Classic British Flight Sim

Only just seen this post Dave!Bit late but very best wishes for today.EricT

Hi Ben.MrsT has just seen this and she said that it doesn't sound like me at all! EricT
ps,hope she doesn't see this bit

An elderly man is stopped by the police around 1 a. m. and is asked where he is going at this time of night. The man replies, “I am going to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body”. The officer then asks, “Really? Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?” Th...

I remember so well,before the days of fs,hearing that Tyne sound at East Mids as another ABC,Elan or Hunting Cargo Vanguard accelerated down the runway.Magic.EricT

I think I must plead guilty on that one Dave.Ho-hum EricT

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Eddie.This is a magical moment.I rememember so well the birth of my little girl(now 40).Eddie she will be so precious to you both,but I have to say(as I said to Ben last year) that there is truly something special between a father and his daughter.Best wishes to you all...

TBH guys,I posted it as a bit of fun.I think that there are many earlier recorded references to that word than the period implied in the wording.Still,I liked the idea. EricT

Thanks Dave.Copy what you said re the limitations in fs.I just wondered if a) I had mis-read or mis understood something or b) it was a CH yoke problem.
Despite this, I love the engine sounds of the RR Tyne on the Vanguard and the Dart on the Viscount and 748. EricT

I have been getting to grips with this lovely machine(951 and 953 so far) but have a question re engine start.It seems that an engine won't 'fire up' until its associated starting fuel lever is turned off.This is with the HP cock in the open position at about 500rpmLP.The igniter and indicator light...

Hi Ben. You're probably right but it's nice to share these pearls of wisdom isn't it.ATB EricT