Is there a freeware Convair R4Y / C-131 Samaritan out there?

[GunnyG]

From https://canavbooks.wordpress.com/author/larrymilberry/page/8/

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=23994&stc=1


Washington-based (Andrews AFB) US Marine Corps VC-131G 145962. Polished to Andrews AFB standards, it visited Toledo, Ohio on August 30, 1964 in this photo

[Navy Chief]

Found this on Simviation. May not be what you want though. Scroll down to find it:

http://simviation.com//fsnd/Downloads.htm NC

[Willy]

Civvy version, but might be a military paint for it out there. Some of these say for FSX, but from what I understand all work in it quite well

http://www.calclassic.com/convair.htm

The VBF version is quite good.

[Blackbird686]

Henry William did an excellent repaint of the Cal Classics Convair 440, to represent an R4Y. It's available at FlightSim dot com. Just search R4Y and it'll show right up.

BB686:US-flag:

[stansdds]

Henry William did an excellent repaint of the Cal Classics Convair 440, to represent an R4Y. It's available at FlightSim dot com. Just search R4Y and it'll show right up.

BB686:US-flag:

His was a R4Y-1 repaint, which fits the Cal Classic CV-340. The only difference between repaints for the Cal Classic CV-340 and CV-440 are the engine nacelles. The CV-340 has two large exhaust pipes exiting at the rear of the wing, the CV-440 has a fully enclosed exhaust system. With a little cut and paste, one could copy this portion of the CV-440 engine nacelle texture into the CV-340 texture and create a R4Y paint for the CV-440.

[llanning08]

During 2010 Virtual Birds Factory created a nice series of Convairliners and C-131s. This is the C-131A Samaritan you're seeking. It's freeware on Flightsim.com: cv240vbfmilitary_usaf_0-25790_01.zip (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/fslib.php?do=copyright&fid=149806)

It requires a VBF base pack, also on Flightsim.com: CV240VBFMILITARY_BASEPACK_010.ZIP (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/fslib.php?do=search&fsec=0&fname=cv240vbfmilitary_basepack_010.zip)

These Convairliners work well in FSX.

[Blackbird686]

His was a R4Y-1 repaint, which fits the Cal Classic CV-340. The only difference between repaints for the Cal Classic CV-340 and CV-440 are the engine nacelles. The CV-340 has two large exhaust pipes exiting at the rear of the wing, the CV-440 has a fully enclosed exhaust system. With a little cut and paste, one could copy this portion of the CV-440 engine nacelle texture into the CV-340 texture and create a R4Y paint for the CV-440.

Yep... you're right. Funny thing is that I have the 340 with this paint scheme and I fly it from time to time. I saw "R4Y" in the initial post and prematurely jumped the preverbal gun. Sorry for the confusion.

BB686:US-flag:

[tgycgijoes]

I came across it looking for an R4Y to use at NAS Argentia and this came up. The flightsim links are both dead because of their system change. I tried searching over there and you CAN get the military repaints but the base pack is not there anymore. I was able to find it at Flyaway Simulation and downloaded it. I don't know how this is going to perform in Prepar3D V4.5 so we'll see what happens. I know that for my own use I can convert the model from FS2004 to P3D V4.5 and all your animations stay with it BUT you lose the VC because it is not a separate model like in FSX or P3D. We'll see what happens anyway.

[tgycgijoes]

I don't know if this will work in FSX or not but it definitely did not work in Prepar3D V4.5 it won't even acknowledge that I uploaded it. In the past I put some FSX portovers in and it acknowledged they were there but could not upload the model so no joy. Oh well. Disappointed. I guess from my info above if you are still flying FSX you may try and see if they will work and go fly at NAS Argentia or another 1960s NAS. See ya in the air.

[gray eagle]

Did ya look over here?

https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209428-fsxp3d-american-air-lines-convair-cv-240-ca-18/

[gray eagle]

If someone could just get ahold of this dude and see what the status of his project is, He was making a P3D4 version of the C-131 ( I hope it is still a WIP.

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/convair-440.444738/page-2

I just posted there, and am following this. Looks like a couple years old thread.

[Mike71]

If someone could just get ahold of this dude and see what the status of his project is, He was making a P3D4 version of the C-131 ( I hope it is still a WIP.

