FS2004 is alive and well at SCX

 Despite being over 20 years old, FS2004 still works fine on FSHub and contributes many hours to SCX's logbook.
I have been a fan of FS2004/FS9 since it released, and still have it installed on at least 2 of my PC's.  Below are some screenshots from a recent London Heathrow to Kennedy International flight in the 747-400, which included a go-around due to traffic on final approach.  For an old simulation, it still provides a great experience, especially on low-spec PC hardware, so if you are looking at getting into virtual aviation, but are on a very tight budget, FS9 could be your savior ;-)

Descending over Long Island Sound

Passing overhead Teterboro

On the ILS (for the first attempt)

737 that came out of nowhere

In the go-around

Circling back to the initial approach fix

Established for the ILS again

Short finals

Safely on the ground

FS9 was flown by keyboard, and remotely via Chrome Remote Desktop.   The host computer is a very old, very low spec small-form-factor desktop rescued from a skip, with only the on-board graphics, proving you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy the flightsim hobby.

Details of this flight are available as an FSHub PIREP

Still playing around with FS9?  Don't want to, or can't upgrade? Want to fly for a VA which encourages FS9 pilots? Come join us at SCX!

SCX Livery out and about

 It's been really cool seeing the SCX livery out in the virtual world.  All of these screenshots have been shared by SCX pilots through their FSHub Pilot Reports.

Check out all of the screenshots uploaded at FSHub

SCX Backgrounds

 

Desktop Wallpaper (1920x1080)

Windows Lock Screen (1920x1080)

iPhone Background (1179x2556)

Some of the sim software we use

 While organising my Steam Library recently I thought 'what a good way to showcase the wide range of software that we use'.  This is just a sample of the sims in my library which could be used here at Southern Charter, and as with everything here, it is limited only by your imagination!

SCX Road

SCX Rail

SCX Ocean

SCX Air

SCX Space

You may also notice that the Steam 'tiles' feature in the updated webpage backround.  This is all part of trying to show more of what it is that SCX does.  There is an updated logo coming as well, so stay tuned for more styling updates!

SCX Around the World

 In the past month SCX has flown to 41 different countries (Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda,Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Cook Islands, Ecuador, French Guiana, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Laos, Libya, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Turks And Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and The United States), over 300 flights for 150,000 nautical miles by 12 pilots.

Here's a small gallery of the last months flying

737 flying over McMurdo Sound in Antarctica

King Air in Central Africa

A320 ariving in Chios, Greece

A320 in Barcelona

B747-400 Crossing the Atlantic

SCX King Air 350

 Fresh out of the paint shop is the new King Air 350 for MSFS.  This paint has been added to the [SCX] Central Livery Repository

SCX 'Generic' LRM Sound Pack

 Using a script, from a number of sources and some clever Text-To-Speech tools we now have a 'Generic' AI voiced sound package for LRM's Cabin Manager

The AeroPad Cabin Manager

LRM Soundpack setup for our Generic sound set.

Our sound package covers all of the 'normal' cabin calls, used in a regular flight.  There will be a tutorial coming soon on how to enable and use AeroPad and Cabin Manager.

For instructions on how to enable the AeroPad, check out this entry on the FSHub Wiki.

Download the [SCX Generic SoundPack]

More Milestones

 Southern Charter joined the FSHub world in December 2021, and in the subsequent 3 years have turned over 10,000 flights, 7,000 hours, and over 3 million miles.  This is a pretty amazing achievement for our relatively small airline, and a credit to the dedication and hard work of all of our pilots.

Airline stats as of September 8th 2024.

More Charter Operations

 Thanks to the great work of Jacob we now have a far bigger range of charters available for pilots. These charters cover a great range of mission types, from medical transfers to moving jets around for maintenance.

Each of these charters have their own back story, which adds a whole new dimension to these flights.  Check this example of a charter being flown as I write this:

Charters now have a great story, with some randomness to keep them fresh!   Jacob has done an epic job setting these up, now it's time for us to fly some :)  And remember, the end of month reports will show how many charters we've flown ;-)

Access the Charters via the Crew Portal, or directly here:  [SCX Charters]

Monthly reports

FSHub recently launched Airline Reports covering a wide range of statistics, and as was pointed out on the SCX discord; "It's a hobby for stats!"

The reports feature, though in it's infantcy gave us an interesting insight into our operations and something which we will try to do each month.

Click here to view the  May 2024 Report

Unfortunately not long after this report was created the feature was taken down for furter development, hopefully it will be available again for the end of June's report!

Introducing the A-3 Skywarrior to the SCX Tactical Fleet

 SCX Tactical doing a little training in the A-3 Skywarrior, beter known in Navy service as the 'Whale'.  The A-3 started life as a carrier-borne bomber, but later served as an electronic 'agressor' over electronic warefare ranges, as well as playing the bad-guy at exercises like Red Flag.  SCX Tactical intendes using the A-3 as a contract bad guy for Contract "Red Air'.

A-3 on the Ramp at Inyokern

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