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Grumman Mallard Turboprop for FSX Native/P3D

Just downloaded and made a quick test flight. Very nice! Thank you so much Milton (and everyone else who helped make it happen). This reminds me of the days we always had Christmas surprise releases.
Merry Christmas everyone!
 
Milton Shupe said:
This is an FSX native SDK version (versus the earlier port over version) that should also be compatible with P3Dv4. Testing to verify of course.

All previous paints will be compatible although there will be a few added textures to the common texture folder.

The same Pan Am livery is in place just as with the FSX port over version.
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Hi Milton,

I just downloaded this FSX native model and replaced my entire 'FSX Only V1.2' (port-over) with it.
This one is a lot 'smoother' in FSX with better frame rates also, it seems.
Only issue is the cabin lights. For some reason I can't reproduce the passenger cabin light effect (as shown in the download picture package) inside my own sim. I have only the first row of cabin seats lit up (using L key) - but no big deal.

All effect files are in the FSX Effects folder and I only added 2 VC lights as follows :

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing

light.0=1, -26.158000, 0.000000, 13.389000, fx_beacon
light.1=3, 0.030000, -32.870000, 1.653000, fx_navred
light.2=3, 0.030000, 32.870000, 1.653000, fx_navgre
light.3=7, -0.577000, 32.641000, 1.942000, fx_navwhi
light.4=7, -0.577000, -32.641000, 1.942000, fx_navwhi
light.5=9, -3.350000, -2.720000, -5.250000, SP2112_MALLARD_TRANSOM_DROP //LOGO
light.6=9, -3.350000, 2.720000, -5.250000, SP2112_MALLARD_TRANSOM_DROP //LOGO
light.7=10, 3.185000, -1.548000, -0.522000, fx_cabinlites
light.8=10, 3.185000, 1.548000, -0.522000, fx_cabinlites
light.9=10, -6.541000, -1.548000, -0.522000, fx_cabinlites
light.10=10, -6.541000, 1.548000, -0.522000, fx_cabinlites
light.11=4, 7.2, -1.15, -0.18, fx_vclight
light.12=4, 7.2, 1.15, -0.18, fx_vclight

Hopefully this didn't mess anything up ?

Thank-you, Milton, for this great FSX native model.
Happy Holidays !
MZ..
 
Hi Milton
I've been using the turbine Mallard in P3D V3.4 (one of the last versions before V4) and it works well. I experienced quite a buzzing with the original sound set at idle so I switched it for a package designed for a Dash-7 and after some fiddling it works well. I will go back and revisit the original set at some point. Aside from that (which could be something in my computer) the machine flies really well for me. My wife gave me a new joystick for Christmas (tired of the cursing I think) and now I can almost stay on the runway, so progress in all directions.
Thanks for doing this Mallard and the best for 2018.
Warren (aspen31)
 
Milton, thank you for this wonderful bird. This is the first TP I am using...
Any chance to have an update also for the radial engines versions (or did I miss it)?
Anyway, one more brilliant addition to my hangar!
All the best to you
 
aspen31 said:
Hi Milton
I've been using the turbine Mallard in P3D V3.4 (one of the last versions before V4) and it works well. I experienced quite a buzzing with the original sound set at idle so I switched it for a package designed for a Dash-7 and after some fiddling it works well. I will go back and revisit the original set at some point. Aside from that (which could be something in my computer) the machine flies really well for me. My wife gave me a new joystick for Christmas (tired of the cursing I think) and now I can almost stay on the runway, so progress in all directions.
Thanks for doing this Mallard and the best for 2018.
Warren (aspen31)
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That is interesting to hear Warren. There were no changes to the original sound package but maybe being native has some affect on the sounds.

Gooneybird565 said:
Milton, thank you for this wonderful bird. This is the first TP I am using...
Any chance to have an update also for the radial engines versions (or did I miss it)?
Anyway, one more brilliant addition to my hangar!
All the best to you
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Thank you Sir (and thanks to all of the other comments).

I have not done the radial version yet as LDR did a native version with a full 3D gauge cockpit and some nice extras that is very nice.

If there is demand for my original, then that will be considered.
 
Thanks for the nice Grumman, very nice aircraft, on a related note anyone know of a good SA or HU-16B albatross other than Virtivia's that works with P3D V4 ?
 
Hi Milton
I'll admit I didn't spend much time with the original package and once in a while with my system it appears that there can be some "teething" problems when I first use a package which on subsequent use disappear so I will try the original again. I did notice on a recent flight that the "Yoke" icon is unusable for me. It highlights but does not cause the yoke to disappear. I am referring to the icon to the right of the GPS icon which I assume to be the yoke "appear / disappear" switch.
Nice airplane
Thanks
Warren
 
aspen31 said:
I did notice on a recent flight that the "Yoke" icon is unusable for me. It highlights but does not cause the yoke to disappear. I am referring to the icon to the right of the GPS icon which I assume to be the yoke "appear / disappear" switch.
Nice airplane
Thanks
Warren
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No soup for you....1 year! You didn't read the documentation. Click spot for yoke removal is indicated by the red X in my screenshot. The YK ICON does nada.

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My motto is "Never cloud the issue with facts". If only it was that easy to fix my airmanship.
Take care and thanks - Happy New Year!
Warren
 
My little contribution for those of you with the rxp gns2: I squeezed in a 430. It looks ok to me.

In vc2 in the radio section (panel.cfg):

gauge19=Bendix_King_Radio!Bendix-King Radio Audio, 442,699,415,60
gauge20=rxpGNS2!GNS_430_1, 442,757,414,190
gauge21=Bendix_King_Radio!Bendix-King Radio Nav-Comm 2, 442,946,412,104
gauge22=Bendix_King_Radio!Bendix-King Radio ADF, 1031,722,411,87
gauge23=Bendix_King_Radio!Bendix-King Radio DME, 1031,807,411,104
gauge24=Bendix_King_Radio!Bendix-King Radio Xpndr, 1031,909,411,102

In Window02 (panel.cfg):

Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=456,460
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=GPS_PANEL
window_size= 0.110, 0.300
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000
gauge00=rxpGNS2!GNS_430_1, 0,0,456,460

LouP
 
Milton Shupe said:
That is interesting to hear Warren. There were no changes to the original sound package but maybe being native has some affect on the sounds.



Thank you Sir (and thanks to all of the other comments).

I have not done the radial version yet as LDR did a native version with a full 3D gauge cockpit and some nice extras that is very nice.

If there is demand for my original, then that will be considered.
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I'd vote for that! :encouragement:
 
aspen31 said:
Hi Milton
I'll admit I didn't spend much time with the original package and once in a while with my system it appears that there can be some "teething" problems when I first use a package which on subsequent use disappear so I will try the original again. I did notice on a recent flight that the "Yoke" icon is unusable for me. It highlights but does not cause the yoke to disappear. I am referring to the icon to the right of the GPS icon which I assume to be the yoke "appear / disappear" switch.
Nice airplane
Thanks
Warren
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My apologies Warren. I guess I did not replace the panel.cfg in the final release.

Comment out this line in the Vcockpit01 section of the panel.cfg like so:

gauge49=//ST_Mallard!Yoke Icon, 197,839,45,45
 
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