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/convair-440.444738/page-2

I just posted there, and am following this. Looks like a couple years old thread.Try Cal Classics
; they have FSX abd P3d models. I use one in P34.5

https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209428-fsxp3d-american-air-lines-convair-cv-240-ca-18/

Thereis also a bare metal psd paint kit

[tgycgijoes]

Try Cal Classics
; they have FSX abd P3d models. I use one in P34.5

https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209428-fsxp3d-american-air-lines-convair-cv-240-ca-18/

Thereis also a bare metal psd paint kit thanks Mike, I'll do that. Maybe the USN R4Y repaint will work or I can adapt it instead of starting from scratch. I only saw FS2004 over there but I'll look again.

[gray eagle]

It might be a challenge to find a decent virtual cockpit that will work with P3D4/5 series sims.




thanks Mike, I'll do that. Maybe the USN R4Y repaint will work or I can adapt it instead of starting from scratch. I only saw FS2004 over there but I'll look again.

[Mike71]

It might be a challenge to find a decent virtual cockpit that will work with P3D4/5 series sims.I'm reworking a CalClassics CV-340 for FSX / P3d4; making good progress so far.

The Navy operated T-29s (CV-240) and R4Y-1s (CV-340). Theh had only two R4Y-2,s, mods from R4Y-1's for VIP; not much difference. I have found some pretty good pictures for reference.

I have added in a rear cargo door, eliminated 4 windows on the left side (non-operating door).--There is good Ken Mitchell VC cockpit available, I use it in P3D4.5. Will send reference links soon

Will send some progress pix tomorrow.

[gray eagle]

I know about those T-29's, I originally had orders back in '75 to VT-29 at NAS Corpus but later was modded due to VT-29 being decommed, so was sent to AIMD Corpus.

A lot of orange and white TS-2F (Stoof with a little roof), and & T28's then. VT-29 still had a couple aircraft there then but were slowly phased out. Use to watch a gaggle of T-28's

flying in formation over the base there and they would peel off one at a time and land. It reminded me of Blue Angels 1.0 formation flying. If we can get a decent VC cockpit for the Convairs

that would be most awesome.

http://www.flyian.net/aircraft/pima/t29.htm



I'm reworking a CalClassics CV-340 for FSX / P3d4; making good progress so far.

The Navy operated T-29s (CV-240) and R4Y-1s (CV-340). Theh had only two R4Y-2,s, mods from R4Y-1's for VIP; not much difference. I have found some pretty good pictures for reference.

I have added in a rear cargo door, eliminated 4 windows on the left side (non-operating door).--There is good Ken Mitchell VC cockpit available, I use it in P3D4.5. Will send reference links soon

Will send some progress pix tomorrow.

[gray eagle]

Edit: I checked with that dude and he is not going any further with this project and is committing to MSFS, so, yet another Dev going to the dark side. Reclick on the link as he
made recent comment to this project.


If someone could just get ahold of this dude and see what the status of his project is, He was making a P3D4 version of the C-131 ( I hope it is still a WIP.

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/convair-440.444738/page-2

I just posted there, and am following this. Looks like a couple years old thread.

[Mike71]

My in- work progress on a CalClassics mod: left side about done.
"
Thiswas the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) C-131F based at NAS Pensacola, named the "Heywagon" for VADM Heywood - his "flag barge" as they are known.

This will work in FSX and P3D4.5

More later.

91632

[Mike71]

Amost there.

Paint complete; shows nose photo shot of the "Heywagon", an extract about the cargo door and the Ken Mitchell VC cockpit.

Links to the model and VC panel a little late. Should work in FSX and up to P3D4.5
91634

[gray eagle]

This is looking awesome! :encouragement: Looking forward to its release.



Amost there.

Paint complete; shows nose photo shot of the "Heywagon", an extract about the cargo door and the Ken Mitchell VC cockpit.

Links to the model and VC panel a little late. Should work in FSX and up to P3D4.5
91634

[Mike71]

This is looking awesome! :encouragement: Looking forward to its release.

To get the CalClassics CV-340, go to this site page:


https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209440-fsxp3d-united-air-lines-convair-cv-340/


If using P3D, INSTALL THIS IN FSX First using the FSX install exe file! Installing directly to P3D does not seem to work, you only get a UAL texture, no plane.


- then copy the CV-340 folder directly to your P3D aircraft directory.


Also copy the folder "340pnlKMCC" to your P3D4 aircraft directory - it is alias - referenced in the panel.cfg file. You can restructure this later by putting the panel in the CV-340 folder and renaming it; make sure you also alter the panel= line in the aircraft.cfg if you rename the desired panel folder


In either case you will have a radar-nosed CV-340 in United Airlines scheme. with Ken Mitchell's VC cockpit.


