Test Post...

Need to get a maintenance crew to my 747-C. We were having trouble with our ILS and was too high on final. Discovered and aircraft on the runway and made a avoidance go around. Made another approach and blew every tire on the right main gear.

Just testing the Lounge after a problem.

We are going to be here for a few days, Maintance says that the main landing gear stut needs to be replaced.

Tom.. I emailed you yesterday with a question. Waiting for your response.. LOL

Hi folks, just arrived from Tokyo this morning and overshot the 24R approach. I made a 180 left turn and ended up mistaking the woodford approach for manchester. Fell well below the minimum safe altitude (167ft) and almost went for a nice day out in the peak district... Deep shit i think!

It is time for us to depart Manchester and head to Tokyo, then Christchurch.

Dont worry about your overshoot, I am sure the locals will forgive you. I did something very similar last week avoiding that aircraft intruding onto the runway.

John

Have just returned from a couple of weeks visiting Mums and Dads in the UK. Having Gary Summons' Manchester airport on my FS, I simply had to have a pint or two at the Airport pub whilst there. I presume most of you know it, but for those who don't, there's a nice looking pub adjacent to the end of runway 6L/24R called the Airport. The first surprise was that they charged for car parking - 3 quid for an hour with a couple refunded at the bar, or 5 quid for longer with 3 refunded. (as I remember it) In 40 years of world wide drinking I've never, but never, had to pay for a pub car park. Surprise number 2 was the convivial atmosphere. I honestly thought I was in one of these places where you could pick up anything that had fallen from the back of a wagon - even to requesting it in your own colour. Not so much by the pub, but certainly by the clientelle. A shifty bunch and no mistake. Surprise No.3. Only 2 choices of beer, both warmed nicely for those cold winter days, and one that would make a Newfoundland foggy day look like a view through cristal. I have to say I was bitterly disappointed. Surprise No.4 was when we left. Taxiing up to 24R to take off, I was absolutely gob smacked to see the pub garden jam packed with people. I realise it was a sunny Sunday afternoon, but I swear they must have been on water. Surely some of them must have realised the beer was rubbish !! If anyone has had the privilidge to have used this establishment in the past, (at 2 quid a time, or 3 quid), please let me know. If they don't make it 3 quid and 4 quid, I might just go back (with a bag of ice) for old times sake. Happy flying. Ron

Perhaps I called at a bad time, but the beer was warm and I could see further through a Newfoundland mist than I could through the plastic glass I was given. (Yes - plastic)

Hi Manchester Hub,

We here at the Gatwick Hub have a dedicated on-line server for ALL Noble Air Hub pilots to use. Feel free to drop in, most evenings some of us are they. Current IP for it is 84.66.92.236 or check www.nagfshost.fsworld.co.uk for the latest address.

Hope to see you there

Gary Welland

GOOD LUCK UMU IGBO.I DON PASS HERE OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Hi Ron Well, I'm afraid your experience does not surprise me. Serious students of the amber nectar take note. I thought when originally perusing your note that you were referring to Tom and myself as a 'shifty lot', true in my case!! I must say that the three 'local' airports I use, namely Newcastle, Prestwick and Glasgow have pretty reasonable catering arrangements and not too expensive. In fact, recently waiting for a flight to Zanthe at Glagow - delayed as turtles had invaded the runway, we found an excellent bar by the gate, very thoughtful. Sorry that EGCC did not provide similar service. Stick to the Hub Lounge. Regards Hugh

The following Press Release has just been issued.

NOBLE AIR VA 10th ANNIVERSARY.

Shortly, Noble Air, one of the, if not the, oldest virtual airlines will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary. It was founded on 4th June 1994 by Tim Virkler flying out of San Francisco, using a Learjet 35A.

Since that time Noble Air has grown out of all recognition. It now operates from a series of Hubs, currently 19, covering the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, Pacific and Russia. Each Hub being run by a Hub Captain, who in some cases is aided by Assistant Hub Captains, and operate as “mini virtual airlines”, each with its own Route Schedule. The overall management is governed by an elected Board of Directors, thus it is true to say that is run by and on behalf of its pilots.

Its fleet consists of 34 types of aircraft, ranging from Boeing 777 and 747’s, right down to the Maule M7-260 Amphibian, and including the Augusta 109A MkII helicopter, each painted in the distinctive colours of Noble Air. Thus offering Pilots an exceptionally wide variety of flying experiences.

Included in the celebrations will be a Multi-Player Event at SFO and a Transatlantic Challenge. A more detailed history, memorabilia etc. and more information on the celebrations will be found on our website at :-http://www.nobleord.com/noble10th/home.asp.

