Captain Sim - sale

[noddy]

Just got this.

Greetings,
We are pleased to announce that exclusively at Captain Sim online store, on the 11 Dec 2009 from 00:01 to 23:59 (UTC) everything is Euro 9.99!
Visit us at: http://www.captainsim.com (http://www.captainsim.com)
Important:
- 24 hours only. On the 11 Dec 2009 at 23:59:59 (UTC) all prices are back to regular.
- All sales made during the sale event are equal to regular price sales.
- If traffic exceeds our expectations some of our servers slowdown/outage is possible during the sale event.

Stay tuned,
Captain Sim News

[JamesChams]

I'll try and be there... :wavey:

[VCN-1]

I have been waiting for this. There are a few items I will add to my stable.

VCN-1

[GT182]

I bought the FSX C-130 Pro Pack and FS9 M-21 last year during their Christmas sale, and it was well worth it...... you won't be disappointed.

[noddy]

Must admit I have been waiting for this to get the C-130

[MCDesigns]

I bought the FSX C-130 Pro Pack and FS9 M-21 last year during their Christmas sale, and it was well worth it...... you won't be disappointed.

Yep, same here, great addon!

[Dangerous Beans]

Great news. I got the C130 Pro last year, going to get the 727 this year.

[Kiwikat]

The 727 is excellent. I plan on getting the C130 pro pack. Right now I have the base pack, but I'd love to have all the variants in one package. I'll also be picking up the 727 cargo version so I can fly FedEx routes.

[VCN-1]

I have the 757s and C-130s. I will be picking up the 727s and 767s

VCN-1

[Rezabrya]

I will be picking up the 727 and 767 pro packs. Can't wait!

[Gdavis101]

727 and 767 here as well!! :applause:

[spotlope]

Yep, it's 727 + 767 for this camper too, this year. Last year I picked up the C130 and 757. Even if I hardly ever fly them, they're worth it for the tiny price.

[jimjones]

Yep, it's 727 + 767 for this camper too, this year. Last year I picked up the C130 and 757. Even if I hardly ever fly them, they're worth it for the tiny price.

I can ditto your previous and intended purchases. Great sims for a great price. I hope if we make the purchase and can't download because of traffic that the price will remain the sale price and download when the traffic is low.:jump:

Is this worth a sticky until the 11th?

[spotlope]

I'm pretty sure once the sale is made, you're home free. That's what they mean when they say "All sales made during the sale event are equal to regular price sales." The only thing we've got to worry about are a bunch of us stampeding over there and overwhelming their servers. As I recall from last year, if that happens then the poor *******s who miss out are just out of luck.

[Dangerous Beans]

BTW what time is that in GMT ?

[limjack]

All right then I will just get in line:running: behind Dangerous Beans and wait for the sale as well. C-130 and 727 for me.

[spotlope]

BTW what time is that in GMT ?

I thought GMT and UTC were one and the same... no?

[Ferry_vO]

Got the C-130 pro pack and the 757 last year. Too bad there's no 727 pro pack that includes all variants like the C-130 has. That really was a bargain, from €90 for only €10!

[Rezabrya]

Yep I will definitely be getting at least the base pack for the 727 and hopefully the 767 too. Does the 767 have a pro pack?

[Kiwikat]

Yep I will definitely be getting at least the base pack for the 727 and hopefully the 767 too. Does the 767 have a pro pack?

No it doesn't. :wiggle:

[forgeknight]

I have been eyeballing that C-130 for quite sometime. I think I will treat myself to an early Christmas.

[Bjoern]

Would get the 727, but the reported frame rate hit puts me off.

[Kiwikat]

Would get the 727, but the reported frame rate hit puts me off.

The FPS hit is about equal to that of the LDS 767. It isn't as bad as either the PMDG 747 or the CS 757. I find it to be quite useable and enjoyable.

[tigisfat]

So the 767 has dismal FPS?

[fsafranek]

I thought GMT and UTC were one and the same... no?
Yep. UTC is just more modern.
:ernae:

[jimjones]

So, that means we can begin 12/10/09, tonight, at 7PM EST, Yes?

