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Title |
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| July,
2006 |
Singapore
& Malaysia |
Bill Smith |
| June,
2006 |
Biarritz
to Barcelona |
Alastair Monk |
| May,
2006 |
WORLD
CUP FEVER! |
Brad Quiring |
| April,
2006 |
Skandinaviskt
Smörgåsbord |
Hans Linde |
| March,
2006 |
Fire! |
Tony Radmilovich |
| October,
2005 |
Let the Axe
Fall Where it May |
Dick Graham |
| September,
2005 |
Hey, Yogi! |
Alastair Monk |
| August, 2005 |
Flight
Cancelled... Sorry. |
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| July,
2005 |
Over Here
Medic! |
Bill Smith |
| June 2005 |
Cape of Good
Hope |
Hans Linde |
| May
2005 |
Rocky Mountain
High |
Tony Radmilovich |
| April,
2005 |
Gonna take me
higher... |
Peter Stark |
| March,
2005 |
Something For
Everyone |
Ron Blehm |
| February,
2005 |
Flight Club Air
Show |
Salina Chan |
| January,
2005 |
Reality |
Salina Chan |
| December,
2004 |
South
American Fun & Games |
Alejandro
Irausquin |
| December,
2004E |
Rik's FOTM |
Rik Vyverman |
| November,
2004 |
A
Pacific Odyssey |
Alastair Monk |
| October,
2004 |
Mountain
flying... 737 style
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Bill Smith |
| September,
2004 |
Welcome
aboard the Dis-oriented Express |
Hans Linde |
| August,
2004 |
You're
Hired! |
Tony Radmilovich |
| July,
2004 |
All
Hands On Deck! |
Peter Stark |
| June,
2004 |
Ancient
Lands Visited Long Ago |
Ron Blehm |
| May,
2004 |
Playing
in the Inca’s Hilly Backyards
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Brad Quiring |
| April,
2004 |
El
Euro Loco (LOw COst) |
Salina Chan |
| March,
2004 |
Los
Roques |
Alejandro
Irausquin |
| February,
2004 |
Alastair's
Grand Adventure |
Alastair Monk |
| January,
2004 |
Travels
with Bill |
Bill Smith |
| December,
2003 |
Greece:
Land of the Ancient Gods |
Hans Linde |
| November,
2003 |
A
Wee Bit of Scotland |
Tony Radmilovich |
| October,
2003 |
A
century of flight |
Peter Stark |
| September,
2003 |
Family
Vacation |
Ron Blehm |
| August,
2003 |
Beautiful
Venezuela |
Alejandro
Irausquin |
| July,
2003 |
Hawaiian
Island Tour |
Alastair Monk |
| June,
2003 |
Air
New Zealand Flight 513 |
Bill Smith |
| May,
2003 |
Mountain
Airports |
Rik Vyverman |
| April,
2003 |
Berlin
Airlift |
Hans Linde |
| March,
2003 |
Alaska
Adventure |
Tony Radmilovich |
| February,
2003 |
Flying
the Frigid Arctic |
Peter Stark |
| January,
2003 |
Commuter
Transport |
Ron Blehm |
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Singapore
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Flight Club International welcomes you to Southeast Asia.
The
island nation of Singapore is
the start and finish point of this " Flight Of The Month"
exercise incorporating 4 short GA- type flights and one scheduled
commercial jet route.
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Biarritz
to Barcelona
After
enduring all the shenanigans and hoopla of the World Cup, you decided to
take a well earned break in the south of France. Biarritz is a favourite
spot, especially in the good weather, and you may choose to just sit on
the beach. However,
this month, you’ve hardly had time to book in when you happen across a
rich Spanish couple who need to get back home to Barcelona. Naturally
you agree, and given that they need to stop off at Lourdes mid-journey,
you have to plan accordingly.
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WORLD
CUP FEVER!
The
world’s largest, most popular and probably most fanatically observed
sporting event occurs in June in Germany: the FIFA World Cup of Football
(Soccer for you North Americans).
Sixteen different cities will be hosting the games, starting in Munich
June 9 and culminating in Berlin July 9.
