ABE

Thanks guys. So far it looks that the ORIGINAL is holding its own. Apparently there are NO OVERHEATING problems. I'll wait to see more responses.Abe

Who chose to stick with the original INTEL fan that came with the processor (core 2)? If not, what was your choice of replacement? I am looking ahead to getting a new system and this should help me decide.Thanks.Abe

Bruno,Checkout the 2900xt - 1 GIG by SAPPHIREAbe

Thanks Luis. I'll check that out.Meanwhile, I discovered that there is a program "SDE090" has a scanner built-in that displays all the airports. Very nice interface.Cheers.Abe

How do you access (or find) the default airport afcad files in FSX? My guess is that it is embedded in one file.Thanks.Abe

Thanks Rhett. Email on the way.Abe

Hi Rhett,The BGL file is 93kb, decompiled with BGL2XML, it generated an 825kb XML. Can I email you the file privately since Avsim does not accept a file that size?Abe

Thanks Rhett. I could not upload the file, it's 825KB - too large.Abe

Thanks Rhett.Actually I am trying to recompile an AFCAD file which I decompiled and modified in XML format. I tried the SDK Bglcom, it did not work. I did use the DOS prompt command.Can such an XML file be compile with BGLcom or some other compiler?Thanks.Abe

How do you an XML file to a BGL file?Thanks.Abe

So how does one view the thumbnail file?Thanks.Abe

Thanks, Loyd. I suspected that but I could not display the image. I tried several paint programs. No good.Abe

Where is the exact location of the thumbnail of a saved flight?Thanks.Abe

Thanks John. That's another option to consider.Abe

Hi Rhett,Thanks again for your help with my constellation Traffic.bgl, the connies takeoff and land perfectly well. I made a touch and go traffic file and that works just fine.I tried several files, goodyear, fuji, yankszep, 2004_chicago flyranosaurus....Most of these are flyable in FSX but they do NOT show in the traffic.bgl file.You are giving me hope again, I appreciate that.Abe

Thanks Ron.I am getting a new system with QX6850 overclocked 3.66, part of the package deal is Vista 64-bit. So I am venturing into unchartered terrain. It is good that you point out that the pluses outweigh the minuses. In addition to FSX, I do lots of video capture and I am hoping that Vista would be able to handle both.Abe

Just in case somebody missed this. (G)

Thank you guys for all the input. It is very helpful for future considerations.Abe

If you are using Vista and XP, Which one do you prefer and why?Thanks.Abe

Has anybody been successful in creating a TRAFFIC.BGL made out of crazy shapes like blimps,godzillas, cars, fish, whale.....all of these exist in FS2004 and some in FSX. I tried to do something limited in FSX, but the files mentioned above, although very playable as aircraft in FSX, do NOT SHOW in a TRAFFIC FILE.I hope somebody was successful and would not mind sharing there expereience.Thanks.AbeP.S. This is for my grandchildren........not for me.(g)

BEAUTIFUL - MAGICThanks Tom,I just replaced, like you suggested, the AIR file with an FS2004-DC3.It worked like magic. I just renamed the file, this way I did not have to do any pointing. That simple,thanks Tom. I noticed as you mentioned that:1. The AI's,TWA,KLM,and PAA, each took different routing to KLAX.2. When I speeded up FSX by 2x and 4x they became very jerky, I only did that because I was anxious to see the result. There was also some zigzagging while taxiing with the speedup.Thanks again, Tom and Rhett, for taking time out to help a desperate man.One more thing. Would the conny do touch-and-go's in its original state or its new state?Appreciate everything.Abethe TWA is the AI-I sort of piloted the PAA(g)

