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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
Hey Henry,
That is the older version. You want Build 2.2.
Also, I constantly rename the installer files, so dont go by that. Go by the aircrafts config file. Another way is to start the compiler you have and see what it says in the Readme at the top. It will say 'Kodiak Build 2.'something''
Just redownload the Flight1 package from the Kodiak webpage and run the installer again. Have your key ready.
The webpage is here;
www.lionheartcreations.com/Kodiak
The present Flight1 installer is here;
http://lionheartworld.net/schloss/Quest_Kodiak_2.2.exe
:d
Bill
That is the older version. You want Build 2.2.
Also, I constantly rename the installer files, so dont go by that. Go by the aircrafts config file. Another way is to start the compiler you have and see what it says in the Readme at the top. It will say 'Kodiak Build 2.'something''
Just redownload the Flight1 package from the Kodiak webpage and run the installer again. Have your key ready.
The webpage is here;
www.lionheartcreations.com/Kodiak
The present Flight1 installer is here;
http://lionheartworld.net/schloss/Quest_Kodiak_2.2.exe
:d
Bill
Side notes for Kodiak drivers;
On the PFD screen, there is a menu button along the bottom called CDI. That is your NAV / GPS button. Clicking on that switches you between NAV and GPS modes. The button will also say which mode you are in and the label will change from CDI/NAV to CDI/GPS. The center of the CDI Compass Rose will also convert from green to magenta, showing the 2 versions of NAV mode you are in. GPS is green.
A flaw in 'something' in the gauges code is causing the front doors to not open. To get around this, reload the plane as soon as you load up in a flight. Example; boot up into your flight as usual in the Kodiak, then go to aircraft and simply select the exact same plane again and hit OK. Now your doors will function.
The center MFD (GPS) screen now boots up in 'Sleep Mode'. To turn on (wake up) the GPS screen, simply select the small MAP menu button at the bottom center of the MFD screen and your map appears. You can then turn it black and blue (night mode) by clicking Terrain, and you can declutter the map down to just airfields objects by selecting DCLTTR menu button several times.
Note that there are 3 ECIAS menu windows now; Engine, Fuel, Systems. You select the versions on the bottom menu buttons. Engine is the primary popup. If you turn that off, the ECIAS menu will then shut off. The ECIAS window is the Verticle engine readout along the left side of the MFD screen.
This MFD / PFD system can now bring you down to the runway (but shouldnt be used to auto-land). So for really bad weather (Coast Guard missions?) you can use the new NAV system AP to take you home with. All this is covered on a tutorial by Dwight that you can download from the Kodiak webpage. Which reminds me, he updated that, so I need to go upload it real quick. :d
For SkyDiver mode (removal of the rear Clamshell Door Assembly), you flip the 3D toggle switch at the base of the Co-Pilots control yoke. Its surrounded by blue. Cant miss it. Flip that and 'time' stops, Kodiak personel quietly show up, remove the door assembly, beam back up, and the Time Dialation Generator turns back off, releasing the stasis of time and blink! the door is gone. Time to take up some sky divers.
Side note; The US Military is looking into using the Kodiaks as sky diver training planes for soldiers traing for paratrooping, etc.
For cargo running, if you deliver a cargo and you wish to fly back empty, select the Empty model to fly back in. If there is not a version of 'Empty' available, you can create a Registry version in the 'Aircraft.cfg' file by creating a new Registry block, and entering the Texture version, Model version (Empty in this case) and finish setting up the naming process so that it shows up in FS, (proper name that isnt the same as the others, N-number, small JPG labellor, etc).
If you have any questions on it, please let me know.
Bill
On the PFD screen, there is a menu button along the bottom called CDI. That is your NAV / GPS button. Clicking on that switches you between NAV and GPS modes. The button will also say which mode you are in and the label will change from CDI/NAV to CDI/GPS. The center of the CDI Compass Rose will also convert from green to magenta, showing the 2 versions of NAV mode you are in. GPS is green.
A flaw in 'something' in the gauges code is causing the front doors to not open. To get around this, reload the plane as soon as you load up in a flight. Example; boot up into your flight as usual in the Kodiak, then go to aircraft and simply select the exact same plane again and hit OK. Now your doors will function.
The center MFD (GPS) screen now boots up in 'Sleep Mode'. To turn on (wake up) the GPS screen, simply select the small MAP menu button at the bottom center of the MFD screen and your map appears. You can then turn it black and blue (night mode) by clicking Terrain, and you can declutter the map down to just airfields objects by selecting DCLTTR menu button several times.
