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  1. Ok, so I have the wilco e-jets package among other payware and I just got the new airac from Navigraph. The problem is that I can't seem to be able to install it or even find the folder to manually install it into. I noticed that it may not be supported anymore, however since related add-ons that came out at the same time are still supported shouldn't it work? Has anyone else had this issue with the ERJs and AIRACS?
  2. Ok, so I have the wilco e-jets package among other payware and I just got the new airac from Navigraph. The problem is that I can't seem to be able to install it or even find the folder to manually install it into. I noticed that it may not be supported anymore, however since related add-ons that came out at the same time are still supported shouldn't it work? Has anyone else had this issue with the ERJs and AIRACS?
  3. Hi all,Stepping out of a few-month repaint hiatus, I'm pleased to release my repaint of the Feelthere/Wilco Embraer 190 in Frontier Airlines/Republic Airlines colors (featuring N177HQ, "Aspen" the Baby Mountain Lion):e190_n177hq_ftwilco.zipEnjoy!
  4. Hi everyone, Was just wondering if anyone can provide a full body fuselage for the Wilco A320/A319? I'm having trouble merging the three separate files into one. Thanks
  5. Hi flightsimmers: Happy holidays to all, and just curious to know if anybody is having issues with their payware, such as landing gear up and aircraft floating on ground, no avionics, yoke turned hard left. I thought only PMDG had that issue, but is many more, including ifly and majestic. " I bought these, so don't say, " maybe if you buy it you wont have that issue". On level d, the panel fails to load and it crashes FSX Steam and Capatin sim FMC and MFD are blank. I wanna know if Im doing something wrong or I know what it is....
  6. I recently purchased the Wilco TBM 850 for Pr3d v2. It installed ok and generally performs ok. However, there is one big problem that I have encountered: using the PFD or MFD to create an approach. I can select the type of approach such as an ILS, then when I want to choose the next type of fix or vectors, I can do that. Here is where the problem is: when I want to "activate the approach", it will not do anything and just sits there doing nothing. I wrote to Wilco support and they answered in a timely fashion. However, the answer they gave me did not seem to conform to be realistic. They told me to reinstall the aircraft and if that didn't work, to reinstall P3dv2. If everything is working ok except this particular function to activate an approach, what good would reinstalling anything do? If anyone else has this particular aircraft installed in P3dv2 and has it working properly, please let me know. At this point, I don't have a clue as to how to fix this, even if it can be fixed without a programming update from Wilco. I am running P3dv2 on Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit and all the other aircraft that I have installed are working fine. So I doubt that it is P3dv2. Thanks to anyone who could provide some input on this. :unsure:
  7. Hi guys, I absolutely love my PMDG boeing series but I am thinking about trying my hands on Airbus. Can you tell me which one will be the best to invest in, and which one will come close to PMDG experience: Aerosoft Airbus X Extended or Wilco Airbus Evolution Series? I have read some comments about both of them but there don't seem to be a very good comparison. Wilco offers some really good features like: Weather Radar, Pushback Steering, Difficult Level Selection etc. Whereas, Aerosoft offers: RAAS features, 16 Checklists, Flight data recorder control etc. Which one's really on the top of it's game? N.B. I am crying out for a weather radar. Is there anyway I can use CS weather radar for PMDG and Aerosoft? Thanks in advance! Ronnie Sorry I have just realised that I have posted it in the wrong place.
  8. hey there hows it going i have a few questions about this product i just bought, wilco airbus a380 v2 when i tell it to do cold and dark on the config panel and when i load the airplane its still on. when i manully turn the plane off the engine sounds are still on ?? any ideas thx
  9. Hello, I like that you help me to create a texture for wilco a340. I want a AOM French Airlines texture's. Thanks.
  10. Hey guys, I have the Wilco Airbus Evo.1 Pack, and I try to do a repaint for our VA, but there is something really really wrong. I've downloaded the Paintkit directly from Wilco, and making the editing in Photshop CS6. To make sure here is the saving process: In PS Save as: BMP (24 bit), then I use DXTBmp to make it FS9y (saving Extended bitmap) So the problem is when I load the aircraft is FS this is how it looks: And all my graphics on the maximum. Also if I load the aircraft in FSrepaint it shows normally. Can anybody give me some clue whats wrong? Thanks so much
  11. Hello simmers, I recently installed my Bobby again to fly some Lufthansa routes especially with the Polish Airports Scenery. For that I use the Wilco B737 with dynamics+panel and for the model the nice 50N. It looks very nice and real but the lights are making some trouble. from 2D panel I can't see the taxi lights they are not visible only in the outside view if I turn on/off the landing light the logo light goes on/off too the logo light itself only works on the right side (co-pilot), the left side (captain) is not illuminated Thats quite strange in my eyes and I'm wondering if there is a way to fix it maybe with changing some values in the aircraft.cfg.
