Sim-Outhouse's Interest in the RTRW
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How are you looking for pilots this weekend? My rig is still set up to fly, even though I've still got dcc's P-38 and Gnoopey's P-47 as my primary planes. Looking like I could do some wingman flights if needed and if things looks solid later in the weekend take a leg. I think I've got the F7F-does that thing still roll over on its back without warning?
Anyway let me know if you need a stick for a few legs. BTW does Dangerous Dave still fly?
Flork
How are you looking for pilots this weekend? My rig is still set up to fly, even though I've still got dcc's P-38 and Gnoopey's P-47 as my primary planes. Looking like I could do some wingman flights if needed and if things looks solid later in the weekend take a leg. I think I've got the F7F-does that thing still roll over on its back without warning?
Anyway let me know if you need a stick for a few legs. BTW does Dangerous Dave still fly?
Flork
Having trouble with my pedals sticking causing differential braking on take off. Ordered a new pedal set Wednesday night for Friday delivery.
Also, I have a cooling fan and video card issue causing lockups in heavy clouds and fog; 3 crashes in 2 days testing.
So not sure I will be reliable for baton work.
Also, I have a cooling fan and video card issue causing lockups in heavy clouds and fog; 3 crashes in 2 days testing.
So not sure I will be reliable for baton work.
epwatson
Charter Member
Milton, I saw you practicing online last night, you are using the old version of the duenna which is no longer valid (as it doesn't produce a proper jpeg output).
Be sure you update to the latest one.
http://www.fsrtwrace.com/duenna.php
Cheers,
Be sure you update to the latest one.
http://www.fsrtwrace.com/duenna.php
Cheers,
Where are our SOH Team racers?
Out of 14 that expressed interest in racing this year, only 7 have shown up to fly about 40% of the race the first 24 hours. Its quite the marathon with so few people covering a 24 hour day.
We have another 36 hours roughly to complete the race. If you expressed interest and are up-to-speed with aircraft and rules, please jump in.
Out of 14 that expressed interest in racing this year, only 7 have shown up to fly about 40% of the race the first 24 hours. Its quite the marathon with so few people covering a 24 hour day.
We have another 36 hours roughly to complete the race. If you expressed interest and are up-to-speed with aircraft and rules, please jump in.
MaddogK
Sim Junkie
Looks like I killed it this time. Was dinking around with the PC Friday night chasing a graphics card problem I've had for a couple years now and I pushed it too hard this time. Am pretty sure I lost the mobo this time. I can only hope my HDD still works as I've got 2 years on the Fox project for macrobertson and no backup. Sorry I missed the race, I can't believe it's over already.
Looks like I killed it this time. Was dinking around with the PC Friday night chasing a graphics card problem I've had for a couple years now and I pushed it too hard this time. Am pretty sure I lost the mobo this time. I can only hope my HDD still works as I've got 2 years on the Fox project for macrobertson and no backup. Sorry I missed the race, I can't believe it's over already.
Sorry to hear about your issues and hoping for the best possible result.
Yes, the races are getting shorter thanks to the Executive committee's decisions the last couple years to make changes to improve race times.
There were years when the race went until Wednesday morning; not good.
No one is happier than we are that the race is now completed.
The low participation this year for SOH and Flightsim will likely kill this annual event unless something changes.
Kowalski65
Charter Member
I must apoligise for not participating,s despite showing an interest,family circumstances conspired against me-I couldnt even get to a PC to check the progress!
Bizarrely the shorter race didnt help me as I could have jumped in today, but very well done to the pilots who did fly
Bizarrely the shorter race didnt help me as I could have jumped in today, but very well done to the pilots who did fly
MaddogK
Sim Junkie
Oh don't say that. These annual events still hold the community together, and to even think of killing the biggest one of the year off would be enough to fracture the community permanently. Maybe in the hideout we can toss around some ideas to get participation up.
HarleyDude
SOH-CM-2023
Don't Give up.
