I have just found out that there are updates available for the B-17. Update versions 1.1 and 1.2 but I have searched their forums without finding anything. I suppose I could ask them couldn't I, but I am hoping someone here has the link. Thank you muchly.Kind regards,

B-17. Update versions 1.1 and 1.2

Only v. 1.1 is available so far here.Definitely one of my favourite a/c. Have flown her by the book from Japan to LAX with only one refueling stop at Midway. Arrived at KLAX with 6 gal per engine! :LMAO:Cheers,- jahman.

Edited January 26, 201214 yr by jahman

Only v. 1.1 is available so far here.Definitely one of my favourite a/c. Have flown her by the book from Japan to LAX with only one refueling stop at Midway. Arrived at KLAX with 6 gal per engine! :LMAO:Cheers,- jahman.

Thanks Jahman,Got it! Japan to LAX? Wow! How long did it take you in simulated and real time? I don't suppose it would have the legs for the same route in reverse. With only 24 gallons left it wouldn't even be close would it?Kind regards,

I like the way A2A still enhances older products. Very nice policy.Best thing about the B-17 is that crew element in my eyes. Those guys are honest, they even tell their Captain that it would be better to train some more landings, or does that 'ouch' mean something else? :(

Japan to LAX

Now that's what I call a journey. I think I've mostly operated her a bit outside of the envelope by exploring e. g. Orbx scenery and trying to land at the smaller fields. Big fun.

How long did it take you in simulated and real time?

45 hours total time (see the link, actual at 1X, I never accelerate time). I did each leg in one swoop, it's a mind bending experience. Did a night arrival at Midway. You can't imagine the elation when the ADF needle goes live. I did cheat though checking map view every now and then, so I'll need to redo the flight using the bubble sextant and drift meter Dave Bitzer developped. Same when the California coastline appears on the horizon. Quite a trip (pun intended).An interesting tidbit was flying for max range implied running the engines at full-open throttles, no turbos (except a tad at night to keep the ºC CAT in range) and maintaining IAS by varying the altitude (1" MAP/ 1,000 ft) and do it all by fiddling with the Sperry C-1 autopilot. What a blast!

With only 24 gallons left

That was likely just of the fumes in the tanks :Big Grin:Cheers,- jahman.

Edited January 26, 201214 yr by jahman

Now that's what I call a journey.

I know. It's odd, I have tons of beautiful scenery and I keep flying long distance over the Pacific... Calling KHAQQ, can you read me? Over....Cheers,Jahman.

Try here Stephen:http://www.a2asimula...hp?f=29&t=28210Bill