[Sedr37]

So the 767 has dismal FPS?

Not at all, greately improved after the last SP.
All we need to do is make purchase. Even if CS have server overload we have a chance to download products next day. So where is my CC? :applause:

[Tweek]

Would be interested in the 767 tanker and E-767, but I'd also have no use for the 767-200 which I'd have to buy, so I may have to give it a miss, even at reduced price. Shame there's no pro pack like the C-130!

[JamesChams]

Would be interested in the 767 tanker and E-767, but I'd also have no use for the 767-200 which I'd have to buy, so I may have to give it a miss, even at reduced price. Shame there's no pro pack like the C-130!
Gents,

Perhaps, you'll missed this page ...

http://www.captainsim.com/products/product_lines.html

http://www.captainsim.com/img/products/lines.gif

http://www.captainsim.com/img/products/structure.gif

But the "PRO Pack" is basically The BASE Pack + ALL the Expansion Packs and, if made in one purchase, it is quite nice. So, as an example, I'll be getting the entire CS 767 set which is the PRO Series (or a kind of "Pro Pack") and at $10.00 per item, its far less than the BASE Pack would be without the sales event. That's worth staying-up-for in my book.

Hope this clears up all the confusion and Merry Christmas! :wavey:

[Quixoticish]

Whereabouts is the Pro pack for the 767 on their site?

All I can find to actually purchase are the individual packs below:

http://www.captainsim.com/store/pp/x767_index.html

[jimjones]

Gents,

Perhaps, you'll missed this page ...

http://www.captainsim.com/products/product_lines.html

But the "PRO Pack" is basically The BASE Pack + ALL the Expansion Packs and, if made in one purchase, it is quite nice. So, as an example, I'll be getting the entire CS 767 set which is the PRO Series (or a kind of "Pro Pack") and at $10.00 per item, its far less than the BASE Pack would be without the sales event. That's worth staying-up-for in my book.

Hope this clears up all the confusion and Merry Christmas! :wavey:

Don't think a propack is available for the 767.

[Tweek]

"Currently All-in-One Pack is available for C-130 only."

[limjack]

So, that means we can begin 12/10/09, tonight, at 7PM EST, Yes?

This is what was posted over at at avsim...7:01pm....replace January with December.

Let the games begin tonight in who can draw there credit card the fastest!!

http://forums1.avsim.net/lofiversion/index.php/t268898.html

[UnknownGuest12]

is the C130 FSX native?
thanks

[Kiwikat]

is the C130 FSX native?
thanks

Yep :engel016:

[d0mokun]

The C-130X is. But there is a C-130 for FS9 too.

Edit- Curses.

[limjack]

:salute: standing by with credit card at the ready....14 min.

[spotlope]

Looks like they opened the store a couple of minutes early. The 727 is now parked on my hard drive! Bwaaaahhhaaaaahhaaaaaa.....

Sorry. Got carried away.

UPDATE: Wow, this 727 is flipping' gorgeous! True to Captain Sim's usual rep, the VC is a work of art. I've only taxied it, but so far the frame rates are very good, too - certainly on par with most of my other complex addons, and definitely flyable.

[ryanbatc]

yeah I thought for $14.71 I would want it but I now realize I wouldn't fly it anyway. Heavy metal is just not my thing. Unless it is very well done. (And I'm waiting for the LevelD 757)

[expat]

Downloading the 727 now. Went in at two minutes after midnight and no delays at all.

[Dangerous Beans]

Got my 727 + expansions, just over £27 + the £1 my bank nicks for an overseas transaction.
To late to install it now though, time for bed.

[deimos256]

Picked up the 767, just the base since I really dont do tubeliners, but I used to work near Newark Intl and the 767s always caught my eye.

[JamesChams]

Gents,

I hope my posts (earlier) didn't confuse you'll about the "PRO Pack" and the "Pro Line" ...
The simple fact is that, I just got the entire 767 Package (Yes, including all 4 Expansion Packs) for just $70.45 USD. i.e. at a significant discount.:wiggle: And so can you...

I wish I had more of their stuff to buy but I don't; because I already paid top dollar before.:kilroy: So, If I were you'll, I go for it while the getting is good!