  12. Project Airbus Wilco merge A380-800_v1.2.1 for FSX by David Chen (Dec. 2011)Notice:1. You MUST have Wilco A380 v2 installed first or this will not work properly.2. This merge is for FSX only. FSX SP2 or Acceleration pack is recommended.3. Wilco's load manager does NOT work, but configuration tool and key config tool work pefectly.4. Read the description below to know more about fuel planning (IMPORTANT).What is included in this package?1. A380 merge (Wilco panel + Wilco VC + Project Airbus model)2. GPWS sounds update3. FSBuild performance data (for those who uses FSBuild for fuel calculation)4. Performance data for those who uses Wilco tool for fuel planning5. Some useful documents of A380 (read description below).What's new?1. Autobrake problem fixed.2. Engine data modified.Fuel planning:Some people use Wilco planning tool to calculate the fuel they need. However, the Wilco's data are not realistic since the real world A380-800s consume more fuel than Wilco's calculation. So, it is recommended to use FSBuild (payware) for fuel planning. FSBuild performance data is offered for you. If you use Wilco's tool for fuel calculation, you MUST use another aircraft.cfg (follow item "D" in the part of "Installation").Documents description:There are some docs in this package, including:1. A380_Totorial_UK: An official tutorial from Wilco's website.2. AC_A380_20101101: Aircraft data from airbus.com. From page 106 to 136, you can find some useful performance data. For example, in page 116 you can find a chart to calculate takeoff distance. In page 129 is a chart of landing distance.3. spec_imperial and spec_metric: Aircraft limitation and information about weight and balance, fuel capability, etc.Installation:A. Aircraft merge1. Copy the .fx files (in "Effects" folder) to \Flight Simulator X\Effects.2. Copy "Project Airbus Wilco merge A380-800" folder to \Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes.3. Only Airbus livery is included in the package. Download more repaints from http://www.pairbus.com/B. GPWS sounds updateCopy all files in "sounds" folder to Flight Simulator X\Wilco\A380v2\Sounds and overwrite all existing ones.C. FSBuild performance data1. Open folder "FSBuild performance data"2. Copy A380.PRF to \Program Files\FSBuild\Aircraft3. Add following text into \Program Files\FSBuild\fsb_Aircraft.cfg.[A380-800 w/ Trent 972/B] --- (David Chen) ---WeightUnit=KGSOperEmptyWeight=276940PayloadWeight=80000ReserveFuel=:45AlternateFuel=HoldFuel=93/minTaxiFuel=25/minExtraFuel=ApproachFuel=330MaxTakeoffWeight=560000MaxZeroFuelWeight=361000MaxLandingWeight=386000MaxFuelWeight=257336ImageFile=PerformanceData=A380.prf;ToldData=;DefaultTOFlaps=;climb 250/300/m85;crz LR;dsc m82/300/250D. Performance data for Wilco fuel planning tool1. Open folder "Performance data for Wilco fuel planning tool"2. Copy the aircraft.cfg to \Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Project Airbus Wilco merge A380-800/ and overwrite.Known issue:ZFWCG cannot be calculated be FMGC. Instead, it remains 25%. But this would not matter in virtual flight simulation.Why not merge with Project Airbus A380's VC?Since PA's VC version is originally for FS2004, there are some problems when it is used in FSX. For example, some textures are black and some are loaded without correct position. Even some lights are not properly operating in either virtual cockpit or 2D panel. Due to these issues, I decided not to merge PA's VC now.Special thanks to:Project Airbus Develop TeamFor any problem, please contact me via davidchen9568@gmail.comHope you have a nice flight!
  13. Hello, everyone. I am new to this forum ^_^. I hope everyone is willing to answer questions, because I always got a lot of them ! Anyway, I was wondering if someone can give me a link to the Wilco/Feelthere PIC E190 and E170 paint kit (not the V2 E175 and 195 one!). The only one I can find is the V2 here: http://fsbrasil.wordpress.com/2010/08/24/ejet-v2-paintkit/ Someone was going to do a JetBlue paint for me and I need to find the kit. Thanks, JBU1226 Capt. Griffin D.