Thanks again, Rhett.As you can see below, I modified the wing-span to 117 andatc_parking_types=RAMP, atc_parking_codes=RAMP, it did not work.I am attaching the whole aircraft.cfg. Maybe you can see something worth modifying.Appreciate the help.Abe[fltsim.0]title=CONSTELLATION-TWAsim=L049Amodel= ;TWA Star of Switzerlandpanel= ;Rebuilt from VN2 to VN049 but see development notessound=texture=TWAkb_checklists=L-049A_checkkb_reference=L-049A_refui_manufacturer=CONSTELLATIONui_type=CONSTui_variation=TWAatc_heavy=0atc_id=N90831atc_airline=atc_flight_number=104description=FSDZigns BetaTHREE, TWA, N90831, Star of Switzerland. This Model is dedicated to the grand ole lady Sitting in the desert at the Pima Air and Space Museum And all the pilots that flew her. copyright FSDZigns 2004[fltsim.1]title=CONSTELLATION-KLMsim=L049Amodel=KLM panel= sound=texture=KLMkb_checklists=L-049A_checkkb_reference=L-049A_refui_manufacturer=CONSTELLATIONui_type=CONST ui_variation=KLMatc_heavy=0atc_id=PH-TAUatc_airline=KLMatc_flight_number=nnndescription=FSDZigns L049 Constellation. First Constellation built for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, but delivered as the second aircraft to the airline on September 10, 1946. This model depicts the livery of KLM in post war days. Later on the coat of arms of the City of "Utrecht" was added on the nose and the "The Flying Dutchman" text on the right hand side was translated into Dutch: "De Vliegende Hollander". In June 1950, PH-TAU was sold to Capital Airlines as N86531.[fltsim.2]title=CONSTELLATION-PAAsim=L049Amodel=PAA panel= sound=texture=PAAkb_checklists=L-049A_checkkb_reference=L-049A_refui_manufacturer=CONSTELLATIONui_type=CONST ui_variation=PAAatc_heavy=0atc_id=N88832atc_airline=PAAatc_flight_number=nnndescription=FSDZigns L049 Constellation,N88832,"Clipper Flora Temple", was one of Pan American Airways' first L049 Constellations, delivered on February 19, 1946. Later re-registered PP-PDJ to start operations for Panair do Brasil. Sadly this aircraft crashed on June 16, 1955 during a flight from London to Asucion.[General]atc_parking_types=RAMPatc_parking_codes=RAMPperformance=atc_type=LOCKHEEDatc_model=CONICategory=airplane[fuel]L049A to L049E max fuel 4690 USG = 28,140lbs of low density 130 octaneLeftMain=0, -5, 0, 790, 10RightMain=0, 5, 0, 790, 10Center1=0, -7.5, 0, 1555, 25Center2=0, 7.5, 0, 1555, 25Remove the // from the following two lines to simulate the L149 which hadextra fuel//LeftAux=0,-15, 0, 565, 5//RightAux=0,15, 0, 565, 5fuel_type=1number_of_tank_selectors=4electric_pump=1[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]reference_datum_position=0.000000,0.000000,0.000000empty_weight_CG_position=0.000000,0.000000,0.000000empty_weight=55860 ;inc oil, catering etcmax_gross_weight=100000 ;L049A only 90,000 - set to allow simulation of later conversions including L149max_landing_weight=77800 ;L049A but later conversions as much as 84500 in L049EIn addition the L049A may not initiate an approach with more than 900 USG in any fuel tank. This restriction does not apply to later models of the L049 or the L149.90000 - 28140=61860 and 61860 - 55860 = 6000 / 200 = 30 SOB = 5 crew and 25 pax + bags with full fuelCheck in staff issue boarding cards to ensure that the passengers are loaded more or less symetrically versus CoG and the loadmaster balances things out with the baggage. When operating outside the U.S. a radio operator was required. Departure weight unchanged but six crew and one fewer passengers=max 24 pax with full fuel. L049A certificated for max 60 pax with light fuel load, but see further landing restrictions below.station_load.0="1000,15,0,0, 5 Crew and Bags" station_load.1="2040,20,0,0, Fore Cabin" ;12 pax @ 170 lbs (max 30)station_load.2="2210,-20,0,0, Aft Cabin" ;13 pax @ 170 lbs (max 30)station_load.3="300,15,0,0, Fore Bags" ; @ 30 lbs station_load.4="450,-15,0,0, Aft Bags" ; @ 30 lbsTo simulate the L049D add 6000lbs of cargo below.To simulate the L049E as flown by BOAC, Capital and others add 8000lbs of cargo below.To simulate the L149 add 3220lbs of cargo below; after adding the 2 x 565 USG outer fuel tanks above.station_load.5="0,0,0,0, Cargo" ;Zero in L049A. Default ramp weight for the L049A as flown by TWA in the late 1940s is 90,000 lbs with max fuel and weight limited payload. The L049A must burn 12,200lbs of fuel before it can land. If used for short haul