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Post by avian on Apr 5, 2013 16:42:55 GMT -5
First three legs, Mt Hood was a bit hairy due to cloud! Attachments:
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Post by avian on Apr 5, 2013 16:43:27 GMT -5
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Post by avian on Apr 5, 2013 16:43:49 GMT -5
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Post by jimmy on Apr 5, 2013 23:16:28 GMT -5
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Post by codge on Apr 6, 2013 5:07:23 GMT -5
At the moment I use the one called BPRL practise. They may enter a new one called BPRL official but I guess it doesn't matter too much. As long as the flight can be found and validated.
BPRL in the box narrows it down to us when looking at the tracker instead of having to check all flights the Duenna may be tracking at the time.
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Post by avian on Apr 6, 2013 6:53:26 GMT -5
I wasn't even aware of that feature Jimmy, I reloaded the sim and client up to see where I might add my name and found the "Enable online flight tracking " feature, but was unable to login as yet, do I need to create an account?
Sorry if this has already been posted up, wherever it is, I missed it.
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Post by avian on Apr 6, 2013 7:02:06 GMT -5
Well I tried to create an account at the Duenna website but it just keeps throwing up a 404, is this an essential part of the process? I mean the little jpg files show the flight details OK.
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Post by bushflyer on Apr 6, 2013 13:43:48 GMT -5
I coudn't do it either. You have to set up your account from inside Duenna itself. What I did: Click the 'Settings' box once inside Duenna. Then click 'login' and create your username/password account from there. When you're ready for the actual race course: Choose 'fse bprl' from the scroll down menu in the 'Team' box, then choose fse bprl 2013 course 1 from scroll down menu, then 'save Settings' at the bottom of that window. X out that window, and then you're set. Hope that helps.
I tried to contact Mr. Mueller via email a couple of times now, as far as me getting rid of the duplicate 'en route' flight tracking listings. I haven't heard back from him as of yet, and I'm done wasting time trying to contact him. My times are accurate as far as I see.
Once I get done with my flights for course 1, I'll post those Duenna jpegs in here. The flight times in the Green Duenna match up with what's posted in the flight tracker site. I tried to fly primary baton, but it shows me as 'failed' even though I finished with a green Duenna, and have the jpeg to prove it. I simply cant use the primary baton or wingman features on my Duenna. Baton auto pick up works, so that's fine by me.
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Post by jimmy on Apr 6, 2013 13:55:11 GMT -5
Well, the intent is for the "scorekeeper" to just look at one page (that link I posted above) and see everyone's times in 1 spot. Having to jump all over the place to find scores seems like a pain in the butt. But, maybe that's the only option? If you DO post the image, you'll also need to post the .txt file that provides the validation that you're using the .cfg file for the plane you declared. Both of these files are auto-uploaded to the event page, which makes all of that easier.
At the bottom of the Race Course Page, there is a line that reads: FS-Duenna Event Name: BPRL 2013 Course 1 with a link to that event page.
In the (admittedly obscure) FSE Duenna details on the BPRL webpage, this line: - Set your Event name to: (each race course will have a unique name obtained from the race course page)
but... I'll admit that I am far from an expert on the Duenna. So, if this is the easiest process for pilots, maybe that's the best criteria.
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Post by avian on Apr 6, 2013 14:20:46 GMT -5
I will try and follow Bushflyers instructions, though when I tried that earlier today the client refused to set up the account, meanwhile I can pop the txt file contents for the first three legs into a following post. I would rather work to get it so it is easier for you than try and do it this way, after all, you don't want it to become a chore. Nor do I!
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Post by avian on Apr 6, 2013 14:22:27 GMT -5
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Post by avian on Apr 6, 2013 14:23:02 GMT -5
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Post by avian on Apr 6, 2013 14:23:27 GMT -5
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Post by bushflyer on Apr 6, 2013 15:33:19 GMT -5
I'm done for this month's race. Stalled out trying to land on the beach at Swift Reservoir, although Duenna shows me crashing over eight miles away in the woods ;D (I think me running UTX is causing that, not sure . Oh well). That's called an ouchy -as in ouch, that hurt. I actually landed this plane (in practice runs) right on top of the dam in FSX. It's hard with all the trees, but it can be done. I did it a couple of times, but had more crashes than anything. It looks much easier to do in FS9, if anyone's interested. The complex scenery in FSX kills you here at the dam... For the race I thought I'd do a beach landing. Found a tree while trying to pull out of a stall though -I should have stuck to my guns and attempted the top of the dam landing. ...and the race killer: Good luck the rest of the way gents!
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Post by bushflyer on Apr 6, 2013 22:08:45 GMT -5
I tried to contact Mr. Mueller via email a couple of times now, as far as me getting rid of the duplicate 'en route' flight tracking listings. Speak of the devil, Mr. Mueller did email me back tonight. How 'bout that? ;D He suggested that I try to shut off the firewall, being that the Duenna will do two submits per flight automatically and then list only one, and that my firewall might be causing the duplicate listings. So I experimented with/without firewall, allowing/not allowing Duenna through firewall, running/not running as an admin, etc. Many combinations, no luck. I give John credit: he did contact me, and tried the best he could to help -I wish I had better results to report back to him on though. I'll keep experimenting regardless, being he got back to me on it. Speaking of which, my apologies to the league for accidentally posting one of my "experiments" in the official BPRL race course 1 listing. I forgot to switch it over to a practice event. While experimenting, I attempted the dam landing I talked about earlier. Took off from WN10 Mt. St Helen's Aero, and stuck it on the top of the dam, with a little help from the F2 key. It's much easier to attempt that landing coming from the south instead of a northern approach. I barely kept it from heading into the bank of trees at the end of that landing, but I survived... Wish I remembered to take some screenshots in game. Taking off, you just hook a sharp right after liftoff and barely missing the trees, and head down the valley till you get some speed built up in a hurry. It's more or less a plunge off of a cliff. Fun stuff. Funny thing is, this landing shows up correctly as far as the Green JPEG goes, so my theory on running UTX and it messing up my crash site earlier must be a bogus one. It doesn't matter if UTX is running or not, apparently. That's a good thing. The link and the dam landing jpeg. It's kind of fun once you get the hang of it: fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?flight=PbZ4Uc1snYAyH7kNDoZGFtv10RUMy hat's off to Jimmy & Co. for setting up a nice scenic route, a nice variety of landings and a great flight plan overall for the first race course. Thanks!
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