I will bundle up my C-131F textures a little later

[tgycgijoes]

To get the CalClassics CV-340, go to this site page:


https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209440-fsxp3d-united-air-lines-convair-cv-340/


If using P3D, INSTALL THIS IN FSX First using the FSX install exe file! Installing directly to P3D does not seem to work, you only get a UAL texture, no plane.


- then copy the CV-340 folder directly to your P3D aircraft directory.


Also copy the folder "340pnlKMCC" to your P3D4 aircraft directory - it is alias - referenced in the panel.cfg file. You can restructure this later by putting the panel in the CV-340 folder and renaming it; make sure you also alter the panel= line in the aircraft.cfg if you rename the desired panel folder


In either case you will have a radar-nosed CV-340 in United Airlines scheme. with Ken Mitchell's VC cockpit.


I will bundle up my C-131F textures a little later I installed the CV240 successfully that way but when you use their installer even though the panel is in simobjects/airplanes, you need to open up the gauges folder and copy the CV240 (probably "CV340) gauges from FSX to P3D gauges.

[Mike71]

I installed the CV240 successfully that way but when you use their installer even though the panel is in simobjects/airplanes, you need to open up the gauges folder and copy the CV240 (probably "CV340) gauges from FSX to P3D gauges. Agree; you need to know a little about modifying / renaming in a panel folder and the aircraft.cfg file.

I made a directory in the airplane directory called "FSFSCONV" where I store a lot of panels and sounds referenced by many panels / variations. I then alias to those files in that folder. Saves a lot of confusion -

[Mike71]

OK - I zipped my C-131F texture folder, how do I upload it (9mb)??

[MrZippy]

OK - I zipped my C-131F texture folder, how do I upload it (9mb)??

Hi, Mike! Are you uploading to the Library or using a "dropbox" to put it here on the forum?

[Mike71]

Hi, Mike! Are you uploading to the Library or using a "dropbox" to put it here on the forum?

I just figured out how to upload to SOH - apparently it "took". I guess there is a wait for administrators to OK it.
to include a aircraft.cfg file entry:

Here it is:


In addition I forgot to include an aircraft.cfg entry - here it is:

[fltsim.xx]
title=C-131F USN CNATRA "Heywagon"
sim=cv34
model= //<<<<<Radar nose. Should be model=button for button nose, or model=short for short nose.
panel= // reference to Ken Mitchell's VC file or as desired
sound= // any as desired
texture=C-131F USN
kb_checklists=CV340_check
kb_reference=CV340_ref
ui_manufacturer=Convair
ui_type=C-131F
ui_variation=USN R4Y-1 / C-131F version of CV-340 with cargo door aft left
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=015
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=340
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
description=36 R4Y (later C-131F) models operated with the Navy. Vice Admiral Alexander Heyworth 's C-131F Samaritan served as his transport plane nicknamed “Heywagon.” when he served as Chief of Naval Air Training during the period 1964-1968.

- - - Updated - - -


Hi, Mike! Are you uploading to the Library or using a "dropbox" to put it here on the forum?

I just figured out how to upload to SOH - apparently it "took". I guess there is a wait for administrators to OK it.


In addition I forgot to include an aircraft.cfg entry - here it is:

[fltsim.xx]
title=C-131F USN CNATRA "Heywagon"
sim=cv34
model= //<<<<<Radar nose. Should be model=button for button nose, or model=short for short nose.
panel= // reference to Ken Mitchell's VC file or as desired
sound= // any as desired
texture=C-131F USN
kb_checklists=CV340_check
kb_reference=CV340_ref
ui_manufacturer=Convair
ui_type=C-131F
ui_variation=USN R4Y-1 / C-131F version of CV-340 with cargo door aft left
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=015
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=340
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
description=36 R4Y (later C-131F) models operated with the Navy. Vice Admiral Alexander Heyworth 's C-131F Samaritan served as his transport plane nicknamed “Heywagon.” when he served as Chief of Naval Air Training during the period 1964-1968.

[Mike71]

Hi, Mike! Are you uploading to the Library or using a "dropbox" to put it here on the forum?

I just figured out how to upload to SOH - apparently it "took". I guess there is a wait for administrators to OK it.


