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Transload
Airlines has experienced a huge amount of growth in the last several
months. Almost everyday we get a new pilot that joins our organization.
The questions usually vary with each pilot but are basically asking the
same question. Now that I have joined a VA what do I do???
My usual
response is we only have one requirement and that is that you have
fun!!!
What we like
to see our new members do is to hit the forum board first and introduce
their selves tell us who you are and what you do. There is a section in
the forum for that post. Our next request is that you attempt to log in
to our servers. here is the info.
TRANSSERVER
IP is - 130.94.19.91 Port # 23456
Look for session # 1
Password: fun
Teamspeak
IP is - 130.94.19.91:1234
No pass needed in this Teamspeak
The next most
asked questions is what flights and planes do we have to use as
Transload pilots. At each division you will see a list of SUGGESTED
routes these routes have been established as a good guideline for real
world air traffic. These are not mandatory. Transload pilots can use any
plane from any division they like for any flight. Once a pilot has
completed a flight the pilot then is required to file a PIREP at the
Transload pilots lounge section of the website. In order to qualify for
a PIREP flight pilots must TAXI-TAKEOFF-LAND-TAXI TO GATE. No in route
flights may be logged.
Pilots must
use Transload planes in the Multiplayer sessions NO EXCEPTIONS.
We have no
solid guidelines on pilot activity. Since Transload Airlines conception
we built this VA with one thing in mind. “Easy going” because people
have lives. This does not mean a pilot can stay inactive for long
periods of time. Pilots must log flight every thirty days to remain
active. Does this mean a pilot can only fly once a month?? NO we
encourage pilots to fly at least once a week even if it’s for an hour.
Our new automated roster system has the ability to remove pilots from
the roster and delete their information from our data base it is set for
a 30 day cycle. If no flight were logged for thirty days the pilot will
automatically be removed form our system. You joined a VA for a reason
and that is not to fly once a month.
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On January 18th
2005 Transload Airlines received an application from Mike Stone the
world famous aircraft developer. Since Mikes arrival he has attended all
the Saturday night flights. Mike is currently a software engineer for
Boeing and resides in St Louis with his family. Mike enjoys designing
FREEWARE aircraft for the flight simulator community. Transload Airlines
has enjoyed many of his aircraft from the early days of FS2002. When
MSFS2004 was launched Mike immediately updated his massive fleet.
Transload Airlines would like to extend great thanks to Mike Stone for
his contribution to the flight simulator world.
http://www.pmstone.com
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New
Automated Roster system
Transload Airlines has
launched the new automated roster system. Every pilot must be on the new
roster to be considered a pilot for TVA. the new system is very easy to
use and you will no longer have to wait for your flight hours to be
updated. If you have not signed up using the new system please do so
immediately.
There are many
features our roster system can do for you.
#1 All flight
plans can be filed here
#2 You can set
up and edit your profile here
#3 you can
transfer between divisions or add yourself to all the divisions.
Transload is the
only virtual airline that has this automated system. James designed and
built it for your needs. If you are trying to link to the new automated
system through the link on our site that says "Join Transload Today" you
must choose option # 2.
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Session
Courtesy
As the Transload Sessions
have grown in size we have to try and accommodate everyone. Recently in
our session we have had as many as 12 pilots trying to land at a 2
runway airport. As you imagine it can become a disaster in just a few
seconds. Starting on the November 19th flight Transload will have some
sort of ATC on line for our sessions. We will be providing this service
to our pilots for the purpose of education and flight enforcement the
ATC will have the ability to end any pilots flight at any time, I do not
see us needing that feature very often but if needed it will be used.
The ATC will be responsible for Runway assignments and maintaining space
so each pilot has a chance a unrushed landing or take off. The ATC will
be getting everybody to 10000 feet and handing off to their own flight
plans. The ATC will monitor their flight and then take over when
they are 70 miles from their destination. I hope everybody enjoys this
new added feature. Remember what ATC says is final word in a session. |
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Aviation News
Boeing Business Jets today
announced it has sold a program total of 102 BBJs, surpassing its goal
to reach 100 orders before the end of the year. The achievement is
unmatched by other large-cabin, ultra long-range business jet
manufacturers. "There is a significant market that values large cabins
and long-range capability," Boeing Business Jets President Steven Hill
said during a media briefing at the National Business Aviation
Association's convention in Orlando.
OOPS
Nov. 15--An Asia-bound cargo
jet was reported taking off from a taxiway instead of its assigned
runway at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport earlier this
month, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation
Administration.
The incident, if confirmed, would mark the second time in four years
that a large commercial aircraft launched from a taxiway instead of
turning northwest up the runway that ends near Point Woronzof, as
directed by air traffic controllers. On Nov. 5, a MD-11 freight jet
operated by Taiwan-based EVA Air was cleared to fly from runway 32,
which extends more than two miles from the airport terminal area toward
Knik Arm, said Scott Erickson, a safety investigator with the National
Transportation Safety Board in Anchorage.
The jet had originally been moving toward a different runway, but the
air traffic control tower notified the EVA Air crew that runway 32 was
available and gave permission to take off there, Erickson said. The NTSB
was notified that the jet turned in the correct direction, but went up
the taxiway that runs parallel to the runway on its west side, Erickson
said.
Runways are the broad concrete expanses where aircraft take off and
land. Taxiways are the narrower access roads used by jets and planes to
reach the runways for takeoff, or move to the terminal after landing.
No other aircraft was on the taxiway at the time, and the EVA Air jet
apparently flew to Taipei as planned, Erickson said. This particular
taxiway, designated "Y," is almost as long as the runway, according to
an airport diagram.
"Any time you have an aircraft that doesn't follow the directions of the
(air traffic) controller, it kind of puts a safety deficit in the
system," Erickson said. "The FAA is looking into it."
FAA spokesman Allen Kenitzer confirmed an investigation was under way
but would not comment further. Messages left with EVA Air in Anchorage
and other offices were not returned Monday.
In January 2002, a China Airlines jet carrying about 250 passengers and
crew was directed to take off from runway 32, toward Point Woronzof.
Instead, the jet accelerated west on another taxiway, this one only
about half as long as the runway.
It barely cleared the ground: its landing gear scratched twin grooves in
the snow berm as the jet became airborne. Taiwanese air safety
authorities later suspended the pilot for eight months and the first
officer for seven months.
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has experienced similar
mishaps, the Seattle Times reported Sunday. At least eight times since
1999, aircraft have mistaken a certain taxiway for a runway. Three
aircraft actually landed, the Times said, while five changed their
flight paths at the last minute.
<<Anchorage Daily News (Alaska) (KRT) -- 11/17/05>>
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F.Y.I.
Gripe Sheets
After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which
conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during
the flight that need repair or correction. The mechanics read and
correct the problem, and then respond in writing on the lower half of
the form what remedial action was taken, and the pilot reviews the gripe
sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of
humor!
Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems as
submitted by Qantas pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance
engineers.
(P = the problem logged by the pilot.)
(S = the solution and action taken by the engineers.)
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute
descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what they're there for.
P: IFF inoperative.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget
pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget
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