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Hi

What is "conning" I am ignorant of the term.

ken ellis


"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
news:CIOl9.1726$ny2.180597@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
> Getting bored with flying instrument approaches, I thought Id try
something
> a bit unusual for a change. Using a T38 Talon, I set the ATC AI aircraft
> setting for 100% and took off, circling over Kennedy at about 10K. I
picked
> out a nice 737-400 taxiing out to the active and positioned myself to
> formate on him after he took off. It was fascinating!! I lined up on him
> during his climb out and slid in close on his starboard wing. He had a
> beautiful paint job and most of his details were visible. As we climbed
> through 15K, he started to con. I mean, this was pretty!! Checking my own
> tail in max view showed I was conning as well. Good on ya Microsoft!! But
> lo and behold....out about 20 miles and at 35K, he just evaporated into
thin
> air!!!
> Question..... does anyone know how far these AI aircraft are programmed to
> be visible if you follow one....is it always the same point when they
> disappear? Interesting!!!! :-))))
> Dudley Henriques
> International Fighter Pilots Fellowship
> Commercial Pilot/Certificated Flight Instructor
> Retired
>
>
>

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