"FLIGHT SIMULATOR WEEKEND 2008"

[FsxCaptainLukas]

Why does all these people use 2D panels? It's the most un-realistic way for flight simulator!

[MiniclipTV]

Any place that you can hire to build in your house... In the U.S.

[rovpilot1]

Keep em coming, i like your videos!

toppertje!!



[tinyman12323]

LMAO 2:56 the guy is trying to turn with the yoke! LMFAOLMFAO

[Vorox144]

@tinyman12323 he is a kid so He probably noob

[fsxUSnavy]

I want the F16 cockpit!

[airste172]

Obviously, everyone here loves flying and just as obvious is the fact that all this hardware requires a lot of time, effort, skill and especially expense. Considering what simulation requires, I confess that I really don't understand why many people would bother doing this instead of just getting real flight training and becoming real pilots. If you love aviation that much and are willing to make such an investment, why not just be a pilot?

[AlexAlberto]

@airste172

Well..the answer is very easy my friend..! Many of these guy's are over their fifthy's..many other younger ones because of one or other medical reasons,(think about eye sight, color blind,etc) other because they do not have "high education with math"..and i must tell you that lot of the teenagers here are going to study Aviation; either pilot or AT controller.... And finaly i'am telling you that there are LOT of ex-pilots (even ex-Airline Captains) that are practicing this hobby...

[airste172]

@AlexAlberto In the USA (where I am), a large portion of aviators are in their 50s and well beyond because they can now afford the time and expense to fly. No pilots that I've ever known are particularly good at math. There is now a "Light Sport" class of license here that does not require a medical certificate and teenagers who can afford elaborate simulation gear generally prefer to invest in real flight training. Perhaps there are some hidden reasons for such popularity of simulation there.

[chaer76]

@AlexAlberto well said Alex Alberto, I agree with you.

[AlexAlberto]

@chaer76 Thanks my friend!

[801AV8R]

@AlexAlberto Agreed. I am actually a real world pilot as well and I do get regular hours. Flight simulator gives me a chance to practice approaches, navigation, flight planning, etc. for free. It's also a hobby I have had since I was about 8 years old. So, the passion never goes away AND it has a practical side.

At least, this is the case for me.

[swa5297]

@airste172 Why didn't all the people who play golf on the weekends become professional golfers? There are a multitude of reasons for somebody not going into aviation for a career especially considering the state of the industry today. That being said as people have already pointed out there are many real pilots who fly flight simulator.

[airste172]

@swa5297 Since you brought up weekend golfers, I must point out the fact that professional or not, they are REALLY PLAYING GOLF instead of simulating it on some gizmo in their living room. Yes, I enjoy simulation for a number of reasons and I also fly (private), but my setup is very basic using a yoke and pedals with a single monitor. I love gadgets also, but not as much as flying a real airplane. Hundreds of hours of simulation will never equal one hour of the real thing. ;)

[swa5297]

@airste172 And I and other flight simmers are REALLY SIMULATING FLIGHT. We happen to enjoy simulating flight I don't see how anybody can assume the right to say that it's somehow not legitimate enough. I enjoy flying real planes probably just as much as you do my only concern is that I don't think its excusable to look down on what people decide to spend their time doing. I simply don't see the need or effectiveness of judging somebody's passion as a waste of time.

[airste172]

@swa5297 If I'm "looking down" at anyone, it's only because that's the only way I can see them from an actual cockpit at altitude. I have no need or desire to be excused by you or anyone else for what I think or say, PARTICULARLY if I haven't said anything of the sort that you've mentioned.

[jmclarke1]

@airste172, actually that is how I got my start in flying real airplanes. Took a flight in an F-14 flight simulator and got hooked, then bought fsx for the home computer, a couple weeks later started flight training and some 5 months after that earned a private pilot certificate. Simulators are used alot in instrument recurrent training in real life...is much cheaper staying instrument proficient in a simulator than in the real airplane :)

[airste172]

@jmclarke1 I'm hooked on flight sims too. Besides having countless benefits that are useful for real flight, it's a lot of fun. I just hope that those who truly enjoy simulation will not pass up any opportunity to do real flight because no amount of simulation can convey how amazing the real thing is. The funny thing is that my skill level, enjoyment and appreciation for simming grew enormously AFTER I learned how to fly for real. One just seems to help the other in both directions.

[jmclarke1]

@airste172 Indeed!

[jmclarke1]

Simulator is how I got started in real flying. Staying instrument proficient is much cheaper in flight sim than in a real plane.

[fsofnorway]

i think i have the best pc: windows 7 ultimate 64 bit, nvidia geforce 8600 gt 2 gb ram and suport physx and direct x 10.1 and shrader 4.1, amd athlon x2 64 2.66 ghz, 4,1 gb ram and 1 tb harddrive. :D

[musictone100]

thats awsome i wish i waas there iv bein playing for etliest 5 years

[drmrboy29]

Man i want to go there. As well as oskosh in the US.

