Virtavia: More older Alphasim titles to be released as freeware

[hschuit]

Picked this up at http://www.virtavia.com/ :

Several older AlphaSim titles are being released as freeware in the coming days and weeks, starting with the EFA Typhoon package from 2006. For the first time, an FSX portover version is now an option. The FS9 HUD and radar were not compatible with FSX, but an all-new FSX flight model has been added. The original HUD is still mapped in, so users can add a suitable display of their choosing by amending the panel.cfg. The original FS9 sounds are included in both versions. These new freeware reelases will all be in the .msi autoinstaller format for easy installion. The Typhoon is available now, just head over to the Freeware pages : Virtavia Freeware Site

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[Stickshaker]

This sounds very good! Thanks for sharing. Does anyone know a manual or something for replacing the HUD with a collimated one, for example the Aerosoft F-16 HUD or the one of Dino's Goshawk? I fiddled around with panel.cfg’s of several aircraft in the past, but with little or no success. Is there some sort of standard procedure for changing HUDs?

[merida72]

I just installed

but don't activate ... and i cannot see in the window list...

[mal998]

Make sure you point the installer at your current FSX installation. If you have inadvertantly installed it to the wrong folder and want to re-install it you must first uninstall it through Windows, then re-install it.

[thefrog]

It didn't show up on my aircraft window list either. That was because many entries in the aircraft.cfg file were wrong, e.g. the texture entries pointed to non-existent texture folders. Also the model entries did not correspond to the model folders (they had the words 'conning' added).

So in the aircraft .cfg I just made each 'texture=' entry blank and changed the 'model=' entries to match the model folders.

At least I can load the aircraft now!

Frog

[Stefano Zibell]

The prettiest hunter is the skies. Many internetz to Virtavia.

However, my VC goes solid blue when it rains, like somehow it's raining blue paint buckets. Anybody knows a way to fix it?

[mal998]

Try these entries....back up the original file first. Copy and paste these entries into your aicraft.cfg, overwriting the current aircraft entreis.

When Frank and I were working on these files we separated all the textures into individual folders and changed the aircraft.cfg to match. When I sent the aircraft.cfg to Virtavia I forgot to change it back to it's original state. I have re-worked the entries and all the versions should now show up under Alpha. Carl had an unusual way of putting all the textures into one folder.

If this still does not work let me know we'll try to get you squared away.

Sorry about the mix up!

[fltsim.0]
title=Conningsby Single Seater A to A/A to Ground
sim=EFT v2 tanks
model=SingleLoad
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K1
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=ZJ912
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation=Single seater, A to A/A to Ground
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail0.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.1]
title=Conningsby Single Seater Tanks/Missiles
sim=EFT v2
model=SingleClean
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K2
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=ZJ912
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
atc_heavy=0
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Single seater, Tanks/Missiles
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail1.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.2]
title=Conningsby Two Seater Clean
sim=EFT v2
model=TwoSeatClean
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K3
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=ZJ808
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Two-seater, clean
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail2.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.3]
title=Conningsby Two Seater Loaded
sim=EFT v2 bombs
model=TwoSeatLoaded
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K4
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=ZJ808
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Two-seater, loaded, AGM
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail3.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.4]
title=Conningsby Two Seater Loaded AIRAIR
sim=EFT v2 bombs
model=TwoSeatLoadedAIRAIR
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K5
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=ZJ808
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Two-seater, loaded, AAM
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail4.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.5]
title=Conningsby MultiPlayer
sim=EFT v2
model=Multiplayer
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K6
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=10
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= High FPS multiplayer version Frecce Tricolori
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail5.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.6]
title=German Two Seater AirAir
sim=EFT v2 missiles
model=LuftTwoSeatAirAir
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K7
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=9835
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Luftwaffe 2-str, loaded, AAM
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail6.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.7]
title=German Two Seater Loaded
sim=EFT v2 bombs tanks
model=LuftTwoSeatLoaded
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K8
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=9835
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Luftwaffe 2-str, loaded, AGM
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail7.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.8]
title=Italian Single Seater Loaded
sim=EFT v2 bombs tanks
model=ItalySingle
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K9
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=318
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Italian AF, loaded
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail8.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[fltsim.9]
title=Spanish Single Seater Loaded
sim=EFT v2 bombs tanks
model=SpainSingle
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=C.16-20
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=1191
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation= Spanish AF, loaded
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail9.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter
visual_damage=0

[mal998]

Here is a corrected setting for the 2D panel.

VIEW_FORWARD_DIR=10.000, 0.000, 0.000

I'm not seeing any issue in the VC when the rain is turned on.

Flight1 has a rain fix at their website, try this:

http://www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=library

[Stefano Zibell]

Flight1 has a rain fix at their website, try this:

http://www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=library

Thanks, that works.

[mal998]

thumbs up.

