Icelandic AIRdventures with IFA

[MattW_IFA]

I would like to introduce a new VA: IceFireAir -> https://www.icefireair.com

IFA has begun operations just recently and is offering a new home to pilots of all experience levels who have a special love for bush flying - on ICELAND!

Our base of operations is in Reykjavik (BIRK) with another hub on the eastern coast in Egilsstadir. We fly small to medium sized piston engine and turboprop aircraft.

We’ve got a relaxed rule set with ACARS and (in most cases) automatic PIREP approval. We’re not trying to simulate in every little detail a real airline. Instead the focus is on entertaining charters and tours with a story background, awards and live events where we fly together and enjoy the awesome landscape Iceland has to offer.

We’d love to welcome you! Any questions or comments? Join us on Discord!

P.S. First 10 pilots to join will receive a special founding flyer award. :-)

[MattW_IFA]

Updates!
Our small fleet’s growing: Bought a used but well maintained Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair (MSFS default) and added it as an option to our tours/charters. There’s also a couple of new tours, from rescue missions to scientific research flights - check it out!
https://www.icefireair.com

[MattW_IFA]

If you tried to reach us within the last 24 hours you probably saw a warning from ICANN that the domain was suspended. That’s because I forgot to click a link in an email to validate my email address at ICANN. Sigh. We were not hacked, the system was not broken, just a lousy bureaucratic slip on my side. Deeply sorry for any inconvenience.

[MattW_IFA]

Hello fellow pilots,

to anybody who’s not had the chance to take a closer look at Iceland, I’d love to show you around, and I guess the best way to do this is by creating a live event where we meet and do a little sight seeing.

I’m thinking of a 1-3hr event where we gather at an airport and visit some beautiful landmarks. Before planning something in detail I’d like to ask whether there are people who would be interested in taking part in such an endeavor.

I use FS2020 and I guess it might be an easy option to join up using FS2020 multiplayer.

Suggestions/Remarks are very welcome.

[MattW_IFA]

Small update on the Discord Link from above, the old one wasn't valid indefinitely.

Take this one instead: https://discord.gg/5x2CMZ8X4A

Sorry for the inconvenience.

[MattW_IFA]

Maybe some of you have read the lovely book "Flight Of Passage - A Memoir" by Rinker Buck. It's a story about two teenage boys flying from coast to coast in a Piper Cub across the USA. For IFA (www.icefireair.com) I've created a tour (and a soundtrack!) which retraces as best as possible this grand adventure.

I'd love you to join IFA if you're a fan of bush flying. But all flightplans (FS2020, FSX, P3D and XP11/12) as well as route descriptions and the sound track link are available without registration.

Visit https://www.icefireair.com/ifatours/tours/12 for more info.

You can also join me on Discord for any questions, feedback or just for fun.

Clear skies for all of you!

Edited November 25, 2024 by MattW_IFA

[MattW_IFA]

Starting tonight (hopefully around 8pm UTC) I am going on this Flight Of Passage from scratch and streaming the entire tour with all its legs on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mattw_ifa

Probably over several weeks (I got wife, kids and a day job to take care of, so I’m not going to stream for 8 hours at a time…)

You’re very welcome to join me if you’d like, either in the virtual world (FS2020) or on the Twitch platform.
Beware - I’m not a seasoned streamer-bro but a middle aged guy who’s trying to stay in step with the younger generation. I’m curious how all of this is going to work out!

Edited November 27, 2024 by MattW_IFA

[MattW_IFA]

13 legs so far, some funny, some boring, a completely frozen up Cub (because I forgot to adjust the weather), some zero visibility stupidity, ICAO alphabet training and other silly stuff.

Past legs: https://www.youtube.com/@mattw_ifa

Streaming: https://www.twitch.tv/mattw_ifa

Give it a shot, it won’t hurt or cost anything 

Edited December 9, 2024 by MattW_IFA

[MattW_IFA]

The Flight Of Passage has finally come to an end. There's a playlist which contains all 19 episodes with around 40 hours of flying from coast to coast. With the exception of one leg we've done the entire tour with VFR, no radios, no GPS, no autopilot. Just maps, eyes, compass and a little bit of cheating with the weather. Because I discovered for myself it's not a good idea to fly a Cub during the freezing winter season using "Live" weather.

Merry XMAS everyone, and a Happy New Year!