FSX native AVRO Tutor

[Postbaer61]

I want to let you know, that i have converted Nigel's great AVRO 621 Tutor models to FSX native format,
which means, that it will work also in P3Dv4+

Nigel gave again his kind permission, to publish my conversions,
until he had done his own FSX Native version.

So here we go again

The conversions

https://www.mediafire.com/file/lu4m8...Part1.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/lu4m8o772rsdd1q/FSX_native_AVRO_Tutor_port_over_Part1.zip/file)

https://www.mediafire.com/file/cf7yf...Part2.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/cf7yf7p5zxfnynh/FSX_native_AVRO_Tutor_port_over_Part2.zip/file)

I have also updated the FSX native 621 and Trainer models
with a new smaller navlight effect, the new models have to
redownloaded .

https://www.mediafire.com/file/89wao..._over.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/89waosn4x9jrovw/FSX_native_AVRO_621_port_over.zip/file)

https://www.mediafire.com/file/prhth..._over.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/prhthk20bo00hhh/FSX_native_AVRO_621_Trainer_port_over.zip/file)

Cheers
Ulrich

[jankees]

Great! Thank you for your efforts and Nigel for his permission.
Off to download

[RobM]

Thank you very much Nigel and Ulrich! Again!!

One small blip in Ulrich's Tutor download (although it might just be a corrupt download on my part), but easily fixed:
the model.cowl cfg is incomplete, it only says:

[models]
normal=cowl

As a result, none of the planes using model=cowl will show. It should read:

[models]
normal=cowl_FSXn
interior=cowl_FSXn_int

Doing this small change, and all the model=cowl planes show just fine. Just in case anyone else is having this problem.

Thank you once again, these planes are just spectacular in P3Dv4.

-RobM

[blanston12]

Thank you very much Nigel and Ulrich!

I just came to report the cowl model problem and solution but RobM got here before me.

Great Aircraft!

[Postbaer61]

Arrgh, it seems it was a little too late yesterday.
Sorry for the circumstances, i have just correct this bug.
Thank you for the hint, Rob :wavey:

[RobM]

Sorry, something else with the model.cowl planes came up. I took a bit longer flight, and it looks like in the model.cowl, the exterior model "cowl_FSXn" may need a bit more fixing. While the model=cowl planes now appear, some of the exterior animations, like the ailerons and
the rudder, don't work. They do on the other models I've tried.

Thanks again for all your work Ulrich. It's just little fixes.

-RobM

[UnknownGuest12]

Just read post #3. Thanks RobM that solved my problem...

[RobM]

Sorry, something else with the model.cowl planes came up. I took a bit longer flight, and it looks like in the model.cowl, the exterior model "cowl_FSXn" may need a bit more fixing. While the model=cowl planes now appear, some of the exterior animations, like the ailerons and the rudder, don't work. They do on the other models I've tried.

Thanks again for all your work Ulrich. It's just little fixes.

-RobM

..and I just restarted the sim and all the model=cowl plane animations now seem to be working the way they should. Oh well <scratches head>.
maybe it was just something in my controls, or the model with the fixes just needed reloading.

Thanks again - Rob

PS: the little details on this plane, especially when I zoom in close, just keep blowing me away...

[Postbaer61]

Hi all ,
I have attached the missing red and green nav lights now to all
native models.
You can redownload the files, to get the updates.

The pilot head movement have to be complet new animated,
for a correct funktion, so the current state represents a compromise.
Also the vc lighting don't work very well in P3Dv4,
so i have use the fx_vclight.fx variant in the aircraft.cfg.
As it is, is the best result i could get, so we have to live with that compromiss, until Nigel brings the real native version.
I can only recommend to use Nigel's port over models for FSX and P3Dv1-3,
my converted FSX native models are intended primarily for P3Dv4 users,
who will not be able to enjoy Nigel's Avros until he releases his FSX original native models.
I hope, i have corrected the badest bugs now .
Thanks for your Patience

Ulrich

[mpni]

Thank you very much Nigel and Ulrich.
A little correction in the definition of camera (see aircraft.cfg), because Minimum Camera Zoom cannot be zero

[CameraDefinition.3]
InitialZoom = -0.5 should be InitialZoom = 0.5

[CameraDefinition.001]
InitialZoom = -0.3 should be InitialZoom = 0.3


Avro_Compass.xml request compass_popup_highlight.bmp in line 27, but
Error: Missing gauge image file: NR_621\compass_popup_highlight.bmp
I find it :

http://royalefrenchnavy.restauravia.fr/Test/__compass_popup_highlight.zip


Best regards

[D5turbi]

Hi all,
I downloaded the 2 new models with nav lights activated.
However, the lights are not visible because the effect names end with an "s"

This causes an error in P3D
error = Failed to load visual effect "fx_navgres"

So, I copied the effect "fx_navgre.fx" and renamed "fx_navgres.fx" to get the nav light lit

Also, both models have their throttle control set at 4% idle. Which makes it move forward.

Best regards

Jean

[Postbaer61]

Hi all,
I downloaded the 2 new models with nav lights activated.
However, the lights are not visible because the effect names end with an "s"

This causes an error in P3D
error = Failed to load visual effect "fx_navgres"

So, I copied the effect "fx_navgre.fx" and renamed "fx_navgres.fx" to get the nav light lit

Also, both models have their throttle control set at 4% idle. Which makes it move forward.

Best regards

Jean

Hello Jean,
Thanks for report.
I had assumed it was an default effect file.
Here the effect files which i used

66670

Will be attached in the next update ( last update was 22.01.2019 at 6 p.m )

Ulrich

[D5turbi]

Thank you Ulrich.

It was probably defaults effects files in FSX

Jean

[D5turbi]

Hello Ulrich,
Sorry if I come back with new errors detected by P3D v4.4.
After manipulating all the commands and starting the engine, there are still some problems:

1 / error = Failed to load visual effect "fx_avro621_startup_v1"

2 / Four errors resulting from the compilation of the mdl file. It seems that the compilation removes the spaces in the statements if {1} els {0} by replacing them with if {1} els {0}.
(file attached)

3 / The throttle is not at idle but at 4%. The parking brake must be applied to stop the aircraft.

Best regards

Jean

[Postbaer61]

Hello Ulrich,
Sorry if I come back with new errors detected by P3D v4.4.
After manipulating all the commands and starting the engine, there are still some problems:

1 / error = Failed to load visual effect "fx_avro621_startup_v1"

2 / Four errors resulting from the compilation of the mdl file. It seems that the compilation removes the spaces in the statements if {1} els {0} by replacing them with if {1} els {0}.
(file attached)

3 / The throttle is not at idle but at 4%. The parking brake must be applied to stop the aircraft.

Best regards

Jean

Hello Jean,

regarding point 1

the missing fx_avro621_startup_v1 effect
can be fixed by changing the effect Settings
in the _AVRO_621 aircraft.cfg file.

replace

startup = fx_avro621_startup_v1

with

startup = fx_engstrt

like in the other Avro's models.
There was no effects files in the FSX port over Versions.

regarding point 2

I had a look into the modeldef.XML of the avro's and found nothing unusual with the magnetos settings,
but i'm no XML expert, so the author of the custom XML files could help here more.

regarding point 3

I have noticed too, that the throttle have its idle by 4%, but there are also a custom throttle animation,
which is specific and the XML author can sure tell us why it is.

