Hi

 

I reinstalled my CalClassics C-46 today to use along with my other Buffalo aircraft. I also installed the Marcus Hellwig repaints for the CalClassics C-46 but both of them will not initialize in the aircraft selection window. Would anyone have any answers for that please.

 

Thanks in advance........John

Hi John

 

Have you added both of these repaints as additional [fltsim.X] sections to your aircraft.cfg? If you have, are the 3 'ui=XXXXXXX' entries present and correct?

 

Bill

Hi Bill thanks for your reply. Below is a copy of the aicraft config file, I think verything is as it should be unless you can spot something. It's strange I have not had very many problems with adding repaint over the years so I am baffled. Maybe you can spot something that's not right, I hope

 

These are U.S., Caribbean and European certification C-46A Flight Dynamics.

 

Final version dated 04.11.10

 

DO NOT add textures for military aircraft or Central / South American airlines to this aircraft.cfg.

 

 

[fltsim.0]

title = C46A Flying Tiger

sim = C-46A

model =

panel =

sound =

texture = Flying Tigers

kb_checklists =

kb_reference = C-46A_FAA_Ref

atc_id_enable = 1

atc_id = N67981

atc_id_color = 0x00000000

atc_id_font = Verdana, -11, 1, 600, 0

atc_flight_number = 7981

atc_airline =Tiger

atc_heavy = 0

atc_parking_types =CARGO

atc_parking_code =FTR

ui_manufacturer = "Curtiss"

ui_type = "C-46A Commando"

ui_variation = "Flying Tiger"

visual_damage = 0

description=US/Europe version without high speed blowers

prop_anim_ratio=0.9

 

[fltsim.1]

title = C46A Everts "Salmon-Ella"

sim = C-46A

model =

panel =

sound =

texture = Salmon-Ella

kb_checklists =

kb_reference = C-46A_FAA_Ref

atc_id_enable = 1

atc_id = N1822M

atc_id_color = 0x00000000

atc_id_font = Verdana, -11, 1, 600, 0

atc_flight_number = 1822

atc_airline =

atc_heavy = 0

atc_parking_types =CARGO

atc_parking_code = 1

ui_manufacturer = "Curtiss"

ui_type = "C-46A Commando"

ui_variation = "Everts "Salmon-Ella""

visual_damage = 0

description =US/Europe version without high speed blowers

prop_anim_ratio=0.9

 

[fltsim.2]

title = C46A Base Model

sim = C-46A

model =

panel =

sound =

texture = Base Model

kb_checklists =

kb_reference = C-46A_FAA_Ref

atc_id_enable = 1

atc_id = N12345

atc_id_color = 0x00000000

atc_id_font = Verdana, -11, 1, 600, 0

ui_manufacturer = "Curtiss"

ui_type = "C-46A Commando"

ui_variation = "Base Model"

visual_damage = 0

description =

prop_anim_ratio=0.9

 

[fltsim.3]

title = C46A FSVintageAIR

sim = C-46A

model =

panel =

sound =

texture = FSV

kb_checklists =

kb_reference = C-46A_FAA_Ref

atc_airline =FSVintageAIR

atc_id_enable = 1

atc_id = N12345

atc_id_color = 0x00000000

atc_id_font = Verdana, -11, 1, 600, 0

ui_manufacturer = "Curtiss"

ui_type = "C-46A Commando"

ui_variation = "FSVintageAIR"

ui_typerole="Propliner"

visual_damage = 0

description =

prop_anim_ratio=0.9

 

[fltsim.4]

title=C46A BUFFALO C-GTXW

sim=C46A_MIL_SA

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=buffalo_gtxw

kb_checklists=

kb_reference=c46_SA_ref

ui_manufacturer=Curtiss

ui_type=C-46A Commando

ui_variation=Buffalo C-GTXW

atc_airline=Buffalo

atc_flight_number=

atc_id=C-GTXW

atc_heavy=0

atc_parking_types =CARGO,RAMP

description=Repaint by Markus Hellwig.

