Pitts S-2B

[icarus]

Icarusgold Pitts S-2b for FSX ON SALE NOW ! !

http://www.icarusgold.com/Shop/index.php


check the post here

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=1427

[heywooood]

icarus - the model is a beauty - but...there is no fuel...and no way in the 'fuel/payload' screen to add any...

cant fly mitout de gas bro

[Roger]

Fly Easy:d

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/pitts-2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/pitts-1.jpg

[icarus]

happy that you like roger :ernae:

[gajit]

Not only is the product excellent but I have also had really good service and support with a problem with my order

Well done Icarus team - if only more developers were as supportive :applause::applause::applause:

Regards

Gareth

[icarus]

trying to help all customers. i sent a private message also to heywooood, here i can't recognized which customer he is, so it's hard send an update eventually if he want something more...i just pm him here.

[Roger]

Need to be able to adjust the fuel in Payload Manager but .....:applause:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/pitts-3.jpg

[heywooood]

my .cfg file was missing an entry for a fuel tank...so I copied that line from my Christen Eagle .cfg and now I have gas and can start the engine.

Before - I could not add fuel in the payload / fuel screen because the tab for fuel was not highlighted...no clickie no gassie

The plane flies now - but is very twitchie...

[hews500d]

The plane flies now - but is very twitchie...

Just like the real Pitts. It's been said that one only has to think about what they want to do and the Pitts will do it .

Darrell

[gajit]

my .cfg file was missing and entry for a fuel tank...so I copied that line from my Christen Eagle .cfg and now I have gas and can start the engine.

Before - I could not add fuel in the payload / fuel screen because the tab for fuel was not highlighted...no clickie no gassie

The plane flies now - but is very twitchie...


Hi - yes I have the same problem - no fuel LOL

[icarus]

can you tell me the line you added? i will update ....i think it's twikie because is very little and fast....i have added all real spec to the airfile. if you don't like i can modify the airfiles easily...just pm me

[heywooood]

Just like the real Pitts. It's been said that one only has to think about what they want to do and the Pitts will do it .

Darrell

yes - try taking off with a crosswind of only 8mph and the PIO on your ailerons is caray-zy

[heywooood]

can you tell me the line you added? i will update ....i think it's twikie because is very little and fast....i have added all real spec to the airfile. if you don't like i can modify the airfiles easily...just pm me



[fuel]
Center1 = 1.7, 0, 0, 25, 0 <----------------this one, icarus
fuel_type =1
number_of_tank_selectors =1
electric_pump=1
fuel_dump_rate=0.02000
anemometer_pump=0
engine_driven_pump=0
manual_pump=0

I just copied it from my Christen Eagles .cfg

[heywooood]

I like the Pitts very much - please don't take my meaning about the airfile the wrong way...I am willing to work at it

but it is very much more a handful on takeoff than the Eagle - and alot more headstrong on the ground in taxi also

[gajit]

Thanks for that Heywood - I had to use a cessna tank to get airborne!!

Wow its good fun

[heywooood]

welcome gajit ! icarus is already in touch with me via pm about it so I expect he will add a correct one for the Pitts very soon

dunno why Roger and others had no probs...there is no fuel tank in the .cfg :ernae:

It is a beautiful airplane and an outstanding 3d model!!

[icarus]

i am updating the 2 files now..so other people will not experience the problem...also i will send soon an update on our website about aircraft.cfg...yes it is not easy to flight perhaps because i have used the program to set flight dinamics, sorry for the trouble...

[gajit]

I agree Heywoood - i just love watching the wing shadows and the FD is great for stall turns, flip thingys and all!!

[icarus]

yes give me a little time..i need some time to modify some settings...i will update here and on our website

[gajit]

tx - meanwhile im going to kill my self again - must fly higher!! LOL

[icarus]

Try the smoke pressing I...i m just testing the new aircraft.cfg i will update here soon. just some minutes....i have also maked a less nervous airfile for you heywooood, also if will not change mine..only the fuel part for me. but if someone want it different there is no problem to modify it..thanks for now for the tips...it was helpfull i will back here soon

[icarus]

lol---try the airshow scenery it's fun to fly with all flashes of people...

[icarus]

ok i have maked some light modifies...i will send you helwood...when you say ok i will send also to others. at least i am sure it will be definitive..i have modified fastness cylinder displacement and compression + some flight dinamic making it less nervous..i am sending you now.