I will change the start effect entry with the next update.
Thank you.

Ulrich

[D5turbi]

Hello Jean,

regarding point 2

I had a look into the modeldef.XML of the avro's and found nothing unusual with the magnetos settings,
but i'm no XML expert, so the author of the custom XML files could help here more.

Ulrich


Hello Ulrich,

Yes, actually, the code is correct in the modeldef.xml.

It is at the time of compilation that the error may be created.

However, it is not a problem since it does not affect the operation of the magnetos switches.

thank you again for your availability and for the solutions that you bring to our requests.

Jean

[nigel richards]

Thank you very much Nigel and Ulrich.
A little correction in the definition of camera (see aircraft.cfg), because Minimum Camera Zoom cannot be zero

[CameraDefinition.3]
InitialZoom = -0.5 should be InitialZoom = 0.5

[CameraDefinition.001]
InitialZoom = -0.3 should be InitialZoom = 0.3


Avro_Compass.xml request compass_popup_highlight.bmp in line 27, but
Error: Missing gauge image file: NR_621\compass_popup_highlight.bmp
I find it :

http://royalefrenchnavy.restauravia.fr/Test/__compass_popup_highlight.zip


Best regards

mpni: Thank YOU Sir :-)

[nigel richards]

Hello Jean,

regarding point 1

the missing fx_avro621_startup_v1 effect
can be fixed by changing the effect Settings
in the _AVRO_621 aircraft.cfg file.

replace

startup = fx_avro621_startup_v1

with

startup = fx_engstrt

like in the other Avro's models.
There was no effects files in the FSX port over Versions.

regarding point 2

I had a look into the modeldef.XML of the avro's and found nothing unusual with the magnetos settings,
but i'm no XML expert, so the author of the custom XML files could help here more.

regarding point 3

I have noticed too, that the throttle have its idle by 4%, but there are also a custom throttle animation,
which is specific and the XML author can sure tell us why it is.

I will change the start effect entry with the next update.
Thank you.

Ulrich

Correct, in the aircraft.cfg the effect 'fx_avro621_startup_v1' was an experimental effect which I decided against, and therefore commented out.

Ulrich; thank you for highlighting the correct effect:

startup = fx_engstrt

which is a stock effect in FS2004 and FSX.

[UnknownGuest12]

Correct, in the aircraft.cfg the effect 'fx_avro621_startup_v1' was an experimental effect which I decided against, and therefore commented out.

Ulrich; thank you for highlighting the correct effect:

startup = fx_engstrt

which is a stock effect in FS2004 and FSX.

Hi
If you want to use it with P3Dv4 we must add a .fx at the end..
startup = fx_engstrt.fx

​Regards

[RobM]

Re the Tutor rolling on start up with it's minimum 4% throttle setting, the 621 also has a minimum 4% throttle setting, but doesn't roll on
start up, and I think I see why. The 621 has a smaller engine, 5 cylinders with max 160 hp vs the Tutor's 7 cylinders with max 245 rpm,
according to the aircrafts' cfg's. But both have a minimum throttle setting of 4%. The result is that the 621 loads with it's idle at about
6900 rpm, while the Tutor loads with it's idle at about 7900 rpm. So I guess hence the Tutor's rolling on start up.

Just to see what would happen, I reduced the Tutor's min_throttle_limit from 0.004000 to .002000, and the plane now loads with a minimum
idle of about 6900 rpm, and no more rolling.

But I didn't look closely at what happens to the throttle animation. I'll have to go back and do that.

Thanks again Nigel and Ulrich for bringing such a great plane to FSX and P3Dv4.

- RobM

[Postbaer61]

Works perfect, Rob :encouragement:
I learn every day something new

:very_drunk:
Ulrich

[alpha charlie]

So I guess hence the Tutor's rolling on start up.

Nah. It's about a tailwheel or lack of it. The tailskid on earlier 621s creates plenty of drag.

[D5turbi]

Hi
If you want to use it with P3Dv4 we must add a .fx at the end..
startup = fx_engstrt.fx


​Regards

No, there is no .fx extension for the effect names in the P3D aircraft.cfg files

[D5turbi]

I reduced the Tutor's min_throttle_limit from 0.004000 to .002000, and the plane now loads with a minimum
idle of about 6900 rpm, and no more rolling.

But I didn't look closely at what happens to the throttle animation. I'll have to go back and do that.

- RobM

Hi Rob, that works !
And the throttle animation indicates 2 %

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66702&stc=1

Jean

[D5turbi]

Hello Ulrich and Nigel,

In the list of errors detected by P3D, I failed to report the absence of the file GLASS_S.dds.
I copied it from other planes that owned it

Best regards

Jean

[UnknownGuest12]

No, there is no .fx extension for the effect names in the P3D aircraft.cfg files

Ok, no expert here, far from that...just noticed that no effect when starting engine on Avro planes(using P3DV4 only) and looking at effects folder
fx_engstrt.fx
fx_engstrt_cub.fx
fx_engstrt_DHC2.fx
fx_engstrt_fw190.fx
fx_engstrt_jenny.fx
fx_engstrt_ME109.fx

so, tried to change aircraft.cfg to fx_engstrt.fx and now I see some smoke, whatever the reason...wonder if P3D adds .fx at the very end because some planes have their specific engine start effect with the .fx at the end. Please enlight me. Much obliged.

[Javis]

Thanks a tremendous truckload again for bringing the cowlings Tutor to P3Dv4 now too, Nigel and Ulrich ! Also thanks a lot for making the needed corrections here and there, gentlemen ! Much appreciated !

A thread about Nigel's matchless masterpiece without screenies doesn't look right to me so please allow me to set that straight.

THANKS SO MUCH AGAIN, GENTLEMEN !!

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut0.jpg


http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut1.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut2.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut3.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut4.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut5.jpg

Cheers,
Jan

[D5turbi]

Ok, no expert here, far from that...just noticed that no effect when starting engine on Avro planes(using P3DV4 only) and looking at effects folder
fx_engstrt.fx
fx_engstrt_cub.fx
fx_engstrt_DHC2.fx
fx_engstrt_fw190.fx
fx_engstrt_jenny.fx
fx_engstrt_ME109.fx

so, tried to change aircraft.cfg to fx_engstrt.fx and now I see some smoke, whatever the reason...wonder if P3D adds .fx at the very end because some planes have their specific engine start effect with the .fx at the end. Please enlight me. Much obliged.

Hi Beaufighter,

The effects in the "Effects" folder do have an .fx extension.
But, in the files "aircraft.cfg", do not add it to the name of the effect.
An example, the aircraft.cfg file of the F-22 of the default P3D v4.4 flight:

[EFFECTS]
wake = fx_wake
water = fx_spray
dirt = fx_tchdrt
concrete = fx_sparks
touchdown = fx_tchdwn_m, 1
EngineFire = fx_engfire_f18

However, these files have the extension .fx in the "Effects" folder of P3D.

