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brownboxwhat do pilots do to pass time??
anyone who is a pilot, or knows a pilot or whatever, I have a quetion for you: what do pilots of long haul flights do while they are cruising 30,000 feet over the pacific ocean for 10 hours?...
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Flyguy41983Need help with VATSIM and SQUAKBOX
Hence the title. How do i sign up to be a pilot for VATSIM and how do I get SB3 to work. I know i need to do something with multiplayer!?! Can someone help me? Thank you, Brandon 🙂...
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leninvapour trail and new A400
my new Airbus A400M. I posted this because if you lok in the background there is a vapour trail leading into the sea. Very odd indeed https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/20462/vapour-trail-and-new-a400_87f2dc0c68c73781f27a83ac5252d6e1....
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KenTel[b]Red Bull Air Racing, UK TV Ch4 Sat. Sept.2nd.2006[/b]
20 minutes I hopefully will be enthralled with the Magnificent Men in their Racing Birds. United Kingdom Channel 4 TV. 1555 hrs....
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pilotwannabeVirus Problems
Hi there, Just wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of problems I am having. Firstly, Windows is telling me every day that my anti virus software is out-of-date. Avast updates every day and I have even checked and it is definately not out-of-d...
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crosscheck9My Trip
Well ladies and Gents, tommorow, at 4:00pm Central (US) I shall begin my 24+ hour return trip home. I'm hoping I have enough energy when I get back, to give you a detailed report on the flights, while they're still fresh in my mind. The route is as foll...
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crosscheck9Bet you didn't know . . .
Here are some random, but interesting facts. I've questioned some of them, but anyways, hope you enjoy .. (GM, take a look at the 3rd one...Care to prove them wrong 😂 , hehe, j/k 😉 ) http://www.websitement-tm.com/Darwin/Content/s...
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Faucettlightning = bad
Hello all! I haven't been around for a few days here, and its taken me about three hours to get caught up on everything. Glad to see the spam-storm is dissipating. The reason for my absence was that the radio station where I work was absolutely toast...
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LionoMobile phones allowed on Ryanair
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5298332.stm...
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Faucetttreadmill dance
Some of you have probably seen this video by the band "OK GO" I freaking love it! Great song too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92IWqopETfI 😎...
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Jamie4590PCA (Propulsion Controled Flight)
This is a technique NASA have been developing since the missile attack on the cargo plane over Baghdad. On that occasion the crew somehow landed the plane using just the engine output. Turns, climbs, descent and a miraculously comfortable landing all just...
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LionoAnyone remember FLAT ERIC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv6Ewqx3PMs<<TUNE!!!!!!!!!!...
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RadarManMS Vista Price???
MS Vista Price??? I can't see it at such a high price although as they say the cost will be buried in the price of a new setup as XP is now. The only people paying that price will be home builders for the full or upgrade version. http://news.com.co...
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Thunderbirdman2[ Poll ] YAY i got a new sig
how much you like it...
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Jamie4590Sonic Boom
When Mach 1 is achieved there are two booms that are created. One is directed forward of the aircraft and can be mistaken for thunder on the ground (ie not very noticeable) The other (primary) boom is sent downwards and this is very loud but just how loud...
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Jamie4590John Travolta
He is one of my favourite actors and I love the fact that he turned to flying and has earned probably all the ratings going. He is immensly proud of his wings and likes to fly long haul flights but when would he get the opportunity too? Does he work ad ho...
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hinchhinch is the winnarrr!
https://flyawaysimulation.com/images/10/microsoft-flight-simulator-2004/ well it made me happy hehe....
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Jamie4590TCAS Warnings
I've had a few close shaves but thats still a matter of a few miles apart. It seems the other traffic will not react to a proximity hazard. Is this just default traffic or does add-on traffic have AI that takes evasive action in the same way I would? I...
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Thunderbirdman2Unbeliveeble
This guy but my aim screen name hes stillatalkin to me this is the conco its an advertisement this is crazy TheAviator07 (12:49:32 AM): Hello TheAviator07 (12:49:40 AM): Are you a Flight Sim Pilot? addboythatskates (12:49:42 AM): who u addboythats...
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lenin[ Poll ] Does spam bother you?
well?...
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Jamie4590Nose Gear Sinks
When I'm thundering down the runway on take off I've noticed the nose gear sinks in to the ground which makes it more difficult to rotate the aircraft. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening?...
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leninGoodbye Lenin!
No, I am not leaving. I watched this film last night called Goodbye Lenin. It is one of the best films i have ever seen. It is a german film but has english subtitles. It is about this woman in east germany who, when she sees her son protesting has a hear...
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Flyboy92PLUTO NO LONGER A PLANET!
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/08/24/pluto.ap/index.html?section=cnn_space&ref=google Flyboy92...
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oreo005how big is your fs9?
Mine is 6.60 GB (7,092,268,372 bytes) 😂...
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VegasFlyersigniture
My signiture picture is obviously too big. How do I resize it?...
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BoeingFanatic[ Poll ] Too Fat......
Is this guy to fat for a motorcycle? You tell me. https://forum.flyawaysimulation.com/images/forumimages/19811/too-fat_cf870896829724f5af2f8b988d644e82.jpg...
