http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/-t1.htm Rainbird VA archived posts Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:32:19 GMT 10 http://i66.servimg.com/u/f66/12/06/89/01/mainhe10.jpg http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/-t1.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/rainbird-pilots-please-read-t745.htm Dogcreek Guys, As you are aware MCA is reality based so I need you to specify the line and A/C you would like to fly. Remember you can only choose one... I have chosen the 757/767 Mainline in case you are curious... Mainline A320-214 B757/767 Cargo B74C MD-11F Express ATR 72-500 ERJ-145 Please post your plan here so I can update the records. Thanks!!! Jeff Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:32:19 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/rainbird-pilots-please-read-t745.htm#3104 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/rainbird-pilots-please-read-t745.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/all-captains-must-read-t726.htm Dogcreek Rainbird Captains, As promised, here is some very important news about Rainbird. Effective immediately, Rainbird has been purchased and will merge with MidContinent Simulated Airline. MidCon, as I will refer to it from here on in this letter, is a “simulated airline,” not just a VA. They have been around for a number of years and have been known for their realism and adherence to Part 121 regulations. In the past they have developed their own software for everything from ... Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:31:48 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/all-captains-must-read-t726.htm#3032 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/all-captains-must-read-t726.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/introduction-to-midcon-and-ceo-t730.htm Anonymous Crews, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and pass along a little information regarding MidContinent Airlines and our operational philosophy. About me: 43 years old currently residing in the garden spot known as Pittsburgh PA. I'm a Senior International Flight Dispatcher for US Airways with 13 years experience. Former carriers I've worked with are America West Airlines (pre-merger) and Mesa Airlines. I'm current and dispatch qualified on the following ... Rainbird Room Archives Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:46:56 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/introduction-to-midcon-and-ceo-t730.htm#3056 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/introduction-to-midcon-and-ceo-t730.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/mca-update-t729.htm Dogcreek
If you check the website you will see your new MCA numbers... We are still a few days away from flying.. Lots to do on the web page and schedule still..

Just keeping you up to date....]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:52:28 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/mca-update-t729.htm#3051 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/mca-update-t729.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/schedule-and-fleets-converted-t727.htm Dogcreek
Things went way faster than planned and as such the RB fleet and flights have been removed.

Please remember to let me know if would like to continue on in the new ops so I may get your seniority number and ID changed over

Thanks!]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:57:56 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/schedule-and-fleets-converted-t727.htm#3040 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/schedule-and-fleets-converted-t727.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/important-announcement-t725.htm Dogcreek
Watch this spot tomorrow for a very important announcement about the future of Rainbird! And no worries... It is good...real good...

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:18:10 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/important-announcement-t725.htm#3031 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/important-announcement-t725.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/glacier-park-t724.htm Dogcreek Captains, Here is some nice looking stuff for those who fly the KGEG to KBIL and Calgary routes... Glacier Park... I may add a route or two in and out of Kalispell and Great Falls for those who like this.. Maybe a good route for the Electra? CRJ's? glacier2009_lr.zip Jeff Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:52:00 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/glacier-park-t724.htm#3030 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/glacier-park-t724.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/repainting-t723.htm wiggy Just attempting to repaint an existing bird - made the changes - looked good. Saved the file... but alas, when opening the bird - it was black ......

Any ideas on a resolve??

Cheers lads

Wiggy]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:03:10 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/repainting-t723.htm#3020 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/repainting-t723.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/2-lockheed-electra-l-188-join-the-fleet-t722.htm Dogcreek
I have leased 2 Electra's for service out of the Toronto and Anchorage hubs.. Paint is underway. If anyone has some good route suggestions let me know.. These are combi A/C so will be used for both cargo and pax.

N188RB and N189RB

I am working on a CV240 as well. Thanks to Rex for his diligent research on these birds!