Best regards
Jean

[Postbaer61]

Hello Ulrich and Nigel,

In the list of errors detected by P3D, I failed to report the absence of the file GLASS_S.dds.
I copied it from other planes that owned it

Best regards

Jean

Thanks again, Jean,
I have deleted the additionel
textures glass_s.dds and the Canopy_Fresnel_Ramp.dds
in all models, so they are no more nessesary.
The with default comming textures are only now in use.
Last model update 24.01.2019 / 1 p.m.

Best regards
Ulrich

[Postbaer61]

Thanks a tremendous truckload again for bringing the cowlings Tutor to P3Dv4 now too, Nigel and Ulrich ! Also thanks a lot for making the needed corrections here and there, gentlemen ! Much appreciated !

A thread about Nigel's matchless masterpiece without screenies doesn't look right to me so please allow me to set that straight.

THANKS SO MUCH AGAIN, GENTLEMEN !!

Cheers,
Jan

Thanks YOU for this marvelous screenies, Jan
Really masterpieces !!

Cheers
Ulrich

[Twice43]

Thanks again, Jean,
I have deleted the additionel
textures glass_s.dds and the Canopy_Fresnel_Ramp.dds
in all models, so they are no more nessesary.
The with default comming textures are only now in use.
Last model update 24.01.2019 / 1 p.m.

Best regards
Ulrich

Ulrich
I have been waiting as the tweaks filter through & should now download the latest & greatest - where can I find it?
& again, thanks for all your work on this.:applause:
T43

[Postbaer61]

Ulrich
I have been waiting as the tweaks filter through & should now download the latest & greatest - where can I find it?
& again, thanks for all your work on this.:applause:
T43

Hello T43,
Look in post #1
The download link stays always the same.
Only the content gets updated.

Cheers
Ulrich

[D5turbi]

Hello T43,
Look in post #1
The download link stays always the same.
Only the content gets updated.

Cheers
Ulrich

Hello Ulrich,

For P3D v4 what are the files to download?
The first two (conversions) or the next two (new models)?

Best regards

Jean

[Postbaer61]

Hello Ulrich,

For P3D v4 what are the files to download?
The first two (conversions) or the next two (new models)?

Best regards

Jean


Hi Jean,

All four files can be used in P3Dv4+.

There are no separate versions for FSX or P3Dv4,
they are all FSX natives with xml gauges.

All converted model versions will work in FSX and P3D 1-4+ .

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Part 1 is the the FSX native AVRO Tutor port over model
Part 2 is the needed texture pack for AVRO Tutor port over model
----------------------------------------------------------------
Part 3 is the FSX native AVRO 621 port over model
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Part 4 is the FSX native AVRO 621 Trainer port over model

Best regards
Ulrich

[D5turbi]

Many thanks.

It's a plane very easy to fly.
More easy than my old Druine D5 turbi.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66730&stc=1

Best Regards
Jean

[nigel richards]

Thanks a tremendous truckload again for bringing the cowlings Tutor to P3Dv4 now too, Nigel and Ulrich ! Also thanks a lot for making the needed corrections here and there, gentlemen ! Much appreciated !

A thread about Nigel's matchless masterpiece without screenies doesn't look right to me so please allow me to set that straight.

THANKS SO MUCH AGAIN, GENTLEMEN !!

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut0.jpg


http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut1.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut2.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut3.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut4.jpg

http://sectionf8.com/f86files/P3Dv4/tut5.jpg

Cheers,
Jan

AWESOME screenies, Jan :-)
Greatly appreciate your sharing with us.

[nigel richards]

Many thanks.

It's a plane very easy to fly.
More easy than my old Druine D5 turbi.
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66730&stc=1

Best Regards
Jean

Now that Sir, is one stunning looking aircraft!!!

Thanks for sharing, Jean :encouragement:

[Twice43]

Hello T43,
Look in post #1
The download link stays always the same.
Only the content gets updated.

Cheers
Ulrich

Thanks Ulrich
A few out at sea at dusk, before I update the Tutor.
T43

https://i.imgur.com/Xn8hUqq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IYCAdIY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/HACB1Zy.jpg

[mpni]

Hi all
If you want using the mini panel and if you cannot see it, try this in the panel config file :

[Window04]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=828,150
position=7
visible=1
ident=15555

gauge00=NR_621!AVRO_621_altimeter, 9,11,120,130
gauge01=NR_621!AVRO_621_ASI, 141,11,120,120
gauge02=NR_621!turn_slip, 288,11,120,120
gauge03=NR_621!AVRO_compass, 433,3,120,140
gauge04=NR_621!inclinometer_621, 569,10,120,120
gauge05=NR_621!AVRO_621_rpm, 705,10,130,140

[Postbaer61]

Hi all
If you want using the mini panel and if you cannot see it, try this in the panel config file :

[Window04]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=828,150
position=7
visible=1
ident=15555

gauge00=NR_621!AVRO_621_altimeter, 9,11,120,130
gauge01=NR_621!AVRO_621_ASI, 141,11,120,120
gauge02=NR_621!turn_slip, 288,11,120,120
gauge03=NR_621!AVRO_compass, 433,3,120,140
gauge04=NR_621!inclinometer_621, 569,10,120,120
gauge05=NR_621!AVRO_621_rpm, 705,10,130,140

Hi mpni,
That works like a charm. :encouragement:
I have changed the panel.cfg accordingly with the last update.
Thanks a lot.

Ulrich

[Postbaer61]

FYI
I have just updated the download files.

Last update 27.01.2019 00.15 or 0.15 a.m.

I hope to have corrected all minor bugs now.

And for the statistic

The current downloads in numbers for the FSX natives

FSX_native_AVRO_621_port_over = 527
FSX_native_AVRO_621_Trainer_port_over = 488
FSX_native_AVRO_Tutor_port_over_Part1 = 290
FSX_native_AVRO_Tutor_port_over_Part2 = 245

Cheers
Ulrich

[cavaricooper]

https://i.imgur.com/xOcVirV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/neMGX6O.jpg

Wunderbar!

Danke- C

[mpni]

Hi
I donwload the four files and install them after deleted the old folders.
These are the last small remarks because all work fine in the 3 aircrafts.

Avro 621
OK

Avro 621 trainer
aircraft.cfg line 468, InitialZoom = -0.3 must be InitialZoom = 0.3

Avro Tutor
If you want to see the compas in 2D windows by clicking on it in the virtual cockpit, (as you can do it in the Avro 621 or Trainer), add this line in the Panel.cfg [Window03]
gauge00=NR_621!AVRO_compass, 0,0,284,286

Thank you very much to Ulrich and Nigel for these beautifull airplanes, must to have.

Michel

[Postbaer61]

Hi Michel,

Trainer and Tutor are updated

Thanks :encouragement:

Ulrich

[mpni]

Many thanks Ulrich
I am sure that your next creation will be as beautiful as this AVRO. (Perhaps an aircraft with a hook).
Good continuation for our pleasure.
Michel

[Postbaer61]

Many thanks Ulrich
I am sure that your next creation will be as beautiful as this AVRO. (Perhaps an aircraft with a hook).
Good continuation for our pleasure.
Michel

Oh no, Michel ,there is a misunderstood

That is not my wonderful creation.
Nigel Richards and Team has created this beauty

Model Designer: Nigel Richards
Textures: Nigel Richards
Flight Model Design: James Banks, Milton Shupe, Pete Collis, Keith Paine
Gauges: Roman Stoviak, Nigel Richards, Keith Paine, Microsoft
Sounds: Nigel Richards
Special Effects/Gauges: Roman Stoviak

My humble part was only, to convert this FS9 model to an FSX native format, nothing more.
All credit goes to Nigel and Team.

