In Character Conference Flight Seminar – Being in the Pilot’s seat.
#Cockpit – 10406.26  2100 Eastern Terran

Speaker: Lt. Cmdr Moyoom Praji Khrex,  FCO – USS Pharoah

Subject: Being in the Pilot’s Seat

Synopsis: Learning the basics of bringing an engine online. Memorizing the many components that make up an impulse engine. Writing a final exam. These are some of the things you will NOT find in this seminar. Test your piloting skills against some of the Federation's most ruthless of foes or learn new maneuvering tactics you'd never have dreamed of on your own. Strap yourselves in for the ride of a lifetime. (Or just strap yourselves in... safety first.)

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Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: Welcome! Please have a seat.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::points to the many rows of empty seats::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::nods to the Commander and quickly takes a seat::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::chooses a seat near the front::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::looks up at the clock and realizes it's time to start::
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Doesn’t look like much of a turn out?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: This is a bigger turnout than the seminar I had earlier.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::raises an eyebrow::
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: I see
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: Well, welcome to this flight seminar.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: Welcome! Have a seat.
LtJG_Andrews says:
Durron: Commander! What a "surprise" to see you here!
LtJG_Andrews says:
Khrex: Thank you, Commander. ::takes a seat by his XO::
Cmdr_Durron says:
Andrews: You didn't think I'd miss all of the flight seminars did you?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::watches as more people walk in::
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Looks like your turnout has improved.
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::walks into the room::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Excellent! Come in, Come in!
Capt_K`Beth says:
::walks in quietly and takes a seat in the back::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Grab a seat, make sure it's comfortable... Cause when you take it home, you won't be able to return it.
LtJG_Andrews says:
Durron: I would've come to an earlier one, but there were other pressing matters with Mercy.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::grins at Khrex than glances at the clock::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Ok, let's start shall we?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Welcome to the Digestive Tract of the Klingon Seminar... ::looks down at his notes::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::raises an eyebrow and looks at his own PADD::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Uh... I mean, Flight Seminar...
Cmdr_Durron says:
::grins and doesn’t look at his PADD::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::shuffles his PADDs around::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Hehe... ok! Who here has experience with flying a ship?
LtJG_Andrews says:
::looks over at Durron and whispers:: Durron: Has he started every seminar like this?
Ens_Turok says:
::Nodding no::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::calmly raises a hand::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::looks around the audience::
Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles since her father is the flight instructor for the academy::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: Uh... yes Lieutenant?
LtJG_Andrews says:
Khrex: Nova Squadron, three years running.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: Nova Squadron? Not bad...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Anyone else?
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::shakes his head::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::looks around::
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: I was the FCO on the Andromeda for a few years
Capt_K`Beth says:
::raises her hand::
Ens_Ryushi says:
All: sorry, what were we talking about?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
K'Beth: Yes, Captain?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: Andromeda is a fine ship. You must have been a superb pilot.
Capt_K`Beth says:
Everything from a shuttle to a Klingon cargo vessel.
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Thank you, Commander. I've also had some experiences on other vessels.  Including a Klingon Bird of Pray.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
K'Beth: Yes, Klingon ships are hard to fly... The helm is not exactly the best ergonomically in design.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Ok, for those of you who don't know how to fly, here's a crash course...
Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: This building is easier to maneuver.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: You have a helm. That's where all the controls are.
LtJG_Andrews says:
::snickers:: K'Beth: I second that.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::nods agreement to K'Beth.::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: You have thrusters, impulse engines, and warp engines.
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::is slightly concerned about the idea of getting a crash course in flying::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks at the controls::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Using the controls you can move the ship.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: That's it for the crash course... Uh... Any questions?
LtJG_Andrews says:
::laughs:: Khrex: Which one's the warp drive?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: Usually the biggest button... If not then it's the smallest one.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: Any other questions?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::scratches his Bolian head and looks around::
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::has so many questions he wouldn't even know where to start::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Ok... so let's start with some advanced maneuvers.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: One of the most common maneuver is using the thrusters to strafe the ship.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::watches Khrex and listens::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: That's moving it side to side.
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::taking it in::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Very useful in avoiding phasers, asteroids, or in my case dinosaur dung...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::shudders::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Anyway, to do this all you have to do is activate the port or starboard thrusters.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Can everyone imagine doing this?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::looks around the room::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::thinks about it, and realises that maybe the thrusters on the Andy may not be positioned perfectly for strafing.. have to check on that later...::
Capt_K`Beth says:
::raises her hand::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Ok, everyone stand up...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
K'Beth: Yes, Captain?
