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Wilco Harrier (Download version released!)

Chris Sykes said:
Looking good on the intake doors!!! Is there possiblity of having more varied/custom loadouts? Would be cool to zoom around with 4x rocket pods instead of 2...

Thanks Rob, will be checking this out ASAP!
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We're running out of polys but I'll have a look Chris.The loadouts as you know are managed from the weapons panel which is modeled on the real thing. I'm not sure we want to add more switches so we've got to box clever with the pylons.:engel016:
 
bazzar said:
Hi Sven,

The hydraulics are cured by navigating to the [Hydraulics] section in the Aircraft CFG.

and using this value:

normal_pressure=3000.000000

During all the to and fro of editing FDs, the poor old thing lost all its hydraulics!

The collimation is being revised for the HUD so things will change there.:engel016:
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My! - That was quick!
Thanks a lot, BRGDS
Sven
 
bazzar said:
We're running out of polys but I'll have a look Chris.The loadouts as you know are managed from the weapons panel which is modeled on the real thing. I'm not sure we want to add more switches so we've got to box clever with the pylons.:engel016:
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Thanks Bazzar, just a note as i was only wanting to fly without the tanks the other night but looks odd without them...
 
Chris Sykes said:
Looking good on the intake doors!!! Is there possiblity of having more varied/custom loadouts? Would be cool to zoom around with 4x rocket pods instead of 2...

Thanks Rob, will be checking this out ASAP!
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Haha Rob, dumb man here missed i had prop pitch set in FSUIPC, cleared this after moving DLL which worked! Thanks for your help in this!!! Should get some specs!
 
Chris Sykes said:
Haha Rob, dumb man here missed i had prop pitch set in FSUIPC, cleared this after moving DLL which worked! Thanks for your help in this!!! Should get some specs!
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Which explains what happens .... But glad you got it solved.
And thanks for reporting back.
Helps me to asking the right questions in case others have this (or a simular) problem.

:ernae: Rob
 
bazzar said:
Inspector Barendregt solves another case..:icon_lol:.
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Actually, I didn't solve anything :icon_lol:
I only proved that my "snap" code and the prop axis setting in FSUIPC don't get along.

Have to consult Pete about that, to understand the "why".
And if I understand the "why", I can probably make a fix to avoid this.

At least for now, we know the "bypass" :icon_lol:

:ernae: Rob
 
rcbarend said:
Which explains what happens .... But glad you got it solved.
And thanks for reporting back.
Helps me to asking the right questions in case others have this (or a simular) problem.

:ernae: Rob
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Yeah haha totally missed it! Now i can land on carriers easier! :applause:
 
Something i forgot to mention was the G meter in the VC, seems not to be reading correctly, if at all seems to be measuring not G's but AOA??? got a pic at home on the PC if required?
 
Query re the autopilot and brakes

Wanted to make a slow ILS approach to Cottesmore. Captured the ILS OK but when I moved the nozzles the autopilot disconnected.

Playing around it seems that the autopilot will only keep itself connected when the nozzles are fully aft. Is that correct?

Also found that when autostarting (Ctrl+E) that when the engine is up and running the brakes release themselves. Not nice when parked and wanting to go through any preflight checks.

Cheers Ron
 
ronvking said:
Wanted to make a slow ILS approach to Cottesmore. Captured the ILS OK but when I moved the nozzles the autopilot disconnected.

Playing around it seems that the autopilot will only keep itself connected when the nozzles are fully aft. Is that correct?

Also found that when autostarting (Ctrl+E) that when the engine is up and running the brakes release themselves. Not nice when parked and wanting to go through any preflight checks.

Cheers Ron
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Hi Ron,

- About Autopilot:
Yes, correct. That is: it is programmed that way.

