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  1. Being succinct is not one of my better traits folks. Lets get this out of the way right off the start. The standard statements that many of folks must interject. "It was only....", or "If you don't like it...." totally not necessary. Also, let's make this clear, I bought the MU-2. OK, the Confusion. Frankly, my confusion comes from the Community, Asobo and IniBuilds. I read a lot of threads here and elsewhere. I see a lot of glowing reviews and some really picky reviews and input. I saw a lot of positive reviews on IniBuilds Airbusses,airports,scenery etc. Then threads regarding the fantastic Blacksquare TBM 850, along the lines of was this thing even beta tested? Among others. Being that several of the Local Legend and Famous Flyer aircraft were up to par with a fairly realistic rendition of those aircraft, I was confused on the responses and product of the MU-2. IE, getting a lot of praise for the most part, when the plane isn't even close to an MU-2 other than looks. Which leads me to disappointment.... Disappointment...When I was at FSExpo in Houston, I had a very brief talk with Jorg and Seb. One of the things I mentioned, would you please consider doing an MU-2 as a FF or LL. I showed him pictures of the MU-2 that I had flown, both the N and Marquise model MU-2's which I have a few hours flying. He acknowledged the plane. Moving forward, I received a few texts from friends showing me the MU-2 announcement. So excited! Till product was released. Let's face it folks, based on the other INiBuild releases, this plane was essentially "phoned in" The MU-2 was a fast plane! Particularly the short bodies. They advertised this as a 205 kt plane!! Also, looks like they modeled the D or DP model MU-2. Folks, there were only 18 D models built. There is no existing manual for the plane or the plane for that matter! Where did INiBuilds get the data, on a non existent plane? The MU-2 is unique in it's operation, those that have/had the FSW Marquise or the Tom Kyler MU-2 Marquise know what I mean. There is essentially no system modeling in this plane. Yet, we have the Beech18 with Denarqs mods that makes the plane almost study level. I see that planes can be made better. I already know some developers that would love to correct a lot of issues within this plane, but they can't, due to Asobo/INiBuilds controlling the code. Which brings me to the HOPE part of this message. Folks, I have already written 2 messages to Zendesk about my feedback on the MU-2. I don't post on forum, not enough brownie points. They have responded, and said they would pass it on to the developer. I also gave them contact info of an MU-2 expert that has over 20,000 hours in the plane. I can assure my message wasn't about a takeoff speed correction, removing glossiness from the panel and the avionics stuff. Little more specific and in depth than those issues. I have also posted on the INiBuilds forum, some folks there told me if we wanted to see the MU-2 improved, we needed to let Asobo know. That said, the HOPE comes from you the Community. If you want the MU-2 to be fixed properly, let Asobo zendesk know. Also, encourage Asobo/IniBuilds to release the files so that other developers can help INiBuilds/Asobo bring this plane up to their standards. Another possible hope too. There were several messages posted on FSW discord server.Mark was rather surprised at the love for the MU-2. Being as he's working on the Lear, he offered to set up a development section for the MU-2 Marquise to bring it into MSFS. He needs developers to help with that project. If interested, let Mark know on the discord server. MY friend Jim Goldman, some of you will recognize the name from FSD days. Working together, have tried to make some "freeware" modifications to the IniBuilds MU-2. We tried our best to emulate a K model MU-2. Jim created templates of the accessible cfg files, and put them in the Community folder. He did a cool paint scheme and modded the exterior and interior. Performance much better! The file has been uploaded to flightsim.to. PLEASE READ the pdf file. Explains everything! Lastly, You can take the time to hassle me, flame me whatever....or you can use that energy to send a message to Asobo, and hopefully they will listen, and we can have an MU-2 to really have some fun flying! If you use add on linker, makes it a breeze to use Jims mod. Thank You David