Ulrich

[mpni]

Hi Ulrich
Thank you to Nigel and to the team.
But converting a FS9 model to an FSX native format is also a big job, especially if it also goes perfectly under P3Dv4.
Good continuation in that way.
Michel

[cavaricooper]

I just HAD to take the Tutor to St. Barts... and in doing so I found that she slows down incredibly well. After a couple of circuits and bumps, I thought it was time to stop for tea. She's not slow until the slots (slats) pop out and even then with a hand on the throttle and ready feet on the rudder bar, she's a thoroughbred. Does it look like I had a good time?

https://i.imgur.com/eq7gCVL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RgMDB7m.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6tZFzBB.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FFyHvaD.jpg

[cavaricooper]

https://i.imgur.com/z7n79fr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Nkpb7TG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/I3DiIaS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lv4nTHM.jpg

The CORRECT ANSWER is YES :)

Ta- Nigel & Ulrich!

C

[Postbaer61]

Ha, that's exactly what i did yesterday.
I've checked the new published St Barth 1.1 scenery
with the AVRO and had a lot of fun.
Two heads one thought. :ernaehrung004:

[UnknownGuest12]

Ha, that's exactly what i did yesterday.
I've checked the new published St Barth 1.1 scenery
with the AVRO and had a lot of fun.
Two heads one thought. :ernaehrung004:

Wonder where to find this scenery.
Thanks

[cavaricooper]

Wonder where to find this scenery.
Thanks

It’s St. Maarten COMPLETE- http://www.flytampa.org/order.html

C

[cavaricooper]

Ha, that's exactly what i did yesterday.
I've checked the new published St Barth 1.1 scenery
with the AVRO and had a lot of fun.
Two heads one thought. :ernaehrung004:

I am SO GRATEFUL Ulrich!

This series is in the league of MJ’s C-47- freeware that puts many payware releases to shame- Sir Nigel hath wrought absolute wonder- and you brought it to me- ta!

C

[cavaricooper]

In fact- my gratitude must extend to ALL these people-

Model Designer: Nigel Richards
Textures: Nigel Richards
Flight Model Design: James Banks, Milton Shupe, Pete Collis, Keith Paine
Gauges: Roman Stoviak, Nigel Richards, Keith Paine, Microsoft
Sounds: Nigel Richards
Special Effects/Gauges: Roman Stoviak

Whilst the model is just superb, the enchantment of the FDE cannot be understated. For the first time since the release of the RealAir Spit and my beloved An-2 in FSX, I pulled out my TrackiR to go blatting around in this absolute angel of the air. A first in Prepar3D... and how immeasurably more wonderful than what FSX was able to portray.

To James Banks, Uncle Milty, Pete Collis and Keith Paine- Bravo Zulu!!

Best- Carl

[UnknownGuest12]

"Quote It’s St. Maarten COMPLETE- http://www.flytampa.org/order.html


C "

Thanks

[Postbaer61]

Wonder where to find this scenery.
Thanks


I found my freeware version at simviation.com under FSX Scenery

St-Barthelemy Island (St Barts), Caribbean V1.1 with slope runway by Nic Neveu

[nigel richards]

In fact- my gratitude must extend to ALL these people-

Model Designer: Nigel Richards
Textures: Nigel Richards
Flight Model Design: James Banks, Milton Shupe, Pete Collis, Keith Paine
Gauges: Roman Stoviak, Nigel Richards, Keith Paine, Microsoft
Sounds: Nigel Richards
Special Effects/Gauges: Roman Stoviak

Whilst the model is just superb, the enchantment of the FDE cannot be understated. For the first time since the release of the RealAir Spit and my beloved An-2 in FSX, I pulled out my TrackiR to go blatting around in this absolute angel of the air. A first in Prepar3D... and how immeasurably more wonderful than what FSX was able to portray.

To James Banks, Uncle Milty, Pete Collis and Keith Paine- Bravo Zulu!!

Best- Carl

I'll drink to that awesome team who created a series of flight models for the AVROs that literally took my breath away!!!
:ernaehrung004:

[nigel richards]

We're now adding the final touch to the AVRO - PWS-18 :-)

The FS 2004 and port over versions have been ready for sometime now. However, we decided to go Native FSX with this release in order to make the most of the full range of FSX materials and model capabilties.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=67084&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=67085&stc=1http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=67086&stc=1

[Postbaer61]

Really great news, looking forward to it !! :jump:

[Twice43]

A couple of shots West of Berlin.
T43

https://i.imgur.com/Ee02r0W.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TmdsE85.jpg

[alpha charlie]

However, we decided to go Native FSX with this release in order to make the most of the full range of FSX materials and model capabilties.

Great news, Nigel! Is there any hope that the compass could be revisited in the near future?

[cavaricooper]

https://i.imgur.com/aTD6Ot1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/N8l4CDI.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/70JtPKC.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/drr5SrI.jpg

There are SO MANY payware releases that look good but fly like the proverbial brick $&*#house. The ONLY reason I keep flying and posting these photos is that she FLIES AS GOOD AS SHE LOOKS! SIMPLY STUNNING!

C

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

The next stop this evening was Saba. This is NOT a TWOTTER, and I'd be lying if I said the 90 degree crosswind that had the sock straight out wasn't a factor. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sweating. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't snatching nervous glances all around- after all- this is were we were planning on LANDING. I've seen a Penny Black bigger!

https://i.imgur.com/0Xb6VeI.jpg

... and we went around... over and over...

https://i.imgur.com/RAT8qvs.jpg

I was peeking out of both sides, slipping sideways, then forward for a bit, sideways again, peeking between the cowl and cylinders, working myself into a froth- AND THAT WAS WHERE I FORGOT I WAS FLYING ELECTRONS- and for a few moments, "slipped the surly bonds of earth". I was very satisfied when I was finally rewarded with-

https://i.imgur.com/e99jtfw.jpg

After I visited the facilities, steadied my nerves and flew back to St. Maarten, I was definitely looking forward to a Hendricks & Tonic at the Sunset Grill on Maho Beach!

Best- C

[nigel richards]

Great news, Nigel! Is there any hope that the compass could be revisited in the near future?

We've now set the compass up with the correct pointer, if that's what you're pointing out, Alpha Charlie. :wavey:

[nigel richards]

The next stop this evening was Saba. This is NOT a TWOTTER, and I'd be lying if I said the 90 degree crosswind that had the sock straight out wasn't a factor. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sweating. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't snatching nervous glances all around- after all- this is were we were planning on LANDING. I've seen a Penny Black bigger!

https://i.imgur.com/0Xb6VeI.jpg

... and we went around... over and over...

https://i.imgur.com/RAT8qvs.jpg

I was peeking out of both sides, slipping sideways, then forward for a bit, sideways again, peeking between the cowl and cylinders, working myself into a froth- AND THAT WAS WHERE I FORGOT I WAS FLYING ELECTRONS- and for a few moments, "slipped the surly bonds of earth". I was very satisfied when I was finally rewarded with-

https://i.imgur.com/e99jtfw.jpg

After I visited the facilities, steadied my nerves and flew back to St. Maarten, I was definitely looking forward to a Hendricks & Tonic at the Sunset Grill on Maho Beach!

