bob44

For myself, the A2A Accusim B17 pulled me to FSX. Otherwise I probably would still be with FS9/GW3. I like the vintage stuff. Mainly the bigger DC3, Twin Beech, Ford Trimotor kind of aircraft. But the one thing lacking was the realism, and A2A provided that. After awhile I picked up A2A's P40, for something different, never had an interest in fighters before, and have enjoyed the faster speeds with it. Same with the 172. Never had an interest in modern GA, but the realism makes it interesting. For scenery, nothing compares to GW3 for a vintage world, I keep FSX mostly default.

Hard to pick a favorite here. Depends a lot on the aircraft, the situation, the goal.

My favorite warplane is the A2A B17 with Accusim. I like the bigger vintage aircraft, military and civilian, and this aircraft fits perfectly. As far as FSX being a modern sim, yes it is, out of the box. But it does not have to stay that way. Just like many have updated to the latest detailed airports, nav aids, AI. I have done the same, only going the other way. Back in time.

Interesting. And mostly expected. But over the year, I have seen more users move from FSX to P3D. One thing I would like to mention, the categories of aircraft. Most of the available selections did not apply to me. I fly mostly older/vintage aircraft. GA, commercial, military. No jets. No helicopters. This leaves only GA and military to choose from. I do fly older and more modern GA, but only older military aircraft. Again, no jets.

I was getting that fsuipc beep earlier this year. First just on longer flights. Then started beeping on short flights. I discovered an overheating processor due to the cooler breaking loose from the main board. A new cooler and a good cleaning inside took care of the problem.

The number 1 priority is a smooth running sim. Which I have. FSX. Displays maxed. I am happy with simple and complex aircraft. Depends on the situation. I like A2A's aircraft greatly. But can be happy with a default as needed. Default scenery is pretty good in FSX, with a few addons. Default weather is ok. Real weather is hit and miss. AI I usually keep off unless flying GA aircraft. Default AI is fair, same with the ATC. I also make my own AI plans for an area that I will be flying in. Soon will be building a new computer. Hoping to have Orbx scenery running well.

Congrats on completing the flight.

It is pretty cool and very rewarding when a pilot can successfully navigate to some place using simple tools (his/her brain) without a computer doing it all.

Wind drift gauges are addon gauges, put into the aircrafts' panel. VC or as a 2d panel. There are several available. I like Glen Copeland's TWI gauge. These certainly help as it is difficult to figure the wind in the sim. I like your cockpit. Very nice.

Navigating across a featureless desert or ocean can be challenging. I have used a combination of wind drift gauges, stop watches, and sextant with good success.

Great flight. Good luck with this.

Might want to check out the upcoming MacRobertson air race over at SOH coming this October.

There is a great many vintage aircraft available for FSX. Many FS9 aircraft have been modified to work better in FSX. Also, check out Golden Age Simulations for some native FSX vintage AC. For some old time navigation, how bout a sextant. The DB and MB sextant for FS9 has been updated for FSX. I have recreated the Amelia Earhart flight round the world using the FSDB L10E using only the sextant. Great fun and challenge.

I have been seeing this "Java" thing all summer long at many sites. Including my ISP web mail page. My security blocks it instantly.

Same with myself today.

It has been awhile, but check over at SOH for some WW2 airfields. I remember I had several installed for FS9, one was a C47 airfield for the Normandy invasion.

Spark plug fouling is common on piston aircraft engines. With too low a power setting. Even on todays GA aircraft. Managing the engine right is the key. I will be definitely checking out that T28.

Hello. When cruising, you want to keep the RPMs low for efficiency. Both fuel and faster speeds. A low MP and high RPM should give cooler head temps. Reads like this T28 models this accurately. On descending you do not want to pull the MP back too far. 20 to 25MP at the lowest. RPMs in the 2000 to 2200 range. In RL, you prop up (not too much) to increase drag some when descending. And on final go to full RPMs in case of a go around. Full thrust is available if needed. Do not know if prop drag is modeled here or not. Too low a MP and the outside air can push the prop, fouling plugs. Again, reads like this T28 models fouling plugs well. I used the B17 example because it uses the same Wright 1820 engine as do many T28s, though set up differently. Iam going to have to get this T28. Sound like my kind of plane.

Hello. I do not have the T28 at the moment, but can help with general MP and RPM settings. To increase power, increase RPMs first then MP. To decrease power, lower MP first then RPMs. I do not have the exact specs for the T28. Should be in the aircraft's docs? Take off, climb, cruise power settings. As an example, for the A2A B17, with a similar engine. Take off at 46MP and full RPMs. For 5 minutes. Reduce the MP, throttle, to 38MP and 2300RPM, prop lever, for climb. At altitude, set for cruise power, which can vary from a faster 34MP and 2200RPM to a slower 29MP and 2000RPMs. Descend at 29MP and 2000RPM to help keep carb temps warm enough. Once in the pattern, set 20 to 25MP and 2200 or 2300RPM. Here is where MS has things very wrong. Increasing the RPM should increase drag in RL. But it is backwards in the flightsim. Some developers have this modeled right, latter A2A aircraft for example, but many do not. Fouling during cruise might be too rich a mixture. do not know if this aircraft models auto rich, auto lean? Use a leaner mixture setting, see if this helps.

Big thanks Bill. Link is working fine.

Hello, When the Avenger first came out, it worked perfect on my old Win XP machine. I did not bother with the update.Now I have a new computer with Win 7, and cannot load the Avenger, in FS9, crashes to desktop, unless I remove the panel.I tried the link for the service pack update and it is dead.How can I get the update?Thanks Bob.