INSANE REALISM - RTX4090 | ATPL Pilot | F28 Professional - British Midland | Full Flight | MSFS

[@jean-pascallemesre6212]

Thank you for this. My father flew the F28 for 18 years and has over 10000 flight hours on it. he participated in the development of Xplane like Beta tester and if he was still alive he would be amazed by this simulation

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

My absolute pleasure, Jean-Pascal! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some nice memories : ) Blue skies and tailwinds to your father. All the best to you!

[@arrownet2368]

May dad flew this as well in the mid to late 90’s. I showed this to him and all he did was smiled. Thank for making this so realistic

[@adambelong2953]

Good on your father mate. Sounds like a top bloke and pilot.

[@metulski737]

TOTAL REALISM. He said it best. Another absolutely perfect virtual flight from East Midlands Airport (EGNX) to Belfast International Airport (EGAA) with a Fokker 28. Although MSFS gave me a lot of headaches because of the countless bugs and problems, videos like this one show me why I did all this to myself. It was worth all the effort and money.

[@krisb-travel]

in the phase where its just pain, no joy lol.

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac duh the plane is mine I’m going too take it too Mississippi

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Many thanks, Peter! I’m glad you feel that MSFS has ultimately been a worthwhile investment. Happy flying and all the best : )

[@jaysmith4302]

Well done as always. What a wonderfully obsolete machine! I (fondly?) remember these busy departures and arrivals in the soup. They gave me a sensation I always tried to avoid, namely that I had earned what they paid me. In the pre-GPS, pre-automation era, SID's were uncommon and STAR's were few and far between, at least in the U.S. Everything was radar vectors and assigned altitudes. At a busy aerodrome, the controller would barely stop talking long enough to take a drag from his cigarette. And there's no more delightful way to spend an hour than in a holding pattern with half a dozen airplanes below. Surely the golden age of aviation. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Best regards

[@metulski737]

Interesting information Thank you for sharing. I like personal experience reports like this. There is nothing like this in any book.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Jay, I’m glad you enjoyed the flight! Haha. I’m sure that sort of flying is nice to look back on now but, probably raised the blood pressure on more than one occasion. I must say that I’m still rather envious though ; ) I’m always impressed, at just how busy some SID’s can get in such an aircraft (all the more so with Concorde) and that guys would fly them like it’s nothing; having 2 pilots does help though and it makes sense that radar vectors were common. As you say, those were the days! Cheers again. Many thanks for sharing and all the best : )

[@harveygamble1217]

I’m a dispatcher at East Midlands and wow that scenery is so realistic!

[@stewiepid4385]

@51:38 The spoiler deployment was "The bees knees" of this video. Absolutely loved this entire production, especially the 'in cockpit' sound sets, my subwoofer sounded sexy during the start-up and spool up at take off. Continued succes and tail winds.

[@paulhargreaves1497]

...plus raindrops streaking across the window soon after!

[@stewiepid4385]

100% Agree. Too realistic. @@paulhargreaves1497

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, many thanks Stewie, I’m really glad you enjoyed the vid! Just Flight did indeed (once again) do a superb job with the soundset. I’ll bet the jet sounded excellent with a decent subwoofer, yeah ; ) Cheers, sir! All the best : )

[@pythosdegothos6181]

What a fun old bird. NO Gps, not even an FMS. Just steam gauges, and Vor. Nice.

[@Hans-gb4mv]

But it does have automatic engine anti-ice, something Boeing wished they implemented on the 737 years ago right about now.

[@pythosdegothos6181]

@@Hans-gb4mv What happened with a Boeing this time?

[@Hans-gb4mv]

@@pythosdegothos6181 well, there's an Ad that pilots have to turn it off if the conditions are not perfect and Boeing can't get the Max 7 and 10 certified because if the issues. Automatic anti ice would have solved the issue, but would have changed SOP which Boeing said they wouldn't do when they introduced the aircraft.

[@pythosdegothos6181]

@@Hans-gb4mv That just seems so ass backwards. I thought this sort of thing was sorted with the advent of bleed air powered (heated) de-icing systems or anti-ice systems.

[@rachelsobolewski2953]

@@pythosdegothos6181I’m pretty sure that a max variant couldn’t have anti ice on its engines, because it shattered the cowling. I’m not sure though

[@saren6538]

just wish the wipers would clear the rain, just looks weird...asobo are implementing it at some point according to PMDG

[@sol3cito33]

51:00 that wingflex, lol

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Sol, The glitchy wing flex, was simply as a result of the recording tool that I use (the animation doesn’t ordinarily look like that). I hope that clarifies things. All the best : )

[@7333-e3k]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations How can a recording tool only affect wing flex and nothing else?