[ak3hard]

Felicidades buen video

[jltfazt]

excellent organization. we should joint them. we can study and learn more about flying. I'll joint you soon. WONDERFUL.

[saulpilot]

Excelente reportaje Alex Felicidades

[gustavo87467357]

nice but i prefer real airplanes

[PilotGery1]

i hope i were there

[AlexanderShelton]

Hello Alex,

do you have any idea who creates the hardware for the simulator at 3:20? the complete setup?

Thank you

Alex

[cruzernator]

Untied States Armed Forces.

[OFFICIALGEEMACBEE]

WHY DIDNT I KNOW ABOUT THIS?

[MRmatthieu49]

the 737 cockpit was the best

[raoulshair]

Hi Alex,

Ik geniet altijd van je films.

Je weet er altijd iets leuks van te maken.

Gr Raoul

[AlexAlberto]

Thanks Raoul..! Ben je toevallig de derde zoon van

wijlen Captain Rob Richie? Bedankt voor de compliment, en "we always try harder" :)

[bandosbandos]

eey was het nog leuk in avidrome 2009 zaterdag ik ben het de gene die vroeg hoe de md 11 werkte gr ricky

[greenbak987]

it started on 3 lol

[td6983]

it didn't "start" on 3, it actually starts on "0". you just don't see the 2, 1, 0.

[OAL331]

Very nice video, it would be very nice to be again at Aviodrome, after 2 years !!!

[AlexAlberto]

This year we have it again in November

BE THERE...!!!

[FSebastiaan]

Prachtig overzicht Alex!!!

Vlieg je eigenlijk nog veel online???

Misschien ben ik er volgend jaar ook bij!

Ik had er sinds vorig jaar nog nooit van gehoord!

[FlightSimPro5]

zeker een hele mooie video.

Ik speel zelf natuurlijk ook heel veel FlightSimulator.

Groetjes

[scouserEFC81]

3:39 what panel/view is that? Is it 737 PMDG? also anyone know any companies that make those motion bases in this video?

[AlexAlberto]

Just GOOGLE and you will find...

[scouserEFC81]

erm thanks for the reply but that was of no help.

google what? "cockpit hulls" is that what he said? I've googled 737 panels etc but find nothing that shows pilot and most of FO in one view.

[ojomow]

Wow 1st it isn't even BOEING.

It an AIRBUS panel...

Google it and don't be lazy/

[scouserEFC81]

Wow thanks for the reply that was complete waste of time!! If your going to reply, try and actually read the comment first? Here's a refresh just for you.

"google what? I find nothing that shows pilot and most of FO in one view"

next time, dont bother.

[18vallancel]

Great video Alex

[KiranProductions]

HOLLAND NUMMER 1 OLE OLE !

[Scramble1974]

Congratulations from Spain Mr. Alex Alberto.I am preparing my cockpit about 737-800,is a fantastic hobby and day after day i´m enjoying in this simulator since many years ago. Congratulations and fantastics flights to everybody.See you in the air.

[AlexAlberto]

Gracias amigo de Espana. Usted va a traer su tremendo simulador hacia aca? WHAO... si piensa hacer asi deberia traer un camioneta mi llave...! Aparte del 747-200 analogo tengo aca un MD-11 que acaba de sacar en forma "boxed"...tambien el 747-400... un 767-300ER y un 737-700. El MD-11 es UNA NOTA...!!! quizas va a ser mi segundo avion preferido. Gracias por su reaccion amigo!

[dutchboi160890]

I was wondering where could i get the ALM and Air Curacao 747's online?? and are they compatible with FSX?

[AlexAlberto]

About the first question i must tell you that those two 747-200 are my very exclusives 747 paintings...ALM virtual has several aircrafts but NOT a 747...(the real company never had one)

Answering the second question: The 747-200 i fly in the past was NOT compatible with FSX...but now i understood that they have made some "patch" which make it possible to use it in FSX.

[FLIGHTCOMPANY]

Why only in europe? Is there one here in the USA?

[AlexAlberto]

There are a lot in the State,but maybe not so big as this one...

[FLIGHTCOMPANY]

Cool! Do you know any sites where I can get schedules and visits?

[mattytude93]

Sorry for double post. But can you come To england, London with all this stuff. I'll be down there like a shot. I'd even run there. But what i meant is Bring the convention to London?

[AlexAlberto]

Ha-haa...!!!! But i'am NOT the organizer my friend! I'am just the guy that did film the event... wish i could...

[mattytude93]

Im frikking 11 I started this hobby when i was 8 Now. im better at Formation and landing than my 16 year old brother. And my brothers been flying for Wow. Ages!