Since most will be glued to their television sets during this time,
there probably won’t be much flying time in June. But you DO have an
important mission. Your team and your fans NEED to get to Germany on
time for the matches.
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Skandinaviskt
Smörgåsbord
Some
people are fixated on things. Our valiant Captain, Hans Linde happens to
have a big thing for blondes. Not just any blondes... Scandinavian
blondes. We can only assume that his fascination for this dramatic and
beautiful part of the world was borne of the blonde thing but whatever
the impetus, he sends us off to experience some of the most truly
breathtakingly beautiful landscape and cities we could ever hope to
visit in this
Flight of the Month
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Fire!
Every
summer, many parts of the western United States become a breeding ground
for wildfires. The combination of wet winters, sunny springs and hot,
dry summers create perfect fuel for the ever-present lightning strikes
to set the forests and deserts ablaze. Somebody has to put these fires
out and the first line defense is often airborne attack with "Fire
Bombers" Here's your chance to be a hero and do some seriously
challenging flying to boot. Sign
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Let
the Axe Fall Where it May
If
you live in the U.S. you have probably heard about the proposed
military base closures across the country. Guess what...
Thanks to our un-official staffer Dick Graham, you get to put
your two cents worth in to the B.R.A.C. (Base Realignment and
Closure Commission). Your area of expertise is Nevada and
because of that, you will be having to spend a bit of time in
Sin City (Las Vegas) when you're not flying around to Nevada's
Air Bases deciding which ones get the hook. Your briefing and
instructions can be found in the October
Flight of the Month
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Hey,
Yogi!
We
rather doubt that you you will encounter Yogi the Bear when you
visit Yellowstone National Park on the flight but you will still
want to keep an eye on your picnic baskets anyway!. For
September, Alastair Monk is guiding us through some of North
America's most dramatic scenery and terrain so pack your camera
and hand flying skills for the September
Flight Of The Month.
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Over
Here Medic!
Don't worry, you won't be dodging
bullets on some faraway battlefield but you will be getting
medical help to residents of some areas in Western Australia
without medical facilities. Here's your chance to become one
of Australia's famous Flying Doctors and visit some of Down
Under's most scenic places as you embark on July's
Flight of the Month.
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Cape
of Good Hope
For
those of you who may have struggled and sweated through our past
two monthly flights, this months fare may reflect the title...
Cape of Good Hope. As you have probably figured out by now,
we're going to South Africa this time and the assignment that
our Chief Sightseeing Consultant, Hans Linde has come up with is
to simply have a good time flying and enjoy the spectacular
scenery. How can you beat that? Start
June's Flight of the Month right here.
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Rocky
Mountain High
Since
you survived Peter's trek through the Himalayas last month,
you'll be well prepared to handle your duties flying executive
jet charter flights in and out of some of trickiest and most
dangerous airfields in the United States. Put your order in for
some Jet-A, file your IFR flightplan and get your charts ready
for the May Flight of the Month.
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Gonna
take me higher...
Better
stop by the FBO and get your oxygen bottles filled because
you're gonna need 'em this month. Peter Stark, that devious
devil from Down Under has us landing on airfields that are more
than four times higher than they are long so you may want to
avoid oxygen deprivation on these flights. Come to the top of
the world as we go to Nepal for the April
Flight of the Month. (PS. You may want to leave the Cessna
172 at home for this one)
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Something
For Everyone
From
our very first monthly flight some two years ago, we have
offered a single adventure that everybody could take part in.
Leave it to The Flounder to blow that tradition to smithereens!
This month, Ron Blehm has devised a separate challenge for each
of the staff members and a little something for you as well.
Check out the March Flight of the
Month to see what he has up his sleeve.
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Flight
Club Airshow
Now approaching
the flightline... YOU! If you've ever had an urge to go
inverted, pull some serious G's or buzz the airfield at high
speed, this month's flight will be for you. Brad Quiring has
set up an air show program for us so all you need to do now is
stay in the box and wow the crowd. Pick
up your entry here.
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Reality
Although we
spend a lot of our time flying around a virtual world, the
real one occasionally makes its way in. That was the case this
month as Salina Chan prepared a series of flights through SE
Asia. What began as a holiday trip around some island
paradises quickly became a virtual relief effort. Be prepared
to get the goods where they are needed in the first Flight
of the Month for 2005.
