Neither the P-3 OR the EP-3 package will show up in MSFS

[Navy Chief]

I had not flown the P-3 or the EP-3E in many months, so upon installing the KNUW scenery, I though it appropriate to fly them. But neither one shows in MSFS now. Anyone else try as well? NC

[MrZippy]

What you need is a good Whale, Pete! Yeah I know they're not there any more. I was with VAQ-129 Det 19, the last Whale Squadron from NAS Whidbey to go WestPac in '71.

[Navy Chief]

What you need is a good Whale, Pete! Yeah I know they're not there any more. I was with VAQ-129 Det 19, the last Whale Squadron from NAS Whidbey to go WestPac in '71.

So am wondering why they won't show up in the aircraft menu now??

[MrZippy]

Any new updates may have caused it?

[Navy Chief]

Any new updates may have caused it?

Only thing I can think of that would have, I agree. Wish I had FS KBT's email address.

[MrZippy]

kbt_kbt@nifty.com Hope this still works!

[modelr]

Strange, the whole set shows in my hanger. 11 variations / models.

[Navy Chief]

Strange, the whole set shows in my hanger. 11 variations / models.

Great, now I have to wonder why none of them appear in mine.

[Navy Chief]

Great, now I have to wonder why none of them appear in mine.

I seriously cannot figure this out. Undoubtedly the problem is something minor, but damned if I can find the solution.

[modelr]

my folder name in the community folder is: p-3_series_v1.347
There is also the .CVT folder

[Navy Chief]

Am not seeing the .cvt folder....

[Priller]

The .cvt folders are created when you load the addons into the sim. It's a side effect from using portovers.

Priller

[modelr]

I'm not sure if when you remove the CVT folder it makes the addon invisible. I removed some before my last reload, but never checked to see if the aircraft changed. I need to go back and check my other port-overs.

[Priller]

I'm not sure if when you remove the CVT folder it makes the addon invisible. I removed some before my last reload, but never checked to see if the aircraft changed. I need to go back and check my other port-overs.

Nono, deleting those folders do not render the models invisible. Something else is amiss here.

I'll download those models, install them and will report back.

EDIT: Pete, the latest version of flightsim.to is this one: https://flightsim.to/file/19067/team...ries-ver-1-347

Priller

[modelr]

Nono, deleting those folders do not render the models invisible. Something else is amiss here.

I'll download those models, install them and will report back.

EDIT: Pete, the latest version of flightsim.to is this one: https://flightsim.to/file/19067/team...ries-ver-1-347

Priller

That's the one I have installed.

[Priller]

Downloaded and installed. The models do show, but for some reason, the throttle doesn't work. I see them move in the VC (of the 747, what an abomination!), but the engines don't rev and the plane doesn't budge at all.

That got me worried, so I loaded the 747 afterwards, and the plane took off nicely. It must be something with the port, more precisely the cfg files. They're no longer suitable for the current state of the sim.

Priller

[Navy Chief]

That's the one I have installed.

Yep, I have the current version. Still nothing. NC

[Twice43]

Downloaded and installed. The models do show, but for some reason, the throttle doesn't work. I see them move in the VC (of the 747, what an abomination!), but the engines don't rev and the plane doesn't budge at all.

That got me worried, so I loaded the 747 afterwards, and the plane took off nicely. It must be something with the port, more precisely the cfg files. They're no longer suitable for the current state of the sim.

Priller

I have found that where a 3rd party aircraft borrows from an Asobo, [cockpit etc], eg, the 747, if the Asobo aircraft is not installed then the 3rd party will not function properly. Found this out after 'clearing out' aircraft [Asobo], I wasn't using.
T43

[Priller]

I have found that where a 3rd party aircraft borrows from an Asobo, [cockpit etc], eg, the 747, if the Asobo aircraft is not installed then the 3rd party will not function properly. Found this out after 'clearing out' aircraft [Asobo], I wasn't using.
T43

But I do have the 747 installed, and it is working.

Priller

[Navy Chief]

I have found that where a 3rd party aircraft borrows from an Asobo, [cockpit etc], eg, the 747, if the Asobo aircraft is not installed then the 3rd party will not function properly. Found this out after 'clearing out' aircraft [Asobo], I wasn't using.
T43

I read your post and thought maybe that was the problem, but nope. I have the Asobo 747 installed and the P-3 (which uses the 747 cockpit) is not listed in the menu.

I guess I am just not able to fly the P-3 anymore. CRAP. NC

[DennyA]

Yeah, I gave up on portovers as they've always been problematic and it's reached the point where it's a miracle if they work at all. It's a shame, as the older planes look amazing in MSFS.

I tried keeping P3D around for my aircraft library there, but I just can't go back to those visuals or flight feel at this point.

[Navy Chief]

Yeah, I gave up on portovers as they've always been problematic and it's reached the point where it's a miracle if they work at all. It's a shame, as the older planes look amazing in MSFS.

I tried keeping P3D around for my aircraft library there, but I just can't go back to those visuals or flight feel at this point.

Yeah, I agree. But this isn't just any portover, as it was done by FS KBT, and I really like their work! NC

[DennyA]

Oh, I empathize completely! I loved FS_KBT's work on previous sims. The P-3, T-4, and I remember following the F-2A/B development right here on S-O and getting excited about its P3D release.

@KBT mentioned they'd look at a native MSFS P-3 down the road way back in 2020 if they could get the GMAX converted for MSFS, but the blog has been quiet for almost three years, so not overly optimistic.

[jmbiii]

NC, I don't mean to sound smart-alecky but, I just downloaded the P-3s (https://flightsim.to/file/19067/team...ries-ver-1-347).
Installed them - they all showed up - spawned the Navy P-3 on the ramp at Pax River - flew a scudrunner flight (stayed below the overcast @ 1200 ft) down the Chesapeake Bay - landed at NAS Norva - taxied to the ramp - and spent 6 or 7 minutes trying to shut down using the VC and finally control-shift-F1. Most of the controls work keyboard-wise. The VC def needs to be worked on. All in all, it brought back memories of times sitting between the pilots in VX-1 down at Boca Chica in the '60s.
I hope you get your install sorted out 'cause it's still a good plane - and the brakes work so you can plan a flight to Kaneohe.

[Navy Chief]

NC, I don't mean to sound smart-alecky but, I just downloaded the P-3s (https://flightsim.to/file/19067/team...ries-ver-1-347).
Installed them - they all showed up - spawned the Navy P-3 on the ramp at Pax River - flew a scudrunner flight (stayed below the overcast @ 1200 ft) down the Chesapeake Bay - landed at NAS Norva - taxied to the ramp - and spent 6 or 7 minutes trying to shut down using the VC and finally control-shift-F1. Most of the controls work keyboard-wise. The VC def needs to be worked on. All in all, it brought back memories of times sitting between the pilots in VX-1 down at Boca Chica in the '60s.
I hope you get your install sorted out 'cause it's still a good plane - and the brakes work so you can plan a flight to Kaneohe.

Nah, I don't take your comment as being smart-alecky; I just keep hoping I will have a revelation as to why this won't work for me. I remain optimistic, but so far no joy. NC