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    DC3 AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES ITS ANNUAL WORLD RALLY

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    DC3 AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES ITS 2021 WORLD RALLY

     

    The DCA World Rally begins on Saturday October 16, 2021. It is open to all flight sim enthusiasts. DC3 Airways membership is NOT a requirement.

    Unfortunately, because MSFS2020 does not yet have a flyable DC3 or C-47 aircraft in its hangar, sim pilots will not be able to use that platform. However, flight descriptions and start up files are included for the other major sims including P3D, X-Plane and FSX.

    The schedule consists of ten flights from around the world, to be flown in a DC3/C-47. The rally will be spread over thirty days giving pilots a three day time frame in which to complete each flight and file their pirep. More details on when each flight may be flown are given in the World Rally Rules section, which can be found at https://dc3airways.net/wr. The vast majority of navigation is via NDB and VOR navaids, but there is also a considerable amount of navigation by dead reckoning. The goal is to have fun flying a DC3/C-47.

    But to add more challenge, each flight has a calculated flight time that can be reached using the correct average climb, cruise, descent and approach speed. Some flights are more challenging by the inclusion of specific weather settings.

    Adverse winds and weather are an ever present danger of this form of navigation, but help is at hand thanks to the venerable E6-B calculator. Professional pilots are well aware of this wonderful tool and how best to use it. If you don't already possess an E6-B, a freeware electronic version is available on the internet and DCA is providing a link to this valuable utility. If you are serious about navigation, take time to learn how to use this tool and your navigational accuracy will be extremely rewarding.


     

    All flight descriptions are prepared in both MS Word and PDF format. Useful jpg images will also be provided to assist pilots with their pre-flight planning. Pilots may of course use the flight descriptions as a guide to create your own flight plan, if desired. If you do not have MS Word, Libre Office Open Source software is an excellent free substitute.


     

    https://www.libreoffice.org


     

    The DCA website Welcome Page presents self-explanatory buttons which will link you to the various pages of the World Rally 2021 web site. The first area you are advised to visit is the Rules page. If you are willing to abide by the few simple rules and wish to join us for the World Rally your next action is to register and enjoy!

    If after the rally you feel that you have enjoyed yourself, learned something new, or refreshed a few long forgotten skills, our aim will have amply been achieved. And, if you like the experience, please feel free to sign on as a pilot for DC3 Airways at dc3airways.net.


     

    Sherm

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    PAPI lights on runway at PAKT

    in PREPAR3D® V5.x Support Forum

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    11 hours ago, John Dow said:

    Pretty sure if you search the forums you'll find an explanation why parking spots can't be allocated for this airport, something to do with the sloped taxiways, A I aircraft, taxying instructions? etc 

    Thanks, I did see that...also found settings in PAKT Config tool...but, it just changed rwy numbers. So, I have set up my own parking situation, and that will work fine. I asked a friend about Pakt and its sloped, lower level parking area and he told me that is how it actually is in real life. Interesting. Thanks.

    Sherm

    PAPI lights on runway at PAKT

    in PREPAR3D® V5.x Support Forum

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    On the subject of PAKT for P3D, I bought and installed it yesterday. The installation cured trees and houses haning mid air from the installation of Tongass Fjiords. However, in the Airport selection area under the Navigation Tab, there are no parking spaces listed, only the RWY headings and Tower Controller. Is that really the best Orbx could do for PAKT. Otherwise, I am very happy with it, including the sloped raxiways to the raised surface of the tarmac anf runways.

    Sherm

    missing kabq

    in PREPAR3D® V5.x Support Forum

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    Hi John, 

    I think this is sorted out, but I don’t know why. 
    without KABQ, I installed a freeware set from flightsim.

    I got kabq back, but with terrain walls, obviously a terrain layer issue. Trying a couple of things without success I deleted the freeware and rebooted p3d. Bingo…. KABQ showed up as default scenery, no walls or terrain problems. 
    who knows what lurks in the heart of P3D? Maybe The Shadow knows even if I don’t.  but no matter… it all works ✌️
    Sherm

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    missing kabq

    in PREPAR3D® V5.x Support Forum

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    Hi everyone,

    The title says it all. When I search the airport list, there is no listing for KABQ.  I probably did something stupid, somewhere, sometime...and have not flown into or out of KABQ for a very long time. But, this morning, I wanted to do so...but, no listing...any  ideas on how to correct this are appreciated...BTW, I am not sure this is an Orbx issue, but you guys are the experts. 

    Sherm

    Fall colors in NE Illinois

    in Community Screenshots

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    Thanks for your comments, everyone. Of course, this is how FSX/P3D jumps the gun on color changes, marking them on September 1. Where I live in Illinois, we do not expect real color changes for another five or six weeks...but, thanks to Orbx the default colors get some added  early bliss...

    Sherm

    TONGASS FJORDS FLOATING BUILDINGS

    in PREPAR3D® V5.x Support Forum

    Posted

    Greetings, all,

    Recently I installed the entire Return to Misty Moorings package which works perfectly. However,TFX has problems, particularly with floating buildings. Here is an example at P3D stock  PAKT, not Orbx payware. But, this is with Orbx BASE, NALC, and SAK among other regions. I am certain scenery has been placed correctly in re Higher and Lower priority for TFX, as well its positioning in the Orbx Central.

     

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    The issue also shows up at PAGY, and possibly other airports which I have not yet explored. Thanks for taking a look and hopefully guiding me to a solution.

     

    Sherm

     

    A shortcut down the west coast

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    Good looking shots, but the Orbx scenery is so detailed and beautiful, why not do the same flight in stages piloting something lower and slower.  My favorite aircraft is the DC3, but maybe that is because I am PR director for www.dc3airways.net.

     

    Come and join us for good flights and good friends.

     

    Sherm

     

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    windows, gpu & resolution....

    in General Discussion

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    Hi Wain,

     

    If everything is running well, i.e. 30fps, I think it best to wait until prices fall from their current high levels. That could be a year or so from now, according to what I have read about Intel and Nvidia.

     

     

    btw, I have a 6gig  Nvidia 1660ti card and run without any issues at 38 fps, which is equal to half my monitor's refresh rate.

    Sherm

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