In addition I forgot to include an aircraft.cfg entry - here it is:

[fltsim.xx]
title=C-131F USN CNATRA "Heywagon"
sim=cv34
model= //<<<<<Radar nose. Should be model=button for button nose, or model=short for short nose.
panel= // reference to Ken Mitchell's VC file or as desired
sound= // any as desired
texture=C-131F USN
kb_checklists=CV340_check
kb_reference=CV340_ref
ui_manufacturer=Convair
ui_type=C-131F
ui_variation=USN R4Y-1 / C-131F version of CV-340 with cargo door aft left
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=015
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=340
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
description=36 R4Y (later C-131F) models operated with the Navy. Vice Admiral Alexander Heyworth 's C-131F Samaritan served as his transport plane nicknamed “Heywagon.” when he served as Chief of Naval Air Training during the period 1964-1968.

[gray eagle]

I downloaded that file and during the install, it says you need the base pack BEFORE you install this American airline file, I did all that and in P3D V5.4 the vc cockpit is a mess i.e, blank panel
with no gauges on it. Unless I can find a decent VC cockpit, I may have to put this endeavor on park for the time being.



Try Cal Classics
; they have FSX abd P3d models. I use one in P34.5

https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209428-fsxp3d-american-air-lines-convair-cv-240-ca-18/

Thereis also a bare metal psd paint kit

[Mike71]

I downloaded that file and during the install, it says you need the base pack BEFORE you install this American airline file, I did all that and in P3D V5.4 the vc cockpit is a mess i.e, blank panel
with no gauges on it. Unless I can find a decent VC cockpit, I may have to put this endeavor on park for the time being.American airline file?? You may have the wrong one. The panel and plane are from

https://www.flightsim.com/fies/file...onvair-cv-340/ (https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209440-fsxp3d-united-air-lines-convair-cv-340/)
l (https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209440-fsxp3d-united-air-lines-convair-cv-340/)

However I cannot attest to anything beyond P3D4.5. Everything on KM's panel works great there.

Do you get the exterior model and a livery for the CV-340 in your P3D5??

[gray eagle]

I went to that link and all I got from the P3D install is what you see in this photo


This is supposed to be the BASE pack yet the sound folder is missing and a lot of other folders I am use to seeing. The gauge folder is there with one
texture and that's it. No panel folder or effects (if any) - such a deal!
https://i.postimg.cc/4xMLBcK9/United.jpg



American airline file?? You may have the wrong one. The panel and plane are from

https://www.flightsim.com/fies/file...onvair-cv-340/ (https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209440-fsxp3d-united-air-lines-convair-cv-340/)
l (https://www.flightsim.com/files/file/209440-fsxp3d-united-air-lines-convair-cv-340/)

However I cannot attest to anything beyond P3D4.5. Everything on KM's panel works great there.

Do you get the exterior model and a livery for the CV-340 in your P3D5??

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319700]I went to that link and all I got from the P3D install is what you see in this photo] -- Do you have FSX or FS Steam as well?? There may be a workaround that I and GIJoe use --

[gray eagle]

Mike71,

I have three flavors of P3D V3.4 /4.3 and 5.4 no FSX, I use to have FSX installed but went to P3D sims. The installer shows a FSX installer and I can sometimes trick the FSX installer and point it
to a dummy FSX folder that has FSX.exe which came with the old P3D 3.4






[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319700]I went to that link and all I got from the P3D install is what you see in this photo] -- Do you have FSX or FS Steam as well?? There may be a workaround that I and GIJoe use --

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319727]Mike71,

I have three flavors of P3D V3.4 /4.3 and 5.4 no FSX, I use to have FSX installed but went to P3D sims. The installer shows a FSX installer and I can sometimes trick the FSX installer and point it
to a dummy FSX folder that has FSX.exe which came with the old P3D 3.4]

That is what I did; I installed the UAL file FSX exe into the dummy, then copied over into P3D4.5.

If you still cannot get the panel, try an alias from something else to see if you can at least get the model and a texture.

[gray eagle]

Okay got it installed in my addons folder. The panel doesn't look to good. Is there something I missed or a better panel to use? We are almost there.

I had to make a dummy FSX folder which unpacked all the other folders that the P3D install didn't have then, had to consoladate this that and the other and try to assimilate somethig
that looks like a CV340 in the United colors.

https://i.postimg.cc/kXcXx9g0/panel.jpg

So at least the plane is added to my P3Dv5.4 and it recognizes it. The sounds are awful, I think I have some R2800 sounds somewhere. Need a better panel that would help. any suggestions?
https://i.postimg.cc/0NGtNtf0/340.jpg


[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319727]Mike71,

I have three flavors of P3D V3.4 /4.3 and 5.4 no FSX, I use to have FSX installed but went to P3D sims. The installer shows a FSX installer and I can sometimes trick the FSX installer and point it
to a dummy FSX folder that has FSX.exe which came with the old P3D 3.4]

That is what I did; I installed the UAL file FSX exe into the dummy, then copied over into P3D4.5.