  14. Hey Guys !!!! I had one of my best days in my life yesterday, i am currently doing Aviation Management at Georgian College in Barrie, near Toronto , Canada. My class was taken to the Toronto Pearson Intl National airport yesterday for a full day tour of the airport.To begin with i am in the final stages of completing my Canadian Commercial Pilot License. But funding problems are keeping me away from flying for while. My hopes of finishing the rating before spring next year is pretty much next to none. I am an avid flight sim enthusiast as well, started way back in fs2002, but never really got into the FMC stuff till FSX. Let me go in detail: Read on guys i saved the best for the last !!!!! We arrived at the GTAA (Greater Toronto Airport Association -- Managing the Pearson airport) building at around 9 AM. The group of approximately 30 students were welcomed by the director (forgot his name - charming ole guy). we were handed off to the tour guide, another higher ranking guy at the airport. I was surprised by the fact that such a guy in an important position will be appointed to tour us around. I did ask my college prof., he told me these guys were on the Aviation Management Advisory Committee at our college, so it was kind of fun for them to take us around. Sky Service Any how we were taken to the FBO ( Fixed Base Operator ) Sky Service Head quarters, again introduced to us by the VP. We were told TOM CRUISE !!! was scheduled to arrive that afternoon, most of the girls (including some men) got excited to see him later that day. But i was like you know what i ain't waiting for no Tom when there are Triple 7's in the airport !!! I mean really why would i, i can watch MI2 again. we were instructed by the VP not to take any pictures of the damn learjets or challengers parked. Sky service is apparently the biggest FBO in Canada & Privacy matters for the rich. I did note down a few reg. codes just to look up later lol. Not to mention the 2 huge hangers. I did count and there were 3 gulf stream g600s and king air 300 in one hangar with another 4 learjets and a tiny Piaggio Avanti ( That ain't no Ferrari of the skies ). The VP ( a graduate from our college ) mentioned they were the only sellers for the new Honda jets in canada. Don't get me wrong they had probably another 20 aircrafts parked outside the FBO, mostly lears and challengers. To my odd sense i spotted 2 Delta CRJ's parked in the FBO space, the VP mentioned it was because of the last weeks storm and they parked it here !!! Also there were not Delta just the tail colors written on the aircrafts either guessing it their charter aircrafts. We were then taken to the crew lounge, it was terrible. VP said they are going to upgrade, but honestly it was terrible. me as a private pilot have seen damn better ones than that. I remember my solo flight to Windsor ,ON where the FBO lounge for pilots was awesome. i mean a small airport with almost no traffic had a better lounge for pilots than a Intl airport. are you kidding me ? Don't get me wrong all the other stuff for the celebrities were extraordinary, but i am biased as a Pilot ( hopefully scrape my &@($* on those seats one day ). We met some pilots at the lounge having breakfast too. it was awkward !!!. Airport Run around We were then loaded up on an airport passenger bus and taken around the whole airport. The storm drain facility was huge , just had an outside peek , they guide did mention the whole facility cost them CAD 150 million. There were 4 huge 300 foot tanks stored underground. the guy did mention the max he has seen is half a tank of water during the worst storms. The facility also cleans the water before draining them into the creek. This creek is where the A340 of Air France crashed during a runway overrun. It was quite funny to know they found under wears in the storm drains. I mean who removes a freaking underwear and throws it in the storm drain rite ?? The route under RW 33L was short to reach the terminals... Its quite intresting to note that CYYZ has only 2 terminals and they are named Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Apparently Terminal 2 was removed but renaming the terminal to terminal 2 would cost GTAA CAD 3 million, as they would have to rename all the sign-age and the cable marking on each and every light fixture to fire extinguisher lol... The bus tour was awesome, we were on the bus for almost an hour running up the airport next to jets and props taxing around. At this point we were told we would be later taken to the Air Canada Hangar with Embraer 190 and an A319 waiting for us in there. Honestly i was disappointed there were no 777 on show. Falconer Got to say this first " I respect you guys". The bird chasing or the wild life preservation group is outsourced to a company Falconer. We had a half an hour session with the guy. The guy enlightened (cant stress enough) me with the way they do the work. He had a desert Hawk named Sally perched on his hand. When i saw the guy walk up to us with the bird in shabby airport clothes, i was like that ain't no good job !! I was humbled and literally blown away when he started explaining in detail how they catch other