[@fabiena1787]

@@7333-e3kIf the recording tool works by reflying the plane, based on a recording of flight inputs, and the sampling is made at a frequency that is too low, than the simulator can be fooled into calculating wrong accelerations, and then wrong efforts, and then... wrong animations. See the Nyquist-Shannon theorem for a better understanding (English isn't my mother tongue, sorry).

[@qwertyuiop3455]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations I was going to comment, thanks for clarifying. Great model!

[@MStreppelhoff]

Insane Realism ;)

[@renevandop7333]

While I do love these videos, the full first 1/3rd is checklists … that was tough going 😅

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, that’s fair, Rene. I know that the full start-ups aren’t to everyone’s tastes but, it’s generally what I enjoy doing in the sim. That being said, as / when I revisit the F28 again, I might try and keep things a little more brief ; ) I’m glad you otherwise enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and all the best!

[@OilNBolts1]

I do enjoy the IMC flights! Personally, I'm not much on sight-seeing, but do enjoy the challenge of a well flown approach. Great flight in a classic aircraft.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Roger, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m never 100% sure about recording IFR / night flights for videos; on the one hand, such conditions add a more challenging element to the flight and also demonstrate something a little bit different but, on the other hand, there is very little for the viewer to see haha. Either way, as a simmer, these sorts of aircraft / weather combinations, make for a very enjoyable experience! Many thanks once again, sir. Much appreciated : )

[@jaymac7203]

It's crazy how good MSFS 2024 is going to look when even this still looks so incredible 😲

[@SwiftractPtss]

I fly an A320, I’ve just realized many of the FMS (or FMGS) features I’ve taken for granted. Like fuel prediction and calculation for holding at destination, how many minutes left for holding, landing weight, take off weight. I mean they don’t train that manual calculations anymore. At least not obliged to. I can’t imagine the workload flying F28 or any other pre FMS aircraft back in the days.

[@guidancefromjah]

... you sure about that?

[@masso392]

Says he flies an A320 yet calls it FMS while the A320 uses a MCDU

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

It was certainly a very different job / way of flying back then, SP - those guys really earned their money haha! I’m not sure that I would really want to trade all of the conveniences of a modern jet however, I am still somewhat envious of the chaps who got to fly these more rudimentary / characterful machines. Happy flying and all the best!

[@socalfun64]

Very enjoyable thank you! I miss the old school flying. I learned in 1991 when gps was a baby. Subbed! 😎✈️

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Many thanks, SF - I’m really glad you enjoyed the video! Whilst I wouldn’t want to do away with all of the modern tech, in the real world (it certainly makes life a lot easier haha), this sort of flying is undoubtedly much more satisfying and interesting. Cheers for the sub - welcome aboard! All the best : )

[@AlbertoPirrotta]

WOW, great plane, I have the Take off Perfomance Calculator even for the F-28 !

[@markscars1069]

Fab production quality as always. Look forward to your appraisals of both the A380 and 777 later in the year.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Many thanks, Mark! Yes, I’m looking forward to both of those, I’m sure people will go bonkers for the A380 haha. There should be quite a number of quality addons coming out within the next few months (and presumably MSFS 2024, in the not-too-distant future!). All the best : )

[@MyEmpire91]

Just insane graphics

[@Parawingdelta2]

I'm a bit envious because I haven't flown a sim since FSX and now I've only got a laptop so I'd have to spend quite a bit of money to get back into it. The other problem is that I tend to get a bit too 'immersed' in flight simulation so I tend to neglect other things that need attention around the house. Owing to the fact I just had the basic FSX, I never got around to the 'cold and dark' with full pre-flight set up. Even the navigation process wasn't a real representation of what's required. Makes you realise the workload the guys up the front go through.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi James, Well, MSFS can actually run surprisingly well on relatively modest hardware. I believe there is also a “cloud gaming” option for the sim, which can run on almost anything (though I haven’t looked into that myself). As with any hobby, simming can indeed become a bit of a time sink though haha. Cheers and all the best : )

[@kokoeteantigha389]

That said, it's always good to get a good desktop and monitor for your simming. Big world of difference from a laptop.

