FoxThree wrote on Oct 31^st, 2011 at 5:27am:


..P.S...

Found it!.. ...!

My trusty Radio Nav tutorial...>>>



Paul.... ...!

jetprop wrote on Oct 31^st, 2011 at 7:21am:


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... ...!

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

Paul... ...!

jetprop wrote on Oct 31^st, 2011 at 9:21am:


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 wrote on Nov 1^st, 2011 at 4:38am:


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.... ...!

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 wrote on Nov 1^st, 2011 at 7:31am:


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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_Terminal_Information_Service

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

jetprop wrote on Nov 1^st, 2011 at 7:31am:

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).