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Today's SummaryDerrick Medlin - 1077
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| Domicile: | Kansas City (KMCI) |
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| Total Flight Hours: | 1754.3 |
| Hire Date: | March 09, 2008 |
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Flight 608
PiRep # 53462: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 18th, 2013 20:59 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 IAE Untitled
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 11.1 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 3696 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 2:32GMT
Taking off at 2:41GMT
Touching down at 4:47GMT at 121 kts at a rate of -105 ft/min
Parked at 4:49GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 20,680 lbs.
Fuel Used: 12,847 lbs. (62.1)%
Route: LDN J134 COLNS J6 BWG WILDER6
Cruising Altitude: 36000
Cruise Speed: 259 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 259 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.79
That had to be the bumpiest ride on descent I have ever had. I almost needed my own airsick bag!
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 IAE Untitled
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 11.1 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 3696 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 2:32GMT
Taking off at 2:41GMT
Touching down at 4:47GMT at 121 kts at a rate of -105 ft/min
Parked at 4:49GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- IND_34_CTR (David Stone - 119.550)
- MEM_1_CTR (Eric Bolt - 133.650)
- MEM_APP (Cardin Pelletier - 125.800)
Fuel Loaded: 20,680 lbs.
Fuel Used: 12,847 lbs. (62.1)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 20,679.97 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 683 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -100
Extra Fuel: 3000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 683 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -100
Extra Fuel: 3000
ZFW: 129750
Route: LDN J134 COLNS J6 BWG WILDER6
Cruising Altitude: 36000
Cruise Speed: 259 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 259 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.79
That had to be the bumpiest ride on descent I have ever had. I almost needed my own airsick bag!
PiRep # 53436: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 17th, 2013 3:47 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 IAE Untitled
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 10.7 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 3169 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 10:40GMT
Taking off at 10:52GMT
Touching down at 12:32GMT at 130 kts at a rate of -414 ft/min
Parked at 12:37GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 17,538 lbs.
Fuel Used: 11,189 lbs. (63.8)%
Route: GOETZ BNA J42 BKW RHODE CSN RAVNN3
Cruising Altitude: 35000
Cruise Speed: 256 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 256 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
Tough night in the ol' BUS. She wanted to do her own cruise altitude thing again. Good thing I pay attention or I would have been at FL190 for the last third of the flight.
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 IAE Untitled
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 10.7 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 3169 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 10:40GMT
Taking off at 10:52GMT
Touching down at 12:32GMT at 130 kts at a rate of -414 ft/min
Parked at 12:37GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- MEM_CTR (Cardin Pelletier - 133.650)
- IND_34_CTR (David Stone - 119.550)
Fuel Loaded: 17,538 lbs.
Fuel Used: 11,189 lbs. (63.8)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 17,538.01 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 683 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: 50
Extra Fuel: 3000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 683 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: 50
Extra Fuel: 3000
ZFW: 129750
Route: GOETZ BNA J42 BKW RHODE CSN RAVNN3
Cruising Altitude: 35000
Cruise Speed: 256 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 256 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
Tough night in the ol' BUS. She wanted to do her own cruise altitude thing again. Good thing I pay attention or I would have been at FL190 for the last third of the flight.
PiRep # 53405: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 15th, 2013 18:48 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A321 Airbus Industrie F-WWBG (Housecolors)
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 13.2 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 5130 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 55 reports
Pushing back at 21:48GMT
Taking off at 21:58GMT
Touching down at 0:59GMT at 124 kts at a rate of -105 ft/min
Parked at 1:02GMT
Fuel Loaded: 27,248 lbs.
Fuel Used: 19,032 lbs. (69.8)%
Route: THNDR2 THNDR LAL J73 SZW J20 MGM IGB MEM J41 SGF TYGER6
Cruising Altitude: 36000
Cruise Speed: 263 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 263 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
OMG! What a disaster this flight was. I set something wrong in the FMC had to fight with it the entire cruise segment to remain at cruise altitude. Seemed like everytime the WX reloaded it would try to descend to 7000.
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A321 Airbus Industrie F-WWBG (Housecolors)
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 13.2 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 5130 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 55 reports
Pushing back at 21:48GMT
Taking off at 21:58GMT
Touching down at 0:59GMT at 124 kts at a rate of -105 ft/min
Parked at 1:02GMT
Fuel Loaded: 27,248 lbs.
Fuel Used: 19,032 lbs. (69.8)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 27,248.49 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 1080 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -50
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 147326
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 1080 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -50
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 147326
Route: THNDR2 THNDR LAL J73 SZW J20 MGM IGB MEM J41 SGF TYGER6
Cruising Altitude: 36000
Cruise Speed: 263 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 263 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
OMG! What a disaster this flight was. I set something wrong in the FMC had to fight with it the entire cruise segment to remain at cruise altitude. Seemed like everytime the WX reloaded it would try to descend to 7000.
