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Because of constant abuse by a small group of people (including swearing and insults to regular visitors) I have been forced to temporarilly disable access to the Avsim IRC channel from the web interface.Access will be restored in a week or so. In the meantime people who wish to join the channel can do so using a standalone IRC client following the procedures outlined on the avsim chat page.This makes it easier to identify abusive users and take action against them if they're stupid enough to continue their behaviour.Thank you for your understanding.

I have always been facinated with the A340 because of its resemblance to the 707 & DC-8, especially the 200 and 300 versions of the A340. However, I have never really been impressed with the look Airbus cockpit because of its lack of dials and switches - especially being that I am a big fan of the RFP 747-200But, I have to admit that the following picture brings out the best in what Airbus has to offer -- Awesome! -- and has motivated me to reconsider the A340 to my list of potential FS2004 long haulers. However, such a program for FS2004 would have to closely render the posted pic in detail (lots of apparent switches, lights, and that sort of thing). http://www.ai…

Geez....check this story out you guys:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/05/...ain693173.shtml

I notice that on the front page of Avsim there is a comment referring to the Trident as being the answer to the Boeing 727.Is this true or accurate?All of the information I've been able to find so far has indicated the HS121 (Trident) came first.The HS121 website http://www.hs121.org/ indicates this as does Dave Maltby's site http://www.dmflightsim.co.uk/hs121_trident_history.htmBoeing say that the 727 rolled out on November 27 1962 (http://www.boeing.com/history/boeing/727.html) whilst Dave Maltby's site states that the Trident first flew on January 1962.Can anyone confirm or refute what I've researched and come up with?

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A MISTAKE by an air traffic controller was among a number of communication lapses that plunged a commercial flight from Melbourne to Adelaide into a rapid descent last year, a report into the incident has found.The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said the Boeing 737 was approaching Adelaide on March 9 using an instrument landing system (ILS) when it went into a rapid descent, falling at about 2,000 metres per minute.The pilot managed to regain control of the aircraft, pull out of the descent and land without incident. The ATSB said the air crew had been directed by an air traffic controller to use ILS even though there had been previous notifications that the sy…

Following is a story from today's Chicago Sun Times newspaper. I thought you might find it interesting.http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-plane02.html

I was on the fence whether to post this in the aircraft design forum, since the specs that appear in the site in the link appear very useful for ballparking fuel burn, etc... But I thought I'd post it here...fascinating site, especially when you start comparing aircraft side by side.-Johnhttp://www.planequest.com

Donny AKA ShalomarFly 2 ROCKS!!!Sorry if this has been posted before, but I just watched a movie trailer after upgrading to Windows Media Player 9. The A380 is not SPECIFICALLY mentioned in the trailer, but when her daughter asked "Mommy, did you make that plane?" Jody replies "Yes, its brand new. Two levels, seven galleys, crew compartment... It's the biggest." The quick exterior shot of takeoff LOOKS like the A380. It has aparently already entered service in the movie. The gist of the movie is her daughter disapears in midair, nobody but Jody remembers EVER seeing her on the plane, and Jody goes ballistic trying to solve the mystery. Couldn't figure out how to get the l…

This could be a controversial thread, so before anyone jumps to conclusions that are not warranted in the content of my message, let me state the following for the record and so that there is no doubt by anyone:AVSIM will always adhere to the wishes of freeware / shareware contributors to our hobby. That is, if they wish to remove files previously uploaded to AVSIM, we will do so without question. We may encourage the author to give it a second thought or exercise a 24 hour cooling off period, but if the author insists, we will remove his/her files for whatever their reason may be.Now, having said that, and given that there is no doubt as to our compliance with the wishes…

Good morningAre there any A&P's here in the forum who are actively working?I would like to ask some questions as I may be chaning career directions soon.thanks,Eric [email protected]