[@Parawingdelta2]

@@kokoeteantigha389 I didn't think it would even run off a laptop would it?

[@syllomusic]

Wow, even the rain drops starting the slide across the passenger window on take-off, felt like the real thing

[@Hungariankris]

The game does this by default since 2019

[@Bruce_Warren]

Another captivating hop great vid! Cheers!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Many thanks once again, Bruce! Incredibly generous of you! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video / flight. Much appreciated and all the best to you : )

[@flybobbie1449]

I remember the BMA Viscounts at Brum in the 70's, back then 15 year old plane spotter. What i do remember the gorgeous women i thought they employed dressed in yellow and green. But someone told me they were Serviceair or similar ground staff. From then i wanted to be a pilot!

[@gwr3845]

Awesome video, just shows how much the automation and computerisation have eased pilots life. This looks like a great addon, I do plan to get the 146 too possibly. What software did you use for the announcements apologising for the delay?

[@tomsear1]

What a layout and cluster of tactile sharp-soft feel and visual accuity! (Handled with masterful dexterity as usual, sir.) With the rear mounted Spey hairdryers for crisp response!(basically a heavy RAF F4 👻💣) The F28 was an ANSETT staple in Aussie, even through subsidiary flying a regular 1300 mile hop Perth 2 Kununurra! ' Oh yes, delightful, delightful' (as per voiceover, Peter Sellers, "You Keep Me Swinging", 1959, produced by George Martin. )

[@RayCamacho-m2e]

A very nice smooth butter landing!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Much appreciated, Ray! Cheers : )

[@donaldholman9070]

Wow,thank you for such a wonderful video. Breathtaking!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

My absolute pleasure, Donald! Many thanks, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video : ) Cheers for watching and all the best!

[@Silvera-Avian]

Adding the clap track for your own landing was pure self-indulgence!

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac and

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac landing witch the plane

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha well, why not, it was a decent enough landing : P Actually, I didn’t “intentionally” add the clap track. The background sounds are from a real-world flight recording (to make things a little more immersive); I didn’t remember the clapping being in the video and chuckled to myself, when I heard it whilst watching the flight back. All the best

[@bme7491]

wing tip was doing some weird stuff.

[@CambsPilot]

That appears to be a limitation of the instant replay as it doesn’t normally behave like that. Martyn - Just Flight

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi bme, The glitchy wing flex, was indeed as a result of the recording tool that I use (the animation doesn’t ordinarily look like that). I hope that clarifies things. All the best : )

[@AlbertoPirrotta]

It is like a movie !!!

[@eslima70]

Eita saudade.

[@luarvikluarvik4276]

Amazing!

[@Stwutter1973]

Do you think the wing flex from the cabin view on approach was realistic? Seemed quite jerky - like it only had 2 positions. No idea if that's so IRL or not. Great vid as always 👍🏻

[@CambsPilot]

That appears to be a limitation of the instant replay as it doesn’t normally behave like that. Martyn - Just Flight

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Stwutter, The glitchy wing flex, was simply as a result of the recording tool that I use (the animation doesn’t ordinarily look like that). I’m really glad that you enjoyed the video! Thanks very much and all the best once again : )

[@MahlonBouldin]

What a beautiful flight.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much, Mahlon! I’m really glad you enjoyed it : )

[@premium3429]

Msfs2020 changed the game for sure. I can't even imagine how amazing msfs24 is going to be.

[@kokoeteantigha389]

It had better be, or else they'll get to hear from me great auntie who is quite adept at swinging a brolly.

[@premium3429]

@@kokoeteantigha389 I dare say, ms2020 is already great after all the improvements and theyll still work on it after 24 is released. What more can we ask for?

[@Taketimeout3]

Hello there. Is this Insane Realism Simming only found in the UK? There were some very advanced Italian Simmers ( is that a word?) during the late nineties. How about other countries? Im extremely impressed. (This is understatement) Thank you.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hello Simon, I would imagine, there are many different nationalities creating quality simming videos but, I suppose that English-speaking content creators tend to have an advantage on KZbin (with English commentary having a broader reach). I have noticed that for whatever reason, British simming channels do seem to be rather prolific haha. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks very much for watching (and the kind words)! All the best : )

[@thefuzz1172]

Stunning!!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you, sir! Much appreciated : )

[@ivorevans1795]

