A2A P-40 Warhawk (accu) now released (payware)

[YoYo]

A2A Simulations: P-40 Warhawk + Accu Sim
According Forum of A2A - Today !
New video of model:

pCKSxK1nAAU
HD: http://youtu.be/pCKSxK1nAAU?hd=1

[ZsoltB]

http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=27281

[thefrog]

Warthog? I got all excited then for a moment....

[Phantom88]

Ohhh,I can't wait!!! A2A Accu-sim is as real as it gets in FSX!:jump:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/badaboom/9675_800.jpg

[CodyValkyrie]

I was just having a conversation with Martin and saw this on the bottom of the A2A forum:
In total there are 118 users online :: 16 registered, 1 hidden and 101 guests (based on users active over the past 5 minutes)
I think people are excited.

[YoYo]

I was just having a conversation with Martin and saw this on the bottom of the A2A forum:
In total there are 118 users online :: 16 registered, 1 hidden and 101 guests (based on users active over the past 5 minutes)
I think people are excited.

... countdown ... :wiggle:

[Kiwikat]

Looks like it has been released but their servers can't handle the traffic... :mixedsmi:

[Cirrus N210MS]

there website cant handle it for sure it keeps Crashing

[jankees]

I'll wait a bit then....

[Kiwikat]

Looks like an infrastructure upgrade is needed before the P-51 release. :wiggle:

[ZsoltB]

When is the release?

[Cirrus N210MS]

been wanting a P40 for a Long while

Chino airshow 2011
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7dgeBcG-lG8/Tu4xtPbmklI/AAAAAAAADjI/ooluXDlvjws/s912/DSC01837.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FFEK6JKYPR4/Tu4x2s_AKRI/AAAAAAAADkY/-Ks3TqGkWVw/s912/DSC01859.JPG

[Cirrus N210MS]

When is the release?


Right now

there website is down to many people trying to get it

[jim]

Anybody got a link to the P40 download site?

[Oelwanne]

Did someone know when those Addons are usually available on other Sites (simMarket)? Have some Probs with my CC and would like to buy on simMarket....

[Kiwikat]

Looks like if you were able to make the purchase before you can download it now.

Just got off the phone with Scott. I'm still always impressed by A2A's customer service. That alone is worth the price of admission. :salute:

[ICDP]

It seems the server took quite a hit but rest assured Scott is on the ball.

Thread edited!

[Barnes]

Finally downloading - well done A2A team for sorting.

[ZsoltB]

where to buy?

[jankees]

OK, downloading....very slowly....

[ICDP]

where to buy?

If you go to the main Accu-Sim store you will see the Wings of Power 3 P-40 listed.

http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9

[Roger]

Gets a stickie! Please see the repaint pack thread here... http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?61560-A2A-WoP-3-P-40-4-pack-(repaints)

[pilottj]

If you don't see it listed, check back in an hour or so. Scott has had to shut off the links a few times so the servers can keep up.

If you are wondering about the price, mine was $37.98 after $17 discount. ($12 for previous WOP2 P-40 and $5 for accusim bundle)

[Barnes]

Im an idiot - i just got the accusim forgetting that i only have WOP 2 version - now i have to join the queue again

[dougal]

Guess it's gone again - don't see it at all;-(

[flyingip]

Excitingly waiting for the link to come up again .. The P-40 is one of my all time favorites!

[Daube]

Same here, waiting for the link.
I didn't want to buy this plane first, I was not interested in it... (but then I took the latest screenshots/videos to the face)

[CodyValkyrie]

(but then I took the latest screenshots/videos to the face)
I guess that's better than an arrow to the knee.


.... sorry, couldn't resist.

[Daube]

I could purchase !
Now I have the two links :) One file is 407 bytes, the other one is similar.... I think A2A is trying to kill me :isadizzy:

EDIT: ah no, I'm just stupid in fact. The small files are valid archives, they contain a text file which indicated the real download link. Next time I'll check twice before writing...

[Barnes]

i promise im more stupid than you!!!

[dougal]

Hey guys!

