mutley 4,498 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 It had come around again fast, the Challenge that is, it was time to take to the skies with the baton, I scarcely had time to call Sharon to check her availability. As expected, she was draped around a Russian oligarch on his liner just off Copacabana beach. She was excited though that she would soon be able to take to the skies, she said “We’ll meet again don’t know where, don’t know … “(That’s enough singing..Ed) So she could turn up at any place at any time! (Cont..p94) So welcome to the first flight of ATWC5. It is my honour to kick off the challenge using the company jet, a Cessna Citation Mustang. Our flight restriction was a MTOW of 7,000, as you will see below we met that requirement with 500lbs to spare! This has to be one of the shortest flights at just about 88Nm, 60miles of which is over water, I figure this was why Sharon wasn’t coming, it was too boring for her! So I filed my flight plan and came back with the following info. Brian was helping me out today looking resplendent in his “5” shirt with matching tats on his arms. With baton safely stowed, we are pushing back, shame there was no truck available!At the hold for zero two we are waiting our departure clearance, Clarence, my co-pilot was doing the comms today, "have we got clearance Clarence?" I joked, he uttered something under his breath as he had heard that one SO many times before.Lined up and ready for the engines to spool up, the FADEC takes care of the engines, "Full engine power" the aircraft announces as we start to roll.She is so powerful we only need half the runway, gear up. Figures confirming the take-off weight Having turned 180 we are heading downwind and already piercing the cloud.The icing catches us unaware, I am sure we checked it, with a flick of the switch the de-icers were on.Passing over the needles, yes John, thats where the NEDUL intersection is Up at TOC we have about 3 minutes level flight before we begin our descent. "Why bother going so high?!" I hear you cry, "Because I can!"So a short amount of time to enjoy some externals. Perfect!The cloud begins to break up a bit as we start our descentWe'll will be at ORTAC in no time.Hurrah a turn coming up, all 22 degrees of it!The turn is so slight we could hardly feel it.Having hit our mark we swing in on final, you can see how close Froggyland is behind us.Lined up in plenty of time.It's just too easy today!More sporadic rain, typical weather! Turning off 26.Parked in a remote corner looking a bit dodgy (No not you Alan!)Covers and tags on chocked and waiting for the next victim .. er John Guest to arrive! Here's what the flight looked like from space.I hope you enjoyed my very short flight and thanks for viewing.Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Good start, Boss - and a very comprehensive set of screen shots, too - you set the standard, as always! Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 945 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Joe, An excellent start. I'm glad for you that you chose Clarence as your co-pilot and left Brian to be psuedo Sharon in the main cabin. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Dang Boss I've only just published the first departure board, and now you've gone and made it obsolete (Just heading out, so it will be a few hours before its adjusted) Great flight and shots, and a very nice looking livery to go along with it.. Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Great start Boss. Nice pics, commentary and also great scenery and livery. Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Great start, Joe! I enjoyed the flight and the aircraft, I should remove some dust from mine. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Attaboy, Boss. Good flight, good start. John Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Good start Joe, looking forward to everyone else's PIREP as the challenge unfolds Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 A good sign of a top notch PIREP is the feeling that you were along on the flight. Mission accomplished and then some, you have set the bar for this years journey. Stand in Sharon looks like he's she's been working out. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Nice start Joe! Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Stand in Sharon looks like he's she's been working out. You wouldn't say that if you saw me in the real world Brett. The only 'working out' I do these days is Suduko or the crosswords. I was pleased to get a mention though. Link to post Share on other sites
SEATAC 400 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 That was a great kick-off to the ATWC Joe! Well done! Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Stand in Sharon looks like he's she's been working out. You wouldn't say that if you saw me in the real world Brett. The only 'working out' I do these days is Suduko or the crosswords. I was pleased to get a mention though. Better than me Brian, I couldn't lift a Suduko to save my mind. One thing great about this site is that it is an honor to be mentioned in a posting and if they poke fun at ya at the same time you can feel the love even more. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 ...if they poke fun at ya at the same time you can feel the love even more. Put another way, we only pick on people we like. John Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 well I hope you depart with less weight because cessna quotes 3110 feet take off run at your weight and Guernsey has 2887 feet available, so you may find that the alderney schools have gained an expensive playground toy!! especially on a hot and high day. From my own experience the end of the runway there comes up awful sudden like . Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks Nigel, luckily it won't be my problem! (But I will have to try it) Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 @ Joe - take out all the seats and FedEx them back to Southampton. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Could be a job for Boxwings John! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 The C-130 could probably get off in that distance carrying the weight of the Citation, and maybe just enough fuel to get to a larger airport in Frogland. Not sure it would fit in the cargo bay, however, at least not without some serious disassembly. John Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 No no, you're going about this all wrong... Just fit some floats and a sail to your mustang and bring her home by water, Top Gear Style... Link to post Share on other sites
Kasper 14 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Great first flight of the Challenge Boss - you sure get a lot of screenies out of the short flight! Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 945 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I guess that's why they call it a simulator and sell it as game software.....because all that really matters is having fun. Otherwise, what a sad boring life. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Great first flight of the Challenge Boss - you sure get a lot of screenies out of the short flight! Years of practice Kasper and a vivid imagination! Link to post Share on other sites
jaydor 345 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Loved it Boss. When I can get my head around the challenge rules and how to do it (Fly the baton) . I may put my mocha down on the list.. Link to post Share on other sites
needles 1,013 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hi James, Trust me, it's so simple. At first I was a wee bit apprehensive about joining in the ATWCs but since I did, I realise there is absolutely nothing to it. When the bidding opens, you just send you bids for whichever leg(s) you wish to fly. Once the bidding has ended, Micke will put up the leg allocations. You normally get to know by email too. Then you fly the leg, taking screenshots along the way. When you have completed the leg, you put a story or commentary to the screenshots and upload it to the PIREP section. Job done! Get on board, you would love it I'm sure. There is nothing to be afraid of. Honest. It would be great if we had more pilots doing the bidding, that way we get to see and read more PIREPS. The more the merrier. Please think about bidding on the next stages, you won't regret it. I hope this helps to get you on board and also puts your mind at rest regarding the ATWCs. Cheers Brian Link to post Share on other sites
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