Click the above image for the gallery on flickr cause the embed options all suck. Also all images are captioned with additional information not always included below
This past Thursday the weather and our schedules cooperated to finish our travels to Buffalo. Although we expected wheels up at 6 Andrew got called up by his boss to do some more work just after 5pm. I sat on the tarmac for a while before deciding to start up and do some pattern practice. I listened to ATIS and it told me the winds were 19kts – haha WAT. Did a check of the weather report on SkyVector and although the reported heading was pretty close the winds were actually only supposed to be 8kts. I was looking at the windsock near the parking area and it definitely was not standing straight out like it should be for ~20kt winds so I just shrugged and decided to see how it would be. Took off, flew a decent pattern with a better rollout to final and landed. I was juuust past the touchdown marks after getting a bit high over the threshold. Final approach was easy, ~20° off the wind direction and it definitely did not feel like there was any strong crosswind. Checking my landing report (nice and soft, baby!) I noticed that it was reporting wind heading and speed that exactly matched the current METAR. So the sim weather was right the ATIS was wrong! Interesting…
As I was taxiing off the runway just before 6pm Andrew finally showed up so I waited for him to finish getting ready. Despite having him send over the exact livery folder he was using and being able to see his livery in my aircraft hangar, his aircraft still showed up as a generic Cessna 172. Will have to continue looking into that but no time now. After starting up he noticed his throttle control was not having any affect, so he went into the controls menu to remap it. I thought he had done this in-game but when his plane showed back up (going into the pause menu also causes it to vanish) and told me his barometer was set to 29.92 I had a feeling he had instead backed out to the main menu. I asked him to taxi over and look at the windsock in front of me, I sent him a picture of it and he sent me one back showing a dead sock not even pointing in the right direction. I informed him of a bug where the real-world weather does not reload if you restart a flight so he had to restart the whole sim unfortunately.
Flight plan is available here, this is the second leg.
Thankfully when he came back all his controls still worked, although he still looked like a generic 172 to me. We were finally able to taxi out together and depart from KFZY around 6:30 from Rwy33. I have slightly better climb performance than him so ended up higher as we left the airport behind. He also chose to stick to the left side of the river while I flew up the right, leveling off at FL15 as we approached Oswego. We came back within good visual range for a short time as we reached the shore of Lake Ontario but after turning west to begin following the shoreline Andrew had pulled way ahead. Although he slowed down to allow me to try and catch up, really with his plane having better performance he should have looped around behind me but I didn’t bother to force he issue.
Once established along the shoreline I finally tuned my NAV radio, which I really should have done before departure even though I didn’t need it so soon afterwards. I listened to confirm the Rochester VOR was working properly and began regular checks of the DME in my radio stack on my iPad app. Shortly afterwards Andrew announced he was turning to heading 287, which I initially found annoying that he would be bothering to hold a specific heading as noted on the route plan when we only just had to follow the shore of the lake but even if so it told me how much further ahead he was along the planned route. As I reached that point however at Sodus I told him he had turned early, back at Hut Haven, so he was way further out over the lake than he should have been. With only 1,500′ of altitude I was sticking right along the shoreline to be able to glide onto land in the event of engine troubles.
As we approached Rochester I made a slow climb to FL20 since I would have to fly further out over the water to stay clear of the Charlie airspace. Keeping tabs on my DME I made for the far point of land across the bay at 15nm, coming no closer than 12nm as I passed by, with the airspace starting 10nm out. No issues on the crossing, once back along the shoreline I switched over to the Buffalo VOR but neglected to also listen in to see if its morse code was broadcasting properly.
This leg of the trip had a clear coastal highway that was marked on the VFR charts, which abruptly ends at one point. I lost track of where I was a bit as I didn’t see the highway end while in conversation with Andrew and just looking around, also working to descend and maintain FL16, which was pattern altitude for our destination. In fact we both got a bit disoriented as to where we were but thankfully one of the many obstruction objects I added was a smokestack that was clearly visible as we each flew by in turn, him still leading me by a considerable enough distance we could no longer see each other.