[DaveKDEN]

Very nice release! Can't see the HUD in the VC though???

[fsafranek]

Very nice release! Can't see the HUD in the VC though???

Did you read the comment about the HUD on the Virtavia website, repeated above?

[mal998]

We have addressed the issues stated above and uploaded new files to the server.

For those interested: down load the new package, uninstall the current version, then install the updated aircraft.

[DaveKDEN]

We have addressed the issues stated above and uploaded new files to the server.

For those interested: down load the new package, uninstall the current version, then install the updated aircraft.

Thanks!

[merida72]

Try these entries....back up the original file first. Copy and paste these entries into your aicraft.cfg, overwriting the current aircraft entreis.

When Frank and I were working on these files we separated all the textures into individual folders and changed the aircraft.cfg to match. When I sent the aircraft.cfg to Virtavia I forgot to change it back to it's original state. I have re-worked the entries and all the versions should now show up under Alpha. Carl had an unusual way of putting all the textures into one folder.

If this still does not work let me know we'll try to get you squared away.

Sorry about the mix up!

[fltsim.0]
title=Conningsby Single Seater A to A/A to Ground
sim=EFT v2 tanks
model=SingleLoad
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=eft_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=EF2K1
atc_airline=AIR FORCE
atc_flight_number=ZJ912
atc_parking_types=MIL_COMBAT
ui_manufacturer=ALPHA
ui_type=EFA Typhoon
ui_variation=Single seater, A to A/A to Ground
ui_typerole="Fighter-bomber"
ui_createdby=AlphaSim
ui_thumbnailfile=thumbnail0.jpg
description=The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly advanced, extremely maneuverable attack aircraft manufactured by a European consortium of several concerns. Said to have "carefree handling" by its manufacturers, the aircraft incorporates advanced avionics, weapons systems, and control systems. The aircraft is completely "fly by wire" with computers handling stability, maximum g force and wing loading at all times. Some stealth technology is used in the plane's construction, however, the plane is not a true stealth aircraft. Its "beyond visual range" attack capability is said to be second only to the Lockheed F-22A Raptor, which is considered a bona-fide stealth fighter.
visual_damage=0

[...]

Many Many Thanks!

[racartron]

I'm trying to lay off the "Missiles" for a while but the Typhoon is too good to pass up -- at least for now. I've made a few tweaks with the lights(Shockwave) and effects for those who are into that sort of thing.

Aircraft.cfg entries:

[effects]
wake = fx_wake
water = fx_spray
dirt = fx_tchdrt
concrete = fx_sparks
touchdown = fx_tiremark_6
contrail = fx_contrail_l
windshield_rain_effect_available = 1
startup=fx_dsb_JetStartHeat3 //Start-up Smoke + Heat Shimmer

[lights]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
light.0 = 4, 17.494, 0.00, 4.516, fx_vclight
light.1 = 3, -10.167, 18.271, -0.139, fx_shockwave_navgre_nl
light.2 = 3, -9.585, -18.401, -0.139, fx_shockwave_navred_nl
light.3 = 3, -22.769, 0.00, 11.064, fx_shockwave_navwhi_nl
light.4 = 1, 0.1, 0.0, 3.8, fx_shockwave_strobe_l_nl//fx_strobe (top, single-seater)
//light.4 = 1, 0.530, 0.0, 4.1, fx_shockwave_strobe_l_nl//fx_strobe (top, two-seater)
light.5 = 9, -18.0, -1.713, 0.196, fx_Virtav_reheat_EFA
light.6 = 9, -18.0, 1.713, 0.196, fx_Virtav_reheat_EFA
light.7 = 7, -14.075, 17.771, -0.132, fx_Virtav_contrail_EFA
light.8 = 7, -14.075, -17.88, -0.132, fx_Virtav_contrail_EFA
light.9 = 5, -0.000, 6.50, -2.639, fx_shockwave_landing_light_small_xenon //Landing Lights
light.10 = 5, -0.000, -6.50, -2.639, fx_shockwave_landing_light_small_xenon //Landing Lights

[SMOKESYSTEM]
//smoke.0 = -12.65, 14.84, -1.53, fx_Virtav_DisplaySmoke_EFA // from wingtip
//smoke.1 = -12.65, -14.84, -1.53, fx_Virtav_DisplaySmoke_EFA // from wingtip
//smoke.0 = -19.0, 1.75, 0.0, fx_Virtav_DisplaySmoke_EFA // from engine
//smoke.1 = -19.0, -1.75, 0.0, fx_Virtav_DisplaySmoke_EFA // from engine
smoke.0 = -19.0, 1.75, 0.0, fx_smoke_f6 // Optional "Dirty" Exhaust Trail
smoke.1 = -19.0, -1.75, 0.0, fx_smoke_f6 // Optional "Dirty" Exhaust Trail

[mal998]

Cool, Thanks!