So nice to go back to classic aircraft and 121 ops in IMC. Question: What navigation options did this aircraft have in addition to VOR and NDB. Loran? Just wondered how you maintain a track on a SID that is not a VOR radial. Thanks for putting the effort in to share with us!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Ivor, Yes, it’s always good fun going back to this sort of flying. I suspect some F28’s may have been retrofitted with an INS, perhaps even GPS but originally, I believe the aircraft was only equipped with VOR’s / NDB’s (which was not unusual for the time). Back in the days of the F28, all SID’s / STAR’s would have been based on conventional nav - ie all tracks would have been based off some sort of navaid fix. I hope that clarifies things a little. My absolute pleasure on the video! Many thanks and all the best : )

[@KyleCowden]

There's a lot to be said for steam gauges. The increasing dependence on glass just doesn't sit right with me . Remember the F-35 a few months ago. One good zap and *pfffft*. It was obviously still flyable; it was lost because it kept going after all. But it was dead as far as recovery. If there'd been an analog back up ADI and a whiskey compass, it may have been able to come home.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I’m rather inclined to agree, Kyle. I’m sure the engineers have run the numbers (and figured out an “acceptable” level of redundancy) but, a mechanical instrument, connected directly to a sensing element, seems like a jolly sensible backup to me. . . All the best! : )

[@dapperwolf465]

I feel like some sort of backup separate panel that could connect to the main one and display data relayed to steam gadges with backup mechanical systems 😅

[@dapperwolf465]

It’s the military sure they can afford it

[@ZeeroGamingTV]

great video, i hope just flight will bring something like a civa or an ltn95 to the f28 someday so we have basic enroute rnav

[@DavidR_192]

You get basic enroute RNAV if you use the GPS option (GNS).

[@CambsPilot]

We intend to add our custom coded UNS-1 FMS as an alternative to the existing GPS option. Martyn - Just Flight

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Doctor, I’m really glad you enjoyed the flight! I would love to see a decent INS in the sim; I imagine we might see one with Just Flight’s A300 (otherwise, definitely with the FSLabs Concorde). The F28 does have the option to install a GPS (as Bob states) but, it would be even better if we’re getting the UNS-1 (as Martyn states). Cheers and all the best! : )

[@DaleSteel]

That wing flex was glitchy

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Dale, The glitchy wing flex, was simply as a result of the recording tool that I use (the animation doesn’t ordinarily look like that). I hope that clarifies things. All the best : )

[@DaleSteel]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations very good

[@ianwilliams7740]

21:58 - right turn - am I going crazy or did the attitude indicator go the wrong way?

[@rollonsummertime]

Excellent video,Thank you.👍👍👍

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Very kind Graham, thank you very much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video, my pleasure and all the best to you : )

[@Gryper-c3s]

I've never seen it rain like this on MSFS2020. You using Active Sky?

[@aaronrazz9676]

Beautiful flight. I love the ol' no smoking sign off and steam guages haha. Technology with glass cockpits has propelled aviation. Very nice sim in the ol bird 5x5 here captain!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much once again, Aaron! I’m really glad you enjoyed the flight / F28. Much appreciated and all the best : )

[@luislaurencio]

Alright ill buy it

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! I do hope you’re enjoying the aircraft then, Luis ; ) Happy flying and all the best!

[@hanscattini468]

I remember flying as a Passenger in the DC-9 with that BM LIVERY ! In the 1980’s I loved the Aircraft ! And the livery ❤

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah brilliant, Hans! I’m really glad the video brought back some nice memories then : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@pythosdegothos6181]

What is the rectangular gauge to the right of the Artificial Horizon?

[@CambsPilot]

That’s the radio altimeter (tape). Martyn - Just Flight

[@pythosdegothos6181]

@@CambsPilotHonestly, I had no idea such a thing existed. I wonder why not more common.

[@tomhettrick7813]

Fantastic 👍👍🙏❤️

[@paulm5025]

Great video. That wingtip flex from 50.55 was quite "jerky"... was that actually how it was in real life?