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:34:26 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/2-lockheed-electra-l-188-join-the-fleet-t722.htm#3019 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/2-lockheed-electra-l-188-join-the-fleet-t722.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/some-great-scenary-for-the-north-usa-t718.htm wiggy Gday guys Just thouhgt I would share this link for an upcoming release for some north US scenary: http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=7669.0;topicseen this group has just completed the land down under - and it is A1! The website is here http://fullterrain.com/ and here is a sample download available for a part of Tasmania to check out. cheers Wiggy Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:15:27 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/some-great-scenary-for-the-north-usa-t718.htm#3011 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/some-great-scenary-for-the-north-usa-t718.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/congradulations-to-staff-and-pilots-t721.htm Ken Macelmon I jusr want to say thanks to Jeff again for giving Rainbird another chance and to also congradulate all pilots who flew and helped bring the first month of 2009 of to a great start.Give yourselves a pat on the back,Lets see what we can do next month. Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:29:48 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/congradulations-to-staff-and-pilots-t721.htm#3016 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/congradulations-to-staff-and-pilots-t721.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-siggy-available-t711.htm Dogcreek Captains, Here is a new corporate signature. You may feel free to use this. In fact, it would be nice to see this used in other forums. I left an area for you to add your name and Captain number. If you need help editing your personalized version let me know and I will gladly assist. Simply right click the image and "save picture as" .... then edit and post wherever you have your current siggy. We also have a New Toronto hub so feel free to add it to the pic as well. Here ... Rainbird Room Archives Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:21:51 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-siggy-available-t711.htm#2982 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-siggy-available-t711.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/another-hub-idea-t719.htm Ken Macelmon ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:01:48 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/another-hub-idea-t719.htm#3012 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/another-hub-idea-t719.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/microsoft-closes-aces-studio-t714.htm Rexbo According to published reports on several flight simulation sites, Microsoft laid off 1400 employees immediately with a total of 5000 employees expected to be realigned or eliminated in the near future. Both Flightsim.com and Avsim.com have reports on the subject. This immediately ceases MSFS and Direct X development. With the demise of the ACES studio, the future of the MSFS product is unknown... Here's a good article: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2339520,00.asp Here's ... Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:29:29 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/microsoft-closes-aces-studio-t714.htm#2986 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/microsoft-closes-aces-studio-t714.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/first-flight-back-t715.htm JMTabacheck Just landed at KORD after flying 6668. Used Posky '900. I don't know if I wasn't used to it or what (weather??) but I was bouncing around (I am sure we went thru a bunch of those little blue bags).
Jeff, what do we have available? I thought I knew but (you know the older you get - - -). The VAFS schedule has a bunch of flights and a bunch of aircraft. I kept looking for a DC-3.
If there is anything you need my help on, I can try.
Mark T]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:30:49 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/first-flight-back-t715.htm#2987 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/first-flight-back-t715.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/vafs-tomorrow-morning-t717.htm Dogcreek
Just a heads up... Tomorrow at 10 am pst Mike is going to shut off VAFS for a few minutes so we can get my subscription fixed. It didn't auto renew like it was supposed to so I have to be set with a new one... We will only be down for a few minutes. I will give the all clear when we are done.

Thank for your patience!

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:41:54 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/vafs-tomorrow-morning-t717.htm#2999 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/vafs-tomorrow-morning-t717.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-birthday-mark-t712.htm Dogcreek Captains, Please join me in singing Happy Birthday to Mark!!!! Ok... a one...a two...ah three.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARK.... Jeff Rainbird Room Archives Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:31:31 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-birthday-mark-t712.htm#2983 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-birthday-mark-t712.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/toronto-hub-added-t716.htm Dogcreek
The new Toronto hub has been added... We now have Seattle (Main US) San Diego (Corporate) Anchorage (Cargo) and Toronto (Main Canada)

If you would like to be "based" at a certain hub let me know and I will place you there. Your hours still work the same they just "flow" to that hub...

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:16:37 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/toronto-hub-added-t716.htm#2994 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/toronto-hub-added-t716.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/crj-200-700-900-s-t701.htm Jeff Sturgeon

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:15:33 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/crj-200-700-900-s-t701.htm#2931 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/crj-200-700-900-s-t701.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/roster-update-t710.htm Dogcreek Hi Guys, We have a few pilots that have moved on and in an effort to clean up the roster a bit I will be deleting pilots that have not flown OR posted in the forum for the last 90 days. This is well outside of our 60 day rule for flight or forum activity. I had hoped people would continue to fly, even occasionally but sometimes other things crop up or other interests are pursued. Certainly understandable! And of course...no hard feelings! So... Just a quick note to alert those that might ... Rainbird Room Archives Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:17:17 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/roster-update-t710.htm#2981 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/roster-update-t710.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-birthday-rex-t706.htm Dogcreek Captain Jester, From all of your fellow Captains!! Happy Birthday!!!! Have fun, and when you celebrate don't do anything I wouldn't do!! Jeff Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:19:12 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-birthday-rex-t706.htm#2957 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-birthday-rex-t706.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-captain-shane-sidsworth-rbd052-t705.htm Dogcreek Flight Crews, Please join me in welcoming Captain Shane Sidsworth to Rainbird. He is RBD052! He has a lot of VA experience with 743 VA hours. Welcome Shane!!! If you have any issues getting started with VAFS just let me know. Also, when you get a chance go ahead and sign up here in the forums! Great to have you with us!! Jeff Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:09:00 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-captain-shane-sidsworth-rbd052-t705.htm#2956 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-captain-shane-sidsworth-rbd052-t705.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/cool-video-t709.htm Dogcreek
http://www.flixxy.com/piper-super-cub-stol-airplane.htm]]> Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:58:31 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/cool-video-t709.htm#2973 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/cool-video-t709.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-freeware-fairbanks-t708.htm Dogcreek
http://library.avsim.net/zipdiver.php?DLID=133337