  2. First off, Thank You to all the devs for your tireless work and efforts. It is my hope in the future when you release your labor of love, that you can be met with kudos, instead of the seemingly standard of picking fly poo out of the pepper. Or the ever present "I wish" statements. I couldn't possibly do what you folks do. I've tried, many times...nope not happening. The work you put out is extraordinary at times. Getting to my friendly request. Could we move away from the "Go Pro" look of the props please. Nicholas from BlackSquare has nailed it on the TBM 850 for realism. Very seldom in flight will you see the blade blur, it's pretty much always a disc. At times, you can't even see the prop disc at all. Thank You for your hard work, and consideration. Best, David
  3. Hey everyone, drunk has now given us the ini config to edit the values! It's available for download at the github link. The one yhat is listed on about page 36 I think. Thank You again drunk. Best, David
  4. Please! Thank You! I have vented, I am fine.👍 Don't have enough brownie points to post on flightsimulator site. Just didn't want this to get lost in the crowd. Back to your regularly scheduled picking fly poo out of pepper threads for new releases.😱🤪 Best, David
  5. Thank You Stevie202. I wouldn't have know about yhis program without your help. David
  6. Hey all, have a question on the above topic. I recently d/l Brad Allens Bahamas Odyssey Adventure. It was under the Bush flight category on flightsim.to. In fs2020 it's located in the Custom section of activities. Brad created this using the C172. I would rather use the Kodiak. My question: Are the POI in these flights based on GPS Coords, or based on type and speed of the aircraft. In other words, if I flew the Kodiak instead of the C172, would the landmarks pointed out in the flight, adjust since I'm flying the Kodiak now. Or due to faster speed, the adventure flight would be out of sync. If that is the case, is anyone aware of an app that may adjsut so you can fly a different aircraft for the Discovery,Bush,Adventure flights. Thanks for any info. David
  7. Of course you know I have to put my vote in for the MU-2 🙂 To see the Marquise at the same level as the 414, awesome. Especially with the extreme effort you try and take with modeling systems and performance and operations correctly. I truly hope to see my fav in MSFS in the not too distant future. I still offer my Aerostar 601P if you decide to model that aircraft. Seems A2A put theirs on ice since the incident. Just glad Scott and his son were OK. If/when you do the Mits for MSFS 2020, I'll help anyway I can. David
  8. Hi bobcat999. I concur re otter sounds. I have over 2000 hrs of Otter experience. Both as a MX, and pilot. TSS, has got it nailed down nicely. Including the prop blade slapping sound, when props are feathered. Which by the way was the standard way to start and shut down the twin otter. Unless, it's on floats, then it had start locks for the props. I agree, it's a shame Aerosoft want to make EZ Hard! I bought the twin otter they released for P3d, it was OK, but they have never gotten the 37 1/2 degree flaps flight characteristic correct. If you did a full STOL takeoff at 37 1/2 flaps, the contol yoke was held all the way back to your chest. This was due to the fact, the plane would initially have a nose down ( ala helicopter) If you didn't, wheelbarrowing city! On landing, very pronounced nose down attitue on the twin otter at full flaps. From what I have seen, even on the msfs twin otter, still looks like a more normal cessna 172 type attitude on approach. Just my .02 from my past twin otter experience.
