P8 Posiden

[gray eagle]

FSX Boeing P8-A Poseidon US Navy Package with Enhanced VC Model by TDS with advanced 737-800 VC added. The wonderful Boeing 737-700 from Project Opensky will be enjoyed by many more people who do not know how to install a VC into a FSX native model. The VC is the Alejandro Rojas Lucena/FSND fantastic revised Boeing 737-800 VC model. This VC model includes Working wipers (right mouse click on switch) with rain effect. Switches for LCD Screens, EICAS, PFD, MFT. Autobrake switch. Opening pilots window. Cabin Lights switch. Realistic FMC. Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), More Realistic night VC textures. There are custom Boeing sounds included for that extra realism. Use - Instrument panel - Util for ground vehicles, doors stairs, fuel truck, buses. Model is not modified in any way. Just the VC added and aircraft.cfg edited to allow correct VC views. TDS wonderful native FSX Boeing P8-A Poseidon model. See VC docs to get the best out of the VC and FMC. Assembled and prepared for FSX by Chris Evans.


http://simviation.com/1/browse-Military-57-0















Add the following camera views to the aircraft.cfg file:

[CameraDefinition.0]
Title="Left Wingtip View"
Guid={74F54B8A-3EC2-2D4E-8D10-B8F9D0F16ACC}
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=NONE
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=NONE
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=FALSE
InitialZoom=1.0
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=-52.5, 3.0, -17.0
InitialPbh=2.5, 0.0, 60
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.1]
Title="Right Wingtip View"
Guid={84F54B8A-3EC2-2D4E-8D10-B8F9D0F16ACC}
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=NONE
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=NONE
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=FALSE
InitialZoom=1.0
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=52.5, 3.0, -17.0
InitialPbh=2.5, 0.0, 300
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum



[CameraDefinition.2]
Title = "Right Wing"
Guid = {C690EAFD-223A-42d0-99E0-681ADF93BB59}
Description = View from the right wing tip looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.5
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 16.5, 3.0, -2.0
InitialPbh = 20, 0, 285
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect = FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.3]
Title = "Left Wing"
Guid = {f25dfa2e-fd2e-4b89-81e2-0575cbcb60de}
Description = View from the left wing tip looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.5
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -16.5, 3.0, -2.0
InitialPbh = 20, 0, 75
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect = No
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.4]
Title = "Landing Gear"
Guid = {96873AAD-621B-4C45-8A58-DEF7B7FCB051}
Description = View of the landing gear and left wing inboard flaps
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = .44
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -4.2, -1.2, -7
InitialPbh = -6, 0, 17
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.5]
Title = "Tail"
Guid = {5c1df273-034b-4e7f-953a-9d5e26f1646c}
Description = Looking forward from behind the aircraft
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = .75
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 0, 7.0, -35.0
InitialPbh =10, 0, 0
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum


[CameraDefinition.6]
Title=Tail2
Guid = {5c1df273-034b-4e7f-953a-9d5e26f1646c}
Description = Looking forward from behind the aircraft
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = .5
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -5, 7, -23
InitialPbh = 30, 0, 15
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.7]
Title = Flight Management System
Guid = {2C1CE261-4BEB-4da1-AC75-018B7963EE17}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = No
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = NO
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.65
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare = FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate = 20
HeadingPanRate = 60
InitialXyz = 0.55, 0.0, 0.55
InitialPbh = 80.0, 0, 0.0


[CameraDefinition.8]
Title = First Officer
Guid = {b3df6031-921c-4cd1-a7f6-36629fed5cd1}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = Yes
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = NO
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.4
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare = FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate = 20
HeadingPanRate = 60
InitialXyz = 1.08, 0.0, 0.0
InitialPbh = 7.1, 0, 0.0

[CameraDefinition.9]
Title=Right Side Window
Guid = {54F54B8A-3EC2-2D4E-8D10-B8F9D0F16ACC}
Description = View of the right wing from the passenger cabin
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.8
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 3.2, 1.8, -5
InitialPbh = 5, 0, 100
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.10]
Title=Left Side Window
Guid = {0ae3f864-da10-4e5a-977c-b9bba47d6f7a}
Description = View of the left wing from the passenger cabin
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.8
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -3.2, 1.8, -5
InitialPbh = 5, 0, 260
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.11]
Title = "Front Left View"
Guid = {13141715-1224-4b33-04A0-5EC10965204C}
Description = Left view
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -8.0, 2.5, 50
InitialPbh = -3, 0, 166
XyzAdjust = TRUE
xyzRate=6
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.12]
Title = "Front Right View"
Guid = {049dba55-a787-30a0-7ec0-089a485500be}
Description = Right view
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom= 1.0
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz=15,2.5, 50
InitialPbh= 0,0,212
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum


