WANTED: Pilots!

PRB

PRB

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Pilots needed!
No experience necessary!
Must have your own plane.
Adventure guaranteed.
Starting pay is “negotiable”
No benefits, no medical, and you must do your own taxes.

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We are about to start our first practice session for the up-coming Round The World race. Here's how it works: Every February, four teams (SOH, AVSIM, FlightSim, and FS-MP) compete in a virtual race around the world. The race is conducted in the form of a “relay race” where a “virtual baton” is picked up a released at airports around the world by team members flying it there. As one pilot drops the baton, another one picks it up, and so on. The first team to get back to the originating airport wins. Simple! Well, ok, it's not quite that simple. There are a page or two of rules that govern how it's done. Since 2005, when Team SOH first entered this annual contest, we have won the “big trophy” one time. We are always looking for new team members.

We are starting our first practice session a little early this year (Dec 11 2009), since we kind of figured we needed a little extra practice after last year... This practice is simply to get back to the basics of baton hand-offs, and to practice flying in bad weather and darkness. To that end, in this first practice we will circumnavigate the globe by staying above 50 degrees latitude, where it's cold, dark, and snowy!

If you are interested, drop by the RTW Multi-Player forum

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/forumdisplay.php?f=6
 
the second line of your post definitely opens the door for me.
I've got a Christmas tree to set up and light tomorrow
but it can wait for a few hours.

btw, what's that new blue medal next to your name?
congratulations, Paul :ernae:
 
PRB said:
Pilots needed!
No experience necessary!
Must have your own plane.
Adventure guaranteed.
Starting pay is “negotiable”
No benefits, no medical, and you must do your own taxes.

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I would add you don't need to be even a particularly good pilot either. Those skills come faster than you might believe in Practice. :icon_lol:

For many of you this is your chance to Represent your home Forum.

www.sim-outhouse.com.

Its a chance to show the other two or three teams what this site is made of.

Its a chance for you to do honor to the modelers who made the fine aircraft we fly. Many of whom call the Sim-Outhouse their home forum.

Its an honor to advance the Baton in dcc's P-38, Gnoopey's P-47M or Milton Shupe's Howard 500 better than that its an honor to fly Wingman to these same men of which I have had the proud honor to do.

Imagine flying Gnoopey's B-29 for the first time. The flight is from SCIP to SCFX into an un lighted airstrip a small island in the middle of nowhere. The whole time getting first hand instructions from Gnoopey on how to land the plane with him on the runway providing the lights so you can land. I had never flown the B-29 prior to that day.

Picture shot by Tom as he was in day light but trust me it was dark. :applause:

Because of this bunch of Nuts :applause: (that's right Nuts we are) in my first practice I ran the P-38 out of gas and crashed (Wingman to PRB). Flew into a mountain in Greenland in the dark and crashed (Wingman to Moparmike). Belly landed the P-47M from about 50' AGL (twice :icon_lol:) and crashed. Splattered the Default Lear 45 all over a run way in Greece (Practice Baton).

It was after the Mountain incident in Greenland that I learned how to use the GPS in FS9. Wow what a great tool. dcc provided me instructions on how to land the P-38 which is easy enough to do if your anyone than me at that time. Coming into Miami I extended the gear too soon too fast and had a small issue with the nose gear but I did not crash. I slowed it down gradually and easyed it onto the nose wheel. It stayed up. Wow what a trip that was.

I flew my first P-51, Bearcat, Tiger Cat, and F4U-5NF Corsair (Wing to fliger747) all successfully I might add. I added jets and helicopters to my list of things I can do in a pinch but scare me to death.

I spent some time reading some old posts the other day. It brought back a lot of memories of conversations we had on TS or places we have flown under extreme conditions. I really have had a Great time flying with these guys. There is no too way about it. Yes we all want win and trust me the event is a whole lot of fun to win but in the end just being here and doing it is worth the memories.

So if what is holding back is fear that you are not good enough to fly in the race...

