TBM 700, It's finally here!!!!!

[Jeff Nielsen 1,386]

John,Turbo props are sometimes called jet props. Essentially they are jet engines with the props on the outside instead of the inside. :-)

[Guest ChadBlack]

Bravo to the makers of this fine machine! I'll be flying this puppy for sure into some of the DAD fields!

[timest 472]

Are you sure this has weather capabilities? I didn't see that. And couldn't we install the new Flight Line T gauges by RealityXP into this lovely plane? That would solve the backlit gauge issues :)Tim

[edetroit 933]

I have just had a look at this bird ..and I must say she will be a keeper ...very nice! :9A couple of things I noticed ...and adjusted. :)I have attached some pics to show my adjustments if you like them here is my panel cfg changes:(Views)VIEW_FORWARD_DIR=16.0, 0.0, 0.0VIEW_FORWARD_ZOOM=0.8(Default View)X=0Y=0SIZE_X=8192SIZE_Y=1600I would like to make a request to the modellers of the VC to make a version with the knobs around the radio area/weather radar/trimble removed/flattened as I am sure there are many simmers like myself who would love to add the full gamut of Reality-XP gauges ( I want to add two GNS500's, weather radar...and prolly a whole lot more! ;) )edit* Just wanted to add the panel views can be reduced to 8bit (or IMHO should be ) :)

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[Glynn 405]

Hello EdI too would like to see the 3D knobs removed as this aircraft is perfect for a full RXP setup.

[Glynn 405]

Hello EdHow would i go about toning down the prop textures in the VCThe animation is making me dizzy on long flights :-)

[edetroit 933]

>Hello Ed>How would i go about toning down the prop textures in the VC>The animation is making me dizzy on long flights :-)Hi Maddog, good point.If you reduce the contrast considerably in the alpha for the moving prop texture you will get a far nicer/more subtle prop animation.If you are not sure what I mean pm me your email addy and I will send you an example. :)

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[n4gix 4,947]

>Are you sure this has weather capabilities? I didn't see>that. And couldn't we install the new Flight Line T gauges by>RealityXP into this lovely plane? That would solve the backlit>gauge issues :)No, they would not... For VC gauge backlighting, the model must have a special texture filename assigned to the Self-Illuminaiton slot in the Material Editor. Absent that _L.bmp filename assignment, backlighting is impossible.

[Avcomware 1]

Hi.If you want you can try another prop file, like the Mooney, and just rename the "helice.bmp" in both textures in the 700 to something like "helice.ori" and copy the prop from the Mooney and name it "helice.bmp" This may not be the best under all conditions, test and evaluate, if you like it keep it, if not just go back to your "helice.ori" files. TV

[Avcomware 1]

Hi.I just tried the "prop_C208.bmp", and it seems OK from in cockpit view. TV

[Guest beana51]

Yes I agree, A wonderful gift from them. I often wonder if a price tag was attached to this,what would it be. Shines like a factory fresh plane.I like it. "Quoi Bec!" what a beak! VIN

[gunman02 0]

Can any one tell me if there is a english check list for this aircraft. I the manual is in enlish, but the check list is not. It sure is a great looking plane, I just really like to fly with a check list from prestart to shut down. Thanks for any help. ray

[Guest allcott]

In the aircraft folder there is a subfolder called:Check_EnCopy the contents of that folder into the main TMB700 (yes, they did get it wrong!) and overwrite - now its in English!Does anyone know if they plan a fix for the non-appearing GS indicator in the VC? Other than that, this is just huge fun and almost perfect freeware!Allcott

[Guest ben_]

I keep thinking how great this gift is.My NON-COMPLAINING 2 problems are:1: I can't see th ALT light is on when I press the ALT button in the AP command panel ( althought the ALT is visible (just :-)) in the : AP mode selection repeater.2:I can't change the altitude levels in the Altitude / vertical speed preselection indicatorCould be my installation?

[Guest allcott]

>I keep thinking how great this gift is.>>My NON-COMPLAINING 2 problems are:>1: >I can't see th ALT light is on when I press the ALT button in>the AP command panel ( althought the ALT is visible (just :-))>in the : AP mode selection repeater.>>2:>I can't change the altitude levels in the Altitude / vertical>speed preselection indicator>>Could be my installation?>The alt light may not be lit if the repeater shows alt - alt hold could be being handled by the preselector. technically, when the pre-assigned altitude is reached, I think the alt light should light in the a/p and it should take over from the preselector, but I'm not sure.The altitude levelse are explained in the manual - open Docs in the aircraft folder. The click spot is above and below the numbers themselves, with left and right mouse click doing smaller and bigger numbers.Hope this helps Allcott