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South
American Fun & Games
It's always a
treat when Alejandro Irausquin's turn comes up to supply the
Flight of the Month because we know it will be fun and
challenging. This time is certainly no exception as he sends
us on a trip to three South American islands guaranteed to
spark your interest. Not only do we get some beautiful scenery
and challenging flying as usual but this time we have some
very specific tasks to accomplish. Pack your sunscreen and
head for the December Flight of the
Month
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Rik's
FOTM
In our two
years (yes, it's true!) of existence, we have steadfastly
presented a flight each month for your enjoyment. Being that
we are caught up in the season's cheer, we're offering a
second and special flight this month. Founding member and
Thomas Cook A-320 driver Rik Vyverman has put together a
little gem based on one of his real world
routes. Enjoy!
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A
Pacific Odyssey
The past few
months have brought us an interesting variety of flights and
challenges that we have enjoyed a great deal. For November,
our Mr. Monk follows this trend by giving us the opportunity
to try our hand at Pacific island hopping. Pick your favorite
plane(s) and join us as we work our way from Auckland, NZ to
Tahiti via some of the most beautiful places on earth in the November
Flight Of The Month.
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Mountain
flying... 737 style
After a couple
of months busting our chops in small GA aircraft and tricky
situations, we're going move on to something different this
month... Busting our chops flying a 737's and A-320's in
tricky situations! Follow three real world routes of Lan Chile
through the Andes and put some of those hard-earned skills to
use in October's Flight Of The
Month.
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Welcome
aboard the Dis-oriented Express.
Last month you
had an opportunity to experience a bit of what it's like to
fly small plane charters in relatively safe conditions. This
month's flight gives you the chance to see what it's like when
the world outside starts playing tricks on you. Hans Linde has
compiled some very interesting data on deteriorating
visibility conditions and puts you in the left seat to get
through them. Try your hand at getting yourself out of trouble
in the September Flight Of The
Month.
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You're
Hired!
Ever fantasized
about being a charter pilot? All the glamour and prestige is
pretty appealing all right. Well if you have, here's your
chance to get your foot in the door by spending a day flying
local charters for a small FBO. While not quite the big league
flying a Citation X across the Atlantic, it will offer some
pretty interesting challenges and give you a look at where
they all began.
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All
Hands On Deck!
Yes, its
finally happened... you've been selected for Naval carrier
duty and will be landing 25 tons of screaming aircraft on a
floating football field. This month, former Aussie Navy Jet
Jock Peter Stark puts us through basic training and turns us
loose on the deck of an unsuspecting aircraft carrier. Set
your catapult and launch from here!
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Ancient
Lands Visited Long Ago
After
an absence of many years, Ron Blehm takes us along as he reprises that
trip across central Africa. This is our first FOTM on the African
continent and after this one, it won't be our last. Get the details here.
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Playing
in the Inca’s Hilly Backyards
Our
newest Staff Member, Brad Quiring shows us the very high country of his
adopted home, Peru this month. You won't want to miss this opportunity
to take up the challenge of flying a propeller driven aircraft in high
altitude settings with lots of beautiful hills and mountains to avoid. Find
it here.
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Ancient
Lands Visited Long Ago
Our
newest Staff Member, Brad Quiring shows us the very high country of his
adopted home, Peru this month. You won't want to miss this opportunity
to take up the challenge of flying a propeller driven aircraft in high
altitude settings with lots of beautiful hills and mountains to avoid. Find
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El
Euro Loco (LOw COst)
Salina
"Skygirl" Chan puts us to work driving the big iron this month
as we haul budget conscious travelers back and forth across Western
Europe. Get your FMC warmed up and your flightplans in order for April's FOTM.
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Los
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March
brings faint hints of Spring to the northern hemisphere and Alejandro
Irausquin does his part to add to our Spring Fever by taking us back to
his sunny Venezuela for our March Flight Of The Month. Your trip begins here.
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Alastair's
Grand Adventure
Leave
it to a Brit to give us a fun trip across the American west. We begin in
San Jose, California and travel to Las Vegas before settling in for a
tour of the Grand Canyon. You won't want to miss the February, 2004
Flight!