[Macinabit]

Some of these virtual sims must cost an arm and a leg, the one at point 3.14 for example must be more expensive than a standard car!

[FLIGHTCOMPANY]

These are day where I wish I had a fairy god parent. I would wish for these things.

[mitchellboon]

Je moet Havo hebben.En over de PMDG 747 Die is Paywere dus daar voor moet je betalen.Dat is net zo iets als je een broek pakt bij de C&A en je loopt er mee weg zonder te betalen.Het is dus Stelen.

[AlexAlberto]

Dankje Mario! Naast de 747-200 van Ready for Pushback heb ik ook een 747-400 van PDMG! Wat betreft stuur met gashandles kun je bij LHS terecht te Schiphol Oost. Kijk naar mijn video onder de naam: "Flight Simulator and Aviation Heaven" kun je zien wat er allemaal te koop is daar.

[planeboy737]

Great show. But is there parts of it thats are hands on. Do people let you try out your sims?

[AlexAlberto]

Oh yes...definetly...it's a MUST! Beside filming this clip i also did partisipate with my F.S. setup and i welcomed visitors to have a try-out on my setup! To partisipate during this annual "Flight Simulator Weekend" we MUST accept to involve visitors with the hobby, and most of us are happy doing that...

[golfcharlie232]

Some are really awesome !

[sleeper597]

excellent video Alex- thanks!, Really summed up what it was like at lelystadt this year.

[AlexAlberto]

Thanks my friend! Has been a pleasure not only filing this clip,but also to have partisipate..Wish they had it 3 times a year..!

Happy Holidays!

[moises0369]

Id rather just play some Ace Combat 5 which is way better. More action and better graphics.

[AlexAlberto]

Santa Claus will be in town december 25...(i hope) :-)

[dutchvolvofan]

echt top videos alex ecgt leuk gedaan :D

ben ook een fsx hobbyist en heb dan ook gewoon een joystick met een gashendel enzo :D

bent u ook wel is in de luchtvaarthobbyship geweest in aalsmeer ?

iuk ben namelijk ook helemaal gek van schaalmodellen van commerciele luchtvaartmaatschapijen

ben namelijk nu in opleiding op het vtoc fokker (Schiphol oost) voor vliegtuigonderhoudsmonteur bij de klm :)

ik ga over 8 maandjes bij de klm 3 jaar werk ervaring opdoen heb er zin in :D

[AlexAlberto]

Dankjewel vriend...!Vliegen met Joystick is ook prima hoor,maar ik vlieg met een stuur (stearing Yoke)omdat het meer realistisch is bij Boeing vliegtuigen. Bij Airbus is Joystick het meest realistisch. In Aalsmeer geweest? O ja hoor...zelfs toen ik nog steeds op Curacao woonde en hier in Ned. af en toe kwam.Formidabel dat je in opleiding bent,HOU VOL..mooie job voor later,bedrijven zitten te SPRINGEN voor solicitanten...! Ik heb op de 747-206 gewerkt toen hij voor de Fokker geb. stond in 2004.

[cjracer1000]

to particapte in worlds biggest flight simulator event lol XDXDXD

but great video 5******

[MD11pushback]

hey, alex!

great video, jhow much would i have liked to meet you and your great 747! i love your videos, let's se, what you bring up next!

5 stars!!

[AlexAlberto]

Next year during the next Flight Simulator Weekend amigo...! Yesterday i did upload a new one,but the language is "Papiamento" (the language my people speak in the Dutch Caribbean. Thanks again!

[askedenseje]

i would wish to come there and join you in your in the sim :P

[Stefan0n9]

This year was great again!

* dit jaar was weer geweldig! *

[BigDaddyLicious]

hahaha... mirami bezig ey ku KLM su MD-11.

Thanx Alex... hopi bon mes e ta ☺

[18227]

WOW,Que bien se ven todas las cosas de flight simulator,esos si que es un simulator espectacular!

[AlexAlberto]

Toditos estan a la venta si usted cae en la tentacion..(ja-ja-jaaa!!!)

[jef1500]

Mooi gemaakt alex!, 5/5!

[dbarl64]

Wish they had one in my town.

[KLM1021]

Kom je nog weer is online op IVAO?

[KLM1021]

Leuk filmpje Alex

[AlexAlberto]

Dankje Sander!

[hconcencion]

Hahaha,mi ta gosabo primo,bo kos no por ta malu...Waak den tur e vidnan ku mi a waak ayera esun dibo so no kier a pasa vloeiend.Mi a te asta puba via di mozilla(ku ta mas rapido tog ela pega un paar di biaha..Awor ey mi a purba atrobe anto awor si ela pasa bon,bon.Porta e wer aki banda no tabata bon(hahaha)Pero...ku e bon trabow..tremendo primo!!!!1

[AlexAlberto]

Danki Eddy! Bo mes sa,si e pasa bon serka otro hende tur parti di mundu,anto e MESTER ta bon ruman..! Kuminda Ibi,Achi i ur demas pa mi!