Lets have an 'I'm more stupid dan you' competition while we wait:wiggle:

[flyingip]

- And then there was a sudden silence because everyone discovered the link was back online - :salute:

[Blade124]

This will be the last time we give an exact date for a release. There was a harsh spike of traffic within one minute after going live. Both the forum and store traffic over-loaded our database servers, so we had to do a rather fast upgrade (our techs did this in just minutes, was pretty impressed with these guys).

Everything appears to be all back to normal. I hope everyone enjoys the aircraft. We really could not do it justice with the videos and screenshots. There is a lot in this little airplane.

Anyway, we’ll be online 24/7 which is normal after a new product release.

Scott.

[Barnes]

Its fantastic Scott - as if it would be anything else!

[Daube]

http://sapdaube.free.fr/fsx/daube_image1654.jpg

http://sapdaube.free.fr/fsx/daube_image1652.jpg

http://sapdaube.free.fr/fsx/daube_image1653.jpg

Thanks to all the A2A staff. This plane ROCKS !

[ICDP]

A couple of screenshots of my latest flight.

The stars in no particular order are: the A2A WoP 3 P-40, Shade, Active Sky 2012, ORBX New Zealand South Island, lots of computer kit. Sometimes I forget how expensive our little hobby can be... and I just enjoy the flight:cost1:

[YoYo]

A couple of screenshots of my latest flight.

Beauty! :applause:

[RCAF_Gunner]

This will be the last time we give an exact date for a release. There was a harsh spike of traffic within one minute after going live. Both the forum and store traffic over-loaded our database servers, so we had to do a rather fast upgrade (our techs did this in just minutes, was pretty impressed with these guys).

Everything appears to be all back to normal. I hope everyone enjoys the aircraft. We really could not do it justice with the videos and screenshots. There is a lot in this little airplane.

Anyway, we’ll be online 24/7 which is normal after a new product release.

Scott.

Awesome support Scott! The irony for me is I hadn't realized you'd announced a specific date and time (but I had the sense it was getting close). I was just doing my Saturday morning forum cruises, saw the post about the new P-40 being available over at the A2A forums and went for it. I think because of the time difference I saw the post minutes after it went up. Although the first package d/l was slow it was expected with the new release and when I went back for the second package (Accusim) I thought the "link within the link" was a really neat way to address the spike in demand. So, from a customer perspective things went very smoothly. Kudos.

Rick

[jp]

Just finished first series of flights. Its awesome!

[jankees]

still downloading...
I need to do something about my internet connection!

aaargh, first attempt failed...here we go again..much better this time!

[gradyhappyg]

Hey whats wrong with the landing gear? Hitting G does nothing. Same for all the flappers.
You didn't **** thats what.
Did someone earlier say stupid contest?
I win.
:kilroy:
Another winner for Scott and the gang at A2A.

BTW thanks for the discount for having the old WOP P 40 even though I just don't have the heart to delete her.

[Barnes]

I loaded the old one onto my pc ready yesterday. ihave no removed it to avoid getting confused with repaints later on.

[Daube]

I had the same exact problem with the gears. Takeoff, gears up... gears up.... ok, external view.... ooooohhh the beautifull gears... ooohh they swing with the aircraft movments... ooooh how do I land now ? :icon_lol:
I maintained the plane in flight, I really didn't want to mess the first one, that was the challenge. I guessed about a missing hydrolic pump somewhere, so I started looking around the cockpit for something I could have forgotten (I started it like the P-47, more or less, so I thought I missed a step). Finally found the little button on the stick :bump:
Funny how fast I forgot about that A2A video that was precisely showing how this button should be used, isn't it ? :icon_lol:

PS: and no, I haven't **** yet. :P

[CodyValkyrie]

Make sure you assign that button for ease of use. :)

[gradyhappyg]

A button! I have been cranking em down with the wobble pump. LOL
First flight out not so hot got busy putting her through her paces and got lost after leaving Barakoma, first stip I found was Japanese had to haul butt out of there.
Now the feul is running low so unless I find a strip in the next 25 minutes dropping gear won't be a problem.
Swiming will be.

[vora]

I just wanted to chime in to recommend A2A's customer support. I had a download problem (my own fault) which Lewis promptly fixed. :applause:

The manuals are super informative...

... and the bird is a dream!




PS: :icon_lol: very clever way to work around the server overload...