... and remember to Thank the Almighty God while your enjoying your new toys!

Merry Christmas all! :wavey:

[MHAircraft]

Bought and downloaded the 727 base pack 10 minutes after the sale started. No trouble with the server at all.

[Scratch]

Dang.....I bought another stinkin' toob. The 767 just looked too good. They sure are fast. The email was instantaneous and it downloads at 130kbs!:ernae:

[Tylerb59]

Bought the 767 too.

Sigh.

Back to FSX ... :)

[Kiwikat]

Enjoy the slide show with the 767! Maybe your autopilot will decide to function properly for a flight or two too.

I got myself the C-130 pro pack and the 727 cargo version. Installing now... :engel016:

[CG_1976]

Hehe Got me my E767 AWACS and Tanker. Now were did I put my maple leafs:mixedsmi:.

[deimos256]

got the 767 and i can see what you mean with the slideshow, of course that was after 3 consecutive crashes on startup and some FSUIPC error that i eventually had to click no on just so i could start FSX. Anyone here experience this before i contact CS?

[Tylerb59]

No crashes, but I was a bit dissapointed at the instant FPS drop, and some reason the autopilot is wacked just as Kiwikat mentioned. :\

A few frustrating points here and there. I'll have to wrap my head around this AC over the weekend when I have more time to read about it.

Edit: Found this cold and dark tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuf-eP5nyas

[Scratch]

Enjoy the slide show with the 767! Maybe your autopilot will decide to function properly for a flight or two too.

I got myself the C-130 pro pack and the 727 cargo version. Installing now... :engel016:

So the autopilot is screwed up? I thought it was just me. I find the frames better than for the 757 though. I flew from LA. to Florida and messed with the autopilot all the way without success. At this price I ain't complaining.

[Tylerb59]

Everything working in the L39 has me spoiled.

[Kiwikat]

So the autopilot is screwed up? I thought it was just me. I find the frames better than for the 757 though. I flew from LA. to Florida and messed with the autopilot all the way without success. At this price I ain't complaining.

Yeah it completely ignores VNAV for me... like it wasn't even entered into the FMC. I don't know what the deal is. LNAV works as it should. I just find the LDS 767 to be much more reliable and consistent. It may be getting old, but it does everything right.

[noddy]

Feels like day light robbery! C-130 X-perience - All-in-One Pack £11.38. What a bargain.

[wilycoyote4]

Correct me if wrong but I think the 767 and the 757 both now include the weather radar which costs 9.99 Euros by itself so maybe you can get these aircraft for "free"????? so to speak :ernae:

I don't know about the others -----anyone know?

[Kiwikat]

Feels like day light robbery! C-130 X-perience - All-in-One Pack £11.38. What a bargain.

No kidding. It is an excellent package, took her up for a couple hops tonight. I wish they would have included a WC-130 Hurricane Hunter. I'd pay the full price just for that single model and texture.

For some reason the sounds aren't quite right, and the excellent fix that used to be on AVSIM is now gone from their server crash. :frown:

Anyone that hasn't gotten the C-130 pro pack yet, GET IT! :a1089:

[oldpropfan]

Just bought my first tube liner:isadizzy: , hope I don't bend too many trying to get the hang of it. But since it has steam gauges I figured I couldn't go wrong with the 727 base and freighter packs at approx $15 each.

Download went great but I keep getting Error 12: Internal Server Error messages when I try to validate my install. Any one else getting this? Guess the server finally went down from the overload. Will try installing again later, time for bed.

[wilycoyote4]

Feels like day light robbery! C-130 X-perience - All-in-One Pack £11.38. What a bargain.
Quite right Noddy, tis so, very much so, their forum can be interesting but only for customers so you're in that bit of a club as well. The C-130 has been upgraded since it was released so it is better today.

If Hercs are your bird then you are in luck today. :guinness::icon29::guinness:

[FAC257]

Hey Guys

Are the 757 and 727 true FSX "LX" models?

Thanks
FAC

[jimjones]

Tried to run the 767 with an older fsuipc that worked with the 757. Had the violent rocking back and forth experienced earlier with the 757 until the right fsuipc was installed. With the 4.53 version that came with the 767 the rocking stopped.