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Jamie4590Triple INS Failure
Please help!! Last night I loaded the Altitude Concorde with FS2002 and all three of the INS units wouldn’t switch on! This has never happened before and I have no idea why it’s happened. The only thing I did before attempting to turn on the INS units...
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CRJCaptVirtual Thunderbirds Demonstration team
I found this website about 12 (6 at a time) guys that perform as the computer version of the Thunderbirds! Each flying their own F-16. Checkout the website. I want to fly with them. They have patterned themselves after the real Thunderbirds to a unbel...
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mypilotblue angels
Anybody know what the blue angels used before the F/A-18?...
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OberkomandoMars, closer than ever!?
mars will be closer then ever the 26 of this month... check the link about why: http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/mars_orbit_030121-1.html...
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LionoThe inner workings of my super computer
So this afternoon I thought I'l do a bit of spring cleaning, so I dismantled my PC and took it down stairs. For those that haven't cleaned there old PC's my advise is to do so. Or take it to a shop that does it. I've had my PC for at least 6 months and...
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Jamie4590Concorde Veering Off
Recently I've had a few textbook landings ruined because when I turn off the autopilot just before the wheels touch the aircraft starts banking and veers off from the runway. The reason for it is because in previous flights I have altered the aileron trim...
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Jamie4590Airbus A380
Whats everyones opinion on this aircraft. There is no doubt it is an incredible piece of design and engineering but I think I would feel uneasy boarding a plane that has been developed with the sole purpose of increasing profits. :fear:...
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Jamie45902003 Columbia Disaster
I watched an interesting docu on this yesterday and never knew the shuttle has a high pitch on re-entry. It was very sad to watch so after I watched (for the 64th time) Apollo 13. The lame dweeb from Happy Days done good! Is it because of a change in t...
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VegasFlyerstand by
Has anyone noticed how many people are on stand by for the membership to this site ❓ More than 200 😳...
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Jamie4590Both Pilots Move Throttle
I have messed up a few take offs in the past by not putting the throttles fully forward and hence not getting the speed to become airborne. I've noticed some airlines have both pilots push the throttle at the same time 'in the spirit of safety' Does a...
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Jamie4590Aircraft Overstressed
Last night I was 200nm from my deaceleration point after cruising for 3000NM when out of the blue I got the aircraft overstressed message and lost the flight. I had not saved progress! I was monitoring the instruments throughout and can't understand why i...
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-Jester-Mug Shots :)
Ok now I dont know about you guys but It helps to know who you are talking to so if you are ok with it lets start a mugshot topic so we can put a face to the text. me, got to look like a bad ass. :oops:...
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Jamie4590Fuel Jettison
Under what circumstances does fuel jettison occur? Is it usually only in an emergency and does ATC need to clear the airspace below before a fuel jettison? Wouldn't the fuel evaporate soon after its been released?...
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Jamie4590Steep Banking
Regardless of my altitude or speed I always bank at a 25 degree angle when in autopilot mode and I'm sure that would be scary for passengers at FL500. Could I be missing a dial or switch that can alter AP bank angles?...
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InsightDJ Insight Break PIrates
I am on again tonight from 9 - 11pm GMT www.breakpirates.com 🙂 tune in join the chat room wibble wibble...
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simon123A GHOST CAR????
http://www.nothingtoxic.com/uploads/98828689326d6742032e8b6322d79bc7.wmv SEE FOR YOUR SELFS!...
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crosscheck9PMDG 757
Hello everyone, I was browsing the PMDG forums recently, and there were a lot of mentions of a PMDG 757 which people had apparently bought, and started using -- When was this? Is there a PMDG 757? I went to the pmdg website, but didn't see any men...
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hms_endeavourBurlington Airshow
hey, I WAS THERE!!! It was awesome. I saw A10's,F-16's,15's,18's and then a sabre, A few WWII fighters, the p-40,47 and the p-51 that chuck yeager flew. Then, a USCG Jayhawk doing a mock rescue operation, and also the thunderbirds! Today's the open hous...
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cheechmIntel Core 2 Duo
Ok, so there is a new processor called Intel Core 2 Duo. Just a question? What is so good about it? And also does clock speed matter in a computer after you reach about 2GHz? Thanks in advance, Nick 😀...
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GoneGolfingInternet Explorer
For the last few days now everytime i goto a website internet explorer will crash and say ie: "Internet Explorer Has Enountered A Problem And Needs To Shut Down", a relative of mine suffers from the same problem we both run windows 2000 pro and it started...
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crosscheck9[ Poll ] If your bored during a flight, you . . .
I just thought this would be good for those of us who can't seem to find anything to do inflight. 😉...
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PanAmericanBoeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter Rolls Out
TAIPEI, Aug. 17, 2006 -- Boeing has rolled the first 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) out of the hangar at Taipei's Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport. The enormous airplane is the first of three specially modified jets that will be used to transpo...
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leninAntonov badge
hey, today i went shopping to hastings (East Sussex, south coast england) and went to the lanes area where they have loads of nick-nacky random shops. I found this one called "from Russia with love" wich was full of old russian things (right up my street...
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Flyguy41983United Airlines Flight 923 Diverted to Logan From Heathrow
United Airlines flight 923 today was diverted to Logan ((home airport)) from Heathrow bound to Dulles. A women was found tied in back of the 767 with a screw driver, matches, water (from the airline), and a note from Al Quidea. Before landing there were t...
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