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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

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RA-5C Vigilante

expat, The radios I used, while not showing a standy swap function, do need the Standby Frequency activated in the aircraft.cfg.

[Radios]
// Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1=1
Com.1=1, 1
Com.2=1, 1
Nav.1=1, 1, 1
Nav.2=1, 1, 0
Adf.1=1
Adf.2=1
Transponder.1=1
Marker.1=1

I've been flying it quite a bit in the last couple days and have to say the Bob Chicilo/OBIO FDE seems to work very well.
It takes some spoiler to reduce speed, but, that is all I would consider changing. Thank You Sirs!

I'm kinda stalled trying to get a nice RWR built for it, but, I am progressing.
You might note that I used Massimo Altieri's VC as a model for the "Cheater" version I'm working on.
It doesn't match the 2D, but, gives more function, and looks better, IMO.
I'll keep plugging away and should have a Beta in the library soon...Don

BTW: My New Mains. Feedback?

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Antonio Diaz has again posted further repaints on flightsim.com


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Don,

Thanks for the come back on the radios. Mains look much better - was going to clean them myself but you beat me to it!

expat
 
Like DL said, the Ito san Wheels look much more realistic, but, when I checked their bitmaps, they are less than half the Alpha's resolution!
Kazunori must have done a lot more detailed modeling of the tire and wheel to look so much better. :applause:

Back to the RWR:isadizzy:, after this little Forum/Coffee break. She's getting there...Don
 
Key West scenery

As a change of pace, I am integrating the MAIW Key West scenery (fs9) scenery structures with the brand new (Newport) Key West Photo Scenery (FSX). Their photo scenery is wonderful, and doesn't appear to add ANY loss of frame rates. The problem that I am having is supressing the default FSX autogen structures, which come with Newport's scenery. The autogen structures don't respond to a standard exclusion file. I have a question in to Neport Sceneries, but they may well not want to tell me how to modify their product. Any takers on how to accomplish this?? We really need a home field for our new Viggies (smile)! Bill
 
I am not a scenery expert but do fool around a bit with ADE. Is there a "flatten" function you can try as well as an "exclude"?
 
Have just checked out the Newport photoreal Key West scenery. Nicely done, but I still don't really "get" photoreal scenery. To my eyes it always looks washed out, low resolution and painted in watercolors, perhaps less so when flying at high altitudes, but if doing pattern work or on the ground it looks a bit of a mess.
 
I was at Millington the first time in 78 going through AFUNP, then BEE and finally AVR school. I remember us Marines staying in the old wooden barracks. Went back in 80 for more electronics schools, this time I was barracks NCO for a bunch of rowdy young Marines. I think I learned more doing that then going to school. Nothing like selling blood a day or two before payday and then drinking the profits. You could get quite a buzz on 25 cent drafts after that!
 
Ha-Ha! Vampire Liberty! Sell blood, head to the watering hole. Cheap Buzz, that. :isadizzy: I remember it well!

"FSX Alphasim RA-5C Panel" uploaded to the library: FSX Add-Ons/FSX Panels. Enjoy! :icon30:...Don
 
Thank You, Sir! I had a blast making it.

I've already found a conflict though! I put Rob Barendregt's Carrier Operation Package(rcbco-30.zip) in it like I normally do with my Naval birds.
While I was taxiing out for a dawn flight, I noticed #2 engine's "blue" running effect flashing.
Further investigation revealed that Rob's SonicBoomControl.xml and the F4 Engine running follower.xml both are tied to the Cabin Lights(effect)!
My gauge turned 'em on, Rob's turned 'em off! Lovely, just freakin' lovely!

The only other "Light" that might be available on the Viggie, to trigger the blue engine running effect, is the Beacon.
I'll test it and if/when I get it sorted, I'll revise the upload. Meanwhile, on mine, the blue dot gets the axe...Don
 
Many thanks for a great new vc Don. This really makes flying the RA-5C so much more interesting. I have one query; the radar on the right side of the vc doesn't show. Can it be made to?

View attachment 65952

Thanks again.

DaveQ
 
I put Rob Barendregt's Carrier Operation Package(rcbco-30.zip) in it like I normally do with my Naval birds.
Click to expand...

Funny enough, I have admired and used Rob's gauges until recently having problems with conflicts on the Accel cv's - Javier's Nimitz and the Clemenceau - where the plane on trap was turning over on its side - or sling shotted backwards - and then crashing into the deck ending the flight. Someone here suggested choosing one method or the other. As a result I have over time been removing the rcbco equipment on my Nav birds and "going naked" with just the Accel launch bar and tail hook settings and with few problems - until now.