[CameraDefinition.13]
Title = "Rear Left View"
Guid = {B7338058-C6D7-4623-A078-2D42087B0620}
Description = Left View
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -14.0, 2.5, -50.0
InitialPbh = 0, 0, 29
XyzAdjust = TRUE
xyzRate=6
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.14]
Title = "Rear Right View"
Guid={DF40A5DF-A129-4117-8075-9F4FA6DBFE2C}
Description = Right View
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz =17, 2.5,-50
InitialPbh =-6, 0,-34
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.15]
Title=Left Engine View
Guid={E4F8DA49-C99E-40ae-8467-AC874BB497B6}
Description=Left Engine As Seen From Flightdeck
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=1.00
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz= -3.014, 1.046, 23.813 // -2.414, 1.046, 23.813
InitialPbh=5, 0, 215
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.16]
Title=Right Engine view
Guid={C3CD1BAC-B511-4557-B3CE-C5F6EAD00807}
Description=Right Engine As Seen From Flightdeck
Origin=Center
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=FALSE
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=FALSE
Track=None
ShowAxis=FALSE
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=1.00
ShowWeather=Yes
InitialXyz= 3.014, 1.046, 23.813 // 2.414, 1.046, 23.813
InitialPbh=5, 0, 145
XyzAdjust=TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum


[CameraDefinition.000]
Title = "Center Pedistal"
Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-2E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = No
SnapPbhAdjust = None
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = None
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.50
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = No
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0.5, 0.0, 0.0
InitialPbh=80, 0, 0



[CameraDefinition.001]
Title=Right Seat
Guid={8ff6c134-098d-409f-baec-caba3f683f98}
Origin=Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect=YES
SnapPbhAdjust=Swivel
SnapPbhReturn=False
PanPbhAdjust=Swivel
PanPbhReturn=False
Track=None
ShowAxis=YES
AllowZoom=TRUE
InitialZoom=.75
SmoothZoomTime=2.0
ZoomPanScalar=1.0
ShowWeather=Yes
XyzAdjust=TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category=Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=1.2, 0.0, 0.0
InitialPbh=0, 0, 0







[CameraDefinition.002]
Title = "Overhead Panel"
Guid = {4ca337db-ae88-4c5f-96ea-ddebbd2a86fe}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = No
SnapPbhAdjust = None
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = None
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.45
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0.5, 0.0, 0.0
InitialPbh=-40.0, 0, 0

[rsgunner]

Thanks for the work.

Now only if there was a real paint kit.

Russ

[gray eagle]

Thanks for the work.

Now only if there was a real paint kit.

Russ

Maybe the author could be contacted for one. In the readme it says Full credit goes to TDS (formerly Project Opensky) for the model. Maybe This TDS or opensky has the paint kit.
It was Assembled and prepared for FSX by Chris Evans (no contact info)

[gray eagle]

Found a link to Project Opensky. I think all their work was for the FS9 version of the 737-800.



http://poskyarchive.com/category/boeing/b737-800/

[AndyG43]

Thanks for the work.

Now only if there was a real paint kit.

Russ

It looks as though the TDS 737-800 paint kit will work on this model, with a few alterations (windows mainly). I'm attempting to whip up an RAF repaint for FS9 (but would be equally applicable for FSX I guess), the main problem is that the fuselage .PSD is one piece, so I just need to work out how to cut it up correctly to be sure it works.

[rsgunner]

Looks like you would need to build a good psd kit ala Carenado.

Russ

[gray eagle]

Add this camera view to the P8 aircraft cfg in the camera cockpit section and number accordingly.

[CameraDefinition.XXX]
Title = "Cockpit Overview"
Guid = {1E144D7A-00E2-4f32-898D-2E6E85E4FDC9}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = YES
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = YES
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = .3
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=.45, .4, -.8
InitialPbh=30, 0, 0




There are others at this link that show winglets but that should be a moot issue as the Navy P8 has none.

here is the link for other cam view as needed.

http://www.fstipsandaddons.com/downl...g-737-800.html

[gray eagle]

It looks as though the TDS 737-800 paint kit will work on this model, with a few alterations (windows mainly). I'm attempting to whip up an RAF repaint for FS9 (but would be equally applicable for FSX I guess), the main problem is that the fuselage .PSD is one piece, so I just need to work out how to cut it up correctly to be sure it works.

Andy,

That would be awesome if a paint kit could be done for the FSX side. I'm not much into tubes but once in awhile one comes along and gets my attention.
Would be interesting to see what kind of Navy P8 VP paints come churning out. I don't know how many of the P3 squadrons converted as of now but eventually they will
all get them.

