Prince George - Ft. St. John in the Curtiss C-46

[Sidney Schwartz]

A short but very enjoyable flight. This is a great plane to fly...

http://www.vanisleva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9787

[edmoore235]

:wavey: Nice, what c-46 is that your flying? Neat paint job.
Ed

[CG_1976]

Looks like the Libardo Guzman C-46. But im not familar with the panel Sidney is using.

[edmoore235]

Hmm, the panel has elements of the GA C46......can always use a new panel!! Neat.

Ed :wavey:

[bpfowler]

sidney,
I'm a big fan.
thanks for all the scenery objects.
you did a great job on the 2d panel, does it carry through to the 3d?

cheerio
brady

[Sidney Schwartz]

Yes, it's the Libardo Guzman C-46 in Vancouver Island Virtual Airlines (VIVA) colors. The panel is something I put together. It's 2D only. I'm not a big fan of 3D cockpits, and they run slowly on my crappy old computer. I usually just remove them from the planes I fly regularly.

In this series of pics is another version of the C-46 panel I did that is closer to the original but gets rid of those horrid default DC-3 radios, which I hate...

http://www.vanisleva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9779

[edmoore235]

Sidney, very cool pics! I just finished revisiting my installed Guzman C-46 - forgot how good it is. Need to setup the cowl controls. Take care.

Ed :applause:

[Railrunner130]

Judging from the logo, you must be a Van Halen fan...

:ernae:

[bpfowler]

any chance you can make the 2d paenl .cfg available for the panel featured in the title of this thread?
it's very flyable, by my eye.

thanks
brady

[Sidney Schwartz]

It's a hodgepodge of gauges from various planes and panels I've downloaded. I have no idea anymore where many of them came from, and the panel.cfg but it wouldn't do you much good without the gauges. :frown:

Here it is anyway, on the off chance that it may be of some use to you....

