JF DC-8, modified VC views

[Paul Golding 92]

I don't know how everyone else feels about this, but I find the included VC views for things like the pedestal and fe panel to be in need of a bit of adjustment, due to both the perspective and zoom level.

 

So I've come up with an edit that not only modifies the views, but also re-orders them and adds a few more.  So starting with your normal pilots VC view and clicking through the views using A and shift A, I next have the pedestal, lower FE panel, upper FE panel, overhead, right seat (corrected view-not zoomed out) and jump seat.  To me at least, having the pedestal as the first view when clicking A is most useful.  I'm likely to want to use the radios and AP far more often than the provided zoomed out panoramic right seat view, so why waste time having to click back and forth through it. 

 

Here's a couple of examples of the differences...................

 

The default pedestal view, followed by the amended one

 

 

 

And the default overhead view, followed by the amended one

 

 

 

Please note that these images have been resized.

 

So, any opinions?  Is it worth posting the edits and hoping nobody makes a mess of things?

 

[Q_flyer 766]

YES PLEASE !!

 

Sterling work, Mr G.    Until now, I have been using the views, but then having to zoom a lot and hat switch around;  not ideal when you're still hand flying the aircraft! :lol:

 

So, yes please post 'em up!  :cool:

[TRauppius 0]

Yes, by all means please post these view modifcations.

 

I am tired of manually fiddling with the zoom and positioning of the VC windows before each flight.

 

Thanks in advance Paul,

[flyforever 267]

yes, in fact without 2d windows, flying this craft on AP is almost impossible, given that the "classic" knobs are difficult to read.

tony

[Paul Golding 92]

That's what prompted me to do this Tony.  I know that switching to the VC pedestal view isn't as handy as having a 2d pop-up, but at least having that view in size that can be viewed easily and quickly, as well as only being one click away from the forward view, makes thing a lot more manageable.  Maybe TrackIR users have less problem because they can 'look' a lot quicker than those using a hat switch/button like me.

[skully 1,045]

Yes SIr!

[Paul Golding 92]

I've posted the test settings here, for those that want to give them a try.

 

[Q_flyer 766]

Super duper, thanks Paul!

 

I'm a TrackIR user, but do still like good views on the 'A' key, so these are really valuable. :cool:

[Paul Golding 92]

You're welcome.

 

And sorry to anyone that followed the original instructions without spotting my typo; the post has been corrected now.

[Chocorua 112]

Thanks Paul, far better than the default settings. Great job. 

Greg