Hovever as others have reported the VNAV is messed up. The 767 does not follow either the speed or altitude computed in the fmc. Must key in the altitude, and the keying in the speed control did not work for me either.:isadizzy:

Went back and tried the 757. Seems the 767 install screwed up the VNAV on the 757 too. Guess I'll deltete the 767 and reinstall the 757 if I want an fmc that works.:banghead:

[Zoren]

This time of year is awesome. So far I saved a ton and got the C-130 pack, the F-18D/F-117, and the Hellcat (not from CaptainSim but still saved when it went on sale).

Now the problem of deciding what to fly first!!!

[VCN-1]

No kidding. It is an excellent package, took her up for a couple hops tonight. I wish they would have included a WC-130 Hurricane Hunter. I'd pay the full price just for that single model and texture.


There is a Hurricane Hunter for FSX that was done by rsgunner. I think it was a J model. It is either at AVSIM or Flightsim.com

VCN-1

[jimjones]

I deleted the 767 and the 757, reinstalled 4.4 of the 757. Same problem with VNAV not controlling speed or altitude. Both must be dialed in. I was wrong about dialed in speed not controlling.

Went back to 4.3 of 757. Same VNAV problem. Very strange since VNAV was controlled totally by the fmc before. I uninstalled the 767 and 4.4 757 files so something else is hiding in the background. I would not think it would be fsuipc.:isadizzy:

[CBris]

Me... I bought a flaming four engine jobbie! A Herkiebird. I must be mad! But I am impressed with a plane that I have ridden in as cargo quite often...

I even slept on Harry Secombe's luggage in one of these.

But for all those who think I have gone over to the dark side, fear not! It'll take more than the venerable Herkie bird to convert me...

[Lateral-G]

Well I treated myself to the following:

C-130 (complete pack!!)
X-Load
727-100 base pack
Space Shuttle

Of course there are 8hrs left in the sale so who know what else I may get....

-G-

[Lateral-G]

Quick question:

Will the CS Mig-21 work in FSX?

I really want to get this one too.......

-G-

[Ferry_vO]

Anyone got the 727 working in FsX (W7-64 bit here)? It asks me if I should add a module (Captain_sim.p727.menu.dll) to the 'trusted' list, but when I click 'yes' FsX hangs on the loading screen. If I click 'no' FsX will load, I can select the aircraft and then FsX hangs..... :isadizzy:

[Ferry_vO]

Well I seem to have fixed the problem, either by updating FSUIPC to 4.53 or by removing the ENB files... It works now!

[luftwulf]

I have the base package of the C-130... can anyone comment on the expansions? I know I can just pay for the Pro all in one package..... I love the base, just curious about the expansions...

Thanks... :salute:

[d0mokun]

Quick question:

Will the CS Mig-21 work in FSX?

I really want to get this one too.......

-G-

It does, but not very well from my experience. It also looks a little dated inside for certain.

[Bjoern]

The FPS hit is about equal to that of the LDS 767. It isn't as bad as either the PMDG 747 or the CS 757. I find it to be quite useable and enjoyable.

So there is a framerate hit indeed.

Not sold.

All of my AI is eating up my performance already, so I can't tolerate any framerate hit anymore.

[jimjones]

After uninstalling and reinstalling everything VNAV continues to have changed from the previous 757 action. On the reinstalls there were no windows indicating gauge acceptance, so perhaps it is in the gauges that the fmc changes were made so that both the 757 and 767 essentially use the same fmc. Just my guess.

The big change is that VNAV will begin controlling speed and altitude and at some point, perhaps T/D or other point, the VNAV switches off and SPD controls. Now the pilot must dial in any speed change which is then controlled. Speed and Altitude are not controlled simultaneously as with the early 4.3 version of the 757. Instead, once the speed is achieved, a new altitude may be dialed in, and controlled by pressing the V/S button and quickly pressing the VNAV button. One must alternate between dialing in speed and altitude changes manually. Perhaps this is more like normal procedure. Don't know, again just guessing.

