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by blanston12
12 Jan 2017, 05:45
Forum: Payware Heads Up!!
Topic: X-Plane 11
Replies: 14
Views: 3496

Re: X-Plane 11

I usually get X-Plane when the new version comes out, if nothing else to support the flight sim industry, but its never really grabbed my imagination. I already know the keyboard commands for the MSFS derived simulators and most joysticks and controllers you can just plug in and they have reasonable...
by blanston12
10 Jan 2017, 04:40
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: When is a Trislander not a Trislander
Replies: 6
Views: 1654

Re: When is a Trislander not a Trislander

If someone could make a trislander effect that did that on hard landings, that would be cool.
by blanston12
09 Jan 2017, 19:55
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: B377 Stratocruiser
Replies: 21
Views: 6029

Re: B377 Stratocruiser

Two things are critical, keep your BMEP in the range of 175-180 or higher, you can't just set the MP and RPM's, you have to adjust both to keep the torque up. Second is keep your speed in the range of 180-190 KIAS. You will have to step climb to maintain your speed and ATC, if you use it, will not ...
by blanston12
08 Jan 2017, 20:09
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: B377 Stratocruiser
Replies: 21
Views: 6029

Re: B377 Stratocruiser

Two things are critical, keep your BMEP in the range of 175-180 or higher, you can't just set the MP and RPM's, you have to adjust both to keep the torque up. Second is keep your speed in the range of 180-190 KIAS. You will have to step climb to maintain your speed and ATC, if you use it, will not b...
by blanston12
08 Jan 2017, 16:58
Forum: Aircraft and Routes
Topic: B377 Stratocruiser
Replies: 21
Views: 6029

Re: B377 Stratocruiser

I have used the A2A model, it is a bear to get up in the air but it can be done. The trick is keeping the torque and airspeed at the right numbers. ATC will complain your not climbing fast enough but ignore it.
by blanston12
07 Jan 2017, 18:28
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Concord...
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Re: Concord...

Nice! I wonder what its top speed is?
by blanston12
05 Jan 2017, 02:08
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Petition for Knighthood for last Surviving Dambuster
Replies: 19
Views: 3822

Re: Petition for Knighthood for last Surviving Dambuster

I signed from the colonies also. What would he get besides the title, tea with the queen and someone to follow behind banging coconuts together?
by blanston12
04 Jan 2017, 17:36
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: RTW Leg10 (almost!)...
Replies: 7
Views: 1016

Re: RTW Leg10 (almost!)...

Peter, I hope you will be able to repair your Dakota and continue your trip.
by blanston12
04 Jan 2017, 17:34
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Worried sick
Replies: 4
Views: 796

Re: Worried sick

Tough problem to have, wish I could come by to help out
by blanston12
02 Jan 2017, 17:56
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: RC RC RC...
Replies: 6
Views: 1198

Re: RC RC RC...

Very Nice Peter, I agree it has to have helium in that large body to give it the lift as its way to slow for the wings to give enough lift.