Best- C

Awesome adventure there, C! Lovin' it! :jump:

[cavaricooper]

I'm just Gobsmacked! This is the FREEWARE Avro Tutor from Nigel Richardson et al, brought to us by Ulrich, idling in front of the FREEWARE Bowerman from Orbx. To think I first wasted hours on an Apple IIc over wireframe mountains and a single river... not so many years (ok, decades) ago. 2019 is shaping up quite nicely indeed. The Shuttleworth Tutor flew over in an An-24, the older brother of my beautiful Annuschka, but she's loving every moment of her Colonial explorations. Now, if only Andy would fly on my wing in his Stearman, we'd be laughing!

https://i.imgur.com/nO0Le3q.jpg

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

https://i.imgur.com/WcTqF2U.jpg

There's something I forgot to tell you about yesterday. That tiny landing light, in Prepar3D scatters dynamo powered light just so. Peeking along the side of the fuselage for an opportune glimpse of asphalt; and watching the light splay off the REAR of the prop and reflect back into the prop disk and through ambient light cloud in front of the left leading edge of the wing, during twilight is INTOXICATING. The languid reflection and refraction slap as the prop blade arced through the light beam, whilst the engine was ticking over in a side slip towards the postage stamp sized landing strip at SABA, was to blame for AT LEAST TWO of my missed approaches.

At least, that's how I remember it. It's MY story, and I'm sticking to it. The missed approaches couldn't POSSIBLY be attributed to anything else!

;)

C

[cavaricooper]

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE??????

https://i.imgur.com/CSSq0Ho.jpg

Nothing, zip, zilch, nada :)

C

[cavaricooper]

Here's the sort of approach I favor in these old girls, a long continuous turn from downwind to final.... helps to keep an eye on everything nicely. Those square patterns are for the younger crowd ;)

https://i.imgur.com/1zXdS1H.jpg

Constantly adjusting bank and descent allows for establishing short final a bit high (these box kites don't really glide all that well) with the runway nicely in the V...

https://i.imgur.com/YNPJxeS.jpg

Just lovely with small corrections all the way down, power fully back with the field assured we stroked onto the asphalt moments later. Watching the oleos spread is a TREAT!. We're not "too slow to fly, and not too young to die" but these carrier approaches work well in this genre of aeroplane.

When's the last time you saw something so beautiful (all married persons should wait for She Who Must Be Obeyed to leave the room BEFORE answering)?

https://i.imgur.com/693GBOi.jpg

BTW, only one hour separate the Bowerman shots from this one. The PNW in February can be a fickle mistress and while glistening in the impending sunshine 60 minutes earlier, I HAD NO IDEA I’d be sucking seat and scud running

[ftl818]

Are all these beautifull screenshots from P3D v4.3? I tried to install the aircraft with the latest installer. It seems to be installed correctly but I cannot get the aircraft to show. What am I doing wrong?

Same advice would be very helpfull.

Paul

[cavaricooper]

Paul-

Prepar3d v4.4.

Use the download links in the FIRST POST of this thread. Just extract to any folder of your choosing and copy the SimObjects to Aircraft and Effects to Effects.

That’s it- ENJOY THIS BIT OF HEAVEN!

HTH- C

[Postbaer61]

Are all these beautifull screenshots from P3D v4.3? I tried to install the aircraft with the latest installer. It seems to be installed correctly but I cannot get the aircraft to show. What am I doing wrong?

Same advice would be very helpfull.

Paul

Paul,
Download and install manually the four conversions from post#1 of this thread into your P3Dv4 .
The new Nigel Richards FSX native models, which also working in P3Dv4, are release soon. As far as i know.

Cheers
Ulrich

[cavaricooper]

Off on a jaunt to Rattenburg and Kuthai... while the Wx is still VFR and ATC is feeling magnanimous.... both will change shortly :)

https://i.imgur.com/3ztwiEN.jpg

For those transitioning... this might help...

https://i.imgur.com/lENWWjI.jpg

...and we're off...

https://i.imgur.com/0pWgvXq.jpg

How can you look at this and NOT WANT TO FLY ALONG? The COST OF ADMISSION ON THIS MAGIC CARPET IS EXACTLY $0.00... incredible!

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

You know, despite all the time I have spent in this part of the world, I have never seen Innsbruck like THIS- WOW ORBX! Just wait 'till you see the trains and lifts moving!

https://i.imgur.com/3KKn8LO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VNd6vRZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VtYEIF0.jpg

I'm normally WAY too busy prepping for the LOC DME arrival, and briefing and calling out DMEs to even notice this stuff. On the way out I'm pitching for altitude- OBLIVIOUS OF THE WONDER BELOW- INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!! It took the TUTOR TO TEACH ME ABOUT THE TYROL :)

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

Here are some more shots on the way back... low and slow never looks better than it does in the Orbx World, and at Innsbruck, they took it to a wholly different level. This Avro Tutor is an incredible platform for this sort of flying- a chance to really enjoy the passing scenery- it is my hope you enjoy it as well...

https://i.imgur.com/mx1Ppy5.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VNOiROr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/r9H0m2S.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VtYEIF0.jpg

C

[cavaricooper]

Every time I prepare for this turn in the NGX I draw pretty circles on the ND, and sit very straight, scanning furiously at the rocks and the airspeed... the valley seems MUCH, MUCH smaller than it does now :)

https://i.imgur.com/QrkSqYG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8Zhek9L.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gH9PLHP.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jIcLjKl.jpg



C

[cavaricooper]

... and now for some Schnapps! All that remains is to tuck her away...

https://i.imgur.com/daZPNbu.jpg

Tschuss- C

[Postbaer61]

Holy spark plug,
What a wonderful winter landscape you show us here.
Indeed, the Avro blends very nice with this amazing area.
Your ideas where you want to fly, are simply great.
I will also took the plunge and take long undertrousers on
and up and away through the snowy valleys.
Have a nice weekend. :wavey:

Und tschüss . . .

------I------
(ULI°°)===X
_ /_ /

[cavaricooper]

Ulrich- so glad this post is bringing you enjoyment. Your conversion of this incredible aeroplane has kept me occupied for hours and hours already. I foresee this one remaining in the hangar. Whilst you're pulling on your longjohns might I offer you yet another destination? This one from one of our very own, and again amazingly- FREEWARE. Vasileios' (Dimus') Locher creation is another brilliant contribution to our hobby. In this case as well, the freeware offering is simply SUPERB.

Let me know if you clear the cables... and THEN I will tell you about my experience ;) This bit of the internet (SOH) is precious- it offers SO MUCH. I remain obliged.

https://i.imgur.com/wrs4js3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2e0yYPn.jpg

BTW, as an old F3C competitor, your signature line has me curious...?