// This Panel.cfg file created by FS Panel Studio panel editor utility - http://www.fspanelstudio.com
// Built Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 23:06 FSPS Build:15988
[Window Titles]
Window00=Main
Window01=GPS
Window02=Throttle Quadrant
Window03=Electric Panel
　
[VIEWS]
VIEW_FORWARD_WINDOWS=0,GPS_PANEL,THROTTLE_PANEL,40
VIEW_FORWARD_EYE=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
VIEW_FORWARD_DIR=12.200, 0.000, 0.000
VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT_EYE=0.000, -0.100, 0.000
VIEW_RIGHT_EYE=0.700, -0.200, 0.200
VIEW_REAR_RIGHT_EYE=1.150, -0.200, 0.200
VIEW_REAR_EYE=-0.200, 0.000, 0.000
VIEW_REAR_LEFT_EYE=-0.450, -0.200, 0.200
VIEW_LEFT_EYE=-0.100, -0.200, 0.200
VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT_EYE=0.000, -0.200, 0.000
VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT_UP_WINDOWS=39
VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT_UP_EYE=1.650, -0.250, -7.560
VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT_UP_DIR=0.000, 0.000, 37.000
VIEW_REAR_RIGHT_UP_WINDOWS=42
VIEW_REAR_RIGHT_UP_EYE=3.000, -0.100, 5.490
VIEW_REAR_RIGHT_UP_DIR=9.000, 0.000, 147.000
VIEW_REAR_LEFT_UP_WINDOWS=41
VIEW_REAR_LEFT_UP_EYE=-1.800, -0.100, 5.490
VIEW_REAR_LEFT_UP_DIR=9.000, 0.000, 210.000
VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT_UP_WINDOWS=40
VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT_UP_EYE=-1.060, -0.200, -7.530
VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT_UP_DIR=9.000, 0.000, 330.000
　
　
//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window00]
file=panelc-46.bmp
size_mm=1024,768
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=7
visible=1
ident=0
window_size= 1.000, 1.333
window_pos= 1.000, 1.000
gauge00=Beech_Baron!Kneeboard Icon, 894,713,25,25
gauge01=Beech_Baron!ECU Icon, 919,713,25,25
gauge02=Beech_Baron!Map Icon, 944,713,25,25
gauge03=Beech_Baron!GPS Icon, 994,713,25,25
gauge04=Douglas_DC3!magnetic_compass, 785,293,65,65
gauge05=Douglas_DC3!turn_and_bank, 763,375,81,81
gauge06=Douglas_DC3!fuel_pressure, 203,633,55,54
gauge07=Douglas_DC3!aileron_trim, 657,705,40,37
gauge08=Douglas_DC3!rudder_trim, 704,705,40,37
gauge09=Douglas_DC3!hydraulic_pressure, 586,700,50,50
gauge10=Douglas_DC3!annunciator_gear_locked, 504,394,20,26
gauge11=Douglas_DC3!annunciator_gear_unlocked, 534,394,20,26
gauge12=Douglas_DC3!annunciator_vacuum, 435,394,20,26
gauge13=Douglas_DC3!annunciator_voltage, 405,394,20,26
gauge14=Douglas_DC3!clock, 848, 375 ,81,81
gauge15=dsd_eng_rpm_3000_ring3!dual_1&2, 442,621,55,55
gauge16=dsd_manifold_60_ring3!engine1, 383,621,55,55
gauge17=dsd_manifold_60_ring3!engine2, 500,621,55,55
gauge18=Douglas_DC3!oat, 939,380,72,73
gauge19=dsd_dual_cht_500c_ring3!dual_cht, 500,677,55,55
gauge20=dsd_dual_oil_pressure_160_ring3!oil_pressu re, 442,677,55,55
gauge21=dsd_dual_oil_temp_250c_ring3!oil_temperatu re, 383,677,55,54
gauge22=dsd_fuel_flow_160_ring3!engine1, 265,677,55,54
gauge23=dsd_fuel_flow_160_ring3!engine2, 324,677,55,54
gauge24=dsd_fuel_level_fractions_ring3!Left Main, 265,621,55,54
gauge25=dsd_fuel_level_fractions_ring3!Right Main, 324,621,55,54
gauge26=dsd_old_fuel_selector!engine2, 825,701,45,44
gauge27=dsd_old_fuel_selector!engine1, 760,701,45,44
gauge28=f4f4_wildcat!Flaps-Lever, 936,645,67,31
gauge29=dsd_curtiss_toggles!electrical panel, 969,713,25,24
gauge30=Classic Gauges 4\CL-13 Mk II_HSI, 438,497,110,110
gauge31=Classic Gauges 4\PA38.ATTITUDE, 318,497,110,109
gauge32=dc3.Airspeed, 200,497,110,109
gauge33=classic gauges 1!RadioADF, 727,635,90,51
gauge34=classic gauges 1!RadioATC, 927,476,90,51
gauge35=classic gauges 1!RadioCOMM1, 727,534,90,50
gauge36=classic gauges 1!RadioCOMM2, 818,534,90,51
gauge37=classic gauges 1!RadioNAV1, 727,584,90,51
gauge38=classic gauges 1!RadioNAV2, 818,585,90,51
gauge39=classic gauges 1!RadioDME, 818,637,90,51
gauge40=classic gauges 1!RMI, 574,586,100,100
gauge41=DC3CPNL!PitchTrim-remote, 685,632,30,48
gauge42=Classic Gauges 4\OMI, 692,564,15,37
gauge43=DC3CPNL!VOR, 574,477,100,100
gauge44=DC3CPNL!VSI, 571,371,90,90
gauge45=DC3CPNL!annunciator_fuel_left, 285,474,15,20
gauge46=732KM_alt, 666,370,90,90
gauge47=DC3CPNL!annunciator_fuel_right, 316,474,15,20
gauge48=DC3CPNL!annunciator_oil_left, 414,474,15,20
gauge49=DC3CPNL!annunciator_oil_right, 445,474,15,20
gauge50=DC3CPNL!RadioAP, 708,470,213,61
gauge51=732KM_ra, 922,537,90,89
gauge52=DoorControl!Version2, 890,3,44,70
　
//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window01]
Background_color=16,16,16
size_mm=456,378
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=8
visible=0
ident=GPS_PANEL
window_size= 0.445, 0.492
window_pos= 0.465, 0.508
gauge00=fs9gps!gps_500, 0,0,456,378
　
//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window02]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=387,406
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=8
visible=0
ident=THROTTLE_PANEL
window_size= 0.378, 0.529
window_pos= 0.332, 0.471
gauge00=c46_throttle_QD!c46_throttle_QD, 90,191,296,214
　
//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window03]
file=Electric Panel.bmp
file_1024=Electric Panel.bmp
size_mm=255,255
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=40
window_size= 0.360, 0.560
window_pos= 0.000, 0.120
gauge00=Douglas_DC3!ammeter_left, 21,15,50,50
gauge01=Douglas_DC3!ammeter_right, 184,20,50,50
gauge02=Douglas_DC3!voltmeter, 103,80,50,50
gauge03=dsd_comet_starter!starters, 77,13,100,55
gauge04=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Battery, 28,68,30,40
gauge05=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Avionics, 65,68,30,40
gauge06=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Beacon Lights, 97,147,30,40
gauge07=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Landing Lights, 176,147,30,40
gauge08=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Nav Lights, 65,147,30,40
gauge09=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Panel Lights, 28,147,30,40
gauge10=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Strobe Lights, 137,147,30,40
gauge11=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Taxi Lights, 211,147,30,40
gauge12=dsd_curtiss_toggles!fuel valve left, 167,107,30,40
gauge13=dsd_curtiss_toggles!fuel valve right, 201,107,30,40
gauge14=dsd_curtiss_toggles!fuel pump left, 28, 107 ,30,40
gauge15=dsd_curtiss_toggles!fuel pump right, 65,107,30,40
gauge16=dsd_curtiss_toggles!generator1, 167,68,30,40
gauge17=dsd_curtiss_toggles!generator2, 201,68,30,40
gauge18=dsd_curtiss_toggles!landing lights extend, 193,182,30,40
gauge19=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Structural De-Ice, 13,182,30,40
gauge20=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Pitot Heat, 42,182,30,40
gauge21=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Prop De-Ice, 13,217,30,40
gauge22=dsd_curtiss_toggles!Carb Heat, 42,217,30,40
　
　
[Color]
Day=255,255,255
Night=225,125,125
Luminous=250,200,175
[Default View]
X=0
Y=0
SIZE_X=8192
SIZE_Y=6143

