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    I got into Uni !! =)

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    Uhhh, no flight again today. Too windy. I got in the plane, started engines, did taxi checks and then... Tower called to say the windspeed at 2000ft had increased so my instructor said there was no point in going. Oh well. I didn't have to pay for anything at least.

    Also i got my eye report and i have -3 diopter which is well within the limit of -6. =) That was my biggest worry gone now.:D

    Do Weather RIGHT

    in KSP1 Suggestions & Development Discussion

    Posted · Edited by worir4

    I think this would be awesome to have in however i think it is unrealistic to expect it.;.; 

    I would be happy with clouds that don't actually do anything except look good.

    I think weather would be good for the reasons you mentioned (weather satellite contracts, unknown weather on distant planets ect.) but as you say it would be a huge undertaking and would probably take up a whole update and then take a couple more updates to patch and to get it 'RIGHT'.

    But hey, its nearly Christmas. We can ask right?

    I got into Uni !! =)

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    7 minutes ago, NorthernDevo said:

    Oh good. You might not realize it right off the bat but that is an enormous advantage for you. The G-1000 is an excellent system for trained pilots (though I personally dislike it) and has many benefits for owners; namely in weight costs - 'steam' instruments are heavy! Learning the 6-pack however requires thought, patience and understanding. In flight, all I need to do is glance at the panel to gain a thorough understanding of my aircraft's position in space - something I cannot ascribe to the Garmin system; though that is clearly personal, other pilots disagree.

    If your training plan matches ours in Canada, you should have just been introduced to stalls, slow flight and spiral dives. Chuckle - I'm looking forward to hearing your experiences. :wink: From what I've seen so far you're a pretty good storyteller; I am enjoying your journey immensely. :)

    I started my own journey in 1979 as a Cadet of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. A 13 year old with a lot of enthusiasm and interest in flight. In 1983 I was accepted to the RCACC's glider scholarship program, and earned my wings at 16 as a glider pilot. I earned my light aircraft wings privately; waiting tables and washing cars to make the money.

    I personally believe all pilots should learn to fly gliders since one of the Four Forces (thrust) is not present in flight; forcing the pilot to have a better understanding of Lift, Drag and Gravity. Bu that is unreasonable; simply a personal preference. I really do believe that learning to fly gliders has made me a better pilot.

    You've got a good start, Worir4; sounds like you're doing great. :) Study hard, listen to your instructor and above all HAVE FUN! What you're doing is really, really cool - never forget just how freakin' awesome it is to take wing. :wink:

    Cheers!

     

    Hey thank for the words of encouragement.

    I have been playing plane games and simulators long before i started flying so i am already used to the instruments. The biggest difference i really notice are the forces you feel. I think i have a pretty good idea what kerbals experience when you do even a 3g turn or negative g maneuver with them. I felt quite sick when i first started but in my last lesson i felt nothing so i guess i am getting used to it. 

    As for what i have covered so far, i have done spiral dives (best thing ever!) and slow flight. But i have not done stalls yet. My next lesson is on flying level at high speeds. 

    And finally, of course i am having fun! It is the best experience of my life so far. I look forwards to every Wednesday and i have become sort of obsessed with checking the weather for that day. (forecast for rain this week:mad:)

    Well, i will let you guys know how it goes if i fly.

    Also i am interested if any one is doing flight training currently also and how it is going for them.

    I got into Uni !! =)

    in The Lounge

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    6 hours ago, NorthernDevo said:

    Chuckle - ahh; welcome to the lovely, lovely World of the Wiz-Wheel!

    I just saw this thread so I didn't get the opportunity to congratulate you for starting your journey towards flight. As a long-time pilot (civil private light, sailplane and helicopter) I can tell you that you are heading down an extremely rewarding, but also extremely challenging path. It is not easy; and more rewarding for the challenge.

    I've learned in my years not to offer advice to new people; it's often wrong and can interfere with your instructors' teaching. Besides, he or she is going to be far better that I; I've been out of the Cadet training system for over 15 years. :) 

    That said, if I could offer advice, I would offer this:

    On your second flight, you're busy working on basics; straight and level flight; trim, secondary control actions. :) Before long, you're going to be getting into more advanced airwork and aircraft handling. I know you want to proceed, but unless you feel you're thoroughly confident with everything you've learned, never be afraid to repeat a lesson. If there's something you're a little unsure of; by all means repeat that lesson before going on. It costs another lesson but saves lessons down the road as you have a stronger understanding of the basics.

