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Oct 3, 2016 22:11:52 GMT
Post by Rob F on Oct 3, 2016 22:11:52 GMT
As the NZAR for 2016 nears the final legs we would like to thank those flying the event and hope that you had an enjoyable experience.
Looking forward to seeing you all again next February for the 2017 GAAR, mark it on your new calendar.
Cheers for now Rob BGAD 003
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Post by Rob F on Sept 27, 2016 9:46:18 GMT
Don,
Yep, spent many hours at the pointy end of a C-130 and then hitching rides down the back on those lovely red seats. The Herc's in my day were the A model with 3 bladed props, life was much simpler then.
Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 24, 2016 23:12:43 GMT
Don, Maybe you should have done a quick landing beside one of those C-130's and borrowed one of their seats for the long haul in the chopper... 😃
Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 22, 2016 5:28:02 GMT
Great shots Don, keep those helo doors closed and keep the cccold ooout......😁
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Post by Rob F on Sept 18, 2016 0:01:18 GMT
Oh yes Allan,
The red headed ones are the more dangerous of the species, I am grey headed so your safe with me as my crocodile days are over.....he.....he
Cheers Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 17, 2016 23:55:21 GMT
Philippe,
Thank you for flying the NZAR and the great screenshots, we hope that you enjoyed the event.
Hope that we will see you once again for the GAAR 2017 next February, so mark it on your new calendar and stay tuned for updates closer to the event.
Wishing you all the best for the coming months.
Cheers Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 15, 2016 23:06:38 GMT
Great pic's Philippe
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Post by Rob F on Sept 15, 2016 22:58:27 GMT
Hey, c'mon now Allan, French pilots wear a beret, carry a red rose and are lovers. Ozzie pilots wear an Akubra hat, carry a large knife and wrestle a crocodile one handed whilst eating lunch. 😃
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Post by Rob F on Sept 15, 2016 9:30:56 GMT
Hi Philippe,
As you say, the event is just for fun with no prize for coming first, glad that you are enjoying. If you are arriving early would you mind organising the beer, wine and BBQ for the incoming arrivals........:-)
Just on a side note, how are you finding P3D, I have steam at present but have been thinking of getting P3D if it is better. I do have administrative rights with Bluegrass, so if it would suit you better, I could send you an email to discuss P3 rather than here on the forum.
Cheers Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 15, 2016 0:36:05 GMT
Nice screen shots Philippe, keep them coming as I am sure that they are appreciated by all.
Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 15, 2016 0:29:09 GMT
Hi Philippe, Thanks for your post. Allan would be able to explain how he calculates the target times better than myself, but I do know he has a formula for it. It does seem strange if you have not had target time troubles up until leg 6.
I am not sure how accurate any of the sims are with the DC-3 even flying by the numbers. Looking through the roster, all the speeds seem a little high for those flying the 3, in real world ops a 3 would normally cruise at around 140 kts in still air. You may get a few more kts to of her with new engines and a pristine slippery aircraft.
When I did the test flying for the event I also used a DC-3 for each leg, naturally I was not flying to a target time sorting out various scenario's for the event. I flew the event or parts thereof up to 4 times using the old boxed FSX, Orbx NZ and REX soft clouds. I went back on my average PIREP times for legs 6 to 10. Leg 6.......106 minutes Leg 7........64 minutes Leg 8........94 minutes Leg 9.........can't find Leg 10......56 minutes
Maybe Allan can explain more in regard to the computer stuff as my computer knowledge is just slightly above the ON/ OFF button. My only suggestion would be to lower your airspeed or go sightseeing before landing. :-) Hope that this may help a little.
Cheers Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 14, 2016 9:47:36 GMT
No..no..no Brian, keep the pic's coming, the more the better and it all adds to making a good rally.
Your DC-3 is a very early model with the door on the RHS, do you know who operated the aircraft previously, possibly American Airlines, their DC-3's had right hand doors. A few other airlines also ordered RH doors in the very early days but most if not all apart from AA changed to LH doors.
Cheers Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 13, 2016 10:44:08 GMT
Don,
No bugs as you journey further south, too darn cold. You may even need your thermal underware in that chopper. :-)
Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 13, 2016 10:37:32 GMT
Nice screenshots guys, keep them coming.
Cheers Rob
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Post by Rob F on Sept 10, 2016 22:23:49 GMT
LOL...........Sorry about the bugs Don
Maybe next time a Chinook may be better, they have windscreen wipers.......:-)
Cheers Rob
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