PiRep # 53396: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 15th, 2013 12:05 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
OVER 250
Average Frame Rate: 11.3 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 1980 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 12:32GMT
Taking off at 12:41GMT
Touching down at 13:41GMT at 124 kts at a rate of -222 ft/min
Parked at 13:45GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 14,963 lbs.
Fuel Used: 7,463 lbs. (49.9)%
Route: JAX4 OMN MLB BLUFI1
Cruising Altitude: 27000
Cruise Speed: 264 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 264 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
Fly with the Execs night!
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
OVER 250
Average Frame Rate: 11.3 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 1980 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 12:32GMT
Taking off at 12:41GMT
Touching down at 13:41GMT at 124 kts at a rate of -222 ft/min
Parked at 13:45GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- JAX_TWR (James Ezell - 118.300)
- JAX_10_CTR (Howard Snider - 135.050)
- MIA_3_CTR (Ken Bambach - 132.250)
- MIA_V1_APP (Fred Michaels - 124.850)
Fuel Loaded: 14,963 lbs.
Fuel Used: 7,463 lbs. (49.9)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 14,963.44 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 277 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -40
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 277 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -40
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Route: JAX4 OMN MLB BLUFI1
Cruising Altitude: 27000
Cruise Speed: 264 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 264 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
Fly with the Execs night!
PiRep # 53391: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 15th, 2013 11:54 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 10.3 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 1775 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 11:00GMT
Taking off at 11:11GMT
Touching down at 12:03GMT at 128 kts at a rate of -444 ft/min
Parked at 12:07GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 14,963 lbs.
Fuel Used: 6,428 lbs. (43)%
Route: ARKES1 ARKES ORL POGIE1
Cruising Altitude: 29000
Cruise Speed: 262 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 262 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.76
Group Flight: Fly with the Execs!
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 10.3 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 1775 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 11:00GMT
Taking off at 11:11GMT
Touching down at 12:03GMT at 128 kts at a rate of -444 ft/min
Parked at 12:07GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- MIA_V_APP (Ron Henderson - 124.850)
- MIA_3_CTR (Ken Bambach - 132.250)
- JAX_10_CTR (Howard Snider - 135.050)
- JAX_TWR (James Ezell - 118.300)
Fuel Loaded: 14,963 lbs.
Fuel Used: 6,428 lbs. (43)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 14,963.44 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 277 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -40
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 277 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -40
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Route: ARKES1 ARKES ORL POGIE1
Cruising Altitude: 29000
Cruise Speed: 262 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 262 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.76
Group Flight: Fly with the Execs!
PiRep # 53378: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 14th, 2013 4:43 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 9.2 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 1911 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 3:36GMT
Taking off at 4:04GMT
Touching down at 4:43GMT at 120 kts at a rate of -351 ft/min
Parked at 4:48GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 13,094 lbs.
Fuel Used: 6,345 lbs. (48.5)%
Route: POM7 DAG CLARR2
Cruising Altitude: 29000
Cruise Speed: 246 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 246 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.77
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 9.2 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 1911 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 3:36GMT
Taking off at 4:04GMT
Touching down at 4:43GMT at 120 kts at a rate of -351 ft/min
Parked at 4:48GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- LAX_CTR (Aaron Cannata - 125.800)
Fuel Loaded: 13,094 lbs.
Fuel Used: 6,345 lbs. (48.5)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 13,094.44 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 171 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: 50
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 171 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: 50
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Route: POM7 DAG CLARR2
Cruising Altitude: 29000
Cruise Speed: 246 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 246 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.77
PiRep # 53345: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 12th, 2013 4:18 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320-200 IAE METRO
ACARS Version: 1300
OVER 250
Average Frame Rate: 22.9 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2482 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 13:19GMT
Taking off at 13:30GMT
Touching down at 14:42GMT at 115 kts at a rate of -420 ft/min
Parked at 14:46GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 16,483 lbs.
Fuel Used: 8,475 lbs. (51.4)%
Route: TEX1 TUL CNU JHAWK6
Cruising Altitude: 35000
Cruise Speed: 245 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 245 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.77
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320-200 IAE METRO
ACARS Version: 1300
OVER 250
Average Frame Rate: 22.9 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2482 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 13:19GMT
Taking off at 13:30GMT
Touching down at 14:42GMT at 115 kts at a rate of -420 ft/min
Parked at 14:46GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- REG_E_APP (Jim Zimmer - 125.050)
- FTW_CTR (Christos Kokkinomagoulos - 135.750)
- KC_41A_CTR (Wes Miles - 132.320)
- KC_I_APP (Jason Helkenberg - 120.950)
- KC_APP (Dristin Rose - 120.950)
Fuel Loaded: 16,483 lbs.
