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VSTOL Update for the Wilco HJJ Harrier ? !

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rcbarend

Charter Member
Hi all,
I'm involved in a project that couples a real-life SeaHarrier training simulator to FSX.
I.e. all cockpit controls, switches, instruments, etc. are coupled via interface hardware to a PC running FSX with a Harrier addon.

Because of the nature of this setup (a real HW cockpit in a 3-monitor environment), things like a VC and external views are irrelevant; and controlling aircraft systems via mouseclicks is obviously a no-go as well.
We opted for the Wilco HJJ Harrier as basic addon.
If you wonder why: not because it's the "best" Harrier addon available, but because this addon best suites our needs.

As a spin-off of this project, I have made a rather substantial update of my VSTOL module in the Wilco HJJ, based on the more recent VSTOL implementation I made included in the SSW Harrier; plus some extra features/tweaks.

Question: is there any interrest in me uploading such a (freeware) update for the Wilco HJJ ??

Rob
 
Sounds good to me. I flew this aircraft in FSX for awhile so it will be interesting to see what's different.
 
rcbarend said:
Hi all,
I'm involved in a project that couples a real-life SeaHarrier training simulator to FSX.
I.e. all cockpit controls, switches, instruments, etc. are coupled via interface hardware to a PC running FSX with a Harrier addon.

Because of the nature of this setup (a real HW cockpit in a 3-monitor environment), things like a VC and external views are irrelevant; and controlling aircraft systems via mouseclicks is obviously a no-go as well.
We opted for the Wilco HJJ Harrier as basic addon.
If you wonder why: not because it's the "best" Harrier addon available, but because this addon best suites our needs.

As a spin-off of this project, I have made a rather substantial update of my VSTOL module in the Wilco HJJ, based on the more recent VSTOL implementation I made included in the SSW Harrier; plus some extra features/tweaks.

Question: is there any interrest in me uploading such a (freeware) update for the Wilco HJJ ??

Rob
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Yes there is!!!

Dumonceau
 
rcbarend said:
Hi all,
I'm involved in a project that couples a real-life SeaHarrier training simulator to FSX.
I.e. all cockpit controls, switches, instruments, etc. are coupled via interface hardware to a PC running FSX with a Harrier addon.

Because of the nature of this setup (a real HW cockpit in a 3-monitor environment), things like a VC and external views are irrelevant; and controlling aircraft systems via mouseclicks is obviously a no-go as well.
We opted for the Wilco HJJ Harrier as basic addon.
If you wonder why: not because it's the "best" Harrier addon available, but because this addon best suites our needs.

As a spin-off of this project, I have made a rather substantial update of my VSTOL module in the Wilco HJJ, based on the more recent VSTOL implementation I made included in the SSW Harrier; plus some extra features/tweaks.

Question: is there any interrest in me uploading such a (freeware) update for the Wilco HJJ ??

Rob
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I know I'm not the only one who wishes you might consider the same for the Razbam Harrier. I know that might be a tall order logistically speaking but nonetheless, it would be very welcome as a freeware addon.
 
Rob, thanks for your efforts to improve Harrier STOL/VTOL ops in FSX, I would be happy if you would upload your new files! I always liked your Wilco and SSW Harrier VTOL gauges very much.

cheers, Henk.
 
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Absolutely, the more authentic Harrier profile, especially Sea Harrier, the better. :jump:

Thanks

Allan (ex design engineer on Harriers)
 
Please release the update!
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This would be amazing Rob. Its the only reason i no longer fly the wilco aircraft.
 
StormILM said:
I know I'm not the only one who wishes you might consider the same for the Razbam Harrier.
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Sorry, No.
I know that Razbam has chosen a completely different approach to tackle this VSTOL issue, and (as far as I know) this is completely embedded in their FDE/model.
So I don't think it's possible to add an addon like mine to the Razbam Harrier; even apart from possible copyright issues.

Rob
 
Another yes please from me for the update. I've just reinstalled the Wilco Harrier and am looking forward to getting some more hours in.
 
One thing i really do love with Wilco's Harrier is the nozzle control with a throttle quadrant , It will be interesting to see the difference and how it compares :encouragement:
 
Ian Warren said:
One thing i really do love with Wilco's Harrier is the nozzle control with a throttle quadrant , It will be interesting to see the difference and how it compares :encouragement:
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Nothing has changed there :)
So you can still use the PropPitch lever on a throttle quadrant to control the nozzles.

The only thing you need to realise is (as before), that if you use PropPitch commands via keyboard/joystickbuttons too (with the "snap" function), the position of the PropPitch lever on your quadrant can be out-of-sync.
Unless you have a motorised lever that follows the position of the FSX-state of the lever.

However, a new feature is the NozzleTrim function.
Many real Harrier variants have this: a rocker switch on the Throttle, through which the pilot can finetune the nozzles position in a +5/-5 degrees range.
I simulated this NozzleTrim, using the standard FSX RudderTrim function; so you can use this function either by keyboard commands or (better) by assigning a three-way switch on your controller hardware if you have that available.
Very handy for exact vertical landings and carrier approaches, especially in wind conditions.

Rob
 
rcbarend said:
Sorry, No.
I know that Razbam has chosen a completely different approach to tackle this VSTOL issue, and (as far as I know) this is completely embedded in their FDE/model.
So I don't think it's possible to add an addon like mine to the Razbam Harrier; even apart from possible copyright issues.

Rob
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It will work, I took an earlier version of your gauge and commented out the Razbam gauge that controls the V/STOL function. It worked perfectly but of course there are the loss of certain instruments. It's obvious an updated gauge from Razbam could free up the systems to where a version of your gauge could be fitted in. I understand about the possible copyright issues considering the Wilco & SSW versions already feature the gauge. Hopefully someone will come up with a similar workaround one day.
 
StormILM said:
It will work, I took an earlier version of your gauge and commented out the Razbam gauge that controls the V/STOL function. It worked perfectly but of course there are the loss of certain instruments. .
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Which is what I ment with "embedded" ......

StormILM said:
It's obvious an updated gauge from Razbam could free up the systems to where a version of your gauge could be fitted in. I understand about the possible copyright issues considering the Wilco & SSW versions already feature the gauge. .
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Just to be clear:
With "possible copyright issues" I ment that I'm not at liberty to make/upload an update especially for the Razbam Harrier, on my own initiative.

Besides, this would imply that I feel my VSTOL solution is better then the one from Razbam.
And that's a kind of statement I will never make myself, if only out of courtesy to another designer.
For the same reason, I never react in threads where it concerns comparisons between the various Harrier addon's.

Hope you understand.....

Rob
 
rcbarend said:
Which is what I ment with "embedded" ......


Just to be clear:
With "possible copyright issues" I ment that I'm not at liberty to make/upload an update especially for the Razbam Harrier, on my own initiative.

Besides, this would imply that I feel my VSTOL solution is better then the one from Razbam.
And that's a kind of statement I will never make myself, if only out of courtesy to another designer.
For the same reason, I never react in threads where it concerns comparisons between the various Harrier addon's.

Hope you understand.....

Rob
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I fully agree Rob, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels your work is (as far we know) the best solution. That's not to be construed by ANY of the Harrier Dev's to be implying one is inferior to the other. They all do good work in their own right. In the end, us behind the scenes "tweakers" will likely come up with our own bridged solution so to speak and make do with it.
 
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