[heywooood]

icarus - I love your work bro...

[icarus]

thanks...i sent you the new aircraft.cfg less nervous for you and with the fuel adjustment...please let me know if you like it now...i have maked light adjustment to test..i can modify more.

[heywooood]

ok i have maked some light modifies...i will send you helwood...when you say ok i will send also to others. at least i am sure it will be definitive..i have modified fastness cylinder displacement and compression + some flight dinamic making it less nervous..i am sending you now.


"no no no - theres TWO L's in hellwood boys"....lol:ernae:

[icarus]

lol:ernae:

[heywooood]

:kilroy:soory - it was a bad TopGun movie reference icarus -


I'll take a look at the new files - but unless your original airfile was off in the takeoff and taxi envelopes I'll probably just use the corrected fuel tank info...

also - you might look at the mainwheel contact points..my mains take turns sinking into the tarmac after applying the wheelbrakes...unless I've blown the tires ar made a flat spot on 'em

[gajit]

Mine too

[icarus]

try to modify the brakes part as here

[brakes]
parking_brake = 1 //Parking brake available
toe_brakes_scale = 1.0 //Brake scalar
auto_brakes = 0

if goes better let me know...

[icarus]

about contact points problem..modify this

[contact_points]

point.0= 1, -10.900, 0.000, -1.750, 1378, 0, 0.410, 180.000, 0.400, 2.500, 1.900, 0.000,

0.000, 0
point.1= 1, 2.750, -2.720, -4.350, 1969, 1, 1.166, 0.000, 0.600, 2.500, 1.900, 0.000,

0.000, 2
point.2= 1, 2.750, 2.720, -4.350, 1969, 2, 1.166, 0.000, 0.600, 2.500, 1.900, 0.000, 0.000,

3
point.3= 2, -0.450, -9.450, -0.700, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,

0.000, 5
point.4= 2, -0.450, 9.450, -0.700, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,

6
point.5= 2, -11.300, 0.000, 0.130, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,

9
point.6= 2, 5.970, 0.000, -0.130, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,

4

leave the rest as it is

[icarus]

i have receive this from heywooood(this time i wrote fine) so seems only fuel was real problem, i have added that line to the aircraft.cfg so no other problems will be for next customers.

I had made the old mistake of using FULL throttle on takeoff which is unnecessary with the powerful and lightweight Pitts - I have changed MY flying approach to this plane and it is fine for me.

Also - when I tried the new.cfg - for some reason I could not switch between the different paints in the free flight selection window...since really the fuel tank was all I needed and the coordinates you used are the same as the ones I borrowed from the Christen Eagle - I just switched back to your original .cfg with the fuel tank line added.

as to the contact points - yes the dirt around the field and FSX's 'level airfield' mesh is likely the problem - coupled with the Pitts very low wheel pants as related to the tires...very little clearance there. so thats no real problem either.

[heywooood]

sorry icarus - I had typed this long post with all of that and the forum hiccupped and booted me out....:banghead:

yes - that is all correct - I am heywooood and I approve that message

This is an excellent airplane that flies just as you would expect it to - very powerfull - very light - very sensitive - and very well reproduced by icarusgold!

[heywooood]

Mine too

just add the fuel tank line from my earlier post and you are good to go.

[icarus]

happy that is all ok...all work making flight dinamics was then fine...i will use then same method for our gloster gladiator..another aircraft on the way after i will promote much more the pitts (if i can stay far from fsx because i like to fly it a lot especially on his scenery)

Who want a redbull scenery with pylon air races for the redbull version? Free for our customers of course.

[heywooood]

this forum is messed up - keeps bouncing me out...

SuperBee :ernae:

[icarus]

yes... i have added 2 smoke effects and that looks as the original smoke in youtube videos...i have also registered the starter engine and rpm sound from youtube original video when is possible hear the original pitts sound. Then i have modified frequencies and removed disturbs with an audio editor program. Do not know why but it sounds great especially in the fsx acceleration version.

[icarus]

did you try to go up at high fastness cut off engine and reverse yoke? it's fun.

i have just uploaded the new version with the modified fuel part...so noone problems for future customers

[icarus]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/pitts-3.jpg

i like this pic, the light effect on the glass and the pilot....nice picture roger.

