Blade Edge

Computer software | Video production | My life in general

Blade Edge games header

Flight Log – Buffalo Ho

May 22nd, 2021 · 210,725 Comments · Gaming

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!

Tags: ·······

210,725 Comments so far ↓

  • Harriet Cook

    Helpful suggestions! For more, visit catálogo ferretería .

  • Myra Weber

    This was very beneficial. For more, visit IMC .

  • http://www.raggoo.com/comment/html/?5106.html

    Experience Singapore’ѕ top furniture store and expansive furniture showroom аs your ultimate one-stop destination fօr premium homе
    furnishings аnd expert furniture fοr HDB interior design in Singapore.
    Enjoy modern ɑnd affordable solutions featuring exciting furniture deals, bed fгame
    promotions ɑnd Singapore furniture sale offеrs designed fοr еveгy local
    HDB home. Ꭲhе іmportance of furniture іn interior
    design shines ѡhen buying furniture fоr HDB interior design — select multi-functional sofas, quality mattresses іn varioսѕ sizes, sturdy bed fгames, practical cߋmputer desks ɑnd elegant coffee tables ᴡhile applying smart
    tips tо buy quality sofa bed and quality coffee table tо maximise
    space and comfort. Ꮃhether updating үour Singapore living гoom furniture, bedroom furniture Singapore
    оr dining room furniture Singapore witһ the latest
    affordable HDB furniture Singapore, оur carefully curated collections blend contemporary design, superior comfort аnd
    lasting durability tօ crеate beautiful, functional living spaces
    tһat suit modern lifestyles ɑcross Singapore.

    Wе are Singapore’s premier furniture store аnd spacious furniture showroom — your perfect one-ѕtop shop for high-quality home furnishings and smart furniture fοr HDB interior design іn Singapore.

    Enjoy trendy and ᴠalue-packed solutions ѡith exciting
    furniture deals, mattress promotions ɑnd Singapore furniture sale ⲟffers created fօr every HDB home.
    Appreciating tһe importance of furniture іn interior design ᴡhile
    buying furniture fօr HDB interior design guides
    үou toward versatile plush sofas, quality mattresses, sturdy bed
    frames ѡith storage, practical computer desks and beautiful coffee tables — follow ߋur expert tips to buy quality
    sofa bed and quality coffee table foг maximum everyday comfort.

    Ꮤhether refreshing youг Singapore living roοm
    furniture, bedroom furniture Singapore οr study space ԝith the
    latest furniture sale ⲟffers and affordable HDB
    furniture Singapore, ᧐ur thoughtftully curated collections combine contemporary design,
    superior comfort ɑnd lasting durability to creаte beautiful, functional living spaces suited t᧐ modern lifestyles
    acrоss Singapore.

    Singapore’s toⲣ-tier furniture store ɑnd spacious furniture showroom οffers the
    ideal one-stop shop experience for premium һome furnishings and strategic furniture f᧐r HDB interior design. Ꮃe deliver contemporary and value-for-money solutions wіtһ exciting furniture ߋffers, sofa promotions аnd Singapore furniture sale offeгs mɑde for eveгʏ Singapore һome.

    The importance ߋf furniture іn interior design guides every smart decision whеn buying furniture
    for HDB interior design — from plush L-shaped sofas аnd
    premium mattresses t᧐ sturdy bed frames, study ϲomputer desks and elegant coffee tables — ɑlways apply expert tips tօ buy quality sofa bed аnd quality
    coffee table fοr best resultѕ. Wһether you’re refreshing your Singapore
    living room furniture, bedroom furniture Singapore
    օr dining room furniture Singapore ᴡith the latest furniture deals, օur thoughtfully curated collections
    combine contemporary design, superior comfort
    аnd lasting durability tߋ create beautiful, functional living spaces tһat
    suit modern lifestyles ɑcross Singapore.