[@CambsPilot]

That appears to be a limitation of the instant replay as it doesn’t normally behave like that. Martyn - Just Flight

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Paul, The glitchy wing flex, was indeed as a result of the recording tool that I use (the animation doesn’t ordinarily look like that). I’m really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks very much for watching and all the best : )

[@tadeus7258]

Wonderful immersive flight and strangest wingflex I have ever seen :)

[@CambsPilot]

That appears to be a limitation of the instant replay as it doesn’t normally behave like that. Martyn - Just Flight

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Tadeus, I’m really glad you enjoyed the vid! As Martyn states, the peculiar wing flex was indeed as a result of the recording tool that I use : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@needlesbeckett]

Another fabulous stream, thank you 🥳👍

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much Andy, I’m really glad you enjoyed it! My absolute pleasure and all the best to you : )

[@johnrawlings3657]

Registration belongs to a DC-9!!!!! 😏

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

Nope

[@FloridaVibesOfficial]

What' Air Traffic control are you using in the background?

[@martinschwanke7127]

Hi, I thought I'd reply although not the original poster, I use a series of real ATC Files to play in the backgroud and I use Voice Attack to play these in from a random folder. it works out really well. - I have some of the played ATC files in my sim also. Sorry I butted in. I am going to be using VatSim a lot more myself from now.

[@cameronfaison2118]

What shaders are you using, if any?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Cameron, I don’t use any shaders / Nvidia filters however, I do touch up some of the external shots during editing (that usually only extends to increasing the contrast a little and adding some vignette (both of which could be done with Nvidia game filters). The main thing you’re probably noticing; I do spend a lot of time tweaking the weather and lighting in my videos (that can make a huge visual difference within the sim). I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )

[@westerlywinds5684]

How do you get to know all that without a flying school?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi WW, It’s like learning anything really; it just takes study, practice and perseverance / time. One can learn a great deal from simming, without ever having been to flight school (that’s how I started out on my journey towards becoming a pilot : ) I hope that clarifies things a little. All the best!

[@Faye-9896]

Any news on when this is coming to xbox?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hello Faye, I’m afraid I have no clue regarding an Xbox release timeframe. Sorry I can’t be of more help on that one. All the best!

[@NBAVSOTE]

Could you tell me where you get the checklists for all the aircraft you use from? Mainly want to find for PMDG 737-800 and FENIX A320 because I would like a checklist showing full startup and shutdown in those planes!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi NBAVSOTE, I get my checklists from all sorts of different sources (depending on the aircraft type). If you want an expanded checklist, that gives you a full guide to the startup / shutdown process, you’re probably best looking at sim-related websites such as Avsim, Flightsim.to etc. There are also a number of virtual airlines that provide their own documentation, I use a “BA Virtual” (subscription required) checklist for the 737, for example. I hope that helps a little. All the best!

[@TheSimCaptain]

There are some tweaks that would improve the reality of the experience. For example, the camera movement in these sorts of videos always seems to be slightly jerky and unnatural. Maybe this could be changed by the progammers by making it smoother. The external camera shots of a plane in flight always disappoint me. The camera always keeps perfect pace with the plane. It would dramatically improve if the camera imitated the viewpoint of another plane trying to fly close and changing its position. Also, I notice that the lights on the dash appear one flat colour. It might look more realistic to change that to a bulb effect, where the middle of the light is brighter than the edges.

[@EeekiE]

Instant subscribe. Time to binge.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! Well, thanks very much, Tradition - I’m really you enjoyed the video to such a degree! Much appreciated and welcome aboard : )

[@myheadhurts1927]

Sweet

[@certifiedavgeek]

what was that first view? how did you get that

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi CA, It’s a view from the tower, simply using the drone cam. Obviously, it will depend on the fidelity of the scenery you’re looking at though, as most airports aren’t modelled to nearly this level of detail. I hope that clarifies things. All the best : )

[@certifiedavgeek]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations heyy thanks alot for the info, keep the aviation awesomeness coming 😉❤

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

You’re most welcome! Thanks very much for the kind words - I shall try my best! : )

[@rennyzucker9120]

Love the routing ;)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! Happy to hear it, Renny ; ) Sláinte!

[@chewyfoks1840]

Another informative and insightful flight, thank you captain. There's something a little more 'personal' about these small jets, far more immersive imho. Do you have any thoughts on the developing AI ATC packages such as sayintentions or BeyondATC? To my mind, these are an exciting new facet to simulation.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Chewy, I’m glad you enjoyed the flight and the jet! I can’t say that I’ve tried any of the AI ATC addons just yet however, one of the devs you mentioned has reached out to me and I would certainly be keen to give the software a go at some point; no solution looks perfect at the moment but, certainly these sorts of programs are showing a lot of promise (and ATC is an area that sorely needs addressing in MSFS)! Cheers and all the best : )

[@thelespauldude3283]