Even though we got a bit lost as to how far we had progressed past Rochester the mouth of the Niagara River isn’t something you can easily miss and we both had no trouble spotting it and following it inland to the falls, threading between the airspace of KIAG and CYSN. Although I wouldn’t enter KIAG Delta airspace until after I passed over the falls I made sure to contact them just as I turned down the river to request a transition, which was of course approved. Although I manually tuned the radio though when I opened up the ATC window it connected me to Toronto for some reason on a different frequency so I had to back out to the Nearest Airports list and re-tune to KIAG. It’s really too bad they couldn’t have improved on the FSX ATC system prior to launch.
I very much enjoyed the scenery flying over the falls, enhanced with some add-ons and which will look even better later this year once they release the SDK for the particle system. For now I remained up at FL16, I will get closer with helicopters on a later visit. As I continued upstream I kept an eye out for traffic and also on my CDI, which was set to the BUF 152 radial. As the needle swung to center to show I was crossing the radial this also meant I was past the far-eastern edge of KIAG airspace, so I radioed in clear and was released to continue my own navigation.
Now, finding North Buffalo Suburban airport (0G0) at this altitude was going to be a bit challenging since the beacon was out of service but I was able to use some of the obstructions in the area to get a good fix on my position and use the bearing in the route plan to head in the general direction. Along the way I checked in with KIAG weather and just as I had finished noting the details I spotted the airport as I flew northwest of it. Whoops! Wrong side! I doglegged right atop the airport to get set for a left-pattern approach to Rwy28, with Andrew having arrived several minutes earlier making straight-in for Rwy10. I informed him that was downwind and he noted that he had seemed to have trouble slowing down on approach after forgetting to check the weather himself. Rolling out in line with the runway for final I decided to drop my flaps down a notch. This airport had no visual approach aids so it was nice to have to resort on nothing but my own flying skills to make a proper landing, which I again nailed softly.
You can see the whole flight with this Google Earth KMZ.
Overall the flight for me went as planned. I’m still a bit annoyed Andrew couldn’t fly on my wing but we’ll continue to work on that. I was rushed in my preparations for landing, which was not good by worked out okay. Even though I was able to stop just past halfway down the runway I’m glad I decided to drop some flaps but also should have known to do so rather than responded to a gut feeling upon seeing the runway on final. I should do better at checking runway lengths and my plane’s specs for landing capabilities – also I forgot to change the runway length in the flight plan for this airport so I thought it was 5000′ long like Oswego which is why when I rolled out onto final I was like “uhhh, this is a short runway…”. Finally, I need to do a proper pre-flight brief with Andrew because it turns out he was really not clear on several of the procedures I had planned for this flight.
Tomorrow I hope we can make the whole hop from Buffalo to Cleveland!
Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Spending some
time and actual effort to create a top notch article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot and never manage to get anything done.
My fridge stopped cooling over the weekend and I panicked. Thankfully, I found solid Refrigerator repair Arlington TX with transparent rates and honest advice. Sharing the link that helped me: Refrigerator repair Arlington TX .
We are a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community.
Your web site offered us with valuable info to work
on. You’ve done a formidable job and our entire community will be
thankful to you.
I really like reading through a post that can make men and women think.
Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!
Unlike ⅼarge classroom settings, primary math uition ߋffers tailored one-on-one support that allows children to prοmptly resolve confusion ɑnd fuⅼly grasp difficult topics ɑt tһeir own comfortable pace.
More tһan mеrely raiwing marks, secondary math tuition builds lasting confidence ɑnd ѕignificantly
alleviates exam-ｒelated stress Ԁuring one οf the most pressurised stages of
a teenager’ѕ academic journey.
Aѕ A-Level rеsults decisively impact admission tо prestigious
overseas institutions, targeted math tuition tһroughout JC1 ɑnd JC2 grеatly increases tһe likelihood of
obtaining tߋp-tier гesults.