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::nervously rises::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::shrugs and stands::
Capt_K`Beth says:
That's all very well for the smaller ships, but what about the larger ones? Or should I resign myself to wiping dinosaur dung off of my Excelsior's windshields? ::grins::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::laughs::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::stands up and thinks about the maneuver some::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
K'Beth: As a Captain, you could always order someone else to do it.
Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Ok, everyone close your eyes and imagine yourself presses the buttons on the helm console...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Now move side to side...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::moves to one side::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::snickers::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: ...side to side.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::moves to the other side::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::Carefully steps to his right than to his left winding up where he originally was::
Capt_K`Beth says:
::blinks and stands there watching the rest move side to side::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: If you don't feel what the ship feels, it's hard to fly it. Flying is like an extension of the pilot.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Now you can also strafe the ship up and down on the vertical plane... So now imagine yourself activate the dorsal and ventral thrusters...
Cmdr_Durron says:
::nods agreement again::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::moves up and down::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::waits for the demonstration::
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::has a nasty feeling he's going to get space sick::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Come on, you can do it! Up and down...
Cmdr_Durron says:
::jumps up and down once than smiles::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::goes along with it, chuckling::
Capt_K`Beth says:
::amused at watching everyone bobbing up and down like so many corks in a pond::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Excellent... Now comes the hard part...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Moving up and down and side to side...
LtJG_Andrews says:
::sees K'Beth standing there:: K'Beth: Come on, Captain, join in the fun! ::laughs::
Ens_Turok says:
::Jumping incoherently::
Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: If I started doing that you would see what happens to old bones instead of ships.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::glances to his right than left and jumps to his left and back to his right::
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::jumping around as ordered::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::wonders what the people in the room below are thinking::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Uh, I don't want to have to interrupt the medical seminar across the hall, so I don't think it's a good idea to do that...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: So we'll just move to the next topic... Communication.
LtJG_Andrews says:
Khrex: It's on exobiology anyway.. probably more researchers than physicians.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Communication is very important when flying a ship.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::Raises an eyebrow than folds his hands behind his back::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: In combat situations, it is especially critical. One uncoordinated maneuver can mean the difference between survival and cleaning yourself off someone's hull...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: It is very important to coordinate your maneuvers with the Tactical Officer on duty.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: I mean if he wants to target an enemy's engines and you're just flying in front of the enemy vessel, that's going to make their job harder.
Capt_K`Beth says:
::mutters just loud enough for everyone to hear:: Not to mention your Captain grumpier.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: So imagine, I'm an enemy vessel, and the Captain has given the order to target all engines.
LtJG_Andrews says:
K'Beth: The old "if they'd in weapons range, so are you"?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Where would you have to be in order to hit my engines?
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Typicaly behind but often below also works.
LtJG_Andrews says:
Khrex: I'd say high dorsal; no torpedo launchers on the top of a ship.
Capt_K`Beth says:
Khrex: I'd say it depends on what type of ship you are.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Well you don't know where you have to be... I haven't told you where my engines are.
LtJG_Andrews says:
::snaps his finger towards Capt. K'Beth:: K'Beth: And what kind of ship we are.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Which brings me to my point, communicating with the Tactical Officer is important. He'll tell you where you should be to optimize effectiveness.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Now how you get there is up to you... but remember, your crewmates prefer a smoother ride...
Capt_K`Beth says:
::nods to Andrews::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews/K'Beth: That is actually another good point... knowing the configuration of your ship.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: If you're coordinating your attacks with the Tactical Officer and he informs you that he wants to use torpedoes, it'll be a good idea if you knew where the launchers were on your ship.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: All ships are different... some have launcher on top, some have them on the front, some have them on the side, some have them on the bottom...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: ...some have them inside, which doesn't make much sense... ::Scratches his head::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Uh... any questions?
LtJG_Andrews says:
::thinks and shakes his head "no"::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::looks around and shrugs::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Well, that was the offensive side of flying... there is also the defensive side.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Again, communication is important...
LtJG_Andrews says:
::stifles a snicker at an internal joke::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Depending on who is in charge of monitoring shields, whether it is the Tactical Officer or the Operations Officer, they would usually inform the bridge of the status of the shields.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::raises an eyebrow at Andrews::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::whispers:: Durron: The offensive side of flying? Well... I'm offended..!
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Now, if the forward shields are down to 10%, it's probably not a good idea to face the enemy vessels.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::continues with the raised eyebrow but smiles slightly::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::listens quietly::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: It's like if I threatened to punch you, and you continued to walk towards me, allowing me to throw that punch.
LtJG_Andrews says:
::not quite seeing Durron's subtle smile:: Self: Aww, my humour's lost on half-Vulcans...
