Operation 'Deep Freeze'

[Alex]

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[ardypilot]

Hi Alex.

I tired that flight our once, although unfortunately I found the Antarctic ice runways unlandable on fs2004.

The closer you get to them, the faster away from you that they move- a north/south pole bug in the simulator.

Because the station is located near the pole it suffers from the bug where runways are moving relative to the terrain while the plane is in motion. All approaches are visual and landings are complicated by the monotonous terrain and the reduced braking ability on ice and snow.

http://www.simtours.net/mcmurdostation.php

[Alex]

Part of the challenge?

Yea, we have had a talk about it, not a lot we can do...

Alex

[AlisterC]

Good luck getting the F16s and F18s down there
I will do my best to attend, but it'd most likely be in the C17. I've done it once in the C130, and that'll be my last time haha

[Alex]

...I will do my best to attend, but it'd most likely be in the C17. I've done it once in the C130, and that'll be my last time haha

I can imagine . Well it would be great to see you.

Alex

[Chris Donaldson]

Can I ask why you are having this event on a workday at 0700?

[Jimmy]

o yay!

At least ill get good fps on approach!

So its 7am on sunday the 25th....

well I just asked my parants (best to do these things in advance!) and from in between the sighs and frowns I think I MAY be able to come.

What aircraft can we fly?

James

[ZK-MAT]

Tuesdays are no good for me sorry, actually most weekdays at 7am I should be going to work. Don't pander to those over the other side of the world, have the NZ events on NZ time Alex!

I guess Alex and Jimmy will be wagging that day

[Chris Donaldson]

Thanks Matt, I thought I may have been wrong but was sure the event was planned for a workday

And Alex I do agree with Matt, plan the NZ event's mate, (at least you'll get the NZ members showing up )

[AlisterC]

Ummm guys isn't it on the 25th November UTC? So sunday morning NZ time? I don't know where you got Tuesday from

[ZK-MAT]

I got it from this:



It says 28 Nov 1800Z... so if we are 13 hours ahead it's 5am 28th November I think. Anyway, what are you doing flying ... get FS installed at work now ??!!

[AlisterC]

I got it from:

NEW ZEALAND

Deep Freeze 2006 . 25th November 2006 . NEW ZEALAND 2

Virtual historical Tour:


McMurdo Station is Antarctica's larg................. etc etc

I'm home from work! yay! Work computers all broken down, so since it's my birthday the boss took pity on me

[ZK-MAT]

Oh ok, it looks like the 28th on that logo... one of us is wrong

and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

[gokanru]

I tired that flight our once, although unfortunately I found the Antarctic ice runways unlandable on fs2004.

HMMMMMMM wonder why that was.I landed at Mcmurdo last night in a C130 and never had a problem.The runway is something like 10,000ft long according to the gps.and it does take a long time to stop,even using reverse thrust,But it can be landed on,without going off the edge.I have done 3 or 4 landings and each one was done without a hitch.

[Alex]

Sorry yes, should be on the Sunday morning (26th in NZ). And don't blame me for the time, I'm just the messenger.

Alex

[Codge]

Messengers are there to be shot!

[ZK-MAT]

Yeah shootig the messenger is commonplace. It might be best to remove that pic if it has the wrong date

[Alex]

Ah yes, the old messenger trial thing. Well if you are completely keen I can put you in touch with the people who did, if what you did (?) is anything to go by...

Fixed the pic btw.

Alex

[SUBS17]

Good luck getting the F16s and F18s down there
I will do my best to attend, but it'd most likely be in the C17. I've done it once in the C130, and that'll be my last time haha

You would need tanker support to do that

[Alex]

Yes, and as far as I know we are still looking for one...

Alex