[Toto121982]

Alex, hopi bon hinká den otro!!! Atrobe mi a pèrdè FS-weekend, pa di 3 biaha :( . Danki pa pone ACV su B747-200 den kuminsamentu, hehehe. Hey otro kos, bo por a e-mail mi e dos kantikanan instrumental ku bo a uza den background dje video? Saludos!

[AlexAlberto]

Danki amigo... Si bo ke ta aden,bo mester "keda kas" no? Bueno, mi ta purba hinke den un ge-comprimeerde map i mande pa bo,te kuantu MB e por bai?

[Toto121982]

hahaha, keda kas? No yu, e experenshanan aki mi no ke kambianan pa nada di mundu.

Kon grandi e kantikanan ta? Kualke kos manda nan den dos email diferente...segunmi te ku 10MB so mi por tuma.

saludos for di Manila!

[eljojo123321]

Kon er niet bij zijn, gaaf filmpje man!

[AlexAlberto]

Jammer...volgend jaar misschien? :-)

[hconcencion]

Ale e reportaje ta bon ...pero e pega hopi serka mi eddy

[AlexAlberto]

Foei foei Eddy.Abo komo un homber tekniko di televishon e kos ei NO mag pasa,mester ta un problema ku sea bo computer of bo provider(?) Purba dos/tres dje otro video'nan wak si ea hasi meskos.Pero mi ta garantisa'bu ku e video aki ta bon si,pasobra entre ajera i awe (menos ku 24 ora) e la wordu mira ja pa 216 bia,i bo mes por lesa kiko e hendenan ta skibi'mi.Pero no unikamente di aki banda tambe di Aruba i Korsou,ningun reklamo dus Primo,ta serka bo mes e problema lo ta.Abrazos i kumindamentu!

[JohnnyT1]

Hey Alex, a very nice vid once again.I didn´t know, that there was an event like that in Netherlands, but thanks to your reporting skills I feel like I visited it and enjoyed it.

Best regards to the Netherlands.

[AlexAlberto]

Thank You John! It's worth to be here the next time...you will see or buy the latest gadgets on the FS market...Hope to see you next year!

[hffin]

Alweer een geweldige video Alex! Ben je toevallig nog bij de Dutchvacc stand geweest?

[AlexAlberto]

Weet je,doordat ik zelf ook heb meegedaan had ik (jammergenoeg) niet zoveel tijd om alles af te gaan,had ik wel dolgraag willen doen,en dan nog op een betere wijze zoals ik het nu gedaan heb. Zondag tegen 16:00 ben ik snel-snel rond gegaan om toch maar iets te hebben en ik filmde maar raak zonder naar de clubnamen te hebben gekeken.. Heb wel nagenoeg alles gemonteerd wat ik geschoten heb dus ik vrees dat ik jullie gemist hebben... :-( Bedankt voor de reactie!

[SniperOwnz]

hopi nice Alex m'a wak abo y Hubert den korant di aruba diario tambe haha

[AlexAlberto]

Hee Sniper..kon ta! Si bo tin e korant ei ainda,scan e arkulo bo mande pa mi..Mil danki di antemano!

[masterpilot94]

thanks alot for this great vid!

heel erg bedankt voor deze video!

het was een geweldig evenement en wil volgend jaar zeker weer komen.

met vriendelijke groet

masterpilt94

[furbyunicejafisher]

This event must be great. I wish that next year i will be able to assist. Great recording and narration. Thanks for posting!

[EAPENJJ]

Great video. Keep the videos coming :)

[AlexAlberto]

We try...  :-)

[RMarvin86]

Excellent video, hope to be there next year!

[XD12CL]

i would like to go to this place im gonna be a pilot and i need some training cool video 5/5

[AlexAlberto]

Ha-haaa!!! Thank you Jan!

[773ER14]

Thank you my friend Alex, 60,000 starting at a young age in the Netherlands, some how i really do believe those numbers!

Very nice James

[AlexAlberto]

Thank you my Canadien friend! Hope to see you next year at FS Weekend 2009 :-)

[773ER14]

Dearest Alex, how many of these have been done so far in the Netherlands, and yes maybe next year! Love to catch up with you, and talk nothing but FS & 742's!

[AlexAlberto]

Wel my friend,i'am not so shure but i think about 6 or 7'th year already..! And yes with God's will we will be there next year and who knows...with a whole 747-200 cockpit nosesection !!! :-)

[jani0804]

Nice Video Alex!

Very interesting to see all the FS-freaks on one place!