SimWorks Studios F-4B Phantom II

***fsafranek*** · February 23rd, 2016, 21:50

Originally Posted by Montie

Curious if anybody has tried the beta in P3D v3.1?

That is down the road. Because of the extra files installed as part of the beta we haven't been encouraged to test it in FSX-Steam yet either.

***gray eagle*** · February 25th, 2016, 06:08

Since I last made comments here about the plane going into a skid when landing, discover any solutions. I have made my concern knows on their forum and most folks there haven't had this issue yet
some here have. I disconnected my joystick and experienced same issue. Like a hog on ice. NWS is not incorporated yet but coming in future release.
When I land the Virtavia (freeware) F4, it lands and stops in a straight line with no swerving. I've even tried to assimulate a take off run and almost halfway down runway, tap the trigger (brakes)
on my stick and notice the speed is slowly reduced, then at about 80 knots, squeeze the brakes, and it will veer to the right and do a 180, like it blew a tire.

Just checking here to see if anyone who also had this issue found a solution.

As an aside, I notice that the stock F-18 has same brake issues and have been on other forums where they share same issue.

Video here is of a F18 that skids as it blew a tire but this illustrated what kind of landing the stock F-18 (FSX) does, SMW same thing.

***gray eagle*** · February 25th, 2016, 07:35

Here is a video of an F-18 (FSX) in a ground loop. This illustrates the ground looping I experience in the SWS F4B

**dhazelgrove** · February 25th, 2016, 11:41

You're comparing what is basically an FS9 FDE with a totally FSXA-native new one. Please be a little patient with the developers.

Dave

***gray eagle*** · February 25th, 2016, 16:17

One my own initiative, I think I may of found the solution. I made this known to Alex as well on his forum.
What I did was change the flight model settings from easy to realistic and ticked the auto rudder and for now that seems to work.
To quote Alex: WOW!!! I was just looking for videos that illustrated what is known as the ground looping effect to get my message across.
I wasn't going for the apples to oranges comparison.

Originally Posted by dhazelgrove

You're comparing what is basically an FS9 FDE with a totally FSXA-native new one. Please be a little patient with the developers.

Dave

***Cees Donker*** · February 25th, 2016, 20:51

That's why I didn't notice it: my sliders are fully to the right, I work with a rudder pedals and a HOTAS.

Cees

**dhazelgrove** · February 26th, 2016, 08:34

Dave

**mikewmac** · February 26th, 2016, 09:28

Great screenshots!

***Cees Donker*** · February 26th, 2016, 12:08

Ow! That's looking good!

Cees

**panos** · February 26th, 2016, 15:03

The F-4B patch will be probably released this weekend, taking care of the three major issues reported so far. Our testers have been giving it a run for its money this past week.
Additionally, a small but significant update to TacPack stuff is included. Uploading the revised tactical manuals right now. It is important to know that TacPack functionality will NOT be available in servers with TP anti-cheating enabled with the current version.

We have also added a new livery, VF-151 as it appeared on USS Coral Sea on October 6th 1965!

The patch will be followed within a few days by the installer for USS Coral Sea.

P.S.: The payload manager has been switched to Shift+1

Panos

**Dman** · February 26th, 2016, 17:40

Still only FSX?

**SiR_RiPPER** · February 27th, 2016, 00:37

Originally Posted by Dman

Still only FSX?

Yes, only FSX:A for the time being.

**Peg o my heart** · February 27th, 2016, 01:22

Originally Posted by panos

The F-4B patch will be probably released this weekend, taking care of the three major issues reported so far. Our testers have been giving it a run for its money this past week.
Additionally, a small but significant update to TacPack stuff is included. Uploading the revised tactical manuals right now. It is important to know that TacPack functionality will NOT be available in servers with TP anti-cheating enabled with the current version.

We have also added a new livery, VF-151 as it appeared on USS Coral Sea on October 6th 1965!

The patch will be followed within a few days by the installer for USS Coral Sea.

P.S.: The payload manager has been switched to Shift+1

Panos

Your course of action is very responsive for a beta product. I rarely found it in other beta-claim phase. Great job. And hopefully the fix includes a lite texturing.

**SiR_RiPPER** · February 27th, 2016, 02:16

Originally Posted by Peg o my heart

And hopefully the fix includes a lite texturing.

It will include one, at a loss of some minor details.

***Cees Donker*** · February 28th, 2016, 13:04

Not this weekend......... Take your time guys, I know it's a lot of work. I appreciate what you are doing. Been trapping the beta a lot! A great plane already even gets better!

Cees

**xpelekis** · February 29th, 2016, 00:34

...and while most interest focus on carriers, we shouldn't neglect the Marines...

"Today's assignment is escort of a B-52 coming in for landing at Da Nang AirBase..."

**SiR_RiPPER** · February 29th, 2016, 11:49

Two letters only...

W-O-W!

***Cees Donker*** · February 29th, 2016, 11:54

Jeez, Alex, for a moment I thought you were going to announce the update..........

Cees

**SiR_RiPPER** · February 29th, 2016, 11:58

Originally Posted by Cees Donker

Jeez, Alex, for a moment I thought you were going to announce the update..........

Cees

It's uploading as I type these lines, at turtle speed though. It should be up in a few hours.

**harrybasset** · February 29th, 2016, 12:04

I bought the Phantom today expecting to get a package with updates included but cannot complete installation as there is still a difficulty with Microsoft Visual Redistributable or whatever. I would like to be able to install this product but can't see it spelt out anywhere what I need to do. Please can some kind person explain in simple terms what I need to do?

**mikewmac** · February 29th, 2016, 12:24

Originally Posted by SiR_RiPPER

Two letters only...

W-O-W!

I'll double that!

**SiR_RiPPER** · February 29th, 2016, 12:32

Originally Posted by harrybasset

I bought the Phantom today expecting to get a package with updates included but cannot complete installation as there is still a difficulty with Microsoft Visual Redistributable or whatever. I would like to be able to install this product but can't see it spelt out anywhere what I need to do. Please can some kind person explain in simple terms what I need to do?

XMLTools requires that VC++2010 is installed on your computer. If it detects a newer version, Microsoft has made it so you cannot install the 2010 one. In that case, you can go to your add/remove programs screen and check if it is already in there. If it is you can ignore the error.

For documented issues & support, please register over at http://simworksstudios.com/forum/index.php

***Cees Donker*** · February 29th, 2016, 22:27

The update works for me! Got significant better FRS! I even turned of the overclocking and still have very decent framerates! Thanks SWS!

Cees

**harrybasset** · March 1st, 2016, 11:30

Alex has kindly put me on the right road and I have installed the update without my previous problems. Thank you Alex, it's now up to me to master this Phantom and get the best out of your excellent creation.