- ParkingBrakes switching OFF:
They shouldn't be released during Autostart.
- Are you sure you have set your throttle to Idle ?
- And if so, is your Throttle lever calibrated correctly ? (meaning that if the lever is at idle, it actually gives a zero value). Try increasing the Null zone a bit for the Throttle axis, in menu Options- Controls, and see if that help.
Also (depending on the type of joystick/yoke/throttle quadrant, and drivers for it, you use): sometimes, immediately after load and without moving a controller lever, FSX startsup with a lever value of 50% even if the lever is at Idle position.
Only remedy is to move the lever a bit, so FSX "sees" the actual value.
E.g: I have this problem myself with a home-built (gameport) throttle quadrant, connected via a USB convertor.


If you're interrested, some background info.
Both things have to do with the lack of support in MSFS for non-longitudinal thrust.
Hence, in this Harrier two flightmodels are used, which obviously have some limitations in transitioning from one FDE to the other:
- The "normal" FS FDE, active when nozzles are at 0 and ParkingBrakes are SET.
- My gauge-coded "V(S)TOL" FDE, active when nozzles are out of 0 position, or ParkingBrakes are OFF.
Implementing an AP function in my gauge-coded FDE, is a step too far at the moment.
Beside, I'm sure (but somebody will correct me if I'm wrong :icon_lol:) a real Harrier cannot fly on AP when the pilot is manipulating the nozzles.
This also explains why the ParkingBrakes are automatically set OFF when thrust is above a certain level; if not, the Harrier (in FSX) would shoot through it's brakes, even in VTOL configuration, because the "normal" FS flightmodel is still active.

Hope this helps ...

Rob
 
Please publish the date when all is updated. I've been holding purchase until everything is the way it should be. I have not followed the thread here in detail but I want this aircraft badly :) (The repaint kit too..)

Thanks for the hard work
 
Going to pick this one up in a day or two, read Cmdr Wards book not long ago.
As for the Aussie FRS.1, there was a point that the RAN was supposed to be buying one of the I class and a squadron of FRS.1s to replace the Melbourne and A-4G's.... then the Falklands happened and we decided we'd be better off keeping them. Went at least as far as RAN pilots doing conversion courses. Used to have a PDF doc written by one of the Aussie evaluation pilots a while ago, will try and dig it out for you guys if your interested.

Craig​
 
OZ Harrier...

fallenphoenix1986 said:
As for the Aussie FRS.1...
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Just for fun... and while waiting for the official paint kit... here is a RAAF (or RAN?) paint job for the Wilco Harrier...
Totaly fictitious and completly bogus, but necessary to fly around Orbx down under scenery! Here over Darwin YPDN... Feedback welcome...

477907RAAFHarrier1.jpg


279899RAAFHarrier2.jpg
 
vonstroheim said:
Just for fun... and while waiting for the official paint kit... here is a RAAF (or RAN?) paint job for the Wilco Harrier...
Totaly fictitious and completly bogus, but necessary to fly around Orbx down under scenery! Here over Darwin YPDN... Feedback welcome...

477907RAAFHarrier1.jpg


279899RAAFHarrier2.jpg
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The old RAN 70,80s paint scheme would suite it better

roll on the paint kit
 
Thanks for the update Rob,


- Are you sure you have set your throttle to Idle ?

Yes and this is the only aircraft I've had this problem with.

- And if so, is your Throttle lever calibrated correctly ?

To my knowledge yes it is. Have a Saitek X45 and aware of the 50% setting so have moved back to idle before engine autostart.

- If you're interested, some background info.
Both things have to do with the lack of support in MSFS for non-longitudinal thrust....

Yes thought that might have a bearing. You folks have done a very nice job given these limits from Microcough. While the limit between moving and being static in the hover is a fine balance I've managed some nice vertical landings and unlike my helicopter flying managed to get the Harrier more or less where I want it. (But not yet tried an oil rig touch down :)

Thanks Ron
 
Fuel tank switches

Hi,

Re the Fuel Tank Selector and Fuel Tank Quanity knobs.

I notice that on one a left mouse click turns it clockwise and on the other a left mouse click turns it anti-clockwise, a right click does reverse the action as it should do.

Cheers Ron
 
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