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teson1
June 23rd, 2009, 15:18
Man , I have to go... :running:

EHAM to EGLL

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 117008 lbs
Declared Payload: 32893 lbs

teson1
June 23rd, 2009, 17:16
Landing

Landing Weight: 114829,8 lbs
Fuel Used: -2153,6 lbs
Flight Time: 0:55:25

Penalties:
EHAM-EGLL 38.86 min - Landing 1829.8 lbs overweight

Night flights: EHAM-EGLL
Commercial centers: EGLL

Call that Propliner 101... :icon_lol:

1. Lost engine #3 2/3 through the climb. Can the fuel line rupture if Aux pumps are left to high during the climb?

2. Wrecked hydraulic system extending the gear.

3. Some serious miscalculation on payload. About 2000 lbs too much payload... have to remember to reduce payload by reserve fuel ...

These planes are _sensitive_ I think I'll better exactly follow the Checklist next time. Should also have done a few more test flights I guess...
Anyway, good fun and a good challenge. And the plane is still in one part (almost).

Great Ozzie
June 23rd, 2009, 18:48
1. Lost engine #3 2/3 through the climb. Can the fuel line rupture if Aux pumps are left to high during the climb?
I seriously doubt it. Fuel pressures (guessing for the Connie) are going to be in the 10's of psi. Modern Hose ratings run upwards of 3000 psi. 60 years ago my guess these hoses would easily be rated in the 100's of psi if not higher. Maybe someone with experience/knowledge will know for sure. Or maybe the manual says something about the Aux Pumps? :-P

My first guess would be excessive manifold pressure and then e.g. causing detonation (and consequently burning holes or outright melting piston heads).


2. Wrecked hydraulic system extending the gear.
Heed your Vlo (Max. Lndg. Gear Operating Speed)


These planes are _sensitive_ I think I'll better exactly follow the Checklist next time. Should also have done a few more test flights I guess...
Following the Checklist precisely is always a good thing. Since this is a Flight Sim, I have developed my own (abbreviated) checklist for the Stratocruiser (and the co-pilot is always there to warn me of a Turbine Bearing getting too hot :-P ). I would say these planes are bit more intolerant of operating outside operating specs. Read and Heed the Vspeeds and Operating Limitations, keep things in the green and be "smooth / gentle" and things work out well.

Good to see you "at it" and Have Fun!

srgalahad
June 24th, 2009, 00:18
These things are not Shockwave P-51H's. The numbers are realistic, really mean something and there can be dire results for running excessive speeds and power settings.

teson1
June 24th, 2009, 01:48
These things are not Shockwave P-51H's. The numbers are realistic, really mean something and there can be dire results for running excessive speeds and power settings.

Chief pilot teson1 loves it!
Engineer teson1 hates Chief pilot!
:)

salt_air
June 24th, 2009, 03:21
Wow Gunter,

Welcome to the race. Talk about bustin' out of the "gates".......:jump:

I'd say you already won in the "Havin' a Ball" class on just one leg! Whew

No need to try to catch up from starting late. It's you against youself as much as anything else. Trying to best your last flight each time you start a new one.

To heck with where anybody else is on the map, You want to squeeze out the very best of Your aircraft, piloting and planning skills.

Don't let the "duenna" seem like a fuse as it does in the RTW setting. It's just a recorder or a secretary that keeps track of what you need to use to figure how to plan for the next leg,,,,,it's your friend not your enemy (time).

Yes it's a race, but we are competeing in a lot of categories,,,payload, time, fuel (don't even get me started with this..:isadizzy:) and remember you have passengers onboard you're trying to interest in buying fares for your (hopefully) new routes to South America as well as shippers with tons of cargo (spelled Mucho Dinero in airline terms).

You also have the big advantage of being able to learn from the others that have gone ahead of you. See what has worked others and aim for that while trying to come up with an even better combination.

Alright Capt'n steady as she goes ....make it the best not the fastest per say.