Secondary students аcross Singapore increasingly depend ߋn online math tuition to receive real-tіme interactive guidance ⲟn demanding topics sᥙch aѕ algebra ɑnd trigonometry, uѕing interactive
screen-sharing tools ｒegardless оf traffic conditions.
Customized support fｒom OMT’ѕ knowledgeable tutors assists trainees ցet rid of math difficulties, cultivating а genuine connection to thｅ subject and motivation fⲟr exams.
Discover tһе benefit of 24/7 online math tuition at OMT,
wheгe іnteresting resources mаke learning
fun and reliable fοr aⅼl levels.
Ιn Singapore’ѕ rigorous education system, whｅre mathematics is required and consumes aгound 1600
һours of curriculum time in primary and secondary schools, math tuition еnds up bеing important tօ hеlp students build a
strong structure fⲟr lifelong success.
Ϝⲟr PSLE success, tuition оffers customized guidance t᧐
weak locations, ⅼike ratio ɑnd portion problems, preventing common pitfalls ⅾuring the examination.
Іn Singapore’ѕ competitive education ɑnd learning landscape, secondary math
tuition supplies tһе added siԁе needｅⅾ to stand ߋut in O Level positions.
Tuition supplies techniques fοr tіme management tһroughout tһe prolonged A Level math tests, allowing pupils to assign initiatives effectively tһroughout sections.
OMT’ѕ exclusive math program matches MOE standards Ƅy stressing theoretical proficiency оver
rote learning, ƅгing аbout muсh deeper lasting retention.
Bite-sized lessons mɑke іt simple t᧐ suit leh,
leading to constant method and fаr Ьetter оverall grades.
Math tuition lowers test anxiousness ƅy providing regular alteration techniques customized tߋ Singapore’s demanding curriculum.
Check оut my site … singapore math tuition center
Interested if anyone has seen far better pregnancy rates utilizing sexed semen in IVF versus traditional? Some protocols at on farm IVF for cattle recommend adjusting sperm dose and co-incubation time.
You can definitely see your enthusiasm within the article you write.
The arena hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to say how they believe.
All the time follow your heart.
Seeking creative outlets integrating playful aspects enriches outlook life reminding everyone importance nurturing relationships based trust compassion empathy built overtime! tent party rental near me
I can’t stop staring at how good everything looks around my house now! Pressure Washing Services Tampa Tampa Bay Pressure Washing
Thank you for the good writeup. It if truth be told used to be a leisure account it. Glance advanced to more introduced agreeable from you By the way how can we keep up a correspondence? adult xxx video porn site xxx sex video
Hi there! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog.
Is it very hard to set up your own blog? I’m not very
techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about
setting up my own but I’m not sure where to start.
Do you have any ideas or suggestions? With thanks
Currently it sounds like Movable Type is the preferred
blogging platform available right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what
you are using on your blog?
Качество продукции на высшем уровне. купить кокаин купить мефедрон купить гашиш купить бошки Думаю надо затестить через сигу Заколачиваю пробую бля что то не то вкус не тот и т.дДавненько вас не было Если кто не в курсе магаз уже был в топе доверенных. В те времена не раз заказывал у данного селлера проблем не было ни разу. Надеюсь сейчас все так же
Nicely done! Find more at kitchen countertop installers near me .
**Memorable Experiences**: Ultimately, Bounce Genie Pinellas helps create unforgettable memories for families and friends. Their fun-filled attractions are guaranteed to keep guests entertained and bring smiles all around! harbor bluffs tent rentals
Professional movers can deliver packing presents and customized crating. Compare services on movers in santa cruz .
Thanks for the useful suggestions. Discover more at campamentos de surf .
Haval дилеры отзывы клиентов
Greetings from Carolina! I’m bored to death at work so I decided to browse your website on my iphone during lunch break.
I love the info you provide here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home.
I’m amazed at how fast your blog loaded on my mobile ..
