VH-KDK Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 One of the things I like about the 738 and most other Boeings is that I can execute an ILS landing. The Airbus family is a different matter so I looked up how to do it and set off from Birchwood for the very short flight to Valdez. 1. A pleasant surprise was this freeware A320 in Alaskan livery. 2. After departing from Birchwood about to turn up the Eagle River Valley with Anchorage in the distance. 3. Low cloud covers the far end of the valley. 4. The Knik Arm is behind us as we pass Mile High Peak.5. About to make another turn to put us on course for Valdez. 6. With such a short flight we are only at 12,000ft in the cruise. 7. In no time we have descended and heading along the Valdez Arm of Prince William Sound. 8. I am still stumped by the ILS on the Airbus and I have switched off the AP as we come in over Valdez. 9. The tidal flats and Ammunition Island. 10. Everything going well and about to touch down. 11. Touched down a tad further down the runway than I would have liked but plenty of room. 12. That is it, an enjoyable flight if a bit frustrating. Off to do some more research. I hope you liked the flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
European Mountain Man Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Fantastic set of screen shots Martyn love the aircraft and enjoyed your flight regards stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 A nice and pretty surprise to find a freeware bus. And you did not only manage to land "him", you also found the time to make good pictures! I still can´t get it right, too: I am still waiting for the Aerosoft bus, p3dv4 came too surprising for them, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Well done, Martyn. Number 10 is an eyecatcher for me. Regards Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 44 minutes ago, stewart1 said: Fantastic set of screen shots Martyn love the aircraft and enjoyed your flight regards stewart Thanks Stewart, I didn't realise Alaskan had brought out Virgin America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 42 minutes ago, Stillwater said: A nice and pretty surprise to find a freeware bus. And you did not only manage to land "him", you also found the time to make good pictures! I still can´t get it right, too: I am still waiting for the Aerosoft bus, p3dv4 came too surprising for them, it seems. Thanks Gerold, a discovery for me too seeing the A320 in Alaskan colours. I was lucky that I was able to get on the runway manually. I have the Aerosoft bus too but I will not be bothering to upgrade as it is well beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, Sundancer said: Well done, Martyn. Number 10 is an eyecatcher for me. Regards Fred Cheers Fred, I rather like those caps just before landing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 This is what happens KDK when you only do 3yrs at grade 4, you should of at least done 5. Still they are a nice set of shots, the ILS you are ahead of me in that department, nice freeware too. cheers Gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, gumbypickett said: This is what happens KDK when you only do 3yrs at grade 4, you should of at least done 5. Still they are a nice set of shots, the ILS you are ahead of me in that department, nice freeware too. cheers Gumby Fanks Gumby, I am luckee I kan reed and rite proper. I lurnt plentee at skool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Fanks Gumby, I am luckee I kan reed and rite proper. I lurnt plentee at skool. Oh stop please my, cheeks are hurting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 minute ago, gumbypickett said: Oh stop please my, cheeks are hurting. I suggest you get a softer chair to sit on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: I suggest you get a softer chair to sit on! I was waiting for that. Time for bed now so I can put my heads to rest. cheers Gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VH-KDK Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 46 minutes ago, gumbypickett said: I was waiting for that. Time for bed now so I can put my heads to rest. cheers Gumby It must cost you a fortune in haircuts and do you get tired of people calling you 8 eyes. Time for me to make some zeds too. CYL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Great shots and narrative Martyn! . I have the old Aerosoft one in FSX but nothing in P3Dv4 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 31 minutes ago, paulb said: I have the old Aerosoft one in FSX but nothing in P3Dv4 yet. Welcome to the club. Really a pity they are so slow in adapting all of their planes and many of the scenery, too. Not sustainable in the eyes of my credit card... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Magnificent shots here Martyn! Localizer alife, localizer intercept, glideslope alife, glideslope intercept, 1000 above and stabilized!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Some nice shots here Martyn....for a tubeliner Lots better than I can do though on the landing. I don't much like to fly airplanes without props, so you are light years ahead of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Very good flying Martyn and as always Alaska never disappoints. As for the ILS, in this plane you use the FMS to tune the ILS, there's no radio panels except for comms. It's really quite easy to learn all this stuff. But I'm extremely fortunate to have worked cockpits so it is a little easier for me but if I can do it anyone can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedRuby Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hi Martyn great set of pictures with your 737 the new Livery from Alaska looks really good - I like it very much.... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojiito Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Great shots. Not sure what problems you're having specifically but Valdez doesn't have an ILS, maybe that's part of the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Fine shots these Martyn. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neptune6 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hi VH-KDK Love it French airplane " BUBUS " and lovely place for your flight nice livery Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Very nice set of shots Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Very nice, it is indeed a lot of study and trials to learn all the differences between Boeing and Airbus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Yep , real bunch of loser's Martyn , better luck next time . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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