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by flapman
15 Jun 2021, 10:05
Forum: C172 Trainer Tech Support
Topic: prop going over redline
Replies: 2
Views: 3772

Re: prop going over redline

It's normal (the simulation is working correctly), but it is faulty operation.
If full throttle results in the propeller exceeding max RPM, then full throttle is not available at that time. You need to reduce throttle to keep the engine+propeller within limits.
by flapman
15 Jun 2021, 07:48
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

My other friend sent me a Chart dated as Sep 10, 2020 but you can see it little older from: Thanks, That explains a lot. It is not actualized. Latvia is a nice country for flight simmers. They publish the official procedures freely on their website. I am looking at the latest one dated May 20, 2021...
by flapman
14 Jun 2021, 21:27
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

trisho0 wrote: 14 Jun 2021, 21:16...I should have turned left at 8.3nm...I should turn at 10.9nm
How did you find these two numbers?
by flapman
14 Jun 2021, 20:43
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

Did you try using the PAPI lights on that landing? It was very nicely done. Here you are, at the moment of touch down. You are on the center line of the runway. You are properly configured with gear, flaps, RPM, etc.. You are at the proper speed. You have a safe vertical speed. You land on the main ...
by flapman
27 May 2021, 16:14
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Tech Support
Topic: High weight cruise altitude capability
Replies: 6
Views: 5258

Re: High weight cruise altitude capability

Hmmm.... FL090-FL050=4,000ft. At 2°C/1000ft that's a drop of 4x2°=8°. 7°-8° = -1°C at FL090. Assuming a standard temperature lapse rate. Below freezing. At 7,000ft it's 3°C. Above, but not by much. Scattered Cumulus you say? Well, it's one possibility. But it doesn't sound right either way. My exper...
by flapman
27 May 2021, 15:19
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Tech Support
Topic: High weight cruise altitude capability
Replies: 6
Views: 5258

Re: High weight cruise altitude capability

I had a think about it, and your scenario sounds a lot like an encounter with icing. Can you describe the weather conditions during the climb?
by flapman
21 May 2021, 11:13
Forum: C182 Skylane Tech Support
Topic: FSX - Pilot view
Replies: 5
Views: 4411

Re: FSX - Pilot view

Another option is to load your default flight, adjust the zoom as required and then resave the flight with this modified zoom setting. In that way, the same zoom setting will be used for any aircraft that you load, which is generally best for getting a consistent 'feel' for speed and depth percepti...
by flapman
20 May 2021, 19:31
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Ils and Dual RMI
Replies: 2
Views: 4780

Re: Ils and Dual RMI

Correct.
by flapman
19 May 2021, 19:52
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

I had problems at home and no flying. I am sorry to hear that, and I hope things become better soon. After DME 4nm I start descending but you said I must to stop descent. Yes. I am confused now. Yes. When to start descending to 710 ft ALT then? After passing "Outer Marker" which has sound...
by flapman
19 Apr 2021, 13:01
Forum: C172 Trainer Tech Support
Topic: Problem to select radio frequencies
Replies: 3
Views: 4172

Re: Problem to select radio frequencies

bravodeltafr wrote: 19 Apr 2021, 11:56How to display for example 122.81?
The unit does not let you tune this frequency because it is not a valid one for communication.

EDIT: Oh, it is a valid frequency. Just not for this equipment. It's also not a valid one for FSX, don't know about P3D.
by flapman
05 Apr 2021, 00:48
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

This helps to explain a lot what is happening. OK, I know I should be at 4,000 ft altitude right on beacon BKZ and I am trying to be on time. This is correct. You should already be less than 170 knots by BKZ so it should not be much trouble to reduce speed for first flap. So, before BKZ I have time ...
by flapman
04 Apr 2021, 20:56
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

I will prepare this new challenge and to report, indeed. This is not a challenge. I am not requesting a video report. I would like you to write and explain the process which you use to start a descent, and to end a descent. The procedure requires you to be at certain altitudes until certain points....
by flapman
02 Apr 2021, 20:39
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

Thank you for the videos Pat, Video #6 and #7 for now. Localizer tracking skills are good on these videos. I want to make sure that you have a good understanding of basic flying procedures, because I need to ask you to perform them on this approach. I would like you to take the role of instructor, a...
by flapman
31 Mar 2021, 08:07
Forum: Bonanza "V-Tail"
Topic: Think i may be stuck....
Replies: 6
Views: 4406

Re: Think i may be stuck....

I went to the home improvement store (Home Depot/ Lowes) in Grand Junction and picked up a Ryobi Chainsaw for you. Brought it in with an extra can of gas, some googles, and some gloves. Density Altitude was fairly good, but I cleared the trees by mere feet on the way out. So, what did you learn from...
by flapman
22 Mar 2021, 20:49
Forum: Lockheed Model 049 Constellation
Topic: Learning to fly the Connie
Replies: 1009
Views: 820090

Re: Learning to fly the Connie

Hi Pat, glad you enjoyed the flight. it was a nice hop. I am here now asking if it is realistic to have RAAS FS2Crew Pro with Connie? Can you explain what you believe means "realistic"? It means different things for different people. Connie never had RAAS system, so I don't know what you w...

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