Best- C

[nigel richards]

Ulrich, Carl: I'll drink to the great weekend, Gentlemen!:ernaehrung004:

Man, those screenshots/destinations are AWESOME, Carl!!!:jump:

[DennyA]

Are all these beautifull screenshots from P3D v4.3? I tried to install the aircraft with the latest installer. It seems to be installed correctly but I cannot get the aircraft to show. What am I doing wrong?

Do you have a separate folder set up outside of P3D for your add-ons? I do and the AVROs weren't showing up for me. When I installed them to the main P3D folder, the model started showing up.

[mpni]

With the four links at page 1, I have unzipped the three AVRO (621 Trainer, Tutor and 621) in a separate folder set up outside of P3D for my add-ons.
All three aircrafts works fine.
Michel

[ftl818]

With the four links at page 1, I have unzipped the three AVRO (621 Trainer, Tutor and 621) in a separate folder set up outside of P3D for my add-ons.
All three aircrafts works fine.
Michel

Yes also for me, the first links installed visible aircraft.

Thanks guys!

Paul

[UnknownGuest12]

Every time I prepare for this turn in the NGX I draw pretty circles on the ND, and sit very straight, scanning furiously at the rocks and the airspeed... the valley seems MUCH, MUCH smaller than it does now :)
C

The inevitable question...wich scenery? Just a sugestion but it would nice to have scenery locations on posts . Not used to english pilot jargon what´s the meaning of NGX and ND? Great shots.
Thanks and best regards

[cavaricooper]

@Beaufighter- This thread references Fly Tampa’s St. Bart’s & Saba. Then Orbx’s Innsbruck and finally Dimus’ freeware Locher- there are references to each, along the way.

NGX = PMDG’s Boeing 737NGx

ND = Navigation Display

HTH- C

[UnknownGuest12]

Thanks, allways learning...

[cavaricooper]

No worries- glad you are enjoying the thread. Thanks for the kind words.

C

[Motormouse]

Whilst the model is just superb, the enchantment of the FDE cannot be understated. For the first time since the release of the RealAir Spit and my beloved An-2 in FSX, I pulled out my TrackiR to go blatting around in this absolute angel of the air. A first in Prepar3D... and how immeasurably more wonderful than what FSX was able to portray.

To James Banks, Uncle Milty, Pete Collis and Keith Paine- Bravo Zulu!!

Best- Carl

Glad you're liking them, we have another 3 variants still to come for you to enjoy

Ttfn

Pete

[cavaricooper]

Pete- you 4 outdid yourselves, and did Nigel's work PROUD! There are SO MANY releases that look great but fall flat on their face in the FDE. This series is SUPERBE EVERYWHERE!

Ta- C

[cavaricooper]

...for those following along, yes, I made it out of Locher and back. Only an idiot would do this in the dead of winter... but the Trolly Dolly already thinks I'm daft... so allest gut!

https://i.imgur.com/gmgt4QU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Wxw5C3m.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1TxhDoA.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2GR6xat.jpg

[cavaricooper]

https://i.imgur.com/4RekZFD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/MduR9Xj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wR1BvIz.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xH9evvt.jpg

Shhhhhhhhhhh... if you promise not to tell Sir Nigel, I MAY have exceeded 1800rpms on the initial climb-out. The Armstrong-Siddley Lynx didn't hiccup once and I've made sure there's enough Castor on board for the next flight... wherever that may be!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDRj-ffJDSQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP67cLTWCcM

http://www.shuttleworth.org/collection/avrotutor/

Best- C

[Twice43]

A couple out of Stapleford, late afternoon.
T43

https://i.imgur.com/K94Z0dq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/L5ws4Oa.jpg

[cavaricooper]

Enough of the cold for the moment. I had such a good time in the Caribbean, I went back today. Peek through the flying wires and you can see the tower, and the cruise ships lying at berth at St. Maarten. It's a wet 77 degrees and my next stop St. Barts where there's a Coco-frio to die for!

https://i.imgur.com/6EGIWk4.jpg

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

...an absolute Git... I hadn't realized Martin from Fly Tampa had updated the St. Maarten Package months ago. It's even BETTER than ever... and the 3 airport rotation is the PERFECT way to spend an evening in the Tutor... Fly Tampa is among the very best airport developers, and this package is an ABSOLUTE JEWEL! Scenery and aircraft work beautifully together to suspend belief (albeit with a willing participant) :).

https://i.imgur.com/60JKc7A.jpg

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

There's Maho twinkling through the wires ahead. The sky is perfect, and at 1000' over the water, we've stopped moving, and the water seems to roll past the wing... one can almost... "reach out and touch the face of God." (Apologies John)

https://i.imgur.com/P2mV04f.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/D1gS77e.jpg

...and THEN THERE WAS SUNLIGHT, breaking through the Lenticulars...

https://i.imgur.com/UafI0Ry.jpg

How can one NOT be grateful for all this...?

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

Countless times I have flown in here, first on the VOR DME to 09, and then on the RNAV to 10... BUT NOT TODAY!

https://i.imgur.com/VCexI4h.jpg

Today, we are LOOOOOOW and SLOOOOOOW and will stay out of the way, until SXM Tower fits us in on final at the last possible moment, to minimize the disruption to traffic spacing. Already, the string of pearls are lined up, and I think I can fit in between a Twotter, and the next Jet Blue A321... at least that's the plan...

C

[cavaricooper]

Sure enough, the Twotter sped up, the A321 slowed down and we were neatly slid betwixt the two, to establish on a short final for 10...

https://i.imgur.com/B9IAise.jpg

There's where I shall spend the night...

https://i.imgur.com/7Gf0VWT.jpg

...but not before a couple of Sundowners here...

https://i.imgur.com/ss1PLTV.jpg

In a couple of days, I'll have to pack up the suntan oil and take a 744 back to Schiphol, but for now I'm staying AWAY from the terminal, courtesy of the nice folks at Win Air who don't mind an old gal tying down for the night...

https://i.imgur.com/Ux8Qf8X.jpg

This Tutor and the Fly Tampa scenery is good enough, where I'll see them in my dreams...

C

[Bomber_12th]

Gorgeous screenshots!

[cavaricooper]

Gorgeous screenshots!

Coming from you John. that's high praise indeed- Ta! Glad your're enjoying... she actually does qualify as a warbird (trainer) if you decide to give her a chance- she won't disappoint!

Best- Carl

[nigel richards]

Gorgeous screenshots!

Yup - I'll second that! :jump:

[cavaricooper]

Yup - I'll second that! :jump:

SO GLAD I can give something back to the Team that brought us this WONDER! Thanks for the kind words.

C

[cavaricooper]

Now HERE'S A CLASSIC FSX PICCY- With all the discussions going on about developers moving to 64bit support, I wanted to share the old and the new. This is Nigel's incredible Tutor over Orbx Lopez Island, just South of Friday Harbor- the DEFAULT FSX airport. All of us are familiar with this bit of the world, so it made sense to choose it as a reference. Instead of FSX- this is PREPAR3D v4.4. The other FANTASTIC new bit of kit is EZDOCK v3. I upgraded from v2 and I must say the differences are more than worth while. I'm not a fan of overdone effects, but in this case, just a tiny bit makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the world. I had BEAUTIFULLY tailored EZCA files for v1 and with v2, I was never able to duplicate the small movements of the aircraft, whilst leaving the other larger effects out. WITH v3 EZCA has made ENORMOUS IMPROVEMENTS in customizability- and once again, my world is in constant motion- FANTASTIC!

