Thanks TomThere is plenty to mull over there. As to the nose down problem ,although its agreed its not a good idea and shows something wrong In VPiloting skills (I simply just don't like the look of it either )its interesting that you say it was actually employed to meet schedule times.though. So if it is correct that some planes seem to fly 'incorrectly' if that's what they REALLY did do occasionally then that makes it fine with me.Thanks Tomcheers AndyThanks John! More useful information there.PSEven cargo would be to scared to fly with me.

In 1987 I had to fly a Socata TB9 Into London Gatwick. I had to quote "Expidite your descent on the glide!" which entailed full throttle, with a severe nose down attitude in order for the ATC to mainain separation!!!!!!vololiberista

In 1987 I had to fly a Socata TB9 Into London Gatwick. I had to quote "Expidite your descent on the glide!" which entailed full throttle, with a severe nose down attitude in order for the ATC to mainain separation!!!!!!vololiberista

Hi there!I must report that I have just managed to land the DC6 (Cal Classics)finally at LEBL.The actual flight was a rather horrible event. If I can explain ,my chosen route was LPPT-LEBL .First bit of horribleness was the unexpected cut out of engines 1 and 2 after an hour or so into the flight. No matter what I did (reloading other models ,starting there engines ,checking Pitot heat on etc etc ) nothing would persuade these two engines to fire up again.Eventually I was forced to slew my plane onto the ground ,check my fuel, and go through the start up process all over again (which was successful) slew back up to 19000ft resume my flight and crash on approach anyway....STRESS!!This morning I thought I would at least try the approach again,and so thanks to Pete Dowson's recorder module ,and in the cold light of day I managed a good approach and a rather NICE landing as well .VERY NICE VERY SATISFYING!These old and excellent models need an awful lot more work to fly and especially to land than my regular choice of POSKIES/PA buses etc etc and I would say that a limiting factor in trying to achieve Cal Classics flying harmony is BEER! you need a clear head for these old birds. Tonight....A Project Airbus ,more beer,feet up and enjoy the flight ,and let the AP and ILS take the strain.But I will definitely be back for more of these senior citizen aircraft.PS A California Classic's question! I know I am being dim but what is the API ? that i see so much reference to.?cheers Andy

Hi there!I must report that I have just managed to land the DC6 (Cal Classics)finally at LEBL.The actual flight was a rather horrible event. If I can explain ,my chosen route was LPPT-LEBL .First bit of horribleness was the unexpected cut out of engines 1 and 2 after an hour or so into the flight. No matter what I did (reloading other models ,starting there engines ,checking Pitot heat on etc etc ) nothing would persuade these two engines to fire up again.Eventually I was forced to slew my plane onto the ground ,check my fuel, and go through the start up process all over again (which was successful) slew back up to 19000ft resume my flight and crash on approach anyway....STRESS!!This morning I thought I would at least try the approach again,and so thanks to Pete Dowson's recorder module ,and in the cold light of day I managed a good approach and a rather NICE landing as well .VERY NICE VERY SATISFYING!These old and excellent models need an awful lot more work to fly and especially to land than my regular choice of POSKIES/PA buses etc etc and I would say that a limiting factor in trying to achieve Cal Classics flying harmony is BEER! you need a clear head for these old birds. Tonight....A Project Airbus ,more beer,feet up and enjoy the flight ,and let the AP and ILS take the strain.But I will definitely be back for more of these senior citizen aircraft.PS A California Classic's question! I know I am being dim but what is the API ? that i see so much reference to.?cheers Andy

This is why Flight Engineers were essential. The engines used on many old a/c had a habit of cutting out during descent and required constant nursemaiding. The Lockheed Constelation was named "The Fastest 3 engined Airliner" for good reason!!vololiberista

This is why Flight Engineers were essential. The engines used on many old a/c had a habit of cutting out during descent and required constant nursemaiding. The Lockheed Constelation was named "The Fastest 3 engined Airliner" for good reason!!vololiberista

Now I like that!I do know that the Cal Clas Dc6 has a 'damages module' built in to issue dire warnings and more if you fly incorrectly and push aircraft beyond its limits, this is optional and comes set off as default. Maybe I had set it on by mistake. Actually I don't know whether the module actually creates problems (ie my engines 1 and two shutting down) with abuse or whether it just monitors and issues warnings ,if its the latter then I suppose I ought to turn it on ,then at least I may get some idea as to the causes of any (engine shutdown in my case )were.Trying to keep the aircraft in the sky with two engines whilst fiddling with overhead , electrical , pedestal panels in effort to try and find the cause of my problems was difficult indeed.(Not to mention turning the air blue with bad language in frustration..and I haven't done that for years, in fact when I was trying to learn about ILS landings ,autopilot etc etc ) in the end I had no choice but to slew down to ground level and sort it out from there, which I hate having to do,I will never file a flight as completed unless I take-off,climb,cruise,descend, approach and land (reasonably ) correctly.cheers AndyA fan of the totally relaxing hobby of flight simulation.

Hi,The Damage Module has 3 settings:No WarnWarnDamageYou can set it to any of the three modes by clicking the words. If you set it to Damage the engines will indeed cut out for several reasons (details in the Damage Module text file). Note that this setting will be remembered between FS sessions.Note also that you need to monitor your fuel and oil levels - the engines will fail under all circumstances if you run out of fuel, and will fail due to lack of oil in the Damage mode. Also, the fuel levers (2D and VC) are movable, and will cut off fuel if you move them incorrectly.Hope this helps,