Wish I could do aircraft paints and what-not like the team from McHaley's Naval ,,,I'd have you flying a Hornet with chairs bolted to the wings and pax wearing googles and all of the baggage and cargo strapped underneath burning a hole through the skies of Europe....:icon_lol:. Perhaps with the canopy off and googles yourself!

Won't even begin to say anything about having fun as you are setting the bar.

Fare Well for the rest of the flights my friend,,,and once again Welcome!

:ernae:

Dangerousdave26
June 24th, 2009, 04:20
Read the reference materials in the connie real close. They modeled engine damage into it. If you run it flat out or at take off power for more than two minutes it will pop one or more of the engines. Also pay attention to fuel management. There is a chart in the aircraft forlder. It is very important that you manage the fuel correctly or you will run out of fuel for engines 2 and 3.

BTW welcome to the Mayhem :applause:

teson1
June 24th, 2009, 13:43
EGLL to LFPB

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 115000 lbs
Declared Payload: 30693 lbs

teson1
June 24th, 2009, 14:55
Landing

Landing Weight: 112551.5 lbs
Fuel Used: -2412.3 lbs
Flight Time: 0:53:18

Night flight #2

Penalties: None

Uneventful night flight. Got slightly disoriented over the channel, but managed to hit the french side after all :)

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=FWyzdqvjkLmbykxqQB5SzrhUmg

salt_air
June 24th, 2009, 17:33
Nice going Gunter,,,

Some good screen shots too!

Looking good ,,,,,,,one leg at a time....:jump:

Cheers,

teson1
June 25th, 2009, 00:31
Thanks.
And I did have a closer look at that checklist (and regular nervous looks at the gauges) for this one.
Gunter

teson1
June 25th, 2009, 15:04
Have to make a stop to visit some family in geneva.

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 115463 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 4663.3 lbs

teson1
June 25th, 2009, 17:18
Flight delayed. After landing in Geneva I realised that I had forgotten to start the Duenna... :173go1: Return to start and fly again.

Anyway, it was a beautiful morning flight, so no problem to fly again. I just like that area. And it will get even better next one, approaching the really high mountains.

Luckily there's no virtual FAA - man, would I get busted... :violent:
The direct approach to the airport requires crossing the Jura mountains - here by the Col de la Faucille (sickle pass) and to drop down to the AP on the shores of Lac Leman.

Our passenger seems not to have appreciated the views ...:a1451:
I wonder why ... was beautiful ...

Landing

Landing Weight: 112805.3 lbs
Fuel Used: -2649.8 lbs
Flight Time: 0:57:45

Penalties: None

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=cLbRSxgc1kOXhnkv2SP5qtfKcKA

teson1
June 30th, 2009, 15:33
Wohoo... :wiggle:
looking forward to this flight through the alps.
Hope our passenger will enjoy this one...

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 114898 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 4098 lbs

salt_air
June 30th, 2009, 16:31
Wohoo... :wiggle:
looking forward to this flight through the alps.
Hope our passenger will enjoy this one...

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 114898 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 4098 lbs

Keep up the good work!

Best of luck to you and the crew!

:jump:

teson1
June 30th, 2009, 16:34
Nice views flying over Mont Blanc with France VFR scenery. Our passenger has definitely appreciated. Pilot as well. Have to send the shots for development and coloration (don't have one of these new fancy color cameras that currently everybody is starting to use) and will pin to the board in the Alvear later.

Landing

Landing Weight: 112907.6 lbs
Fuel Used: -1982.8 lbs
Flight Time: 00:40:22

Penalties: None

We are providing special service to our customers - real close looks at the scenery:icon_lol:

teson1
June 30th, 2009, 16:36
Thanks, Austin. :)

teson1
June 30th, 2009, 17:39
Passenger is in a hurry - wants to have a dip in the mediterranean. So here's anotherone.

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 114872 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 4072 lbs

teson1
June 30th, 2009, 18:24
Uneventful flight. Now let's whip out our swim suits.

