Exciting Opportunites

golfermd · Post by **golfermd** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:14 am

"With the release of the PSS-777 and the future release of the PMDG-744F, we have such an opportunity to expand our services. I know that this VA was founded on the RFP-742, and I truly love that aircraft. It satisfies my need to fly some great ""steam guage"" aircraft. It is a real thoroughbred, requiring proper handling to keep her flying great. And when she is flying great, she is really flying great. But the reality of it is that other, newer aircraft are now being incorporated into long haul cargo operations which take advantage of market force trends and newer technologies (read operations economics and cost here). Included in this are the MD-11, 744 and a future 777 freighter. I know that our senior managers are keeping an eye on things and have long range plans for growth into these new aircraft. I agree with them that any changes must be carefully thought out and put in place to further our goals of continued growth and interest in this great VA! I am truly excited about these new opportunities. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]"

Bodo Mueller · Post by **Bodo Mueller** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:38 pm

"Yes, the 747-400F, 777F and the MD11 Freighter should be added to the fleet. I am not sure but meanwhile POLAR Air replaced the 747 classic by the 744F on most of the routes."

PO1319 · Post by **PO1319** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:15 pm

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bodo Mueller @ Nov 5 2005, 03:38 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>I am not sure but meanwhile POLAR Air replaced the 747 classic by the 744F on most of the routes. [right][snapback]5559[/snapback][/right] </div> Polar still operates a number of classics. They also continue to lease 200s when demand requires <span style='color:blue'>Act 21221 747-230B(SF) N509MC Polar Air Cargo 2004-05-10 Act 21575 747-283B(SF) N921FT Polar Air Cargo Act 21644 747-230BF N508MC Polar Air Cargo Act 21730 747-259BF N924FT Polar Air Cargo Act 22237 747-249F N920FT Polar Air Cargo </span> Act 23395 747-341F N355MC Polar Air Cargo Act 29257 747-47UF(SCD) N496MC Polar Air Cargo Act 30808 747-46NF N450PA Polar Air Cargo Act 30809 747-46NF(SCD) N451PA Polar Air Cargo Act 30810 747-46NF N452PA Polar Air Cargo Act 30811 747-46NF N453PA Polar Air Cargo Act 30812 747-46NF(SCD) N454PA Polar Air Cargo "

Bodo Mueller · Post by **Bodo Mueller** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 5:24 am

"Hi, I did not say they don't operate classics anymore. I said that on most of the routes operated formerly by classics I see more and more 744F. "

globecar · Post by **globecar** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 2:34 pm

"As has been discussed on the forum, when PMDG officially releases a 744 freighter, we will begin work on developing a seperate set of routes and reducing the routes currently assigned to the RFP 742. The incorporation of the 744 can not be done overnight as much programming must be done to get it to work seemlessly. There are no plans to add any other aircraft types to the VA. I refuse to run this VA with the ""anything goes"" attitude that so many others operate in. Dividing Polar Air into 3 regions and having special routes to satisfy the pilots of each region was even a stretch for me to consent and agree to. We have only been around since May 2004 and a lot has been done up to this point and a lot more is being worked on and developed every day. Two things that will show up next are:

A much revised Dispatch Generator with new features to make the pilots life easier.</li>
The automation of the Atlas Charters which will have a similar feel to the Open Board flights for Polar.</li>

As the above two areas are being developed we are keeping in mind the future addition of the 744 to our fleet. "

Bodo Mueller · Post by **Bodo Mueller** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:39 pm

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(globecar @ Nov 6 2005, 06:34 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> Dividing Polar Air into 3 regions and having special routes to satisfy the pilots of each region was even a stretch for me to consent and agree to. [right][snapback]5574[/snapback][/right] </div> Well, I was happier with the former HUB-System we had at the beginning operated by certain HUB managers. In this system every pilot was belonging to a certain hub and could do the flights dedicated to this airports."

mlegein · Post by **mlegein** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:58 am

"I totally agree with you, Ralph. Some VA's have thousands of pilots (many inactive) and let you fly anything from a sopwith camel to the concorde. What's next? The space shuttle? I never knew the hub system but I am quite happy with the three regions system. My main complaint is that we are only flying outbound flights. Crossing the atlantic westbound gets boring after a while (if you belong to the EMEA region). We should be able to make the eastbound flight as well to return to the region. "

globecar · Post by **globecar** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:34 am

"Hi Let me touch briefly on this topic and give you a little more information. This topic will be dealt with in great detail over the next 60 days. Let's begin with the Real Polar Air. They have 3 hubs or regions, whichever term you prefer to use.

