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This Update 01/10/01.
A Sad Day for Mankind
Tributes left outside the American embassy in London. picture from Newsweek.
A few personal words from the editor
With the graphic images of the recent events still very fresh in our minds and the air of uncertainty that is prevailing around the world I would like to use the moment that you view the simple picture above as a simple act of remembrance and reflection. Regardless of nationality, race, colour or creed why does man commit such awful acts against fellow man. A sad day in the history of the world.
I hope all our sincerest thoughts are for the people left to rebuild their lives.
Editorial
This subdued news page is written by a person who is extremely saddened by the events in America. It was brought to my attention by some concerned members that the picture of the 747 over flying New York, in last months news, might be withdrawn as a mark of respect, as the twin towers of the WTC are clearly visible. Well I thought long and hard over this issue and contemplated uploading a simple message of condolence and support to people affected by this tragedy. But the words did not come and the message was being sent in every journal, newscast and web page the world over. I did not feel that I had to make any statements on behalf of us all. With the anonymity that a global means of communication such as the internet provides there might well be people amongst us who do not share in sympathy so instead I offer a personal message and invite anyone to join me.
October News
G-UKSA in the turn - captured by Pilot122 Ben
Latest Stuff
Well, current projects from the Fleet department are forging ahead. All of you heavy pilots are going to be busy getting to grips with the new 747-400's and the 777 which must be almost completed, if not already available by the time you read this. For the medium haul pilots the FS2k UK Sun 757 is looking pretty as a picture and flies like a dream. Dave and Neil have been out route testing.
Ferry flights information posted
Where else but the UKD Information page! Mark has issued some guidelines to any newbies to the ferry flight business so by the time you get given the keys to your jumbo jet you should be entirely in the know. Failing that just get on the same crew as Sandy Sandford and get comfortable in your chair for a nice nap !
New
S&M department
The Fleet department welcomes the following members offering their services...snigger.....They are James (134) and Dave (125) but I am not sure what their special skills are. No don't bother to tell me !
Is it me or does everyone seem to be called James or Dave? No not quite, a big thanks to Neil (138) who is helping Madam Finbar Whiplash with his the FS2k route-proving /fuel testing work.
Flight testing and final paint scheme to be confirmed but here she is !
Very nice ! Big bird -in-sky.
And finally a big special lovely super smashing thank you to Mark (boss 178) who did this fantastic repaint of the 737-300 for FS98.
Routes News
A little bit of routes news in that there are some flights to South America nearing completion and the leased Virgin 747-200 flying the South African route will be open soon. Look out for more repaints, ferry flights and launch party's. Or was that lunch party's? Will the new receptionist be going?
UK2000 Part 4 Screenshots
Gary has released some screenshots for Part 4 of UK2000. For the latest news and
pictures visit his web pages at http://www.uk2000scenery.com/puplic/index.htm
James is having problems
Online manager James has fallen victim to that common ailment finger pressimus in the shiticus. This common problem occurs when the pc user has a rush of blood to the head and decides on the wrong choice when a window appears with a warning. Having suffered with this ailment myself I found that adjusting the horizontal hold on the monitor was all that was needed and I promptly threw it out of the first floor window. He appologises for any inconvenience as he struggles to get back online and up to speed.
Get well soon James.
Screenshots
Thanks to the pilots who have submitted some screenshots for inclusion on the news pages. However please only send them in a reasonable size, ie no larger than 600 x400 pixels and in .jpg or .gif files only. I recently had a problem at my mail server with a picture attachment that blocked all of my other email simply because it was 1.4Mb in size and kept timing out on the download.
To the members who asked after my Caribbean screenshots the
scenery of Sint Maarten was :
Princess Juliana International Airport v.1.0
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, Scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 (r)
Designed By: Chris Kilroy & Thomas.
File name sxm2001.zip from Flightsim, size 6.11Mb.
Real World Captains Checkride? !
An Air Transat Airbus A330 landed at Larjes in the Azores
without power on August 24th after the pilot declared an in-flight emergency for
diminished fuel levels and engine problems.
The aircraft, carrying 291 passengers and crew, had apparently encountered fuel
problems and glided for some 40 plus miles and approached the runway at high
speed. After a heavy landing which burst the tyres and caused some damage to the
under carriage everyone on board was evacuated safely using escape chutes.
Excerpt taken from October edition of Airliner world. Visit them at www.airlinerworld.com.
Newsroom Manager