Landing

Landing Weight: 113011.1 lbs
Fuel Used: -1854.1 lbs
Flight Time: 00:38:40

Penalties: 00:00:14 (11.1 lbs over MLW)

teson1
July 3rd, 2009, 02:19
Signing out for a vacation.
Those days in Nice have given me ideas. I'll spend two weeks on the beach before continuing.
I'll finish this event at my pace after my return. Don't wait for me for the finals.
See you.
Gunter

salt_air
July 3rd, 2009, 03:25
Signing out for a vacation.
Those days in Nice have given me ideas. I'll spend two weeks on the beach before continuing.
I'll finish this event at my pace after my return. Don't wait for me for the finals.
See you.
Gunter

Enjoy yourself well my friend!

Have fun!

:ernae:

teson1
July 3rd, 2009, 03:44
I will! :jump:

teson1
July 19th, 2009, 11:12
My starting email didn't post (:banghead: Internet connection) - so here's the full monty.

Back from a great vacation on France's atlantic coast with the kids. Sun, sand, surf what could one ask for? A little flight for a change maybe?

This one is from Nice to Lisbon.
Nice weather, but battling a headwind that forced a low flight barely above the pyrenees mountains.

It will take me another 10 days to Buenos Aires at least. Don't wait for me with the celebrations, but leave me a bottle or two.

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 121207 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 10408 lbs

Landing

Landing Weight: 112954 lbs
Fuel Used: -8227 lbs
Flight Time: 3:24:37

Penalties: 0

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=zVdmuMnw7woytd7b0awDam0L98

Willy
July 19th, 2009, 12:02
teson, looks like it's you and me bringing up the rear. Good Luck! :guinness:

teson1
July 27th, 2009, 08:03
Thanks for the hard work getting the server up again!:ernae:

Would have been kind of lame to be stranded in Lisbon (though it's not the worst city to be stranded in).
The show can go on.

I've progressed to south america meanwhile. 3 legs to go.

Here's a fast summary:

Times, weights and fuel data are in the attached excel list, you may want to check for accuracy though.
(Comments on GOOY SBRF see below)

- LPPT CGXO
Lisbon Tenerife

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=RVEEakVUKAO1K372SfwMxYta3M

- GCXO GOOY
Tenerife - Dakar

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=SgHl6jhHb1ZCcmfFhNsxP3wA4Dk

- GOOY SBRF
Dakar Recife

No Duenna!! :banghead:

Did I say that there was a Duenna error (error window popup that prevented Duenna from starting), and that Duenna didn't auto pickup the baton, and that I realised that only after landing in SBRF, and that I was p:censored:ed...!
So I don't have full validation of the flight.
I will NOT fly that leg again. That has also something to do with spouses and kids getting impatient, but I won't go into more details about that...
Also, I think I'll put a big poster above my monitor -"Check Duenna - Check Duenna - Check Duenna"

I'll add some screenshots supporting times and weight later, but in the end, if the flight doesn't qualify, no problem if I'm out of the "competition".

After all, it's been a really interesting and fun trip, learning a tremendous amount of new stuff along the way, getting to new places, first trip across the ocean, even causing heartbeat to accelerate over the ocean or in the fog looking for the airport, and finally optimising all parameters to fly this as well/fast/efficient as possible has been a good challenge in itself.

- SBRF SBRJ
Recife Rio

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=X9faw8XdMPEef9Jzl9G70bRs

Totals:

Total distance 5947.8 nm
Total flight time 24.43 hrs
Total Fuel 62,261.6 lbs
Penalties 0.65 hrs
9 Commercial centers: EGLL, LFPB, LSGG, LIML, LFMN, LPPT, GOOY, SBRF, SBRJ
2 Night flights: EHAM EGLL, EGLL LFPB

Note: Can not upload the Duenna JPG files to this post - will post separately.

teson1
July 27th, 2009, 08:10
Strange - I'm not able to attach any .JPG files... :confused:

Duenna jpg is in the link to the tracking site anyway, so that should not be much harm. Strange nevertheless.
Maybe still some work to do. Poor guys... good luck, and thanks again for providing such a great service!

