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Oy! I'm going to have to wait for the publication of the rules. Sounds a lot like a race I flew back in '34, if my rusty ole memory serves me correctly.
 
Daft questions I know but where do I find the Breguet?(it looks like a fat Connie!)

And are the FSX connies with no VC's eligible?(cant remember who done them but they are FSX only on Flightsim.com) I have so many of these planes downloaded I dont know where to start(even though I will most likely fly the Lancastrian!!)
 
Unfortunately the only site that hosted the Breguet was AVSIM. I can try to email it to you. PM me your addy if you want.

I don't think any of us tested the Connies in FSX. Those versions would be acceptable unless the fuel consumption (or some other airfile variable) is all out of whack when flying in FSX.
 
Wow, just reading the tutorial over at California Classics. I have a bit to learn and practice to get the best performance out of these classic airliners. I can't wait to get hooked up tonight and set up a longer flight.
 
RedGreen said:
Well folks, I've started my new job down in Miami, and I must say it's been quite enjoyable thus far. (Of course, the fact that the airline is based in South Florida is a definite plus. :wiggle:)

After several days of company orientation and familiarization with the newfangled DC-6B (and yes, being fitted for a snazzy looking uniform!) the company has decided to put me through my paces with some short haul passenger flights. First up was Miami to Havana. Had a great view of the Florida Keys on the way over. Some low clouds had made their way into Cuba by the time I arrived. My approach wasn't the best, but overall it was good first commercial flight.

Now to find a ritzy nightclub to hang out at...:jump:
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Looks like a good'un there buddy-ro.

You be careful in Havana,,,,,I stopped there on the way home after the 1941 Pan Am Race to sit a spell, chase a few local gals and collect myself for the rest of the trip.

You might guess I got hooked up with some dignitaries young'un and into a bunch of trouble.

"What's that to me?" you ask....well I was kinda worn out after the big race and well,,,,to make a long story short,,,the picture the cops took of me looked a lot like your avatar. ....LOL :icon_lol:
 
Thought I would do some night flights before heading out to the east for the start of the big race. Flew her by the numbers and a heavy load of passenger and cargo, and by george landed just under the max landing weight. Will wonder never cease!:USA-flag:
 
PM on its way Moses.The FSX Connies are 1049As & I think made by the same team as did the G/Hs so should be on the money
 
Emails on the way Kowalski65-

Not sure what I'm going to fly yet. Been testing the Connies and the big Douglas iron but I keep finding myself drawn to the beleaguered Avro Tudor. Maybe this BSAA version? Decisions, decisions...

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If the Bristol Brabazon didn't get such 'orrible gas mileage I would be flying that one. :engel016:
 
salt_air said:
Looks like a good'un there buddy-ro.

You be careful in Havana,,,,,I stopped there on the way home after the 1941 Pan Am Race to sit a spell, chase a few local gals and collect myself for the rest of the trip.

You might guess I got hooked up with some dignitaries young'un and into a bunch of trouble.

"What's that to me?" you ask....well I was kinda worn out after the big race and well,,,,to make a long story short,,,the picture the cops took of me looked a lot like your avatar. ....LOL :icon_lol:
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Well Austin, I didn't run into any trouble with the authorities, since it was back to work after a one night stayover. I did have a close call with this big guy called Jose. People told me not to dance with his girl, but she kept holding me and saying "Come a little bit closer, you're my kind of man, so big and so strong...."

But that's not important.

Had another short haul flight to attend to, this time heading from Havana to Tampa. Flew over a thunderstorm to the north of Cuba, good thing we left while the winds were still calm in Havana. The "bosses" at the airline keep asking me why I'm always flying at "Max Cruise" on my Manifold Pressure. Apparently I'm only supposed to use that when I'm facing headwinds. I told them, "My passengers want to get where they're going sometime this month, correct?" They said, "Yes, but we'd appreciate it if you didn't burn so much fuel in the process."

Oh well, there was no faulting my approach and landing on this trip. Nice and smooth, and all the paying customers barely felt a thing.
 
Been doing a little knocking off the rust myself in the Merc Air Stratoliner over the midwest.
 
RedGreen said:
Well Austin, I didn't run into any trouble with the authorities, since it was back to work after a one night stayover. I did have a close call with this big guy called Jose. People told me not to dance with his girl, but she kept holding me and saying "Come a little bit closer, you're my kind of man, so big and so strong...."

But that's not important.

Had another short haul flight to attend to, this time heading from Havana to Tampa. Flew over a thunderstorm to the north of Cuba, good thing we left while the winds were still calm in Havana. The "bosses" at the airline keep asking me why I'm always flying at "Max Cruise" on my Manifold Pressure. Apparently I'm only supposed to use that when I'm facing headwinds. I told them, "My passengers want to get where they're going sometime this month, correct?" They said, "Yes, but we'd appreciate it if you didn't burn so much fuel in the process."

Oh well, there was no faulting my approach and landing on this trip. Nice and smooth, and all the paying customers barely felt a thing.
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Well Red,

Just tell the " boss" if they didn't have to be anywhere they woulda stayed home,,,,no money then.

BTW: That's a handsome beast you're flying. That panit brings out the "6's" lines nicely.

May join the "Connie Club" that rapidly forming there although,,,,,,I was wondering about flying boats of that era.

Get a look at Willy's 307!

Still waiting for the explaination (rules/object) of the task ahead of us to see which plane I'll be usin'.

Spent some time in the "slammer" with Jose.....good thing you left, the guy's crazed. They had him in shackles the whole time.

:ernae:
 
Took a flight from St Louis to Nashville in the Strat. Just using dead reckoning, I ended up a few miles to the east of KBNA, but still close enough I could pick it out in the distance. I guess as long as I get there it counts....

Right now the plan is to fly the Stratoliner to Buenos Aires. As it's just barely faster than a speeding DC-3 (I'm hoping someone will fly a DC-4 for a comparison), the idea is instead of getting there quickly, go for the total luxury flight. Take advantage of the sleeper berths and load up a couple of dozen very wealthy passengers, some fine looking flight attendants, a chef for meals and make it like a flying cruise ship. After all, it's one of Boeing's more reliable designs provided the fuel tanks are properly checked for fuel level.

What could go wrong?
 
Test Flight Tonight

The last couple of nights I have gotten on and done some testing, but all flights were carried out at an initial operating ceiling without any climbs as fuel was burned off. Tonight I am hoping to be able to stay at the controls and see what type of range I can get in the DC-6B with the addition of step climbs as the aircraft gets lighter.

This is a whole new type of flying and it is a fun challenge to attempt to simulate it as accurately as possible.
 
Took off for the next leg. I forgot that these things are designed to use oil. During climb I started to get a low oil warning light on #4. We may have to divert to top the engines off.
 
That's cool. I read in the A2A manual for the 377 that the limiting "consumable" for range in that plane wasn't gas, but oil! Amazing!
 
I've been offered a flying job with Juan Trippe's outfit.

Practicing my ndb nav skills in the B337
 
twidgau.zip

Does anyone have this file? I have parts of twidgau.cab files. I am just not sure what else I need to add it to my panel.
 
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