Hangar Chat

Just read about this:http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2010/20101025_microsoft_stops_xp_shipments_win8_details_emerge.htm

Hello all,why does four pyston engine used in an aircraft( for example cessna) consume about five times more fuel than four pyston engine used in a car.The reason is torque? or anything else?

Just for your info,Boeing's new 747-8F will be visiting Boston on Saturday for some flight test work. Times are uncertain but if all goes well, we should see some action between noon and 4pm. Indications are that we may see approaches with go-arounds on several runways and then a landing. No guarantees but should be a nice catch for anyone inclined to go spotting that day if it happens.

Which aircraft has coolant supplied to each passenger window in order to stop the passengers burning their noses when looking out?vololiberista

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Hi everyone.Just thought it would be really interesting to see what setups you guys are using for simming on. Whether you have a full scale replica of a real cockpit with multiple monitors and force feedback controls or an ancient PC with 15" CRT screen it'll be fun to see where you do your simming.I'll start the ball rolling with my PC and hopefully others will join in and post some more photos of their computers. (Sorry about the fuzzy pictures btw but I had to use a phone camera)

Look at this ILS chart please:http://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/1011/00330IL10L.PDFIs it possible to fly this approach own navigation or full procedure? I don't see any IAF's, so I figured one has to be vectored for it.But, could you fly the BTG R234 and then join the localizer? Is that valid?

Had to laugh at this one.

Is the 737/900 (or any other variant) used on regular transatlantic services.Jim C

From my calculations, 1920x1080 on a 40'' LCD equals (in terms of dot pitch) to a measly 640x480 on a 17'' CRT. So I was wondering, how's the perceived resolution and image quality of FS on a 40''+ full HD screen?Marco

So, I had my first flight today. Diamond Katana DV20. I traveled with jets before of course, many times actually, but being in the aircraft in the cockpit beats everything by a long shot!I have never been in a small aircraft, and this was my first time that I actually did the same thing as at home but this time the cockpit moved :Big Grin:One thing I must say:A W E S O M E!!!!!!!!!!!!This was by far the best experience I ever had! I flew with a friend of mine, who is Lufthansa/Eurowings FO flying on BAE 146. Sadly, my stomach didn't want to play along for the 2 hour flight, but apart from that, I enjoyed like never in my life!If some of you know Vienna airspace, we did a…

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Qantas-Plane-Has-Engine-Problems-Returns-To-Singapore-Shortly-After-Take-Off/Article/201011115795769?lpos=World_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15795769_Qantas_Plane_Has_Engine_Problems,_Returns_To_Singapore_Shortly_After_Take-OffBig Ouch on Qantas PR.... :(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11654390wow

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11691197Al

Hi all,Well after being an addict of Flight Simulator since FS98, I have taken the plunge to obtain my wings (PPL).I've got about 3 possible airfields where I can learn to fly so I'm testing each one at the moment.I decided to take an introductory flight at the closest airfield to me.The instructor was in his 50's and was ex RAF... he asked me if I had ever flown before and I told him "No, but I have used Flight Simulators for quite a while so I know what some of the instruments mean, certain parts of the plane" ..... he then quickly responded with "oh you won't learn anything on those....." .... I then told him "just because I've used Flight Simulator for quite a while …

Anyone heard from Jerry recently ?I just bought AIRWRENCH and cant seem to get a response or activation code :(

The place is called Mountain Air North Carolina.

New York ARTCC (ZNY), Miami ARTCC (ZMA), and San Juan CERAP (ZSU) are pleased to introduce the first annual Bermuda Triangle event!Aircraft destined for Miami (KMIA) will depart Bermuda (TXKF) and San Juan (TJSJ) and traverse the triangle. Will you make it out?Prizes will be awarded!Suggested Routes:TXKF-KMIA: JIMAC M327 SUMRS A699 NUCAR OSOGY HILEY2TJSJ-KMIA: JAAWS9 UTAHS R507 SAPPO ZLS FOWEE FOWEE5 / FLIPR2 Pilots:Reserve a slot through the New York ARTCC e-STMP System at http://nyartcc.org/slotting.Event Rules and Regulations can be found by clicking here.How do I win a prize? In order for you to win a prize, you must reserve a slot on the event booking system. After t…

Not sure if this has been posted before, an airline with a sense of humour.Kulula Airlines

I'm sure this thread is as old as the sim itself, but here I go anyway.I made the leap back in June to fly an aircraft for real at my local airport, Leeds Bradford, flying a Robin 200. I couldn't be happier.Since then I've had my first full lesson on the 2nd October this year, and I can feel an addiction kicking in. Honestly.I'll say the 4 years experience I've had in the sim definitely pays off. I picked up the basics of flight pretty much instantly. It was almost a case of moving a real world joystick instead of a desktop one. Of course, the experience in a real aircraft cannot e compared to the sim.However, one of my big questions has been answered : "Can sim experienc…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11644252From BBC News:China claims supercomputer crownThe Tianhe-1A supercomputer is about 50% faster than its closest rival.China has claimed the top spot on the list of the world's supercomputers.The title has gone to China's Tianhe-1A supercomputer that is capable of carrying out more than 2.5 thousand trillion calculations a second.To reach such high speeds the machine draws on more than 7,000 graphics processors and 14,000 Intel chips.The claim to be the fastest machine on the planet has been ratified by the Top 500 Organisation which maintains a list of the most powerful machines.High powerChina's Tianhe-1A (Milky Way) has taken …

Hello guys. I've noticed that when it comes to VATSIM, helicopters are in few numbers. I'd like to change that by getting together an organized community of helicopter enthusiasts who actively use VATSIM (A VA in other words, and yes I'm aware that there is already one), but first it was suggested that I see the interest levels. So I have just a couple questions for you FS enthusiasts:#1. Would you join a helicopter-based Virtual Airline? If you wouldn't, why? Would a new approach to a heli VA change your mind?#2. What kind of helicopter opperation would you like to see in a newly started VA? Transportation of cargo? Military? Scenic or taxi flugs?#3. What leve…

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