LPPT GCXO
GCXO GOOY
SBRF SBRJ

teson1
July 28th, 2009, 13:59
SBSJ SBSP
Some bad weather ahead.

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 115200 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 4400 lbs

Edit: Ooooppppppssss..........:redface:
Don't know what happened, but upon landing I find payload only 18293 lbs. Must have pressed cancel instead of ok when changing the payload or something of this type...

Have to remember: Check and recheck fuel and weight. Another poster above my screen? That wall is getting crowded. :d

So the real weights are:
Takeoff Weight: 102600 lbs
Declared Payload: 18293 lbs
Fuel: 4400 lbs

(Remaining fuel, 1897.8 lbs, is coherent with 4400 gal at TO. So at least I didn't botch that, and am here to tell.)

teson1
July 28th, 2009, 15:17
That climb to cruise level was heavy... the turbulences shook the plane around in all directions;
I don't think our passenger has appreciated.
Landing at Sao Paulo was fortunately easier with a ceiling 2000 ft above the field.

Does visibility "4" in the ATIS announcement mean 4 nm, or 4000 ft?

Looked rather like 4000 ft to me, but my perception may be biased by adrenaline... ;)

Landing

Landing Weight: 100099.5 lbs
Fuel Used: -2477.9 lbs
Flight Time: 0:58:13
Distance: 197.3 nm

Penalties: 0

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=SrcsRvJeZqCmNzlDi3sJUcTb8Z8

Great Ozzie
July 28th, 2009, 18:07
Does visibility "4" in the ATIS announcement mean 4 nm, or 4000 ft?
Visibility there will be in Statute Miles... so 4 statute miles.

Years ago I flew a Piper Cherokee from STL to LAF (filed VFR). Visiblity the entire way was reported 3 miles in Haze. Pilotage was next to impossible. No GPS then so VORs / NDBs were the "Nav du jour." Technically I was legal to fly VFR, but I learned that day that: Legal ≠ Smart.

So yes... 4sm visibility isn't a whole lot for VFR flying.

teson1
July 29th, 2009, 04:39
Hehe , I swear to me it looked like 4000 ft. :d

teson1
July 29th, 2009, 11:48
Said I'd post some details on the GOOY SBRF flight where I have no Duenna.

No problem at all is the flight is not valid.

GOOY SBRF
Take off
11:40:00Z (flight sim) 26.7.09
10:40Z (local)
11:16Z (real) 26.7.09

TOW 108206 lbs
PL 30093 lbs

Weather: AS6

Landing
11:41Z (real) firmly few minutes on ground

LW 112422 lbs
Fuel 15784 lbs

Flight time < 6:26

Flight analysis screen (sorry, had set screenshots to reduce size by 50% and didn't think at changing it)
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/9%20GOOY%20SBRF/SOHEvitaGOOYSBRF-2009-jul-26-023.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/9%20GOOY%20SBRF/SOHEvitaGOOYSBRF-2009-jul-26-023.jpg

On the runway after landing (and having realised that Duenna didn't start :(
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/9%20GOOY%20SBRF/SOHEvitaGOOYSBRF-2009-jul-26-019.jpg

Payload screen upon landing:
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/9%20GOOY%20SBRF/SOHEvitaGOOYSBRF-2009-jul-26-024.jpg

Btw - leg 10, SBRFSBRJ, was the wildcard leg.

teson1
July 30th, 2009, 12:16
SBSP SBPA

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 117601 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 6800 lbs

Night flight

teson1
July 30th, 2009, 14:32
Calm night flight. Without incident.
One to go. I can smell the beer!

