stu7708 244 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi gang, After just over 13 months on the fly transporting our baton around the world we are now entering the final section taking us full circle around the globe back to EGHI. But before we get there we have another 10 legs to fly! These legs will take us up north through Libya, and jump across the water to Italy. After a few flights over the land of Pasta and Pizza with a slight detour to Croatia we do a quick stop in Switzerland before we head on through France and back to the UK. As evident by the list above all legs with the exception of leg 70 are open to bidding in the section. Legs 67 and 68 have restrictions imposed on them with a Ultralight model required for leg 67, and a model with a minimum MTOW of 7,000 lbs required for leg 68. The bidding window for section 7 will open at 18:00 UTC on Friday February the 19th. As usual only bids submitted to atwc@mutleyshangar.com after the bidding window opens will be eligible for assignment. If the bid is for legs 67 or 68 don't forget to include the type of plane you plan on using so we can make sure the bid meets the restrictions imposed on the flight, and don't forget that it's possible to include more than one leg in your bid. As for leg 70, this will be flown as an online multiplayer event open for any pilot willing to fly along side the other maniacs on this forum. We will use the built in multiplayer function in FSX, and due to this fact any user participating will need to fly using FSX with SP2 or Acceleration installed. Sadly we can't connect pilots using FS9, FSX:SE or P3D to this session. In addition to this you will need a free Skype account since we intend to use this for pilot communication during the flight. Further information and a time and date for the flight will be communicated at a later date when we have ironed out the details for the flight, but it will most likely be held on a Sunday morning UK time. Departure will most likely be at around 10 AM UK time. It's also worth nothing that the PIREP will come in the form of a publicly published YouTube-video, and your voice might end up in the video as all mischief and any misconduct will be recorded. Any sign of proper airmanship will however be edited out of the final video, as evident in the two previous Finale videos If you feel like joining in for the online finale please let me know in your bid, with your Skype username included. If you will refrain from bidding for a leg in section 7 but want to join in for the online event you can still send an email to the adress above with your details so we know who we need to contact when the flight takes place. That's it for now, Safe skies Micke Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 We are nearly there at last. Has it been 13 months? must be time to start the next one then..... I'm in Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 There might be a slight delay before we head out again John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Wow what an incredible journey, the best so far! Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 The pilots have been posting some outstanding PIREPS and I have enjoyed all of them. Can't wait to see the remaining flights, have fun all. Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Its been a great adventure. I'm really glad that I came out of hiding to fly a few legs, and realise just what I was missing! Might see if I can fly the last leg with you all (assuming my headset works) and I can get out of my slah-pad that early on a Sunday. Bring it on !!! Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yeah, this has been a blast so far. Very honored to be part of this flight novella in progress. Man, even an awesome hop back in time...what a precedent to set/ try to follow. Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Time for an update on the bidding process for section 7 so far. At this point in time I have four flights still open for assignment, so come grab them while they are still available. Leg 61: Kieran Marshall Leg 62: John Guest Leg 63: Mikael Stockfors Leg 64: Unassigned Leg 65: Unassigned Leg 66: Steph Sawyer Leg 67: Matt Gardner Leg 68: Unassigned Leg 69: Unassigned Leg 70: Online Event As for the Online Event I hope to have the details on it for you all before the end of the week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Two more to go, see updated list below Leg 61: Kieran Marshall Leg 62: John Guest Leg 63: Mikael Stockfors Leg 64: Jessica Bannister-Pearce Leg 65: Brian Buckley Leg 66: Steph Sawyer Leg 67: Matt Gardner Leg 68: Unassigned Leg 69: Unassigned Leg 70: Online Event Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I don't mind doing another if you need someone J, Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Roger that John, I'll give it until the end of the week to see if we can find some more interested pilots, and then I'll assign a second flight to you.. Steph could possibly pick up one more as well. Kieran and Matt, are you interested in flying a second flight as well if needed? Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yep as required Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Roger that, Joe picked up leg 69 yesterday, so only leg 68 remains to be filled. If it remains unclaimed on Monday morning I'll roll dice to see if JG or Kieran gets it I trust that whomever gets it will find a suitable plane that meets that minimum MTOW of 7,000 lbs.. Assignments as of now can be found below: Leg 61: Kieran Marshall Leg 62: John Guest Leg 63: Mikael Stockfors Leg 64: Jessica Bannister-Pearce Leg 65: Brian Buckley Leg 66: Steph Sawyer Leg 67: Matt Gardner Leg 68: Unassigned Leg 69: Joe Lawford Leg 70: Online Event Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 This year's challenge has been fantastic, they get better and better. I would like to pass a vote of thanks to Micke for his sterling work in organising these annual outings. We must all recognise the hard work that he has put in for this years challenge and those in years past. So thanks Micke, and I for one am looking forward to ATWC 7! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks for those kind words JG! Although it's so much fun I really don't see it as work 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 +1 Micke does an exceptional job with the ATWC and I would like to thank him for all his hard work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Agreed - excellent work as always Mikael! I think I have something that's over 7,000lbs MTOW..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm sure you do Kieran, the question is if you have something over 7,000 lbs MTOW that can get out that airport with a 3,000 feet runway and some high terrain around it 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Also tossing a HUGE Thank You! to Mikael for his deft management of this herd of flying cats. Looks like the leg after mine is still open, I certainly have a chopper or two that could make the grade/slope/VSI necessary...if Kiernan isn't anxious to take it, Please do take it if so. I will have a short but very slow trip for my 067 leg, it will be enough for me, but would take a second leg again if necc. Hoping however, that a someone will take the opportunity to dip a first toe into the ATWC and snatch it up. Looks like a pretty place to fly into and out of...bet the scenery would inspire/write the leg for you. Cheers all...see you in Switz. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 If you want it Matt take it! Link to post Share on other sites
hlminx 301 Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 A huge thank you to Micke for all your hard work making ATWC such a great success. Apologies for not taking on the extra leg, my pc is having a few CTDs in the last few weeks. Hopefully it will hold together till after the last leg home before I wipe it and go back to last year's drive image.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 After adding Matt into the mix the Dice have spoken, and Matt got the final leg. So Section 7 is now fully assigned and open for flights. The departure board will go live in a few minutes, just have to update the source file and upload it! Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Roger Boss. (any chance/support for a Saturday 10:00 am UK/UTC time for the final leg? Leaving US pilots a day to recover before work?) I'll attempt a 2am Monday departure, but no guarantees that I'll land at the final destination...although autopilot might carry me over the top and therupon to where ever Otto flys when he dreams...fuel permitting I may land somewhere after my alarm goes off...maybe you all could wing wave me goodnight when I go out of coms/to sleep... ) Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hi Matt. I think you're getting your time zones mixed up, it should be Sunday morning in California, not Monday morning! (unless the state of California suffers from a major earthquake, breaks free from mainland USA and drift far out into the Pacific ) Although I fully understand how difficult it would be for you to join us due to the time differences I also know that the majority of those that join in on these events are based in Europe, and that they have other commitments on Saturdays, so Sundays means a greater chance of a big group joining in. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 943 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Matt, I fully understand and empathise with you. These inconsiderate b*&%$#ds are too soft and even a 10.00 am Sunday UTC is nearly too early for some of them. Having done a regular weekly 09.30/10.00 am Sunday UTC, FSX MP session with the Mutley Crew for the last three years, I am regularly flying well past midnight to pander to their whims and provide nonsensical humour on the Skype call for what would otherwise be a very boring session with a bunch of pommies and Micke. All they ever seem to be worried about is getting off to their roast lunches (they call it dinner in the middle of the day). Though I must say, some of their flying skills (or lack there of) do provide some jovial entertainment and they graciously did put me in charge of the sheep dip. Cheers Andrew 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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