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:08:13 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-freeware-fairbanks-t708.htm#2966 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-freeware-fairbanks-t708.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/update-on-home-cockpit-t691.htm Dogcreek
For your reading pleasure....

http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14584&goto=newpost

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:34:58 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/update-on-home-cockpit-t691.htm#2900 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/update-on-home-cockpit-t691.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/flight-crews-t704.htm Ken Macelmon Just a note to all flight crews,Congradulations on the return to active duty here at Rainbird.This va contimues to grow and I can see its going to be around for a very long time,Again hats off to all flight crews and the CEO on a job well done, Rainbird Room Archives Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:38:21 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/flight-crews-t704.htm#2948 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/flight-crews-t704.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/nice-to-see-rainbirds-in-the-air-again-t696.htm Dogcreek Captains,

Thanks for "kicking the tires and lighting the fires." It is nice to see good activity again! I appreciate it... Hope to see more pilots dust of the Rainbird Planes and join us!

Way to go guys!

Jeff ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:48:11 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/nice-to-see-rainbirds-in-the-air-again-t696.htm#2918 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/nice-to-see-rainbirds-in-the-air-again-t696.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-hubs-t703.htm Ken Macelmon ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:33:04 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-hubs-t703.htm#2944 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-hubs-t703.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/list-of-canadian-icao-t702.htm Dogcreek
Here is something that may help us come up with some cool Canadian Routes... ICAO lists by city and province... See if this helps.. I am adding some routes now... All of the "out and backs" for Toronto City Center...

OOps...forgot to add this link... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_by_ICAO_code:_C

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:58:10 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/list-of-canadian-icao-t702.htm#2940 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/list-of-canadian-icao-t702.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-pajn-freeware-fs9-t695.htm Dogcreek http://library.avsim.net/zipdiver.php?DLID=132624]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:23:14 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-pajn-freeware-fs9-t695.htm#2909 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/new-pajn-freeware-fs9-t695.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-captain-jc-martin-rbd051-t684.htm Dogcreek
Please join me in welcoming new Rainbird Captain JC Martin! He is RBD051 and comes to us with VA experience and a good number of hours. Welcome JC!!

If you need help in any way please let us know here or drop me an email! WELCOME ABOARD!

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:16:16 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-captain-jc-martin-rbd051-t684.htm#2887 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-captain-jc-martin-rbd051-t684.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/question-for-rex-and-mark-t690.htm Dogcreek Hi Rex and Mark, Say.... at one point, one of you guys were working on a panel for the Convair for FS9... I have the FSX one Rex did and I love it... I have issues with some gauges when I try to run it in FS9 and it seems to me you were working on one.. Or maybe it was Mark... Am I just flashing back to Woodstock or do I remember right?? Inquiring minds want to know.. Can you guys chime in and let me know? Thanks Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:21:57 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/question-for-rex-and-mark-t690.htm#2899 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/question-for-rex-and-mark-t690.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/atr-freeware-link-and-757-panel-t689.htm Dogcreek
Please go here to get the ATR that we have added.. http://www.isdt-israel.com/Projects/Projectsp.htm

They also have a nice 757 panel for those of us (me included) using the Posky 752... These guys do great work!!

Jeff ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:15:30 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/atr-freeware-link-and-757-panel-t689.htm#2898 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/atr-freeware-link-and-757-panel-t689.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/atr-and-convair-routes-t686.htm Dogcreek
I added about 30-35 routes for the ATR42-500 and Convair 580... So these are ready to go.. Any suggestions please post here!

Thanks ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:43:21 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/atr-and-convair-routes-t686.htm#2893 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/atr-and-convair-routes-t686.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/rainbird-re-opening-very-soon-t679.htm Dogcreek
Watch this space for news on the very imminent re-opening of Rainbird... Two prop additions to the fleet..many new routes... and a few surprises!!

Watch this space!!

