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Aeroplane Heaven / Just Flight Spitfire is out
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blanston12
SOH-CM-2025
I just installed the new Dunkirk Spit into my P3D v4.1 setup and had a few issues.
It first asked where my P3D install was and then asked if I wanted to install as an external add-on, I selected that option but it did not then ask where to install it, installing it into "C:\Users\Joe\Documents\Prepar3D v4 Add-ons"
I don't install my add-ons there so I moved it and updated my add-ons.cfg file so it had it.
It really should ask the inside/external question first and then ask where do you want to place it.
Second issue, my first take off I went full throttle and the engine soon started to smoke, but the smoke was going the wrong direction, see the image.
I then tried to restart and keep the boost to a manageable level. Could not get it to not overheat and die, I tried switching to a different model, a non spit and then back, finally quit completely and reload, keeping the boost at zero and still did it. Right not its not very usable for me.
Edit: I turned off auto mixture and it stopped overheating, but the other issues remain.
It first asked where my P3D install was and then asked if I wanted to install as an external add-on, I selected that option but it did not then ask where to install it, installing it into "C:\Users\Joe\Documents\Prepar3D v4 Add-ons"
I don't install my add-ons there so I moved it and updated my add-ons.cfg file so it had it.
It really should ask the inside/external question first and then ask where do you want to place it.
Second issue, my first take off I went full throttle and the engine soon started to smoke, but the smoke was going the wrong direction, see the image.
I then tried to restart and keep the boost to a manageable level. Could not get it to not overheat and die, I tried switching to a different model, a non spit and then back, finally quit completely and reload, keeping the boost at zero and still did it. Right not its not very usable for me.
Edit: I turned off auto mixture and it stopped overheating, but the other issues remain.
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bazzar
Charter Member 2018
There should be a final screen (with picture) on the installer which tells you to turn off automixture. Please take a few seconds to read it. We cannot code the the two stage mixture control in these early Spitfires and allow automixture to be left on. It is quite clear in the installer. The installation into a choice of locations is not our doing but P3DV4. You have an option now to install in a separate add-ons folder and select the aircraft from there when in the sim or install as you have always done, into the main sim aircraft folder. The installer simply gives you that option via radio buttons.
We are releasing a Service Pack/Upgrade very soon with some mods and improvements. Watch out for the notification.
We are releasing a Service Pack/Upgrade very soon with some mods and improvements. Watch out for the notification.
blanston12
SOH-CM-2025
Your right, it is in the installer, I just ignored them at first and paid the price.
Actually you do have a choice of locations when installing outside, I figured out how to do it by studying how the installer for Ant's airplanes T-28A did it, in this case after running the install for the Dunkirk spit, I simply moved the folder from where it was installed to my preferred location and then made these entries into C:\ProgramData\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\add-ons.cfg
Code:
[Package.10]
PATH=D:\Documents\Prepar3D v4 Add-ons\Dunkirk Spitfire
TITLE=Dunkirk Spitfire
ACTIVE=true
REQUIRED=falseI am very much looking forward to your next update, the new spit looks great and its a very nice addition to the hanger.
UnknownGuest12
New member
Going to wait and buy this bird as soon SP is out. BTW is there a date for P-47? Want that one as well...
Regards
Regards
UnknownGuest12
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dougal
Charter Member 2016
Despite being broke, I'm not gonna be able to resist this baby. Most people say one can never have enough Mustangs, but for me its Spits;-) Spits, Spits and more Spits....
How are the sounds guys? Nothing worse than a great looking bird but without immersive sounds - ESPECIALLY when it comes to this engine!
How are the sounds guys? Nothing worse than a great looking bird but without immersive sounds - ESPECIALLY when it comes to this engine!
Stefano Zibell
Charter Member
This is now available on steam and I want to buy it. Just wanted to know: is there any difference in that version?
And also: will the P-47 be released there as well?
Edit: Sorry, should probably post on the FSX forums.
And also: will the P-47 be released there as well?
Edit: Sorry, should probably post on the FSX forums.
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wombat666
Administrator
With all due respect I'd suggest you get it from Just Flight or a similar vendor.
The latest update came through earlier this week from Just Flight, now at v1.3.
As for the P47, no idea, probably end up on Steam but I really don't know.
I just got the Spitfire from JF yesterday and am delighted with it.
As regards the installer, I too was a little confused about the "outside P3D" option. You can have total control over how/where an install goes (see also the previous post about Ant's installer). It's not a limitation in P3D - it's actually a feature/blessing. I've devised a semi-automated installer system, fully documented here: http://www.nzfsim.org/index.php?dsp=P3D
I have a couple of *tiny* niggles with the Spitfire model though.
I understand the limitations of 2-stage mixture levers in the early Spitfires, but I have no VC animations for either propeller or mixture controls in the early version. The tooltips update the values (and the engine responds accordingly) but the the levers won't move when using the default axis control mappings (though they can be moved with the mouse). Both work fine on the later variants.
Credit where credit's due, though - here's why I still love it!
Post-restoration test flight (near Auckland, NZAA - amazing range these Spitfires have!):
A remembrance fly-past over modern-day Dunkerque:
Adam.
As regards the installer, I too was a little confused about the "outside P3D" option. You can have total control over how/where an install goes (see also the previous post about Ant's installer). It's not a limitation in P3D - it's actually a feature/blessing. I've devised a semi-automated installer system, fully documented here: http://www.nzfsim.org/index.php?dsp=P3D
I have a couple of *tiny* niggles with the Spitfire model though.
I understand the limitations of 2-stage mixture levers in the early Spitfires, but I have no VC animations for either propeller or mixture controls in the early version. The tooltips update the values (and the engine responds accordingly) but the the levers won't move when using the default axis control mappings (though they can be moved with the mouse). Both work fine on the later variants.
Credit where credit's due, though - here's why I still love it!
Post-restoration test flight (near Auckland, NZAA - amazing range these Spitfires have!):
A remembrance fly-past over modern-day Dunkerque:
Adam.
Thanks! The sea climbing up the terrain is a bit of a give-away though!Adam, that first shot is really superb ! I had to look closely to understand if it was a simulator shot or a real picture
Kudos to the airraft modellers (Just Flight / Aeroplane Heaven) and ORBX (FTX NZNI/NZAA). I just set up a nice time of day (crucial for decent shadows) and clicked! I have to admit I was rather taken aback by the result though!