If you still cannot get the panel, try an alias from something else to see if you can at least get the model and a texture.

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319731]Okay got it installed in my addons folder. The panel doesn't look to good. Is there something I missed or a better panel to use? We are almost there.

I had to make a dummy FSX folder which unpacked all the other folders that the P3D install didn't have then, had to consoladate this that and the other and try to assimilate somethig
that looks like a CV340 in the United colors.



So at least the plane is added to my P3Dv5.4 and it recognizes it. The sounds are awful, I think I have some R2800 sounds somewhere. Need a better panel that would help. any suggestions?]

I just uploaded a revision to my texture file (wing stars, a few touchups) and it includes an R-2800 sound file folder. Should be up for download tomorrow try that.

Also see previous post regarding aircraft.cfg file edit to get the 131 version to show.

Post your your panel.cfg file - you are missing some gauge files that I can likely help you with

[gray eagle]

That would be nice, for now, I have the basic or first heywagon you posted, still seeking a better panel. Thanks Mike71

https://i.postimg.cc/Y0X2BfZp/hey.jpg



[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319731]Okay got it installed in my addons folder. The panel doesn't look to good. Is there something I missed or a better panel to use? We are almost there.

I had to make a dummy FSX folder which unpacked all the other folders that the P3D install didn't have then, had to consoladate this that and the other and try to assimilate somethig
that looks like a CV340 in the United colors.



So at least the plane is added to my P3Dv5.4 and it recognizes it. The sounds are awful, I think I have some R2800 sounds somewhere. Need a better panel that would help. any suggestions?]

I just uploaded a revision to my texture file (wing stars, a few touchups) and it includes an R-2800 sound file folder. Should be up for download tomorrow try that.

Also see previous post regarding aircraft.cfg file edit to get the 131 version to show.

Post your your panel.cfg file - you are missing some gauge files that I can likely help you with

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319733]That would be nice, for now, I have the basic or first heywagon you posted, still seeking a better panel. Thanks Mike71]

I will send you a PM shortly to get a download that might work --

wait about 30 minutes

[gray eagle]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

[MrZippy]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

Not parked next to a fueling station, are you, Butch?v:wavey:

[Mike71]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.I think the engines have to be off and the parking brake set --

[stansdds]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

If I remember correctly, the "fasten seat belts" switch must be in the on position in order to keep the entry door closed when the engines are not running.

[gray eagle]

I stumbled on a forum (CalClassic) that mentioned that if you use the SHIFT + E (conventional open keys) then you watch the door and hatch fully open upon which you press the y key.
I tried that and it does keep the ladder extended and hatch open, if you don't press that y key all will shut. Weird - very weird. Apparently this issue was mentioned over at CalClassic.



I think the engines have to be off and the parking brake set --

[gray eagle]

I thought of that and it didn't work.



I think the engines have to be off and the parking brake set --

- - - Updated - - -

Nope. Not even.

Not parked next to a fueling station, are you, Butch?v:wavey:

[tgycgijoes]

I had to download and install the CV340 in order to get a full panel in the CV240 after reading the panel.cfg but now I have a complete panel. I will probably swap the GPS for a better one before I fly it. I also downloaded the R2800 sound pack from Calclassics.

[falcon409]

Doing some texture updating on the VC. Still plenty to do but currently I've added new sound proofing, new control column boots, new bulkhead (behind the seats), new seat textures and new ducting. I still have new flooring and areas of the overhead to complete. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53158877874_e408f0d0d3_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2oZt9n9)cockpit (https://flic.kr/p/2oZt9n9) by Ed Wells (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157601388@N02/), on Flickr

[Mike71]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.Two points for the CV340 / C-131F that work for me in P3D4.5; likely apply to FSX as well.

1. the plane has to be shut down and the parking brake set for the front door / ladder to stay extended

2. the landing lights turn ON with the switch (overhead left side upper), but the EXTEND switch does not work. You need to assign a keyboard command for the EXTEND WATER RUDDER for them to extend / retract as needed
I made an XML gauge switch that does that.

[tgycgijoes]

Two points for the CV340 / C-131F that work for me in P3D4.5; likely apply to FSX as well.

1. the plane has to be shut down and the parking brake set for the front door / ladder to stay extended

2. the landing lights turn ON with the switch (overhead left side upper), but the EXTEND switch does not work. You need to assign a keyboard command for the EXTEND WATER RUDDER for them to extend / retract as needed
I made an XML gauge switch that does that.

