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Plane not showing in preflight

J

John Pirnie

Charter Member
:cost1:Can anyone tell me why this plane will not show in preflight
The planeis the P-38G-Lightning

//
// Lockheed P-38G-13-LO Lightning by David C. Copley Feb 2003
// Please see documentation if you are interested in adding to this package
//
[fltsim.0]
title=P-38G-13 Lightning
sim=P-38G
panel=
model=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
empty_weight= 13500.000
reference_datum_position= 0.000, 0.000, 0.000 // (feet) distance from FlightSim Reference position: (1/4 chord, centerline, waterline)
empty_weight_CG_position= 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
max_number_of_stations=1
station_load.0= 170.000, -3.000, 0.000, 1.000
empty_weight_roll_MOI=32500.000000
empty_weight_pitch_MOI=42000.000000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI=120000.000000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI=200.000
max_gross_weight= 15400.000
CG_forward_limit= 0.000
CG_aft_limit= 1.000
[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar=1.03
parasite_drag_scalar=1.030
induced_drag_scalar=1.00
elevator_effectiveness=1.000
aileron_effectiveness=0.943
rudder_effectiveness=1.101
pitch_stability=0.920
roll_stability=1.050
yaw_stability=1.000
elevator_trim_effectiveness=1.000
aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.000
rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.000

[forcefeedback]
gear_bump_nose_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_nose_direction=18000
gear_bump_nose_duration=250000
gear_bump_left_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_left_direction=35500
gear_bump_left_duration=250000
gear_bump_right_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_right_direction=00500
gear_bump_right_duration=250000
ground_bumps_magnitude1=3250
ground_bumps_angle1=8900
ground_bumps_intercept1=5.0
ground_bumps_slope1=0.48
ground_bumps_magnitude2=750
ground_bumps_angle2=9100
ground_bumps_intercept2=0.075
ground_bumps_slope2=1.0
crash_magnitude1=10000
crash_direction1=01000
crash_magnitude2=10000
crash_direction2=9000
crash_period2=75000
crash_duration2=1000000
[piston_engine]
power_scalar=1.000

[propeller]
thrust_scalar=1.000
rotation=-1,1 //Engine 1,2,3,... Rotation direction. 1 = CW, -1 = CCW

[exits]
number_of_exits=1
exit_rate.0=0.5 ;Percent per second
[electrical]
max_battery_voltage=24.0
generator_alternator_voltage=28.0
max_generator_alternator_amps=60.0
//0 Class
//1 Longitudinal Position (feet)
//2 Lateral Position (feet)
//3 Vertical Position (feet)
//4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute)
//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6 Wheel Radius (feet)
//7 Steer Angle (degrees)
//8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid)
//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)

[contact_points]
//gear
point.0= 1.000, 8.000, 0.000, -7.450, 1600.0, 0.000, 0.607, 45.00, 0.300, 2.500, 1.000, 5.500, 5.500, 0.000, 0.0, 155.0
point.1= 1.000, -2.500, -8.500, -6.473, 1600.0, 1.000, 0.607, 0.000, 0.300, 2.500, 0.950, 6.500, 6.500, 2.000, 0.0, 165.0
point.2= 1.000, -2.500, 8.500, -6.473, 1600.0, 2.000, 0.607, 0.000, 0.300, 2.500, 0.950, 6.000, 6.000, 3.000, 0.0, 165.0
//scrape pts
point.3= 2.000, -2.333, -26.250, 2.000, 1200.0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.4= 2.000, -2.333, 26.250, 2.000, 1200.0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.5= 2.000, -22.500, -8.000, -1.800, 1200.0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.6= 2.000, -22.500, 8.000, -1.800, 1200.0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.7= 2.000, 14.0, 0.000, -1.000, 1200.0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000

max_number_of_points = 11
static_pitch= 5.6
static_cg_height= 6.457
[Views]
eyepoint=1.563525,0.000000,2.37

[keyboard_response]
elevator= 350.000, 500.000
aileron= 450.000, 800.000
rudder= 200.000, 800.000
[Flaps.0]
type=1
span-outboard=0.2
extending-time=7.000000
system_type=1 //0=Electric, 1=Hydraulic, 2=Pneumatic, 3=Manual, 4=None
damaging-speed= 200.000 //kias; pilot's manual states 100% flaps limit 150 mph, 50% limit 250mph; so I've set the damage-accrue speed in between 'cuz I can't tell if damage accrues at full flaps or at any particular partial setting
blowout-speed= 260.000 //kias; (300mph set based on my best guess when the flaps would leave the airplane!)
lift_scalar= 1.100
drag_scalar= 1.050
pitch_scalar= 1.02
flaps-position.0=0.000000,0.000000
flaps-position.1= 8.000, 0.000
flaps-position.2= 15.000, 0.000
flaps-position.3= 30.000, 0.000
flaps-position.4= 45.000, 0.000
//note: maneuver setting (8-degree) first appeared on -F-15
[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=1,0


Thanks, John

:salute:
 
The cause could be located in the sound.cfg file or the panel.cfg file. They may be aliased to something, and the something must exist in your computer. To correct it you just have to change to a sound or panel file you have. Also sometimes the extension of the aircraft.cfg is wrong (.cgf).
I hope this can help.:iidea:
 
P-38G

Hi John,

I have searched my archives and I have found this very plane as part of the Triple-Play. I don't know if there are different versions but the sound and panel of my version are aliased to a "P-38F_Lightning" which should be in the AIRCRAFT-folder (and ment is obviously the stock Lightning). But the stock Lightning is written P38F_Lightning and unless you delete the hyphen in the panel and sound cfgs your G-model will not show at all. Alternatively you install dedicated panel and sound folders.

That is one possible reason for not showing up but there may be more

Cheers

Achim
 
First thing to check: Have you looked the sound folder CFG? Open it in a text editor. May be it is aliased to the sound of some airplane that you don´t have.

Discus
 
P-38G

Hi John,

I have just rechecked. You need to install the "P-38F_Lighting" of the Triple-Play-package as well. The sound and panel cfg' of the P-38G_Lightning are aliased to that model. The P-38F_Lightning has a dedicated a panel and sound.

Cheers

Achim
 
achim27619 said:
Hi John,

I have just rechecked. You need to install the "P-38F_Lighting" of the Triple-Play-package as well. The sound and panel cfg' of the P-38G_Lightning are aliased to that model. The P-38F_Lightning has a dedicated a panel and sound.

Cheers

Achim
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:salute:
Thanks guys, I will do as you all suggest.
John :applause:
 
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