Downloaded both the 767 and 727 at midnight and installed this morn. Glad for the cost saving for two very nice aircraft. Liking them a great deal now.:jump:

[Kiwikat]

The big change is that VNAV will begin controlling speed and altitude and at some point, perhaps T/D or other point, the VNAV switches off and SPD controls. Now the pilot must dial in any speed change which is then controlled. Speed and Altitude are not controlled simultaneously as with the early 4.3 version of the 757. Instead, once the speed is achieved, a new altitude may be dialed in, and controlled by pressing the V/S button and quickly pressing the VNAV button. One must alternate between dialing in speed and altitude changes manually. Perhaps this is more like normal procedure. Don't know, again just guessing.

That's not normal procedure...

You should really buy the LDS 767 and try it out. All you should have to do is put in your speeds and altitudes into the FMC and hit VNAV. No switching between things manually or guessing. It should just work. The real life pilots aren't up there pressing random buttons, at least I hope not. :icon_lol:

I don't see how so many errors got past CS's testers. In fact I wonder if they test at all. :kilroy:

[GT182]

Quick question:

Will the CS Mig-21 work in FSX?

I really want to get this one too.......

-G-

Not that I know of G. It's no longer supported by Capt. Sim so I don't think they'd even tell you. It's a shame they won't set it up for FSX, it is a nice vride in FS9 just the same. I am a bit partial to the 21 tho, as I ground crew for the real thing every Sunday morning. ;)

Check in my sig for the WoD site and look in the Photo/Video Gallery. There's some good photos there, and videos too. There's a couple of photos of the ground crew at KILG..... I'm the second from the left for the Mig-21 and on the left next to Capt. Joe Gano in the L-39 photo.

[Dangerous Beans]

Got my 727 installed and running with no problems.

Well I did have a problem with the repaints I also downloaded direct from CS, took me over an hour to get the half dozen I got working as the aircraft.cfg sections for them are a total mess and I practically had to redo them from scratch.

Other than that I love it. Should be fun learning to fly it as my only previous tube experience is with the default 737 and the A2A Strat.

[IanP]

On all the flights I have done with the CS 767, the VNAV and LNAV functions have worked in exactly the same way as the LDS and the Boeing FMC manuals/crib sheets I have. No guessing, no manual changes required. I've never had that problem with the B757 either, although haven't got that installed at the moment.

[Kiwikat]

On all the flights I have done with the CS 767, the VNAV and LNAV functions have worked in exactly the same way as the LDS and the Boeing FMC manuals/crib sheets I have. No guessing, no manual changes required. I've never had that problem with the B757 either, although haven't got that installed at the moment.

That's the weirdest part of it all. Some people it works all the time, other people it never works at all... :kilroy:

[Snaker]

Just bought the c-130 all in one pack. Now I just have to find time to fly it!:banghead:

[noddy]

Just had a nice flight in the Herc, for £11 just got to love it.

[DennyA]

Phew! Almost missed it!

Got my 727 with 30 minutes left to go in the sale...

(Got the C130 and 757 last year, same sale!)

[Ferry_vO]

The 727 is a great aircraft, just did a few touch and go's at EHAM before I left for Milan, Italy.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsscr445.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsscr451.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsscr452.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsscr457.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsscr462.jpg

:applause:

[Chunk]

...and the Herc is mine with 18 minutes to spare. :applause:

[GypsyBaron]

Got the C-130 full pack, the 767-300 base + E-767 and the
weather radar yesterday.

Going to take some serious reading to get the 767 airborne
from cold & dark which I prefer :)

paul

[Rezabrya]

I bought the 727 and all it's expansions and the 767 Base pack. I am very happy with the 727 and my jury is still out on the 767.

I just tried to add a repaint to my 767 and the ACE said it was still in demo mode. How can I fix this so I can have it fully activated?

[RudiJG1]

I bought the 727 and all it's expansions and the 767 Base pack. I am very happy with the 727 and my jury is still out on the 767.

I just tried to add a repaint to my 767 and the ACE said it was still in demo mode. How can I fix this so I can have it fully activated?

