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"Multiplayer 07-03-04 VPC Challenge"
Posted by Ben_Chiu on 06-27-04 at 18:31z
Greetings:

The VPC Challenge flight for 07-03-04 will be from:

D17 to 9CO9

Goal: To make this flight in as short of a time as possible

Rules:
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- Default 172SP only

- Time begins from the time wheels cross the runway hold short line until full stop on the destination runway

- Slew and sim rate changes are not to be used

- Unlimited fuel and auto fuel mixture are not to be used

- Altitude and route open to pilot

- Have fun!


Ben


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"RE: Multiplayer 07-03-04 VPC Challenge"
Posted by vgbaron on 06-28-04 at 17:07z
Very tricky Mr. Chiu -

I like it!

Vic


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"RE: Multiplayer 07-03-04 VPC Challenge"
Posted by Ben_Chiu on 06-28-04 at 19:34z
LOL!

I should probably add that the flight time should allow two attempts during our Sat evening flight.

Also, a terrain map of sorts can be viewed using the map function in FS2K4.

Good luck!

Ben

"RE: Multiplayer 07-03-04 VPC Challenge"
Posted by andor on 07-03-04 at 01:44z
G,day guys,
Hmmmm- see what you mean Vic. this WILL be fun. Trust Ben to come up with this one. :) (and we have,nt seen the weather yet) :)
Regards,
Andy.
"RE: VPC Challenge results"
Posted by Ben_Chiu on 07-05-04 at 19:17z
Greetings!

The shortest time from D17 to 9CO9 was 14 minutes 37 seconds.

Some tips to try next time are:

1. Reduce weight of the aircraft by removing the passenger and reducing fuel. Due to the short distance of the flight, I started with 9 gals of fuel.

2. Stand on the brakes, apply full power, then adjust mixture for best power. When full power is achieved, release brakes for take off.

3. Use short and soft field take off technique to reduce ground roll (e.g. drag from non-hard surface runway)

4. Turn directly on course after wheels up.

5. Climb at Vy

6. Only climb as high as necessary to cross obstacles.

7. Try to fly as close to direct path as obstacles will allow.

8. The winds aloft @ 6,500' were 270@20. The fastest time was achieved taking a NW route. Flying into the wind helped the climb and the quartering tailwind helped cruise and descent ground speeds. Because the most amount of time is spent in cruise and descent, higher ground speeds are desirable during these flight sections.

9. Land with full flaps and brakes engaged. Yes, this isn't realistic, but it does produce the shortest time to a full stop. :)

Hope everyone had fun!

Ben


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