Here's my current project (non MSFS, high poly model) as a tribute to the first flight of the real thing today ;)What do you think? :)http://www.nextlevelgfx.de/3d/a380_lh_270405_02.jpg

This received from Dan at 5:59 P.M. on Friday, April 29th:"Dear All, I have been informed that Mr David Eckert has somehow attempted to legitimise his "boycott" of AVSIM by stating that my departure from both AVSIM, and the hobby in general, was for "similar reasons to his". This is not the case, I have nothing directly against either AVSIM or its staff, I have, and will always maintain that AVSIM is the best FS site around, BAR NONE, regardless of some of the arrogant and argumentative participants of the forum. It is pure coincidence that my departure and Mr Eckerts "boycott" have come at this time, but my reasons for leaving were due to the general bad attitude of the…

anyone here got any idea where to download all the maiden flights?

Clearly this must represent max deflections of the wings of the 787, and not how they would normally look in flight ...http://boeingmedia.com/images/one.cfm?imag...12578&release=tMichael J.WinXP-Home SP2,AMD64 3500+,Abit AV8,Radeon X800Pro,36GB Raptor,1GB PC3200,Audigy 2

FIRE crews are monitoring a Qantas Boeing 767 airliner to ensure its overheated brakes don't cause a fire.The incident at Melbourne Airport has caused delays to flights to and from Melbourne this morning when the airliner blocked a taxiway.Air Services Australia spokesman Ben Mitchell said the brakes of Qantas flight 34 from Auckland had overheated in a landing about 8.30am (AEST)."It can't be moved until the brakes cool down and that might affect arrivals at Melbourne," Mr Mitchell said.Crews from four airport fire trucks monitored the plane to ensure the brakes did not lead to a fire, he said. Melbourne Airport spokeswoman Brooke Lord said the plane was moved soon after…

Hi to all...Im new here so please be nice.. ;)I want to try and find a list of ICAO codes for Miltary flights...including Bombers and Fighters...Do they exist..?For example i know that the Royal Air force flies under RRRUSAF Mobility Command flies under RCH..but what im lloking for is ICAO codes for B52 / B1B / B2 Bombers..?If any one knows them or where i can find them please let me know.many thanks in advance for your helpRob..

So, the A380 has finally taken to the skies.The BBC website referred to Boeing concentrating on medium range aircraft. Does this mean that they have effectively recognised that they cannot compete with Airbus in the future development of long range aircraft?David

Woooowwwwww did u lot catch the first flight! :)http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/...light_xbe101.jp ghttp://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rid.../r1760997144.jp ghttp://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rid.../r1711568514.jp gmod edit - lets not link to external images. Some sites don't like the sucking of bandwidth - FCThe takeoff run was like 30 seconds and he got out of there using hardly any runway...mmm...Rolls power!Apparently the pilots have said that it is a little challenging to land in the simulator so I guess everyones gonna be watching the return very closely.At this time it is over the Pyrenees Mountains at 10,000ft. They said the flight can last upto…

I've seen a few pictures of the A380 flight deck, and while it has a lot of commonality with the rest of the Airbus family, it looks and feels different in my opinion. I miss the clean lines of the glare-shield, it now looks familiar to the A300/A310 :-(What are your thoughts?

Lets get ready to rhumbleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4481733.stm

going on as I'm writing this (~8:10 GMT), takeoff expected within the houron CNN Europe at least...

I gotta see this.What a brilliant site, what a great subject:http://www.onesixright.com/Edit: Also notice the flawless DC3 landing on the preview video when you register your interest, he raises the flaps on touchdown to put the weight on the main wheels, nice work. I wish my local airport was this vibrant. :(

It's in the news here (Toronto, Ont.) today that Air Canada has placed firm orders w/ Boeing for (18) 777-300ER's & (14) 787's. --Yes I did say 787's!--They will also be selling-off or retiring some of their older 767's.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1499342,00.htmlThe FAA and British officials are investigating the pilots