Team SDB USS Enterprise. It's Out!!

[Bone]

I loaded one of the saved flights, and did a circuit in the pattern with a trap. After trapping on the ship, I switched into another plane, and the carrier spawned

 

[Ian Warren]

Just had a report from one of our beta testers to the effect that it shows OK in DX10 with all the wicks turned up only when he goes to full screen he gets a Java error and the ship dissappears. He reckons that's probably an issue with Java and not the ship.

I reverted back to Java1.6 , some reason the later versions of Java simply don't work with AIcarrier's
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[letourn]

Thanks Ian and Mickey

 

[Agpilot25]

I can't get the Lso to work I did everything the manual said except for rfn gauge v3 all I can find is v2.21 is it required?

 

[Mickey D]

I loaded one of the saved flights, and did a circuit in the pattern with a trap. After trapping on the ship, I switched into another plane, and the carrier spawned

Can't explain that one Bone but I reckon we should charge for the extra carrier.

 

[Mickey D]

I can't get the Lso to work I did everything the manual said except for rfn gauge v3 all I can find is v2.21 is it required?

Version 3 is required and it should've been available for download on Sylvain's site. I also see that it is not. I'll check with Frank when he wakes up in Florida (he'll be very surprised as he went to sleep in California.) Hehe. We'll get back on it.

 

[Navy Chief]

Downloading now Whoo hoo!!!

THANK YOU SDB!!!

Go NAVAIR!

NC

 

[MDIvey]

@Mickey D

I was totaly unaware that there was an FS9 version of this and bought this by mistake instead of the FSX one I wanted on Flightsim.com shop.... I'm not getting any joy from there customer service ticketing system (been over 24 hours) was wondering if you could use any influence you have with them to get it sorted for me? I'm itching to get using this.

Matt

 

[delta_lima]

Just got this ... love it!

Haven't installed the LSO bits yet - but just had a minute to look at the model, and do a few launches and traps.

The level of animation is phenomenal, like that there are crew members in different positions (like the guy sitting on his bum next to a tractor).

The textures are phenomenal - I can definately see Sylvain's "signature" here, as the quality and sharpness really remind me of his Foch and Clemenceau projects.

The escorting destroyer and accompanying plane guard helo are superbly rendered, and really add to the atmosphere. I find it a bit unnerving to already hear the helo sound when I'm still a 1/4 mile out - don't think it'd be loud enough to hear in your helmet from that far out - I've never operated on a carrier, I may even be wrong in assuming that - no biggie. I really do like that I can hear it when I'm on the carrier deck, that's a major immersive factor - so if the tradeoff is hearing the helo a ways out, so be it. The smoke effect on the destroyer looks very good. No idea why I can't the smoke effect for the carrier to work, though ...

My only complaint (very minor) is the wake effect of the carrier - the big long straight effect that just doesn't seem too convincing - I might substitute one from another ship, that is more triangular in shape.

Flights on the pre-installed tracks loaded up well, and inclusion into AICarriers took scarcely two minutes.

Overall, a wonderful release. It'll be thoroughly enjoyed as my "go to" American carrier - for anything post Korea right up to the present. Yes, a 27C would be ideal for 50s and 60s, but until/if one materialises, this is my new Yankee boat of choice. Between her, the Foch, and the upcoming 50s era HMS Victorious from Flying Stations, the "classic" Cold War period of carrier aviation will finally be well represented.

Regards,

DL

 

[Mickey D]

@Mickey D

I was totaly unaware that there was an FS9 version of this and bought this by mistake instead of the FSX one I wanted on Flightsim.com shop.... I'm not getting any joy from there customer service ticketing system (been over 24 hours) was wondering if you could use any influence you have with them to get it sorted for me? I'm itching to get using this.

Matt

I'm sure Pilot Shop will respond to your ticket. Please remember they are based in the States so allow for the time difference. Maybe up late watching the Olympics In the meantime I'll contact them on your behalf.

 

[fallenphoenix1986]

Moneys a tad tight right now, she's at the top of my to grab list though when things settle down.

DL, I'm aware of Two 27C's though both see to be still born... one was a WIP by the same guy that produced the WW2/Korean era Essex, sorry can't remeber off hand who that was, and the other is by a French fella though the only info I have on it dates back to April last year*

* http://www.pilote-virtuel.com/viewtopic.php?id=30344
If anyone knows what became of this project I'd love to hear about it.

Craig

 

[fsafranek]

Some nice candid "empty deck" images (click to enlarge)...

http://www.pilote-virtuel.com/viewtopic.php?id=45913

:ernae:

 

[delta_lima]

Thanks FF,

I have Michael Davie's beta straight deck Essex - it's my go-to American carrier for anything WWII or Korea. I don't know if it was either he or Mark (Harper?) who did the Sea Vixen, Su-27, etc - who was also working on an angled deck carrier. Geoair's early renderings look good ... his work looks good, based on some WIPs of a Bucc repaint on Flying Stations' page. Alas, that repaint never got anywhere ... I think he did a Etendard IV repaint or two, now that I think about it.

Anyway, yes - great job on the E - and I forgot to mention - thanks for a "clear" deck option. It works better as a stand-in in the slightly earlier period with no a/c - so that was appreciated.

cheers,

 

[crashaz]

I have an SCB-27 Charlie in drydock.... what I would love to know is how to get the Frenel landing lights to work! I had to put the project down when I reached that point.


BTW.... fantastic work on Enterprise.... details are awesome... how in the world did you compile that!?!

 

[Ian Warren]

With a Great payware always follows with an superb freeware , Team SOH's Grumman Tracker B-) at Flightsim.com

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[stovall]

You beat me to it Ian, The Tracker makes a great landing on the Enterprise even if it is just a visitor. Very nice pictures.

 

[Ian Warren]

Thanks Tom , Always ready for further screens ... We do need a launch , further reading shows the type did not need a catapult to launch , think we could paint her up as a COD type , have a photo here of C-1A Trader 'Salt One' on board the Nimitz in January 1983 . Both models go hand n hand <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

 

[stovall]

Sounds great, I was worried the Tracker / Trader was not in the correct time. I read somewhere they were retired from military service in the seventies. Would really like to see the paint scheme you mention.

 

[Ian Warren]

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[Ian Warren]

Here we go , The USN required all but two on 1st March 1979 , one being a WF-2(E-1B) Tracer and this a TF-1(C-1A) Trader

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