Author Topic: 2006-11-25 Alpine Autumn (Read 13569 times)

EHM-0654 Murray · « **on:** November 11, 2006, 12:55:43 pm »

In almost our last event of 2006, we invite our pilots to cross the Alps. Simple enough you might think, but to make it challenging we ask that you fly VFR, with real-world/IVAO weather and in a slow, single engine, unpressurized prop!

The event begins in the foothills on the Italian side of the Alps at Aosta (LIMW) and then we make our way across the backbone of Europe to La Veze (LFQM) in France; as the crow flies a little over 100nm, but you can expect to be traveling much further than that.

No proscribed route as this is visual all the way. Terrain following is suggested when/where possible to allow you to stay in the thicker oxygen rich air that your engine will appreciate.

Charts/info on the Online Flying pages. Use this thread for discussion.

EHM-1821 Javier · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2006, 01:41:36 pm »

hmm, cool, maybe VFR in IFR conditions lol;D

EHM-1883 Matt · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:50:23 pm »

aww, can you change the destination to LFLJ? It would really help me with my autumn in the alps tour lol!

EHM-0654 Murray · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2006, 05:55:01 pm »

Hahaha Matt...

No

Anyhow, the whole point of this VFR fly-in is to get pilots flying planes they like (Jabiru 2 for me...) in the challenging environment of the Alps. Should you want to fly around the Mont Blanc (sommat Bianco in Italian...) you'll be most welcome to.

EHM-1358 Tim · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2006, 05:58:52 pm »

Could I take my SR-22?

EHM-0654 Murray · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2006, 06:38:20 pm »

As long as it's single engine prop and unpressurized Tim, yup.

EHM-1199 Philip · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2006, 07:15:10 pm »

Sounds like fun Murray ... any chance you could help out by posting a short list of acceptable and interesting aircraft for this flight?

EHM-0654 Murray · « **Reply #7 on:** November 11, 2006, 09:42:43 pm »

Wow, that *could* be one heck of a long list Phil... but off the top of my head...

Most Cessnas are unpressurized SEPs (and both the 172 and the 182 are "default" with FS)
My personal fav, the Jabiru 2, is a "homebuild" that flies beatifully
In similar style, there's the Europa, another homebuild that flies nicely
If you like "interesting" there's the Rutan LongEZ (ee zee) which is a little twitchy but immense fun

My advise, hit AVSim or Mike Stone's website and find yourself some SEPs, give 'em a fly and find one you really like...

EHM-1980 Brian · « **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2006, 11:51:45 pm »

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Originally posted by EHM-0654 Murray
Hahaha Matt...

No

good one murray - put a smile on my face that one did :] and in regards to the event i should be there hopefully if work doesnt get in the way again :@ - and it sounds like a good challenging event 2!! i will hopefully have completed my first online flight by then.....:8

EHM-1821 Javier · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:28:34 am »

Im coming with my Piper Warrior!!;D;D;D

EHM-0654 Murray · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2006, 09:49:37 am »

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Originally posted by EHM-1980 Brian
...i will hopefully have completed my first online flight by then.....:8

Just let me know when you're ready for the training session.

EHM-1555 Kendy · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2006, 10:24:00 pm »

by the way, they who did the autumn apls tour will love this event and we can have a lot of fun together, specially when we'll have pretty strong windshares on final. :>

looking forward

EHM-0948 Bruno · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2006, 01:18:05 am »

A suggestion, shouldn't we use the VFA aircrafts from EHM ? Or, are they too small (or too weak) for the event ?

EHM-1980 Brian · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2006, 07:34:36 pm »

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Just let me know when you're ready for the training session.

dont worry Murray i certainly will - once the heavy workload is off my back ( only one more day should clear it

) i will be good and ready to be trained in all aspects of online flying - i read all the details you advised me to read and my software is ready to go!! i'll give ya a mail as soon as i'm free

EHM-1651 Christian · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2006, 02:52:04 pm »

Why must we have thise VFR fly-in i newer find my way unless I got a tail to follow:%

Well might need to improve my skills:)

Going to be a fun flying.
@Murray: At your 6 o'clock........

EHM-0948 Bruno · « **Reply #15 on:** November 21, 2006, 01:11:05 pm »

It's this saturday don't forget

Regards,

EHM-1651 Christian · « **Reply #16 on:** November 21, 2006, 02:24:32 pm »

Anyone got a suggestion for a nice freeware aircraft to use?

Or any standard FS9 aircraft thats recomended???

EHM-0654 Murray · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2006, 06:27:36 pm »

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Originally posted by EHM-0948 Bruno
It's this saturday don't forget

Regards,

That's this Sunday folks

1500Z, which should be late enough for those that are busy in the morning (I don't do the whole God thing myself, but others may), yet early enough that we'll still have daylight to fly in.

If the real-World (AS/Jeppessen as appropriate) isn't good for VFR, run with "Clear Skies" (or "Cold Fronts" for a little challenge).

@Christian: If you wanna follow me, that'll be OK. I'll be in a Jabiru 2 (came from AVSim originally), cruising at 100KIAS or thereabouts.

EHM-1358 Tim · « **Reply #18 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:03:13 pm »

:@ Can't make it!!

EHM-1500 Jim · « **Reply #19 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:51:25 pm »

Will try to join in .... sounds fun. Jim

EHM-1821 Javier · « **Reply #20 on:** November 25, 2006, 04:34:36 am »

i'll try to make it as im going to my friend's BBQ party just before, no garuntees!;D

EHM-1442 Luis · « **Reply #21 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:25:11 pm »

i'll be there pushing a Cessna 172R Skyhawk from our Virtual Flight Academy

EHM-1343 Jonathan · « **Reply #22 on:** November 26, 2006, 12:38:24 pm »

Sorry..I have a badminton session 2-4, maybe next time

EHM-0654 Murray · « **Reply #23 on:** November 26, 2006, 05:06:20 pm »

We've just landed the slow train (59KTAS average for me...)

My thanks to Luis, Javier and Jim for being there, shame you couldn't land with us Jim, was great fun flying the circuit while Jav and Luis landed.

EHM-1442 Luis · « **Reply #24 on:** November 26, 2006, 05:59:06 pm »

Very fun Fly event... Sorry, looks like i have no need to cut the pictures....

Heading Geneve Lake, with Murray, Jim and Javier Behind

Javier and Murray approaching LFQM

Final app. with Javier on ground and Murray circling around

That's all folks

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Author Topic: 2006-11-25 Alpine Autumn (Read 13569 times)

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