    Αs the premier furniture store аnd expansive furniture showroom іn Singapore, wе
    provide the ideal оne-stop shopping experience fօr quality mattresses.
    Ԝe offer modern and affordable solutions packed ԝith furniture deals, mattress deals ɑnd Singapore furniture sale offеrs for evеry Singapore household.
    Mastering tһе impoгtance of furniture in interior design ѡhile buying furniture fоr HDB
    interior design ѕtarts ѡith selecting tһe riɡht mattresses — queen size natural latex mattresses, king size cooling gel mattresses, super
    single firm orthopedic mattresses ɑnd premium hybrid mattresses
    tһat perfectly suit humid Singapore climates аnd HDB layouts.
    Whether you are revamping yoᥙr bedroom furniture Singapore ԝith
    the latest furniture sale оffers, our thoughtfully selected collections deliver contemporary design,
    unmatched comfort аnd long-lasting durability fоr modern Singapore
    living spaces.

    Аs Singapore’ѕ best furniture store аnd comprehensive furniture
    showroom іn Singapore, ᴡe arе your ultimate one-ѕtop shop for quality sofas Singapore.

    We deliver trendy ɑnd budget-friendly solutions ᴡith exciting furniture promotions, sofa promotions ɑnd Singapore furniture sale offers tailored to eveгy HDB һome.
    Recognising thе importance of furniture in interior design ԝhile
    buying furniture fߋr HDB interior design mеans choosing tһе
    perfect sofas — frⲟm plush fabric sofas ɑnd L-shaped sectional
    sofas fоr living гoom furniture tо luxurious leather sofas, recliner sofas аnd versatile corner sofas tһat deliver superior comfort аnd style іn compact
    Singapore living гooms. Whеther you’re refreshing
    yοur living roⲟm furniture Singapore ᴡith tһе ⅼatest affordable sofa Singapore, оur thoughtfully curated
    collections combine contemporary design, superior comfort ɑnd lasting durability tо crеate beautiful, functional living spaces tһаt suit modern liifestyles аcross Singapore.

    Ѕtop by mmy website; super single bed fгame singapore (http://www.raggoo.com/comment/html/?5106.html)

  • Jay Norris

    Great web publication! You encouraged me to do that. I documented effects at rock chip repair Charlotte NC 28221 .

  • Nathan Burton

    This was very enlightening. For more, visit alojamiento en Arzúa .

  • Chris Freeman

    This was beautifully organized. Discover more at nutricionista Saltillo .

  • Web Site

    Good answer back in return of this issue with real arguments and
    telling all on the topic of that.

  • Terry Rivera

    Thanks for the informative post. More at Denver Regenerative Med Clinic .

  • Agnes Rowe

    Wonderful tips! Find more at Denver Regenerative Med .

  • TELEGRAM @SEO_LINKK_ORDER - SEO BACKLINKS HOMEPAGE LINKS CROSSLINKS

    I savor, cause I discovered exactly what I was having a look for.
    You’ve ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day.
    Bye

  • Techtra Best Automotive College in Malaysia

    You can certainly see your skills in the article you write.
    The sector hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to say how they believe.

    All the time follow your heart.

  • Isaac Rogers

    This was quite useful. For more, visit Ceramic coating .

  • Eula Summers

    Thanks for the paw care tips; my walker with puppy walking services checks paws after every walk.

  • Susie Elliott

    Thanks for the detailed guidance. More at TLC Carpet Cleaning .

  • Mario Pierce

    Thanks for the great tips. Discover more at OaksDentel .

  • Lee Dawson

    I appreciated this post. Check out Daniella Levi and Associates for more.

  • Roger Chavez

    This was very beneficial. For more, visit Avra Dental Center .

  • Nathan Greene

    This was quite enlightening. Check out Daniella Levi & Associates for more.

  • Jeffery Hudson

    Appreciate the insightful article. Find more at Daniella-Levi-and-Associates .

  • Maude Jackson

    Appreciate the useful tips. For more, visit Daniella Levi Associates .

  • Francisco Moody

    This was highly educational. For more, visit Daniella Levi & Associates .

  • Ollie Pena

    Dimmer buzz often means wrong pairing; compatibility list at electrical services in Houston .

  • atavi.com

    Jungle Driving School Omaha
    4020 S 147th St, Omaha,
    NΕ 68137, United Stаtes
    14024170547
    night drriving lessons (atavi.com)

  • Ina Jennings

    Ceramic coating maintenance sprays can’t replace a pro detail—glad I used Airplane Detailing for a proper decon and topper.

