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  2. Posted

    I'm not 100% sure on this, but I believe that comes from the section in the fsx config called "Dynamic Head Movement" My understanding is that is supposed to simulate normal movement of a persons body due to the movement of the aircraft. Try setting the values in that section of the config to "0".

              - Roger

     

     

  3. Posted

    Hello Dave:

    I t shouldn't matter where your scenery is. Mine is located in numerous places, some not in the FS folder.

    The scenery to be added needs to be placed in a folder, and that folder given a name, eg: JFK New York (or what ever you want to call it). Inside that folder, there needs to be a folder called "scenery" (no quotation marks), bgl's are placed in that folder. If there are any texture files with the download, another folder called "texture" (again no quotation marks) needs to be made in the JFK New York folder, and those files placed there. If there are no texture files to be added, do not make a "texture" folder. Read the read me files with the download. Most have instructions on what files to place where.

    Next, you need to add the scenery to your library. This is done while the sim is running. Select "settings" from the left hand menu when FS starts, From the page that comes up, on the right hand side, select "scenery library" from the "other settings" menu. Next select "add area" and then, with the "select scenery directory" menu that pops up, browse and click on the JFK New York folder (if that's what you called it)  until the folder name shows up at the top of the "select scenery directory" box. At that time the scenery and texture folders you have made in your new folder will be visible in this pop-up box. Next click "OK", and then click again anywhere on the box that shows the scenery and texture folders.

    Your scenery is now added to the library, and should then be visible.

    There are also several freeware scenery library management programs that will do this for you. I use one called SceneryConfigEditor. it is somewhat easier to use than this method.

    In order to show up, the scenery must be located "above" the default scenery in the library menu, which strangely enough means it has to have a lower priority number. This number can be found in the same place you added the scenery in FS.

    I hope this helps. If not give us a bit more specific information and I'm sure we'll get you underway.

     

    - Roger Neves

     

     

  4. Posted

    Hello Haseen:

    I don't have the Arrow, so I can't comment on that.

    I'm using the HS748 in Steam on Windows 10 64 bit, DX10. Nice looking outside. The VC is a little on the cartoonish side, but better than most of their offerings. Systemwise it is fairly good, but Rick Piper's  freeware HS748 is better, especially in regards to the fuel trimmers. As far as the autopilot goes, it leaves a bit to be desired. It is definitely better than those on some of their other offerings. When they originally offered the HS748, the AP worked quite well. Whatever they did in the original service pack affected the AP and it is a bit wonky now, Once you figure out how to work it - it doesn't work as the manual says, it is useable.

    Flight dynamics, again, not bad but there are a few items like "pitch" that are off.

    My biggest beef with Just Flight - at least the products made by Airplane Heaven, is their continued promise of it will be looked after in the next service pack. Well, it has been years for some of these products and those promised service packs have yet to arrive.

    If you haven't tried Rick Piper's freeeware, give it a go before you buy this. If you're having problems with getting that to work right on your system,  and you definitely want an HS748, Just Flight's is not a total waste of money.

     

        - Roger Neves

     

  6. Posted

    Hi Ed:

     

    Sorry it took me a while to get back to you , work life is quite busy right now.

    I do agree with you on the ground handling, the brakes are going to run quite hot in this for sure.

     

     

    - Roger Neves


    Hi Bill:

     

    Re the ADF:

     

    Make sure the rotary knob on the upper right of the ADF radio is selected to "ADF"

    The RMI gauge is located bottom left of the pilots panel. The desired knob must be selected to ADF.

    The needle will then turn to the NDB

     

                               - Roger

  7. Posted

    Hi Folks:

     

    I purchased it as well, and was prepared for the worst.

    I do agree with all of Ed's assessments. The VC has a sort of "cartoonish" look to it, but in all fairness, it's not that bad, and it is significantly better than their earlier efforts. 

     

    It installed easily, and the good news is this thing works well. I have only done the introductory flight, but every knob and switch seemed to work as promised.

    It seems to handle as it should. It met v speeds as listed, handled nicely manually, and the autopilot worked as it should when I got a little lazy.

    In short, other than the graphics in the VC, this is a pretty nice plane.

    I would say this is quite close, systems wise to Rick Pipers version, but it's been a while since I last flew that!

     

              - Roger

  8. Posted

    I agree with that. I think the problem ends up being an issue where most developers that are making these planes are based in Europe. Most European airlines are now using either 787,A330, or some kind of long haul modified aircraft like the 737NG or A320. So in a way the 767/757 has been replaced by a smaller variant of aircraft that has a high seating capacity or a higher frequency lower seating aircraft. Basically we can just kiss it a butt good bye. When it comes to the American carriers we can see that these planes are still around to fly most the trans Atlantic routes or Hawaii routes. Everything else like the Latin American market and north american market has been filled by bigger revival jets or again single aisle jets.

     

     

    Unfortunately, it's an auto installer, and it will only install to FS9.

     

                                    - Roger Neves

  9. Posted

    Well, according to the article, the autopilot was turned on at 410 feet (I presume that means AGL). So that would be very close to +ve rate, gear up,  click

    The SID must have been programmed in, which is why the AP was turned on, so it wasn;t going to be hand flown.

     

                                                  - Roger Neves

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  12. Posted

    Hi Ben:

     

    There's not a lot to go on here, but one thing that comes to mind is permissions.

    Where did you install the sim? If it was in "program files" this could be the problem. It is known to cause permission issues.

    Try installing it in another location.

    Before installing it, do a check of your registry and ensure there are no entries of your previous installations left behind.

    If this fails, I would submit a ticket to Steam.

     

      - Roger

  14. Posted

    Hey Chris:

     

    Re the "Flaps" sounding, ensure you have the "GPWS Landing Flap" switch (below thwe landing gear lever) is selected to the proper setting.

     

    Re the tuning of the radios. Ensure you keep the SBY Com (in front of the throttles) off at all times. If I''m not mistaken, it overrides the two ARCDU's, (radio panels).

     

     

    Hope this helps,

     

    Roger Neves

     

  16. Posted

    Hello Andrew:

     

    Unless something has changed, no you don't have to purchase FSUIPC. As freeware, it will do all the basic functions that those add-ons require

    If you want to unlock all the functions of FSUIPC, then you need to purchase it.

    It isn't very expensive though, and it is a very handy program.

     

    - Roger

  18. Posted

    Hello Denco:

     

    I know you mentioned you followed the guide, but did you also press "autoflight" prior to advancing the throttles? It does need to be pressed two times. One as I mentioned, the second as you did.

     

    I use radar contact but I don't believe the stock ATC will let you enter a star at that time. You can however manually enter the ILS frequency and course on the "nav radio" page accesible from the FMC pushbuttons at any time.

     

    You cannot check on the fuel and PAX, but you can use the Load Manager to send a load & fuel to FSX at any time. When you call up the Load Manager, there should be three click spots on the right hand end "Send to FSX", "Save to File" and "Close". Select a payload and fuel then click "Send to FSX". The MD-11 must be running on FSX to do this. If you do not have the three click spots and are missing "Send to FSX", you need to change the name of the air file from "MD-11.air" to "MD-11.AIR" in both PAX and Freighter versions.

     

    - Roger

  21. Posted

    Steam updates do not require re-installing any 3rd party addons.

    I made the switch 6 months ago from boxed. It;s quite nice. I'm running Windows 7 64 bit and Steve's DX-10 fixer.

    Side by side installations of Steam and FSX create some issues, but these can all be worked out (at least for me) with some research.

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