[Roadburner440]

Good to see you guys are enjoying her! Sucks to see there will be no warning of release in the future though for the P-51. Luckily I got called in to work this morning, and doing some testing now on another aircraft. So looks like with the server issues (was not surprised since me and a ton of other people were lying in wait :icon_lol: ) I will just get it tomorrow morning. Look forward to flying it, and glad to see everyone that has it so far is enjoying it.

[CodyValkyrie]

The servers are running fine now, FYI.

[Cirrus N210MS]

been flying the heck out of this plane i cant stop flying it i went from friday Harbor to Seattle WA Two Portland Two Eugene then to Reno then to las Vegas NV!! great range!!!

[P38man]

This P40 is just perfect.

It isn't virtual its real!!!!!!!

My wife just doesn't understand. Oh well....

[Cirrus N210MS]

My Custom Paint Theme i Use when i fly it!!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fvrjh5fD31E/TwlZKayiuMI/AAAAAAAADrs/2zCiVSaJ7sw/s1024/P40N210MS.jpg

[Barnes]

I like the Brit camos

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/Untitled-1copy-15.jpg

[jankees]

I'm loving it!
I love how the instrument panel shakes, and I love the sounds too, especially in tower view for some reason.

Great job, Scott!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14878.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14881.jpg

[ICDP]

A black and white edit of on of my P-40 screenshots.

[Barnes]

Nice screen :wavey:

[peter12213]

Can't wait to pick this up, it looks as always from A2A to be fantastic!

[Thunderbolt]

Nice Addon, nice paints but the Prop looks to new :icon_lol:

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy326/Torbec/S_568.jpg

[JAllen]

I like a plane with a new prop!!!! LOL

Jim

[calypsos]

Great to see the late Neville Duke's Tomahawk in the pack, I had the honour in 2004 of 'teaching' him how to fly a Hunter in FS9! He said it was harder than the real thing!

[Oelwanne]

Got my first belly landing! During a very low pass over some sailors my Prob hits the Water... i managed to land... somehow...
55887
55888
55889
Even if there had been a Runway in Front of me, time was too short to lower the Gear..:mixedsmi:

[Cirrus N210MS]

cWEDVy65pgE

[thefrog]

I haven't got this one yet, but I've got the A2A WOP2 P-40. I'm wondering how much better, subjectively speaking, is the VC in this new version? It's difficult to tell from the screenshots.
Thanks
Dave

[gradyhappyg]

There is a paint kit up on the A2A forums but be warned it's huge my poor program/pc won't even open it.
There is some talk of an update with smaller files.

[jankees]

It is huge indeed, my computer nearly choked on it...but I got it to swallow it in the end...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14892.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14900.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14907.jpg

VC? subjectively speaking, it looks more or less the same, but now everything is really functional, and the instrument panel vibrates like a maniac at certain rpm..

[Barnes]

Yes - i think that the VC texuring is also much improved.

Hey guys - am i the last person on earth to realise that the Spitfire also had jacks like the new P40?

[Oelwanne]

Hey guys - am i the last person on earth to realise that the Spitfire also had jacks like the new P40?

Thats one of the many Improvements of the Accusim Core Update 1.2.
Read more here (http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=27830).

[peter12213]

I have to say this thing is outstanding, it's a real pilots aircraft lets you know whats happening before it happens, this has been really very well done and I'm enjoying it hugely! :jump:

55930

[Barnes]

Thats one of the many Improvements of the Accusim Core Update 1.2.
Read more here (http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=27830).

Thanks Oelwanne - i missed that in the rush! :salute:

[YoYo]

Now, Im owner too. Crg A2A!

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7678/enb20121823239.jpg

[txnetcop]

General David Lee Hill would have been proud to see this!!! WOW way to go A2A!!!
Ted

[Phantom88]

:jump:Incredible!! Did my first Low-n-Slow Barrel Roll and starved/choked the Big Allison 1710, Almost lost her but had enough altitude to recover............Thank You A2A for your attention to detail and realism and also for a Bug free tested product before release!:salute:
Cheers

[FlameOut]

... I'm wondering how much better, subjectively speaking, is the VC in this new version?...