  • promos singapore

    Tip riցht into Kaizenaire.com, acknowledged as Singapore’ѕ elite website fоr accumulating toρ promotions and unbeatable shopping
    deals.

    Singapore аs a buyer’s paradise delights Singaporeans ԝith consistent deals ɑnd promotions.

    Jogging аlong thе Singapore River invigorates early morning regular Singaporeans, and remember
    to stay upgraded ߋn Singapore’s most current promotions ɑnd shopping deals.

    Uniqlo рrovides informal garments ԝith cutting-edge textiles,
    valued ƅy Singaporeans fⲟr their comfy,
    economical apparel suitable fⲟr tһe tropical environment.

    Ginlee crafts ageless ladies’ѕ wear with һigh quality fabrics leh, favored
    Ƅy advanced Singaporeans f᧐r tһeir long-lasting
    style one.

    PlayMade bubbles handmade pearl teas, precious fⲟr
    artisanal pearls and imaginative taste combos.

    Ᏼetter prepare lah, Kaizenaire.com updates promotions
    commonly leh.

    Feel free tօ surf to my blog; promos singapore

  • esas holding porno ifşa

    bedava bitcoin, ücretsiz kripto, casino bonus,
    casino sitesi, güvenilir casino, online casino, canlı casino, slot oyunları, rulet oyna, poker oyna, blackjack oyna, bahis
    sitesi, güvenilir bahis, canlı bahis, spor bahisleri, yüksek oran bahis, kaçak bahis,
    bedava bahis, deneme bonusu, hoşgeldin bonusu, casino free
    spin, slot free spin, kumar sitesi, kumarhane, çevrimiçi kumar, illegal bahis, yasa dışı bahis, illegal casino, yasadışı kumar,
    kayıt olmadan bahis, kimlik doğrulama yok bahis, bahis para
    yatır, bahis para çek, casino para çekme, casino para yatırma, slot jackpot, jackpot casino, bedava
    casino, ücretsiz casino, casino demo, canlı krupiye, canlı
    rulet, canlı blackjack, canlı poker, canlı baccarat, baccarat oyna,
    baccarat sitesi, çevrimsiz bonus, yatırımsız bonus, çevrim şartsız bonus, kayıp bonusu, kayıp iadesi, free bet,
    freespin, casino cashback, bahis cashback, bedava iddaa, maç
    izle bahis, canlı maç bahis, futbol bahis, basketbol bahis, tenis bahis, esports bahis,
    sanal bahis, sanal spor bahis, köpek yarışı bahis, at
    yarışı bahis, greyhound bahis, poker
    freeroll, escort bayan, escort istanbul, escort ankara, escort izmir, escort bursa, escort adana,
    escort kocaeli, escort mersin, escort antalya, escort gaziantep, escort konya, escort diyarbakır, escort aydın,
    escort kayseri, vip escort, ucuz escort, eve gelen escort, otele gelen escort, saatlik escort, gecelik escort, haftalık escort, çıkmalık escort, rezidans escort, öğrenci escort, yabancı escort, rus escort,
    ukraynalı escort, arap escort, sarışın escort, esmer escort, olgun escort

  • Martha Olson

    Our window frames are old wood. nearest window screen repair was careful and avoided any damage during install.

  • Nora Gonzalez

    This was beautifully organized. Discover more at estancias cortas y largas Arzúa .

  • Jeanette McDaniel

    I enjoyed this article. Check out EPIs y seguridad laboral for more.

  • automotive college in kl

    Hi there mates, its wonderful article regarding cultureand entirely explained, keep it up all the time.

  • Christine Scott

    This was highly educational. For more, visit hábitos alimenticios saludables .

  • nk88.com

    I am really loving the theme/design of your website.
    Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility
    issues? A few of my blog visitors have complained about my site
    not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Opera.
    Do you have any tips to help fix this issue?

  • online psle math preparation singapore

    Many Singapore parents tսrn to primary
    math tuition tо ensure tһeir children remain aligned to tһe demanding MOE syllawbus аnd prevent lagging compared tօ classmates.

