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Virtual LSO for FSX/P3D

awstub said:
After you install it you still have to add a custom aircraft definition for each aircraft you want to use it with.
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Unless the aircraft you are flying are already configured for it. There are several....i.e. Dino's Tomcat, VRS Superbug, Dino's S-3 I think.....there are others......
 
Well I can trap a lot of bad ass jets - with crash detection on - but in the highly automated and easy to fly FSXBA Hornet did about 8 passes and got wave offs each time. My chart looks like I am habitually too low, off speed and off centre line!! A real confidence killer this one!!
 
expat said:
Well I can trap a lot of bad ass jets - with crash detection on - but in the highly automated and easy to fly FSXBA Hornet did about 8 passes and got wave offs each time. My chart looks like I am habitually too low, off speed and off centre line!! A real confidence killer this one!!
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I think, out of all the carrier approaches I have done, that (using VLSO) I have only made one that the LSO did not call "Wave Off". Just like real life, I presume, there is no allowance for out of limits. The approach must be correct, or Wave Off is called. NC
 
Thanks, that's got to be right NC. The challenge I guess is to be in the groove much earlier. And stay there. The kinda thing I do where I get myself all sorted out "just in time" as my poor eyes adjust to see the approaching deck in focus, just isn't acceptable.

Question for you fellow tail hookers, speaking of the vision thing, one thing I find that will make me splat on traps more often than not is when I have the screen "View" magnification set wrong (too far/small I think) so the deck then tricks you into thinking its not so close but then its "Oh Sh** now it is real close and am I out of shape for this one!" - usually too high or low. Been working much better for me to have the View set at 1.00 on final approach then can pull the veiwpoint back using shift/return/backspace keys to avoid a too constrained peripheral view. What do others do re screen view? (I have a Dell 24 inch so wide screen format.)
 
expat said:
Thanks, that's got to be right NC. The challenge I guess is to be in the groove much earlier. And stay there. The kinda thing I do where I get myself all sorted out "just in time" as my poor eyes adjust to see the approaching deck in focus, just isn't acceptable.

Question for you fellow tail hookers, speaking of the vision thing, one thing I find that will make me splat on traps more often than not is when I have the screen "View" magnification set wrong (too far/small I think) so the deck then tricks you into thinking its not so close but then its "Oh Sh** now it is real close and am I out of shape for this one!" - usually too high or low. Been working much better for me to have the View set at 1.00 on final approach then can pull the veiwpoint back using shift/return/backspace keys to avoid a too constrained peripheral view. What do others do re screen view? (I have a Dell 24 inch so wide screen format.)
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I almost always catch a wire. Maybe not the 3 wire, but I do trap. And my approach apparently ain't the best, but I can trap!!! :encouragement: NC
 
it forces the pilot to get into and maintain the right line from initial to the deck..very challenging and very rewarding after MUCH practice...
did I say practice?..
 
Vlso

It is really a great program, but as said a real challenge to be "ON THE BALL". I used to fly with virtual CVW-3 and I have also used it solo personally. You can configure just about any carrier aircraft for it but it takes tweaking and a lot of practice. I did find that it does not work with every carrier. Practice on the carriers it is configured for before you try to put it on Hornet or Forrestal etc though they are setup with hard decks and arresting wires. You can also use the FCLP's to practice like the real pilots do too.
 
Great Program

I tried a trap on the Big E using Dino's T45 and all went well.
I would like to use Milton's C-1A but not sure how/what to configure so
that is would work.
 
Vertigo Studios has a virtual LSO with its Enterprise package.

A LSO has also been included that can be placed in your aircraft panel folder and activated as a popup.
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The package is still available at PC Pilot.

It's been awhile since I've performed landings on their Enterprise, so I cannot recall if its adaptable to other carriers. I know you can add the popup to any variety of a/c.
 
Purchase Options? Where?

I can't see a "purchase here" option on that page. Am I missing something?

WarHorse47 said:
Vertigo Studios has a virtual LSO with its Enterprise package.



The package is still available at PC Pilot.

It's been awhile since I've performed landings on their Enterprise, so I cannot recall if its adaptable to other carriers. I know you can add the popup to any variety of a/c.
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That's an advert for it at PC Pilot magazines website. Vertigo's site is currently down.

ATB
DaveB:)
 
Hmm, but will the VLSO that is included with the Enterprise.....work as separate from that carrier in FSX?..With other carriers? NC
 
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