Do you have any shaders or filters on? Even at Max settings, MSFS looks kinda shitty for me, not even close to what im seeing in the video

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi TLPD, So far as my graphics settings go, I basically just have everything cranked up to Ultra. I don’t use Nividia game filters, or any shaders however, I do touch up some of the external shots during editing (that usually only extends to increasing the contrast a little and adding some vignette (both of which could be done with Nvidia game filters). The main thing you’re probably noticing; I do spend a lot of time tweaking the weather and lighting in my videos (that can make a huge visual difference within the sim). As you say, by “default” MSFS can look very hit and miss visually. I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )

[@yams900]

1st ! Good work mate :) Thx for sharing

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! Cheers, Ronnie ; ) I’m really glad you enjoyed the flight. My pleasure, as always!

[@murphyandmurphybrand]

just curious. How realistic is flight simulator if you turn off one of the functions. Does it affect the flight?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Craig, Do you mean, would turning off an engine, or hydraulic pump etc, affect the aircraft’s behaviour? It varies from addon to addon but, overall MSFS is somewhat mid-range in terms of its realism. Most addons are fairly basic in their implementation however, certain addons like the F28 (featured here) are far more complex; for example, Just Flight have modelled things to such a degree, that turning off the aircraft’s hydraulic pumps, will actually result in the F28 “feeling” heavier on the controls. If one were to cut an engine, all of the systems powered by that engine would be lost and so on. I hope that clarifies things a little? All the best : )

[@baturmusaogullar4056]

What AI airlines are you using to create such traffic in Belfast?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Batur, Much of the traffic you can see in Belfast, is static aircraft included with the Pyreegue scenery (same for East Mids). I was otherwise using FSLTL though. I hope that clarifies things. All the best : )

[@mikecoffee100]

Spot on Video

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much, Mike! : )

[@BeaufighterGaming]

Could we get a DHC-2 bush flight at some point? Change of pace.

[@DavidR_192]

Nahhh..... plenty of other channels for GA. The DHC-2 isn't a great model in MSFS. IMO of course.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Beaufighter, I’ll happily add the DHC-2 to my list of potential future videos. I try and fly a reasonable variety of aircraft here on the channel and alternate types between uploads, as far as is practicable : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@PeterHedditch]

How about this livery with the Viscount 810? 🙂

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha. Wouldn’t that be nice, Peter! I’m hoping that Just Flight might oblige one day, as they did do a Viscount for FSX. Cheers and all the best : )

[@ananthaxn]

Let's goooo ❤

[@ysteineker7001]

Just brilliant! Got everything, except Skydrol fluid smell Speedbrake should be deployed earlier. Add more power. (Check original checklist). Check blow in mechanism with selected vs deploy indication. Flashback to ice detector probe. 7 small holes and a larger one, measure diff press when ice clogging. Sensor was of course dubbed Snow white and the 7 dwarfs. (Reason why I remember it)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much once again, Øystein! Haha, “Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs” - a little bit more polite than the nickname for autopilot pitch control switch then (from what I recall you mentioning previously) XD Thanks for watching / commenting - much appreciated!

[@pythosdegothos6181]

Why the fuel tank imbalance?

[@CambsPilot]

Possibly due to APU fuel burn. Martyn - Just Flight

[@pythosdegothos6181]

@@CambsPilotOh...of course. LOL. thank you.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, indeed. It was that pesky little jet engine at the back ; )

[@RayCamacho-m2e]

Wow! How did you get that PA announcement?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Ray, The PA is just something that I edited into the video. The Just Flight F28, does allow the user to play boarding music though and I believe that sound file can be changed out, such that one could change it to a boarding announcement (I haven’t tried myself). I hope that clarifies things. All the best! : )

[@RayCamacho-m2e]

Wow! That feature is pretty neat, haha.@@IntotheBlueSimulations

[@travist7777]

“BING-bing” “Flight deck. This is the Captain.” “Hello, Captain, this is Dick in the rear. The passengers were complaining that the left outer wing was flexing quite a bit right before landing.” “Thanks, Dick. We’ll have the Engineers take a look. Cheers!”

[@bobbastian760]

Off a 4090 this really needs to be 4K bro...

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Agreed, Nick. I’ve only recently been able to get DLSS working in a satisfactory fashion though; before that, I just wasn’t able to maintain a satisfactory framerate. I will at some point, look to move to either 2K, or 4K videos. All the best!

