StewartH

Have you L39 pilots followed the suggested Engine Shutdown checklist? Parking Brake--On Throttle Idle--2 mins Pressurization/ECS--Off Electrical switches--All off except Engine Inst. and Battery Throttle to Cutoff Eng Inst.--Off Battery--Off Canopy--Open Oxygen Supply--Off Ice Cold Stella Artois--Open

I was finally able to see some RAF F4 Ai at Wattisham. The only thing I can think of was I was initially too far away to see the "action". Focusing in on the traffic, I was able to watch several F4s carry out their schedule and taxi and take off. Very kewl.... Edit to add: I think that AIFP did its job after all. I'm seeing many more F4s than I did before in places that I had looked at before. So there ya go. :Applause:

Hi, Nick. I have UT2 installed and an AI package of Cessnas for use with Don Grovestine's British Columbia freeware airports. Not sure if I'm seeing FSX default AI. I think the solution is to convert all the FS9 traffic, including the ships, to FSX. Thanks. :smile: Edit to add: Ran the Flight Planner. It found no aircraft/airports that needed conversion and found one that already had been. Still no AI at Wattisham. The Phantoms are in the SimObjects/Airplanes folder, so somethin' is goofy somewhere. Something to mess around with later, I guess.

Should I have the Flight Planner convert *all* FS9 files, or just the aircraft. It found some boat traffic for FS9..... And how come, if I have some FS9 traffic files, I still have lots of AI flying around???

BTW, does anyone know why Internet Explorer doesn't allow me to quote another's post?

Nick and Roman, If I had any FS9 traffic files present, I wouldn't be able to see *any* AI, correct? However, I see plenty, all the time, both GA and airliners. That's why I'm puzzled. Also, I temporarily took away all aircraft traffic files (I think) from .../Scenery/World/Scenery and still no Phantoms AI at Wattisham. I'm stumped, but may try Roman's suggestion with the AI Flight Planner. <Sigh> Another piece of software to learn how to use.

Thanks for these, Mike. The review by Greg Morris was most interesting. He points out many features we sim pilots have learned already. I wish he had referenced km/h instead of knots, however, since the sim aircraft airspeed indicator is calibrated in km/h.

Slightly off the subject, but has anyone been able to get the F4 Phantom AI to work at RAF Wattisham, freeware version, that is? I've run through all the checks, but no joy.

How come I can't quote Bryan's message? Anyway, see if you can't download the user's manual and give it a read. It's not that complicated, but requires a few check rides to get used to the aircraft. After that, it's actually a lot of fun.

You will either get lost or crash! Guaranteed.

Hehehe!

If you haven't practiced flying the Loop, I strongly suggest that you do so. Flew two rounds in the A2A Spitfire today, and will fly a few more in the L-39. Do *not* try flying the Loop without a few practice rounds. You have been warned. That is all. Stew out.

That seems prudent, Ron, at least until one knows the route, but that would take some time.

Not with the Mach Loop journey, but can you imagine 4 L-39s practicing formation flying? Hmmm?

Not an easy course! I found it difficult to follow the correct roads and rivers--took a wrong turn and had to double back. Got about 3/4 the way through, then crashed! More practice, mate. The L-39 runs great, however. Will be flying her Saturday along with Ron. Practice, practice, practice................