Flysimware - Bell 47G And Sioux H-13 Rev. 1.9 Released

**Terry** · July 6th, 2015, 04:44

Mine is set as helicopter everywhere including several places in the air file. This model had at least two updates and I believe at least one had something to do with the sound.

**DaveB** · July 6th, 2015, 04:54

Yup.. the original soundset for it (which I have) is a jet. They actually sound really good for the 47 too but there are only something like 3 or 4 sounds in the set.
EDIT: Dammit.. ref's above should be for the Alpha S-55 NOT S51. It's one of those days!!
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**Terry** · July 6th, 2015, 04:59

Mine sounds just like the 47 from the old tv show Whirlybirds which was a favorite of mine so I am quite happy with it. The Bell 47J2 is also available which was also on the tv show.

**DaveB** · July 6th, 2015, 05:18

Yeah.. I like the 47J. I have an FS9 version knocking around somewhere (could be FS8) painted up as it appeared in Thunderball

It'd be nice to have a new 'native' version

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**rdaniell** · July 6th, 2015, 06:57

I swapped my JF S-300 sound file for the R-22 file. Now I have a really good sounding H-13. There are definite sound changes with throttle setting. With what Bjoern has just written in my post on increasing wav volume, I think I will attempt to adjust the full throttle volume just a little. Dang

it! Once I get started with something like this, it seems like I just want to keep tweaking

.

RD

**DaveB** · July 6th, 2015, 07:04

hahahahahaha..

I've left the Alpha S55 running but have swapped the main internal and external files for those I picked up in one of the Bell47 downloads. It's a bit of a mix but definitely NOT an R22.
I forgot I had the JF S-300 too.. its not installed at the moment.

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**rdaniell** · July 6th, 2015, 07:36

It's time to quit tweaking and go fly this helicopter. I think I'll make some runs

between my Battalion Aide scenery and my MASH scenery.

RD

**olderndirt** · July 6th, 2015, 07:56

Originally Posted by DaveB

Hello Mate

Yes.. you can find it here.. http://www.cbfsim.co.uk/cbfs_bb/view...hp?f=9&t=17009

I've just checked the download link and it still works

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DaveB

Thank you, sir.

**Paul Anderson** · July 6th, 2015, 08:12

The sound set I am using I believe came from Hovercontrol, Bell47G2pistonkit.

http://www.hovercontrol.com/cgi-bin/...0&y=0&bool=and

**DaveB** · July 6th, 2015, 08:30

Originally Posted by Paul Anderson

The sound set I am using I believe came from Hovercontrol, Bell47G2pistonkit.

http://www.hovercontrol.com/cgi-bin/...0&y=0&bool=and

Cheers Paul.. bagged a copy and will have a look now

EDIT: Well bless my soul.. another version of the R22 soundset! I see the original Bell47 sounds in there but there's no reference to them in the sound.cfg. It's possible they've been renamed of course.

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**rdaniell** · July 6th, 2015, 08:45

Originally Posted by DaveB

Cheers Paul.. bagged a copy and will have a look now

EDIT: Well bless my soul.. another version of the R22 soundset! I see the original Bell47 sounds in there but there's no reference to them in the sound.cfg. It's possible they've been renamed of course. ATB DaveB

Since I first looked at this thread, I have tried numerous sound sets. The only one that changes with throttle setting (I suppose to be correct: collective setting.),
is the JF S-300. Since I have that helicopter in my FSX hanger, that's the sound I'm the most happy using. Of course, like everything else flight sim related, sounds are a matter of personal taste.

If you don't have the JF S-300, may I recommend OBIO's enhanced sounds for the R-22 found here at the Outhouse. Just search FS2004 sounds with OBIO as author. They are louder with a deeper sound.

RD

**rdaniell** · July 6th, 2015, 09:59

Now that I'm happy with the sound set, I took my Air America Bell 47 for a little trip to a "secret" location. Can't tell you where because you know what I would have to do to you if I did...

RD

**YoYo** · July 6th, 2015, 10:39

If You want to read more about H-13:

Old series of Squadron Signal - Mini in action. Many nice pictures from Korea and Vietnam, H-13 with gun too:

**Paul Anderson** · July 6th, 2015, 12:50

Originally Posted by DaveB

Cheers Paul.. bagged a copy and will have a look now

EDIT: Well bless my soul.. another version of the R22 soundset! I see the original Bell47 sounds in there but there's no reference to them in the sound.cfg. It's possible they've been renamed of course.

