CRJ700 Mini Adventure

[Bjoern]

i don't think any of the flights i mentioned were even that long.

CYYZ to KPHL is equally long (~350nm).
CYYZ to KCLE is about half that distance, as is CYYZ - KDTW (~180nm).

Anyways, I still find it very odd as to why an airline prefers a penalty in fuel consumption over longer climbing phases.

 

[Chacha]

Hey all,

I'll see about finishing that paint scheme and upload it. It has one cool reflection in it, via the Specular input. I only colorized the purple one and added some bits. The Spec adds a jade or turquoise reflection in the sun in the paint color. Awesome. Looks like Land Rover green back in the early Discovery days.



ChaCha,

Flying tubes (big jets or heavies) can be learned in the FS Learning Center (built in courses with training missions). I learned on the 737 and 747 in the sim courses. When you practice touch and goes, your loop pattern is about the size of half of Phoenix, lolol... You get used to it. Nothing but a giant Cessna... or really fast Zeppelin.. :d



Roger that Bjoern on the Alt. I'll give that a try. Its been a while for me. I used to fly tubes back before I went into FS as a business. I was a big time VA guy, with British Airways Virtual, BAV738. Almost made it to Senior Captain.



Bill

I finally attemted to fly that thing.... I choose a flight from KMCO to the neighboring KNAS, a good 1hour and 30 minute flight (I cheated on the time ). Heart pounding, forehead sweating, hand trembling, took off and zoom up to the sky, oops what button does what?? I should have done the SIM course Lionheart recommended. I am up the air, I have to do something, I have to fly this plane..... Wheeeew, some more sweat and trembling hands, I have to reach my destination.

Like learning to drive a new car, I tried each and every buttons and dials, oops that one is for the wiper,... uhhhhh. Ehhhhh. AHHHH! ok..

I was mesmerized with an awesome view, reached the international waters, beautiful sight, what a relief, yes I can fly this... ready for landing, I was cleared to land.... whoa, I burned the tires, oops, no I did not the tires are gone.... It's good I have my seat belt on....

Did I bring my passport?? :isadizzy::isadizzy:

I learned my lesson, a relaxing flight, overall...

 

[Lionheart]

They are tricky and a bit sophisticated compared with a Cessna or Epic.

The Auto Pilot on the CRJ is really difficult to work unless you are in 2D panel mode. (The VC version moves when you are changing altitude and all, so it makes it difficult to keep your mouse on buttons).

Also, there is a white airbrakes control lever on the center console. Crank that back about 50% when you are descending to keep your speed down, but remember to move it back to zero position after your descent, or you will be flying with your nose in the air, lol.


The CRJ is a neat little jet. Sort of like a huge Lear, basically. I need some time in that Airbus. I wish I could put it in FS9 so my frame rates would be up there. arrgh... Oh well.


Bill

 

[Bjoern]

The Auto Pilot on the CRJ is really difficult to work unless you are in 2D panel mode. (The VC version moves when you are changing altitude and all, so it makes it difficult to keep your mouse on buttons).

This is really just a matter you have to get used to. I always turn the buttons in VC mode, even in more complicated planes (Wilco E-Jets...).

Also, there is a white airbrakes control lever on the center console. Crank that back about 50% when you are descending to keep your speed down, but remember to move it back to zero position after your descent, or you will be flying with your nose in the air, lol.

Well, you could also try to lower your sink rate a bit. I think the CRJ starts slowing down at 1500 to 1600fpm. Or simply put the speed hold to less than 250 KIAS to make AutoThrottle cut out down power to idle.

The CRJ is a neat little jet. Sort of like a huge Lear, basically. I need some time in that Airbus. I wish I could put it in FS9 so my frame rates would be up there. arrgh... Oh well.

If size doesn't matter try Aerdesign's A318 for FS9 (it's considerably smaller than FSX's A321 though). Or Moach's 737-700 for FS9.
Both aircraft are awesome freeware. in fact, they're so awesome that I created a paint for the A318 and a VC upgrade for the 737-700.

In case you want to try the FSX A321 first nonetheless, here's a site offering a modified (and way more realisitc) FDE for it (and other FSX default aircraft):
http://www.metzgergva.de/default_e.htm

 

[Lionheart]

This is really just a matter you have to get used to. I always turn the buttons in VC mode, even in more complicated planes (Wilco E-Jets...).




Well, you could also try to lower your sink rate a bit. I think the CRJ starts slowing down at 1500 to 1600fpm. Or simply put the speed hold to less than 250 KIAS to make AutoThrottle cut out down power to idle.




If size doesn't matter try Aerdesign's A318 for FS9 (it's considerably smaller than FSX's A321 though). Or Moach's 737-700 for FS9.
Both aircraft are awesome freeware. in fact, they're so awesome that I created a paint for the A318 and a VC upgrade for the 737-700.

In case you want to try the FSX A321 first nonetheless, here's a site offering a modified (and way more realisitc) FDE for it (and other FSX default aircraft):
http://www.metzgergva.de/default_e.htm

Hey Bjoern,

Awesome man! Many thanks.



Bill

 

[Bjoern]

Awesome man! Many thanks.

No biggie; always welcome.