FSX-MS .AIR file - Missing Line 105-Aircraft Type=

[Alan Lippitt 0]

Hello,

I am making all of the my AI aircraft visible in the FSX aircraft selection menu. I have done mostly all by editing the .AIR file to change the Aircraft Type in line 105. But on the FAIB models, this section is missing. Can anyone help me add it, or offer me advice.

Thanks

Edited October 6, 2018 by Alan Lippitt

[charliearon 3,017]

On those aircraft why not just add a panel or an alias to a panel?

[spokes2112 179]

In AirEd right click on section 105 from an aircraft that has one, select "Copy to Clipboard".
In the airfile that needs the new record right click on any section, then select "Add from Clipboard".
Save file.

[Alan Lippitt 0]

Thats great, I will give it a try. Many Thanks

[FDEdev 955]

4 hours ago, Alan Lippitt said:

But on the FAIB models, this section is missing. 

This section isn't missing. 105 etc. are from the stone age of FDE development. Usually FDEs are starting with section 341.

As charliearon said, I'd alter the aircraft.cfg file before tinkering with the air file.

Edited October 6, 2018 by J35OE

[spokes2112 179]

I'll agree to disagree.. Yes if the section is missing the aircraft will show because it's value is zero. - True..
But, if the section is there and has a value of 2 it will not show regardless of a panel being there or not.  The section is a valid carry-over from the 'ol days.

[FDEdev 955]

Nice info, thanx. I never have this problem because I'm always doing the opposite. Deleting as many aircraft as possible in the opening screen.

Usually not more than 3.

Edited October 7, 2018 by J35OE