Apocalypse now

[Windsurfer]

Hi all,

If you want to spice a flight and test your cold blood level nothing like a take off from the city of the Molahs to
Baghdad, here's what the
black box recorded :



I guess i'll have to try another kind of approach and forget about such nonsens things as ILS pattern and steady
rate of descent

By the way, i posted some time ago a couple of ambient music files and left those above the 4000 ko limit aside, a
pity because, imho,
those are quite nice (spanish guitars always make me weep )

Anyway, backup your files first, download these new and rename them from ambientmusic0.wav to
ambientmusic4.wav
(hélas, only four are allowed, Dan ?)

http://www.acsoft.ch/md11v2/ACSMDMU3.zip
http://www.acsoft.ch/md11v2/ACSMDMU4.zip
http://www.acsoft.ch/md11v2/ACSMDMU5.zip
http://www.acsoft.ch/md11v2/ACSMDMU7.zip
http://www.acsoft.ch/md11v2/ACSMDMU8.zip

For some reason it's not possible to post here the complete url so just add the http://www. before each and you
should be on your way... [edit from dan] url work perfect, I edited them so they show

Alain Capt is the author, has given time and energy to the community and should be thanked for

Blue Skies and safe landings,

Jeff Lopes



Post Edited ( 08-07-05 12:28 )

[Windsurfer]

Plane ain't worth a penny (repairs twice my budget) but at least i proved myself right

Dan's sens of humour, as usual brings a tiny smile in an otherwise kind of dire situation (see at the botom fuel remark)

All in all, not much bucks left, certainly no more sick bags but the souvenir of a tremendous nerve striking approach and as the saying
goes that is priceless

Blue Skies !


Flight TP170 flight report log Date 07 August 2005

Flight ID: TP170
Pilot: Jeff Lopes
Company: TAP
Aircraft: A319-111 CFM - Air Portugal TAP NC
Flight Date: 07 August 2005
Departure: 09h06 (06h06 GMT)
Arrival: 08h53 (06h54 GMT)
From: ORMM - Basrah Intl - Iraq
To: ORBS - Saddam Intl - Iraq
Nbr of Passengers: 112

Incident Report:

One engine was damaged by small arms fire coming from the ground and ceased to function. The right fuel tank was hit by a ground
shot and lost all of it's fuel. The left fuel tank was hit by a ground shot and lost all of it's fuel. The vacuum system was hit by a ground shot.
The electrical systems were hit by a ground shot resulting in a complete electrical systems failure. Your aircraft received a few ground
shots. The aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft artillery fire resulting in a massive hull rupture. The pilot failed to chek fuel and the engine
shutdown. There was an exceptional pilot on board and despite the dire situation he was able to land the aircraft safely. The Captain has
also declared an emergency before landing.


Report:

Flight Distance: 238 Nm Landing Speed: 122.92 kt
Time Airborne: 00h43:47 Landing Touchdown: -190.00 ft/m (nice)
Flight Time (block): 00h48:12 Landing Pitch: 9.27°
Time On Ground: 00h04:49 Landing Weight: 57515 kg
Average Speed: 326.84 kt Total Fuel Used: 5053 kg
Max. Altitude: FL 220 Fuel Not Used: 0 kg
Climb Time: 00h06:27 Climb Fuel Used: 984 kg
Cruise Time: 00h18:40 Cruise Fuel Used: 893 kg
Average Cruise Speed: 412.90 kt (M0.65) Cruise fuel/hour: 2872 kg (calc)
Descent Time: 00h18:40 Descent Fuel Used: 3175 kg


Passenger Opinion: Mostly uneventful apart from a few moments. (76%)
-Were pleased by the music on ground. A very nice addition to their flying experience.
-Were anxious because they flew over a war risk zone.
-Were terrified because of the problem during flight.
-Were relieved to land safely after an emergency.

Financial Report:

Ticket Income: +13'144€ (238 Nm)
Cargo Income: +7'622€ (7712 kg)
Services Income: +187€ (0 sandwich 0 hot food 1 drink)
Services Cost: -146€ (51% quality)
War Area Bonus: +41'118€ (99% max war level)
Emergency Bonus: +8'302€ (1800 failure point)
Fuel Cost: -3'412€ (5053 kg Jet-A1)
Airport Taxes: -96€ (Large Aircraft)
Insurance Costs: -897€ (4.32% rate)
Total Real Income: 65'822€
Total Income: 3'291'107€ (real x50)
Fleet Bonus: 321'038€ (3 aircraft)
Total Sim Income: 3'612'146€ (total income+fleet bonus)

Company Reputation:

Considering that the flight was average the ticket price low, the service price normal and the service quality good, passengers on this
flight think that your company's reputation should be 76%
Your company reputation is now: 91% (-1.50 decrease)


Overall Flight Result: Perfect

Pilot Bonus points: 2100 points
· You made a very nice landing. (+50)
· There was a problem aboard and you declared an emergency. (+150)
· A serious problem occurred during flight but you landed safely, nice job. (+1800)
· Flying in a combat area and a safe landing. (+100)

Pilot's Penalty points: -600 points
· You failed to load sufficient fuel on board your flight and your engine ran out of fuel. (-600)