birds. Sally the hawk was trained for the job like the airport dog . The best i had seen at my local airport was when i reported those nasty, creepy, ruthless Sea Gulls on the runway , the airport manager came and used some blanks.I did do make a stupid decision that day , i will post it later. The falconer has one hawk perching on the front seat (on the shoulder rest with the head rest removed) of the Ford F150 pick up. Interesting to note the birds are sent on duty only when they are hungry. With the front passenger window closed he then drives around the airport. When the bird notices a prey, she then spreads its wings, at this point the falconer opens the front window and lets the bird out. He just follows it. The bird makes its kill and swoops down for its treat like a dog. The kill is then collected by the falconer and frozen as food on a later day. He said the hawk isn't attached to the guy like a dog is. as long as its hungry it will hunt or else its like Brian in Family guy, sits on the couch watching TV. The birds tend to go out of range but always comes back. Did you know most airports hire only female hawks ? they are better hunters and bigger in size. Sally is pretty stupid too. The desert Hawk like me(am Indian) isn't built for the harsh Canadian winter. These birds have very less sensation in their legs and wing tips. So they tend to stay out more and take the brunt of the icy cold winter. Sally and her teammates are prone to frost bite like us humans. The falconer mentioned about a huge Eagle with close to 10 foot wingspan in the hanger raring to go. The falconer has quite a load of weapons form a shotgun to literally a lot of pyros for the show.The food chain in Pearson has Coyotes, rabbits, skunks and the robber raccoons. Ok, now when we were on the bus my eye caught the Falconer and his bird. The bird was above the the a 777 Air Canada on the landing run, or at least it seemed like from my angle of view. It was too late for a photo op.On a quieter note i think the GTAA should install an AVIAN Radar, although i hate the fact of people losing jobs. Airport Luggage handling we went inside the airport luggage handling facility, it was nothing like the ones like you see in National Geographic Channel on Mega Airports of Tokyo or anything else. It was quite small but fully automated. It was pretty cold in there, i mean around -1C, the automatic keeps opening when luggage cart comes in. The guide mentioned some huge numbers of world wide baggage mishandled or lost as compared to the ones successfully delivered. Guys working in that condition is not fun when the temp is around -30C, from now own i wont care if my baggage is mis handled in winter. Customs This part some of the worst details, we were met another important team of officers who took us around the immigration and customs department. I am gonna skip the usual areas as most of us been there and done that. but there are some sketchy places that i will walk you through. The officer took us to the place a facility (pretty big) where they go through the luggage in case you are suspicious enough for them. They watch us from above when we retrieve our luggage. Funny enough i noticed more cameras at the Staff cafeteria and the sushi place than the luggage area. I really don't know how they do it. Anyways, Just behind the search area there are places like a prison. Dimmed lit and few officers chairs, the suspects are kept here till the Toronto Police arrives. The officers mentioned few of their tactics to break the suspects too. One odd yet interesting one was when the officer caught a guy with pills in his stomach. apparently he was around for 35 straight hours with his &@($* plunged. The Pooper in there was CAD 35,000. You got to climd a couple of steps to get on and a chemical system cleaned and separates the pills, gloves are then used to retrieve the pills. The guy had around 1 Million worth in his poop. Pretty nasty uh ?? Next stop the Air Canada Facility. I thought my best day turned into the worst day when me a couple of smoking friends went out for a smoke and lost the group. We did meet up just in time, to learn there was a 777 -200 waiting for us in the hangar as well. Well should i say more ? I was more like a 26 yr old kid who just tasted some P___Y for the first time. (arrogant I know its meant to be that way !!!!) . Air Canada Maintenance Hangar The Director of Maintenance introduced us and took us for the tour. I mean really the director taking us for the tour is better than ever, he threw all those big numbers of thrust Lbs and weight Lbs in nothing less than thousands of tons. First up he told us not to touch anything, my initial disappointment was lost in milliseconds as it was a joke. Air Canada leases all the parts on their aircrafts. When they an get a new aircraft they sell all the engines and wheels to banks and leases them back. Air Canada Embraer 190 I couldn't for the love of God wait to get to the 777, but it was the Embraer 190 and A319 first. Got in the Embraer 190 first , straight to the cockpit all the bells and whistles were lit up. I pretty much soaked it all up. Flying the PMDG NGX and watching videos on you