Forget that just join us by the end of the event you will have had a good time, met some of your fellow Out-House members and who knows maybe you will surprise yourself with talents you did not know you had.

Smilo I look forward to flying Wingman to you. :ernae:

Paul congratulations :icon29:
 
now that was a inspiring post, Dave, thanks.
being as tomorrow is the 11th,
any idea what time practice starts?
a week or so ago, I saw mention of 12:00 GMT.
Lord have mercy! the first test of my resolve.
12:00 GMT equals 04:00 PST!!!
also, I didn't see a where.
 
Well practice is informal I can't make it until Saturday morning.

The launch time just gives the European Crew a chance to start it.

Truthfully I have not even read the rules yet. :icon_lol: I don't plan on doing that until Saturday.

Just check in on the practice thread after you get up and take the Baton or Wingman as the chance might arise when you are ready.
 
Dangerousdave26 said:
Imagine flying Gnoopey's B-29 for the first time. The flight is from SCIP to SCFX into an un lighted airstrip a small island in the middle of nowhere. The whole time getting first hand instructions from Gnoopey on how to land the plane with him on the runway providing the lights so you can land. I had never flown the B-29 prior to that day.

Because of this bunch of Nuts :applause: (that's right Nuts we are) in my first practice I ran the P-38 out of gas and crashed (Wingman to PRB). Flew into a mountain in Greenland in the dark and crashed (Wingman to Moparmike). Belly landed the P-47M from about 50' AGL (twice :icon_lol:) and crashed. Splattered the Default Lear 45 all over a run way in Greece (Practice Baton).

It was after the Mountain incident in Greenland that I learned how to use the GPS in FS9. Wow what a great tool. dcc provided me instructions on how to land the P-38 which is easy enough to do if your anyone than me at that time. Coming into Miami I extended the gear too soon too fast and had a small issue with the nose gear but I did not crash. I slowed it down gradually and easyed it onto the nose wheel. It stayed up. Wow what a trip that was.
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I guess you don't call yourself "Dangerous..." for nothing!

Are these flights conducted on VATSIM to keep everything on the up and up?
 
Each team usually flies on a different server. Before they went down, we used the NetWings server. I think last year they used MoparMike's server. All servers are kept open so that members of the other teams and the race committee can see what's going on.

An excellent aircraft for those just starting out is a P-38 and David Copely (dcc) makes a an outstanding freeware one. A J or L model would work best. Stay away from the prototypes as those aren't race legal. I've pulled some pretty stupid stuff in a P-38 and got away with without getting too fouled up. The Lightning is fast, handles well, is stable and has excellent visibility from the cockpit. I can't recommend it enough. One thing to keep in mind is that it's better to make the flight a little slow than to fly super fast just to crash.
 
adhockey said:
I guess you don't call yourself "Dangerous..." for nothing!

Are these flights conducted on VATSIM to keep everything on the up and up?
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Well that is a story but I was given this name. :icon_lol:

After a number of years being called it I adopted it as my forums name.

Willy's right we use Moparmike's FS Host server last year.

Validation of the flights is done by a software utility called Duenna.

The Duenna basically confirms your settings are within the race rules and logs your flight via FSUIPC. If your system can handle the load it also will send the information back to the home server in real time. This provides tracking to fans.

All the flights are listed here http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ListFlights.php

If we take a look at Paul's last leg we see his flight path in google maps.

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=HgEPcyU4gXjKnmSFUDocT6vjN7g

All that said You do not need to be connected to the internet to fly. You only need to connect to the internet to Post your departure and arrival with validation files on the forums. Many of our members still are on dial up and dial up does not play well with up loading real time position.
 
Hi Guys, First time I have seen the thread. Sorry I missed the practice shoot. Do you have the team already or how can I hop on board?

Thanks, Mike
 
There is no limit to the number of pilots; the more we have, the better off we are as the official race runs 24X7 for 3-4 days.