 

[fltsim.5]

title=C46A BUFFALO C-FAVO2009

sim=C46A

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=buffalo_favo2009

kb_checklists=

kb_reference=c46_ref

ui_manufacturer=Curtiss

ui_type=C-46A Commando

ui_variation=Buffalo C-FAVO (2009)

atc_airline=Buffalo

atc_flight_number=

atc_id=C-FAVO

atc_heavy=0

atc_parking_types =CARGO,RAMP

description=BUFFALO's C-FAVO in her 2009 appearance. Repaint by Markus Hellwig.

 

[CameraDefinition.001]

Title = "CalClassic VC View"

Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-1E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}

Origin = Virtual Cockpit

MomentumEffect = Yes

SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel

SnapPbhReturn = False

PanPbhAdjust = Swivel

PanPbhReturn = False

Track = None

ShowAxis = YES

AllowZoom = FALSE //TRUE

InitialZoom = 0.75

SmoothZoomTime = 2.0

ZoomPanScalar = 1.0

ShowWeather = Yes

XyzAdjust = TRUE

ShowLensFlare=FALSE

Category = Cockpit

PitchPanRate=20

HeadingPanRate=60

PanAcceleratorTime=0

InitialXyz=0,0,0

InitialPbh=8, 0, 0

 

[Views]

 

eyepoint=18.2,-1.1, 5.38 //sitting aft to better see VC panel

//eyepoint=18.9,-1.1, 5.2 //closer to realistic seat position

 

 

[General]

atc_type=CURTISS

atc_model=C46

editable=0

performance=See handling notes. U.S. / Caribbean / European certificated C-46A with R-2800-51 engines after mandatory removal of high speed blowers, with classic era VC and handling notes.

 

[fuel]

 

Standard fuel is 1406 USG in six wing tanks = 8436lbs

LeftMain = 0, -8, 0, 703, 3

RightMain = 0, 8 , 0, 703, 3

fuel_type = 1

number_of_tank_selectors = 2

electric_pump=1

 

 

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]

 

reference_datum_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000

empty_weight_CG_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000

 

max_gross_weight = 44000 ;airline certification limit

empty_weight = 30164 ;fully equipped cargo configuration with no seats

 

maximum landing wt = 44000

 

44000-30164-600-8436=4800

 

station_load.0 = "600, 0, 0, 0, crew"

station_load.1 = "4800, 0, 0, 0 payload" ; this is max cargo with full fuel in airline service

 

 

Moments of Inertia

empty_weight_pitch_MOI = 370000

empty_weight_roll_MOI = 400000

empty_weight_yaw_MOI = 730000

empty_weight_coupled_MOI= 0.000

 

 

[GeneralEngineData]

engine_type = 0

Engine.0 = 12, -12.33.-2 //15, -12.33.-2

Engine.1 = 12, 12.33,-2 //15, 12.33,-2

fuel_flow_scalar = 1.000

 

 

[piston_engine]

 

R-2800-51 with HI blowers removed

 

cylinder_displacement=155.78

compression_ratio=6.65

number_of_cylinders=18

max_rated_rpm=2700

max_rated_hp=2000

max_design_mp=52

min_design_mp=12

critical_altitude=300 //High Blowers removed for US and European airlines certification

 

fuel_metering_type=1

cooling_type=0

normalized_starter_torque=0.035

turbocharged=1

emergency_boost_type=0

emergency_boost_mp_offset=0.000000

emergency_boost_gain_offset=0.000000

fuel_air_auto_mixture=0

auto_ignition=0

max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000

idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000

max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000

idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000

 

[propeller]

propeller_type=0

propeller_blades=3

gear_reduction_ratio=2.0

propeller_diameter=12.0

propeller_moi=26.8

beta_max=65.0

beta_min=15.0

prop_sync_available=1

prop_deice_available=1

prop_feathering_available=1

feathering_switches = 1

prop_reverse_available=0

min_rpm_for_feather=700

beta_feather=96

power_absorbed_cf=0.9

minimum_on_ground_beta=15.0

minimum_reverse_beta=0

defeathering_accumulators_available=1

min_gov_rpm=650.000000

prop_tc=0.01

fixed_pitch_beta=0

low_speed_theory_limit=80.000000

prop_auto_feathering_available=0

 

