Hi Everyone,

 

 

Its really been a while since I last posted here, but time becomes a very precious resource when the flight training is going on. I will try to make this one short and concise.

 

2013 has been a great year for our Hobby, a lot of products came out and took FS to another level. As a fresh Commercial and Multi-IFR pilot (soon to be a Flight Instructor, unless you have better to offer?? lol) I can tell you guys, that those of you who really want to make flying your everyday job that if you try to stick to the reality as much as possible using all the tools available to you out there on the market, you are doing a HUGE step towards your goal, and I am the perfect exemple of that. Even those of you who do not wish to be pilots, believe me, its way more fun to sim in a serious manner(I mean following procedures and air law rules).

 

I remember back in 2008-9 when I bought my 1st PMDG product, that could barely run on my laptop, I was hoping to be a pilot and the only thing that kept me "alive" (lol) was the various posts from pilots on this forum or even videos made by aviation Lovers like me...I guess today is my turn to share my experiences and stories with all of you and especially with those being in the situation I was in back in the days.

The reason why I post here is because (and I am sure that PMDG addicts already know all this, am I wrong Mr Pabari? ) this company is simply amazing. and I am going to give you a few exemples..:

1- By knowing what an APU is and how it works....

2- By spending thousands of hours behind my computer, trying to analyze every single actions/change on my PFD/ND/EICAS

3- By noticing changes in performances when using one config instead of another (ranging from flaps settings to various de-rate Take-off)

4- By doing flight planning (thank god We have PFPX now!!!)

5- By reading manuals

6- By flying online

7- By doing tens of other things

By doing all this, I got myself a solid base that I could build on, and that's exactly what happened when I got into my flight school. All the informations I got just added to my FS experience, or my PMDG experience, and THAT is just great. And today I can say that I am "a product of PMDG": it sounds funny, but definitely true .

 

Mr. Randazzo and his team probably don't realize ( No offense guys), that their materials are an incredible source of knowledge, I mean im sure they do but its even beyond what they think ! I remember being in the sim room at the school, shooting holds and approaches reading charts, acknowledging clearances etc...piece of cake I swear guys.... No seriously we are lucky to have what we have.

 

I guess I am not going to use much more of your time, I just wanted to wish the best to all of you, lets keep this community alive and PMDG no matter what guys keep doing what you do !

 

I hate posting without adding a little something, so here is a little Video I put together yesterday to finish off 2013, so grab a drink and enjoy 23 mins on a south American journey ! If some of you have questions or wanna establish contact...do not hesitate id be happy to help ! And if you want to be a pilot, keep the blinders on, get your hours in, there is nothing better than this! 

 

PS: I am aware this is a support forum, please moderators be indulgent....

 

In Uniform ! The dream came True boys !

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpkPJ8w87c4&feature=c4-overview&list=UUyRinPThmIzLj71iGwNPRxQ

Congrats for getting your commercial license and living it which most us can only dream about , hope you fly much higher than the normal flight level

 

me small plane flyer and most of us simmers I guess are either on vatsim or Ivao.

Congratulations! I wish you well in your career.

Well Done, best to you in 2014!

Thanks guys ! I wish you the same ! Fly safe.

Great post! You get a thumbs up from me.

I may not get to fly the 777, but I do get to walk around inside it and play with it's joysticks! (cargo)

 

Someday though...

Good luck brother. It's a long road, but worth it. I look at the past 10 years and smile at all the hard work it took. 

Tremendously proud of you my brother! Keep reaching for the stars, and safe skies, in 2014 and beyond!!!

Beautiful job indeed. Great video.

Great post! You get a thumbs up from me.

I may not get to fly the 777, but I do get to walk around inside it and play with it's joysticks! (cargo)

 

Someday though...

Thanks man ! If you have plans for flight training, hang on! I usually hear AC Q400s on the radio goin to Trudeau....

Good luck brother. It's a long road, but worth it. I look at the past 10 years and smile at all the hard work it took. 

thank you sir ! hope i'll be able to say the same thing 10 years down the road.

Tremendously proud of you my brother! Keep reaching for the stars, and safe skies, in 2014 and beyond!!!

Merci Merci ! you too my friend !

Congratulations matey, well done and loads of good luck for the future...

Big CONGRATS on achieving a dream!!!!!! Well done!!!!!! and very inspirational!!

 

Richard

 

Big ups to PMDG also for the great products!!!!!

That's awesome, congrats bud. Closest i ever got to flying was a few hours in a Grob 115E at RAF Topcliffe.

Big CONGRATS on achieving a dream!!!!!! Well done!!!!!! and very inspirational!!

 

Richard

 

Big ups to PMDG also for the great products!!!!!

Glad it inspires you! yhat was the purpose of the post ! Happy new year !

 

 

As a fresh Commercial and Multi-IFR pilot (soon to be a Flight Instructor, unless you have better to offer?? lol)

 

Hey Bakaman, im right there with ya buddy!

 

I finished my Multi IFR back in July, am now working for a company that flies Metros up in Northern Canada. Working the ramp for now but due to a lot of pilot movement the wait for an FO position is less than a year so ill get to be flying soon. 

 

Best of luck with your instructing gig! 

 

Cheers