Rodger Pettichord Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Hi all. Those of us who are religious are looking forward to the joy of Easter this coming Sunday, celebrating again the resurrection of Jesus and the hope given us therein. In a different way, all of us Forum folk look forward to each simulated flight and the joy of doing something we love. We usually especially find joy in some particular aspect of the flight -- planning it, starting a complex plane from cold and dark, takeoff, flight management, landing, and so forth. As for me, I love landing. As a bush flyer, I get great joy from locating an obscure strip, figuring out an approach, touching down just right, and getting stopped in time on the short, rough surface. And that leads to this week's topic. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: What part of an individual flight gives you the most joy? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Having one of the female members of the flight staff sitting on my lap. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I would say if all goes well and if sometimes the view is not particularly clear then the landing can be one of those moments I find myself grinning from ear to ear..... however I also get great pleasure from setting up the plane from the initial GPU/APU startup and punching in the FMC/MCDU to loading the baggage, pax and fuel and engine start to the taxi..... 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Burgess Posted March 27 Popular Post Share Posted March 27 For me the most satisfying aspect is flying approaches using navaids and charts. Simulating not gaming Especially when the weather is lousy. Nothing beats that moment on short final when the runway lights finally appear out of the murk When testing a new airport the ILS's (if present) tend to be the first thing I try out! I'm sure that puts me down as having some sort of obsessive disorder All the best, John 2 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 For me it's trying to land the plane perfectly. I set a flight plan using real weather and an easy ctrl/e for start up. For a perfect land I manage about 1 in every 100. With that record my passengers usually opt for sailing.😱 cheers Gumby 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 9 hours ago, W2DR said: Having one of the female members of the flight staff sitting on my lap. If you ever were to fly with us the Mule Team. I would not recommend to ask Hilda to sit on your lap. Not that she would mind, but rather you would have severe injuries (Newton's law of gravity). Better just to ask her for a Beer instead. Cheers k 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot100 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 In real life,controlled and safe landing especially if take offs = Landings in number. In the sim, well depends on my mood on the day...... 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Spotting the runway and discovering I've actually got the nose pointing at the threshold. Then - not so good, the bouncing halfway down the runway. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 14 minutes ago, boetie said: Spotting the runway and discovering I've actually got the nose pointing at the threshold. Then - not so good, the bouncing halfway down the runway. I'm with you on that one Graeme. I'm usually veering off to the left or right of the runway. cheers Gumby 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 18 minutes ago, gumbypickett said: I'm with you on that one Graeme. I'm usually veering off to the left or right of the runway. cheers Gumby Skillful bunch aren't we!? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 With deference to Rodger's preliminary statement - after I do my usual mis-controlled crash landing - I usually console myself with --- TGIOS---- When I flew all those years ago - in real life - landing was always my dreaded moment - until I cleared the dotted report line - that's when my Sphincter Muscles returned to normal.🤞 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 15 minutes ago, John Heaton said: With deference to Rodger's preliminary statement - after I do my usual mis-controlled crash landing - I usually console myself with --- TGIOS---- When I flew all those years ago - in real life - landing was always my dreaded moment - until I cleared the dotted report line - that's when my Sphincter Muscles returned to normal.🤞 For the sake of your passengers I hope your sphincter muscles and your facial muscles were not in sinc. Hopefully an air of calm on your face 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, boetie said: Then - not so good, the bouncing halfway down the runway. that seems to be my go to performance, especially in the default Bus in MSFS......and don't get me started on trying to land an egg beater... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I guess I'm with you guys on the best part of flying is perfecting the two bounce landing, then staying on the runway. 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 My infamous three point landing, nose, wings and vertical stabilizer. 🤕 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 some great replies, it's nice to see that whilst we all love our sims for a variety of reasons, we can all appreciate that we don't always get it right....thankfully no one is actually in my plane.... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BradB Posted March 28 Popular Post Share Posted March 28 The landing of course ......... Cheers John 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Burgess Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 26 minutes ago, BradB said: The landing of course ......... My all time favourite spoof movie! I remember testing for Radar Contact (along with Rob). Our 'virtual co-pilot' was nicknamed Otto All the best, John 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, BradB said: The landing of course ......... Cheers John Pretty close to the Mule Team, but we still got them beat. Bye the bye, I saw that Budweiser truck heading for the rescue. That ought to do it. Cheers and a Happy Easter to All, k🐰. 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 6 hours ago, John Burgess said: My all time favourite spoof movie! I remember testing for Radar Contact (along with Rob). Our 'virtual co-pilot' was nicknamed Otto All the best, John Forgot all about Otto! lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 John - for once I have "No Comment" - I'm laffin 2much to type👌 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 In general, I quite agree with the consensus that the landing is the most interesting part of the flight. I don't do bush strips, but mountain top fields like Catalina (KAVX) and Sedona (KSEZ) are part I challenging, and rewarding when done well. Ken 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuFun Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) Horsing around in an eat-beater! (FSX 2011) Edited April 1 by TuFun 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 TuFun, I hear that the FAA wants a word with you (If you need a character reference and bail money, I've got your back). In the meantime, thanks for the fun (TooFun?) 😁 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Burgess Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 12 hours ago, TuFun said: Horsing around in an eat-beater! (FSX 2011) Brilliant. When I was a kid I remember Neil Armstrong doing that sort of thing in the 'Flying Bedstead'. Mind you, he did have to eject. They still let him land on the moon Conspiracy theorists please don't respond All the best, John 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 16 minutes ago, John Burgess said: Brilliant. When I was a kid I remember Neil Armstrong doing that sort of thing in the 'Flying Bedstead'. Mind you, he did have to eject. They still let him land on the moon Conspiracy theorists please don't respond All the best, John Forgot all about this, John. Thanks for the reminder. Jeez, those guys were brave! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 not sure where I was but this is the type of landing that I really enjoy, I know it's all mostly automated but coming down in this weather and seeing you've set it all up okay is a great feeling... 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 On 3/27/2024 at 5:18 PM, W2DR said: Having one of the female members of the flight staff sitting on my lap. I hope you have got a proper flight staff on bord. My neighbour would not suit me (250 pounds). 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 On 3/27/2024 at 10:57 PM, John Burgess said: For me the most satisfying aspect is flying approaches using navaids and charts. Simulating not gaming Especially when the weather is lousy. Nothing beats that moment on short final when the runway lights finally appear out of the murk When testing a new airport the ILS's (if present) tend to be the first thing I try out! I'm sure that puts me down as having some sort of obsessive disorder All the best, John Can´t say it better. And I have to add: P3D is much more rewarding than MSFS, with my hangar. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 And, similar to Wayne: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 6 hours ago, Stillwater said: I hope you have got a proper flight staff on bord. My neighbour would not suit me (250 pounds). Blonde. 5' 10". 38-23-35. Single and willing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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