[hews500d]

Just had my first flight with the Pitts. This little plane is FUN !!! I don't know if any of the rest of you have tried knife-edge flight yet but.... It appears,true to the real Pitts, this one can maintain sustained knife-edge :applause: I don't recall any other aerobatic plane in fsx that can do this ! And I do mean sustained, level flight knife-edge !!

Just a couple small issues, the rudder pedals appear to be animated backwards and it would have been nice if they would have included the prop rpm control like the real S-2B, but overall this was $20.00 well spent :ernae:


Darrell

[icarus]

It appears,true to the real Pitts, this one can maintain sustained knife-edge

it was what i tried...spent many weeks on aerobatic manovereurs

[hews500d]

it was what i tried...spent many weeks on aerobatic manovereurs


I don't know how you did it but it's darn nice !!


I'll probably start a repaint tomorrow, is there any way to change the color of the canopy frame? I think it may be in the Pitts_interior.dds file, the 3 horizontal white stripes???

I just did a quick glance at the paint kit and it looks to be laid out very well for fast repaints

Darrell

[heywooood]

Its got a great sound file too....I'll have to check that knife edge.

It stalls nicely and does the hammerhead as well as the Eagle.

I still haven't checked the scenery it came with...maybe later.

about the interior paint - if you mean the canopy spreader that crosses between the fore and aft cockpits and is currently white - I agree - I think it needs to match either the canopy frame or the panel if possible.

[hews500d]

Its got a great sound file too....I'll have to check that knife edge.

It stalls nicely and does the hammerhead as well as the Eagle.

I still haven't checked the scenery it came with...maybe later.

about the interior paint - if you mean the canopy spreader that crosses between the fore and aft cockpits and is currently white - I agree - I think it needs to match either the canopy frame or the panel if possible.

I still need to work on the hammerheads, I can't seem to get enough fwd/right stick thrown in to keep it from pitching "up" on me :costumes:

I think I like the "spreader" white, it's the exterior that I'm looking to change. I want a nice shiny red Pitts, similar to G-STUB but with US registration #'s.

D...

[icarus]

I still haven't checked the scenery it came with...maybe later.

choice the flight at dusk its fun fly with people's flashes...you have to add the content of the flight folder inside pitts folder to your c:/Documents/Flight Simulator X files .....there all instructions inside .doc article into fsx main folder or pitts folder,it's called INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.doc

there is also a layered PSD for made new skins, always inside pitts main folder..called paintkit.

[icarus]

I'll probably start a repaint tomorrow, is there any way to change the color of the canopy frame? I think it may be in the Pitts_interior.dds file, the 3 horizontal white stripes???

i will answer you in few minutes do not remember...

if you look here is white

http://k53.pbase.com/v3/86/582286/2/47276550.PittsS2BCockpit.jpg

[heywooood]

wow - it CAN hold the knife edge pass...sweet.

icarus you cant argue with a photograph - that spreader is white alright

[icarus]

have to ask to the modeller about canopy frames...i was much working on sound flight dinamics and last 4 skin, redbull , the orange one, the japanese and usa with the starts on wings.

[heywooood]

ok - the airshow scenery is excellent - these pics don't really do it justice but its great scenery and now when you feel like doing an aerobatic set in the Pitts or the Extra or the Christen Eagle or whatever - you can have an audience. :applause:

...I didn't see an ambulance, but there IS an audience...

[gajit]

Im still am not so good at the display so i dont want an audience :redf:

[icarus]

I didn't see an ambulance, but there IS an audience...

ambulance has been parked at covered place...you can find it there...probably the driver didn't rexist at the airshow.

[ErnstF]

I know its me, but I can`t find the activision key . I have purchased, downloaded and are trying to install the plane. Have looked in my account, but no key????:isadizzy:

[icarus]

i just sent you some minutes aago with 2 different email addres...i am goint to pm you also here...sorry for late answer...in some events we sleep and code have to be maked manually.

[icarus]

Ernie i just sent you a pm with all infos

[icarus]

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62261&d=1226820159

good screenshots i like the light over model gajit :applause:

[ErnstF]

Thank You very much for the fast response and excellent service and support!!!!:applause:
Sorry for the inconvenient :redf:

[icarus]

support exist to give resolution...send email or ask as you want. no probs

[gajit]

Its so easy to do good screenshots when its such a good product :applause:

[Bruce Thompson]

Thanks Icarus for a Great Plane.