tube on WILCO Embraer made me aware where everything was and what to look for. The reg code on this was C-FHOY. I got to hold the Ram Horns for the first time. We were allowed to throttle up as well.I went TOGA and as expected the alarms go off. My friends around me were a little worried about me.Well I gave them the look of a 16 yr olds first time !!!. Didn't even bother going to the cabin. I am now angry at WILCO, you could have done better with that aircraft. It isn't bad, i feel its sophisticated to some level. I am begging you WILCO Pub to make a better Embraer with all the systems linked and take my money !!!! Air Canada Airbus 319 Again as a dog knows where to poop, i went straight to the cockpit. This time i was taken back a little. To start with no systems were powered on. Just plain old Hyundai of the skies. Honestly i am not a Boeing fan either.I just like anything that flies. Again i was in the captains seat with the "Saitek" controller. First opinion that the joystick was stick. since no hydraulics were on, i did a steep turn both sides, a hammer head, pressed the Master Caution and the stupid auto trottle just to remind myself of the number of times i have done that in FSX just to disengage the system. The cockpit colors of the A319 are rather discomforting to me. The color reminds me of exercise balls. The cockpit was less cooler than the Embraer !!! Less screens and "RETARD RETARD". Honestly even the FMC on the Airbus looks dull comparative to the Embraer. The reg. Code was C-GITR Engine Repair Shop the number of APU's hanging on chains and on palletes were quite nice. I had never seen an APU till then. But as with any man who sees a girl for the first time, i knew it was the APU. different sizes from smaller embraer 170 to 777. The engine facilty had quite a few A330 Trent engines. Here's where i made my first mistake. the size of the engine made me think of it as the one the 777. I yapped it to my friend as well. but it was an A330. With my tail bend under my a__ like a dog, shamefully i moved on. Those fan blades are sharp by the way, the director was keen on saying how preciously balanced the fans were. also if one fan is unbalanced it would just tear off the compartment as well. AIr Canada Boeing 777-200 Through a couple doors, we reached my dream machine (although 777 300 beggers cant be choosers here) A group of guys ran off to get some pictures, looks like i wasn't the only dog looking for the bone. I just held my breath and stood my ground. I prefer soaking it up with my eyes before my camera does. The director stoped us , obviously he knew how excited we where, he took us to the GE 777 engines being serviced on the side. Once again i felt like a dog being told to sit to get a treat. I must confess, i wasn't interested in hearing about how it worked and BLAH, BLAH BLAH....... UNTIL i asked him about the engine diffrence on the 777-200 and 777-300.They had the same engines, they are limited by the on board computers according to the aircraft !!!!!!!!! Ok this time for real i could smell the bone. I approached her from behind. Taken straight to the main landing gears. The Director then flips some switches and drops both the gear doors, they were gently lowered, the space is huge. nothing much to see than the hydraulic actuators and cylinders. Notice the next time, the landing gears trail the gear doors. the gear is moved front then side ways and tucked in. He explained over 7 degree turn radius and the rear wheels turn, notice how every thing about this plane is a "7". I knew this, but i asked him anyway. Moving forward he opened up the avionics bay. and let us take a peek inside. The aircraft was on ground power and the avionics was running. Everyone went and took a peek and came out quickly. I wanted to go last since i knew i would be in there a little longer. I stepped in last. Man o Man was it hot. The exhaust was running and the equipment cooling was on. If you have worked on the PMDG or IFLY NGX, notice the equipment cooling ? the switch was flipped for alternate source i belive, since the normal side would just recycle the hot air through the luggage area. The number of computers in there are just too many to count. I stepped in the cockpit of a B777 for the first time in my life !!!!! I could hear " all hail the captain " in my mind of course. Went staight for the captains seat. All the systems were in amber. Early christmas.took hold of her by the control column, foot on the rudder pedal, and looked straight out. SHOCKED . That was pretty high up there. I didnt even realise my hands were on the throttles. Maybe i was born to be a pilot. those displays were just too much to handle. The distance from the captains MCP panel to the Navigation Displays were quite a lot. The limitaions of 2D in FSX hit me. There is no affordable way of making a simmer feel that distance. Looked up to the overhead panel to see what i would expect in PMDG or when i am really flying one. My eyes quickly noticed the green light on Ground Power. it was amber all around. I know how the lights looks like PMDG. you better make it a treat. Took some time to sink everything in this time. switched seats with my buddy for the FO. Pretty cool. There were some fault logs on the EICAS. It was tempting to press the Cancel and Recall Button. The radio was on speaker, i heard CYYZ ground tower. Had to get out for others to get in The Air Canada 777-200 was C-FIUJ. Sleeper Bussiness and coach class no first class on this one. I have never been in any class other than coach. That dream is still not happening any time soon. I stepped into to the crew resting area. a little disappointed, while passengers sleep on beds below, pilots are on a recliner !!! Came outside and stood next to the engines for some photo op. As soon i noticed the guys were getting outside, i ran back inside with my buddy again.