The model for the CV240 has the same animation for its landing lights which I found in the object hierarchy Model Converter X parts. "custom animation" coded. When I opened up pnl340KMCC in FS Panel Studio and opened up the xml for the lights panel, the Water Rudder Handle command IS in there which to me means that they should extend when the landing light switch is thrown. I am going to try it out in P3D V4.5 right now. More later.

[gray eagle]

Wish there were a way to shorten the engine exhaust smoke effect. At the rate of smoke, the engine oil should be depleted and engines sent to NARF:biggrin-new:


EDIT:

This is ridiculous - the engines are off and it's still cough.... cough....smoking.

https://i.postimg.cc/sfJfdRM5/Capture.jpg

I edited the aircraft.cfg file and even hashed out ALL smoke, so where is it getting the cue to smoke like that even with the engines off?


///[SMOKESYSTEM]
///smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_smoke_w
///smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33, fx_smoke_w
///smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_FR_DC4_start.fx
///smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33,fx_FR_DC4_start.fx

[gray eagle]

The door and ladders work just fine now. (P3DV5.4) Thank you.



Two points for the CV340 / C-131F that work for me in P3D4.5; likely apply to FSX as well.

1. the plane has to be shut down and the parking brake set for the front door / ladder to stay extended

2. the landing lights turn ON with the switch (overhead left side upper), but the EXTEND switch does not work. You need to assign a keyboard command for the EXTEND WATER RUDDER for them to extend / retract as needed
I made an XML gauge switch that does that.

[tgycgijoes]

I just opened up my T-29 (Convair CV240-C18) at KNQA (thanks Gray Eagle for sharing) to test the landing light extend. On the overhead in the CV240 in the VC it is kind of blurry but as I moused over the upper portion I got a tooltip for landing light (which I assume is illuminate) and next to it a tooltip LLExtend which when clicked with the mouse extends the landing lights. Here is a photo I took:

https://i.imgur.com/imRLrmd.jpg

[Mike71]

I just opened up my T-29 (Convair CV240-C18) at KNQA (thanks Gray Eagle for sharing) to test the landing light extend. On the overhead in the CV240 in the VC it is kind of blurry but as I moused over the upper portion I got a tooltip for landing light (which I assume is illuminate) and next to it a tooltip LLExtend which when clicked with the mouse extends the landing lights. Here is a photo I took:

Thanks; maybe my cursor won't work right in the VC, but my new switch does work. I ill take a new look at the old extend switch / xml

[gray eagle]

I wonder if that smoke effect is baked into the mdl file?



Wish there were a way to shorten the engine exhaust smoke effect. At the rate of smoke, the engine oil should be depleted and engines sent to NARF:biggrin-new:


EDIT:

This is ridiculous - the engines are off and it's still cough.... cough....smoking.

https://i.postimg.cc/sfJfdRM5/Capture.jpg

I edited the aircraft.cfg file and even hashed out ALL smoke, so where is it getting the cue to smoke like that even with the engines off?


///[SMOKESYSTEM]
///smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_smoke_w
///smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33, fx_smoke_w
///smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_FR_DC4_start.fx
///smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33,fx_FR_DC4_start.fx

[tgycgijoes]

I wonder if that smoke effect is baked into the mdl file? aircraft.cfg code to comment out anything is // NOT /// with the three you may be keeping it in there. Just a thought that I noticed.

[gray eagle]

aircraft.cfg code to comment out anything is // NOT /// with the three you may be keeping it in there. Just a thought that I noticed.

This I know....Two or three (/) doesn't make any difference in this situation.

https://i.postimg.cc/C16tnqgV/Capture.jpg

//[SMOKESYSTEM]
//smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_smoke_w
//smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33, fx_smoke_w
//smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_FR_DC4_start.fx <<<< was going to try another effect
//smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33,fx_FR_DC4_start.fx <<<<< ditto

[tgycgijoes]

This I know....Two or three (/) doesn't make any difference in this situation.

https://i.postimg.cc/C16tnqgV/Capture.jpg

//[SMOKESYSTEM]
//smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_smoke_w
//smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33, fx_smoke_w
//smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_FR_DC4_start.fx <<<< was going to try another effect
//smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33,fx_FR_DC4_start.fx <<<<< ditto Then I'm afraid I don't have a clue. Try at the FSDevelopers, maybe someone there has had this problem and solved it.

Richard