Just one problem can't switch between the different paints while flying.
What's the cure for this , I just downloaded.

[icarus]

when you click change aircraft at fsx menu , you have to select it manually, check there is show all variation signed

[icarus]

Its so easy to do good screenshots when its such a good product

i have seen now that you canopy do not reflect as others gajit, you can find a zip file at our website about 2 textures defaul fsx file that modifies reflection and emprove more model.

you need to be registered or link doesnt works.

http://www.icarusgold.com/FS/downloads.php?cat_id=3

seems we have to build more racers then..now scenery exist..missing only more racers

[Roger]

Just got up and went straight to the Pitts:d

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/pitts-4.jpg

[Roger]

Thanks Icarus for a Great Plane.

Just one problem can't switch between the different paints while flying.
What's the cure for this , I just downloaded.

I don't have this problem Bruce. The shot I just posted was a change in mid-flight?

[icarus]

I don't have this problem Bruce. The shot I just posted was a change in mid-flight?

just curios how you did it in mid flight?

[icarus]

if you find some particular skin that you like please post i will see what i can do to realize it and post on download, waiting also your skins.

[Roger]

just curios how you did it in mid flight?

I think Bruce means when during a flight, you access the drop-down Aircraft menu and then switch to another plane and continue the flight in that new plane. I do that often during flights and I have switched through all the Pitts without a hitch.

[icarus]

ah ok..i thought there was a program to switch. lol, did you try the 3 flights and airshow scenery? if not look at people and flashed lights.

[Fireball6]

Wonderfull - like it !!!!:jump:

[Roger]

ah ok..i thought there was a program to switch. lol, did you try the 3 flights and airshow scenery? if not look at people and flashed lights.
I'd forgotten to extract the flights folder from the aircraft folder:isadizzy: If there are "flashlights" from cameras they may not display in Dx10 which is my prefered mode.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/pitts-5.jpg

[icarus]

:costumes: :ernae:

[Roger]

I just slewed to the grandstand and yes there are camera flishlights going off in the crowd!:applause: Never seen that effect done before.:jump:

[icarus]

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/airshow7.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/airshow5.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/airshow6.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/airshow2.jpg

many people with problems starting the car tonight

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/airshow4.jpg

[icarus]

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/airshow2-1.gif

help they are all around me.....cesar romero's movie?

[gajit]

:jump::jump::applause:

[heywooood]

icarus - I just applied the new .cfg with the modified contact points and it is perfect.

I've never had such outstanding one to one customer support as you have provided here.

Great product - great service and I look forward to your next project.

If you guys ever make a Stinson Reliant SR-5 for FSX you will never have to pay for a cold brew in San Diego ever again. :ernae:

[heywooood]

I just slewed to the grandstand and yes there are camera flishlights going off in the crowd!:applause: Never seen that effect done before.:jump:

you have not raced the Mustang in the tutorials and time trials missions :kilroy:

you should give that a run cause its pretty cool - and on your rig they would probably run quite smoothly :ernae:

[icarus]

yes new contact point was quite good but i still prefer old one...but no problems i can make 10 different aircraft.cfg on request. about stinson was one that i looked at...we have on next release gloster gladiator that is 95% finished then a dragon rapide, gotha 229 and boeing p26 peashooter + a westland lysander then i am project free...i thought also about hurricane spitfire and of course more golden age and racers....i would also make the savoia marchetti 55 floatplanes flying with other 22 sm55 to chicago. But it's a not easy project...if i can find enough info a stinson it's possible.

[icarus]

i am also curios at hews500d's skins

[jetstreamsky]

if you find some particular skin that you like please post i will see what i can do to realize it and post on download, waiting also your skins.

Thumbing through Airliners.net I came across this scheme

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1383735/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=keyword_(%27+%22pitts%22%27_IN_BOOLEAN_MODE))_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=43&prev_id=1384090&next_id=1381537
(http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1383735/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=keyword_%28%27+%22pitts%22%27_IN_BOOLEAN_MODE% 29%29_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=43&prev_id=1384090&next_id=1381537)
It looks stunning, plus it's so unlike every other scheme out there.

[icarus]

thanks...here the full picture scheme

http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=N5311G&distinct_entry=true


it could be nice have a picture about decals , hard to realize from this pictures.

