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hschuit said:
Manual start procedure does not work in FSX because it looks like the engine start switches use XML gauges which are not compatible with FSX event ID's / variables.
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XML gauges should be amenable to modifying (I already have for some items in the .cab). I think it's more likely the code in the air file.

I will persevere.
 
Ferry_vO said:
Bruce, I just tried to save it, removing the .zip from the filename and set the the box below the filename from 'zip files' to 'all files'. It saves it as 'panel.cfg' which I can open with notepad like all text and cfg files.
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Thanks Ferry I will give it ago and let you know how I get on.

Bruce.

p.s. Got it now thanks again Ferry.
 
If anyone's interested in fixing the lights switch problem on the F2A/F3/F6, the following line in LightsSwitch.xml needs changing to;

<value><value><value>Value(A:LIGHT NAV, bool) 0 == if{ 0 } els{ (A:LIGHT STROBE, bool) 0 == if{ 1 } els{ 2 }}</value></value>/Value

(add the < and >'s)

</value>
 
"...lights switch problem on the F2A/F3/F6..."

The T4/T5 model has separate NAV and STROBE switches (items 23 & 24 on page 10 of the manual).
I don't have this model installed so I can't say if they work or not. Is there a problem with these switches?
 
Zsolt open the panel .cfg go to the bottom and change the size to 6143 to get rid of the black bar, then you need to find the gunsite texture and either fix or remove it and all should be well you must not close the throttles as it will cut the engines! I don't have mine installed but I'll try and post a fix if I get around to it!
 
Hello Pete,

I am very happy! It would be nice if it would be a solution
Beautiful aircraft!
Thank you!

Regards,

Zsolt
 
peter12213 said:
Zsolt open the panel .cfg go to the bottom and change the size to 6143 to get rid of the black bar, then you need to find the gunsite texture and either fix or remove it and all should be well you must not close the throttles as it will cut the engines! I don't have mine installed but I'll try and post a fix if I get around to it!
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Sorry Pete,

Specifically, you describe it?

[Default View]
X=0
Y=0
SIZE_X= ?
SIZE_Y= ?

Thanks!

Zsolt
 
in panel.cfg change the following;
render_3d_window=0

As for the throttle cut problem I've changed the entry in aircraft.cfg to;
min_throttle_limit=0.10
This works but it means you don't get reverse thrust (parachute).
There's probably a more elegant solution, I'm still working on it.
 
Chris Keane said:
in panel.cfg change the following;
render_3d_window=0

As for the throttle cut problem I've changed the entry in aircraft.cfg to;
min_throttle_limit=0.10
This works but it means you don't get reverse thrust (parachute).
There's probably a more elegant solution, I'm still working on it.
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The throttle cut problem is caused by the idle RPM settings in the following air file engine tables:

1503 Turbine LoMach CN2 vs throttle & IAP ratio
1504 Turbine HiMach CN2 vs throttle & IAP ratio

You can edit those tables using Aircraft Airfile Manager (AAM v2.2). The old values were 20% / 22% RPM at zero throttle and IAP Lo=1, raise them to 40% RPM.

It is some time ago but I think the jet started to move at idle 40% RPM. If that happens, you also need to adjust table 1506 (Turbine Corrected Thrust Factor vs CN1% & Mach). Just decrease thrust in the low RPM range a bit and the jet will stay put on the ground with engines running idle.
 
Is this the old Alpha product which I have tried porting over to FSX but the guages don't work or have Virtavia done an upgrade to make it FSX compatable?
If it's a new product where can I get it?
 
I love it!
I set the first 2 points in 1503/4 to 30 and it works fine - no need to adjust 1506.
Thanks also to Karl-Heinz Klotz for an excellent program.

All I have to do now is sort out the AP for night flying (can't see the numbers) and get manual start to work.

Any more great tips? :jump:
 
Has anyone been able to hit Mach 2.0 @ 36,000 Feet ? I tried with the F3 and got stuck at Mach 1.5. Maybe I have to tweak the air file a bit, I am thinking of the Mach drag effect (table 430) and Turbine Reheat Thrust Factor vs MAch No. (table 1524).
 
Same here Henk I've had it up to 50 using the old RAF supersonic zoom climb technique but never actually had it to Mach 2 come to think of it!
 
Chris, how did you do that? In FSX, even at 50,000 feet I still cannot go faster than mach 1.4:isadizzy:
Only in FS2004 I can go mach 2.0 (manual says top speed is mach 2.0 at 36,000 feet).
 
Sorry about that, I never realised there was a difference. I've spent too much time playing with the cockpit and not enough time flying.
You're right, that screenshot was from FS9, in FSX at FL500 I can only get 335KIAS; M1.49 and at FL360 535KIAS; M1.57.
Looks like the .air files need updating and I'm willing to bet the problem is in the 400's section.
Unfortunately I am a virgin when it comes to .air files - looks like we need hschuit!
Failing that, I suppose I can get my fingers dirty playing with all those interesting parameters.
 
Thank you Chris! I changed the air file and there I went: Take off from RAF Coltishall, out to the Wash, then full burners for FL360 and mach 2.0 and finally climbing to 70,000+ feet. How awesome it must have been in real life for those pilots being up there on the edge of space, looking to the UK below from the east coast all the way to the Irish Sea in the west !

View attachment 33221View attachment 33223View attachment 33222

Then I am close to bingo fuel, time to RTB.

Attached : updated air file (can be used on F2A, F3, F6, T5)
View attachment 33220
 
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