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Unless I were to throw a punch first.
LtJG_Andrews says:
::thinks, "Hey, I was going to say that..!"::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: Hmm... let's assume I've already thrown a few punches and made your eyes water and bloodied your nose...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::nods his head slightly in thought::
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Than I duck before I hit you.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Well there you go, and example to evasive maneuvers... evading my punch...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::claps his hands together::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::nodds::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Uh... where was I?
LtJG_Andrews says:
::with sly humour:: Khrex: Uhhh.. trying to punch Commander Durron..?
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: you were threatening to punch me... You wanted us to turn other shields arcs towards the enemy.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Oh right... threatening to punch...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Well, then the guy comes up to me asking me why I was talking to his... uh... whatever he was with and I just said that I was only talking... So then... ::looks up at the audience::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::begins acting.. badly.. intentionally:: Durron: But sir, wouldn't that open up our engines to fire?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Oh... right... uh... So anyway, another important part of communication is with the Engine Room.
Cmdr_Durron says:
Andrews: Let the professor speak.
Capt_K`Beth says:
::coughs slightly from the back looking at Andrews::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::whispers:: Andrews: I have a cure for that problem anyhow.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: If you don't know what is available in terms of engine power that could lead to a pretty disastrous situation...
LtJG_Andrews says:
::makes an "eek" look and mutters quietly and quickly, looking down:: ...sorry sir.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Which reminds me of the time, I was asked to engage Warp 4, and I did... but I forget to check with the engine room and then we shut down... Although, later we found out that it wasn't my fault...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: But it could have been worse...
Cmdr_Durron says:
::stops himself from saying something::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Communications could be accomplished by text messaging or internal communications.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: And if you have strong lungs, you can yell really loud.
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Especialy if it is a shuttle
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Uh... don't yell too loud in a shuttle though... my co-pilot almost lost his hearing in his left ear... ::thinks about that incident::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::manages to keep his chuckles under control this time, simply smiling gamely::
Capt_K`Beth says:
::shakes her head in amusement::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::Looks at the time:: ALL: Oh my, where did the time go? I'm afraid I didn't get to most of what I wanted to talk about. So any questions before we wrap up this seminar?
LtJG_Andrews says:
::bites his tongue::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::looks around the room::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::shakes his head::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Whole lot of nothing? Well, that's ok...
LtJG_Andrews says:
::goes for it, speaking:: Khrex: Your co-pilot forgive ya? ::looks down quickly, trying to pretend it wasn't him::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: I'd offer you some refreshments, but I took everything in my earlier seminar... I'm still feeling it in here... ::rubs his stomach::
Capt_K`Beth says:
:;stands up:: Khrex: I want to say that this was a very informative and entertaining seminar.  Thank you.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Thank you for being here, Captain..
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::nods in agreement with the Captain::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: I thank you ALL for being here.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: I hoped you all learned something or another... about piloting, not about me...
Cmdr_Durron says:
::nods to the Commander::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Uh... you're free to leave... and don't forget to take your chairs with you...
Capt_K`Beth says:
::chuckles and speaks up:: I think the Academy would prefer if you left the chairs here. ::shakes her head and exits::
LtJG_Andrews says:
::walks to the front:: Khrex: Commander, I just want to apologise for being such a disturbance earlier.. my records say I "pushed the envelope".. my profs called it something else..!
Ens_Turok says:
::Walking to the exit::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: So I can't take that pink one?
SO_Ens_Lora says:
::walks for the exit::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
ALL: Thought it'll go well with the Pharaoh bridge...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: Disturbance?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: I didn't notice... Maybe it's because I'm a little deaf in my right ear...
LtJG_Andrews says:
Khrex: Earlier.. just shouting out the first thing that came to head.. I'm really sorry; I didn't mean to interrupt.
Cmdr_Durron says:
::shrugs:: Khrex: If they want to complain they'll just bill you.
LtJG_Andrews says:
Khrex: The whole co-pilot incident?
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: What they'll kill me?
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: Bill...probably just bill your ship.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Andrews: No, woman thing...
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: Who's Bill?
LtJG_Andrews says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Khrex: Well now, that sounds much more interesting..
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: I don't know.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: Then why did you bring up Bill? ::Scratches his head::
Cmdr_Durron says:
Khrex: I thought you did? ::also scratches his head::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::looks confused and stops scratching his head::
Cmdr_Durron says:
::shrugs::
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
Durron: Well, I'm off... I want to see if they have any beef left in the cafeteria.
Host FCO_LtCmdr_Khrex says:
::picks up his PADDs and exits::