Hi guys,

 

some days ago I downloaded Dineo Cattaneo´s awseome F-35 Lightning II from his site. What a nicely made model. But I´ve got one problem bugging me since: I can´t get it into VSTOL-mode. Whenever I load a F-35B (the one which can VSTOL), it´s enigne mode reads "EMER MODE" whereas it should read "CTOL MODE". Pushing the VSTOL-buttons does absolutely nothing then. I´ve tried with was less fuel but no avail. The net is full of people having the same problem but I haven´t found any clue yet.

 

Anyone an idea?

 

 

Btw. when I downloaded it there was a link to some MS C++ Redist. it needs to work but I haven´t been able to find that site again.

Hi Steffen,

 

Try this first:

- Load the F35B.

- In VC, select (in one of the main displays) select the FSC.

- The indicated mode should either be EMER MODE (normal flight) or STOVL MODE.

- If it's EMER MODE, and you click the Hook/STOVL button (or type the key you assigned to Tailhook Toggle), the mode should change to STOVL mode.

By the way: why it states EMER, instead of CTOL, I don't know. You have to ask Dino.

- In Spotplane view: In EMER mode, the nozzle is straight back, in STOVL mode the nozzle is rotated down..

 

Does this work ??

(this is independant of weight and whether the MS C++ Redistributable is installed or not)

Also: you ARE using FSX-Accelleration (as explained in the manual), right ?

Because this F35B won't work with FSX-SP2 !

 

If the above does work:

If you load the F35B, you should see a green copyright line at the top of the screen.

If not, it means the MS C++ Redistributable isn't installed properly (it needs to be for the STOVL function to work properly).

In WIndows, Configuration screen, Installed programs, check if the "MS C++ 2010 Redistributable" (a standard Microsoft code library) is installed.

If not, the link in the manual (click it) will allow you to install it.

 

Finally, the Hover function (within STOVL mode) only works if your total weight is below 40.500 lbs.

If not, you need to reduce payload and/or fuel e.g.  in the FSX AIrcraft / FuelAndPayload menu.

 

Rob

Hi Steffen,

 

Try this first:

- Load the F35B.

- In VC, select (in one of the main displays) select the FSC.

- The indicated mode should either be EMER MODE (normal flight) or STOVL MODE.

- If it's EMER MODE, and you click the Hook/STOVL button (or type the key you assigned to Tailhook Toggle), the mode should change to STOVL mode.

By the way: why it states EMER, instead of CTOL, I don't know. You have to ask Dino.

- In Spotplane view: In EMER mode, the nozzle is straight back, in STOVL mode the nozzle is rotated down..

 

Does this work ??

(this is independant of weight and whether the MS C++ Redistributable is installed or not)

Also: you ARE using FSX-Accelleration (as explained in the manual), right ?

Because this F35B won't work with FSX-SP2 !

 

If the above does work:

If you load the F35B, you should see a green copyright line at the top of the screen.

If not, it means the MS C++ Redistributable isn't installed properly (it needs to be for the STOVL function to work properly).

In WIndows, Configuration screen, Installed programs, check if the "MS C++ 2010 Redistributable" (a standard Microsoft code library) is installed.

If not, the link in the manual (click it) will allow you to install it.

 

Finally, the Hover function (within STOVL mode) only works if your total weight is below 40.500 lbs.

If not, you need to reduce payload and/or fuel e.g.  in the FSX AIrcraft / FuelAndPayload menu.

 

Rob

 

Hi Rob,

 you write it doesn´t work perfectly well with FSX SP2 then this is the cause. I´ve got no Acceleration, just "normal" FSX Professional Edition.  I thought that it works with this version too, cause everything else worked (the plugin message came).

But atm this isn´t my biggest problem cause me main storrage HDD with 200+ GB of FSX just died without further notice... But thank you anyway. I´ll prpably get the Acceleration Version now when I have to rebuild it completely.

Hi Steffen,

 

That explains it then.

 

FYI:

FSX-Accelleration (compared to FSX-SP2) adds a bit more then just a few aircraft and carrier operations.

It also adds new variables, things that you can tweak in the FlightDynamics, etc.

In this case:

Accel adds a TailhookHandle variable (position, on/off, of the handle) as opposed to the TailhookPosition (the actual extension perc. of the tailhook itself).

Which is used in the F35B, and explains why you can't set STOVL mode when loaded in FSX-SP2.

 

I can recommend buying FSX-Accel, especially if you have to re-install anyway (referring to your disk-crash).

Just buy FSX GoldEdition (which includes everything); I don't think you can even buy the original FSX-Accel addon anymore (as a seperate addon)..

And it's much cheaper then the original FSX version now.

 

Installation of FSX Gold on my new (W7,64-bit) PC went OK, but not after making a temporary registry change to allow registration of the Accel part.

There's a thread about it somewhere here in the forum...

 

Rob

Hi Steffen,

 

That explains it then.

 

FYI:

FSX-Accelleration (compared to FSX-SP2) adds a bit more then just a few aircraft and carrier operations.

It also adds new variables, things that you can tweak in the FlightDynamics, etc.

In this case:

Accel adds a TailhookHandle variable (position, on/off, of the handle) as opposed to the TailhookPosition (the actual extension perc. of the tailhook itself).

Which is used in the F35B, and explains why you can't set STOVL mode when loaded in FSX-SP2.

 

I can recommend buying FSX-Accel, especially if you have to re-install anyway (referring to your disk-crash).

Just buy FSX GoldEdition (which includes everything); I don't think you can even buy the original FSX-Accel addon anymore (as a seperate addon)..

And it's much cheaper then the original FSX version now.

 

Installation of FSX Gold on my new (W7,64-bit) PC went OK, but not after making a temporary registry change to allow registration of the Accel part.

There's a thread about it somewhere here in the forum...

 

Rob

 

Hi Rob,

FSX with Accel is reinstralled. First addon to be added was the F-35...and it worked like a charm now! This thing is simply incredible! Too bad it can only hover with nearly zero fuel and has such a tiny range.

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Frankly, I haven´t even noticed something was possible at all. Never needed it.  

Tried Everything, Still not working

Nvm Got it! Thanks!