Newbie's FSX Dilema's and Fixes...

[Fozzer]

Thanks Fozzer, always wonder how to navigate by NDB (already know VOR). :)

..P.S...

Found it!.. [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]...!

My trusty Radio Nav tutorial...>>>



Paul.... ...!

[jetprop]

i will try and use it next time i come to an airport that is big enough.

[Fozzer]

I will try and use it next time I come to an airport that is big enough.

I am fortunate in using "FS Navigator" which gives me all the Radio Nav information I need during the flight....

..but without that, (unless you have some other means of obtaining them), search for "Free Sectional Charts" for the area in which you are flying, this will show all the radio frequencies, etc, for the area you are flying!... ...!

http://skyvector.com/

Paul... 8-)...!

[jetprop]

there is a default map aswell...

[Fozzer]

The advantage with Sectional Charts, (which all real pilots use), is that they also show controlled areas, restricted areas, danger areas, obstructions, etc... ...!

Paul... 8-)...!

[jetprop]

ehh.
you do know those are also on the fsx map,right?

exept for obstructions and the glider things.
+do you still use ATC?
i don't since they are so STUPID!
i crashed once and then they started complaining that i was off course.

[Fozzer]

ehh.
you do know those are also on the fsx map,right?

exept for obstructions and the glider things.
+do you still use ATC?
i don't since they are so STUPID!
i crashed once and then they started complaining that i was off course.

I really enjoy filing a flight plan, VFR or IFR, and flying with the assistance of Air Traffic Control in FS 2004.
I think it works quite well considering its a simple flight simulator... ...!
I have no particular complaints.

Paul....Golf Bravo Papa Lima Foxtrot... ...!

[jetprop]

ehh.
you do know those are also on the fsx map,right?

exept for obstructions and the glider things.
+do you still use ATC?
i don't since they are so STUPID!
i crashed once and then they started complaining that i was off course.

I really enjoy filing a flight plan, VFR or IFR, and flying with the assistance of Air Traffic Control in FS 2004.
I think it works quite well considering its a simple flight simulator... ...!
I have no particular complaints.

Paul....Golf Bravo Papa Lima Foxtrot... ...!

well,it normally works decent,but they always send me a few degrees of course and they make me turn to get on course instead of just sending me the right heading!
and then we have the ATC habit to let a cessna on the runway when you are just about to land your b747.

[Fozzer]

........well, it normally works decent, but they always send me a few degrees of course and they make me turn to get on course instead of just sending me the right heading!
and then we have the ATC habit to let a Cessna on the runway when you are just about to land your b747.

Note that when you file a Flight Plan, Air Traffic Control guide you on a pre-defined track, from way-point to way-point, These "way-points" can be invisible to you (but they do appear on your charts) as you get re-directed on a new heading which can appear to be wildly off-track, but you finally get guided to your final destination, avoiding any obstacles, and warning you of controlled airspace, etc, en-route.... ..!

I am always amazed how accurately ATC are noting every X Y Z move that you make, both on the ground, and in the air....VERY clever programming!

Paul.... 8-)...!

Presently flying a IFR Flight Plan from Livermore to Santa Rosa...works perfectly!

My only slight disappointment, is not being able to generate, and fly, a Flight Plan, during an on-line Multiplayer Session in FS 2004... ..!
Maybe its not possible, for some good programming reason.. ...!

[jetprop]

no i don't mean that.
say i go from a to b in a straight line.

they send me to a heading of 205 but the place i want to go to is heading 210.
after a while i get send to about 230 and nearly immediatly they make me go back to 205.
after a certain period of time they do that again,and after the same period of time they do that AGAIN.
and so on.

and btw i am not sure if this works anymore but:
do a flight plan from dublin to heathrow,after starting save and reload the flight sim,the ATC sends you EVERYWHERE
my dad once did and he ended up in spain!

[Fozzer]

no i don't mean that.
say i go from a to b in a straight line.

they send me to a heading of 205 but the place i want to go to is heading 210.
after a while i get send to about 230 and nearly immediatly they make me go back to 205.
after a certain period of time they do that again,and after the same period of time they do that AGAIN.
and so on.

and btw i am not sure if this works anymore but:
do a flight plan from dublin to heathrow,after starting save and reload the flight sim,the ATC sends you EVERYWHERE
my dad once did and he ended up in spain!

.... ....!

If you file a Flight Plan with Air Traffic Control, they will direct you to your final destination under THEIR control, and you are mostly obliged to obey them, unless you inform them of a change of Flight Plan/route.
If you wish to fly directly from A to B via VFR, under your own control, don't actually file a flight plan (risky!), just obtain traffic information (ATIS*) by radio from various airfields, en-route.....
...and obtain permission from the Tower if you are likely to pass through their controlled airspace!
(I normally avoid it if possible, and its not necessary).

Paul.... ...!

* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_ ... on_Service

...also...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Traffic_Control

[jetprop]

trust me:
any sensible pilot would know that if ATC sends you around the world on a flight from dublin to london you know its either a joke,a drunk ATC or a realy stupid one.

[FSX_Dude]

no i don't mean that.
say i go from a to b in a straight line.

they send me to a heading of 205 but the place i want to go to is heading 210.
after a while i get send to about 230 and nearly immediatly they make me go back to 205.
after a certain period of time they do that again,and after the same period of time they do that AGAIN.
and so on.

and btw i am not sure if this works anymore but:
do a flight plan from dublin to heathrow,after starting save and reload the flight sim,the ATC sends you EVERYWHERE
my dad once did and he ended up in spain!

Once in FSX I was flying from A-B (About 100 miles) and I set a direct course with a IFR plan and ATC put me off course and I passed the Airport I was landing at then I took control of the airplane then they told me to turn after (about 30 miles away from passing the airport ) then they finally put me on course to the runway opposite of my heading so I had to pass the airport again then I was told to turn around then, I finally got to land (about 20 min later than I expected).

[Fozzer]

There are two headings on the runway...

The one you were hoping to land on... ...

..and the one ATC decides for you, depending upon the wind direction, etc, prevailing at the time!.... ...!

In which case you will often get diverted to land at the other end on the runway..or even on a different runway altogether!!

ATC often stops you from doing what you want to do... ...!

Paul... 8-)...!