Had some time last night to do carrier ops with your new panel (no rcbco, just Accel) and on 4 out of 5 traps - which should have been on money - the Vig turned over and crashed into the deck. After the 5th one - which avoided this, narrowly - I had to take breather to think about what is doing this. Most likely from another thread - think we were discussing this re the Vertigo Panther - it is the Tailhook entries in the air.cfg. The one's in your latest upload didn't work for me but seem to be fine I assume for you Don and others here, which is curious. Have tried different setups for e.g. the AS Skywarrior and Phantom but no a real improvement.

b/t/w - I have - somehow - got great looking AB that comes on in sequence with blue glow etc though it activates via full throttle rather than a separate switch if you are interested.

Regards,

expat
 
DaveQ said:
Many thanks for a great new vc Don. This really makes flying the RA-5C so much more interesting. I have one query; the radar on the right side of the vc doesn't show. Can it be made to?
DaveQ
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You are welcome Dave. The RADAR(RHAW/RWR) you are refering to, only shows valid nearby traffic. My fake RWR and I have lots of traffic!
It has click spots top/bottom to change the range/zoom.

View attachment 65957

I tried, and failed, to give it transparency so I could use a RWR style bitmap and add strobes along with the little green blobs.

expat said:
Funny enough, I have admired and used Rob's gauges until recently having problems with conflicts on the Accel cv's - Javier's Nimitz and the Clemenceau - where the plane on trap was turning over on its side - or sling shotted backwards - and then crashing into the deck ending the flight. Someone here suggested choosing one method or the other. As a result I have over time been removing the rcbco equipment on my Nav birds and "going naked" with just the Accel launch bar and tail hook settings and with few problems - until now.

Had some time last night to do carrier ops with your new panel (no rcbco, just Accel) and on 4 out of 5 traps - which should have been on money - the Vig turned over and crashed into the deck. After the 5th one - which avoided this, narrowly - I had to take breather to think about what is doing this. Most likely from another thread - think we were discussing this re the Vertigo Panther - it is the Tailhook entries in the air.cfg. The one's in your latest upload didn't work for me but seem to be fine I assume for you Don and others here, which is curious. Have tried different setups for e.g. the AS Skywarrior and Phantom but no a real improvement.

b/t/w - I have - somehow - got great looking AB that comes on in sequence with blue glow etc though it activates via full throttle rather than a separate switch if you are interested.

Regards,

expat
Click to expand...
I'm not too good at traps, so I assumed all of the flipping over etc, was ME(probably is me anyhow).
rcbo-30 works fine in my other Naval Aviation birds, IF I hit the deck properly(rare occasion).
I have arrestor cables at Pax River, so I'll try practicing and tune there to be sure it's not Carrier related.
What tailhook settings?

************
I did the Revision to accomodate rcbo-30 and updated it in the library for the folks that want it.
************

Your welcome, Frank. And Thank You for posting the link...Don
 
A-5 Intel Drop.

While working "mid-shift's" in Danang tower back in '71, we could alway's expect a low pass over the runway by a US Navy A-5 who would drop an "intel pack", as we were told. No aircraft lights so he was just a shadow as he made the low pass. Was always around 1-3 AM. Very intriqing. Never did get the full story on these low passes. Could anyone out there shed some light on these mission's?


sbp
 
Found this video of flight ops with
  • F8 Crusaders,A4 Skyhawks,A-5 Vigilantes ,F4 Phantoms


A5 was one beautiful aircraft
 
richoday said:
We still have a viggie here at KNQA Millington, been here for quite a while. She sits in front of what was the
old galley when this was a naval aviation training command now a muni airport. We sold the 8000 ft
airstrip to the city for $1. Such a deal.

View attachment 65525
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Been there, lived next door to the chow hall, never got posted on "plane watch" duty....


johndetrick said:
I was at Millington the first time in 78 going through AFUNP, then BEE and finally AVR school. I remember us Marines staying in the old wooden barracks. Went back in 80 for more electronics schools, this time I was barracks NCO for a bunch of rowdy young Marines. I think I learned more doing that then going to school. Nothing like selling blood a day or two before payday and then drinking the profits. You could get quite a buzz on 25 cent drafts after that!
Click to expand...

...for AFUN(P), then BE&E and AV"A" courses, Dec '84 and on.
 
sbp said:
While working "mid-shift's" in Danang tower back in '71, we could alway's expect a low pass over the runway by a US Navy A-5 who would drop an "intel pack", as we were told. No aircraft lights so he was just a shadow as he made the low pass. Was always around 1-3 AM. Very intriqing. Never did get the full story on these low passes. Could anyone out there shed some light on these mission's?
sbp
Click to expand...

That's a new one on me. I have no idea what an "intel pack" drop would have consisted of. The aircraft had no capability for dropping film cannisters, and had no need to do so. All the carriers that the Viggie operated from had a full aerial photo lab, and an intel center to do the imagery read-out. After the first-phase analysis of the recce film, it was sent off to a facility at NAS Cubi Point in the Philippines for second-phase analysis. This was standard routine for the RVAH squadrons and VFP-63's RF-8 detachments on the smaller decks. I'll ask around and see if I can find more info.
 
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