Navigation

You do not have to follow the Mission Compass. You can use the "U" key to toggle it on or off if you prefer to navigate with the radios or just the GPS. If you are not familiar with the Douglas DC-6, I highly recommend a trip to http://www.calclassic.com/ where you will find excellent information on propliners.

Thereis a chart provided as an aid, with the approximate route. The route does not need to be precise, the only penalties are for crashing or not making the appointed landings.

Communications

You will have to tune the radios yourself. Since you are also the pilot, you might want to pause the sim while you tune the radios to avoid crashing into high terrain.

Suggested Study

To learn more about the skills you'll use in this mission, read the articles in the Learning Center and California Classics about:

  • "Old Fashioned Navigation"
  • "The Douglas DC-6"
  • " Use of the DC-3 type Autopilot"
  • " Propliner tutorial"

    HINT: Be sure to familiarize yourself with emergency proceedures in the DC-6.