...@ Dave, a.k.a. "thefrog"

From what I can tell from having both versions installed:

1. the "Harness" bag by the left elbow has changed color
2. there is now a map inside the "map box" by right elbow
3. the hand cranked hydraulic pump by right knee will now move to the "red" emergency position on right floor by seat
4. There is a new "shiny" chain underneath the rudder & elevator trim knob housing on left sidewall and the cover has been remolded
5. On the main panel bottom right is the new O2 supply controls and tubing
6. Some "sharpening" of placards/lettering
7. everything else looks about the same, maybe a few more scratches or stuff

Now, of course, the VC panel vibrates, gauges fluctuate, more "clicks", moans and groans...
The improved sound file is a great improvement

The new external texturing on the AVG model is very much improved
...and the AccuSim stuff....

[greenie]

Took her up and I thought the windscreens were starting to fog up. Quick easy solution , open the canopy . The wind noise and engine sound !! awesome . Then side slipped home , again , the wind sound . Try side slipping left and right and listen to the wind . Top stuff !

[JAllen]

Actually managed an engine start take off and landing without incident. Found the cockpit ventilation control when the fog set in. Oh my this thing is sweet!! Thanks A2A on a job well done.

Jim

[Roadburner440]

Going to pick this up today myself.. If you guys check out their Facebook page Scott just put up there that the P-51 is next (no clue as to when though of course).. That's the one I have been waiting for since the 377 came out!! Is finally near! And yes the Spitfire does have jacks now too... From now on when a new Accu-sim bird comes out it will update all of them going back to the Spitfire. Since they have now modularized Accu-sim any future improvements made now on say the P-51 will upgrade both the P-40 and Spitfire. On their forums something was mentioned about a reduction gear failure that is in the code, but will not be "activated" until the P-51 is released. Not sure in the system where one of those would be other than possibly from the crank to supercharger, but still cool none the less.

[ZsoltB]

http://www.ianpsdarkcorner.co.uk/node/107

[italoc]

Even if she is not a Cub http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon23.gif .... I enjoy flying "ww2 style" !!!
Wonderful job A2A :applause::applause:, complicated by the Accusim but challenging and amusing :wiggle:

Grazie mille to A2A guys !!!!
Italo

[JIMJAM]

Hi All. Late to the game on this one but have a couple questions.

I ve got the WOP 2 P-40 but if I am reading this right I need to buy the latest WOP 3 P-40 and then the accusim all for around 50 bucks or so right? I own bout everything they ever put out but was going to skip this one. Any break $$$ for earlier p40 owners?
And lastly is the performance,fps about the same as their Accusim Spit? Thanks

[Barnes]

Hi

Yes you need the 3 and yes there is a discount for 2 owners. FPS are excellent like the spit :salute:

[ICDP]

Hi All. Late to the game on this one but have a couple questions.

I ve got the WOP 2 P-40 but if I am reading this right I need to buy the latest WOP 3 P-40 and then the accusim all for around 50 bucks or so right? I own bout everything they ever put out but was going to skip this one. Any break $$$ for earlier p40 owners?
And lastly is the performance,fps about the same as their Accusim Spit? Thanks

Hi JIMJAM,

If you have to original WoP 2 P-40, and you purchase the new P-40 with Accusim then you will get a $17 saving, making the full package $37.98.

[JIMJAM]

So much for me skipping it. hahahahaha


I got no self control:icon_lol:

[JIMJAM]

Money well spent!

Ok, like always I like to do a quick first flight impressions WITHOUT reading the manual.

Pit is what you expect from these guys. You will quickly forget the old Warhawk. The familiar shift 2-3-4-5 shows everything you need to know and also a neat icon option that shows the flap/gear position. Usefull feature trust me. More on that soon enough.
Quick started the engine,got smokey quick so you know the drill, add some rpms. Put down the flap lever. Nothing.... Dont need no flaps so throttle forward,glanced down to watch the R's, Manif pressure,temps. A quick glance up and yup, I am skating across the runway. Lift off, big wing drop yikes, and up to about 500 agl. Whoa this bird needs to be flown cowboy style.... Pull up the gear handle and..... nothing. Look around, nope, glance up and I am heading straight at the ground! Grit my teeth, pull back hard and pray. Barely cleared a hill by 100 ft. If you have not figured it out, this is not a plane you spend much time looking betreen your legs. The P40's stick want to be held at all times. A very quick panel scan needs to be practiced. Handles very realistically. Very fluid and responsive as if the air has been thinned out. Sounds are impressive. Nice aluminum creaking and audio feedback for stress.speed,wind ect.BTW- I broke a tradition and actually whipped out the manual to figure out how to operate the gear/flaps. They both require pressing the hyd button on the control stick. The flap handle is a little quirky with my mouse as it jumps full,up, mid very quickly making it difficult to smoothly control. Lots of trim needed for any power, control surface changes so be ready. Downwind power back, the gear/flap ritual, trimmed out over the fence at 100, flare, decent vis around the nose for a nice firm landing.
Ok, thats one flight around the patch for the books. Another solid A2a release and the best feeling,immersive flight model yet.

