.109

Overview of Airfield

*Note I'm making scenery that will add marker poles to the race course. It will work in both FS9 & FSX.

[glow=yellow,2,300]Rules:[/glow]
Have Fun!
Do not use slew mode.
During the race stay between 50ft-500ft around the course.
Do not modify/change your aircraft be unfair to others.
FSX users use FSHost.
FS9 users use the paper plane model to spectate.
Here:http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/syb.cgi?section=misc&file=paprplan.zip
FSX users use the person model to spectate.
Here:http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/syb2.cgi?section=misc&file=FSX_Person.zip
Please switch to the spectator models, and shut down the engines.
Don't cheat.
You can use payware models, as long as you provide a freeware to switch too, then switch to the payware model.

Race Types/Rules
Sport Class-
-Eligible aircraft include production model kit-built aircraft, powered by a reciprocating engine of 650 cu in. or less.
Formula One
-Formula One aircraft are all powered by a 100hp motor. Weights and sizes of every major engine part must be within stock limits. Race aircraft must weigh at least 500 pounds empty, and have a fixed landing gear and fixed pitch propeller.
Biplane
-The Biplane Class is represented by small, aerobatic aircraft like the Pitts Special, the Mong, and the Smith Miniplane.
T-6 Class
-The T-6 Class features match racing between "stock" aircraft including the original T-6 "Texan", the Canadian-built "Harvard", and the US Navy "SNJ" version.
Jet Class
The Jet Class was inaugurated in 2002 as an invitation-only class, featuring match racing with Czech-built Aerovodochody L-39 "Albatros" jets, racing at speeds in the 400+ mph range. In 2004, sponsorship and interest had developed to the point where the Class was opened to participation by any qualified pilot and aircraft. In 2007, the Class was further expanded to allow participation by any non-afterburning jet with less than 15

[Phantom5000]

so this is a airshow too correct?

[Fozzer]

For my personal FS 2004 Reno Air Races, I use this ready made course from.>>>

http://www.avsim.com/

'Reno Air Racing' Course V-1

reno_rc2.zip

Have a peek at a screen shot of the Course...>>>

reno_rc1.gif

Race round the Pylons!...Try it. It's Fun! 8-)...!

Paul..G-BPLF....FS 2004.

(The above scenery was designed for FS 2002, but works fine in FS 2004!).

Beware: The ground scenery, (elevation, etc), of FS 2004 and FSX is not always compatible.. ...!

Note: The Air Race Course is at Reno Stead (4SD), 10 miles N/W of Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO), in the Desert.

[mrjake2002]

The Horsemen might fly and I'll definately solo something... not sure what yet though. I'll be racing in something and I'll update you soon on what...  :)

[Ravang]

For my personal FS 2004 Reno Air Races, I use this ready made course from.>>>

http://www.avsim.com/

'Reno Air Racing' Course V-1

reno_rc2.zip

Have a peek at a screen shot of the Course...>>>

reno_rc1.gif

Race round the Pylons!...Try it. It's Fun! 8-)...!

Paul..G-BPLF....FS 2004.

(The above scenery was designed for FS 2002, but works fine in FS 2004!).

Beware: The ground scenery, (elevation, etc), of FS 2004 and FSX is not always compatible.. ...!

Note: The Air Race Course is at Reno Stead (4SD), 10 miles N/W of Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO), in the Desert.

Thanks for that Paul, but it won't work with FSX so I'll just use my scenery (it works in FSX & FS9).

Also I have updated the link for the race course scenery.

And just too clarify it is an Airshow & Race.

Apart from flying the pace plane I will fly the Acceleration Mustang in the Unlimited Class race, for people who don't have Acceleration please use this free model. http://www.gjsmith.net/Downloads/P-51D/Mustang-Aircraft.zip

[Ravang]

Come on people only 2 weeks left, I need more displays and racers, don't make me beg

[mrjake2002]

I'll decide and let you know soon. couple of races... I would suggest just having the unlimited class race, followed by an airshow.

For the unlimited class race I will fly G-FURY. I will display in a P-38, De Havilland Vampire and I'll see if Buckeye + Mic would like to do a Horsemen display (If they don't I'll also solo the P-51).




(Links will be up soon).  ;)

[Tomcatboy48237]

I'm not blowing off the show, just not sure if I can make it yet.  If so I can probably fly an act and might even race just to give everyone else someone to scream past!

Ryan

[peterram430]

I've never been to a virtual airshow or race before, so don't want to embarrace myslf, but I'd like to just come and watch, it that's okay.

[Canuck.]

i may fly...i donty know what yet tho

[KC Jones]

Like peterram, I too would like to attend my first airshow...as a spectator.

I've got the 'paper plane', and you guys weren't kidding that it is indeed a paper airplane.

[Mictheslik]

I'll see if Buckeye + Mic would like to do a Horsemen display

I would, but my PC is frazzled and I'm on an old laptop without FS9

.mic

[mrjake2002]

Unlucky Mic.  ;)

Ravang, I would suggest just having one or two races then the airshow. I would have the biplane class, then some displays, then the unlimited class, then the rest of the airshow.

[Fozzer]

It will be interesting to note any problems with mixing FSX and FS2004/FS 2002 Aircraft and scenery, particularly scenery Meshes!

The Multiplayer Tours appear completely different when using a mix of  the two programs, Aircraft and Scenery!

I have both FSX and FS 2004, but always use FS 2004 for Multiplayer activity to ensure that everyone sees the same thing!... ...!

(Most of the Multiplayer participants use FS 2004 Aircraft and Scenery for compatibility)......!

I foresee a time, soon, when Multiplayer activity will be split between two groups; the original crews running FS 2002/FS2004, and the newcomers with FSX... ...!

Ne'er the twain shall meet.......!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004.... 8-)...!

[Ravang]

Unlucky Mic.  ;)

Ravang, I would suggest just having one or two races then the airshow. I would have the biplane class, then some displays, then the unlimited class, then the rest of the airshow.

I'll probably drop what ever race classes that don't have anyone in them