Fuel Used: 8,475 lbs. (51.4)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 16,477.35 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 400 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -60
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 125486
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 400 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -60
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 125486
Route: TEX1 TUL CNU JHAWK6
Cruising Altitude: 35000
Cruise Speed: 245 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 245 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.77
PiRep # 53333: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 11th, 2013 12:50 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 13.2 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2459 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 11:15GMT
Taking off at 11:31GMT
Touching down at 12:38GMT at 119 kts at a rate of -520 ft/min
Parked at 12:45GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 17,162 lbs.
Fuel Used: 8,319 lbs. (48.5)%
Route: RACER3 DOSOA TUL UKW1
Cruising Altitude: 36000
Cruise Speed: 243 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 243 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
So, 16min late, out and in. This new Airbus X will require a bit of pre departure planning before pushback. I still am thrilled with it though.
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 13.2 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2459 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 11:15GMT
Taking off at 11:31GMT
Touching down at 12:38GMT at 119 kts at a rate of -520 ft/min
Parked at 12:45GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- FTW_CTR (Mark Jeffreys - 135.750)
Fuel Loaded: 17,162 lbs.
Fuel Used: 8,319 lbs. (48.5)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 17,162.19 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 400 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -90
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 10 / Hold Minutes: 10
Route Distance: 400 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -90
Extra Fuel: 4000
ZFW: 129750
Route: RACER3 DOSOA TUL UKW1
Cruising Altitude: 36000
Cruise Speed: 243 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 243 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
So, 16min late, out and in. This new Airbus X will require a bit of pre departure planning before pushback. I still am thrilled with it though.
PiRep # 53313: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 11th, 2013 0:40 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
OVER 250
Average Frame Rate: 11.9 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2815 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 0:44GMT
Taking off at 1:03GMT
Touching down at 2:13GMT at 119 kts at a rate of -271 ft/min
Parked at 2:25GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
Fuel Loaded: 12,337 lbs.
Fuel Used: 9,917 lbs. (80.4)%
Route: MDW7 MZV IRK BQS4
Cruising Altitude: 24000
Cruise Speed: 283 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 283 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.74
Second flight with AIrbus X Extended. This cockpit became a very busy place.
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
OVER 250
Average Frame Rate: 11.9 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2815 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 0:44GMT
Taking off at 1:03GMT
Touching down at 2:13GMT at 119 kts at a rate of -271 ft/min
Parked at 2:25GMT
VATSIM ATC Contact with:
- MDW_GND (Evan Waldron - 121.650)
- CHI_1_APP (Andrew Sangster - 128.450)
Fuel Loaded: 12,337 lbs.
Fuel Used: 9,917 lbs. (80.4)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 12,336.70 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 1 / Hold Minutes: 0
Route Distance: 351 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -60
Extra Fuel: 2000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 1 / Hold Minutes: 0
Route Distance: 351 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -60
Extra Fuel: 2000
ZFW: 129750
Route: MDW7 MZV IRK BQS4
Cruising Altitude: 24000
Cruise Speed: 283 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 283 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.74
Second flight with AIrbus X Extended. This cockpit became a very busy place.
PiRep # 53297: Approved by Dave Nichols on June 10th, 2013 0:09 UTC
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 14.6 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2433 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 11:11GMT
Taking off at 11:30GMT
Touching down at 12:32GMT at 129 kts at a rate of -368 ft/min
Parked at 12:39GMT
Fuel Loaded: 12,337 lbs.
Fuel Used: 8,459 lbs. (68.6)%
Route: LAKES6 SPI MOTIF3
Cruising Altitude: 29000
Cruise Speed: 261 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 261 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78
FS Version: FSX
Equipment Used: Airbus A320 United Airlines N405UA
ACARS Version: 1300
Average Frame Rate: 14.6 frames/sec
Time Paused: 0 reports
Time 1x: 2433 reports
Time 2x: 0 reports
Time 4x: 0 reports
Pushing back at 11:11GMT
Taking off at 11:30GMT
Touching down at 12:32GMT at 129 kts at a rate of -368 ft/min
Parked at 12:39GMT
Fuel Loaded: 12,337 lbs.
Fuel Used: 8,459 lbs. (68.6)%
Recommended Fuel calculated to 12,336.70 lbs. based on the following inputs:
Taxi Minutes: 1 / Hold Minutes: 0
Route Distance: 351 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -60
Extra Fuel: 2000
ZFW: 129750
Taxi Minutes: 1 / Hold Minutes: 0
Route Distance: 351 / Alternate: 0
Wind Component: -60
Extra Fuel: 2000
ZFW: 129750
Route: LAKES6 SPI MOTIF3
Cruising Altitude: 29000
Cruise Speed: 261 IAS
Average Ground Speed: 261 kts. / Average Mach Speed: 0.78