Flight1 Cessna 162 Skycatcher

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This is a great little LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) the 21st Century replacement for the venerable C150/152 range.

A super modern Garmin G300 glass cockpit. Flies superbly and modelling is incredibly detailed.

A full review is coming in the next PC Flight magazine, the next best publication after PC Pilot Magazine

http://www.pcpilotsireland.com/

More details and download from:

http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=flt1c162

Late Ian Goodheart

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ByRichard

Further to Steve’s few words on the late Ian. Just to let you know our Group was well represented at the funeral

with Steve M Paul Kemp Richard B Denis Lister. The service went well as could be expected. His widow Pat’s

daughter read a potted history of  Ian’s life to those present, which was 11o% correct for those who knew him well

Richard

 

FSC Weston May 19/20th

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Don’t miss this premium event coming up very shortly.

The SWFSG kit will be there at a stand next to Saitek.

http://www.fscweston.co.uk/

Website changes

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As a result of feedback forums have been amalgamated into single forum.  We are also using a different forum plugin.

The main aims of the Website are being achieved, i.e.

  • To provide SWFSG with an internet presence and identity
  • Provide information and signpost potential new members
  • Provide a platform for communicating with all the SWFSG members
  • Provide a 24/7 opportunity for members to post their questions and comments

Comments, questions and contributions about the website are always valued, place any comments here.

FS Navigator for FS9

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As we have recently demonstrated at our meetings, FS Navigator was the greatest Moving Map/flight planner/Navigator for FS9/FS2004 but is no longer supported or for sale.

Please read this link for further information on how to obtain a copy.

http://www.bobholland.com/fs/fsnav/default.htm

Weston-Super-Mare Show – car sharing

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Byswfsgadmin

Offers of car sharing can be made either at the April meeting or directly on this post.

Just post your name and area you are departing from if you wish to offer to drive or are looking for a comfortable seat.

Microsoft Flight ready for free download

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First impressions are that this is a bit different from MS Flight Simulator.

A whole new fun dimension to Flight Sim to be enjoyed with great graphics and scenery to be explored, adventures and storylines.

If you can fly MSFS or X-plane you will immediately feel at home and can jump straight in, using your familiar joysticks which you can set up within the program.

Give it a go (its free), please share your impressions in the SWFSG dedicated forum.

Download for Free  http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/

 

 

ILS tutorial

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Bycliffg

Nice tutorial available at

www.keypublishing.com – Aviation forum – Flight Simulation – Deano. ILS tutorial

 

For further enjoyment visit www.worldairroutes.com

Select DVD and then enjoy either

Air Atlanta Icelandic B747-400

or Westjet B737-600

Air France A330 crash

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Some very salutary reading which chronicles the sequence of events that led to a fatal stall in an A330.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/aviation/crashes/what-really-happened-aboard-air-france-447-6611877

Plymouth City Airport Scenery December 2011

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Screenshots of the recently released freeware scenery of Plymouth City Airport by South West Scenery. The release coincided with the closure of the actual airport on December 22nd 2011. Full details in forum.

Steve M