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by flapman
20 Jan 2021, 21:44
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

FlapMan, first I want to deal with the same flight plan I do have Take-off from LTBQ. I know is a bit longer time. It is okay. I began the approach, switched VOR2 to VOR1 and immediately descending up to 1,425 ft following the Localizer but I never saw DME 3.9nm it was 0.4nm I can think of two reas...
by flapman
20 Jan 2021, 18:02
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

here is the approach flown in the Connie, takeoff from LTBA Rwy36L. It is a good approach to try.

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by flapman
20 Jan 2021, 11:13
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

===> I was at 5,000 over BKZ beacon and turned to heading 052 for one minute. Good, you did this correct. Then, turned to the left and started descending so at BKZ back again I was at 4,000 and lost. Should have turned to right not left, otherwise correct. ===> Way before reaching BKZ I heard an al...
by flapman
20 Jan 2021, 10:01
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

Look's like a decent attempt. You did a good job finding BKZ the first time. Were you at 4,000 here? You also did a good job of knowing when you were over BKZ, and starting the correct turn to HDG 052. You did not turn too early or too late. After HDG 052 you should have made a turn to the right, no...
by flapman
19 Jan 2021, 20:10
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

I am ready for your new flight plan for LTBA Okay, lets try it. This is the LOC-Y 23 LTBA. First some explanation and context. Ignore the G/S needle. It will swing on the display on this approach. Ignore it. Pretend it is broken. Pretend that last week a Greek DC-3 struck the antenna and bent it. W...
by flapman
19 Jan 2021, 16:45
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

Hi Flapman. Happy New Year 2021. Thank you! I am trying to fly near to 1000 ft ALT to intercept Glideslope and looking at PAPI lights. You had error of 500ft on this goal. 50% This is all I think I need to know because I don't see how to follow g/s 3.2 I guess g/s 3.2 means -320 feet from Vertical ...
by flapman
19 Jan 2021, 13:28
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

Hi Pat, hope all is well! I wonder how to handle G/S 3.2 degrees? I want to learn/refresh .....etc. Patricio It is the same pilot error you make in EHAM ILS 36R. You are much better now you follow localizer beam. You can find runway no problem now.. even with other errors. Isn't that nice? Remember ...
by flapman
05 Jan 2021, 11:36
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Tech Support
Topic: Lack of peristence
Replies: 8
Views: 6421

Re: Lack of peristence

once again its not very clear. Ookay...I try again. I dont seem to be getting that. If you have same fluid levels on the next simulator session then you most likely are getting that. Another good way to tell is to check the hours in the maintenance hangar. Your airplane and engines accumulate hours...
by flapman
04 Jan 2021, 22:16
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Tech Support
Topic: Lack of peristence
Replies: 8
Views: 6421

Re: Lack of peristence

Here is the relevant statement from the manual: PERSISTENT AIRCRAFT Every time you load up your L-049 Constellation, you will be flying the continuation of the last aircraft which includes fuel and oil, along with all of your system conditions. So be aware, no longer will your aircraft load with ful...
by flapman
28 Dec 2020, 21:30
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Making the FE do stuff
Replies: 5
Views: 5126

Re: Making the FE do stuff

Hi G, congrats on buying the Connie. She can be a handful but she's fun to fly! A lot of your questions will be obvious as you get experience, but here's a reply to help. Does this mean that to make the FE start the engines you just turn the master ignition on then hit ctr-E (or 4 variations of it t...
by flapman
15 Dec 2020, 14:55
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

trisho0 wrote: 15 Dec 2020, 14:45Am I wrong?
Just another lesson Rod teaches :D ...when you get there.
And I don't mean his words, but it's also in the text too.
by flapman
15 Dec 2020, 12:25
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

Pat I think you did an excellent job flying the Connie here. You used both DRMI and VOR needle to find Tenerife. That was very good progress on those skills. Your landing of course needs work but that will come with time.
I think it went much better than even 747 flight, don't you think?
by flapman
14 Dec 2020, 19:06
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 709584

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

distance between them is 0.5nm, for the type of flying you're doing that's basically the same location
by flapman
09 Dec 2020, 23:20
Forum: Bonanza "V-Tail"
Topic: Where does the TO shake come from?
Replies: 27
Views: 2537

Re: Where does the TO shake come from?

CRJ-200 CJR-700/900 EMB-135/140/145 ERJ-170/190 All use an automatic brake application to stop rotation of MLG during the retraction sequence. None, by design, retract rotating main wheels into the aircraft. All have scrubbers for NLG tires. If that helps... ... I'm actually surprised the T-38 didn'...
by flapman
11 Nov 2020, 18:27
Forum: Boeing 377 Tech Support
Topic: Cabin Heat
Replies: 10
Views: 7316

Re: Cabin Heat

So did A2A code this as a "land immediately" type of emergency? Or, can I try to continue if I can descend into warm enough air to regulate the cabin temp?

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