17 hours ago, lasnubes said:

Really quite pleased with this scenery and will have to return in the NG3... soon 😉

Is that a hint? 😉

 

Ahhh 

so much to look forward to

 

Michael Chandler 

3 hours ago, Chapstick said:

Thanks for great screenshots. I can't remember if this has been discussed, but does the -8 have dynamic cockpit lighting as one of the new features? EDIT: n/m I see from your first screenshots that it does not.

Also, I'm curious to know how the FBW compared to the 777. 

Thanks!

Alex Pugh

Hi Alex, hand flying the -8 was a surprise because she handles so beautifully.  There is no FBW involved, control inputs are mechanically transferred to hydraulic actuators.  There are electronics involved in the outboard ailerons and spoilers but I wouldn't interpret this to mean that the airplane is a FBW airplane.  The feel of this airplane is responsive while being aware of it's hugeness, it is so much fun to fly that I only use A/P above 10000 or maybe on arrival if it's been a long day and then the A/P gets disconnected before I turn to base.

When can we flight pmdg748?

 

kim youngju

1 hour ago, redsonssi said:

When can we flight pmdg748?

 

kim youngju

My guess is another month or two.

Michael Chandler

... or translated in Robertspeak, “Soon!”

😉

C

On 7/22/2018 at 11:33 AM, Driverab330 said:

You may try to do the VHHH - ZSAM pattern, that is the usual ferry flight we do.

 

The other regional pattern the -8F flies is VHHH - RJAA / VVDN / VVTS etc. 

 

Another interesting route the CX -8F flies is from SYD to Wellcap (YBWW) - a regional airport then continue to Hong Kong. https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/family-visits-airport-to-watch-history-in-making/2849100/

Have fun!! It is truly a beauty. I wish I could have flown it for a few years, but now it is too late. 

Marvelous stuff, Ta!

BTW, what a GREAT name for a pilot!

C

Another interesting CX flight on the -8 is AMS - LUX. At just around 42 minutes, I imagine it has to be one of the shortest 747 hops.

Alex Pugh 

for me the -8 will arrive next year along with rainmaker and global opreations

Hey!  What's that little Fokker up to?

😉

C

On 7/9/2018 at 5:24 PM, cavaricooper said:

The Aleutian Chain is just ahead. While there are now bigger aircraft, I'd argue that she's still the Queen of the Skies.  Wouldn't you?

Yes - she is, indeed. And likely always will be - I mean, you've got the Wright Flyer, the DC-3, Concorde and the 747. That's the Superfecta! 😎

17 hours ago, Chapstick said:

Another interesting CX flight on the -8 is AMS - LUX. At just around 42 minutes, I imagine it has to be one of the shortest 747 hops.

Alex Pugh 

You mean CV, never seen CX fly that leg.

11 hours ago, Heffron said:

You mean CV, never seen CX fly that leg.

Likely just confused it with the CLX code (the flight can appear as either CLX769 or CV769). And equipment can vary - sometimes 744, sometimes 748. Yesterday it was indeed a 748.

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20 hours ago, cavaricooper said:

Hey!  What's that little Fokker up to?

😉

C

This is amazing! Congrats!

Just read that B-LJA recently was repainted into the regular CX livery.

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9036478