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THE CIX VFR CLUB SURVEY 2025:- Summary is available on the
Forum in the Members Bar. 38 members submitted returns.
VATSIM's Code
of Conduct was updated in October 2024. They require
we read and inwardly digest.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has officially launched,
bringing significant updates. The new release focuses on
enhanced realism, including improved weather dynamics, more
detailed terrain, and additional tools for exploring the world
visually. It's fair to say it's had some teething issues, so we
look forward to seeing those ironed out! If you've had a chance
to try it, we'd love to hear your thoughts!
If you are flying in the USA/Canada, make sure you are aware of
VATUSA's trialing of real world Common Traffic Advisory
Frequency (CTAF). See
VATSIM's official announcement
and there's a link to a video in
The Friday Rotary club
thread on the forum.
The file size limit for the Screenshot Competition has been increased. We look forward to seeing your entries!
CEO.
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The Club runs informal group flights on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, alternate Thursdays and Fridays at present. These
are mostly tours of interesting places with spectacular scenery,
with the occasional tricky landing thrown in. Whilst flying,
members enjoy informal chat and banter on our Teamspeak channel,
which makes these events very sociable. New members are always
very welcome on these tours and beginners are given all the help
they need to get going. The current tours are listed on the
simple calendar on the right.
On Wednesdays, as well as the evening tour, we operate lunchtime
"on demand" workshop flights for new members and new pilots when
there is a request for them, to ease them into the world of
on-line flying with other pilots and Air traffic Control (ATC).
It's the ATC that often gets new pilots all nervous, just the
same as in the real world and these sessions are designed to
help overcome nerves. Similar help is also available on our
other weekly flight nights, but the workshop flights concentrate
specifically on getting new pilots airborne and comfortable in
the on-line world.
Max has set up practical training on Thursday evenings, all
aspects of circuit joins and procedures. Alternate weeks are
with "Club ATC" and "No ATC" (unmanned airfield).The aim is to
help you understand (new comers) and practice joining a circuit.
If we have more A/C flying you will also get the chance to deal
with other traffic. They are informal using JoinFS. NOT online.
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As June comes to a close, commercial VFR traffic in the north of
England and Scotland returns to normal levels, and the air taxi
business breathes a sigh of relief, all materials and people
having been delivered safely!
Thanks are due to Neville for creating a challenging and
involving event.
CEO
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