 

[airplane_geometry]

 

oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.81

wing_area = 1360

wing_span = 108.1

wing_root_chord = 12.6

wing_pos_apex_lon = 3.15

 

htail_area = 272.000

htail_span = 37.000

htail_pos_lon = -40.000

htail_pos_vert = 3.500

htail_incidence = 0.000

htail_sweep = 5.000

vtail_area = 156.000

vtail_span = 12.000

vtail_sweep = 35.000

vtail_pos_lon = -42.000

vtail_pos_vert = 10.000

elevator_area = 120.000

aileron_area = 72.000

rudder_area = 60.000

elevator_up_limit = 34

elevator_down_limit = 17

aileron_up_limit = 35

aileron_down_limit = 20

rudder_limit = 18

elevator_trim_limit = 20

spoiler_limit = 60 // for cowl flap induced drag

spoilerons_available = 0

wing_dihedral = 0

wing_incidence = 0

wing_twist = 0

wing_winglets_flag = 0

wing_sweep = 0

wing_pos_apex_vert = 0

aileron_to_spoileron_gain = 0

min_ailerons_for_spoilerons = 0

min_flaps_for_spoilerons = 0

 

[Flaps.0]

 

The C-46A was delivered with flaps that extended to 45 degrees. This imposed excessive trim change and after initial deliveries flaps were full stopped at 35 degrees, but 1/4 and 1/2 original max were still stage 1 and stage 2.

 

type=1

extending-time=17

system_type=0

flaps-position.0= 0,0

flaps-position.1=11.25,131

flaps-position.2=22.50,117

flaps-position.3=35.00,117

 

[Reference Speeds]

 

flaps_up_stall_speed = 78 //KIAS

full_flaps_stall_speed = 62 //KIAS for 35 degrees

cruise_speed = 174 //KTAS airline certification

max_indicated_speed = 209 //KIAS Vno

max_mach = 0.35 ;Estimated Mno - may have been less

 

 

[contact_points]

 

Vle = 131 KIAS Castoring tailwheel with lock

 

Change the 55 in the point.0 line below to 180 to make it steer like a taildragger with a castoring

tailwheel. Change the 180 back to 55 in the point.0 line below to make it steer like a modern plane with wheel steering.

 

point.0 = 1, -39.9, 0.00, -3.65, 1200, 0, 1.1,55, 0.5 , 5.28, 0.5 , 10, 10, 0, 131,131

point.1 = 1, 2.3,-12.33,-9.9, 1600, 1, 1.4, 0, 0.745, 1.25, 0.85, 10, 10, 2, 131,131

point.2 = 1, 2.3, 12.33,-9.9, 1600, 2, 1.4, 0, 0.745, 1.25, 0.85, 10, 10, 3, 131,131

 

//SCRAPES

point.3= 2.000, 0.760, -18.910, 0.500, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000

point.4= 2.000, 0.760, 18.910, 0.500, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000

point.5= 2.000, -17.080, 0.000, -0.500, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000

point.6= 2.000, 7.360, 0.000, -1.240, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000

point.7= 5, -30.90, -5.250, -7.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 1.0, 1.2, 0, 0.0, 0.0

point.8= 5, -30.90, 5.250, -7.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 1.1, 1.5, 0, 0.0, 0.0

 

//added to allow belly landings (Nikko Yaginuma)

point.9 = 2, -15.707, 0.00, -3.879, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

point.10 = 2, 14.246, 0.00, -3.279, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

point.11 = 2, 20.546, 0.00, -2.279, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

point.12 = 2, 0.246, -12.5, -3.979, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

point.13 = 2, 0.246, 12.5, -3.979, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

point.14 = 2, 7.246, -12.5, -3.979, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

point.15 = 2, 7.246, 12.5, -3.979, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

 

static_pitch = 8.5

static_cg_height = 9.2

gear_system_type=1

tailwheel_lock = 1

 

 

[brakes]

 

toe_brakes_scale=0.25

parking_brake=1

 

[gear_warning_system]