[henrystreet]

Nice link to simviation. I did the tedious merge with the default 737 and love this big tube. Will def try the ChrisE one.

[CG_1976]

I'd love to have one fictitious USCG P8 for Jim's Corpus CGAS Scenery

[gray eagle]

I notice that the fan blades stop long before the engine sounds fade. I wonder if it's a propeller moi issue that needs to be changed to put things more in synch?


This is with the Chris E version I linked above ^.

[henrystreet]

really liking the way Chris has integrated the FMC into the VC. but....looks like the utility panel is not the one for the P-8A.

Here is the one from the hand merge model on flightsim.com with the weps ->

[jeansy]

really liking the way Chris has integrated the FMC into the VC. but....looks like the utility panel is not the one for the P-8A.

Here is the one from the hand merge model on flightsim.com with the weps ->

I've seen a few pics where people have merged the pmdg vc into this with extra popup windows for the animations

[StormILM]

I have read some say that the PMDG 737 VC cannot be merged with other models but I have seen videos where it has. If I could get my hands on reliable information on how to do it and if that process is NOT a piracy hack, I would be glad to do it and update the FDE to get it in spec closer to the PMDG. I'm not looking to create a EULA issue but only for "personal" usage.

[jeansy]

I have read some say that the PMDG 737 VC cannot be merged with other models but I have seen videos where it has. If I could get my hands on reliable information on how to do it and if that process is NOT a piracy hack, I would be glad to do it and update the FDE to get it in spec closer to the PMDG. I'm not looking to create a EULA issue but only for "personal" usage.

I haven't tried to merge it, so I can't help

Might have a try but knowing my attention span if it doesn't work in 10mins it will never happen

[Blackbird686]

I've seen a few pics where people have merged the pmdg vc into this with extra popup windows for the animations

I did that with my copy of the Poseidon, I use Ken Wigginton's FSX Military B737NG panel and put that small utility weapons panel into a separate window pop-up, but it zaps the "Garrett FMC", even tho I have it defined in the panel config, and the gauge is set up properly, and it works in other TDS models....

BB686

[gray eagle]

I'm surprised to see this topic as a stickie.

Glad to see some talent chime in an offer to make this puppy even better. Will be especially happy to see the repaints as they evolve.

If anyone wants to make better interior/exterior views that would be appreciated. I grabbed some from flightsim.com
forum that were done for a 747 and tried them.

I also posted a link to some cam views for a 737 that I think would work as well.

http://www.fstipsandaddons.com/downl...g-737-800.html

Thanks to all for their time in making any future improvements.

[henrystreet]

really liking the way Chris has integrated the FMC into the VC. but....looks like the utility panel is not the one for the P-8A.

Here is the one from the hand merge model on flightsim.com with the weps ->

Getting the P-8 utilty panel into ChrisE's package was remarkably easy....I just copied the "TDS_util" folder from panel folder of the flightsim.com hand merge package into ChrisE package. Overwrite as necessary.

Now I have the FMC and can drop the weps.

[gray eagle]

I am unable to see this panel even though I updated that panel folder. I am using the ChrisE version of the P8 and copied over the contents of the TDS Util folder. Was that folder and its contents
to be copied over only. I am confused now.

Is there some kind of ctrl + key that will show this panel? I can see those bmp files ^ in the folder they just don't show in the cockpit.


Edit: it works now. Thanks for the help. All those torps and buoys launched as advertised.

Here is a link to another 737 800 sound that I tried and it comes highly recommended

http://poskyarchive.com/category/boeing/b737-800/


It was done b a guy named Emil Serafino
This sound package has been designed exclusively for the POSKY 737NG model and is suitable for the following aircraft:

737-600
737-700
737-800
737-900
C-40
P-8 Poseidon

[jeansy]

Found the PMDG merge

http://simviation.com/1/search?submi...+users&x=0&y=0

[StormILM]

Matt, the merge works perfectly!

I only need to figure out how to get the weapon bay to open as the normal shift+1,2,3,4 has no effect.

[jeansy]

Matt, the merge works perfectly!

I only need to figure out how to get the weapon bay to open as the normal shift+1,2,3,4 has no effect.

I would say find the popup gauge that was highlighted above and insert it as a new pop up

Im yet to do it, but thats what i would do

[jetjam619]

Can anyone tell me hoe to drop torpedoes??????? Thank you

[DennyA]

Weird... I hit this topic late (been busy!) and don't see the P-8 on that Simviation page now.

[Navy Chief]

Weird... I hit this topic late (been busy!) and don't see the P-8 on that Simviation page now.

Just do do a search for Poseidon in Simviation. You will find it easily. NC