Jeff ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:49:17 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/rainbird-re-opening-very-soon-t679.htm#2866 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/rainbird-re-opening-very-soon-t679.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/isdt-atr-72-500-t666.htm Blacky
http://www.isdt-israel.com/Projects/Projectsp.htm]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:35:04 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/isdt-atr-72-500-t666.htm#2837 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/isdt-atr-72-500-t666.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/merry-christmas-t672.htm Ken Macelmon From my family to your family have a merry Christmas and a happy new year.Stay safe and happy flying. Looking forward to flying with you all in the new year. May the new year bring you all health happiness and prosperity. Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:12:43 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/merry-christmas-t672.htm#2855 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/merry-christmas-t672.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/australian-virtual-airline-group-t673.htm wiggy Hi guys, If you were wondering I had gotten to of late, I have been a little busy doing some flights for a new Aussie group. Whilst it is a real shame to see Rainbird go into the temporary hiatus - I would like to extend an invite to join us "downunder". A great group of pilots - with lots of online flying via VATSIM. cheers Wiggy Welcome to Australian Virtual Airline Group or AVAG for short We are a VA based in Australia, and offer all of the major airlines ... Rainbird Room Archives Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:12:40 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/australian-virtual-airline-group-t673.htm#2858 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/australian-virtual-airline-group-t673.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/hi-ken-m-t671.htm Dogcreek ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:20:40 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/hi-ken-m-t671.htm#2852 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/hi-ken-m-t671.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/important-notice-all-crews-please-read-t669.htm Dogcreek Captains and Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I must share the news that I will be closing Rainbird effective immediately. The reasons are many-fold but the bottom line is simple. We only have 2-3 forum visits per day and our flights continue to decline. Reorganization attempts have not drawn pilots nor has advertising or reaching out to pilots that I know. Unlike many prior VA's I have watched or belonged to, I won't allow this one to flounder in such a way that all pilots will ... Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:31:37 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/important-notice-all-crews-please-read-t669.htm#2840 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/important-notice-all-crews-please-read-t669.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/update-on-the-home-cockpit-t670.htm Dogcreek Hi Guys... Here is the thread..updates at the bottom... http://www.mycockpit.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12102 Getting closer every month..!! Jeff Rainbird Room Archives Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:14:15 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/update-on-the-home-cockpit-t670.htm#2844 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/update-on-the-home-cockpit-t670.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/please-read-important-notice-in-the-notams-section-thank-you-t668.htm Dogcreek Please read important notice in the NOTAMS section... Thank you! Rainbird Room Archives Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:20:56 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/please-read-important-notice-in-the-notams-section-thank-you-t668.htm#2839 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/please-read-important-notice-in-the-notams-section-thank-you-t668.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-rbd050-nicholas-cavacini-t662.htm Dogcreek
Please join me in welcoming Nicholas Cavacini as our newest Captain. Nicholas has VA experience and is looking to assist with the VA.

Thanks for joining Nicholas and welcome aboard!

Jeff ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:56:42 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-rbd050-nicholas-cavacini-t662.htm#2827 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-rbd050-nicholas-cavacini-t662.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/any-route-sugestions-t660.htm Dogcreek
Have blocked time to do VAFS house cleaning this weekend. Any route ideas? If so post them here and I will add.. Always looking for 752, 74F and 737 routes! Canada or US... both are great!

Thanks! ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:42:42 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/any-route-sugestions-t660.htm#2825 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/any-route-sugestions-t660.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-to-patrick-and-c337-t663.htm Dogcreek
Welcome to the Rainbird Forums!

If you are interested in flying with Rainbird please visit our main page and get signed up for VAFS. You can just be forum members too! So no pressure...

We use the VAFS3 system for ACARS and it is a lot of fun!! Welcome to the forums!

Jeff ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00:21 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-to-patrick-and-c337-t663.htm#2828 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/welcome-to-patrick-and-c337-t663.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/favorite-prop-liner-t661.htm Dogcreek
If we were to get enough interest and some routes suggested we could add a 40 to 70 seat propliner. The Convair, which is one of my favorites is not listed as we cannot afford the maintenance on her..

Please mark your top two choices! Thanks![u]]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:48:47 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/favorite-prop-liner-t661.htm#2826 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/favorite-prop-liner-t661.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/want-some-good-rw-imc-weather-for-tonight-t659.htm Dogcreek
Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:41:00 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/want-some-good-rw-imc-weather-for-tonight-t659.htm#2824 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/want-some-good-rw-imc-weather-for-tonight-t659.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-thanksgiving-t658.htm Dogcreek
Please accept my best wishes for a great Thanksgiving!! I hope you all have a great day with your families and loved ones...

Best Always, Jeff ]]> Rainbird Room Archives Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:31:43 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-thanksgiving-t658.htm#2822 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/happy-thanksgiving-t658.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/vote-for-new-scheme-t653.htm Dogcreek Captains: Ok...two versions..made to be more contemporary and easy to paint. These are for our freeware fleet. A painters kit will be nade for those who wish to create payware birds matching our fleet. Please let me know what one you like... These will be only on the mainline and we will be using the superb anniversary paints Brian did for the ... KingAir CitX Posky 73G This new scheme will grace the B752 DC9-10 MD80 73H 744F-228 First. Scheme 1 ... Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:46:51 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/vote-for-new-scheme-t653.htm#2802 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/vote-for-new-scheme-t653.htm http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/the-fleet-is-posted-t656.htm Dogcreek
Just FYI!!

Jeff]]> Rainbird Room Archives Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:06:15 GMT http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/the-fleet-is-posted-t656.htm#2818 http://rainbird.heavenforum.com/rainbird-room-archives-f10/the-fleet-is-posted-t656.htm