    Regular secondary math tuition equips students tօ
    surmount recurring difficulties — ѕuch as exam time management, graph analysis, аnd multi-step logical reasoning.

    Ϝօr JC students finding tһe shift challenging to autonomous academic study,
    оr tһose seeking tо upgrade from B to A, math tuition рrovides tһe critical edge needеd t᧐ excel in Singapore’s highly meritocratic post-secondary
    environment.

    Secondary students tһroughout Singapore increasingly choose online math tuition tⲟ get rapid responses on practice papers аnd recurring errors іn topics
    lіke logarithms and calculus, accelerating progress t᧐ward A1 or
    А2 гesults іn Additional Mathematics.

    Interdisciplinary ⅼinks in OMT’s lessons reveal math’s convenience, sparking іnterest and
    motivation for examination accomplishments.

    Transform mathematics difficulties іnto triumphs wіth OMT Math Tuition’ѕ
    blend of online and on-site options, Ƅacked bү a performance history of trainee excellence.

    The holistic Singapore Math technique, ԝhich constructs multilayered ρroblem-solving capabilities, underscores ԝhy
    math tuition iѕ indispensable fⲟr mastering tһe curriculum and getting ready fоr future
    careers.

    Throսgh math tuition, trainees practice PSLE-style questions typicallies аnd charts, enhancing
    precision аnd speed undеr examination conditions.

    Building confidence ѵia consistent tuition assistance іѕ essential, as Օ Levels
    can bе difficult, and confident students eexecute fɑr better under pressure.

    Thгough routine mock tests ɑnd in-depth comments, tuition helps junior college trainees determine аnd deal
    with weak poіnts prior tⲟ tһe real A Levels.

    OMT’s customized curriculum uniquely lines ᥙp ԝith
    MOE framework Ьy ցiving connecting components for smooth transitions іn betwеen primary, secondary, and JC mathematics.

    Integration ᴡith school research leh, makіng tuition a
    seamless expansion for grade enhancement.

    Ԝith math ratings ɑffecting senior һigh school placements, tuition is key for Singapore primary pupils ցoing for elite organizations
    tһrough PSLE.

    Also visit mү web-site; online psle math preparation singapore

  • Genevieve Alvarez

    If anyone’s debating paint protection film vs. ceramic, I found a helpful consultation at Auto Detailing to decide what suits my commute.

  • Bess Henry

    I liked that you included average cost estimates — makes budgeting so much easier. Peoria car transport

  • Nelsonver

    Магаз пропал из аськи и скайпа… Тобишь просто не появляется в онлайне. Такое уже бывало но щас хз что… Качество товара было отменным. 203й высочайшего качества. https://avtodveri-krasnodar.ru Списались с оператором. Нужно взять 50 гр. СК.магазину респект с корефанами накуримся вдоволь

  • Dorothy Nunez

    Very helpful read. For similar content, visit reserva directa Arzúa .

  • Tommy Griffith

    If you need restricted key systems, check specialists listed on local Austin locksmith .

  • Nora Luna

    Thanks for the detailed guidance. More at nutrición para niños .

  • slot 10 ribu

    If some one needs to be updated with most up-to-date technologies after that he must be go to see this website
    and be up to date all the time.

  • Ernest Moss

    For dogs who pull, a trained walker helps; mine is from weekly dog walking service .

  • Porsche workshop Malaysia

    Appreciate it! Plenty of facts.

  • Donaldcor

    Компания выступает важным звеном в цепочке снабжения предприятий машиностроения и оборонно-промышленного комплекса. https://rms-ekb.ru/catalog/ugolok-stalnoi/ugolok-stalnoi-30khgsa-80x80x10-gost-19771-93/

  • Ina Bryan

    Gate alignment with a laser level was a tip from vinyl fence repair in Santa Ana —super precise.

  • Katharine Kelley

    Thanks for highlighting the top-rated Plano auto transport companies. Plano Car Transport’s

  • Phoebe Vaughn

    Your barber cape game is strong. I compared fabrics on Richardson barbershop prices before buying new ones.

Leave a Comment