Anyhooooo- enough blabbering- back to Nigel's beauty-

https://i.imgur.com/xUWUSpi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wSkgiMX.jpg

Now, WHO amongst us, doesn't recognize this bit of the world....?

https://i.imgur.com/X2nWmmo.jpg

Now, if this ever made it to PBR the cowl would be even more spectacular... any of our in-house talent considering breaking out their Intuos?

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

One of my very favorite places in the Orbx World- Orca's Island... wonder how they got THAT name?

https://i.imgur.com/pYjapnb.jpg

Can you say, "Glorious"? The clouds are grey lenticulars spilling off the hills. The weather is typical PNW, and yet, a hole in the cloud deck allowed for gold to spill on silk and dope and set it afire. For the kid in the weeds, staring with longing at this incredible flying machine, can you imagine the excitement when it stopped in front, and a very British voice called out, "Want to go up for a few circuits and bumps lad?" It must have made his day- much like this aeroplane makes mine...

https://i.imgur.com/Y8miD91.jpg

It's my lucky day, the Trolly Dolly is shopping and I've got the house all to myself. The speakers are turned up, that incredibly Lynx is rattling the good china, and this old girl wants some of my attention...

https://i.imgur.com/UDsUVZQ.jpg

I used to eat my lunch in a dusty hangar, housing a still dustier Stearman, holding on to the baseball bat and yelling, "Clear Prop!" when I was mostly sure there was no one in earshot. This combination takes me back. Most know I am a HUGE ORBX fan, but this little jewel is special, just like Innsbruck and the Tutor- breathtaking!

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

The sun came out a bit, just more moments later- what a difference!

https://i.imgur.com/qTUMlSw.jpg

TTFN- C

[jankees]

was there a paintkit for this lovely model?

[nigel richards]

One of my very favorite places in the Orbx World- Orca's Island... wonder how they got THAT name?

https://i.imgur.com/pYjapnb.jpg

Can you say, "Glorious"? The clouds are grey lenticulars spilling off the hills. The weather is typical PNW, and yet, a hole in the cloud deck allowed for gold to spill on silk and dope and set it afire. For the kid in the weeds, staring with longing at this incredible flying machine, can you imagine the excitement when it stopped in front, and a very British voice called out, "Want to go up for a few circuits and bumps lad?" It must have made his day- much like this aeroplane makes mine...

https://i.imgur.com/Y8miD91.jpg

It's my lucky day, the Trolly Dolly is shopping and I've got the house all to myself. The speakers are turned up, that incredibly Lynx is rattling the good china, and this old girl wants some of my attention...

https://i.imgur.com/UDsUVZQ.jpg

I used to eat my lunch in a dusty hangar, housing a still dustier Stearman, holding on to the baseball bat and yelling, "Clear Prop!" when I was mostly sure there was no one in earshot. This combination takes me back. Most know I am a HUGE ORBX fan, but this little jewel is special, just like Innsbruck and the Tutor- breathtaking!

Best- C

AMAZING screenshots, Carl :encouragement:

[nigel richards]

was there a paintkit for this lovely model?

jankees: A fully layered paintkit will be available once we have released all of the AVRO fleet.
Most main textures were created/mapped so as to be interchangeable between variants, with a few extra files for specific items such as cowls, fins, wheels treated individually.

[cavaricooper]

AMAZING screenshots, Carl :encouragement:

SO PLEASED you are enjoying them, thanks for the kind words. With the day shaping up quite nicely, and She Who Must Be Obeyed's Honey Dew List complete, I thought I'd take the Naval variant out for a spin 'round Brighton.

https://i.imgur.com/5vQqHC7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yZyS9FM.jpg

C

[cavaricooper]

Pulling 1 1/2Gs out of Shoreham... looks like a nice day to visit Brighton Beach...

https://i.imgur.com/9xh7W1x.jpg

Have I mentioned I love the Orbx World...?

https://i.imgur.com/1QkS4cK.jpg

...and the Tutor...?

https://i.imgur.com/blk4PeC.jpg

Here's the Marina Village and the Pier at Brighton Beach...

https://i.imgur.com/lMCpOAJ.jpg

C

[nigel richards]

Pulling 1 1/2Gs out of Shoreham... looks like a nice day to visit Brighton Beach...

https://i.imgur.com/9xh7W1x.jpg

Have I mentioned I love the Orbx World...?

https://i.imgur.com/1QkS4cK.jpg

...and the Tutor...?

https://i.imgur.com/blk4PeC.jpg

Here's the Marina Village and the Pier at Brighton Beach...

https://i.imgur.com/lMCpOAJ.jpg

C

Yeah!!!

Pick up some rock, then do a 180 and head up to Hastings or Rye for fish 'n chips! :wiggle:

[cavaricooper]

From just above the shore, looking at Shoreham splayed below... lovely.

https://i.imgur.com/UWTxYk9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZuNdPAS.jpg

RW Bipe Drivers will attest to the fact that there are moments in a Biplane, where mesmerizing just doesn't begin to explain what one feels. There's something stolid about being held aloft on a perfect day, with a radial rumbling ahead, wires whistling beside, and the world rolling beneath, framed by fabric wings. It is a place where one can loose an hour or two. Where at 1000', one can leave the Salt Mines behind, and bask in self actualization.

Combine the Tutor with a comprehensive Orbx World and discover this feeling, whilst fully earthbound!

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

Yeah!!! Pick up some rock, then do a 180 and head up to Hastings or Rye for fish 'n chips! :wiggle:

Actually, we're headed to Southampton for a bit of Petrol and then over to Goodwood for some leather sniffing ;)

https://i.imgur.com/oR5QnSn.jpg

C

[nigel richards]

Actually, we're headed to Southampton for a bit of Petrol and then over to Goodwood for some leather sniffing ;)

https://i.imgur.com/oR5QnSn.jpg

C

Go West, young man!
After Goodward and with that livery, petrol's on the house at HMS Daedelus. :wiggle:

[cavaricooper]

Wilco, right o'er the top. The chap in the tower was so taken aback, he had a FlyBE Q400 and an EZ Scarebus hold, whilst I puttered around and slipped on to Rwy 02. Actually, the Fish & Chips, with a Nutty Brown sounds great!

https://i.imgur.com/L16cSj2.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lnAG5vL.jpg

We must have made an impression... the lads in the Land Rover climbing into the G-IV walked over for a look-see...

https://i.imgur.com/IqeIFio.jpg

C

[cavaricooper]

She's bloody FANTASTIC! The modeling is unsurpassed, the FDE simply grand- there's absolutely NOTHING about this aeroplane I dislike. At $50 she'd be a bargain... as it happens to be FREEWARE (above the standards of MANY a current Payware release), we ought to be thinking of ways to mail a little something to Greece!

https://i.imgur.com/YRhoD4K.jpg

C

[cavaricooper]

Ok, after a cuppa, we departed Southampton, through the cut, past the Fawley Refinery... the light was getting softer, mist was rolling in and the sea was even more present than it usually is in this part of SE England...

https://i.imgur.com/44xgs2T.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6VxgALR.jpg

Passing over Portsmouth, with a nod to HMS Victory, I resolved I must hoist a ration of Pussers once we were tied down. This is the PERFECT livery for this particular flypast!

https://i.imgur.com/RODJthv.jpg

It took a little poking around to find Goodwood in the dusk, what with no race tonight and all. Still, we made it down and taxyied to a bit of concrete for the night.

https://i.imgur.com/sZO7dfp.jpg

With the shadows lengthening, it was time to tie down, have a drink and visit the folks across the road. An appointment with a Bespoke Concierge awaits!

