Navy Chief
AMEC(AW), USN, (Ret.)

I can understand the frustration, considering that I use ATC quite a bit (why, I have no idea. . .it's not very good) and wonder why the controller doesn't recognize my airplane. In my case. . .it's ignorance, pure and simple. I just never took the time to understand the config file and how to make it correctly interact with ATC. In the case of developers, both freeware and payware...I have often heard them say that they rarely get to fly for fun anymore because they're always working on the next model and when they are flying it's only to check out the progress of their latest updates and corrections. . .they really aren't concerned with ATC. Looking at folks who do repaints, like SteveB says. . .most are done for free for others to enjoy and making sure that each skin has the proper config information so it shows in the sim is the primary concern. There are more than a few simmers who find the basic ATC in both FS9 and FSX pretty poor really and so they either try to find other ATC addon programs or just put up with what the default ATC gives them. The frustration level is pretty high anyway and so the fact that the controller doesn't say my "type" becomes almost secondary to why the controller insists on getting me to "please expedite your decent to 5000", when I was 20,000 30 seconds ago and I'm in a C-5 Galaxy.

On down the road: 36U.

Some kodaks of the flight down to Jackson Hole. There were considerable mountainous terrain issues to deal with on this leg. I had to make a detour early on to avoid some particularly scary looking hills, then we almost had a CFIT whilst motoring along in the clouds, then, upon breaking out onto the high plains north of Jackson Hole, I could see the mighty Tetons ahead. I zigged to the east to pass over the lake, which set me up for a nice approach into 19. Got in some ILS practice during the landing.

Thanks Rob! This 310 (Milviz) is really nice. Down safe at Jackson Hole. The duenna track shows a maximum altitude of 9978 feet. That's where I was sure I busted the 10K "soft ceiling" clause. I was flying through this cloud and suddenly saw pine trees. In the clouds, yes, inside the clouds, if you can believe it. I said, "hey, what are those pine trees doing way up here in the clouds?" My passenger was not nearly as impressed as I was by the strange phenomenon. Long story short, and a couple of Gs later, I cleared the ridge. Flight time: 00:47:06 Race Time: 00:47:06 Fuel Consumed: 135 LBS http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=cpWZLHIOp2jNpY41stRSybFgLwY

Whoohoo, drinks on Willy! I had a fun filled flight to Yellowstone, Bozeman, Gallatin. For the first time I got some stinko weather to play in too. Here's some kodaks of the flight:

Headed south to Jackson Hole (KJAC)

Down safe at KBZN. Flight Time: 01:06:05 Race Time: 01:06:06 Fuel Consumed: 193 LBS http://fs-duenna.com/flights/ShowFlight.php?detail=flight&value=GiHe3tuEkpAdXPvGc4K6FiyOsuk

Michael McDonald is one of my favorite artists! NC

Had to look up Hoary Old Chestnut. Had never seen it before. NC

I would figure that it was another confirmation that first impressions are very often wrong... :) Off to Gallatin (KBZN)

Thanks so much! NC

Try here, the boat is already a static object so all you need to do is place it...... http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/fslib.php?searchid=10234286 It might also be at AVSIM or Simviation, just search Nimitz and you should find it at those places too.

here is another pic of him or a really big foot showering

SF? And what gauge are you referring to? Thanks. NC

I've been exploring around the collision area and I think I have it mapped out precisely: There are 4 collision zones, each directly above the individual cables. Length of the zones is concurrent with the diameter of the cables. Width is concurrent with the pendants themselves, but does not extend to the capstans. Height is from 0' on the deck to 38' above it. My conclusion is that the file containing the deck pendants themselves is causing the problem. The "background" of that file appears to be registering as a collision zone. HTHs -Rusty Rabbit

FWIW, the collision points appear to be directly overhead the cables themselves, approximately 20' above the deck. Best, -Rusty Rabbit

If you're talking about the medeival gothic font that says "USS Oriskany", it looks like "Old London" to me.

