Simviation Forum - UPCOMING TOUR: ALASKA TOUR

Jan 28^th, 2007 at 12:06pm

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In the very early stages of planning. Tour will start when the current one has finished.

Cheers,

James Cool

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Reply #1 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 12:09pm

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cool i would love to go to alaska. good thinking. Cheesy

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Reply #2 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 12:35pm

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Jimbo wrote on Jan 28^th, 2007 at 12:06pm:

In the very early stages of planning. Tour will start when the current one has finished.

Cheers,

James Cool

Great idea.

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Reply #3 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 12:52pm

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Featurless again, after ozyland?

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Reply #4 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 1:14pm

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luke wrote on Jan 28^th, 2007 at 12:52pm:

Featurless again, after ozyland?

Any better suggestions? Cool

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Reply #5 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 4:03pm

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Alaska does have plenty of mountains and challenging airfields.

Crash Wink

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Reply #6 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 5:49pm

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Alaska....

Andrew Esselbach's favourite hunting ground, with his DH Beavers... Wink

...!

I've been there a few times, with the Alaska Bush Scenery files from Avsim...

...!

I'll tell you what, with the cold weather and the high altitudes, you certainly have to keep a wary eye on your Mixture controls, Carburettor heat, and the weather, else you can very quickly be in big trouble...!!

A very challenging area to fly in...
...and easy to get lost in... Shocked

...!

Looking forward to it... Wink

...!

With a selection of amphibian aeroplanes*...?

Paul... Cool

...!

* as there are not many (any?) default FS9 Amphibian aircraft to choose from, we may have to agree to download some, so that they appear correctly in Multiplayer...what do you reckon...?

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Reply #7 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 6:15pm

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Fozzer wrote on Jan 28^th, 2007 at 5:49pm:

Alaska....

Andrew Esselbach's favourite hunting ground, with his DH Beavers... Wink

...!

I've been there a few times, with the Alaska Bush Scenery files from Avsim...

...!

I'll tell you what, with the cold weather and the high altitudes, you certainly have to keep a wary eye on your Mixture controls, Carburettor heat, and the weather, else you can very quickly be in big trouble...!!

Ahh, Alaska. I've spent countless hours exploring the rugged Alaskan countryside puffing around in my DH-2 Beaver.... Cool

I would love to participate, but maybe next winter.... Wink

If you thought flying across the Pacific or Atlantic oceans in your B747 while 35,000+ feet high on auto pilot with the sim time set to 4X was hard, try navigating around Alaska in bad weather at a thousand feet off the ground and navigating with only a map and compass.... Grin

Not to mention that the camp you're trying to find isn't even on the map... Shocked

Paul, the cold isn't too bad, as long as you're dressed warm and you ensure your cabin heat is working prior to your flight. Drinking a nice cup of hot coffee or tea also helps... Cool

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Reply #8 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 6:27pm

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Fozzer wrote on Jan 28^th, 2007 at 5:49pm:

Alaska....

Andrew Esselbach's favourite hunting ground, with his DH Beavers... Wink

...!

I've been there a few times, with the Alaska Bush Scenery files from Avsim...

...!

I'll tell you what, with the cold weather and the high altitudes, you certainly have to keep a wary eye on your Mixture controls, Carburettor heat, and the weather, else you can very quickly be in big trouble...!!

Ahh, Alaska. I've spent countless hours exploring the rugged Alaskan countryside puffing around in my DH-2 Beaver.... Cool

I would love to participate, but maybe next winter.... Wink

If you thought flying across the Pacific or Atlantic oceans in your B747 while 35,000+ feet high on auto pilot with the sim time set to 4X was hard, try navigating around Alaska in bad weather at a thousand feet off the ground and navigating with only a map and compass.... Grin

Not to mention that the camp you're trying to find isn't even on the map... Shocked

Paul, the cold isn't too bad, as long as you're dressed warm and you ensure your cabin heat is working prior to your flight. Drinking a nice cup of hot coffee or tea also helps... Cool

LOL...

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Whenever Alaska is mentioned I cant help remembering our old friend Andrew and his trusty Beaver..

The two objects seem to go together, like peaches and cream... Wink

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Cheers, Andrew...!