[@benholmes1608]

Yikes! All those dials and buttons!!!

[@kokoeteantigha389]

Why for goodness sake has no one thought of doing the DC8 or DC9?!?

[@piterdegroot5714]

When will it release for xbox?😊

[@monkeystuff661]

Thats nice wut plane is that?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi NMC, It’s the Just Flight F28 professional : ) I hope that helps. All the best!

[@monkeystuff661]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Thanks 🙃

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

You’re most welcome! : )

[@shinkicker404]

I need to switch back to TrackIR... so much more movement with it compared to Tobii (with my G9 monitor). Great video (production values are top notch as usual) and showing of the F28, love this birb. Edit: oh, what happened with the wingflex on landing, I don't remember seeing it jitter like that. Quirk of the replay tool?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi ML, I haven’t tried the Tobii myself; I considered a switch (it would be nice to do away with any wires) but, I’ve always been happy with TrackIR and “if it ain’t broke”. . . I’m really glad you enjoyed the flight! The wing flex was indeed a quirk of the replay tool : ) Many thanks and all the best!

[@Paulo.Júnior.85]

Dreaming about the Fokker 100...

[@CambsPilot]

We'll be sharing some more previews of our F70 and F100 very soon. Martyn - Just Flight

[@cameron1975williams]

So realistic it's actually a little bit scary.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha thanks, Cameron! I’m glad the video had you immersed! Cheers for watching and all the best : )

[@still_guns]

Can this plane be used in VATSIM?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi SG, Absolutely (it has VHF radios and a transponder). It would be a pretty high workload though haha. There is the option to fit a basic GPS but, otherwise it’s conventional nav only (so you might require quite a bit of Radar vectoring). I hope that clarifies things. All the best : )

[@chrisdopherwilliams456]

Not sure if it's ever been asked but can we get to see your head tracking settings or is that a trade secret 😊

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, it’s *super* top secret, Chris. So secret in fact, that I’ve actually uploaded my TrackIR profile over on Flightsim.to : P If you search “Into the Blue”, you should be able to find it easily enough : ) I hope that helps. All the best!

[@leifandersen2756]

RTX 4090 is very expensive and not in my price range ! I am sure that less can do it .

[@nouradattaf4080]

I9 , 5,8ghz, that make the difference

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Leif, The 4090 is indeed very expensive and somewhat overkill for MSFS. I do however use my computer for other things as well and at any rate, I considered the hardware somewhat of a “reinvestment” into the channel. All the best : )

[@Skinny-me]

May I ask you Sir, do you use Monitors or VR ? The Videos you make are always incredible. So much so I even watch the ones with aircraft I am not interested in! haha. This Bird is incredible and on my wishlist! Appreciate what you do, Thanks!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi STC, Many thanks for the kind words, I’m really happy to hear that you’re enjoying the content! All of my videos are recorded in 2D however, I do very occasionally sim in VR during my own time (when I get the chance, which isn’t very often). I hope that clarifies things? Much appreciated and all the best to you : )

[@DavidR_192]

What's with the "set THROUGH to....". Why are they set through, and not just set to...? You love superfluous words 😄 Like the flight controls being in the "correct SENSE". I am of course only jesting and really enjoy your videos. The F28 is a real treasure in MSFS.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Bob, Haha well, I mostly couldn’t tell you where the superfluous words come from but, I’m glad you’re otherwise enjoying the content ; ) “Correct sense” was definitely something that I picked up in flight school and I would imagine many other expressions were picked up along the way. The F28 is a gem - I’m happy you enjoyed the flight! All the best : )

[@JJay-m1x]

"slightly looking on the papi but happy"

[@md-er2lk]

[@tm8473]

no landing lights?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I’m not sure I follow TM; landing lights are visually modelled on the F28 and I had them turned on for both the takeoff and the landing : ) I hope that clarifies things a little? All the best!

[@oc10121989]

iam using x-plane and its so sad that its a true flight simulator but for graphics its retarding

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

X-Plane isn't as pretty as MSFS however, things have improved significantly in recent months and with a bit of modding, I think the sim can now look rather great (under certain conditions); it's not as graphically beautiful but, arguably more visually realistic. I like both sims for different reasons : ) Happy flying and all the best!

