Jack Sawyer Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Well @JMBIII I tried as you asked but I would not consider this a total success, but I tried Here we are at Courchevel in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Foster Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Needs a bit of help, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I guess you reached the 747 limit Jack. Nobel effort. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Jack, how did it feel in that last moment when the front wheel passed the runway end while still on the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 You have been fooled by the sim, as the real Courchevel has a Lukla-esque downslope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Buffy Foster said: Needs a bit of help, maybe? Now this photo is a keeper, thanks Buffy! Wish I had this option on the 747 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, gregmorin said: I guess you reached the 747 limit Jack. Nobel effort. Greg Thanks Greg, I didn’t think it would work but I had to try for JMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Jack, how did it feel in that last moment when the front wheel passed the runway end while still on the ground? Like oh oh! But it did make it off the ground after a dip to almost the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 42 minutes ago, Captain Lars said: You have been fooled by the sim, as the real Courchevel has a Lukla-esque downslope. Thanks Lars, I never knew that. I can only imagine how terrifying it would be to land here. I’d only feel safe in a helicopter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Great try Jack, maybe if you had RR motors it might have lifted off. Have you tried a strong wind down the runway for some extra lift? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Great try Jack, maybe if you had RR motors it might have lifted off. Have you tried a strong wind down the runway for some extra lift? Good thoughts Martyn! And if I had high enough headwinds I could do it. It's now on my to do list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 . Lol Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I imagine you were the only one on the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca22au Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Jack it was a noble effort, but you wouldn’t get a Nobel Prize for it. No wonder you are grounded as they surely pulled your ticket. Ain’t our Sim great, you can try anything and worry nobody. Onya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 9 hours ago, flyingleaf said: . Lol Jack Thanks Karl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 8 hours ago, adambar said: I imagine you were the only one on the plane. I had G. O. Thermal as my F/O and Mac E. Roni was a stand pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 7 hours ago, macca22au said: Jack it was a noble effort, but you wouldn’t get a Nobel Prize for it. No wonder you are grounded as they surely pulled your ticket. Ain’t our Sim great, you can try anything and worry nobody. Onya. It is great Ian, I love it. But they encouraged me to do this so they actually gave me an award. Maybe not a Nobel, more like a trophy for derring do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senchay Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 you really want to know it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 10 hours ago, adambar said: I imagine you were the only one on the plane. I think there was no one on the plane and Jack was flying it like a giant drone...…. Nice try Jack!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Senchay said: you really want to know it :-) Thanks Senchay but really want to know what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, lifejogger said: I think there was no one on the plane and Jack was flying it like a giant drone...…. Nice try Jack!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neptune6 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The real RNW LLH simulation scenery here http://www.llhinfo.com/ & here : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altiport_de_Courchevel Patrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senchay Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Thanks Senchay but really want to know what? The limit of a 747 ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenik Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 You as single pilot/passenger and the whole interiour and all fueltanks(except one for the kerosine) filled with helium, only then a lift-off is possible from this short runway. As you know helium used to fill balloons is lighter than the surrounding air...but if there is a short leak to the cockpit, you're voice over the radio will sound very weird.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Neptune6 said: The real RNW LLH simulation scenery here http://www.llhinfo.com/ & here : https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altiport_de_Courchevel Patrik Thanks Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 50 minutes ago, ikbenik said: You as single pilot/passenger and the whole interiour and all fueltanks(except one for the kerosine) filled with helium, only then a lift-off is possible from this short runway. As you know helium used to fill balloons is lighter than the surrounding air...but if there is a short leak to the cockpit, you're voice over the radio will sound very weird.... That's funny, yep, I'd sound like Donald Duck, I never did it but I people who have done it in front of me and it was hilarious. I thought it was dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBIII Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Great try, Jack ! Too bad there isn't scenery available with the sloped runway. With that and a 747SP you would most likely make it. Did you look at any of the videos of landing and take-offs there ? Gonna try the one in Nepal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, JMBIII said: Great try, Jack ! Too bad there isn't scenery available with the sloped runway. With that and a 747SP you would most likely make it. Did you look at any of the videos of landing and take-offs there ? Gonna try the one in Nepal ? Thanks JM! I did look at that video, yes, and it sealed it for me to never ever fly in or out of those places unless I was in a chopper! Wow! I don't think I'll try the one in Nepal, just too short for the 747. I mean I could do like Martyn suggested and crank up the headwinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBIII Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Neptune6, I just followed the link you posted. There is P3D scenery available ! - very detailed ORBX quality and pricey - 24,90 Euros (29.00 USD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neptune6 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 A lot of simer take off also from LUKLA with Jumbo for fun if i remember ICAO is VNLK Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenik Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 The airport Courchevel(LFLJ) has a very steep sloped runway(until 18.5% in the middle), also available via 'LLH-Création' : http://www.llhinfo.com/llh5.html Take-off and landings for daredevils like you....a very challenging airport in the middle of the French Alps(Haute Savoie). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 LOL! I hope that you had crash detection off Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 5 hours ago, paulb said: LOL! I hope that you had crash detection off Jack! Yeah, it's always off, I find it to be less than useless as many times there are invisible walls that you can't even see and it ruins a great flight. I wonder if LM will ever get around to fixing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 9/8/2018 at 2:32 PM, Jack Sawyer said: Yeah, it's always off, I find it to be less than useless as many times there are invisible walls that you can't even see and it ruins a great flight. I wonder if LM will ever get around to fixing it? I agree Jack. Anyway, I know when I have crashed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakashi Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Jack, you Sir have obviously discovered the art of levitation in order to get that monster off the ground in the amount of runway you had available! Magic or not that is a great takeoff and climb out underway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Wakashi said: Jack, you Sir have obviously discovered the art of levitation in order to get that monster off the ground in the amount of runway you had available! Magic or not that is a great takeoff and climb out underway! Thanks Roger! I’m glad you liked it. Very glad you liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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