Several issues flying into Aden, Yemen (747-8F, PC Ryzen 9800x3d, Radeon 7900xt, 32 G Ram)
- Even though I selected to allow ATC to choose the appropriate runway and not stay locked to my flight plan, I was directed to a runway with an 11 knot tailwind, whereas the runway actually in use IRL (8) would have had an 11 knot headwind.
- I was turned over to Aden tower on a two mile approach. At about 160 knots, you do the math. I should have been turned over more than ten miles out, at least.
- I was told to resume an altitude, even as I was given VFR clearance, which means the altitude is my decision
- Ry 26 has RNAV and VOR-DME Nav capability, but we are only given visual on the sim.
- The copilot received and read back the instructions for Aden Approach, but as usual, did not contact them. I had to. Whenever the copilot has the radio duties, they have the radio duties, period. They should be the ones contacting Approach.