You can download a replacement ACE.exe file from their support site. Log in to your account at the captainsim.com website and click on support. Navigate to the knowledge base and do a search for this problem...you should be directed to the download.

[Whitehawk]

Hi all confusing myself here, got the 757-200 base pack for FSX (Pro line product) and the Block F upgrade, but when I try to run the Block F installer it says the base pack is not installed :isadizzy: Not sure what's going on unless the pro line base pack includes the Block F upgrade?

Can anyone offer some clarification?

[fsafranek]

Got in there under the gun this afternoon and grabbed the 727 family for FSX. I like the old iron.
:ernae:

[limjack]

Well, that was a good time, I don't think anyone got hurt in the stampede :jump:!!! When is the next HUGE 24 hour sale :icon_lol: ?


Jim

[wilycoyote4]

Got in there under the gun this afternoon and grabbed the 727 family for FSX. I like the old iron.
:ernae:
The 727 is so nice, flys smooth on landing, love the VC.

My 1st short simple flights in the 727 --and 767--- were great. Glad to get them at such a price, thanks to Captain Sim. Thanks to all posting.

[jimjones]

That's not normal procedure...

You should really buy the LDS 767 and try it out. All you should have to do is put in your speeds and altitudes into the FMC and hit VNAV. No switching between things manually or guessing. It should just work. The real life pilots aren't up there pressing random buttons, at least I hope not. :icon_lol:

I don't see how so many errors got past CS's testers. In fact I wonder if they test at all. :kilroy:

The CS community forum does not seem to be reporting VNAV problems. Perhaps cs is deleting problem messages. Have you issued a trouble report to cs ?????

[jankees]

I caved in, and bought the 727, my first tube ever...

but it's very nice, thank you for the offer, Captain Sim!


http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/a5014.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/a5016.jpg

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http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/a5052.jpg

[Cleartheprop]

Got in there under the gun this afternoon and grabbed the 727 family for FSX. I like the old iron.
:ernae:

did the same!
nice plane :applause:

[Smokey Joe]

did the same!
nice plane :applause:

Me 2 and the I got the C-130 Hercules All-in-One pack. Both are awesome. :applause:

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22369&stc=1&d=1260646095

[Lateral-G]

Been flying the 27 now and glad to have it once again. I used to have the Legendary 727 in FS9 and really missed it for FSX.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/fedex27_2.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/fedex27_3.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/fedex27_1.jpg

-G-

[Dangerous Beans]

The 727's really nice.
I've had a couple of test flights so far, the autopilots going to take a bit of getting used to after the default 737.

I noticed that the VC's setup for the CS weather radar, just above the throttle pedestal, but the gauge isn't included but is defined in the panel.cfg.
I'll have to get that after the holidays now but at least its 9.99 Euros anyway so no loss not getting it in the sale.

[jankees]

I'm still enjoying myself with the 727...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/a5053.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/a5058.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/a5070.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/a5071.jpg

[deimos256]

With all the issues im having with the 767 I'm really kicking myself for not getting the 727. I think the 767 has too much going on for me, I know nothing about FMCs or computers doing everything for you.

[Lateral-G]

With all the issues im having with the 767 I'm really kicking myself for not getting the 727. I think the 767 has too much going on for me, I know nothing about FMCs or computers doing everything for you.

The 727 is a true 'iron knuckles" airplane. Back in the day before you had fly-by-wire and computers......

-G-

[deimos256]

what really irks me is it runs like trash on my system and is causing an error with fsuipc which makes it unusable and the FMC wont work right, and CS doesnt do refunds, If I paid full price I'd be really mad!

[spotlope]

what really irks me is it runs like trash on my system and is causing an error with fsuipc which makes it unusable and the FMC wont work right, and CS doesnt do refunds, If I paid full price I'd be really mad!

Do you have the latest FSUIPC installed? I know all of our systems are like snowflakes, but the 727 runs really smoothly for me, and definitely no FSUIPC errors.

[deimos256]

i have the latest FSUIPC, I'm actually working with Mr. Dowson on their forums right now to try and iron it out. Ill probably end up biting the bullet and getting the 727 at some point, provided it gets better frames. I have the c130 complete pack and it runs great on my system.

