What I think is an interesting pic

[bobhegf]

This is what can happen when you Don`t look behind you.The chute in the background is me and the Zero in the background is the rat AI that got me.

[Blue Devil]

That's why ya need a dedicated 3D Cockpit Up-Back view button on the stick, ...and use it, ...lots.

[bobhegf]

BD, I do but this is one time I didn`t us it.Just think If I lose 4 more aircraft I will be a Jap ace.This should teach all of us to always check our six.http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/images/icons/icon10.gif

[thedude247]

Well then, better get that rear view mirror fixed.:costumes:

[Venemous Duck]

In my younger daze, pun intended, I flew CFS2 into the freaking ground under another nickname...And I can say, without rancor, that I truly hate the :censored: AI enemy pilots and flak gunners more than is reasonable. It got to the point that when I flew a mission, wind, rain or shine that I never closed my canopy...Why bother when I'd just have to open it again about 20 seconds into the first dogfight...:banghead:...Besides if you fly with it open you can bail out, excuse me, egress from your burning aircraft in a swifter amount of time...And a second here and there can be a life saver...How much realism do you strive for when playing CFS2?...And how do you accomplish it...VD...(formerly boondog)

[msfossey]

Blue Devil,

How do you install a mirror?

msfossey

[sc7500]

Try This, MS;


Allied Mirror Add-Ons

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/index.php?lloc=downloads&loc=downloads&page=info&FileID=7621

Happy Holidays !
SC
:kilroy:

[hellcat44]

tactical display or toggling full view often...is the only way an AI isn't going to sneak up on you occasionally.:icon31:
...never saw this inverted stock corsair.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u256/hellcat44/aidown2.jpg

[TARPSBird]

I once attacked a bomber formation in a F6F and took some hits. Wondered why everything suddenly got so quiet, went to spot view and my entire engine was shot off! :d Wish I still had that screenshot.

[Maxstuka]

You can selec the back view, and designed one botton of your joistick!

[Blue Devil]

Blue Devil,

How do you install a mirror?

msfossey

Well...

I have done a few things to spruce up the 'ol A/C.

CFS2:
1. SITUATIO/defair.flt and defgnd.flt
...
[Window.1]
...
ViewType=Normal
ViewMode=Virtual Cockpit
ViewDir=Foreward
CockpitZoom=000.64
VirtualZoom=000.64
...

2. CFS2.cfg (w/ Logitech X3D Pro stick)
...
[JOYSTICK_MAIN {0C1B8180-A28C-11D8-8001-444553540000}]
...
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_00=FIRE_ALL_GUNS
BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_00=1
BUTTON_UP_EVENT_00=STOP_ALL_GUNS
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_01=VIEW_FORWARD_UP
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_02=VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_03=VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_04=VIEW_FORWARD
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_05=VIEW_REAR_UP
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_06=FLAPS_DECR
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_07=PROP_PITCH_INCR
BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_07=10
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_08=FLAPS_INCR
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_09=PROP_PITCH_DECR
BUTTON_DOWN_REPEAT_09=10
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_10=ORDNANCE_CYCLE
BUTTON_DOWN_EVENT_11=ORDNANCE_RELEASE
...

A/C: (in this case, DB Corsair)

1. AIRCRAFT/F4U1A_CORSAIR/aircraft.cfg
...
[Views]
eyepoint= -6.240, 0.00, 3.54
...

2. AIRCRAFT/F4U1A_CORSAIR/PANEL/panel.cfg
...
[VIEWS]
VIEW_FORWARD_EYE=0.00, 0.00, 0.00 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
VIEW_FORWARD_DIR=15.00, 0.00, 0.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
VIEW_REAR_UP_EYE=0.00, 0.00, 0.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
VIEW_REAR_UP_DIR=-15.00, 0.00, 180.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView

VIEW_FORWARD_UP_EYE=0.000, 0.00, 0.100 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
VIEW_FORWARD_UP_DIR=-10.00, 0.000, 0.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView

VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT_EYE=0.00, 0.00, 0.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT_DIR=0.00, 0.00, -45.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT_EYE=0.00, 0.00, 0.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT_DIR=0.00, 0.00, 45.000 // 3Dc.3 PanelView
...


This gives you default:
1. .64 zoom 3D Cockpit.
2. 15 deg. down forward panel view.
3. level Left and right front quarter views.
4. 15 deg. up-back view.
5. 10 deg. up w/ 4 in. lean-in MIL gunsight view.
6. All views are "sticky", so you can pan from there.
7. All views are on the top buttons of the stick around the hat, and the gunsight view is on the thumb button.

Just select a view and "bump" the hat to adjust.

Works like lightnin', ....and kills just as quick.

PS. Forward view w/ 15 deg. down works great for T&L's as well. The level Quarter views let ya look out, and the front view lets you look in. (~ level in take-off or landing config.)

Enjoy.

Pps. the last one's for you, HC...

[Blue Devil]

Carrier Ops sequence...



...and yes, ...that's a cut. (for those of you who have never seen one...)

[Ettico]

I agree. I always find it interesting when Bob gets shot down.:icon_lol:


There's a bubble-headed bleach blonde
Comes on at five
She can tell about the plane crash
With a gleam in her eye
It's interesting when people die
Give us dirty laundry...

[msfossey]

Thank you BD. I'm off to modify my panels.

msfossey

[Blue Devil]

Thank you BD. I'm off to modify my panels.

msfossey

Let me know if ya run into any snags.

PS. I have done all the stockers/_OH, ...and some of the FR friendly addons, ...and custom 3D gunsights (like that one on the U-Bird).

Enjoy.