  9. Yes,I do fly on Southwest. This is the standard sensational horse manure the BS newsmedia likes to throw out to the public from time to time. If millions of lives were at risk, I wouldn't be up front responsible for those millions of lives including my own! Most of the time, it's more of an administrative paper work issue, rather than actual mechanical issues. Have we had some mechanical issues. Yes, as soon as they are discovered or possible oversight discovered; SWA MX will work overtime to correct the issue. As I have said, if WaPo BS was factual, I wouldn't get on the jet either. I understand, with the thousands of daily flights we do, I would say we still have a pretty good safety record. I also agree, at times our customer service has been not up to the SWA standards folks are expecting or used too. I get it. It frustrates me at times too. Thanks, my .02
  10. Chock, Thanks for the history lesson. Well aware of all you mentioned. I should have been more clear. Stated why don't folks like the Electra in flightsim....Question was answered to my excitement by coastaldriver. Just got to get KBT on board. Best, David
  11. Thanks Bob, was figuring that was the case. It looks OK to me. I'll leave it alone Best, David
  12. Yes, I know we have this forum. I feel there are plenty here that could answer my question. But what I see a lot. If you post your question, in what you perceive may be the appropriate forum, it may not be viewed too much. Hence, your question doesn't get much views. Or it will get a ton of views, but no answer. I've noticed in several of the more obscure sections of the forums...particularly the dev stuff, it may go weeks to see an answer to a post if any. So, if a person has a question, possibly relating to development, were do you go. I posted on FSDeveloper since last Wed. Still no answer to my question. That is a developer site! I wanted to know something about editing an fx file. Were is the best place to get some possible input? I see on the P3D forums, in the Dev sections...questions asked back in May have no answers! I'll just put my question here: Maybe I'll get lucky. I have an fx file I'm trying to edit for a cockpit floodlight effect. The effect is just one lighting flood effect,over the whole panel In reality, the light source would diminish a little as you get farther away from the bulb. I have done some edits to the FSW Falcon 50, to be more realistic for my use. I wanted to try and enhance the floodlight effect. Is it even possible to do with the fx file, or does the dev have to do something on their end. If not possible, fine I'll stop working on it, and leave as it is now. Thanks for any insights, links etc.If it can be done, I'll keep trying. Just don't want to waste time on something futile Best, David
  13. After the release of the PMDG DC-6, it reminded me of how hard I tried to Lobby Mr. Randazzo for a PMDG Lockheed Electra. I did the same to Scott at A2A. With the Captain of the ship, I felt like the Electra would have been a perfect segue from the Connie. Same with PMDG, when I saw the detail, of the DC-6...I thought how cool would it be to have an Electra at that detail too. It was not too happen. About the only reason I could think of, is that most of the Avsim community had no interest. Yet, I recall when a while back, KPT released their Electra, folks were raving about it. Even now, Just Flight etal, released a Viscount, DC-6 . yet, they are any other dev, have stayed away from the Electra. Big part of history IMHO. I'm just curious. Why don't folks like the Electra? If a dev offered a study level Electra, you folks wouldn't be interested? Does everything now have to have a darn magenta line? Now before I get the standard...you want it...you design it nonsense. I have tried many times, to develop something. Just doesn't click for me. Even if I were lucky to accomplish that monumental task, I wouldn't have a clue about how to fix the bugs. Hence I hope that a dev will come along at offer a plane I love. FSW Marquise comes to mind for me. I love the MU-2. Based on Milviz statements re their "Solitaire" announced back in 2013, I'll have to be content with the FSW "Marquise" Hope that I will see it in FS2020 someday. Even in P3D, a Lockheed MArtin product...there is no Lockheed Electra! Anyway, I'm just curious of the dislike of this beautiful plane. Enough dislike it seems, as any dev feels like it is not worth their time. IE No good sales. Just curious. There are some pretty good vids on YT re flying the Electra. Check them out sometime, perhaps some folks may change their minds.. I can hope. Best, David
  14. Hello Marcus P.(mpo910). My biggest frustration with the P3D VR stuff, is the ability to select switches and orbuttons in VR. When trying toselect something on a panel or pedastal that has other switches or buttons around them, the mouse cursor would jump to a different button. Or I couldn't select it at all. Has this been improved somewhat, so we have more accuracy in the cockpits. DCS does this so great, I hope LM can too. If so, I may try to use PointCTRL in P3D for better immersion. Thank You David
  15. Hello, I am interested in purchasing an item that is only sold and shipped in Australia. It is not flightsim related. I found a cool camping chair I like. It's an Oztrail Modena Folding camping chair. I don't know anybody in Australia. Otherwise, i could probably have them order it and ship it to me. Does anyone know of any other way, I could accomplish this purchase. Seems like all the cool stuff is in Europe. Kind sucks in the US for quality made cool stuff. Any insight/help appreciated. Thank You Best, David
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