Thanks, I assume I was doing VFR as I couldn't find a GPS. My biggest problem was that I arrived at the airport(from what the map said) but couldn't find a runway! Plus I was scared I would run into a plane taking off. I think I might try again sometime and look more into how to go about navigating.
I love the missions though. I find them fun and interesting just the custom flights get me lol. And did you say there is Redbull air racing? I have to try that.
when approaching the airport you can pull up the map and get the airport information. you should make a note of the ATIS frequency and tower. tune the frequency into com1 or com2 on reserve, then once you have the correct frequency entered, switch it to active. also make sure you have the right radio setting selected, for com1 com2 etc. first thing to do is tune ATIS to get your altimeter setting and other important info. once you are done with that, contact tower and tell them you want to make a full stop landing. they will tell you to enter the traffic pattern... for example enter pattern for runway 9 via right downwind leg. runways are numbered for the direction you are landing into, for example runway 18 is for 180 degrees or south, runway 27 is for west, 9 for east, etc. so if you are told to land on runway 3, you know you need to be approaching from the southwest with a heading of 30 degrees. once in the pattern you stay in it until told to land. depending on the airport you may be given the straight in, or you may have to wait a minute. for general aviation the pattern altitude is generally 1000 feet above the highest obstacle, and 90 degree turns are made from leg to leg. if you want me to explain the traffic pattern to you in more detail i will. i will get into crazy detail once we are in teamspeak but for now this should give you an idea
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