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FSX Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter (new) and KC-97G Stratotanker (updated). Previous installation of basepack "FSX Boeing C-97 V.1 Beta" required. This update includes the C-97G Freighter model and modifies the KC-97G Tanker model to include a cargo hold and cargo door. All intermediate patches issued so far have been integrated as well, so all you need to make the pack work is an installed V1 Beta basepack (either patched or unpatched).

Cheers,
Manfred

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Since the liveries are interexchangable between C-97Gs and KC-97s, can we have simple instruction on how to install C-97 liveries on KC-97, please?

FSX Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter (new) and KC-97G Stratotanker (updated). Previous installation of basepack "FSX Boeing C-97 V.1 Beta" required. This update includes the C-97G Freighter model and modifies the KC-97G Tanker model to include a cargo hold and cargo door. All intermediate patches issued so far have been integrated as well, so all you need to make the pack work is an installed V1 Beta basepack (either patched or unpatched).
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So it means I should install C-97 and KC-97 with cargo doors into SAME folder as KC-97 with all its latest updates?

Sorry for too stupid questions but I am whiz in installations of jet add-ons but NOT in propeller ones LOLOL Installation of any propeller plane add ons is more difficult than jet add ons. LOL :biggrin-new:


Thanks,

Aharon
 
Hello Aharon:


Aharon said:
Since the liveries are interexchangable between C-97Gs and KC-97s, can we have simple instruction on how to install C-97 liveries on KC-97, please?
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I believe the C-97G was design so as to allow all the KC-97G textures that have been done so far (and probably in the future) to work on the C-97G. The 'secret' is this: You install the 'texture folder' the way you normally would BUT when you go into the 'Aircraft config' file to add the necessary info in there, you have to decide what airplane you want that 'texture' to show up on and make sure the third line down (model=) is pointing to the right aircraft you want it on !! Another words, all that information that was sent along with that particular texture - that will gon in the 'aircrfat cfg file' will be [fltsim.??] (you fill in the number for ??) and if you want to see that 'texture' on the 'tanker' (KC-97G) then you want to make sure "Model=KC97G".. If you want it on the cargo version, then "Model=C97G"..


Aharon said:
So it means I should install C-97 and KC-97 with cargo doors into SAME folder as KC-97 with all its latest updates?
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Yes again sort of !! What I did was make a 'main' folder and called it "Boeing_C-97G". Then I dumped everything into that folder and went from there.. When I was all done 'transferring' everything over from my 'original' (or old) folders, I deleted them.. You just want to make sure - when your all done - that you now have 'everything' under one 'main' folder..


Aharon said:
Sorry for too stupid questions but I am whiz in installations of jet add-ons but NOT in propeller ones LOLOL Installation of any propeller plane add ons is more difficult than jet add ons. LOL :biggrin-new:
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NO question is stupid !!!


Aharon said:
Thanks,

Aharon
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Hope this help ya get going..

Bill
 
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Yup.. it simply gets better:encouragement:

Had the freighter up for a couple of hours and all worked as expected. Notice on this release that any mouse-look on Shift+4 that invokes a text box also brings a stutter.. just one as the text box loads and displays. Not a problem but never noticed this on the KC. Maybe it's starting to push my old i5 rig a little more.
Also.. I note the ramps won't function unless engine 2 is running. Not a problem.. I assume the ramp takes power from the generator serving engine#2;) Didn't see any mention of this in the readme but it didn't take long to fathom. Other engines may also work.. #1 definitely doesn't.

Love it to bits:encouragement:
ATB
DaveB:)
 
DaveB said:
Yup.. it simply gets better:encouragement:

Had the freighter up for a couple of hours and all worked as expected. Notice on this release that any mouse-look on Shift+4 that invokes a text box also brings a stutter.. just one as the text box loads and displays. Not a problem but never noticed this on the KC. Maybe it's starting to push my old i5 rig a little more.
Also.. I note the ramps won't function unless engine 2 is running. Not a problem.. I assume the ramp takes power from the generator serving engine#2;) Didn't see any mention of this in the readme but it didn't take long to fathom. Other engines may also work.. #1 definitely doesn't.

Love it to bits:encouragement:
ATB
DaveB:)
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I can't get the Shift+4 menus to display properly after the update. The issue affects both the KC and C variants but when I reverted back to the previous versions of the gauge & monitor cab files, the original Shift+4 menus display properly. Not sure what to make of it.
 
DaveB said:
Yup.. it simply gets better:encouragement:

Also.. I note the ramps won't function unless engine 2 is running. Not a problem.. I assume the ramp takes power from the generator serving engine#2;) Didn't see any mention of this in the readme but it didn't take long to fathom. Other engines may also work.. #1 definitely doesn't.

Love it to bits:encouragement:
ATB
DaveB:)
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Dave:

The ramp actually needs hydraulic pressure to operate rather than electrical - and the only 2 engines that have a hydraulic pump on are #2 and #3..


ALL:

As far as the 'shift 4' and 'monitor panel' issues go, I can't help ya there - I actually don't bother with them since everything I need is on the 'monitor panel' itself and that all works fine for me..

Check out the 'individual' help menus on each panel !! Real neat !!

Bill
 
I can't get my ramp to lower at all. Monitor panel just shows "---" for the ramp. Using the tailhook key won't lower it either. Tried a second download then replaced the C97 model along with the new panel & air files, still the same result. Am I missing something?
 
oldmsgt said:
I can't get my ramp to lower at all. Monitor panel just shows "---" for the ramp. Using the tailhook key won't lower it either. Tried a second download then replaced the C97 model along with the new panel & air files, still the same result. Am I missing something?
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YES !! First of all, you have to have either #2 or #3 engine running. Pull up your "monitor panel" - where it says "RAMP ----", click on the --- with your middle mouse button, it should then say "UP" which is telling you what position their in. Then use your left mouse button on "UP" - it will change to "DN" and there ya go !!

Bill
 
WND said:
YES !! First of all, you have to have either #2 or #3 engine running. Pull up your "monitor panel" - where it says "RAMP ----", click on the --- with your middle mouse button, it should then say "UP" which is telling you what position their in. Then use your left mouse button on "UP" - it will change to "DN" and there ya go !!

Bill
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I was doing everything right, EXCEPT having my middle mouse button programmed as "middle button". Seems to be working fine now. Thanks!
 
Now that all's well with the C-97 ramp operation the old Master Sergeant unfortunately still has a problem. Yes, I know it's stupid, foolish and nitpicky but it somehow bothers me every time I see it. The orientation of the US flag on the right side of the tail is not correct. The field of stars should always be forward. Rant over, and thank you Manfred for a great airplane!
 

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Thank you very much

Just wanted to say thanks to Milton and his crew for the C-97. :encouragement:

I managed a successful install as per directions without a hitch. :adoration:


Edit: Thanks to Manfred and his crew.
 
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