Music in the A2A B-17

[Curtis P40]

After moving to FSX and missing all my favorite aircraft from FS9. I've started a new collection with A2A's B-17. One short flight and I'm in love. Do have a question that I couldn't find A2A's forums. The radioman will come on and say," I've got some music." OK. I'm the Captain, how do I tell him to play it ?

 

[SADT]

Hi Curtis,

You need to turn the radio switchbox (above the aileron trimmers and de-icers or around that area...) on the left cockpit wall to "Liason" and the you need to turn up the volume on the selector. Putting the headphones on from the control panel (Shift-3) also helps.

 

[stiz]

and in case you ask ... no you cant add more music/radio to it

 

[Curtis P40]

I guess the Captain should go to ground school first before just jumping in and going, but what's the fun in that. Thanks guys.
Curt

 

[GypsyBaron]

I guess the Captain should go to ground school first before just jumping in and going, but what's the fun in that. Thanks guys.
Curt

For the A2A Accu-Sim aircraft, it is highly recommended that you read the manuals as there are
often requirements to be met that are not necessary in the run of the mill, jump in and fly, FSX aircraft

There is a wealth of knowledge contained in the documentation that will allow you to experience the
full depth of the Accu-Sim modeling.

Paul

 

[Curtis P40]

For the A2A Accu-Sim aircraft, it is highly recommended that you read the manuals as there are
often requirements to be met that are not necessary in the run of the mill, jump in and fly, FSX aircraft

There is a wealth of knowledge contained in the documentation that will allow you to experience the
full depth of the Accu-Sim modeling.

Paul

Thanks Paul. Where would one find these manuals? There's bits and pieces on the A2A's product pages. Nothing came with the download except the installers. I've been using the checklist that came with my FS9 B-17. Just done another short flight from cold & dark and had no problem getting the engines started, after I figured out how the primer works.lol A couple of other areas where I'm lacking a bit of understanding is the inner-coolers and how the turbocharger settings work in conjunction with the throttles. Oh, and the brakes, on a 5,900 foot runway, 120 approach and on the brakes/flaps up and still I'm off the end of the runway to fast. Been doing wheel landings maybe I need to do 3 pointers, just doesn't seem like it wants to stop. Got hyd pressure.
Curt

 

[GypsyBaron]

Thanks Paul. Where would one find these manuals? There's bits and pieces on the A2A's product pages. Nothing came with the download except the installers. I've been using the checklist that came with my FS9 B-17. Just done another short flight from cold & dark and had no problem getting the engines started, after I figured out how the primer works.lol A couple of other areas where I'm lacking a bit of understanding is the inner-coolers and how the turbocharger settings work in conjunction with the throttles. Oh, and the brakes, on a 5,900 foot runway, 120 approach and on the brakes/flaps up and still I'm off the end of the runway to fast. Been doing wheel landings maybe I need to do 3 pointers, just doesn't seem like it wants to stop. Got hyd pressure.
Curt

Try this link for the manuals:

http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=21357

In general:

The intercoolers are used to adjust the carb temps. You can pass control of those, and the cowl flaps,
off to your co-pilot via the "Controls" 2D pop-up.

The turbo dial should be set to 7 or 8 for takeoff and throttles max until stable climb.

Then back off on the turbo dial while putting the throttles to MAX. Adjust the MP using
the turbo dial during climb and cruise.

On descent, turbo dial back to 7 or 8 and pull back on the throttles so as to keep the carb
temps up during the descent.

120 is WAY too fast for the final approach. I believe you want to be at 80 over the threshold, AIR.

Landings should be 3-pointers. The 17 has a tendency to "float" if you don't stay
ahead of it. Get your speed down well before the threshold. Then full flaps over the
threshold and power back to touchdown. Once on the runway, get the flaps up and
keep the controls in your stomach when breaking. Use the breaks sparingly or you'll
wind up on your nose. Use differential breaking and swing that big rudder around
as well. It will act as a brake too

Paul

 

[Lewis-A2A]

General rule of thumb is the manuals are installed under start menu >> all programs >> A2A Simulations >> then the submenus for any particular aircraft. :salute:

 

[W. Bleddyn]

and in case you ask ... no you cant add more music/radio to it

I had already looked into that myself. I used to play Silent Hunter III & 4 quite a bit, and have about 18gb of radio mods used in that game. British, German and American stations with tons of music and lots of news clips.

In that game you could have a music folder and an events folder for each station. The music would play randomly and a config file would play the news events based on the time/date you were at in the sim. While it is obviously too late for the B-17 it may be a nice idea for a future Accu-sim plane.

 

[Curtis P40]

General rule of thumb is the manuals are installed under start menu >> all programs >> A2A Simulations >> then the submenus for any particular aircraft. :salute:

Dang. Shows you how much I use the start menu :isadizzy:

Kind of thought 120 was a bit much.

Off to go read alittle and fly alot. Fantastic aircraft A2A :salute:, I've had the good fortune to ride in a couple of real B-17's, but never from the left seat. Way too much fun.

Thanks to all, got to go, my co-pilot is yelling at me again.
Curt