C-97 wip

***gray eagle*** · October 16th, 2014, 15:03

Originally Posted by TuFun

Inside a KC-97L tour by a boomer veteran...

Very informative vid. This guy must of lowered the boom quite a few times in his day. I didn't know that the Flight engineer controlled the actual fuel transfer. The boomer just made sure
that the boom was positioned or guided to the plane that needed fuel. I wonder if the boomer job went to senior enlisted or Officers.

**mjahn** · October 20th, 2014, 08:20

Hey, we've got taxilights and crew door. BUT the question is, what is on that decal next to the door?? Educated guesses anyone?

**TuFun** · October 20th, 2014, 11:01

Some further work on the sounds.

**dvj** · October 20th, 2014, 11:39

Originally Posted by mjahn

Hey, we've got taxilights and crew door. BUT the question is, what is on that decal next to the door?? Educated guesses anyone?

TuFun logo!

**dvj** · October 20th, 2014, 11:48

Originally Posted by TuFun

Some further work on the sounds.

This is going to be amazing! Well done TF!

**TuFun** · October 20th, 2014, 12:14

Originally Posted by dvj

TuFun logo!

I had to chuckle on that one! I think it has to do with the controls on the door when it's up as you can see the labels above the handle. Probably upside down as the door is opened.

**TuFun** · October 20th, 2014, 15:18

Sound cone test for #3 engine and all four radials. The prop wash sound (wind) is running a little to fast here, the rparams settings adjustment needed. More testing to do.

**TuFun** · October 20th, 2014, 20:00

Video of the real deal... taxi/takeoff. The only video I could find with takoff.

**mjahn** · October 20th, 2014, 22:23

Great soundscapes, Tufun! As for the door, the lettering I have there at this point is "one person only on steps" but that's for lack of any exact info. It may be as you say, some inverted lettering saying "to open turn handle and push" or something like that.

Re the logo, nice try, dvj! You're not very far off, it's to do with a person related to flight simming. Oh, and a bit of pop music is in there as well... nudge nudge wink wink?

**OleBoy** · October 21st, 2014, 06:05

Ted, your persistence shows. The mods to the sounds have a nice flow as you transition.
Ever try making sound files from scratch, for a helicopter?

**TuFun** · November 14th, 2014, 17:33

Flown over the beautiful island Corsica!

**strykerpsg** · November 14th, 2014, 20:32

Such a great model and iconic aircraft to portray. Looking at the latest videos, how many variants do you plan on developing? I've seen some pics with the turbojet and other's without.

I bought the A2A 377 and just never got into it, too much work getting the engine settings right, for me anyway. I really like this one though as some systems really seem to be simplified and I very much like the A2A refueling area and working underside lights and effects. Superb job!

**JimmyRFR** · November 14th, 2014, 20:58

Great video. Really looking forward to this!

**stansdds** · November 15th, 2014, 02:59

Originally Posted by strykerpsg

Such a great model and iconic aircraft to portray. Looking at the latest videos, how many variants do you plan on developing? I've seen some pics with the turbojet and other's without. I bought the A2A 377 and just never got into it, too much work getting the engine settings right, for me anyway. I really like this one though as some systems really seem to be simplified and I very much like the A2A refueling area and working underside lights and effects. Superb job!

That is the reason for aircraft of that era having a pilot, copilot, and flight engineer and the reason I limit myself to single and twin engined aircraft. A2A makes great aircraft and Accusim adds tons of realism, but realism of that level when multiplied by the number of engines and systems to be monitored can quickly overwhelm one person. I do think that Manfred is doing an outstanding job with developing this C-97 and TuFun's sounds are audio artistry. This is payware level of quality.

**Pepere** · November 15th, 2014, 04:47

ya, I have the A2A version and cannot fly it with out the engines burning up and I don't even have the full like real version?

David

**TuFun** · November 16th, 2014, 13:56

Originally Posted by Pepere

ya, I have the A2A version and cannot fly it with out the engines burning up and I don't even have the full like real version?

David

It's a compelling aircraft to fly. When I first flew her, I would burn the engine by the time I got to the end of the runway... lots of fire and smoke!

I didn't fully understand the cowls and cooling flaps this thing has back then. Now it's no problem after keeping an eye on the engineering panel before takeoff. Remember to set your cowls a 2 or 3 setting open. Also after takeoff pull your engines back into climbing setting and after you reaching cruise altitude set for cruise settings. I usually set mine around 2100-2200 rpm and 40'

Also is your virtual engineer set on? This video may explain some features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgrzvfm9XIo

**TuFun** · November 16th, 2014, 14:04

Having some fun with the start sequence and full power run, then swing to the right for cruise power.

***manfredc3*** · November 18th, 2014, 09:51

Great sounds Tufun,

Would be an awesome Christmas gift if released around that time. We can only hope you and Manfred are in the final stages.

**fliger747** · November 18th, 2014, 09:57

A good flight engineer is as important as a good gas passer in surgery! Without one you don't get too far. I don't know if it is still there but there was one in McMinnville Oregon at the airport, impressive cockpit at least as far as the FE position goes.

Cheers. Tom

**Pepere** · November 18th, 2014, 10:17

Originally Posted by TuFun

It's a compelling aircraft to fly. When I first flew her, I would burn the engine by the time I got to the end of the runway... lots of fire and smoke!

I didn't fully understand the cowls and cooling flaps this thing has back then. Now it's no problem after keeping an eye on the engineering panel before takeoff. Remember to set your cowls a 2 or 3 setting open. Also after takeoff pull your engines back into climbing setting and after you reaching cruise altitude set for cruise settings. I usually set mine around 2100-2200 rpm and 40'

Also is your virtual engineer set on? This video may explain some features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgrzvfm9XIo

Is that still true if I don't have the Accu-Sim version?

David