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by Wayne Pierce
04-28-2023 08:26 AM
Forum: Training Center
Topic: CI - Cost Index
Replies: 1
Views: 37493

CI - Cost Index

Greetings Pilots, This information is taken from https://www.togaprojects.com/ . What is the cost index or CI? During a flight the cost mainly comes from two different things: the hourly crew cost and the fuel cost, both depends on time. The cost index synthesizes both costs in order to minimize the...
by Wayne Pierce
04-25-2023 07:52 AM
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Around the world Sr Captain flights, Brian Carpenter
Replies: 9
Views: 29422

Re: Around the world Sr Captain flights, Brian Carpenter

To get this done I am bringing Brian home with one flight short. leg #7 GFA39 Bahrain International-OBBI 14:05/11:05 Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos-LGAV 17:45/15:45 A320 1,751mi leg #8 BAW631 Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos-LGAV 08:14/06:14 London Heathrow-EGLL 09:45/09:45 A32...
by Wayne Pierce
04-14-2023 09:27 AM
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Around the world Sr Captain flights, Brian Carpenter
Replies: 9
Views: 29422

Around the world Sr Captain flights, Brian Carpenter

Brian has won the big ticket prize of around the world in 10 flights. Everybody at AAV is eligible to give him his prize - - fill in the blank flights.

Leg #1
AAL1737
Philadelphia Intl-KPHL
08:21/13:21
Owen Roberts/Grand Cayman-MWCR
11:30/16:30
A320
1,469mi
by Wayne Pierce
04-14-2023 08:23 AM
Forum: News
Topic: New Sr Captain for AAV KPHL, Brian Carpenter
Replies: 6
Views: 22514

New Sr Captain for AAV KPHL, Brian Carpenter

Join me in Congratulating Brian Carpenter for his promotion to Sr Captain.

Brian has moved up quickly in our ranks and is on his way to the top.


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by Wayne Pierce
04-12-2023 08:30 PM
Forum: Screenshots
Topic: Sr Capt RTW Legs 7-10
Replies: 5
Views: 22304

Re: Sr Capt RTW Legs 7-10

by Harold Henderson » April 11th, 2023, 11:22 am Nice pics, Lyle. Don't know who threw NGTA into the mix, but that runway is pretty short. Must be Gittn' Old Harold. See your own post here. :lol: ( you knew you did it ) Re: Round-the World FREQ for Sr Captain Lyle Barnett Post by Harold Henderson »...
by Wayne Pierce
04-01-2023 08:31 AM
Forum: Screenshot Contest
Topic: April Screenshot contest winner.
Replies: 1
Views: 9534

April Screenshot contest winner.

Congratulations to this month's AAV Screenshot Contest winner, Arturo Carvajal AAV-905.
Your photo is on our web site front page for all to admire. As a bonus, 2 hours have been added to your flight hour total.
by Wayne Pierce
03-26-2023 04:51 PM
Forum: Screenshot Contest
Topic: Polls CLOSED for the April 2023 Screenshot contest
Replies: 0
Views: 67111

Polls CLOSED for the April 2023 Screenshot contest

The Polls are now open for the April Screenshot Contest. Please cast your vote here. The winner will have the picture posted on the AAV home page for all to see. Winner will receive 2 bonus hours of flight and added hour for Screen Shot Contest ribbon. Simple instructions: You cannot vote for your ...
by Wayne Pierce
03-20-2023 03:37 PM
Forum: News
Topic: Round-the World FREQ for Sr Captain Lyle Barnett
Replies: 11
Views: 39798

Re: Round-the World FREQ for Sr Captain Lyle Barnett

Leg#10 Short Final

AAL2184
Los Angeles Intl-KLAX
Deepart; 20:45z
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-KPHX
Arrive; 22:46z
Your Choice
370mi

Good luck and happy flighting.
by Wayne Pierce
03-15-2023 01:19 PM
Forum: Screenshots
Topic: Am I boring you yet?
Replies: 7
Views: 49212

Re: Am I boring you yet?

I watched how to set it up in MSFS. Not applicable for my setup. I am fairly adept at using the PMDG products. Carry over from FS9-FSX- P3D- MSFS. Good Video link Harold for VNAV nice stuff to use. I have been starting the simulator each morning before the rest of the family, my dog, gets out of bed...
by Wayne Pierce
03-15-2023 07:41 AM
Forum: Screenshots
Topic: Am I boring you yet?
Replies: 7
Views: 49212

Am I boring you yet?

Just to keep discussions alive on the forum and toot my own horn, I am really getting used to the MSFS2020 simulator (Microsoft calls it a Game). For P3d I have a lot of Payware airports. I am not repeating all those in MSFS. I am only getting the major airports that I like to visit, virtually. I st...
by Wayne Pierce
03-10-2023 12:01 PM
Forum: News
Topic: New Senior Captain - Lyle Barnett
Replies: 2
Views: 9013

Re: New Senior Captain - Lyle Barnett

Congrats again Lyle.

Lyle turned in a most excellent Check Flight for his promotion.

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by Wayne Pierce
03-10-2023 12:00 PM
Forum: News
Topic: Round-the World FREQ for Sr Captain Lyle Barnett
Replies: 11
Views: 39798

Re: Round-the World FREQ for Sr Captain Lyle Barnett

Leg #2
BAW202
Boston Logan Intl-KBOS
20:17/01:17
London Heathrow-EGLL
07:03/07:03
B772
3,265mi
by Wayne Pierce
03-09-2023 11:34 AM
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Finally some flights with MSFS2020
Replies: 2
Views: 8589

Finally some flights with MSFS2020

Finally got off the ground with the new controls, Honeycomb Alpha Yoke and the Beta Throttle. They were a real pain in the ___ to program for MSFS2020. All the tutorials assumed that I knew how to operate the the MSFS Game/Simulator. I spent a lot of time learning how to use the program and then how...
by Wayne Pierce
03-05-2023 09:24 AM
Forum: Screenshot Contest
Topic: April screenshot contest is now Closed
Replies: 4
Views: 14642

April screenshot contest is now Closed

W e are pleased to announce that the April screenshot contest is now open. As usual, the winning shot will be posted on the AAV home page, so break out the virtual cameras! A few simple Instructions; * All screen shots must be your own from the flight simulator and feature AAL Equipment and with AA...
by Wayne Pierce
03-04-2023 02:46 AM
Forum: News
Topic: AAV gets a new 1st Officer
Replies: 5
Views: 15002

AAV gets a new 1st Officer

John Donahue passed his 1st Officer Check Flight with Flying colors. A big round of applause and Congratulations are due him.

Congratulations John.



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