[jankees]

still far from being finished:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14930.jpg

[strykerpsg]

Man, this one poses a tough dilemma for me. P-40 not really my cup of tea, but absolutely love all the accusim attention to detail. Dwelling......dwelling some more.....

Jankee's doesn't make it any easier with his magnificent paints too. All that's missing is some fantastic video from Cody now

Truly looks great!

Matt

[Roadburner440]

Man, this one poses a tough dilemma for me. P-40 not really my cup of tea, but absolutely love all the accusim attention to detail. Dwelling......dwelling some more.....

Jankee's doesn't make it any easier with his magnificent paints too. All that's missing is some fantastic video from Cody now

Truly looks great!

Matt

Just give in... Is what I do EVERY time I even think "I am not interested, and am going to pass & wait on the P-51." I now have a B377 (never heard of it before) with COTS, a P-47D, J-3 Cub, B-17G (which I did want from the beginning :icon_lol:), a Spitfire (never heard of it before), and now a P-40 waiting to be installed.... Whew that is a long list. They are all fun to fly though, and get regular use. Now after the P-51 comes out that may change, but until then. Then the P-51 will eventually be replaced by the Phantom. :gameon:

[jetstreamsky]

It"s another quality model from A2A but I find the sound level inside is too muted, to get any sense of being there I have to set the volume very high, which isn"t so good when you pop outside. I thought maybe the headphones option was set default, but switching that made things a lot quieter.
Also i find the rough engine noises at low throttle do not transition to the cockpit sounds, so it"s quite surprising when you hear them outside.

[CodyValkyrie]

All that's missing is some fantastic video from Cody now

The video on the first post of this topic is a Jaggyroad Films video mate, filmed by yours truly. I hope you like it and it gives you some different perspectives of the aircraft. Also, don't forget Scott's systems rundown video which is available on the product page.

[strykerpsg]

The video on the first post of this topic is a Jaggyroad Films video mate, filmed by yours truly. I hope you like it and it gives you some different perspectives of the aircraft. Also, don't forget Scott's systems rundown video which is available on the product page.

Damn, was looking for the cop out...now you've got me painted into the proverbial corner. :icon_lol:

I will probably buy it next month, as P-40 was one of my all time favorites as a plastic model kit when I was a kid. Just post xmas fiscal blahs.....

BTW, it was your video that truly enchanted me when released, and usually pushes me to buy the releases.

Matt

[Roadburner440]

It"s another quality model from A2A but I find the sound level inside is too muted, to get any sense of being there I have to set the volume very high, which isn"t so good when you pop outside. I thought maybe the headphones option was set default, but switching that made things a lot quieter.
Also i find the rough engine noises at low throttle do not transition to the cockpit sounds, so it"s quite surprising when you hear them outside.

A lot of people have been commenting about this on their forums.. Scott says that is the way the 40 sounds from the cockpit, and I'd take his word for that. My personal preference is I'd rather have the sound the way it is in real life vs louder just so there is something loud to listen to in the pit. This is something FS Dev's have been trying to overcome for years, and something PMDG talks about frequently. How people expect to hear certain things when in reality you wouldn't, so developers put sounds in that otherwise wouldn't be there. Granted I have never sat in/started one of these warbirds in real life. Seeing them at various airshows however they are much quieter than I ever expected the first time I saw any of the V-12 types start and taxi past those of us in the crowd. I bought & downloaded it yesterday but still have not installed/flown it. So I guess I will see how quiet it is then. From the last video Scott posted all I could really hear in his VC view was the supercharger. Which is fine by me. On a side note did you try flying with the canopy open? :icon_lol: I used to do that a lot when the P-47 first came out. Now I find myself using the earphone button. Same in the B-17. Spitfire is actually quiet enough where you don't need the headphone button, but probably because you have the fuel tanks between the engine and the cockpit to provide a makeshift sound barrier.

