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“Balloons Aloft”
A social activity to celebrate the anniversary of Simulation News.
This event is suitable for FS2002 and FS2004 (A Century of Flight) Only.
NOTE: You MUST be registered on www.simnewz.com with a valid email address to be eligible to receive any sponsored gift. You should only create a name for personal use. You should also be sure to use your Simulation News registered name when participating. Any gifts are subject to the sponsor’s specific limits in regards to delivery locations.
Overview
The activity is Short balloon flights. Ground winds and winds aloft will be forced by the server. Balloon pilots will need to ascend or descend in order to change direction and navigate to the required destination. Other than for “start-up” and at completion “Slew” is not allowed. Jumping ahead and sim rate acceleration are also NOT allowed. Only balloons supplied in the official support pack are permitted.
Mass flights (race style) held on:
Saturday 10th of March 20.00 zulu
Sunday 11th of March 17.00 zulu
A short Hop-list will be available at all other times.
There will be a screenshot competition associated with this event running throughout March 2007, with several categories and some gifts to be awarded for the best screenshot including a specific balloon. Screen Shot Competition details
(The usual rules apply, those involved past or present in Antisocial Behaviour, Advertising, or Piracy on any service offered or supported by Simulation News are excluded from any opportunity to receive gifts. And may be expelled from the activity)
Rules
Simnewz.com general event/competition rules
The event management reserve the right to refuse entry, expel or disqualify any person for the following reasons:
Antisocial behaviour during this event, previous events or within the flight simulator community.
Any occurrence of piracy past or present.
Any action that is deemed to negatively affect the enjoyment of others partaking.
Quick start and connecting to the event server
(After you have downloaded the support package and installed it)
1) Start your flight simulator and select the balloon in your preferred livery. (Only liveries supplied will be permitted on the server)
2) Press “F8” (flaps down default key) or what ever your assigned “flaps down” key is. (This will close the relief flap/valve at the top of your balloon ready for lift)
3) Move your throttles to approx 30% (DO not reduce throttles below 30% anytime during flight) and then press “y” (default “slew” key) once to enter slew mode.
4) Connect to the server and then “Go To” the designated airport. (The airport ID will be specified in an automated message delivered to you in the chat box when you join)
You should now be: In your chosen balloon with the relief valve closed, in “slew” mode, at the starting airport.
4) Now while still in “slew” mode move a little away from your location. (This is so that others joining will not be on top of you)
You are now ready to start.
5) Press the “y” key (“slew” key) once and increase throttles, your balloon will fill with hot air and begin to ascend while moving with the forced ground wind.
TIPS for successful balloon navigation
Take note of wind direction as you ascend. Your initial ground wind direction on take off will be the same wind direction for landing. So it is vital that this information be considered when planning to land.
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