Hangar Chat

Kudos to the pilots.

On behalf of the AVSIM CEO and Board of Directors', congratulations to Bob Scott (w6kd) for his appointment to the AVSIM Board of Directors'. Bob has been involved in the flight simulation community since the early 1990’s. At AVSIM, he has been a member since its creation and has been a volunteer moderator for several years providing technical expertise to our membership and the flight simulation community. He also has studied programming (C++) and developed programs for FS over the years. Bob is a high-level retired military officer who has flown Air Transport aircraft during his tour of duty in the United States Air Force. We look forward to working with Bob and be…

On behalf of the AVSIM CEO and Board of Directors', congratulations to Sean for his appointment on the AVSIM Board of Directors'. Sean has been a volunteer moderator at AVSIM and a member since September 2003. Sean will continue his duties as a moderator with the added responsibility as a member on the AVSIM Board. Originally from Tucson, AZ and now living and working near Dallas, TX, we thank Sean for his invaluable service and contributions to the flight simulation community and look forward to working with him on the Board in the future. Thank you Sean! Welcome aboard!

On behalf of the AVSIM CEO and Board of Directors', congratulations to Brian Neuman for his appointment on the AVSIM Board of Directors'. Brian is currently the AVSIM Library Administrator and will continue performing in that position with the added responsibility as a member on the Board of Directors’. Brian joined AVSIM in January 2011 and says he is a proud simmer since 1982 from the Sublogic days. When not performing his volunteer duties here at AVSIM, Brian works full time and spends time with his family. We thank Brian for his valuable contributions to the flight simulation community and look forward to working with him in the future. Thank you Brian! Welc…

Thought some might be interested. https://fselite.net/originals/fselite-original-interview-with-orbx-john-venema/

https://www.openpr.com/news/1131816/Flight-Simulator-Market-Key-Players-Forecast-by-2025-Fidelity-Technologies-Corporation-CAE-Cassidian-Boeing-HAVELSAN-Alenia-Aeronautica.html

I started with Flight Simulator 98. I didn't use it a lot, mostly just around Meigs Field. (still have the printed manual somewhere), but I started using it more when I replaced it with Flight Simulator 2000. That's when I took my first flight in a default tubliner and got hooked. I found this video that goes through all of the versions. I found it very interesting and brought back memories. Bob

The Dovetail Games team stopped development of FSW, but is there any way to install it on another pc by steam?

The FAA has granted clearance for the freshly restored B-29 "Doc" to fly with passengers aboard. https://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/4105-full.html

I hope that a real world airline pilot can answer this question for me. Here's some background. I'm retired now after a career in finance, including aircraft from the PSA Bae146 to the more recent BBJ1. The career included the finance of business jets and various other fixed/rotary wing aircraft. I began flight sim three years ago and have the FSX and x-plane platforms with some wonderful aircraft from PMDG and other excellent developers. I'm presently looking hard at the Flight Factor 320 as my birthday present (to myself, of course). While explaining my desired "gift" to my wife, I found myself saying that these aircraft are "study-level" and close to the real thi…

I can someone tell me, Can I use Navigraph on two PCs. My Flight Simulator is on a Windows 10 (FSX SE) but my Navigraph is on a Windows7 PC At the moment I am Un-subscribed but am returning shortly. I understand they have a moving map. does that work on a second PC? ie both computers on. Thanks Corrie

On behalf of the AVSIM CEO and the Board of Directors', please help me welcome Rob as the latest member on the AVSIM Board of Directors'. We believe Rob will be an outstanding addition to the Board and look forward to his contributions and expertise. He has been an AVSIM member since 2005 and a moderator (for primarily the Prepar3D Forums), answering many of the questions and providing technical expertise to our membership and the flight simulation community. Since the passing of Tom, the Board is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of AVSIM. We look forward to working with Rob and hope he will assist the Board and CEO in keeping AVSIM the premier …

In case anyone missed this, there is now exactly one Brewster F3A-1 Corsair restored to flying condition. This very rare Corsair crashed in the swamps near Cherry Point, North Carolina in 1944. Significant portions of this aircraft were salvaged in 1990, then a legal battle ensued as the USN laid claim to it. Ultimately, the USN lost that battle, now it has been completely rebuilt. http://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/brewster-f3a-corsair-takes-to-the-skies-in-breckenridge-texas.html

..oops, harrrrr, I mean pilot! But we WILL be landing. And soon I hope, he he! How kind of you all to come... Sorry, a little coughy throat hak kaf... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-5950691/Air-China-jet-plunged-25-000ft-pilot-vaping-cockpit.html

Im enjoying the heck out that cherokee 180 more now than when FSW was still been work on ... how about you guys ????

What's your view on this?

I've searched the forums, and it seems all posts about Project OpenSky are 8+ yrs old. Does Opensky not do planes anymore? I've searched the Library as well, and most everything I find with the posky keyword is also ancient (in computer terms). I've got a couple of their planes, and (insert Tony here) "they're great!" but I can't seem to find any others aside from the A320 that work win p3d (v4).. Ideas/suggestions? Thanks so much! /GG

And with coming breakthrus in solid state battery technology, aviation will have an interesting future:

Only two forums left. Why?

Hit to all, does anyone know if there is a tool to manage screenshots for P3D? I mean something like Snapper or similar. I'd like to take a screenshot and and have an overlay of my route, example EGLL-LIRF date and time and have the chance to organize them. I only know Snapper but I don't think it works on P3d v4. Thanks to all,

I can't seem to find a dedicated forum for Flight Replicas products, so I start here. In the newly released C-54/DC-4, I cant seem to bring up the radio panel in most models. The manual says to use Shift + 4, but the only models that works for is the Douglas DC-4 Fire Fighter, which then shows a full stack of fairly modern Bendix King(?) and a selector switch for DME 1 or 2, and the Douglas DC-4 009 which only has a pair of ADF's with one of the gauges being located on the Navigator's panel. Also, is there a way to bring up any sub panels and move them to my second monitor, like the overhead panel, throttles, etc.? I have tried searching in the AVSIM forums…

Good day.. I am a 52 year old guy who frequently posts on Avsim when required. In some forums I'm am getting blocked by an application called "Spamhaus". Is this a virus or a "legit" app? I only ever post advice to other users..It says my IP is blacklisted...is this a scam in itself? Regards.

I see on some videos, at 500' pilot says "Stable" the other pilot sys cancel minimums. Please explain what is meant by this At 1000' callout pilot flying says "CHECK" what is he checking? Others at MINIMUM callout some say "continue", ,some say "landing" What is the difference and the purpose of this?

I’ve tried to do some research but it keeps directing me back 737..... is this the same plane? Or a newer version? I hope this is not a stupid question but I am a little confused, Is a 737 800 also called a 738? On flightaware website there are Delta flights for 737 and 738... as if they are two different planes......I’m confused

Hello! I know about the normal speed restrictions for taxi, but is there one for the last few meters to the gate... On the turn from taxiway to the gate. At which speed the marshaller is not sweating and praying for his live when i taxi in? I always tend to loose speed too early when on the last few meters to the stop point. For example with the PMDG NGX and the fslabs Airbrush.