Note that there are 3 ECIAS menu windows now; Engine, Fuel, Systems. You select the versions on the bottom menu buttons. Engine is the primary popup. If you turn that off, the ECIAS menu will then shut off. The ECIAS window is the Verticle engine readout along the left side of the MFD screen.
This MFD / PFD system can now bring you down to the runway (but shouldnt be used to auto-land). So for really bad weather (Coast Guard missions?) you can use the new NAV system AP to take you home with. All this is covered on a tutorial by Dwight that you can download from the Kodiak webpage. Which reminds me, he updated that, so I need to go upload it real quick. :d
For SkyDiver mode (removal of the rear Clamshell Door Assembly), you flip the 3D toggle switch at the base of the Co-Pilots control yoke. Its surrounded by blue. Cant miss it. Flip that and 'time' stops, Kodiak personel quietly show up, remove the door assembly, beam back up, and the Time Dialation Generator turns back off, releasing the stasis of time and blink! the door is gone. Time to take up some sky divers.
Side note; The US Military is looking into using the Kodiaks as sky diver training planes for soldiers traing for paratrooping, etc.
For cargo running, if you deliver a cargo and you wish to fly back empty, select the Empty model to fly back in. If there is not a version of 'Empty' available, you can create a Registry version in the 'Aircraft.cfg' file by creating a new Registry block, and entering the Texture version, Model version (Empty in this case) and finish setting up the naming process so that it shows up in FS, (proper name that isnt the same as the others, N-number, small JPG labellor, etc).
If you have any questions on it, please let me know.
Bill
Henry
Retired SOH Administrator
they do when you are commodore
and no one knows what they are doing
i have to be back at 7:00 am
tomorrow
ill be awake at 9:00
so 2 hours talking in my sleep
see here
http://www.shreveportyachtclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=31&Itemid=64
lol
thats me with the hat
H
cheezyflier
Charter Member
i noticed some thing the other day, i don't know if it is the model, my computer or what is the deal. even though i updated the model. at higher altitudes the prop condition lever seems to have no effect. have a look at the pic to see what i mean:
Hey Henry,
Dang! You are a bonified U-Boot Kommander! :d
Have fun out there. I hope the weather treats you all well and everything goes great. You might have some good winds out there tomorrow. Was windy here today. It usually makes its way over towards you.
So, on a boat, is the ASI called a 'Knott-ometer'?
:ernae:
Bill
Hey CF,
That was the 2.0 release bug. In Build 2.1 and 2.2, it is gone. Make sure you reloaded everything and didnt reinstall the older installer.
To varify this, open your Kodiak 'aircraft.cfg' file and check the top row, 3rd string down. It should be Build 2.2. If not, you need to reload it with the latest installer.
Presently it is now 'close' (not exact) with actual performance numbers. I am going to tune it and update it though as soon as I get better numbers from 2 pilots of actual Kodiaks that are flying the sim version.
I have also been asked for a airfile design that will give the Kodiak more of a downward approach with full flaps 'near' STOL speeds so the front cowel doesnt impeed forward vision. I am told the actual Kodiak can do this. I'll let everyone know when I have that available. Personally I like coming in with the nose high, but I have seen some planes with large flaps 'hanging' in the air, coming in, with their noses down. Just doesnt look right, but oh well.
:d
Bill
cheezyflier
Charter Member
i think i do have 2.1.
i will try the next build and see if anything changes.
i will try the next build and see if anything changes.
Henry
Retired SOH Administrator
It should be #1 on your listThis is a damn fine looking aircraft! You are to be congratulated on stunning FsX modelling! It's on the to get list
it is my default aircraft
H
cheezyflier
Charter Member
Roger
Senior Administrator
Actually Bill it isn't that great by 2009 standards, but thanks to Ted's advice it has stood the test of time.
Specs:
Asus Maximus mobo,
Q6600 (SLACR) processor overclocked to 3.3 gigaHz,
4 gig DDR3 1.6 gigaHz ram,
Zalman cpu fan,
GF8800GTX vid card,
Vista Home premium 32 bit (labotomised)
Specs:
Asus Maximus mobo,
Q6600 (SLACR) processor overclocked to 3.3 gigaHz,
4 gig DDR3 1.6 gigaHz ram,
Zalman cpu fan,
GF8800GTX vid card,
Vista Home premium 32 bit (labotomised)