fuel must be removed so that weight does not exceed 77,800lbs on landing. When short hauling you should depart at 80,000lbs max, i.e remove 10,000lbs of fuel *before* trading fuel for payload. When short hauling the L049D/E or L149 depart at 85,000lbs max.None of these aircraft were routinely used for short hauls, but e.g. BOAC departing Heathrow needed to tank at Shannon or Prestwick before crossing the Atlantic to tank again at Gander(CYQX) before continuing to CYUL, KEWR, or KIDL (KJFK). Depart EGLL at 85,500lbs (max) and only on reaching EGPK or EINN tank up to max fuel and adjust cargo to depart at 98,000lbs for the crossing.Moments of Inertia (L049A conversion)empty_weight_roll_MOI=2000000 empty_weight_pitch_MOI=630000empty_weight_yaw_MOI=2430000 empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.0[GeneralEngineData]engine_type=0Engine.0=13.928, -29.887, 2.234Engine.1=15.814, -13.683, 0.423Engine.2=15.814, 13.683, 0.423Engine.3=13.928, 29.887, 2.234fuel_flow_scalar=1.0max_contrail_temperature=-20[piston_engine]Wright R-3350-745C18BA-3 yields 2200hp for take off at sea level and 2000hp METO at 4800 feet. International rating in high blower was 1800hp at 15000 feet. cylinder_displacement=185.95compression_ratio=6.5number_of_cylinders=18max_rated_rpm=2800 ;for take off only and max is 2600 for runways > 8000 feetmax_rated_hp=2200 ;for take off only - engines are rated at 1800hpfuel_metering_type=1 cooling_type=0normalized_starter_torque=0.035turbocharged=1max_design_mp=46 min_design_mp=5 critical_altitude=13500 ;change from 13500 to 12000 to simulate the C-69 with original carburetted R-3350-C745BA enginesemergency_boost_type=0emergency_boost_mp_offset=0.000000emergency_boost_gain_offset=0.000000fuel_air_auto_mixture=0auto_ignition=0max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000[propeller]propeller_type=0propeller_blades=3gear_reduction_ratio=2.286 propeller_diameter=15.1 propeller_moi=25 beta_max=50 beta_min=15 prop_sync_available=1 prop_deice_available=1 prop_feathering_available=1 prop_reverse_available=0 min_rpm_for_feather=100 beta_feather=82 power_absorbed_cf=0.9 minimum_on_ground_beta=15.0 minimum_reverse_beta=0 defeathering_accumulators_available=0 prop_auto_feathering_available=0 min_gov_rpm=650.000000prop_tc=0.010000fixed_pitch_beta=0low_speed_theory_limit=80.000000[airplane_geometry]oswald_efficiency_factor=0.84wing_area=1650wing_span=117wing_root_chord=13.42wing_pos_apex_lon=3.36wing_dihedral=7htail_area=180htail_span=50htail_pos_lon=-55htail_pos_vert=3htail_incidence=0.0htail_sweep=0.0htail_area=211vtail_area=111vtail_span=19vtail_sweep=0vtail_pos_lon=-55vtail_pos_vert=3wing_winglets_flag=0wing_sweep=0wing_pos_apex_vert=0elevator_area=109aileron_area=44rudder_area=49elevator_up_limit=40elevator_down_limit=20aileron_up_limit=25aileron_down_limit=9rudder_limit=30elevator_trim_limit=22spoiler_limit=60 ;for cowl flap drag spoilerons_available=0aileron_to_spoileron_gain=0.000000min_ailerons_for_spoilerons=0.000000min_flaps_for_spoilerons=0.000000wing_incidence=0.0wing_twist=0.0auto_spoiler_available=0spoiler_extension_time=2.000000positive_g_limit_flaps_up=4.000000positive_g_limit_flaps_down=2.000000negative_g_limit_flaps_up=-2.136752negative_g_limit_flaps_down=-1.500000[Reference Speeds]data for L049A - later conversions have higher stall and slower cruiseflaps_up_stall_speed=88full_flaps_stall_speed=70cruise_speed=239 max_indicated_speed=236 ;Vno below FL160 - lower limits above due transonic shockmax_mach=0.48 ;Equal to 210 KIAS at FL225[Flaps.0]type=1span-outboard=0.5extending-time=25flaps-position.0=0,0flaps-position.1=24,174 ;60%flaps-position.2=33,127 ;80%flaps-position.3=41,127 ;100%lift_scalar=0.9 drag_scalar=0.1pitch_scalar=0.5[Flaps.1] type=1 span-outboard=0.5 extending-time=25system_type=0 flaps-position.0=0,0 flaps-position.1=1,174 flaps-position.2=33,127 flaps-position.3=41,127lift_scalar=0.1 drag_scalar=0.9pitch_scalar=0.5[contact_points]static_pitch=2.3static_cg_height=9.2gear_system_type=1point.0=1,31.90, 0.000,-10.70,1000,0,1.00,52, 0.50,2.00,0.50,10.5,10.5,0,152,152point.1=1,-3.85,-14.000,-10.55,1500,1,1.50, 0, 1.80,1.17,0.85,10.2,10.2,2,152,152point.2=1,-3.85, 14.000,-10.55,1500,2,1.50, 0, 1.80,1.17,0.85,10.0,10.0,3,152,152point.3=2, 0 , -61.5, 6, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5point.4=2, 0 , 61.5, 6, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 