(I changed buddies 3 times and went back in more than 5 times). This time there were 2 girls at the controls, no offence intended i joked it would be a rough landing. We all laughed, took some pictures for them at the at controls and got rid of them to sit on the seat again. It was almost time to go, i talked to a maintenance guy who told us that plane was old and how he liked working on wide body. After some more photo op, even in the baggage compartment , we were escorted out the building and sent on our way for a memory that will last as long my first Solo flight. PMDG ALL RITE FUNS OVER NOW, I speak for everyone (maybe not). My hopes are higher than what Felix Baumgartner could ever jump. I want that plane so badly, i know i am not going to getting in that cockpit any time soon unless a miracle makes it happen, But i have been saving money for the 777 since the day you announced it. Please dont dissapoint me. Please release it this month or my christmas cravings will take my money away. If you dont release it this month, i swear on Kingfisher Airlines that i will not buy the 777 for a week after you release it. YEAH THATS RIGHT.!!!!!!!
  15. Where exactly can I find the paint kit(s) for the Wilco Airbus series? It's not in my Feelthere folder, aircraft folder, and I can't seem to locate it on the Wilco site. Any help will be much appreciated! Mark Kaiser
  16. Hi guys, I bought the Wilco A380 and I am finding some problems regarding the autopilot. Once I set the FMC with all the data and I take off, the plane does not even reach the altitude I insert in the main panel (let's say 12000 feet), but stops at 10000 about and then it starts descending (very slow, 500 feet/min), despite having both the autopilot and the autothrottle correctly inserted. Does anyone of you guys know why it doesn't reach the set altitude or maybe have you had the same problem? Thank you very much in advance to all of you guys, keep enjoying FSX! Mirko
  17. I have the Wilco Airbus Volume 1 and 2, and I love the product! The only problem that I have been having is the abruptly high ascent/descent rates with the AP engaged. Is there any way to fix this?
  18. Hi flightsimmers: Happy holidays to all, and just curious to know if anybody is having issues with their payware, such as landing gear up and aircraft floating on ground, no avionics, yoke turned hard left. I thought only PMDG had that issue, but is many more, including ifly and majestic. " I bought these, so don't say, " maybe if you buy it you wont have that issue". On level d, the panel fails to load and it crashes FSX Steam and Capatin sim FMC and MFD are blank. I wanna know if Im doing something wrong or I know what it is....
  19. Hello. Firstly, I would like to apologize in advance if this topic already exists ; I have tried to find the solution, but I couldn't. The problem I have with my Wilco A340, A330 and sometimes A320 family, basically Wilco Airbus in general, is that it climbs too fast. I do not think this is realistic. For example on a hot day in New York which I just departed with my Airbus A340-300 (fully loaded for a 10hr flight), the Airbus was climbing at about 3700 v/s+ ... this is too fast! The plane climbs too fast initially, but then gradually calms down. For example now with 67 tons of Fuel, FL267, climbing FL350, I'm climbing with 1800 v/s with CLB setting. Shouldn't this be much lower to reflect real weight? Can I change anything from my config to make this aircraft a bit more heavier , like in real life? I mean on the ground when turning when taxiing , even with low speed it feels heavy, as it's fully loaded w/ fuel + pax. But in the air, when it climbs, I don't get this feeling. It just seems too light! Should I merge w/ Project Airbus? Project Opensky, or Overland? Overland has GPS that I used many years ago, but had a great behaviour Thank you for your help in advance :-)
  20. Copying this out of the unofficial Wilco support forum as there's been no response there since I posted a few days ago. I have two major problems with the Harrier Jump Jet and I was wondering if they are shared by others.1 - the engine sounds "skip" at the end before looping. Listening to the individual WAV files in the /sound folder I heard this skipping clearly in the three files BAN21, BAN22 and BAN23.2 - neither the taxi lights nor the landing lights appear when the switches are turned on.Anyone with this product have these issues?
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