The Malaysian round of the Red Bull Air Race has only just finished but the live stream is already up http://www.redbullairrace.com/en_GB/event/putrajaya
I'm watching it now so can't comment on results or flying but I'm sure it'll be worth it.
Graham Out.
Sunday 18 May 2014
Saturday 17 May 2014
Flight Sim
Hello Everybody,
Before I go rather quiet for a few weeks as I deal with the joy of exams, I thought I would try to get one more post out...
Firstly, thank you to everyone who is reading this as the view count on the blog has now reached over 4000 and for the first time ever there are consistent views on a daily basis :)
Secondly, the third round of the Red Bull Air Race is on tomorrow, Hannes Arch dominated qualifying today but I will be sure to post as soon as the catch up stream goes live.
Ok, so the actual reason for the post is that I'm sure my girlfriend is not the only one who wonders what enjoyment I get from Flight Sim. There are a few minor things and a few major reasons why I enjoy it, so here goes.
Some of the things are a simple as relaxing a little and simply not working but at the same time learning quite a lot. Other times there is a lot of work and learning involved (yes, you can learn on Flight Sim) but completing a challenging approach or a good arc is certainly rewarding.
Another thing is the social aspect of Flight Sim, many of my screenshots have other aircraft in, these are flown by other people who (in general) share a similar interest in aviation. I usually fly with a various group of people 2 or 3 times a week, we talk at the same time as flying, partly to prove that men can multitask but also to share stories, thoughts and experiences, but I think they would agree that we all have some fun. I think a lot of the fun comes from the world of aviation itself where people are respectful and professional, traits which have for the most part migrated to flight sim. Yes, we crash occasionally and our flying is not always brilliant but no one will tell you that you're crap. If you are pretty dire then there is always someone that will try to help, whether that be your flying, navigation, communication or all of it. A lot of the enjoyment comes from the shared experiences, whether that be flying through the Alps or Grand Canyon together, flying round the same navigation course or just cruising over the skies of the UK and Europe.
Finally, where a lot of the enjoyment comes for me is the screenshots. As you may or may not know, when I have a reasonable camera I enjoy taking pictures, especially of aircraft. Flight Sim offers me the ability to take great air-to-air, air-to-ground and ground-to-air shots and it is something that many of us enjoy sharing with each other after a long evening of flying together. I have put a very small selection of my favourites in this post but I urge you all to go and look at my photobucket album (in full screen) so that you can see what I enjoy.
Again, thank you all for reading, please like subscribe and comment on both the blog and photos. For those with exams like me, good luck and I will be back in a few weeks.
Until then...
Graham Out.
Before I go rather quiet for a few weeks as I deal with the joy of exams, I thought I would try to get one more post out...
Firstly, thank you to everyone who is reading this as the view count on the blog has now reached over 4000 and for the first time ever there are consistent views on a daily basis :)
Secondly, the third round of the Red Bull Air Race is on tomorrow, Hannes Arch dominated qualifying today but I will be sure to post as soon as the catch up stream goes live.
Ok, so the actual reason for the post is that I'm sure my girlfriend is not the only one who wonders what enjoyment I get from Flight Sim. There are a few minor things and a few major reasons why I enjoy it, so here goes.
Some of the things are a simple as relaxing a little and simply not working but at the same time learning quite a lot. Other times there is a lot of work and learning involved (yes, you can learn on Flight Sim) but completing a challenging approach or a good arc is certainly rewarding.
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| Southend ILS ® Graham Haley |
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| Shining Light © Graham Haley |
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| Firmly Attatched © Graham Haley |
Another thing is the social aspect of Flight Sim, many of my screenshots have other aircraft in, these are flown by other people who (in general) share a similar interest in aviation. I usually fly with a various group of people 2 or 3 times a week, we talk at the same time as flying, partly to prove that men can multitask but also to share stories, thoughts and experiences, but I think they would agree that we all have some fun. I think a lot of the fun comes from the world of aviation itself where people are respectful and professional, traits which have for the most part migrated to flight sim. Yes, we crash occasionally and our flying is not always brilliant but no one will tell you that you're crap. If you are pretty dire then there is always someone that will try to help, whether that be your flying, navigation, communication or all of it. A lot of the enjoyment comes from the shared experiences, whether that be flying through the Alps or Grand Canyon together, flying round the same navigation course or just cruising over the skies of the UK and Europe.
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| Rollin' © Graham Haley |
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| Duelling Helicopters © Graham Haley |
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| Cleared for Contact © Graham Haley |
Finally, where a lot of the enjoyment comes for me is the screenshots. As you may or may not know, when I have a reasonable camera I enjoy taking pictures, especially of aircraft. Flight Sim offers me the ability to take great air-to-air, air-to-ground and ground-to-air shots and it is something that many of us enjoy sharing with each other after a long evening of flying together. I have put a very small selection of my favourites in this post but I urge you all to go and look at my photobucket album (in full screen) so that you can see what I enjoy.
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| Neon Fire © Graham Haley |
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| Warm and Wonderful © Graham Haley |
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| Noblemen © Graham Haley |
Again, thank you all for reading, please like subscribe and comment on both the blog and photos. For those with exams like me, good luck and I will be back in a few weeks.
Until then...
Graham Out.
Wednesday 7 May 2014
Red Bull Air Race - Race 2 (Rovinj)
The video from the Red Bull Air Race in Rovinj a couple of weeks ago is up!
Well worth watching, Pylon hits galore!
http://bcove.me/uz3j08i9
Can't wait until Ascot in August now.
Graham Out.
Well worth watching, Pylon hits galore!
http://bcove.me/uz3j08i9
Can't wait until Ascot in August now.
Graham Out.
Monday 5 May 2014
Arduino Update
Well I said I'd be in touch with an update on my Arduino project so here it is...
Unfortunatly this is going to be rather a short post as the news is that the Arduino switch box doesn't work.
I've taken a few snaps for you all to look at so you can see the hours of soldering that's gone into it!
One day it will be finished but with exams coming up I don't expect to have any more news on it until late June.
I am working on a proper post which I hope to have finished by the end of the week.
Until then...
Graham Out.
Unfortunatly this is going to be rather a short post as the news is that the Arduino switch box doesn't work.
I've taken a few snaps for you all to look at so you can see the hours of soldering that's gone into it!
One day it will be finished but with exams coming up I don't expect to have any more news on it until late June.
I am working on a proper post which I hope to have finished by the end of the week.
Until then...
Graham Out.
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