[CodyValkyrie]

LOL! Sorry mate. I appreciate the kind words.

I think I myself may be looking to find a nice model kit or otherwise of the P-40B/C. Suggestions?

[jankees]

making progress:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14985.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14983.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14990.jpg

but camouflage is easier:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX14999.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX15005.jpg

[jim]

An American Classic!

[strykerpsg]

LOL! Sorry mate. I appreciate the kind words.

I think I myself may be looking to find a nice model kit or otherwise of the P-40B/C. Suggestions?

Cody, I would try here: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=P40&FVPROFIL=W+&search=Go

Academy and MRC are top mark and Hasegawa's not bad either. Academy though, has begun setting much higher standards with their other releases, by adding much of the additional cockpit details the others lack.

Matt

[Lenop]

LOL! Sorry mate. I appreciate the kind words.

I think I myself may be looking to find a nice model kit or otherwise of the P-40B/C. Suggestions?

How about one that actually flies?
http://www.nitroplanes.com/93a40-green-rtf-24g-eretract.html :icon_lol:

A2A: thanks again for this AMAZING plane!

[jetstreamsky]

A lot of people have been commenting about this on their forums.. Scott says that is the way the 40 sounds from the cockpit, and I'd take his word for that. My personal preference is I'd rather have the sound the way it is in real life vs louder just so there is something loud to listen to in the pit. This is something FS Dev's have been trying to overcome for years, and something PMDG talks about frequently. How people expect to hear certain things when in reality you wouldn't, so developers put sounds in that otherwise wouldn't be there. Granted I have never sat in/started one of these warbirds in real life. Seeing them at various airshows however they are much quieter than I ever expected the first time I saw any of the V-12 types start and taxi past those of us in the crowd. I bought & downloaded it yesterday but still have not installed/flown it. So I guess I will see how quiet it is then. From the last video Scott posted all I could really hear in his VC view was the supercharger. Which is fine by me. On a side note did you try flying with the canopy open? :icon_lol: I used to do that a lot when the P-47 first came out. Now I find myself using the earphone button. Same in the B-17. Spitfire is actually quiet enough where you don't need the headphone button, but probably because you have the fuel tanks between the engine and the cockpit to provide a makeshift sound barrier.

Oh I agree the sound is best when rerepresentative of the real deal, I'd be very surprised if the cockpit of any V12 is this quiet though, unless the outside is so noisy by comparison that I need to turn up both levels equally. I find the Spitfire sounds just great inside and out, but the P-40 seems disconnected. I think it's wonderful how the canopy position affects things, just another example of the A2A eye for detail that really adds to the experience. I too am not looking for loudness, just aural feedback in keeping with expectations and perhaps those expectations are just wrong on my part, but it just doesn't seem right to me.

[Blade124]

Sound perception is so subjective, but unless we’re talking about some weird bug (which is not likely, but possible), let me just explain a few things.

First, when idling the Allison, it gets really quiet when you close the canopy on the P-40. The Accu-Sim version does re-create this. Whereas the Merlin you get a lot of deep combustion that seems to push right through the canopy, on the Allison, you hear mostly the whining of the supercharger gears (which are situated in the back of the engine, right in front of your feet). You barely hear these gears in the Merlin. So If you want a lot of sound at idle in the Allison-powered P-40, open the canopy.

However, when you start to throttle it up, both engines get quite loud both inside and out. The word “loud” is an understatement. Standing next to a Merlin exhaust stack at power, even with proper ear protection, the volume is so extreme, it passes right through your head. Only serious microphones have a prayer of capturing these engines properly.

Also, the P-40 did have a good deal of canopy noise in flight.

Scott.