Noble Air are always recruiting pilots, of all abilities, although some Hubs are fully staffed, there are vacancies available somewhere. This, along with the possibility to transfer between Hubs gives a huge choice of routes on which to fly. More details regarding joining can be found at www.nobleair.com.

Hello Everybody

With Noble air we have somewhere in the region of some 500+ Virtual pilots. To which it seems that only a handful of us actually do any online Noble flights.

We need the Support, every pilot on all hubs have modems and access to the net. How else do they log their hours :-lol

In this support all I am suggesting is that at least for 1 hour over the weekends you all come join in the noble flyins.

it not important how good or bad you fly,land,navigate. just come in and have some fun.

Lets face whats the point on spending money for internet service and games which multi-play if you dont use em.

Come on in have some real fun and fly at the same time. I have learnt more online about flying and software fixes, add-ons, etc just by having fun.

The few of us that do fly online are a great bunch and help and laugh.

GIVE US some SUPPORT Please.

Hope to see you online soon

Noble Pilot Tony.

500+ virtual pilots??????? Where you find them?

Please could you inform your pilots that over Christmas period more Noble pilots need to fly online.

further information via

http://www.nobleair.com/hubs/lgw

we use teamspeak and have ATC (for Fun)

It really is good and need to get more hubs involved.

Every one is welcome and the server is 24/7

Thanks in Advance

Tony (na3684g)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Hi Joe

Taking in to account the amount of hubs Noble have, just checking out the rosters for each gives one massive amount of Virtual pilots. some real ones thrown in there as well.

All the hubs I have been to and the guys who come in and flyonline Including the president of noble.

Thats some collection of pilots. i am thinking of counting them all after the festive.

Could be a real task, as i do not think there is a complete data sheet of all the plilots and their respected ranks.

ATB and hope to see you online real soon.

Just stopped in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Hey guys how you doing.

If you guys got team speak besides using voice to chat you could also get loads of Software offers, help offers, tips and tricks, updates etc:

Come visit the Gatwick Hub and you may find out theres more to flying on your own. Fly in real time on a 24/7 server and when needed we also run ATC.

Fly your own routes but with others in the sky that are alive no simulated. Get bunch of guys from all over the world. And i mean all over....

Come give us a look and brighten up Flight simming. you will be blown away with some of the things we know and have got, and share.

Hope to see you all soon.

NA3684G Tony

Due to a computer problem, there will be no site updates for a few days

Tom.

To All At Manchester Hub

Come fly on-line with other pilots from Noble Air. Hosted by Gatwick Hub but open to all Hub pilots. Check out http://egkk.hopto.org

Please you online I hope

G-AZZA

Noble Air Splash Screens available on flightsim.com

I have created two sets of Noble Air splash screens that are now available on flightsim.com. Complete instructions for installation are included in each zip file. Our really cool CEO Joe Fritsch has also agreed to post these here on the main site. If you want them now use the search feature and look in the FS2004 Splash Screens. Search for either "Noble Air Splash Screens" or "Ms. Dale R. Carlson". Also included is a file listing my 30 reasons for why you should fly for Noble Air.

These are designed for use with a splash screen randomizer but can also be used singly.

I have posted a third set of Noble Air Splash Screens on flightsim.com. Use the search feature for "Noble Air" and they will be the only ones that come up under the FS2004 Splash Screens. As of today there have been 76 downloads of the first two sets.

There is going to be a flyin at the Boston Hub this weekend. It will start at 9pm JST, 12noon zulu and 8am EDT. This seems to be the best time for everone. At the start of the flyin, you will depart from the loaction of your choice and head toward KBOS. An hour flight is suggested for this event. You will recieve ATC instructions as you approach. Please visit teamspeak to get the IP address for the host.

I hope to see you online!

John Budlong NA4056G AHC Ops BOS

As of 26 June 2005 the Multiplayer host will not show an IP number.

nava.hopto.org put this into IP address in FS

http://nava.hopto.org is the host info page

Flight simulator 2002 and 2004 both work via this and stops every one hunting for an number which changes to often.

This info is Thanks to Gary Welland who first got this running.

nava stands for Noble Air Virtual Airline

Atb Tony (NA3684G)

We at the Boston hub would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. We hope to see you at the Grand Canyon next weekend

Request to Join but emails to Tom Stuchbury are bouncing back as unable to contact Tom.

Main Sim - FS2004

Pilot Skills - Used to fly for Noble Air 3 -4 years ago and was made a Senior Pilot (Have still got a copy of the certificate to prove it)

Current Skills - getting back into flying again and loving it, can still fly and manage to take off and land without any problems.

