New Years' in Monterey or bust!--jkcook28

[MaddogK]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/transport+aircraft
"Aircraft designed primarily for the carriage of personnel and/or cargo. Transport aircraft may be classed according to range, as follows:"

I'm surprised no one challenged the B-50...

No need to challenge boss, the entire run doesn't count.

As part of the RTW race may require one (or more) long "corridor" flights, this exercise is designed to test your aircraft selection and handling, ability to endure the boredom of a long over-water flight and the tension of it ending in a less-than-perfect airport. It is a four part exercise: 1) the long, tedious trip out; 2) a potentially dangerous short "shuttle" flight; and 3) a long finishing run to a modern, full-service airport.

I don't see any log for the trip out.
:salute:

 

[jkcook28]

I don't see any log for the trip out.
:salute:

The "long, tedious trip out" is SEGS-->MM1H.

There is no requirement to fly to SEGS for the start; from anywhere.

 

[MaddogK]

Ohh I think you're mistaken. If you look at the ORDER of the exercise requirements you should see that the long trip out is shown BEFORE the shuttle flights, in fact its SHOWN (in RED) as requirement number one.

Consult your lawyers as they not only misinformed you about the hop order, but they informed you flying a bomber was somehow legal. 10 passengers + gear+ pilot wont fit on a plane that has a crew of 8, unless you magically modify the plane with a few folding chairs.

Have a happy new year.

 

[jkcook28]

Sigh, the "shuttle" flight is the run between MM1H and MMEP, not the helicopter action prior to SEGS-->MM1H as per ADDENDUM. Also read The Mission section. This paragraph: As part of the RTW race may require one (or more) long "corridor" flights, this exercise is designed to test your aircraft selection and handling, ability to endure the boredom of a long over-water flight and the tension of it ending in a less-than-perfect airport. It is a four part exercise: 1) the long, tedious trip out; 2) a potentially dangerous short "shuttle" flight; and 3) a long finishing run to a modern, full-service airport. describes the type of legs in general, not the mission.

As for my aircraft choice, see my leg post http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showpost.php?p=322459&postcount=14
That's my interpretation. Certainly open to some argument, but see this page and check crew: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=2649

Dewey, Cheatum and Howe are not cheap but they are good. :d

 

[srgalahad]

Sigh,
That's my interpretation. Certainly open to some argument, but see this page and check crew: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=2649

Dewey, Cheatum and Howe are not cheap but they are good. :d

Now now boys..

First, John, from your NASM reference - Crew: 12 Yes, but the base crew for a TB-50 would be pilot, copilot and Flight Engineer, leaving only 9 seats for the paying pax (and they paid for 10) -we'll assume the hijackers probably stood for the hop to MX85. Irrelevant, however.

Second, take a look at the original event thread for the official response (and where this debate should have gone for all to peruse...):mixedsmi:

Rob