General? Just getting started again

[Rod 1]

Hi all,

I'm getting started again after a long absence. I am a pilot wanabe but at 78 years old it's not likely.  So I will take the next best thing.  I fly G.A aircraft out of mostly small to medium airports.  Right now my favorite plane is the Alabeo M20R ovation.  I am using MegasceneryEarth, and have New Mexico, Ariz. and north and south Calif..  My home base is Las cruces NM and I have flown over parts of NM in small planes, as a passenger.  I also used to live in Yuma, Ariz. and flew out of there, going to Phoenix and San Diego.  I am impressed at how realistic the scenery is.  Now all I have to do is learn to fly, use the radio and use the GNS 530.  I have a long way to go.  Unfortunately I don't have the time to fly as often as I would like.

[HighBypass 2,339]

Welcome Rod! Happy flying and Clear (virtual) skies to you. Unless you deliberately activate stormy weather of course 

[188AHC 2,138]

Welcome aboard,  Rod.  Have a seat,  fasten your seat belt  make sure your tray table is in its upright position and enjoy the flight. 

We have an outstanding group of members so join in and if you have any questions or problems we have forums to cover it all. 

[Jim Young 2,356]

I fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport a lot.  Flightbeam did an excellent job developing this airport scenery.  Welcome to AVSIM   Enjoy!

[sloppysmusic 188]

The GNS 530 is a great piece of kit. If you haven't already I recommend using the Garmin trainer and reading the whole manual while practicing what you read. It's a pain to learn while actually flying! The power of that unit is amazing, although not as pretty as the later GTN 750 it's also less distracting. I have many happy memories using it installed in the Real Air planes. 

Welcome back!