C

[cavaricooper]

I'm back in the Tutor and back at St. Bart's. In the evening, it is the perfect combination to wash away the day's cares and loose myself in the "footless halls of air". There are so many things that are right about this combination. Fly Tampa's St. Maarten trio, with the Tutor is the bees knees!

https://i.imgur.com/6EScGr7.jpg

This may well be my ethereal (electronic) happy place. It's officially on the Bucket List!

https://i.imgur.com/OcO28e2.jpg

If there is any interest, I am thinking about organizing a fly-in at Maho. I don't know squat about local servers, but I am fairly adept at Vatsim. Perhaps a meet up of Bipes to do the three airports in rotation? Anyone else as wacky and wanna fly along? If so, we can set up a time to meet up at Julianna....

Best- C

[cavaricooper]

...and yet a few more of this lovely...

https://i.imgur.com/pa1rOTx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/e2SrOdT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/L7KWwtq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/49ulBAM.jpg

C

[cavaricooper]

Just one of the things that has SO impressed me is the ground handling. Apply 2000RPM (keeping in mind that you try for about 1850 and as the IAS builds, and the prop unloads, you get 2000) and as the tail plane becomes effective, the tail lifts. The amount of rudder needed to hold center increases proportionally as the tail wheel loses contact with the asphalt. The unstick is surprising, just as the real deal. Sure, I know what the numbers are, but I am still pleasantly surprised when I realize that the mains just lost traction and my horizontal vector just changed and I realize I AM FLYING!

If you want to FEEL what it is to taxi one of these old girls- run the Tutor around a bit. Watch first from SPOT and then the VC and you will just marvel at the way the tail moves with rudder application stretching springs, and then all of a sudden as the springs stretch, the sideways moment increases. It's absolutely fantastic, but with judicious applications of differential brake you will be able to aim for a corner, and then with a burst of throttle and a jab of brake, swing the tail around and dismount whilst adjusting your silk scarf.

Set up a couple of views poking your head out of each side, and on final peer around both sides of that beautifully polished cowl.

https://i.imgur.com/oQmxcxE.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LaySlpR.jpg


Then when you run out of angle, kick in a little rudder and opposite aileron and grab a peek at the runway, then straighten out and hold her off, just off, so that when she settles it's with a little chirp, and then spend a bit of time poking rudder to keep the triangles of asphalt equal. Keep the stick full back as you let her roll with just a modicum of brake. Then it's S-turns and head pokes all the way to the ramp.

BTW Nigel, I was able to pop in that compass fix- many thanks- for so many wonderful things. This old lady tugs at my heart strings in a visceral fashion. If anyone has a link to an actual Operations Manual for the Tutor, I'd be much obliged....

...just can't get enough of this old girl... she's grand in EVERY way!

C

[mpni]

Hi cavaricooper
Have a look here:
http://www.avialogs.com/index.php/aircraft/uk/avro/avro-621-tutor/avro-tutor.html
Michel

[cavaricooper]

Thanks Michel- a very nice read about the different variants. Hopefully there’s a copy of the Flight Manual floating around somewhere...

Best- C

[mpni]

Here there is AVRO 621 Tutor & 626 Instruction Manual, but not free :
http://www.flight-manuals.com/621tutor.html
Michel

[cavaricooper]

Thanks Michel-

Here's a shot WITHOUT shaders (I normally use PTA for all my screenies). Not terrible...?

C

https://i.imgur.com/MfvcaAZ.jpg

[MZee1960]

Just curious (re both the port-overs and FSX native models) and to add more realism in screenshots etc. .. is there a way of removing the pilot from the exterior view when aircraft is parked and engine/instruments are turned 'off' ?

I came across some aircraft before where pilots disappeared when certain conditions were met (parking brake set, battery off, etc. based on type of aircraft).

[pgbart]

I want to let you know, that i have converted Nigel's great AVRO 621 Tutor models to FSX native format,
which means, that it will work also in P3Dv4+

Nigel gave again his kind permission, to publish my conversions,
until he had done his own FSX Native version.

So here we go again

The conversions

https://www.mediafire.com/file/lu4m8...Part1.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/lu4m8o772rsdd1q/FSX_native_AVRO_Tutor_port_over_Part1.zip/file)

https://www.mediafire.com/file/cf7yf...Part2.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/cf7yf7p5zxfnynh/FSX_native_AVRO_Tutor_port_over_Part2.zip/file)

I have also updated the FSX native 621 and Trainer models
with a new smaller navlight effect, the new models have to
redownloaded .

https://www.mediafire.com/file/89wao..._over.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/89waosn4x9jrovw/FSX_native_AVRO_621_port_over.zip/file)

https://www.mediafire.com/file/prhth..._over.zip/file (https://www.mediafire.com/file/prhthk20bo00hhh/FSX_native_AVRO_621_Trainer_port_over.zip/file)

Cheers
Ulrich

Found the update for P3dv4.
Thank you all.
pgbart

[MZee1960]

Oh my ! ... Running a little rich today ... https://i.imgur.com/uEbZjrK.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XzMMfyL.jpg ..... with autosmoke gauge installed in FSX.

[Postbaer61]

So dear friends,

the day has come and Nigel and team has published the
new great and wonderful FSX native AVRO pack for download,
so i will pull the plug and close the download link for my
conversion versions.

I can't thank you enough for this incredible nice freeware gem,
Nigel and team !!

Much obliged

Ulrich

[nigel richards]

So dear friends,

the day has come and Nigel and team has published the
new great and wonderful FSX native AVRO pack for download,
so i will pull the plug and close the download link for my
conversion versions.

I can't thank you enough for this incredible nice freeware gem,
Nigel and team !!

Much obliged

Ulrich

Many thanks for converting the original portovers, and therefore making them available to P3D users, Ulrich :encouragement:

Pleased you're enjoying the fully native packages :-)

[Postbaer61]

Many thanks for converting the original portovers, and therefore making them available to P3D users, Ulrich :encouragement:

Pleased you're enjoying the fully native packages :-)

It was a great pleasure and a great honor to me.
I really enjoy the new fully native models very much.
They are simply genius. Thanks a lot for this great gift !!!! :wavey:

[Postbaer61]

Every day, I get requests to download my converted AVROS.

As mentioned in this post, i have deactivated my downloads
for Nigel Richards AVROS native FSX conversions.

Nigel Richards has released all of its original native FSX-AVRO models,
so my files are no longer necessary.

All original Nigel Richards native FSX AVRO versions are available
here in the file library under FSX Military Props.

Non-SOH members must first Register, to download here.

Thank you for your attention