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Update October 19, 2014

Hi everybody!

Many pictures and articles have been added during the past few weeks. The last addition to this site can be found in the “flight simulation” section, under “standard virtual flights”. It’s a flight using FSX from  Redding (California) toward Sekiu (Washington State). To make it easier for those of you who would like to try it, I’ve added the approach and stall speeds. The Phenom 100 is surprisingly easy to fly because it is a light jet with a low approach speed. It constitutes an excellent small jet for the pilot who wishes to transfer from piston engine aircraft toward jets. The virtual Phenom 100 is made by Carenado and the scenery by Orbx.

François

Phenom 100 turning toward Clallam Bay, inbound for the Sekiu airport
Phenom 100 turning toward Clallam Bay, inbound for the Sekiu airport
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The Pitts Special in action at Monterey, California

A Pitts Special on an inverted flight over the Monterey airport, California (FSX
A Pitts Special on an inverted flight over the Monterey airport, California (FSX)

Here is a screen capture added recently to the flight simulation section, under “virtual pictures”. The Pitts Special was designed in Wyoming and the first one was built in 1971. This aircraft has won more open competitions in United States than any other type. Everyone who has flown the Pitts Special praise its quick reactions at the slightest pressure on the controls. In the actual scene, the aircraft is over the Monterey airport, a creation of Orbx for the FSX platform.

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Intercepted!

Harrier intercepting a twin turboprop
Harrier intercepting a twin turboprop

The screen capture that you can see here has really not been planned. It is about the interception of a light twin engine aircraft by a Harrier military jet. After subscribing to an English virtual flying magazine, I received, as a welcome gift, this virtual military jet. As I was “in flight” familiarizing myself with the jet, I saw a little white dot moving in the distance. It was one of the numerous virtual aircrafts generated by the Microsoft Flight Simulator (FSX) program. The idea to simulate an interception and fly in formation with an unknown aircraft was just too good to resist. In few minutes, both aircrafts were in sight of each other. It was now a matter of adjusting the speed of the Harrier exactly with the other aircraft’s speed and progressively get closer. The picture represents the end result of this little meeting. The countryside under the planes is an ORBX creation.

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Hello Everybody!

Welcome to my new web space. It’s a very humble site for the moment as I am developing it at the same time that I am learning WordPress. Once my site is completed, you will find quality photos and insights into improving your photography skills. This site will also contain information about aviation, flight simulation, weather and flight information services (FSS). I will be uploading real life stories about flight information services spanning over thirty years of experience in Quebec and Canada’s North. These stories will be accompanied with photos that I took over the years. I will also share my passion for books.

I am looking forward to your visit in the coming weeks.

François