Please do join us.
 
As Dave pointed out, the sign-up thread is up. Read the fine print, ask questions and don't be very afraid (a bit of trepidation is expected of new members):icon_lol:

We've got two months to work out the kinks, get and test software and planes, and learn the ins-and-outs of RTW racing - there will be exercises and practices to hone your skills.

BTW, if you want to be REALLY dedicated, you can book off the week from work, buy a new ObusForme cushion for your sim chair, get an IV feeding system, send the wife and kids to a resort, put a 'vacation hold' on the mail and your phones and notify your family that all birthdays and anniversaries are rescheduled until after 'race week' :kilroy:

The race is run in "real-time" (ie. no breaks) and last year the average was just over 100 hours (4.25 days) so while it's a speed event in one way, it's also a relay marathon. Seriously, that allows a lot of people time to take part without a crate of "No-Doze". Over that time you get to meet a lot of your fellow simmers -even the "other guys", learn lots, swap tales, explore the world and experience the Thrill of Victory, or The Agony of Defeat.

Rob
 
IT'S JANUARY 6TH - or about 6 weeks until the start of the Round The World Race.

Over the next while we will be running a practice (or two) and making sure everyone is up to speed on the basic rules and required/optional software used. As we are now getting down to the details a lot of it will be conducted in a closed forum (for Team Members only) so...

IF YOU ARE WILLING AND INTERESTED IN HELPING TEAM SOH we need you on the list.
Scan back through this thread, then pop over to the Around the World/Multiplayer Forum for more details and drop your name in the hat at:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=27782

Previous race and multiplayer experience is NOT required (we provide free training and support) but pride in the Outhouse and skill in flying (crashes are very detrimental to the team standing) are prerequisites.
For those who are unsure, stop by and inquire.

C'mon people --- out of 15 THOUSAND members there have got to be some with the Right Stuff :mixedsmi:

Rob
 
Hi Guys,

As a new Team Member I am trying to catch up on the low down of this most enterprising event. I am happy to be a part of it and will give it my best.

At the risk of this being already asked and answered somewhere already, are we as Pilots given a pre-selected leg to fly at a certain time, between to airports?

Forgive the silly question, but I am now trying for the first time to get to grips with how it all works. There is much to study and lots to read.

Cheers
 
Planes-11 said:
Hi Guys,
At the risk of this being already asked and answered somewhere already, are we as Pilots given a pre-selected leg to fly at a certain time, between to airports?
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You dont have a specific schedule:"Fly from A to B at 11.07 tomorrow" as you never know how far the baton will progress from hour to hour,due to weather,winds,crashes,no pilots being around etc. The next stage of the race is planned out so if you come online to race,the baton will be bound for,or heading to,a particular airport,and the next leg's destination will have been planned for the next pilot to fly.
 
Kowalski65 said:
You dont have a specific schedule:"Fly from A to B at 11.07 tomorrow" as you never know how far the baton will progress from hour to hour,due to weather,winds,crashes,no pilots being around etc. The next stage of the race is planned out so if you come online to race,the baton will be bound for,or heading to,a particular airport,and the next leg's destination will have been planned for the next pilot to fly.
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That makes it clear, thanks.
 
As K said, it's almost impossible to "schedule" pilots and what happens when they show up late?
In the last coupl eof years there have been some who just like to hang around the forum, watching and ready to go, some who pop in, check the progress and (particularly if they are good at some oddball type) say " looks like that heli leg coming in an hour will be good- I'll be back in 20 minutes"

You GMT types will find it a bit easier - esp. at the transition times like breakfast in GB which is getting late in the US - to fly your hearts out. Two years ago it looked like I was going to have to fly a leg (and delay a team flight) at about 3am my time, when the continent woke up and arrived in the nick of time :icon_lol: Weekdays are more open too because work seems to interfere with flight simming :kilroy:

Of course, wingmen are often in shorter supply so there's no shortage of flying ops overall.

Rob
 
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