Paul...Flask of hot tea always at the ready... Cool

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Reply #9 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 7:35pm

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Count me in Jimbo, I'll be in Alaska anyway Tongue

Cheers,

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Reply #10 - Jan 28^th, 2007 at 11:00pm

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Fozzer wrote on Jan 28^th, 2007 at 5:49pm:

With a selection of amphibian aeroplanes*...?

Paul... Cool

...!

* as there are not many (any?) default FS9 Amphibian aircraft to choose from, we may have to agree to download some, so that they appear correctly in Multiplayer...what do you reckon...?

What about the Default Cessna Caravan Amphibian, Paul? Or all who wants to join could download a freeware Beaver. We could make a list of 3 or 4 freeware planes which would be allowed to use. Jimbo could post the links to those planes in the announcement of every flight so everybody who wants to join can get them. What about that?

Crash Wink

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Reply #11 - Jan 29^th, 2007 at 4:22am

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Fozzer wrote on Jan 28^th, 2007 at 5:49pm:

With a selection of amphibian aeroplanes*...?

Paul... Cool

...!

* as there are not many (any?) default FS9 Amphibian aircraft to choose from, we may have to agree to download some, so that they appear correctly in Multiplayer...what do you reckon...?

PT6 What about the Default Cessna Caravan Amphibian, Paul? Or all who wants to join could download a freeware Beaver. We could make a list of 3 or 4 freeware planes which would be allowed to use. Jimbo could post the links to those planes in the announcement of every flight so everybody who wants to join can get them. What about that?

Crash Wink

Hi Crash...

The trouble Foz has with the Cessna Caravan Amphibian, is that the front end is fitted with one of those dreaded PT 6 Turbine engines driving the props... Cry

.....and I always have serious problems winding the engine/speed down quickly just prior to landing.... Shocked

...!

...it seems to take Forever!

They can be a bit of a handful in arduous Bush conditions!

My piston props shut down/slow down quickly... Wink

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A selection of suitable, downloaded, freeware wheel/ski/float GA piston prop planes which we all use would be a good idea, that way all our craft will be visible in their proper types/models... Kiss

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We can now expect a blinding argument on what will be the most suitable aircraft, based on every-ones private opinion... Roll Eyes

...?
Let the War commence...!
LOL...!

I have a number of suitable Bush planes in my Hangar which I use for that very purpose, but it's doubtful if our other Pilots in the Tour will have them.

Cheers all...!

Paul....I need a Beech Baron fitted with floats.....please.... Grin

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Reply #12 - Jan 29^th, 2007 at 11:49am

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Suggestions for amphibian airplanes:

All available on Simviation.com

- Maule package 2004 props page 54

- PZL 104 Wilga package 2004 props page 92

- DHL2 Beaver Alaska Tours(!) including updates 2004 props page 57

The last one would be very appropriate, I think.

Crash Wink

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Reply #13 - Jan 29^th, 2007 at 12:38pm

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Quote:

Suggestions for amphibian airplanes:

All available on Simviation.com

- Maule package 2004 props page 54

- PZL 104 Wilga package 2004 props page 92

- DHL2 Beaver Alaska Tours(!) including updates 2004 props page 57

The last one would be very appropriate, I think.

Crash Wink

Excellent collection, Crash...!

(Wheeling them into my Hangar already)... Wink

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I suppose it depends upon which area of Alaska Jimbo drags us, kicking and screaming...
...following the Coastal area will most likely require an Amphibian due to the large areas of water there ....
..quite what it's like further inland, I don't know, maybe one of the default "wheeled jobs" will suffice than...?
We can but see... Wink

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Whatever it is, it looks like fun... Smiley

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Paul...fibbing around for Amphibians... Wink

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Reply #14 - Jan 29^th, 2007 at 12:43pm

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Quote:

Suggestions for amphibian airplanes:

All available on Simviation.com

- Maule package 2004 props page 54

- PZL 104 Wilga package 2004 props page 92

- DHL2 Beaver Alaska Tours(!) including updates 2004 props page 57

The last one would be very appropriate, I think.

Crash Wink

Sounds like an extremely good idea Crash. When the time comes to start a General post confirming the actual details of the Tour, i will include these aircraft to download.

Cheers Crash.

James

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