I have enjoyed SOH and the RTRW flights and while I have never participated I have followed the efforts of the participants with interest. If I may offer some observations and possible solutions to promote this and other similar events. 1) Offer a tutorial on how to get involved. Explain what is required and how to set up a computer to compete in a race event. 2) Explain and teach what skills are required for a person to compete. 3) Offer smaller races thru out the year using stock MSF aircraft to help the neophyte racer get experience. 4) Offer a running commentary on the race. Audience participation draws interest which will bring participation at the racer level. 5) Race result announced in a timely fashion with all participants recognized for their efforts. This should be done all of the team websites. These are just a few thoughts and are not meant as criticism, just observations from one enjoys flight simming who would like to see this grow. Thank You to Team Out-House for your time and efforts. Harley Dude
I have enjoyed SOH and the RTRW flights and while I have never participated I have followed the efforts of the participants with interest. If I may offer some observations and possible solutions to promote this and other similar events. 1) Offer a tutorial on how to get involved. Explain what is required and how to set up a computer to compete in a race event. 2) Explain and teach what skills are required for a person to compete. 3) Offer smaller races thru out the year using stock MSF aircraft to help the neophyte racer get experience. 4) Offer a running commentary on the race. Audience participation draws interest which will bring participation at the racer level. 5) Race result announced in a timely fashion with all participants recognized for their efforts. This should be done all of the team websites. These are just a few thoughts and are not meant as criticism, just observations from one enjoys flight simming who would like to see this grow. Thank You to Team Out-House for your time and efforts. Harley Dude
Well, those are lofty ideals my friend. I would like the 4 Flightsim participants who had to pause their progress at the halfway point out of sheer exhaustion to weigh in on this.
When we commit to a race, we need "teams", not idealists, to fly 24x7 for 54+ hours. If we had known that only half a team would show up, we would not have committed.
You and others above who expressed interest failed their team. Expressing interest is not helpful; being on the team is.
A lot of people were watching while only a few paid the price. Where were the "interested" players when we had one person flying back to back legs with penalties because the other team members were exhausted and trying to catch 2-4 hours sleep.
That is the reality regardless of the ideals.
Will there be another event? Who knows. Will we be skeptical about flying again in this event with "interested" participants? You bet.
We all have "real lives", not just those who did not show. The difference is, we made a commitment and stuck to it. No excuses.
I have enjoyed SOH and the RTRW flights and while I have never participated I have followed the efforts of the participants with interest. If I may offer some observations and possible solutions to promote this and other similar events. 1) Offer a tutorial on how to get involved. Explain what is required and how to set up a computer to compete in a race event. 2) Explain and teach what skills are required for a person to compete. 3) Offer smaller races thru out the year using stock MSF aircraft to help the neophyte racer get experience. 4) Offer a running commentary on the race. Audience participation draws interest which will bring participation at the racer level. 5) Race result announced in a timely fashion with all participants recognized for their efforts. This should be done all of the team websites. These are just a few thoughts and are not meant as criticism, just observations from one enjoys flight simming who would like to see this grow. Thank You to Team Out-House for your time and efforts. Harley Dude
All great ideas HD; I think that would be helpful as many feel intimidated with the requirements and demands. It's a lot easier than what is perceived. Thanks for your comments.
MaddogK
Sim Junkie
Understood.
That's why I suggested the hideout. I feel your frustration and don't want it to turn to apathy, like mine did. My PC problem this year was a complete surprise, tho I won't offer any further explanation about it. Doo-doo happens.
I understand your issue and was not targeting that specifically. I know you understand the work and dedication to pull off these events as you have flown many years. I am not angry with anyone but frustrated about how we were left holding the bag.
Hi MD. In past years I would agree with you that this discussion should be in our "hide out". But this year was different. Have we ever had a team have to suspend operations due to pilot exhaustion, as FlightSim had to do? In truth it very nearly came to that for us this year. This time, the discussion needs to be here, in public. Unless we come up with ideas to get people involved, this will be the last event. People don't want to spend four days glued to their computer, so they stay away, but if more people were involved, everyone would get more rest. So, a "negative feedback loop" has taken hold, and that ends only one way...
MaddogK
Sim Junkie
Look on the bright side, as history has taught us SOH comes roaring back after a dismal showing a year earlier. I wouldn't be a bit ashamed about a 2nd place showing, it was a herculean effort by a few and we all appreciate the effort. Congrads.