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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

B-17 Operations Scrubbed. Technical lectures scheduled until the weather front clears

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Lewis-A2A

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B-17 Operations Scrubbed. Technical lectures scheduled until the weather front clears

Hey guys,

RAF Met office reports the front will be clear by the end of the coming week.

In the meantime you need to get your heads around this,

http://www.a2asimulations.com/wingsofpower/wop2_b17g/A2A_B17_Accusim_Manual.pdf
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A real pilot must know his aircraft inside out, so take advantage of the scrubbed op's and get on it!

We will let you know the progress of the weather fronts, and dont worry. You will be first to know when Op's are on! :salute:
 
Holy cow!! 159 pages! This will take a bit of time... good idea providing it to us early.

After reading this... and getting some airtime in this coming weekend.... wonder if the Collings Foundation guys will let me get some stick time as they are in town April 7-12th.:d
 
I have yet to get anything "accusimed" ... Does the addition of accusim drop frame rates at all ? That is, compared to the base model of the aircraft...
 
The details being offered up by the payware vendors have reached a level that supports detailed knowledge of aircraft operations. In truth, if folks put the effort into mastering these intricacies, they demonstrate the skills needed to become competent real world pilots!

Ken
 
The performance impact can be minimal, but with this release we went a bit OTT on some eyecandy stuff.:kilroy:

Ill let the actual customers of current releases answer your question better though.
 
Wittpilot said:
I have yet to get anything "accusimed" ... Does the addition of accusim drop frame rates at all ? That is, compared to the base model of the aircraft...
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not really, Accusim is more about systems modelling as it pertains to playing sounds and failing systems in unique ways. There is nothing that really has an effect on your system's ability to draw what you see. I don't know enough about the P-47 and B-17 to confirm this, my observations are based on the 377 and the cub.
 
OK, I've **** now. :salute: Really nice job. I know B-17 history pretty well, but it's still nice to read it in the manual. It reads like a RL complex aircraft manual, lots of details, appreciate the pics and schematics.

Most of my flying career has been in a crew environment and I really look forward to the way you've integrated the crew into the operation of the plane. I love the Strat, but that copilot is just about worthless. I don't mind being busy on takeoff, it's mostly just the flow, but it just isn't realistic for a crew environment. Sure reads like the B-17 will be.

When I've only got a little time for flight sim, I like to just get in and fly. But, when there's time, I really appreciate the effort you guys have put into making it as real as possible. My father flew B-17's, so I have a special feeling for this plane.

cheers,
steve :wavey:
 
Anthony!

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The walls have Ears, ill let you know when the front starts to clear and Op's are back on. At least the weather affects them as well, the locals havent been strafed for 3 days on a trott now!
 
Will there be videos posted in the coming week? Like detailed videos about the various accusim features like you had for the previous planes?

I'm VERY excited about this one. The manual is great! :ernae:
 
Yes Kiwi.

Intelligence Officer has already given us the films. Trouble is we have lost the damn projector. Bet it was them limeys up the road!

Once we get the blasted thing back, we will get the films showing in the mess hut.

:ernae:
 
Lewis you really are having a blast with this aren't you :icon_lol:. I only had a quick chance to look through the manual before having to lay down to take a nap before coming to work (darn overnight shifts). I must say it is looking impressive. Having the possibility of hydraulic & glycol leaks is astounding. Can't wait to see how badly you can break this aircraft. Can't wait for the final product.
 
That is one awesome manual Lewis. Great job on that. Even the linkages for the cowl flaps...

What a complex aircraft.

:ernae:


Bill
 
Intelligence Officer has already given us the films. Trouble is we have lost the damn projector. Bet it was them limeys up the road!
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Hi,
I got one spare if you need it mind you its an old Bell and Howell one left over from the SKC at Middle Wallop back in the mid 70's. Timm
 
If the bird it self is as well put together as the manual, it'll be terrific.

Just one thing.... What's with all these 'landscape' page layouts? They're APITA to print out:a1451:
:wavey:
 
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