Landing

Landing Weight: 112989,3 lbs
Fuel Used: -4605,7 lbs
Flight Time: 1:59:33
Distance: 452,3 nm

Penalties: 0

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=zpi7pdj7wjeg2uWwgWHHBDgge1s

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/12%20SBSP%20SBPA/1-2009-jul-30-003.jpg

Abd here's one for the previous leg SBRJ SBSP

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/11%20SBRJ%20SBSP/11SBRJSBSP-2009-jul-28-010.jpg

teson1
July 31st, 2009, 12:58
Ok, let's do this.

SBPA SAEZ

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 117400 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 6600 lbs

Dangerousdave26
July 31st, 2009, 13:17
WHAAAA HOOOO

Final Leg... :applause:

RedGreen
July 31st, 2009, 14:36
Go Gunther Go! :applause:

teson1
July 31st, 2009, 14:36
Austin, Dave, Edit: and Red, thanks for the support.
Looking good.
The Rio de la Plata is in sight, sun's just coming up - beautiful.
That's one long adventure coming to a close...

teson1
July 31st, 2009, 15:04
Well, well, well, not this time...

FS just quit as I dialed in the SAEZ ATIS frequency. :icon_eek:

Well, that gives me the opportunity to do another flight. Actually I was getting quite nostalgic that this would be the last one. This trip has occupied me for quite some time now.

So, cool, I'll fly another one. :jump:

Sorry to the people come to the airport to pick up the latecomer. Fear you can go back to the party. But I'll be there soon, and then we can have a beer or two and tell stories from this great trip.

Some photos nevertheless

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20abort/12SBPASAEZ-2009-jul-31-003.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20abort/12SBPASAEZ-2009-jul-31-012.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20abort/12SBPASAEZ-2009-jul-31-015.jpg

salt_air
July 31st, 2009, 16:43
Great Screenies!!

teson1
August 1st, 2009, 06:18
Austin, thanks.

teson1
August 1st, 2009, 06:23
Ok, let's do this - maybe :d

SBPA SAEZ

Takeoff

Takeoff Weight: 117400 lbs
Declared Payload: 30893 lbs
Fuel: 6600 lbs

Vicious
August 1st, 2009, 08:30
Good Luck!

teson1
August 1st, 2009, 10:09
Buenos Aires! :jump:
Parked, engines shut down. Heading to town to join the party.

The end to a long, great trip.

Landing

Landing Weight: 112495,6 lbs
Fuel Used: -4896,5 lbs
Flight Time: 1:55:40
Distance: 472.3 nm

Penalties: 0

http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=j1MSMGke2h6665nQs4hwDwS0XrE (http://www.fsrtwrace.com/track/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=j1MSMGke2h6665nQs4hwDwS0XrE)

srgalahad
August 1st, 2009, 12:52
Congratulations!

teson1
August 1st, 2009, 13:41
Vicious, Srg, thanks for the support. Happy to have arrived.

"Cpt. teson1 and the crew wish to thank you for flying Eastern - not that one the other one, hope you have enjoyed the flight (we have!), and would be happy to welcome you soon on another flight."

Some pics of the last leg:

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20Take2/13SBPASAEZ2-2009-aug-1-004.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20Take2/13SBPASAEZ2-2009-aug-1-007.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20Take2/13SBPASAEZ2-2009-aug-1-010.jpg

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20Take2/13SBPASAEZ2-2009-aug-1-015.jpg

Parked for some time. I'll take a little vacation from flying now...

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu131/teson1/SOH%20Evita/13%20SBPA%20SAEZ%20Take2/13SBPASAEZ2-2009-aug-1-018.jpg

salt_air
August 1st, 2009, 18:42
Way to bring it home Gunter,,,,,congratulations!! :ernae:

MM
August 2nd, 2009, 19:27
Hooray! Congratulations Gunter. Please join us in raising a glass...

Willy
August 2nd, 2009, 20:23
Congratulations Gunter! :ernae:

teson1
August 3rd, 2009, 01:04
... where am I??? Where have you guys taken me last night... :barf:
Could somebody please turn off the light... hurts...
Wow, you have discovered some spots during your 3 week stay...

Thanks all for the ... special ... welcome party. :applause: