Yikes.... ICAO should read IVAO! On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Robert Cezar <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote: > Correction: > > You could use Vatsim, ICAO, etc. > > Robert > > > On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Robert Cezar <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote: > >> You are correct Jason. There would be no ATC communications. >> >> Robert >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Jason Fayre <jfayre@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> You wouldn't use those commands, since you wouldn't be using the >>> Microsoft ATC, as far as I understand it. You would essentially be flying >>> with no ATC. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 7/11/2013 4:47 PM, Ron Kolesar wrote: >>> >>> Robert. >>> Would we be able to still use the commands like recognize or acknowlege >>> hand off and os on for we BVI pilots? >>> I was thinking of switching. >>> But was curious to know how tricking that would be. >>> Any chance if and when you get a free minute to make a you tube tutorial >>> in that mode? >>> That way until we get our feet wet we’d have something to go by for our >>> flights. >>> Thanks. >>> >>> Ron and current Leader Dog boz who states >>> "that a service dog beats a cane paws down any day of the week." >>> >>> *From:* Robert Cezar <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, July 11, 2013 3:56 PM >>> *To:* bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> *Subject:* [bvipilots] Re: flying sids on takeoff >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> Flying SIDS: >>> In order to fly SIDs, by definition, you will not be using the Microsoft >>> ATC system. In that case, you would switch from SimpleATC to the LiveATC >>> mode. This can be accomplished by selecting the LiveATC mode on the IYP >>> Control Panel, or by saying the phrase, "Switch to Live ATC mode". NOTE: >>> The IYP system will need to re-start. >>> >>> SID Altitudes: >>> You will be responsible for adhering to the specified altitudes when >>> crossing over SID waypoints. >>> >>> Using OBS >>> Please refer to the section entitled Auto Pilot in the Voice Commands >>> area of the IYP site, and scroll down to the following entries: >>> >>> Nav1 OBS >>> Rotate Nav1 OBS >>> Nav2 OBS >>> Rotate Nav2 OBS >>> Fly the VOR Heading >>> >>> Naturally, you will need to plan your entire flight using either VOR / >>> NDB waypoints and have your Co-Pilot fly the VOR heading, or by creating a >>> Flight Plan with all of the same data, so that you can have your Co-Pilot >>> fly the GPS route. >>> >>> I hope this helps. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Robert >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 7:01 AM, Jason Fayre <jfayre@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>>> FSBuild is a third party flight planning tool that is accessible to a >>>> point. You need to know your screen reader really well and deal with a lot >>>> of unlabeled fields, but it is doable. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/11/2013 9:26 AM, Ron Kolesar wrote: >>>> >>>>> Never heard of FS build. >>>>> I know that one thing that we never could make BVI pilot friendly was >>>>> to some how use the FMC. >>>>> But I wonder if we could make SID's and STAR's BVI Pilot friendly. >>>>> Always trying to make FSX and IYP as real as possible and still BVI >>>>> Pilot accessible. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ron and current Leader Dog boz who states >>>>> "that a service dog beats a cane paws down any day of the week." >>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Jason Fayre >>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:21 AM >>>>> To: bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> Subject: [bvipilots] flying sids on takeoff >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> I'm wondering if anyone has figured this one out. Is it possible for a >>>>> BVI pilot to fly a sid (standard instrument departure), or something >>>>> close to it? I know that the FSX flight planner doesn't allow this, >>>>> but >>>>> things like FSBuild will add sids to your flight plan. In the limited >>>>> research I've done, it looks like there are textual descriptions for >>>>> sids. >>>>> I know I couldn't do this for every airport, but in theory, it should >>>>> be >>>>> possible to figure out the sids for a particular airport, since these >>>>> don't really change. If I'm not mistaken, I think IYP has the ability >>>>> to set course for a particular nav aid. As I say, this couldn't work >>>>> for every airport, but should work for some. >>>>> Am I right in remembering that Hadi figured something like this out for >>>>> his local airport? >>>>> I love how automated IYP is, but a bit more interaction of this type >>>>> might be good for variety. >>>>> Thanks! >>>>> >>>>> Blind and Visually impaired Pilots mailinglist >>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/bvipilots >>>>> To post a message to the list, send a message to >>>>> bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> To unsubscribe, send a message to >>>>> bvipilots-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word unsubscribe in the >>>>> subject of your message. >>>>> For other options such as digest, send a message to >>>>> bvipilots-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word help in the subject >>>>> of your message. >>>>> Blind and Visually impaired Pilots mailinglist >>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/bvipilots >>>>> To post a message to the list, send a message to >>>>> bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> To unsubscribe, send a message to >>>>> bvipilots-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word unsubscribe in the >>>>> subject of your message. >>>>> For other options such as digest, send a message to >>>>> bvipilots-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word help in the subject >>>>> of your message. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Blind and Visually impaired Pilots mailinglist >>>> //www.freelists.org/list/bvipilots >>>> To post a message to the list, send a message to >>>> bvipilots@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> To unsubscribe, send a message to >>>> bvipilots-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word unsubscribe in the >>>> subject of your message. >>>> For other options such as digest, send a message to >>>> bvipilots-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx and put the word help in the subject >>>> of your message. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> AOPA Member No: 06936977 >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> AOPA Member No: 06936977 >> >> > > > -- > > > AOPA Member No: 06936977 > > -- AOPA Member No: 06936977