[spotlope]

Sorry Deimos, I thought you were talking about the 727. Good luck with it!

[flaviossa]

Anybody having issues withe c130 sound package??? When i pull the throttle up, the sound go away ....
Maybe it would do the opposite way doing a very loud noise????

[Lateral-G]

I had the C-130 cause CTD and the BSOD when I tried to fly it for the first time. The cause was a file called: ctaud2K.sys

I found this was related to my Creative audio sound driver for my x-fi card. I found and loaded the latest driver and now the Herky works great.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/spectre_2.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/spectre_1.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/spectre_3.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/spectre_4.jpg

-G-

[UnknownGuest12]

Blocked ailerons and elevators...support FAQ says to uninstall clean registry and reinstall. Wrong authentication they say...everything paid for, of course...
Did both to no avail...exactly the same situation...
Hope they solve this one...support called in.
No problems with C-130 or Xload...

[Lateral-G]

Has anyone got the JATO to work?

I found the JATO panel on the center pedestal and put the switches in the correct position but no joy....:kilroy:

-G-

[deimos256]

im pretty sure the jato is just cosmetic

[warchild]

yeahh, the Jato is cosmetic.. The standard flight dynamics dont allow for that extra thrust..

[Lateral-G]

yeahh, the Jato is cosmetic.. The standard flight dynamics dont allow for that extra thrust..

Well that sucks..............:engel016:

-G-

[deimos256]

It's still an amazing sim in my opinion. Very in depth systems modelling. My only gripe is that the cargo bay doesn't reflect the load that's in it.

[jimjones]

After uninstalling and reinstalling everything VNAV continues to have changed from the previous 757 action. On the reinstalls there were no windows indicating gauge acceptance, so perhaps it is in the gauges that the fmc changes were made so that both the 757 and 767 essentially use the same fmc. Just my guess.

The big change is that VNAV will begin controlling speed and altitude and at some point, perhaps T/D or other point, the VNAV switches off and SPD controls. Now the pilot must dial in any speed change which is then controlled. Speed and Altitude are not controlled simultaneously as with the early 4.3 version of the 757. Instead, once the speed is achieved, a new altitude may be dialed in, and controlled by pressing the V/S button and quickly pressing the VNAV button. One must alternate between dialing in speed and altitude changes manually. Perhaps this is more like normal procedure. Don't know, again just guessing.

Downloaded both the 767 and 727 at midnight and installed this morn. Glad for the cost saving for two very nice aircraft. Liking them a great deal now.:jump:

VNAV now works for me under FMC control. In 757 version 4.3 I had to dial in an altitude equal to or greater than the top altitude in the FMC to get it to work. Now if I dial in zero for the altitude the FMC completes its routes successfully for both the 757 v4.4 and the 767.:jump:

[IanP]

Er... You should be setting the appropriate cruise level in the altitude window. Setting it to zero is neither good practice, nor correct operation according to any of the B757/B767 manuals, tutorials or instructions I have.

Also, the aircraft on every test flight I have made so far (B757 or B767) descends on VNAV, not on FLCH or SPD/VS modes unless you specifically set them. Simply change the altitude and, when the aircraft reaches ToD (or immediately below that), the throttles close and the aircraft attempts (not always succeeding, unfortunately) to descend at FMC speed and following the calculated descent path. You need to use spoilers to control speed more than I would prefer using both the new models, but the aircraft operate pretty much exactly as the manuals and tutorials say it should.

[jimjones]

Thanks Ian for responding. Good to know what is supposed to be done. But because of some unknown problem, be it fsuipc, simconnect or some strange malfunction in my fsx installation, I must use the value set to 0 to get the FMC to work. That will be my temporary workaround until a solution is found.

Yes, when I have it working, I get the message that "drag is needed" to slow to the fmc indicated speed on descent.

[IanP]

There seem to be a few issues that people are reporting between the CS flight management systems and FSUIPC, which unfortunately I've never seen a single one of, so can't provide any useful information to help either them or those with issues (other than that I'm using the latest download of FSUIPC from Pete's page at schiratti.com and that I'm on Windows 7 64).

