Beech 18 From Alaska to New Zealand

[SENECA08]

In a weeks time I plan on bringing a Beech 18 back from Alaska to New Zealand. I will be using the Beechcraft D18S, by Milton Shupe.

Im just wondering what I will need to do complete my journey.

This flight will take place in Flight Simulator 2004.

I would really apreciate any advice.

[ardypilot]

Find out the maximum range for a fuel tank of fuel of your aircraft, then deduct say 100nm from that value (to allow for head wind, diversions etc) then plan a flight route using the FS2004 create a flightplan tool, checking the distance of each leg in the navlog. Have fun

[Charl]

...take a compass, and a good book!
Also, be sure to load up Real World weather (With Updates) otherwise the flight doesn't count!

[Ian Warren]

On the above , a return to the NZ , please add any or and all scenery/photoreal in your travels

[SENECA08]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Mar 27 2008, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

On the above , a return to the NZ , please add any or and all scenery/photoreal in your travels

Well a search on avsim.com has lead to some good scenery:

Fairbanks PAFA
Anchorage Ted Stevens PANC,
Honolulu International Airport PHNL.

Tahiti will be a stop hopefully on the trip depending.

By the way how do you add pictures to the forums??

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (SENECA08 @ Mar 28 2008, 07:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

By the way how do you add pictures to the forums??

Trolly posted a easy step by step here- http://nzff.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13

Good luck with your mission

[SENECA08]

QUOTE (Ian Warren @ Mar 28 2008, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Trolly posted a easy step by step here- http://nzff.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13

Good luck with your mission

Heres a picture of the Beech 18 that I will fly across the Pacific.
The flight from Anchorage to Hawaii is expected to take 12-14hrs all up. Going to be a long flight. Any others done trip like this??

[Ian Warren]

A good 1st screenshot , and a choice aircraft for your flight home

[ardypilot]

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Any others done trip like this??[/quote]
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[G-HEVN]

If you are using Active Sky, learn to read the Winds Aloft figures -- careful choice of cruising altitude can make a big difference to your ground speed and range. (Don't forget to factor in the wind speed and direction when calculating range in miles - aircraft range is normally specified as endurance in hours at a specified power level)

Make a series of test flights to determine your exact fuel burn in all phases of flight. Do this by using one tank for the test and the other tank for the rest of the flight (e.g. for cruise fuel burn, taxi/take off/climb on the left tank. Then fly exactly an hour cruise on the right tank, switch back to the left tank for descent and landing. And so on.). Don't forget to measure the contents of the test tank before and after!

Don't rely on the built in flight planner for range/speed calculations - it's not that accurate. Use your own numbers as calculated above

FS aircraft don't have the option of ferry tanks. Where you would need them RW to complete a flight, it's considered acceptable to adjust your fuel levels in flight in FS. Figure 10% over MAUW for calculations.

This is your one stop shop for freeware scenery: http://walhalla.mine.nu/fs2004.php

[SENECA08]

The flight has been delayed for a few days due to my partner giving birth to my daughter.

I still plan on doing the flight but with work and family to deal it maybe delayed for longer.

Jim "SENECA08"

[victor_alpha_charlie]

QUOTE (SENECA08 @ Mar 31 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The flight has been delayed for a few days due to my partner giving birth to my daughter.

I still plan on doing the flight but with work and family to deal it maybe delayed for longer.

Jim "SENECA08"

Congrats Jim!

[SENECA08]

QUOTE (victor_alpha_charlie @ Mar 31 2008, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats Jim!

Thanks "victor_alpha_charlie". Its been very busy since the weekend. Work has given me some time off to spend time with my partner and daughter.
For a day job i also fly. I do instructing in Australia.

[SENECA08]

Well I have decided to go ahead with the flight. However the Beech has been written off. I will be using the SOH Invader. I should have some pictures up in the next few days - hopefully!!

The first leg will from Fairbanks (PAFA) to Stevens Anchorage Intl.

More Info to come!