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DaveB

Curious as to what you are seeing. The only sound files that are in there are R22 prefixed, they have been edited and not the R22 original wav files.
If you use explorer and click on the r22_rpm1_motor.wav to play it, it is a piston engine. The same wav file in the R22 sound folder is very different.

I just downloaded the piston kit and checked the sound folder, and it is the one I am using in the FlySimware Bell, and there are no Bell47 references or files in there outside of extb47.wav and intb47.wav. Folder looks like this:

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The only other mod I have made is to the panel.cfg to add the blade slap sound.

**DaveB** · July 6th, 2015, 13:26

Originally Posted by Paul Anderson

Curious as to what you are seeing. The only sound files that are in there are R22 prefixed, they have been edited and not the R22 original wav files.
If you use explorer and click on the r22_rpm1_motor.wav to play it, it is a piston engine. The same wav file in the R22 sound folder is very different.

I just downloaded the piston kit and checked the sound folder, and it is the one I am using in the FlySimware Bell, and there are no Bell47 references or files in there outside of extb47.wav and intb47.wav. Folder looks like this:

The only other mod I have made is to the panel.cfg to add the blade slap sound.

OK Paul.. I saw r22 and presumed it was 'another' copy (note.. the original was a jet profile so the piston sounds off the R22 would make sense on a piston helicopter). I did add that they may have been changed/renamed. The Bell47 files aren't referenced in the sound.cfg so unless I've lost the plot.. you won't hear them

In the meantime.. I've tried the S300 files and I don't care for them much. They seem to be louder versions of the R22.
To be honest.. I have more sound folders in the FSW47 now, I really must get rid of them all and start anew! I'll plop the piston kit set in as you've said they are different

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**rdaniell** · July 6th, 2015, 13:55

I'm pretty confident that most of you'll that are messing with the Bell 47's sound set know that you can mix and match wav files just so long as they are named correctly. OBIO's louder sounds are named r22_xxx_xx. They are just rotor sounds. I just swapped out his rotor sounds for my JF S-300 rotor sounds. I now have a nice little slapping sound as it passes by in the fly past mode. I still prefer the JF S-300 motor sounds as they change depending upon the throttle (collective) setting.

RD

**YoYo** · July 7th, 2015, 04:39

It was missing for me in this set

Near the finish. The skin recived weathering effects, colour, new (maintenance) stencils, markings and insignia, new jacket (according period) of pilot. H-13G, Korea 1958.

**DaveB** · July 7th, 2015, 04:41

That's smashing YoYo. I'd love a copy should you release it

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***jmbiii*** · July 7th, 2015, 05:28

Originally Posted by YoYo

Do You have more pictures of this? In dev. set no any skin of US Army from this period of clean H-13 Sioux (MASH only).
I can do a skin.

This is the only photo I have of my Dad's H-13. It was scanned in years ago. I will see if I can find the slide and do a better copy with a bit more up to date equipment.
Photo was taken at the Winchester, Virginia airport (KOKV) when they only had grass runways. My father and a mechanic had flown up from Washington where he was stationed at the Pentagon.

**rdaniell** · July 7th, 2015, 06:54

Headed back to the Battalion Aide Station for more causalities.

RD

**rdaniell** · July 7th, 2015, 09:51

...did any of you'll have the earlier version of this helicopter? I do and was wondering what, if any, changes were made. I know the pilot figure is different but, unless there are other changes, I can't see the need to purchase the newer version. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

RD

***Roger*** · July 7th, 2015, 10:49

Originally Posted by rdaniell

...did any of you'll have the earlier version of this helicopter? I do and was wondering what, if any, changes were made. I know the pilot figure is different but, unless there are other changes, I can't see the need to purchase the newer version. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

RD

Isn't the update available to previous purchasers?

**rdaniell** · July 7th, 2015, 11:05

Originally Posted by Roger

Isn't the update available to previous purchasers?

Roger, I'm not sure. I'll have to see if I can find who I bought mine from and check my account.

RD

**YoYo** · July 7th, 2015, 11:13

Originally Posted by rdaniell

Roger, I'm not sure. I'll have to see if I can find who I bought mine from and check my account.

RD

Now is the version 2.1 from Flighsimware.

**DaveB** · July 7th, 2015, 11:20

You'll find a link in 'Updates for anything FSX' giving details of the latest version. I can't find anything within the model to indicate which version it is but according to the FSW site.. the latest is Rev2.1. If in doubt.. download it again from your vendor

EDIT: Beaten by YoYo!! BTW.. that revision date is 10 Dec 2014

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