 

gear_warning_available=1

pct_throttle_limit=0.1

flap_limit_power=34

flap_limit_idle=0 //34

 

 

[electrical]

 

engine_generator_map=1,1

max_battery_voltage = 24

generator_alternator_voltage = 28

max_generator_alternator_amps = 60

 

 

[exits]

number_of_exits = 4

exit_rate.0 = 0.2 ;Percent per second

exit_rate.1 = 0.1

exit_rate.2 = 0.3 ;Percent per second

exit_rate.3 = 0.2

 

[TailHook]

tailhook_length=4 ;(feet)

tailhook_position = -15.0, 0.0, -1.0 ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum

cable_force_adjust = 1.0

 

[Radios]

 

Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope

 

Audio.1 = 1

Com.1 = 1, 0

Com.2 = 1, 0

Nav.1 = 1, 0, 1

Nav.2 = 1, 0, 0

Adf.1 = 1

Adf.2 = 1

Transponder.1 = 1

Marker.1 = 1

 

 

[LIGHTS]

 

Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing =light type, longitudinal, lateral , height, effects file name

 

light.0 = 3, -5.187, -51.085, 3.881, fx_navredh ,

light.1 = 3, -5.187, 51.085, 3.881, fx_navgreh ,

light.2 = 3, -50.760, 0.0, 4.271, fx_navwhih ,

 

light.3 = 1, -44.974, 0.00, 20.261, fx_beaconh ,

light.4 = 1, -44.974, 0.00, 20.261, fx_navredh ,

 

light.5 = 4, 18, -1.0, 2.731, fx_vclighth ,

light.6 = 4, 7.985, 0.0, 2.431, fx_vclighth ,

light.7 = 4, 1.102, 0.0, 2.431, fx_vclighth ,

light.8 = 4, -5.932, 0.0, 2.431, fx_vclighth ,

light.9 = 4, -12.869, 0.0, 2.431, fx_vclighth ,

 

// exhaust flame effects

light.10 = 7, 6.60, -9.8, -2.7, 404_LP_Flame ; engine 1

light.11 = 7, 6.60, 15.1, -2.7, 404_LP_Flame ; engine 2

 

light.12 = 9, 6.60, -9.8, -2.7, 404_IP_Flame ; engine 1

light.13 = 9, 6.60, 15.1, -2.7, 404_IP_Flame ; engine 2

 

//light.14 = 2, -5.197, 51.085, 3.881, fx_strobeh ,

//light.15 = 2, -5.197, -51.085, 3.881, fx_strobeh ,

//light.16 = 2, -50.760, 0.00, 4.281, fx_strobeh ,

 

[keyboard_response]

elevator = 150, 250

aileron = 150, 250

rudder = 150, 250

 

[EFFECTS]

wake=fx_wake

water=fx_spray

dirt=fx_tchdrt

concrete=fx_sparks

touchdown=fx_tchdwn_s, 1

startup=fx_engstrt_propliner

 

 

[autopilot]

autopilot_available=1

flight_director_available=0

default_vertical_speed= 0

autothrottle_available=0

pitch_takeoff_ga=8.000000

max_pitch=10.000000

max_pitch_acceleration=1.000000

max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.000000

max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.500000

max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.000000

max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.000000

max_bank=25.000000

max_bank_acceleration=1.800000

max_bank_velocity=3.000000

max_throttle_rate=0.100000

nav_proportional_control=9.000000

nav_integrator_control=0.250000

nav_derivative_control=0.000000

nav_integrator_boundary=2.500000

nav_derivative_boundary=0.000000

gs_proportional_control=9.520000

gs_integrator_control=0.260000

gs_derivative_control=0.000000

gs_integrator_boundary=0.700000

gs_derivative_boundary=0.000000

yaw_damper_gain=0.000000

default_bank_mode=2

 

 