Asia</li>
Americas</li>
Europe and Middle East</li>

We have the same setup for Globe Cargo The routes on the real Polar Schedule change every 30 days. Some cities that are on their schedule one month may not be on it next month but perhaps new ones will be added. The average number of cities that they service in a given month is about 22. Now back to Globe Cargo When we first started up we did try to stay with similar routes but in a very short time we deviated greatly to satisfy the wishes of pilots that wanted to fly to their home cities and places of interest to them. They had no interest in realism but strictly their own agenda. That's changing over the next 60 days. We will be making a very concentrated effort to fly the real scheduled routes of Polar Air but may find a need to add extra days to some flights to be able to cover the number of pilos we have. I am sure that this will be a short term thing as I expect several pilots to drop out when the realize that their departures and destinations are no longer on the list. I may have reason to be disappointed as Polar does not fly into Canada. This coming month, Polar has no scheduled flights into Alaska. PIK and AMS are the only two airports listed for Europe for the next 30 days (real polar) and that will certainly get the attention of some of our pilots. Quality Pilot's is far more important to us than a large quantity of pilots. Thirty great pilots that are interested in staying closer to reality is better than a hundred pilots that are just interested in flying to their hometown. (I am going to miss Winnipeg) Our goal is to try and stay very close to the real departures and destinations as used by Polar Air every month but we will also attempt to make sure there are enough flights to cover a bid session. Atlas Air Charters This is where we will have to count on Atlas Air to pick up the slack and supply flights from cities not covered by the Polar Schedule. Maybe they will get us a cigar run to Cuba and drop some snow shovels off in Winnipeg. There will be much more to come on this topic over the next 60 days so those of you that are left should stay tuned."

mlegein · Post by **mlegein** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:15 pm

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(globecar @ Nov 9 2005, 10:34 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> ... but may find a need to add extra days to some flights to be able to cover the number of pilos we have. </div> I don't know if it's possible, but 2 pilots should be able to bid for the very same flight on the same day as long as one of them is a captain and the other a first officer. Thus, 20 flights should theoretically cover 40 pilots (20 captains and 20 F/O's). A flight that was successfully bid by a captain should still be available to F/Os only for pairing purposes and vice versa. Just a thought."

yoni63 · Post by **yoni63** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:53 pm

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(globecar @ Nov 9 2005, 10:34 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Hi Let me touch briefly on this topic and give you a little more information. This topic will be dealt with in great detail over the next 60 days. Let's begin with the Real Polar Air. They have 3 hubs or regions, whichever term you prefer to use.

</li>
Asia </li>
Americas </li>
Europe and Middle East </li>

We have the same setup for Globe Cargo The routes on the real Polar Schedule change every 30 days. Some cities that are on their schedule one month may not be on it next month but perhaps new ones will be added. The average number of cities that they service in a given month is about 22. Now back to Globe Cargo When we first started up we did try to stay with similar routes but in a very short time we deviated greatly to satisfy the wishes of pilots that wanted to fly to their home cities and places of interest to them. They had no interest in realism but strictly their own agenda. That's changing over the next 60 days. We will be making a very concentrated effort to fly the real scheduled routes of Polar Air but may find a need to add extra days to some flights to be able to cover the number of pilos we have. I am sure that this will be a short term thing as I expect several pilots to drop out when the realize that their departures and destinations are no longer on the list. I may have reason to be disappointed as Polar does not fly into Canada. This coming month, Polar has no scheduled flights into Alaska. PIK and AMS are the only two airports listed for Europe for the next 30 days (real polar) and that will certainly get the attention of some of our pilots. Quality Pilot's is far more important to us than a large quantity of pilots. Thirty great pilots that are interested in staying closer to reality is better than a hundred pilots that are just interested in flying to their hometown. (I am going to miss Winnipeg) Our goal is to try and stay very close to the real departures and destinations as used by Polar Air every month but we will also attempt to make sure there are enough flights to cover a bid session. Atlas Air Charters This is where we will have to count on Atlas Air to pick up the slack and supply flights from cities not covered by the Polar Schedule. Maybe they will get us a cigar run to Cuba and drop some snow shovels off in Winnipeg. There will be much more to come on this topic over the next 60 days so those of you that are left should stay tuned. [right][snapback]5602[/snapback][/right] </div> Well, I don't know what that will look like, but just give me a load and point me in the direction, I am here to stay!!! You'll have to run me off LOL [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] "

globecar · Post by **globecar** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:14 am

We will do that for sure . . [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] Things are already falling into place. [attachmentid=387]

mlegein · Post by **mlegein** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:44 am

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(globecar @ Nov 9 2005, 11:14 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>We will do that for sure . . [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] Things are already falling into place. [attachmentid=386] [right][snapback]5624[/snapback][/right] </div> Nice map but Campinas is misplaced. It's VCP/SBKP Viracopos, right outside Sao Paulo. The map incorrectly shows it near Manaus in the amazon."

globecar · Post by **globecar** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:45 am

"Sorry, I uploaded the wrong one. Had to reduce text size to get it to fit and just clicked the wrong file name."

Brogs · Post by **Brogs** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:41 am

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(yoni63 @ Nov 9 2005, 09:53 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Well, I don't know what that will look like, but just give me a load and point me in the direction, I am here to stay!!! You'll have to run me off LOL [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [right][snapback]5622[/snapback][/right] </div> I.ll second that !! Mike [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] "

wijnand · Post by **wijnand** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:02 am

"<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Brogs @ Nov 10 2005, 01:41 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>I.ll second that !! Mike [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] [right][snapback]5632[/snapback][/right] </div> Me too!!!!!!! Wijnand "