[JIMJAM]

I have always been picky about sounds and over the years built up a large library of sounds to customize each plane. A2A is one of the few where I rarely tweak with them. I did notice the engine is not as loud as others but thats a good thing. A engine thats to loud overpowers all the other sounds such as gear,flaps,ground roll,touchdowns which to me are just as important.
I have lost a good deal of my hearing,left ear 25%, from many many years of loud engines. If sim sounds were done "real life" they would be a garbled,muffled and a headache would be almost certain.
I use a Pyramat gaming chair,no not the ones that you sit on floor, but more of a executive chair. Its got 2 tweeters by your head and a subwoofer under your butt. I know with the Spit when I crank the volumn and push the throttle to full, my eyes bounce around so much I cannot read the screen!
For the guys who insist on a louder engine, thats usually easy to do with a few edits but I will leave that to the devs to disclose.

[jankees]

the only problem I have with the sounds is that the engine sometimes seems just to be ticking over in external view, but sounds like much higher power, or more revs if you like, inside the cockpit. Is that really so, or just my impression?

Anyway, I just uploaded my two RAF paints on OZx, enjoy them!

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/Belgie/FX15011.jpg

[Kowalski65]

Just got it with some of the money left over allocated to my Xmas pressies. Now just to find the time to fly it!
Loved the WOP2 version-this looks even better

[rwmarth]

As far as the pit being too quiet, I have not found that to true at all from my perspective. Granted, it is quieter compared to some engines, but the sound level seems about right for an engine which Scott described as in fact being relatively "quiet". And once the throttle is added, it gets pretty loud too, enough so that headphones are indeed welcomed. Sounds about right then for me on my end.

Overall a great plane!

[Kiwikat]

I love the sounds of the P-40. You can really feel the roar with a subwoofer. The best part is the supercharger sound at lower manifold pressures. It sounds amazing. :applause:

[warchild]

I just commeited financial suicide and bought this puppy.. No regrets.. When we first did the P-40 for Iris a few years ago, THIS is what i wanted, but we didnt have the time or skills ( at the time ) to do it the justice it deserved.. This version is awesome.. The flight model is exactly what i would expect, and the systems are very nicely done. Simple minded me was able to get flying in ten minutes, and five minutes later i had a new propeller on the way ( Gee, i found the ground... again ).. The stick is immediate to responbd, but not at all overpowered, exactly what you would expect from a fighter. It reminds me of another of my favorite aircraft < evil grin ( shameless plug ) > .. Thanks A2A.. Truly a work of excellence..
Pam

[fsxar177]

Waiting on picking up this bird until the weekend, however, thought I'd post this link for the sound comparison, just 'cause.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCrKDz8hH5E

[warchild]

the problem is, with any online video, the sound is squished down to mostly midrange. You lose all the upper and lower frequencies which add the true character of the sound..

[ICDP]

the problem is, with any online video, the sound is squished down to mostly midrange. You lose all the upper and lower frequencies which add the true character of the sound..

I don't think he is referring to the quality, but the loudness. To be honest I don't find the A2A P-40 in cockpit sounds that silent unless I have the headphones enabled.

[hey_moe]

i brought this the other day and so far I haven't been able to get it installed...waaaaaaa! Each time I try I get a message unable to locate the plane and it stops. I haven't had time to mess with the problem...lol. I am looking forward to flying her if I get it to work.

[Roadburner440]

Have you been able to run the installer, and then when you load FSX it cannot find the plane. Or? Certaintly sounds like a weird issue. I installed it the other day with no issues at all. In fact their installers are pretty straight forward since you do not need your product key. I would ask but the basic run of questions, but I think you are probably well versed by now at installing FSX addons Mike. :icon_lol: I have not taken it for a flight yet though as I have been testing the F-15 SP1b, but I did check it out and it looks really good. Not sure why some are saying the cockpit isn't up to snuff. Looked very impressive like all their other work. Not to mention the sound of the supercharger at idle on the runway when I first loaded it was pretty cool sounding. Once I finish testing though going to have to attempt to do a personal repaint for it, and of course put her through her paces in the air.

[Daube]

i brought this the other day and so far I haven't been able to get it installed...waaaaaaa! Each time I try I get a message unable to locate the plane and it stops. I haven't had time to mess with the problem...lol. I am looking forward to flying her if I get it to work.