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Travels
with Bill
The inimitable and irrepressible Bill Smith gives us a little tour of The Land of the Rising Sun for our first monthly flight of the year. Take in the sights of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya and enjoy a variety of situations in January's Flight Of The Month.
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Greece:
Land of the Ancient Gods
Here's
a chance to test your mettle with an approach that is guaranteed to use
all your flying skills. Hans Linde takes us on a trip that follows his
real life visit to Samos, Greece. Although this adventure offers a
choice of routes and aircraft options, they all end with you flying the
exciting approach into Samos. May the Gods be with you.
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A
Wee Bit of Scotland
In
a departure from our usual practice of sharing flights to places we are
familiar with, I have put together a series of flights to places I know
very little or nothing about. Since I have wanted to visit Scotland for
some time now, that is exactly where we are going to go this month. It
looks like we will be taking the tour together so let’s hit the road.
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A
century of flight
In
commemoration of the 100th anniversary of manned flight, Peter sends us
back in time to reflect on some of our favorite aircraft and recreate
the famous 1903 flight.
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Family
Vacation
Ron
Blehm gives us a chance to tag along on his family vacation to Victoria
British Columbia. Take the scenic floatplane trip from Seattle right
into Victoria Harbor on this one.
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Beautiful
Venezuela
Alejandro
Irausquin not only gives us a tour of his beautiful country, but also
offers up an opportunity to try our hand at some other forms of flying.
You'll want to make some time to do this one because it's worth it!
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Hawaiian
Island Tour
Alastair
Monk takes us on a scenic tour of Oahu, Molokai, Maui and The Big Island
in this month's adventure. Better bone up on your floatplane skills
because you're going to hit the water in this one.
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Air
New Zealand Flight 513.
A
regular scheduled service of just 50minutes duration.
(An
ideal flight for Flight simmers who are pressed for time.)
This
FOTM was inspired by the video "Boeing 737, 25 Years of Kiwi
Service". As the video commentary states: ' This
is the kind of flight that the 737 was designed for'.
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Info: What could possibly be so difficult about an FS2002 flight ? For starters we're all used to nicely paved long runways, no excessive down or up slope, no trees on short final right before the threshold and much more. Throw all that away right now: you'll be facing the European Alps for a round trip. Take some extra underwear with you, just in case… Main goal of this flight is to fly some unfortunate skiers out of the Alps to an airport where they can receive thorough medical attention. And while you're at it, take some supplies with you, these "remote" airports are in dire need of a shipload of French wine to brighten up the après- ski parties. No one was found stupid enough to accept this flight, but you are not just any pilot…you're a toomuchfs.com pilot, capable of landing a 747 on a postage stamp…or close to.
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my first contribution I will take you on a trip to my backyard, as Ron
has done in January. The flight consists of two legs with different
planes, a warm up (semi-) VFR-sightseeing flight over my house and a
second leg to Berlin, the capital of Germany and my place of birth.
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decided that it would be good experience for you to log some hours
hauling herring and other necessities around Alaska for a year or so.
You’ve finally worked your butt out of the right seat of that creaky
old Beaver and now can fly the left seat of anything the company has
(all four planes). Today you’re working your way up the Ketchikan
Peninsula. You started the morning in Sitka and are now in Yakutat, with
your next stop being Icy Bay. You have a quick turn around there before
heading to Cordova.
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This two leg flight is based upon
an airstrip in the Canadian Arctic I came across during my Round the
World flight in light aircraft. After an 800nm journey in a King Air, I
descended into Broughton Is. with no approach plates etc. Also, I had
never flown at these latitudes before & didn't realise that dusk
would occur so early in the day. The approaching nightfall, a fast plane
& a short strip meant I had 3 attempts before I actually landed!
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This is a two-leg, regional flight from my own “neck of the
woods.”
These flights are occurring every day, mainly for Business
travelers.
These flights are flown by Horizon Air - part of Alaska Airlines,
using the Dash 8 series.
I will give you my route info which is at least close to what I
see overhead each day and also very close to the route I took a few
weeks ago when I had to fly south for a business trip.
We are using the weather as it was on the morning of December 23,
2002.
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