Took a new 190A9 over the Alps. FS2004 does a really nice job with the changing weather. When I started getting through the mountains, things suddenly started closing in. It cleared off pretty quickly though. Found a little airfield near a lake on the northern side, landed, and parked next to a Grand Caravan. I made a hard landing - it is sure difficult to see over the nose during final. I felt a bit embarrassed as if someone was sitting in the airport facility thinking, “What on earth is that plane and who is the idiot at the controls?â€Â
When I pulled up, I opened the canopy and went to external. Look at this beast!
Shot of the Caravan. Man would I be proud to fly around in this bird.
Turned off the engine, switched the battery off and listening to the gyros wind down:
About 8 years ago I used to own and operate my own small aircraft (no I wasn’t rich – I drove around in a $500 car and lived in a cheap upstairs apartment – I had my priorities). I flew across the US four times – once down south and three across country. This is so much what it felt like. Just cruising into nowhere, looking for a place to land, landing, fueling up, getting a bite, meeting some people, maybe finding a place to stay or maybe just packing it up again and forging on. Those days are long gone, but tonight I just had a little reminder of it and it felt great.
Enjoy FS2004 for all it offers - it's as close to the real deal as it gets.
Scott.
Just took a flight across the Alps
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Would that be the little what looks to be Cessna on the simhq profile page, yes your mug is up there
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I have a few hours in the Warrier also. But I liked the Arrow better. They were very similiar except for the retractable L/G. Do you still fly Scott or have you dectided to make money instead of spending iy?
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I sold the plane - it was just one expense after another. I miss owning the aircraft. There is something different when it's your plane sitting on that airfield - it's very real. When I miss it, I just think of the bills I don't miss.
One thing Shockwave has allowed me though is to get in the cockpits of many military aircraft - something I thought I would only dream about. In a few weeks I'll be recording a Mig17 with afterburners, B25, and B17 again. I value being a pilot more than ever, as it helps so much with these games. I suppose the ultimate dream is to own one of these WWII aircraft. If Shockwave ever becomes EAGames, you can be assured that would happen.
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One thing Shockwave has allowed me though is to get in the cockpits of many military aircraft - something I thought I would only dream about. In a few weeks I'll be recording a Mig17 with afterburners, B25, and B17 again. I value being a pilot more than ever, as it helps so much with these games. I suppose the ultimate dream is to own one of these WWII aircraft. If Shockwave ever becomes EAGames, you can be assured that would happen.
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