B-17 Accusim Released!!!

[Scratch]

It even comes with foggers that you can adjust with the mixture control! I just flew over jmigs house and killed all the mosquitos in his backyard. Smoke 'em if you got 'em.

My engineer is not amused

This is the best a/c I've ever bought by far. Of course I am partial to the B-17, but dang this sucker is beautiful. The exterior is just plain gorgeous! I've never had so much fun switch flippin and button mashin'.:salute:

[Snuffy]

Now if we can just get a B-24 with Accu-sim

[Shylock]

Damn you Snuffy lol. Now I want the B-24 as well. We can hope.

[OleBoy]

I'd like nothing better than to be enjoying the B-17 with everyone that's been flying it. I don't have the actual B-17. But I got the Accusim Expansion!!! Whoopie!!! I was so anxious I just started going through checkout. When I got it downloaded I was all pimply. Problem was, I have to buy the actual B-17 to use it. HAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Oh well. The 15th will get here eventually

[CG_1976]

Err a B-29 Accu-sim would make me very happy pilot.

[CodyValkyrie]

Err a B-29 Accu-sim would make me very happy pilot.

There's the Stratocruiser 377. It's one and a half B-29's . Literally. They fused two and a half B-29 fuselages together to make those planes.

[Snaker]

I'm sure noone would care if you didn't talk about it or distribute the mods.

Just wondering.... will probably have to get this one. It looks like a great plane! Thanks for the replys.

:ernae:

[MudMarine]

What would be cool: MudMarine opinion. Voice activated checklists, pilot (me) says, "Engine start checklist", the co-copilot responds "Check" then begins to read off the procedures you need to follow it get her fired up. I think it would make life in the pit much better so I can concentrate on getting bombs on the target!

[Roadburner440]

You know Mudmarine it's funny you mention that. If you look at the FS2Crew site (might not be you thing commercial liners I don't know) but they are coming out with a package for the PMDG J41 that is totally voice activated. http://www.fs2crew.com/cart/news/43/...rrival%21.html So people are actively working on this technology for FSX. I myself might feel a little embarassed talking to a computer though, so I myself am not so sure about it. It is a cool feature though.

[MudMarine]

I'm NOT a fan of tube-liners at all, but any move forward in simming is great! I've used voice activation before (IL-2). It is strange talking to your computer (computer on) but i got used to it. I just think it would be cool to have all your stations on the B-17 report in when you asked "All stations report". They could report damage etc....just some thoughts! To me it's about REALSIM and real pilots do communicate with their crews.

[papab]

Anyone else having a problem connecting with A2A forums?

Rick

[Ian Warren]

Most are going to say yeah yeah Have a lot off these in New Zealand ... not sure they can skip .. Accisim B17 ... Hmmm im very impressed , current just the simple low alt stuff .. really getting a feel for the aircraft , Im running a DX10 system , the detail ,least to make sure you don't cut yourself on the metal stampings .. course the cowl flaps have been off interest , prop dynamics also equal here .... just loving it
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[Snuffy]

Anyone else having a problem connecting with A2A forums?

Rick

Nope, works fine for me ... sorry

[txnetcop]

Nope I'm on there right now. Clear your cookies on your browser and see what happens
Ted
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[Kowalski65]

What would be cool: MudMarine opinion. Voice activated checklists,

I have "VoiceBuddy" and although I cant get the damn thing to work at the moment(spends all day just "initialising" I think that you can set it up for this sort of thing if there is a keyboard key for each checklist (not sure it will work if you cant use a key,but use mouseclicks instead)


Andy

[trisager]

You know Mudmarine it's funny you mention that. If you look at the FS2Crew site (might not be you thing commercial liners I don't know) but they are coming out with a package for the PMDG J41 that is totally voice activated. http://www.fs2crew.com/cart/news/43/...rrival%21.html So people are actively working on this technology for FSX. I myself might feel a little embarassed talking to a computer though, so I myself am not so sure about it. It is a cool feature though.

Voice-command versions of FS2Crew are already available for various 737s and for the Leonardo Maddog. It works very well - feels strange at first, but quickly becomes as natural as talking to a Vatsim controller. Very immersive.

[TeiscoDelRay]

how are framerates on the average pc? Over cities,,over water, over forest?

[Kiwikat]

how are framerates on the average pc? Over cities,,over water, over forest?

I'm not sure what you consider an average PC but with my Q9550 & DDR2 system I get 60 fps (FPS unlocked w/VSYNC enabled) even over downtown Chicago. Over FTX Australia I averaged 50-55 FPS in the VC.

Put it this way- you would have to be running a P4 or older to get poor performance with this plane. I'm sure any decent Core 2 Duo would run it with ease.

[TeiscoDelRay]

Thanks very much,,yes the average pc today is yesterday's dream machine.
I am running a core duo at 3.33 and two 275 cards in sli. I use fs9 but have fx. I tried fx and found it ran slow so went back to 9 but willing to give it another good try for this plane.

[jankees]

downloading now....

[HercFan]

downloading now....

That's good news... Me feels we'll see some of your masterpieces soon! Well, once the paint kit is out.

I won't beg, but still hoping to see one day a PB-1G repaint (even if it comes with guns!)

http://www.uscg.mil/History/webaircraft/Boeing_PB1.pdf

[jankees]

so far, so good, first flight without too many mishaps, even made a very nice landing...wonderful stuff, I love the crew comments!

[daytonite_andy]

downloading now....

Good man!



Flew her for the first time tonight and was task saturated trying to get all four engines started...I had steamed up the cockpit windows by the time I made it to the runway (no really). Engines 3 and 4 are showing signs of detonation....oops

Can't wait for the next flight...going to take her to 30,000ft

She is one graceful bird. Well done A2A :ernae:

Andrew

[GypsyBaron]

Good man!



Flew her for the first time tonight and was task saturated trying to get all four engines started...I had steamed up the cockpit windows by the time I made it to the runway (no really). Engines 3 and 4 are showing signs of detonation....oops

Can't wait for the next flight...going to take her to 30,000ft

She is one graceful bird. Well done A2A :ernae:
Andrew

Those cockpit windows do slide open As a matter of fact you need them
open to be able to hear the "Clear Prop!" call before engaging the starter "mesh".

And on your way to 30K, be sure to slip the oxygen mask on or you will
"go to sleep" before reaching 20K or so

Paul

[daytonite_andy]

Those cockpit windows do slide open As a matter of fact you need them
open to be able to hear the "Clear Prop!" call before engaging the starter "mesh".

And on your way to 30K, be sure to slip the oxygen mask on or you will
"go to sleep" before reaching 20K or so

Paul

I knew about the windows but I must admit I forgot to check any oxygen was loaded on the first flight. I'm writing a checklist for myself right now so that doesn't happen again .

Andrew