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FLIGHT LESSONS
The Art of Instrument Flying
CFI Ben Ippolito joins the CP crew as regular lesson writer and presents his first lesson on Parallel Runway Operations this issue. As we fly with other pilots more and more online these days, knowing how to operate safely at airports with parallel runways becomes crucial!
Flight Instructor
Today we focus on those options available to a pilot when the weather threatens to fall below VMC conditions en-route as we explore Meteorological Decision Making.
THIS ISSUES REVIEWS
• Wilco’s CRJ 2004
• Flight1’s Cessna 441 Conquest II
• Vmax 747-200 2nd Generation
• Shockwave’s Wings of Power
PLUS ALL THIS!
• News and New Releases
• Horton’s Hints
• Pull Out Poster
• Bill Stack’s Column
• INBOX
November 2004
VOLUME 8 - ISSUE 11

“Of Mountains & Valleys”
Ever wondered why there seem to be more and more flight sim enthusiasts ‘moving down’ from the high altitude flying in their Jumbo jets, 737’s and other assorted ‘pax haulers’ into the realm of general aviation flying? Perhaps they are embracing the Terrain Mesh phenomenon!

Australian Flight Simulation Expo Report
We visited the first ever Australian Simulation Expo. There was a good turnout for the event, held in a prime position in the Sydney airport terminal. Find out who was on show and what you missed out on!

Recent Changes & Improvements to X-Plane
Chuck Bodeen explores the latest rounds of improvements, enhancements and new additions to the world of X-Plane. When the X-plane documentation isn’t keeping pace with the software itself, you can rely on Chuck to keep you current!

Enhancing FS2004 Clouds
Peter Matters describes the process of how he enhanced FS2004’s default clouds for a more realistic appearance. Don’t miss this one if you love tweaking your sim.

VATSIM Convention 2004
Flight sim expos and conventions are everywhere! The premier online ATC group, VATSIM, held their 2004 conference “Downunder” recently. Lionel Rockman was there to report on the action.

The Best of British
Join Peter Dodds as he takes you flying and exploring the best that Britain has to offer in Flight Simulator. What are you waiting for? Get that prop spinning now and head over to page 62!

Power Line Patrolling
Patrolling and checking power lines is a task undertaken by many skilled pilots around the world every day! It is a hazardous task that requires the highest levels of pilot skill and judgement.

From the EDITOR..

November already… Our Combat Sim Guru, Derek Davis, is busy compiling our full review of UbiSoft’s Pacific Fighters title for the December issue. In accordance with that release, we are giving away some great Pacific Fighters prize packs, and the time to enter is now! Be sure to check out the competition details in this month’s issue and get your entry in to win free Pacific Fighters titles and a cool Saitek controller system!

I must send kudos to Mark Jakubowski, our magazine manager in the USA, and Adrian Lazzarotto, our magazine manager in Australia. Both these gentleman do a great job ensuring subscribers receive their issues right across the globe and handle enquiries relating to their subscriptions. Keep up the great work!

This month we also welcome a new member to the team. Ben Ippolito, a certified flight instructor, will now be writing our instrument flying lessons on a regular basis. His first lesson is featured in this month’s issue and offers some excellent instruction on Parallel Runway Operations. Additionally, Ben has also found time to review the new CRJ 2004 package. Welcome aboard!

Please enjoy the November issue, our 62nd issue of Computer Pilot Magazine. I think once the 75th issue rolls around, we will do something extra special for you all… but for now, ensure your seat trays are locked in the upright position, your seat belt is fastened and enjoy the rest of the journey.

Dean Bielanowski
Editor



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