[forcefeedback]

ground_bumps_magnitude1=2600 ; 0 - 10000

ground_bumps_angle1=8900 ; 0 - 35999 degrees

ground_bumps_intercept1=5.0

ground_bumps_slope1=0.6

ground_bumps_magnitude2=1200 ; 0 - 10000

ground_bumps_angle2=9100 ; 0 - 35999 degrees

ground_bumps_intercept2=0.085

ground_bumps_slope2=0.65

crash_magnitude1=10000 ; 0 - 10000

crash_direction1=01000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees

crash_magnitude2=10000 ; 0 - 10000

crash_direction2=9000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees

crash_period2=75000 ; in microseconds

crash_duration2=3500000 ; in microseconds

 

 

[hydraulic_system]

normal_pressure=750

engine_map=1,1

 

[stall_warning]

type=1

 

[attitude_indicators]

attitude_indicator.0=1

 

[turn_indicators]

turn_indicator.0=1,0

 

[direction_indicators]

direction_indicator.0=3,0

 

[FSHS_AIBLAST]

OldName=CURTISS

NewName=cuRTiss

Hi John

 

As far as I can see, I can there is nothing wrong with the wording of the cfg, but there might be another problem here!

 

I have the same C-46s but mine are spread out between 3 folders - GA C46, GA C46 MIL and GA C46SA, all of which have separate cfg files and their own model, panel, texture files etc. All of my repaints show up and I wonder if the reason for your problem is that you have them all in one folder with one cfg? At the top of the cfg there is a sentence "DO NOT add textures for military aircraft or Central / South American airlines to this aircraft.cfg.", which I have to admit I never noticed before but maybe that is relevant!

Bill

 

 

Hello Bill

I have the exact package as you (3packages) and I have tried installing them in all three packages and both one package at a time. Do you have these two Buffalo textures installed? If you do and they work for you maybe I could get a copy of your packages, just wondering.........John

.

The sim= line must exactly match the name of the .air file, without the extension.

 

You have several different entries, do you have several different .air files?

 

regards,

Joe

Hi again John,

 

Unfortunately I don't have the Buffalo textures installed as yet (have just been doing a fresh installation of FS9 on a new computer over the last 3 months after a meltdown on my old one!) but I think I have downloaded it somewhere as I am a big Buffalo fan, so I will install it and let you know. If it works I will happily send you a copy of the package.

 

Bill

OK, found my C-FAVO download and have added it to the GA C46 folder and it isn't showing with me either!! I have no idea why but I will have to work on this problem now. Little things like this really bug me (as I suspect they do a lot of simmers) until I have solved them!

 

Bill

Me again - this time with a solution!

 

Put inverted commas before and after each of the 3 UI entries in the cfg as in the other repaint sections. I have no idea why you need to do this in this particular aircraft as most of my other aircraft cfgs, as far as I can see, don't seem to have these, but for some reason it seems to work!! Maybe someone wiser than us can tell us why! Presumably it will work for C-GTXW also.

 

Bill

Hi Joe

I think this will answer your question and thanks for chiming in GA C46, GA C46 MIL and GA C46SA, all of which have separate cfg files and their own model, panel, texture files etc. I am trying to install the Buffalo textures into the Ga C46 folder...............John

 

Hi Joe

I think this will answer your question ....

Didn't answer my question at all.

 

[fltsim.0]

title = C46A Flying Tiger

sim = C-46A

 

 

[fltsim.1]

title = C46A Everts "Salmon-Ella"

sim = C-46A

 

 

[fltsim.2]

title = C46A Base Model

sim = C-46A

 

 

[fltsim.3]

title = C46A FSVintageAIR

sim = C-46A

 

 

[fltsim.4]

title=C46A BUFFALO C-GTXW

sim=C46A_MIL_SA

 

 

[fltsim.5]

title=C46A BUFFALO C-FAVO2009

sim=C46A

Sim= line for 0-3 are all the same. 4 and 5 are different.

 

If you do not have a C46A.air and a C46A_MIL_SA.air file in the folder this aircraft.cfg is in, those liveries will not show up in the sim.

Hi Joe

I have just installed another version that I had used before and the buffalo textures now show up.  Everything is in one folder this time..But I now have another problem, the cargo doors do not close they stay partialy open and so the saga continues.  I have had this all work perfectly in the past but I cannot remember how I got it to work lol.  Thanks Joe..................John