Simon Letting the clutch out late. As usuual

**simondix** · June 26th, 2011, 04:55

I will be starting flights today I hope.

**simondix** · June 26th, 2011, 07:11

Starting now.

SVMC-SKBO

2424 lbs of fuel

7606 lbs of cargo

340 lbs Crew

MM · June 26th, 2011, 07:41

Hi Simon,

Please go ahead and finish your leg.

You mentioned that you would be flying a DC Airways MAAM-SIM DC-3. If you are flying something else, please ignore these paragraphs.

Note that for our event, the maximum cargo payload for a DC-3 is 6,000 pounds. (This is the same for all models of the DC-3.) Also note that we all need to conform with the Maximum Takeoff Weight/Maximum Gross Weight on each flight.

The Maximum Takeoff Weight must accommodate the Empty Weight, the Cargo Weight, the Fuel on Board, plus two pilots weighing 340 pounds (together).

You might check your weights to be sure that you are in good shape. (The MAAM-SIM and the Default/Jahn and the Just Flight models all have different combinations of Empty Weight and Maximum Takeoff Weights, so all this may be irrelevant for you. In any case, you can check out the Tables in the Appendix to get the public figures.)

Whatever the case with this first leg, when you complete it you may credit it for the proper cargo delivery (6,000 for a DC-3). And then please check your weights for the subsequent flights.

Mainly, all good. And it is terrific to have you join the gang.

Hope this helps,
--Mike

**simondix** · June 26th, 2011, 12:10

Thanks. May restart as cannot get the RTW to vaildate properly so leg flown is not tortaaly validated. Will not accept that Fuel is off auto and crash detection fully on

MM · June 26th, 2011, 12:52

We should talk back and forth to see if we can help. See PM (Private Message).
--Mike

**simondix** · June 26th, 2011, 13:07

Starting again and thanks everybody for your help.

SVMC-SVBK

Cargo 6000lbs

Fuel 2424 lbs

Crew 340 lbs

MTOW 26900 lbs

**simondix** · June 26th, 2011, 14:49

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Fliight 1 completed.

SVMC-SVBK

Fuel used 690lbs

Flight Time 1 hour 11 mins

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Reasonably good weather although a bit misty on arrival. Cargo of grain delivered intact.

MM · June 26th, 2011, 15:35

Congratulations, Simon.
And good to see those screenshots!
--Mike

**simondix** · June 28th, 2011, 12:56

Taking off

SVBK-SVMD

Cargo 4500lbs

Fuel 1722 lbs

Crew 340 lbs

MTOW 26900 lbs

**simondix** · June 28th, 2011, 14:20

Flight 2 Completed

SVBK-SVMD

Fuel used 356.3 lbs

Flight time 44 mins 28 seconds.

Having dropped off 2000lbs of wheat I picked up 500 lbs of sundry mail and continued on my way. I topped out at 13250 feet and headed down the valley to SVMD. I used flaps 2 all the way down and fortunately the the cloud base enabled me to see the airfield from a good distance. Landed with full flap and plenty of trim. Made a gentle touchdown.

**simondix** · June 29th, 2011, 11:41

Taking Off now Flight 3.

SVMD-SKBG

Cargo 3800lbs

Fuel 1362 lbs

Crew 340 lbs

MTOW 26900 lbs

**simondix** · June 29th, 2011, 13:22

Flight 3 Completed

SVMD-SKBG

Fuel used 717.4 lbs

Flight time 1 hr 13 mins 7 seconds.

Violation Overspeed 29 seconds.

After offloading 1000lbs of wheat and taking on another 300lbs of mail I took off into better weather. Light started to fail and cloud built up. Violated speed on steep descent after clearing final ridge. Dusk as landed and made a short final approach.

**simondix** · June 30th, 2011, 11:50

Taking Off

SKBG-SKBO

Cargo 2000 lbs

Fuel 1200 lbs

Crew 340 lbs

MTOW 2000 lbs

**simondix** · June 30th, 2011, 13:16

Flight 4 completed.

SKBG-SKBO

Cargo 2000lbs

Fuel used 704.7.lbs.

Flight Time 1 hr. 9 mins. 46 secs.

Having unloaded the wheat and the mail I loaded 2000lbs of leather goods for the Bogota tourist trade. Weather was 8/10ths cloud most of the way with a belt of thunderstorms about 40 miles from Bogota.
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