6point.5=2, -59 , 0, 0, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 9point.6=2, 36.15, 0, 0, 800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 4[Views]eyepoint=18.2, -2, 5.1 [brakes]toe_brakes_scale=0.25parking_brake=1[gear_warning_system]gear_warning_available=1pct_throttle_limit=90 flap_limit_power=40 flap_limit_idle=40 [autopilot]autopilot_available=1flight_director_available=0default_vertical_speed=100 autothrottle_available=0autothrottle_arming_required=0autothrottle_takeoff_ga=0autothrottle_max_rpm=0.000000pitch_takeoff_ga=8.000000default_pitch_mode=0default_bank_mode=0max_pitch=10.000000max_pitch_acceleration=1.000000max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.000000max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.500000max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.000000max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.000000max_bank=25.000000max_bank_acceleration=1.80000 max_bank_velocity=3.000000max_throttle_rate=0.100000nav_proportional_control=9.000000nav_integrator_control=0.250000nav_derivative_control=0.000000nav_integrator_boundary=2.500000nav_derivative_boundary=0.000000gs_proportional_control=9.520000gs_integrator_control=0.260000gs_derivative_control=0.000000gs_integrator_boundary=0.700000gs_derivative_boundary=0.000000yaw_damper_gain=0.000000[hydraulic_system]electric_pumps=0engine_map=1,1,1,1normal_pressure=1600[stall_warning]type=1stick_shaker=0[attitude_indicators]attitude_indicator.0=1[turn_indicators]turn_indicator.0=1,0[exits]number_of_exits=1exit_rate.0=0.1[LIGHTS]//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing, 6=taxi, 7=recognition, 8=wing, 9=logolight.0 = 3, -4.40, -61.12, 8.50, fx_navredmlight.1 = 3, -4.40, 61.12, 8.50, fx_navgremlight.2 = 3, -59.00, 0.00, 5.50, fx_navwhilight.3 = 1, -4.00, 0.00, 9.90, fx_beaconhlight.4 = 1, -3.90, 0.00, -2.35, fx_beaconblight.5 = 4, 31.75, 0.00, 5.00, fx_vclight // exhaust flame effectslight.6 = 2, 13.928, -29.887, 2.234, fsdzigns_engcru_049 ; engine 1light.7 = 7, 15.814, -13.683, 0.423, fsdzigns_engcru_049 ; engine 2light.8 = 8, 15.814, 13.683, 0.423, fsdzigns_engcru_049 ; engine 3light.9 = 9, 13.928, 29.887, 2.234, fsdzigns_engcru_049 ; engine 4[Radios]Audio.1=1Com.1=1, 0Com.2=1, 0Nav.1=1, 0, 1Nav.2=1, 0, 0Adf.1=1Transponder.1=1Marker.1=1[EFFECTS]wake=fx_wakewater=fx_spraydirt=fx_tchdrtconcrete=fx_sparkstouchdown=fx_tchdwn, 1startup=fsdzigns_engstrt_049contrail=fx_Contrail_l[electrical]max_battery_voltage=24generator_alternator_voltage=28max_generator_alternator_amps=100electric_always_available=0// BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage// BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4) autopilot=0, 5, 13.0avionics_bus=0, 10, 13.0avionics=1, 5, 13.0pitot_heat=0, 15, 13.0additional_system=0, 20, 13.0marker_beacon=1, 2, 13.0gear_warning=0, 2, 13.0fuel_pump=0, 5, 13.0starter1=0, 20, 13.0starter2=0, 20, 13.0starter3=0, 20, 13.0starter4=0, 20, 13.0light_nav=0, 5, 13.0light_beacon=0, 5, 13.0light_landing=0, 5, 13.0light_taxi=0, 5, 13.0light_panel=0, 5, 13.0light_cabin=0, 5, 13.0prop_sync=0, 15, 13.0propeller_deice=0, 5, 13.0[direction_indicators]direction_indicator.0=1,0[keyboard_response]elevator=450.000000,1000.000000aileron=450.000000,1000.000000rudder=450.000000,1000.000000[flight_tuning]p_factor_on_yaw=0.2torque_on_roll=0.2[pitot_static]pitot_heat=1.000000[vacuum_system]max_pressure=5.150000vacuum_type=1electric_backup_pressure=4.900000engine_map=1,1,0,0[pneumatic_system]max_pressure=0.000000bleed_air_scalar=0.000000[deice_system]structural_deice_type=1

Hey Davis,What are you doing up so LATE (or Early). I saw your post at the FS9 forum, just after I posted.....We sure did show them, didn't we(lol). I'll try to catch you after you wake up.Abe

I was thinking about the DELL 30" which has a max res. of 2600x1600(I think). The price was about $1500. I got the Westinghouse 37" for about half the price....$799, it has all the inputs you need, HDMI, PC, PIP, SVIDEO, DVI, YPbPr, and of course (drums please) F S X.Of course I am gloating!!Abe

Thanks Rhett.1. The Conny does not have "atc_parking_codes="2. My destination airports are KLAX and KSMO, I checked "FS10airports.dat", neither has a 19.0m ramp, lots of 18.0.3. I backed up "FS10airports.dat" then I changed 2 Gates from 18.0 to 19.0......would the change be effectual?4. KLAX has been modified.Let me know if I missed something.Abe