    The Tomahawk is an excellent aircraft to learn on; a good stable little platform. I'm less enthused that it apparently has a G-1000 (you described a glass cockpit); I'm a strong proponent of learning the basic 6-pack. Being able to read the instruments and keeping a mental image in your mind of the aircraft's attitude is a critical ability, IMO but then, I'm an old fogey - some CFIs strongly support the G-1000 system.

    As to the image above; the E-6B is a really important tool and an excellent skill to learn. By the time you read this you've already likely learned the basic functions; it takes 5 minutes to learn. Just never, ever underestimate that little Wiz-wheel. There are easier and more advanced tools out there, including full Internet flight planning, but the E-6B goes with you wherever you go. It slips in your map case, never needs batteries and always answers your questions with a simple slide of the thumb.

    Cheers! And good luck!

    Hey, thanks man. I appreciate your advise.

    So far i have had 5 lessons and so far so good. I really like my instructor. He lets me do pretty much everything. I did my first take off and landing on my fourth flight which i was surprised he let me do. I think i got really lucky because some of my friends who go to the same flying school with different instructors say that after the 5th lesson they still are not doing much as their instructor has full control until they practice the specific activity on the lesson.

    On my sixth lesson, my instructor said i will be responsible for the radio as well!. 

    This wheel seems easy enough to use. I have got the hang of multiplication and conversions but it will take some time to learn.

    (PS. At the time of writing the OP i did not realise what glass cockpit actually meant. It does not have computerized displays at all. What i meant was it had big windows around the cockpit XD )

    5 hours ago, Aperture Science said:

    Can it run Crysis, though?

    8K 144FPS no problem.

    Stick to vertical rockets, KSP

    in KSP1 Discussion

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    22 hours ago, razark said:

    Curiosity prompts me to ask: As a real world pilot, do you use FAR in KSP?

    Nah, I have in the past but i like to fly totally crazy designs so i usually stick with stock atmosphere.:D (I only started flying a couple of months ago, i am no expert)

    Stick to vertical rockets, KSP

    in KSP1 Discussion

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    I fly planes in real life and KSP is not THAT bad. I like flying planes in KSP, sometimes i do it more than building rockets. If you don't like the stock atmosphere i recommend you get FAR once it is updated.  

     

     

    Also i wouldn't expect any plane in KSP to fly like one in real life. IRL people spend years designing planes for specific purposes but in KSP you build a plane in under and hour out of pre-made parts. While the aerodynamics are not the best, surely you can't expect such an experience as in FSX which uses planes that have been designed and made IRL.

    KSP Music: Full Soundtrack

    in KSP1 Discussion

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    I agree. I think KSP really needs its own soundtrack. 

    I feel like games that don't have people talking such as KSP need a good and varied sound track or else the player just ends up getting bored/annoyed with the limited music.

    I think the current KSP sound tracks are not bad but there are just too few of them so we end up hearing the same thing over and over.

    Good music can really add an extra layer or two into the enjoyably. 

    The Steam Awards

    in KSP1 Discussion

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    I am not sure what to nominate it for. I don't think any of the awards apply to KSP but i still feel KSP is deserving of an award. Shall we all nominate it for the 'make your own award' category? 

    How about 'The most destructively, constructive game award' 

    I can't think of any good ones but i am sure some one else can.

    Video Wednesday: International Space Station Build| Canadarm2!

    in KSP1 The Daily Kerbal

    Posted · Edited by worir4

    8 hours ago, StahnAileron said:

    Why would you insist on making a request/suggestion in a community highlight thread post? There's an entire forum just for that.

    You didn't even address the topic of the thread at all. At the very least, you could've said, "Could you make Kerbin's atmosphere look like it does in the video?"

    (My apologies to the staff. It just irks me when users come across as completely selfish...)

    Hey sorry if i did something wrong. I just thought the atmosphere looked really good in the video, which seems to be made in Orbiter, and wish it was also in KSP. I did not mean to be 'selfish'. :(

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