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Lately I've been watching Ice Pilots NWT. It's really interesting and has me excited for the DC-6 :smile: . Otherwise, I'll probably read PC Pilot or just browse Avsim. 


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Kevin L

 

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I fly the plane.

 

I'm not a member of a VA that requires it, I just prefer not to use time compression.  Boredom during a long flight is all part of the experience.  If I can do the 30 hour straight-through drive from D.C to Dallas, I can certainly do 8 hours from San Francisco to Honolulu in a simulated B377.

 

Even with the autopilot flying the plane there's always plenty to do.  I monitor instruments, even if failures aren't implemented.  I usually have to keep a sharp eye on the fuel, as my calculations when I start cruise often leave me 150 miles short of my destination.  It's always a thrill when I hit the break-even point on the fuel, having just enough to make the runway.  Then I land with about 150 miles additional fuel. 

 

I like to watch the weather, if there is any.  Also, there's a lot of enjoyment that comes from watching a sunrise that can only be experienced in real time... including the wait for it.

 

I have no objection to anyone who has to use time compression.  But if you brag about it, it may sound a bit hollow to those of us who don't use it.

 

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Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

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Interesting, is XPoi limited to some specific area or does it work globally?

Cheers,

It not limited at all, I use it even on short flights.

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Lately I've been watching Ice Pilots NWT. It's really interesting and has me excited for the DC-6

 

Great, Thanks for that. 


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I've been watching Ultimate Airport Dubai on the nat geo youtube channel. Quite a good series, although sometimes it is a little over dramatised.

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Generally I study wander aimlessly across the internet even though I likely have a lot of work I could be doing.

 

Study... hah!

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I also keep a Laptop next to me when I fly for longer stretches. I usually keep Skyvector open and AvnWx.com to check real time weather and the route I'm flying. 

 

I also put on LiveATC for some background ambiance, or maybe a YT vid. I listen via a single Stereo to Mono earbud that I slip on under my FS headset.

 

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Quite a good series, although sometimes it is a little over dramatised.

 

Understatement of the year :)

 

Makes you wonder why they never make these series for people that are really interested in aviation? I can't imagine that the drama at the check-in desk is what attracts viewers to this show.  


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Makes you wonder why they never make these series for people that are really interested in aviation?

 

I know right! The best aviation TV show (not including pilotseye or justplanes) I've watched has to be Ice Pilots NWT. You can't beat the harmonious sound of 4 P&W radials thundering through the living room B)

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I know right! The best aviation TV show (not including pilotseye or justplanes) I've watched has to be Ice Pilots NWT. You can't beat the harmonious sound of 4 P&W radials thundering through the living room B)

 

Agree! Ice Pilots NWT is one of the better shows, but sadly they are hooked on drama there as well.


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