Sorry for the dumb question, but are you sure you tied to install the plane itself and not just its accusim update ?
If you try to install the Accusim pack before the plane, you'll get such an error message. You must first install the WoP3 P-40, then the Accusim extention, and finally the 1.2 Accusim core update.
I did that in a row, without launching FSX between installs, and it worked perfectly.

[hey_moe]

Yea,I have tried it both ways with no glory.I am at work but will play with it tonight. I thought I had a bad download,so redownloaded with the same problem. It shows the plane in the correct area. I went and opened that folder up but the only thing in there was a text file...lol. That didn't work. Might go ahead and email their support tonight.
Sorry for the dumb question, but are you sure you tied to install the plane itself and not just its accusim update ?
If you try to install the Accusim pack before the plane, you'll get such an error message. You must first install the WoP3 P-40, then the Accusim extention, and finally the 1.2 Accusim core update.
I did that in a row, without launching FSX between installs, and it worked perfectly.

[warchild]

Every few months i have to run the flight1 registry repair tool for both fsx and fs9. could that possibly be the issue??

[Lewis-A2A]

Not reported any issues with the installer. Moe are you sure you have the WOP3 P-40 and not the WOP2 version?

Shoot us a mail and we can get it sorted

cheers,
Lewis

[Roadburner440]

Yea,I have tried it both ways with no glory.I am at work but will play with it tonight. I thought I had a bad download,so redownloaded with the same problem. It shows the plane in the correct area. I went and opened that folder up but the only thing in there was a text file...lol. That didn't work. Might go ahead and email their support tonight.

Mike the text file is supposed to contain the link to your download. Open the txt and see if the link is in there. If so copy & paste to your browser.. I know when I bought the P-40 my e-mail contained the links to the actual files, and I did not get the txt files. Although maybe I am miscomprehending your exact problem. A few people did download these files however, and that is how I know about it. I know Scott and them will get it sorted for you.

[hey_moe]

Damn Lewis, I thought you was dead...lol. Hadn't seen ya in here to much....do we sink or what...lol. By the way, Moe does not have mo-ron painted on his for head...lol. It is the right ver. I downloaded. FSX is on a separate drive by itself. I have no security and barebones on that drive. I downloaded it to my main drive which has all the security on it and just transferred the file to the FSX file like I have done on the last fifty or so pay ware and freeware. And while I am on the subject of pay ware you guys need to get together and start giving us old senior farts some kind of discount on these sweet pay ware planes. My wife is tired of having to work the street corner to pay for them...mooooo!:icon_lol::icon_lol:

[hey_moe]

Hi Steve, I have never had a problem with them or their downloads. They have great customer support which goes a long way for me...Mike

[AussieMan]

you guys need to get together and start giving us old senior farts some kind of discount on these sweet pay ware planes....mooooo!:icon_lol::icon_lol:

Sorry Mike, you are too young to become an old fart. According to my kids you will qualify when you hit the big '60' :icon_lol::icon_lol:.

And I have gone past that by several years.

[hey_moe]

lmao...are ya braggin now
Sorry Mike, you are too young to become an old fart. According to my kids you will qualify when you hit the big '60' :icon_lol::icon_lol:.

And I have gone past that by several years.

[hey_moe]

Well Lewis straighten me out and yes I do have mo-ron on me forehead cus Lewis assured me I do after he reviewed what I did...lol.:mixedsmi:

[crashaz]

LOL! Guess I am next in line...picking up some food and then headed home to buy.:icon_lol:

[Lewis-A2A]

Glad to hear you sorted Moe, ps your not a mo-ron (with the - it sounds like a race from star trek). Hope you enjoy the aircraft :ernae:

[Old Tiger]

i brought this the other day and so far I haven't been able to get it installed...waaaaaaa! Each time I try I get a message unable to locate the plane and it stops. I haven't had time to mess with the problem...lol. I am looking forward to flying her if I get it to work.

:wavey:I'm getten same issue, musta d/l it 5 times. Sill a no go57224

[Old Tiger]

:wavey:I'm getten same issue, musta d/l it 5 times. Sill a no go57224

:wavey::guinness:Well hey moe Lewis straighten me out too. All is well now.:salute:

[dvj]

Now if we can get the A2A guys to give us a sound set like this! Crank up the volume!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1cKPUWHa8I&feature=relmfu