If you have to manually set the flaps, then yes, it's the improved version, lol. The original release had two things going for it that I don't think anyone else, at the time, had produced: flaps that operated automatically based on airspeed and angle of attack and a startup that followed the Dash-1. After the update, both of those went away and Lago said they could nothing to correct it. As far as the tail goes, I don't have that skin, but if you have DXTbmp, you can load that texture and make sure it's converted to DXT3. That would be my guess as to why it's just solid black.:salute:

Just as an aside....I remember waiting with much anticipation for Lago to release the "Falcon". It was to be the best rendition yet and the screenshots looked amazing with all the hi-res panel pop-ups they had. It was by far the best version out there, especially before they messed it up with an update that screwed some things up and never got fixed. Today, I look at it in it's present form and it's amazing how rough the aircraft actually is. It would probably be considered an "OK" job for freeware, lol. One of our members was able to set me up with the download and so with my original info I was able to get it installed. My first impression 9 or so years later. . . .what were we all excited about, lol. Amazing how far we've come.

That was the same type of chair on my Obutto Gaming seat, but my back hurt from sitting in it. I just could not get comfortable, unfortunately. NC

I remember seeing that years ago, but besides not having the mechanical know how, I like the Dreamflyer-type construction.... Pete

Your fairly detailed response caused me to go in a different direction. I know the Wilco model has an automobile with it, but I don't have FSX for the cars. (I purchased the 50% off Osprey.) Thanks again.

This is why I like SOH so much; I had never heard of the Occulus Rift until you posted....thanks.. NC

Now THAT is funny!!! Pete

Over the years, I have gone through several types of chairs. I've gone the route of buying the cheapest office chair at Walmart...to a fancy simchair setup. My experience is, as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. My current chair was bought off of Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FL3LZI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 But then I bought oversized wheels for it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H96YRG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 All in all, I am quite satisfied with it. VERY comfortable for my back. Not to say it would be for yours. AND the armrests are the perfect height.

Thanks!!! Pete

With regards to the mouse cursor on the X52......is there a chance that it could be causing my PC mouse cursor to move on its own across my screen? And if so, how do I disable it? Thanks. NC

Ok, full disclosure: I like Star Trek (the old series). I understand the frustrations of the followers of the “religious text”. My frustrations with these movies, although minor in the “grand scheme of things”, isn't about Star Trek in particular. It's all these “re-makes” that piggy-back on a title, but have almost nothing in common with the title upon which they're “piggy-backing”. So now Snow White is some sort of knife wielding vampire huntress? I can't wait for the Gilligan's Island movie remake... I'll probably watch the new "Star Trek" movie, because I like adventure films, more or less. But "Star Trek", it isn't. They should call it "Space Awesomeness" and let it stand on it's own. :icon_lol:

Speaking of the Lago F-16....is anyone aware of a site that still has this bird? All I need is the download, I still have my original receipt and installation code.

Rgr. Shocking and sad news. RIP DT.

Yep :)

Definitely a challenge, landing on the "O". I tried three times, unsuccessfully last night. A-4 and T-28. Came close with the Trojan, but landed too fast, and ended up swimming..... NC

GREAT stuff, Spazsinbad!! Seems like I recall the Corsair II having. Similar "detent", but I'm probably mistaken......old age. NC

Thanks for that great explanation, Griphos!

expat, I suspect you're coming in too fast. on-speed should be 85-90KIAS depending on weight. I have some known bugs 'n' fixes for that aircraft here: http://www.fsxcarrierops.com/modsaircraft.htm Best, -Rusty Rabbit "Flaring to land is like squatting to pee"

Thank you!:salute: NC

Ok, this "teasing" is maddening! Talk about a carrot in front of a horse! When do us "non-beta testers" possibly get to do our own carrier ops on the "Mighty "O"? NC

I have to say that nothing surprises me nowadays. When looked at everything in its entirety, this culture of ours has changed so much from what I grew up to believe is just and true. Seriously, it's as if everything I was taught to be wrong is now considered acceptable. Anyone else feel this way? It is maddening. I try not to let things like this get to me, but it's not easy. Thank goodness my blood pressure medicine works. NC