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Jonjo Air
27th Apr 2009, 20:45
Hi all,
Planning a long haul of Flight Sim out of KBFI to EIDW simulating a Ryanair delivery flight.
Obviously the B738 doesn't have the range to fly it direct, so I would assume that modifications are made. Can anyone confirm this, and if so what?
If I have to modify the fuel tanks on the FS model then that's fine.
Cheers,
Jonjo
plumponpies
27th Apr 2009, 21:21
Full fuel load from Boeing field. Tech stop at Keflavik.
llondel
27th Apr 2009, 21:26
You wouldn't do it direct, you'd fly to the US East Coast, Halifax or Keflavik, top up the tanks and fly it across the Atlantic from there. If you're just carrying fuel you should have the range to do that easily.
BYALPHAINDIA
27th Apr 2009, 21:33
LOL = I don't know with (MOL) Michael O'leary being the boss, I wouldn't be surprised if he ordered them to fly 'non-stop'!!
He is certainly a 1 off!!
chiglet
27th Apr 2009, 22:03
Had a TOM [whatever they are called now]B738 direct from Boeing field to Manch last week. :ok:
PPRuNe Radar
27th Apr 2009, 22:50
Seen lots of them flying from Boeing Field direct to Dublin over the years.
BYALPHAINDIA
27th Apr 2009, 23:12
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Had a TOM [whatever they are called now]B738 direct from Boeing field to Manch last week. http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/thumbs.gif
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Probably 'FDZS' on it's way over?
Skipness One Echo
27th Apr 2009, 23:17
Speaking as one who has never gone down this path, preferring the joys of the slight whiff of aviation fuel and a good Nikon with me out in the ( not so ) fresh air, I have a question.
In flying the simulated flight from Boeing Field to say Dublin, are you actually in front of a PC for the flight in real time? 10 hours or such?
raffele
28th Apr 2009, 10:38
Unless you choose to speed up the simulation speed, or stop partway through and position the aircraft elsewhere, yes you are!
Seat1APlease
28th Apr 2009, 10:58
Do you have a simulated bunk on-board:)
Jonjo Air
28th Apr 2009, 16:53
It is done, im looking at the FPL of it, but im unsure if there is any modifications required.
MTIA,
Jonjo
P.S Yes i do sit there for 10 hours!
Almost all of them make it direct from KBFI to Dub. Usually takes about 8:30 and they usually arrive with about 3000kg of fuel remaining.