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SkyUnlimited Texans Vol.2 Released (SOH Charter Member Discount)

Henry said:
Thanks Jesse:applause::applause::applause::applause:
the snow has gone away for another few years:icon_lol:
appreciate the gesture:medals:
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I still have some snow in my yard lol. We rolled a ball of it so huge that both Rhea and I together were so exhausted we could no longer move it. It was probably 3-4ft tall. It is about the size of a basketball now lol.

Hopefully we won't have to wait as long next time around. Last time it was like this was probably 25 years ago before I was even born.
 
thanks Jesse,i got it installed after a minor brain fart..........:sleep:...........havent flown it yet,will this afternoon.looking forward to it.thanks again...BTW its been close to 70F here in NORCAL yall
 
Jesse, I have vol 1 and will be getting vol 2

Gave $50 to the SOH for helping on the upgrade but it does not look like ya get a charter member ship for that small of amount donation:salute:
 
Yes the line under your name means you are a charter member. I'll send you a pm.
 
With limited time I haven't tried all the options, but I have enjoyed a few flights with the navy version. I have also added the Monterey to my fleet (using aicarriers). I love having CV, CVL, and CVE options in my fleet.

Landing on the Monterey has been normal, but I have not yet managed to take off without registering a crash (hitting something on the port side). I am also trying to figure out how little fuel to use with the Texan as all my landings with it end with a nose over or the tail crashing through the deck. That just gives me more reason to fly.
 
I found that if you lower the fuel to less than 30 percent you should be able to land and take-off OK. For take-offs you can do a quick check of the weather and put about 12 kts of wind across the bow using the custom weather settings. Anything more than 15 kts and the plane will start rolling backwards. I would taxi the plane to where it's just in front of the last arresting wire, set the brake or hold the brake, run up the engine to full power, release the brake and take-off. The plane will usually dip a little as it crosses the end of the flight deck, but you should have enough airspeed by then to gently pull back on the joystick and climb away. You should also have full flaps set for take-off.
 
I've debated asking for the discount. What you asking for the new Texan is very fair. :wavey:

So, I may or may not use it but I am looking forward to the new airplanes.

Glenn
 
Having a bit of time this morning before an appointment (needed a student, class 2 aviation medical certificate to start real flight training), I had time for a short flight. This time I did (matching x_eidos' suggestion) bring fuel down below 30% of total capacity. My first landing (on CV-6 Enterprise) the hook did not catch, because the Texan rolled to a stop without it (beautiful landing I will probably never be able to repeat). On the second attempt (CVL-28 Cabot) I caught the cable without any side effects. Take off was fine on both (again using procedures described in the documentation and here). I did not have time for another landing (CVL-26 included in the package was next in rotation).

Wind was about 12-13 knots (running REX with saved weather pattern). I have been practicing out of Andersen AFB, Guam. Ignoring my sim flight skills, this package has been (and will continue to be) fun.
 
Some new skins for Texan

Toni Hiltunen gave us a heads up that he had finished a new texture for the T-6. He uploaded it to Avsim. The file name is: texan164cl.zip

Get's us motivated to get all the parts together for the texture painting contest that we thought about a few months back. Jesse is working out the details right now.

I'm hoping to get some super-sized bump and spec map files ready so painters can super detail the FSX version if they like.

Enjoy
 
Getting the discount

The discount is for SOH Charter Members. You can tell who the charter members are by the line that appears under their name. To become a charter member you make a donation to the SOH bandwidth drive. Once you get the line appearing under your name, send a PM to Cerberus (Jesse) and he'll forward you a special link that allows you to download the Texan flight experience at the discount price.
 
I want to have a little fun.

Here is the deal.

Anybody willing to make a video of successfully landing the SNJ on the Monterey while the weather is set to Major Thunderstorm, and then uploading it to youtube for me to view will get a free copy of our FSX/FS9 Gotha 229. If you nose over on landing it does not count :). Set the time to around noon so that you can easily find the ship and if it does the same as my sim there will be a nice strong cross wind.

If you like you can record the weather being changed to major thunderstorm when you get close to final approach just to prove to everyone you did it, although we will know when you come flying in sideways.

Don't worry its not that hard I did it my first try, but it was loads of fun.
 
Cerberus said:
SkyUnlimited is proud to announce the release of our Texans Volume 2 Flight Experience Pack.

Legacy of the Sky: Texans Volume 2 is an entire flight experience including new aircraft, vehicles, and artillery. Players can practice landing on the carrier USS Monterey in the SNJ-4C or take a Jeep for a drive around their favorite airbase. In addition, a controllable 105mm Howitzer is included with animated gunners and the ability to fire. Players can also fire smoke rockets from the LT-6G or control the USS Monterey in multiplayer for their friends to land on. An AI version of the Monterey is also included for single player landings. Also included are some locator files that can be used to make movies with FS-Recorder. All Extras have virtual cockpits and animations. The Carrier even has an LSO that can be controlled.

Learn more here http://www.skyunlimited.net/

SOH Charter members can get the planes for $4 off. Simply post in this thread that you want it, or send me a private message, and I will send a private message to all of the charter members with details on how to get the discount.


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I wanted to release yesterday but it was snowing in Louisiana. The only real snow I have seen in my life. Couldn't help but build this snowman with my fiancee :). We called him Bubba. He adds a whole new meaning to Stick-Em Up.
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hi Cerberus! wait for your instructions to get the discount!
my best regards, gianluca
 
Legacy of the Sky: Texans Volume 2

Enjoyed your Legacy of the Sky: Texans and Harvards Volume 1, as well as the W.A.S.P. piloted AT-6D Texan package. I fly them often. They are fun but challenging to fly. The AT-6 is one of my all time FS favorites!

I'm looking forward to your Texans Volume 2!
 
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