[simpits-tech] Falcon 4 poll

[Bob Phillips]

> 1.  Which mode do you fly in?   realistic
> 2.  Which screen or screens do you use for tracking a bandit during a
> dogfight?   HUD only,
> 3.  Once you mix it up with a bandit and dispatch him, I usually totally
lose
> situational awareness -- I don't know which direction I am pointing -- how
do
> you find the other bad guys?
A-ask the AWACS where everything is.
B-RWR.
C-fly the jet straight and level and use the view buttons to look around,
D-other - hit nav mode head back on track, usually where I found the first
bandits.
E-radar crm and either tws or rws.
F-bank the Jets 90 degrees and  spin around 360 degrees looking for
bandit's,
> 4.  How many people have completed all of the training missions
successfully?
Not me, still have to do some of the ground missions.
>  Which ones for the most difficult? refueling, still can not do it in
realistic.
 > 5.  Speaking of instrument landings, I was surprised at how complex the
> knowledgebase had to be.  I.e. understanding the TACAN mode and dialing in
> the proper numbers to intercept the glide slope.  Who amongst us has a
firm
> understanding of all of this?  Have a good knowledge, comes from being an
instrument pilot about 30 years ago and also an air traffic controller.
>
> What a hobby!  We all have to wear at least four hats.  Master craftsman
> (including woodworking, metal shop, painting, fiberglass), computer
> specialist -- writing programs and connecting wires; professional
instrument
> rated jet pilot and don't forget the day job which we need to finance this
> crazy obsession.

You have left out so many other things; professional butt-kisser to the
SWMBO, scrounger, time management specialist, hazmat specialist (if in to
real cockpit stuff), model maker, artist, dreamer, space manager,
professional web lurker, beta tester for all kinds or stuff, and have
probably left out at least twenty other trades, like optics, sound mixer,
network engineer, security specialist, grabage collector, military equipment
specialist, diplomat for explaining to local cops and neighbors just why you
have a m-61 gatling gun in your garage, teacher/student in math, science,
optics, etc.

The upside is that you are not alone, there are several hundred of us all
over the world.  Also we are all pretty well interested in helping each
other out.  I think it is great that I can get plans from Chris for an
aces2, watch Joe build a pit, have Chris Woodual show me the real thing, or
buy a part from Paul, while Gene tells me how he (or Rob) modified it to
work.  Actually meeting some of these people is really great either in
person or through the electronic window.  The fact that you have your son
helping is a real plus, as it adds to the fun.  Keep building and flying and
see you it that large padded cell they have for us one day.

Bob "Lumper" Phillips