Great Air Rally of South America 2011
presented by Bluegrass Airlines
Test Flight |
| Download the Test
Flight zip file and unzip the enclosed files to your Flight Simulator files folder.
For Windows XP and Vista users, the default location for FS9 is c:\Documents and
Settings\username\My Documents\Flight Simulator Files. The default location for FSX is
c:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\Flight Simulator X Files. For
Windows 7 users, the default location for FS9 is c:\Users\username\My Documents\Flight
Simulator Files and the default location for FSX is c:\Users\username\My Documents\Flight
Simulator X Files.
In preparation for the flight, ensure you have added a flight timer to the panel of you chosen aircraft (it is recommended that you download and use Tom Goodrick’s FTime flight timer, available from the following link). Test Flight Instructions The Test Flight is flown from Ipiales (SKIP) to Puerto Asis (SKAS) on a heading of 105. The Test Flight file has you at SKIP on Rwy 24 in the default Cessna in perfect weather conditions. Change the aircraft to your selected aircraft. Set the Nav 1 radio to the IPI VOR frequency of 113.60 and set the OBS to 105. Take-off and climb and establish yourself at 13,500'. Turn right to heading 345 and intersect the IPI VOR 105 radial. Turn right to heading 105 and follow the radial to overfly SKIP. As you overfly the runway at SKIP, note the time on the timer (this is the "start" time). If your aircraft is equipped with an ADF, set the ADF to the SIS NDB frequency of 330. Continue to SKAS and as you overfly the runway at SKAS note the time on the timer again (this is the "finish" time). Subtract the "start" time from the "finish" time to calculate your Test Flight time which then must be submitted with your Pilot Registration.. Remember, all times must be in minutes and converted to decimals (see the Rules for clarification). Test Flight Tips Trial the Test Flight a number of times before submitting your Test Flight time in order to achieve a consistent result. You will find this helpful during the flying of the actual Flight Legs. There is no rush to get Pilot Registration submitted and sufficient time has been allowed for the flying of the event (even in advance for those who have other commitments that may conflict with the official event period). In particular, give yourself sufficient time to establish your aircraft at the specified cruise altitude and a steady cruise speed before intersecting and turning onto the VOR radial and commencing your timed run. The Test Flight is flown in perfect weather conditions. The actual Flight Legs of the event will have a variety of weather variables. Therefore, it is strongly recommended the Test Flight is flown at an economical cruise speed. This should ensure you will have enough of a performance margin capability in your chosen aircraft to compensate for the weather variables. Good Luck.
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