Incidentally, apart from the fact that the way the FMS should work requires you to set the required altitude, the other reasons you would set it are twofold:

- You'll very rarely get cleared straight from the ground to cruise altitude and, if there is no SID/STAR in use and you are following radar vectors, it tells the aircraft to fly at the cleared altitude.

- Human factors. It's easy to forget the altitude you are cleared to in a busy cockpit, so by setting it in the window as soon as you receive a new altitude clearance, when you forget, a quick glance in front of the co-pilot's nose reminds you! :)

I'm intrigued now to see whether mine works if I set up a full flight plan in the FMS and leave the altitude gauge at 00000. I'll report back on that later...

Cheers!

[Kiwikat]

Also, the aircraft on every test flight I have made so far (B757 or B767) descends on VNAV, not on FLCH or SPD/VS modes unless you specifically set them. Simply change the altitude and, when the aircraft reaches ToD (or immediately below that), the throttles close and the aircraft attempts (not always succeeding, unfortunately) to descend at FMC speed and following the calculated descent path. You need to use spoilers to control speed more than I would prefer using both the new models, but the aircraft operate pretty much exactly as the manuals and tutorials say it should.

I still don't understand why I can't do one flight in the 757 where it works like it should. I'm not doing anything different from what you are doing, and also nothing different from what I do with the Level-D 767 and get a successful flight every time. There has to be some sort of bug or incompatibility with some peoples' systems. Regardless, I'll be waiting for the LDS 757. It will be a much better simulation and give better FPS. :kilroy:

[IanP]

I'll wait and see. The LDS767 for FSX is nowhere near as good a simulation as it was in FS2000 (as 767PIC) or FS2002 - I've noticed a vast amount more problems with it and the graphics have never been improved since then, so it really does show its age. I'm not that impressed with it any more I'm afraid - it's lost its position at the top of the tree to PMDG by a long way for all but those users who want failure modes (and then there are competitors as well such as the Mad Dog)

If it gives better FPS because it still looks like it belongs in FS2002, I doubt it will be as well received by most people as it will by you, Kiwikat.

[Kiwikat]

I'll wait and see. The LDS767 for FSX is nowhere near as good a simulation as it was in FS2000 (as 767PIC) or FS2002 - I've noticed a vast amount more problems with it and the graphics have never been improved since then, so it really does show its age. I'm not that impressed with it any more I'm afraid - it's lost its position at the top of the tree to PMDG by a long way for all but those users who want failure modes (and then there are competitors as well such as the Mad Dog)

If it gives better FPS because it still looks like it belongs in FS2002, I doubt it will be as well received by most people as it will by you, Kiwikat.

There are many things CS could do to improve FPS. The main one is to kill the fully modeled interior. I guess the 767 has that option but the 757 and 727 don't. I'd happily give that up for a few fps or so increase.

PMDG seems to be at the top of the game for airliners now. Their MD-11 is one of the most complex planes ever modeled and yet I can still get 40 FPS in the VC. They certainly did something right there.

I'll sacrifice some visuals for more FPS. With Andre Folkers' VC mod, the 767 is bearable in FSX. It isn't pretty, but it is a reliable workhorse that works every time I load her up.

The LDS 757 is one of the most anticipated planes for FS. The only plane more anticipated by the community as a whole is the PMDG 737 NG 2.0. It will be very well received, pretty or not. Most developers can only dream for one of their planes to sell as much as the LDS 767 has.

If mad dog is going to be a serious competitor they are going to need to start making native FSX aircraft... :mixedsmi:

[Aircanuck]

Good day fellow simmers,

Just purchased the C130 Base Pack, install went well and I've enjoyed my first flight.

One quick observation , I don't seem to have the exhaust trailing from the engines like you see in their advert. Is there something I must enable to capture this effect ?


Cheers for now


Aircanuck

[Lateral-G]

More fun with the 27...this time with jankees skin....

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/727_USAFcruise.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j8/jbrundt/Screenies/727_USAFlanding.jpg

Great plane to hand fly. No autopilots here :wiggle:

-G-

[Dangerous Beans]

HU version 2.3 of the 727 has been released.