[CG_1976]

From looking at the gauges most look like the modifed DC-3 panel i came across at flightsim.com and the one from Maam sim DC-3 mod panel. Will look into this closely as my Buffalo DC-3's all have moded panels to reflect the actual ac's panel IRL. Im gonna have to head over to Buffalo's maint area and see about a tour of its pit.

[Sidney Schwartz]

I decided to just package up the panel using FS Panel Studio and upload it for those who want it. I did use some gauges from a modified DC-3 panel, but had to replace those with others as they were causing problems with FS Panel Studio. Here's the link for downloading....

http://www.yousendit.com/download/ZW9BTkZnNDRreEJFQlE9PQ

That link will be good for 7 days. Make a backup copy of your current C46 panel folder and replace it with this one. Move all the gauges into your FS9/Gauges folder.

I must ask that this panel not be uploaded to any other sites. I have no idea who made most of the gauges and have no way of obtaining permission from their authors to distribute them. Since I'm 99% certain that none of the gauges are from payware planes, I figure it's OK if I share the panel with a few folks here. But let's limit it to that, please.

Have fun flying. :ernae:

[edmoore235]

:applause:Thanks for sharing. Just D/L it. Will work on it on Sunday (smile).

Ed

[Sidney Schwartz]

Judging from the logo, you must be a Van Halen fan...
The logo was designed by our fearless leader, VIVA founder Ken Peters. He did mention that he'd based it on something we should recognize, but I never figured out what that was. Now I know. :ernae:
Speaking of Viva, you're all invited to join. We are the most casual of VA's and don't care what you fly or where you fly it. We mostly deliver beer and the only rule is that we all have fun. Here you see a couple of our top pilots working on their pre-flights checklists.

[CG_1976]

If the VA dont mind a crazy SAR pilot who hubs in Yellowknife and has a Polar bear for a FO:icon_lol: ill join, got a link.

[CG_1976]

Now all you crazy pilots in the NWT better be nice. The CAF has a new toy, courtesy of Tako_Kichi who gave me instructions on converting this SAR paint with custum interior to Fs9. Thank you Tako_Kichi for the paint and lionheart for building a wonderful AC.

[Sidney Schwartz]

If the VA dont mind a crazy SAR pilot who hubs in Yellowknife and has a Polar bear for a FO:icon_lol: ill join, got a link.

A link. Yes, that would help, wouldn't it? :redface:

http://www.vanisleva.com/

A polar bear? That's nuts. Everyone knows marmots make the best co-pilots. Here's mine... his name is Chester. He actually does all my panel mods, and helps out a great deal with the scenery as well. Really handy with everything from a chain saw to a bulldozer. And, as you can see, he does a mean Elvis impersonation. :eek:

We have no official hubs, but if we did Yellowknife would be one of them. Those of us who are most active fly mostly in the north western U.S., Canada and Alaska. And the more SAR pilots the better...Viva pilots have a habit of getting lost. :ernae:

[CG_1976]

Thank you Sidney, Im all signed up just awaiting forum confirm. I see in the fleet a Dash7 with a very rare paint in FS, the NWT.

[bpfowler]

sidney,
thanks for the panel, dude!
I like your lil fuzzy bud there.

I followed the skagit road east into the cascades last night, what a scene!
Since we live an hour south of skagit--moved to SEA a year ago-- I have a feelin we will be seeing a good deal of ole route 20.

cheerio
brady

[Sidney Schwartz]

Glad you like the panel, Brady. I'll tell Chester...he worked very hard on it. Plus there's the time it takes him to sneak into parked aircraft and "borrow" gauges. Usually after he does a panel refit we find it prudent to leave town for a while. :d

I've been to Seattle a few times, but it's been quite a while since the last time. It's a beautiful area. I'm working on an enhancement of Bremerton...once it's done I'll upload it for public consumption. I think Pete's done a version of Olympia as well. :icon29:

[Maarten -]

Great panel, Sydney and Chester. Thanks a lot!

Cheers,
Maarten