I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, superb site!
My brother suggested I might like this website.
He was totally right. This post actually made my day. You can not imagine just how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!
Hey there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after
checking through some of the post I realized it’s new to me.
Anyways, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back frequently!
Remember folks: take care yourselves first before anything else—even small acts kindness towards oneself add up big time eventually!!!! Eyebrow Services Las Vegas
Anyone wondering an “electric Panel upgrade Troy Ny”? Upgrading to a 200A provider solved our tripping troubles and willing us for long run appliance adds. Permits, inspection, and software coordination have been seamless. Contact: Emergency electrician near me Troy Ny
Had a most appropriate experience with a beauty dentist in Tampa I realized through Emergency dental service Tampa, Florida .
Wow! After all I got a blog from where I be able to actually obtain valuable information concerning
my study and knowledge.
Appreciate the comprehensive advice. For more, visit colonias de verano .
“Therapy doesn’t have to be stressful; connecting with an online psychiatrist can simplify your experience.” Online Psychiatrist Fort Lauderdale FL
Definitely consider that that you said. Your favourite justification seemed to be on the web
the easiest thing to remember of. I say to you, I definitely get annoyed while people consider worries that they plainly do not understand about.
You managed to hit the nail upon the top and defined
out the whole thing with no need side effect , folks can take a signal.
Will probably be back to get more. Thank you
Hi, yes this post is actually fastidious and I have learned lot of things from it concerning blogging.
thanks.
Love the discussion on embryo grading. We integrated our scoring with the referral pictures at bovine veterinary services Pasadena and boosted inter-tech arrangement in the lab.
I’ve heard great things about Sacramento’s vacuum excavation services—check out Sacramento hydro excavation to find out why!
The emotional connection we have with jewelry is incredible. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a gift from an enjoyed one, each piece tells a story buy gold denver co
Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was
a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you!
By the way, how could we communicate?
It’s really a great and useful piece of info. I am glad that you
just shared this useful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this.
Thanks for sharing.
Shouting out a team that handled my stubborn oven issue—preheating was all over the place, now it’s spot on. For anyone needing Oven repair Arlington TX, check them out here: Icemaker repair Arlington tx .
Tidy windows can transform your space! Does any person have referrals for regional home window cleansing firms? I located an amazing one at dryer vent blockage removal .
Fastidious respond in return of this issue with real
arguments and describing all about that.
Went to ### anykeyword ### last week for a quick brazilian and loved every minute of it! teeth whitening las vegas
Article writing is also a fun, if you be acquainted with then you can write or else it is complex to write.
hello!,I love your writing very so much! share we communicate extra about your article on AOL?
I need an expert on this house to solve my problem.
May be that’s you! Taking a look forward to peer you.
I love reading through an article that can make people think.
Also, thank you for allowing me to comment!
.Just wow! My driveway looks brand new after using . how much to power wash a house
I love that there are so many colorful and fun water slides to choose from in Tampa! party rentals land o lakes
Pretty! This has been an incredibly wonderful article.
Many thanks for supplying this information.
I know this if off topic but I’m looking into
starting my own weblog and was wondering what all is needed to get
set up? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
I’m not very internet savvy so I’m not 100% positive.
Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Thanks for a marvelous posting! I really enjoyed reading it, you happen to be a great author.
I will make sure to bookmark your blog and will eventually come back from now on. I
want to encourage you to continue your great posts,
have a nice morning!
Thank you for every other magnificent article. The place else may anyone
get that type of information in such a perfect manner of writing?
I’ve a presentation next week, and I am at the look for such information.
Interested to learn how technology impacts the effectiveness of utilities work? I’ve written extensively on this topic; check it out: ### anyKeyWord###! Sacramento utility potholing
This was a great help. Check out Vitality Dentl for more.
I really love your site.. Excellent colors & theme.
Did you make this website yourself? Please reply back as I’m trying to create my
own website and would love to find out where you got this
from or just what the theme is called. Cheers!