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I'm an international flight dispatcher with a major US airline. I may be able to help you with some route and fuel planning. Send me a private message with your email address. Mike

Greetings All, Just installed the FSX CLT scenery from ImagineSim. I'm not getting any daytime runway or approach lighting even with the visibility set to 1/16th of a mile. Is there a setting or configuration I'm missing? Thanks, Mike C

All but the one segment that Buffalo is planning have been released and sent to John as of 5:00PM Eastern Time / 22:00 GMT. Mike

Greetings All, Spooling back up after about a 5 year hiatus from simming. I'm looking for an ACARS-type device that would ideally install in the flight deck as a gauge and allow two-way text messaging with a "ground based" client. Any features above and beyond that would be gravy, but I'm primarily looking for something to allow two way text messages while flying in full screen mode. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike

Greetings Rob,REG FOR DESTINATION ALTERNATES: http://www.risingup.com/fars/info/part121-619-FAR.shtmlSeveral factors need to be considered when selecting your alternate airport. Some that may influence your decision on whether to use a particular airport for an ALT would include but not necessarily be limited to:Fuel Burn to AlternateEn route wx between destination and alternateKnown ATC delays at the alternate airportAvailability of a suitable instrument approachPassenger handling capabilityFor airline use, that airport would also need to be an "approved" airport in section C70 of the airline's operations specifications. That airport would also need to meet alternate airport forecast weather minimums. Airlines use the "ONE NAV" and "TWO NAV" method to derive alternate minimums to determine dispatch legality. ONE NAV RULE: Add 400 feet to the lowest applicable Category I MDA or DH. The result is the minimum ceiling you need forecast at your ETA at your alternate in order to be able to legally file it as such. Now add 1 statute mile to the lowest applicable Category I landing minimum. The result is the minimum visibility you need forecast at your ETA at your alternate in order to be able to legally file it as such. TWO NAV RULE: Of the two IAPs with the lowest minimums, you must select the one with the HIGHER MDA/DH and HIGHER minimum landing visibility. (You will criss-cross with two different approaches if one has a higher MDA/DH and the other has a higher minimum landing visibility.) Then add 200 feet to the higher DH and

Thanks, I'll also investigate that. :-)Mike CKPHX

Thanks Norman, I'll see if I can find those threads.Mike CPHX

Greetings,Anyone know if it's possible to assign one of the buttons on the CH Flight Yoke LE as a push to talk for SB3/VATSIM? Thanks,Mike CPHX

Yes..MidContinent Airlines.http://www.midconair.com/FAR 121 Compliant.M. Collier

I must be outta the loop.. can't post repaint pics anymore?? :-hmmm Mike CKPHX

Hi Alex,I can make a great suggestion, but it depends on what YOU look for in an airline. If you want an actual FAR part 121 compliant airline operated by real world pilots and other aviation professionals then click here: http://www.midconair.com/ M. CollierKPHX

Eh, I dunno, historically speaking I don't think its current condition is any worse than some other past add-ons at initial release. The only issue I've been having is with VNAV and it appears Wilco/Feelthere is working on this. I haven't tried it yet but there's a thread that mentions the new FSUIPC may help with some of the current VNAV issues. My frames have been between 15-20 (2D panel only) on an old AMD 1.6 Ghz machine. I do appreciate that we finally have an FMC equipped 737-300 for FS9.Happy HolidaysM. CollierDispatcher/SOCAmerica West Airlines/US AirwaysPhoenix Az

Looks like it works! :7Mike CKPHX

Joe,Going from default ATC to Radar Contact is similar to going from the default flight sim 737 to the PMDG 737. There is a bit of a learning curve but if it's realism you seek (and you must be since you're an NG user) then it is worth the effort.I guarantee that it'll tighten up your flying and force you to be a better sim pilot. Michael CollierDispatcher/SOCAmerica West Airlines

you mean it's not a must have now? Oh but it is, it IS!! :7Mike CPhoenix