Can still navigate my way around the Country and overseas.

Can Tom contact me about rejoining.

Tom Stewart

Tom,

I can't understand why we are unable to contact each other. I've replied to your e-mails, the last one being dated 16th July.

In fact if you look at the "Assignment", "Hub Roster" and "News" pages of this website, you'll find that you have been entered as an Active Pilot.

Please try to e-mail me again. If all else fails, post a reply here.

Tom.

Hi Guys,

Just a message to announce that the Gatwick Hub is running a Christmas Flyin from Father Christmas' Grotto in Norway to Scotland on 11th December starting at 1900zulu.We will be providing friendly ATC :-)

The link to the webpage is http://www.nobleair.com/hubs/lgw/Christmas_Flyin.htm

I hope some of you will be able to join us.

Cheers

Roger

Just a reminder for the Float-plane Flyin this Sunday afternoon September 3rd.

Link to the Flyin Page: http://www.nobleair.com/hubs/lgw/Floatplane_Flyin.html

We hope to see you there

Roger

Hello? Anyone about? Mine's a pint Dolores! Just got back from LOWI where RCV3 tried to vector me straight into a mountain and then had the cheek to complain about course and altitude deviation. Should have gone for the non-vectored option. However, still in one piece and ready for a pint of the foaming amber. Anyone else? Hugh

Hi Hugh,

Couldn't have seen you in the corner - must be all the dust and cobwebs. I'll try to get it cleaned up, afraid the old place has got a little neglected.

Anyway, good to see you back!!!

Tom

Just got back from Paris after experiencing low viz. haze all the way there and back with fairly severe chop. Upset some passengers gin! Och weel! A pint of Blind Navigator Dolores! Cheers Tom, I think the dust and cobwebs add to the ambience. Regards Hugh

Just had an urgent request from the expat community in Cyprus. They can't get any decent black pudding out there. How about arranging a fresh delivery on our next flight to Larnaca? Any takers?

Tom.

Hi Tom Got the urgent message. Just about to pop off to Larnaca, fortunately only 85 PAX so 16000lb. Black Puddings in cargo hold and an extra 3000lb. in Baggage! That's gonna cause a real surprize to the baggage handlers at Larnaca. Incidentally we could not get any puds from Bury in time (imposters anyway) so we got a couple of truckfuls from our Cumbrian supplier (to The Queen no less). Pip Pip! See you in the bar later. Hugh

Hi, I've just had this information sent from the Gatwick Hub. If anyone is interested, follow the link below.

TAKKER DE (Thank you) ANGBAND FLYIN

SUNDAY EVENING 20th MAY

1900 BST (1800 Zulu/GMT)

This flyin is in the way of a tribute to Thomas (SittingSparrow) for providing us with our TS and FSHost server for so long. We will still be able to use Angband for this event.

We will fly from Gatwick to Gardermoen Airport (ENGM) in Oslo Norway. This will be an ATC controlled flight using Teamspeak. Pilots from other European Hubs may choose to fly from their Hub airports and receive ATC on arrival at Oslo. The flight will take place in actual time to give an evening dusk arrival. The return flight will be an option.

Open the Flyin Webpage from the link immediately below. Let us making this a successful and memorable event.

Link to Flyin Webpage: http://www.nobleair.com/hubs/lgw/May_Flyin.htm

Hi All Just returned from Nairobi - long flight - so... a pint of 'hows yer father' Dolores and a nosebag of black puddin' and mushy peas. What do you mean - we sent it all to Cyprus! Anyone from here fancy the flyin on the 20th? Sounds like fun. Hugh

Hi Folks,

Just been on a follow-up flight to Larnaca, seems like they got one huge complaint.

Hugh, you forgot the godd old English Mustard, the local stuff just don't do the Black Puddings justice!! Had Dolores make up a couple of gallons of it (to her special recipe) and am just about to do another delivery trip.

Pity about the flyin on the 20th. but me and the wife sail on the 18th to cruise the Norwegian Fjords for 10 days. Maybe next time. It'll make a change from flying!!!

Tom

Has Tom got lost in a Norwegian Fjord?? Perhaps captured by the Vikings!

Nat, I'm not long back home from a trip to the UK and was wondering myself. Tom, if you're "tempoarily unsure of your position" please get in touch and we'll club together and send out an aviation posse. On a more serious note, if your health is the cause of your absence, then I'm sure we would all wish you a fast recovery. Ron

Glad to see you back Tom.

Thanks, Nat, it's good to be back. Thought at one point I wsan't going to manage to get it all together again!!

Tom

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