[@bv3bv334]

When will graphics be able to accurately replicate the movement of humans?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Bv3, I think it can (more or less) be done now however, to do so would probably be too much of an FPS sink, with something like MSFS. We’ll probably have to wait a few more years, before we start seeing realistic crew members etc. All that being said, I think even with current technology, Asobo could create a more convincing first officer than they have done. . . All the best : )

[@FLT247]

Great video. For future, dump the ATC chatter; doesn’t add anything to enrichen your content… just a distraction.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much 247, I’m really glad that you generally enjoyed the flight! Cheers for the feedback; personally, I rather like the ATC chatter, as I think it makes the flight feel that much more immersive (it’s rarely quiet on the airwaves). Much appreciated and all the best to you! : )

[@cameron1975williams]

Why pilots get the big bucks. Imagine learning to be fluent in all the different types.

[@Aaab2328]

We don’t, the vast majority are fluent on a single type at any one time.

[@mainframehardcore]

Man that you can live with that horrible framerate...

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi MH, Most of the choppiness comes from video recording / editing / processing and KZbin compression (I experience much greater fluidity in the sim directly). That being said, I’ve finally managed to get DLSS working in a satisfactory fashion so, hopefully that will smooth things out in future videos. All the best

[@pikachu6031]

As far as I’m aware: British Midland NEVER Operated the Fokker F-28 Fellowship! Over the decades they operated the following aircraft types:- Douglas DC-3 Dakota. Canadair C-4 Argonaut. Handley-Page Dart Herald. BAC 1-11. Boeing 707-300C. Fokker F-27 Friendship. MD DC-9. Fokker-100. Fokker-70. Boeing 737-300/400 and 500 series. Airbus A320. Airbus A321. Airbus A330. I was a Pilot with British Midland Airways on the Boeing 737-300/400/500 Fleet from 1994-1999……

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Pikachu, You’re correct. I did mention this historical inaccuracy during the video’s introduction; I have a soft spot for the airline though (so I thought it would be nice to bring BD back, at least virtually) and I enjoy the F28 in MFSF - hence the combination. I have created / made available a number of fictitious and real-world Midland liveries for the sim, just to try and keep some memory of the airline alive (and of course, for people to enjoy). I hope that clarifies things. All the best : )

[@pikachu6031]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Hi Buddy. Yeh. Looks fabulous I must say. Quite a powerful little beast the F-28, with two Rolls-Royce Spey’s on it, same as the BAC 1-11 and the RAF’s Blackburn Buccaneer. As well as the Nimrod Maritime Recon. aircraft! I think the Fokker-70 had Tay Turbofans but not sure. I could have gone on the Fokker Fleet but I wanted to stay on the Boing 737. Far more route variety and it’s a Boeing. The Fokker-100 and 70 were virtually an Airbus with a control column instead of a side stick. Terrific job on your graphics though. Great Job! Best Regards from England. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️. Ps. After British Midland, I stayed with Boeing. I went to Virgin Atlantic at LHR/LGW on the Boeing 747-400 in 1999. Had to take very early retirement due to health problems. I flew it for 15 years though!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I used to watch the Midland 737’s and Fokkers going into East Mids; as a kid, I always liked the look / design of the Fokker (I do have a real soft spot for the classic 737’s though). Sorry to hear that you had to retire sooner than planned. I do hope retirement has been treating you well though! Cheers and all the best : )

[@calinutza33]

Is this plane still flying nowadays. ? 🧐

[@DavidR_192]

No. The last F28s were operating in Africa until 2019. There are none in main ops now. But a couple of 'museum pieces', preserved.

[@lvwpy]

They're still flying here for the Argentinian Air Force, which in turn makes commercial flights for LADE (Lineas Aereas Del Estado). They're due to be replaced by the recently acquired E-140s ​@@DavidR_192

[@markpimlott2879]

On the apron you heard ATC giving pushback and taxi clearances for other aircraft but no comms for this flight! 'Not even clesrance to taxi to hold on the runway, or even takeoff authorization! Why not?? Even in flight you hear simulated atc comms but not during the flight. 'Confusing for this layperson!! 'Haven't got to the landing yet. Thanks for any clarification! ✈️ 🛩 🛬 💺 🛫 ✈️ 🛩 🛬 💺 🛫 ✈️

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Mark, The ATC that you can hear during the flight, is real-world recordings, which I’ve then edited into the video (hence the lack or replies on my part). I hope that clarifies things. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Cali, As lvwpy states, I gather there are still a few F28’s flying with the military. It’s a shame to hear they’ll be retiring soon though. . . All the best!