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C-97 wip

Such a great model and iconic aircraft to portray. Looking at the latest videos, how many variants do you plan on developing? I've seen some pics with the turbojet and other's without.

I bought the A2A 377 and just never got into it, too much work getting the engine settings right, for me anyway. I really like this one though as some systems really seem to be simplified and I very much like the A2A refueling area and working underside lights and effects. Superb job!
 
strykerpsg said:
Such a great model and iconic aircraft to portray. Looking at the latest videos, how many variants do you plan on developing? I've seen some pics with the turbojet and other's without. I bought the A2A 377 and just never got into it, too much work getting the engine settings right, for me anyway. I really like this one though as some systems really seem to be simplified and I very much like the A2A refueling area and working underside lights and effects. Superb job!
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That is the reason for aircraft of that era having a pilot, copilot, and flight engineer and the reason I limit myself to single and twin engined aircraft. A2A makes great aircraft and Accusim adds tons of realism, but realism of that level when multiplied by the number of engines and systems to be monitored can quickly overwhelm one person. I do think that Manfred is doing an outstanding job with developing this C-97 and TuFun's sounds are audio artistry. This is payware level of quality.
 
ya, I have the A2A version and cannot fly it with out the engines burning up and I don't even have the full like real version?


David
 
Pepere said:
ya, I have the A2A version and cannot fly it with out the engines burning up and I don't even have the full like real version?


David
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It's a compelling aircraft to fly. When I first flew her, I would burn the engine by the time I got to the end of the runway... lots of fire and smoke! :biggrin-new: I didn't fully understand the cowls and cooling flaps this thing has back then. Now it's no problem after keeping an eye on the engineering panel before takeoff. Remember to set your cowls a 2 or 3 setting open. Also after takeoff pull your engines back into climbing setting and after you reaching cruise altitude set for cruise settings. I usually set mine around 2100-2200 rpm and 40'

Also is your virtual engineer set on? This video may explain some features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgrzvfm9XIo
 
Having some fun with the start sequence and full power run, then swing to the right for cruise power.

 
Great sounds Tufun,

Would be an awesome Christmas gift if released around that time. We can only hope you and Manfred are in the final stages.
 
A good flight engineer is as important as a good gas passer in surgery! Without one you don't get too far. I don't know if it is still there but there was one in McMinnville Oregon at the airport, impressive cockpit at least as far as the FE position goes.

Cheers. Tom
 
TuFun said:
It's a compelling aircraft to fly. When I first flew her, I would burn the engine by the time I got to the end of the runway... lots of fire and smoke! :biggrin-new: I didn't fully understand the cowls and cooling flaps this thing has back then. Now it's no problem after keeping an eye on the engineering panel before takeoff. Remember to set your cowls a 2 or 3 setting open. Also after takeoff pull your engines back into climbing setting and after you reaching cruise altitude set for cruise settings. I usually set mine around 2100-2200 rpm and 40'

Also is your virtual engineer set on? This video may explain some features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgrzvfm9XIo
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Is that still true if I don't have the Accu-Sim version?

David
 
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