[icarus]

avsim posted news about our pitts, there will be soon also a review there

http://www.avsim.com/

i m thinking about an expansion with new skins maked by skinners and a new airshow scenery titled redbull with hangar pylon etc....

[heywooood]

a redbull course would be great...:ernae:
I'm sure the Avsim review will be very positive.

[jetstreamsky]

it could be nice have a picture about decals , hard to realize from this pictures.

A bit like this one :icon_lol:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1171142/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=WHERE__(reg_%3D_%27N5311G%27)_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=4&prev_id=1227651&next_id=NEXTID (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1171142/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=WHERE__%28reg_%3D_%27N5311G%27%29_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=4&prev_id=1227651&next_id=NEXTID)

Seems to have the decals removed.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1227651/L/&width=1024&height=780&sok=WHERE__(reg_%3D_%27N5311G%27)_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=3&prev_id=1362862&next_id=1171142 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1227651/L/&width=1024&height=780&sok=WHERE__%28reg_%3D_%27N5311G%27%29_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=3&prev_id=1362862&next_id=1171142)

and here with the decals added back

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1362862/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=WHERE__(reg_%3D_%27N5311G%27)_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=2&prev_id=1383735&next_id=1227651 (http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1362862/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=WHERE__%28reg_%3D_%27N5311G%27%29_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=2&prev_id=1383735&next_id=1227651)

anyway, it was just an idea

[icarus]

yes that it's better and possible to realize. thanks. don't see anymore others...all flying the pitts probably lol...i want to made a video and post on youtube soon.

[icarus]

seems our pitts having a great success of sales i m preparing an expansion for pitss now definitively will be on next week. thanks to all , your contribute help to produce many more product and increase quality.

[Roger]

Glad the Pitts is selling well:applause:
Maybe the same people would like the Gamma too?

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/gamma-5.jpg

[icarus]

wow nice pic...i didn't see from this prospective...nice shot roger...gladiator is on the way next product up before end of november...SHOULD

[THibben]

The only way I can start the engine is with Ctrl-e. The starter and the starter switch will turn the engine over but not start it. Is there a fuel cutoff switch?

The fuel line is in the aircraft.cfg.

Thanks,

Tom

[icarus]

the problem was repaired..please check that intoyour aircraft.cfg into [fuel] there is at first place this line

Center1 = 1.7, 0, 0, 25, 0

[THibben]

Icarus,

Yes that line is under the Fuel brackets.

Tom

[icarus]

then you have some settings creating the problem..all other people here had the problem without the line..it was added to solve and included with the new installation...if you read all post here you will see how goes with that problem.i never use ctrl e to start...just move the key for long time.

[THibben]

Icarus,

It appears the problem may be with the start switches. Using Ctrl-e, the switches stay activated until the engine starts. If I click on the switch it only stays up momentarily. Not long enough for the engine to start. I remember this being a problem with another plane instl which had to be fixed. I can't remember what the fix was though.

Tom

[glennc]

Found it - it was A2A P-47, FSX update. The fix was to

In the [piston_engine] section,

normalized_starter_torque=0.1
// normalized_starter_torque=0.035

The fix is the top line.

[icarus]

also if here i don't have problem i will try that line to see how it works, many thanks glennc i appreciateyour help

[icarus]

tested it works better now with that line many thanks, i have added also in the installation pack.

In the [piston_engine] section,

normalized_starter_torque=0.1

[icarus]

i have received this from a customer...with few point to emprove he says:


it flies very well, with just the amount of twitchiness that you would expect from a Pitts. Loops, both inside and out, were performed with ease, and it does a really authentic spin, as well as a flat spin. The nose tends to drop a little more than it should in an axial roll, but it flick rolls excellently. I think that it is a little overpowered, and that probably explains why I haven't been able to do a good tail slide or wing over yet, but practice makes perfect

really happy about Pitts flies well so all weeks testing were well spent.

[hews500d]

Hi Icarus, I still haven't been able to find where to texture the canopy frame. I changed the color on the 3 white areas I thought may have been it, but the frame still stayed white. It almost looks like the frame may not have been UV mapped to allow texturing. Would it be possible if this is the case to get an updated mdl to allow texturing for the frame?

Here are a couple photos to show what I'm talking about: Notice on this one how the "spreader" bars are white, but the frame is red

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamuishiro83/2591475056/


and this one where the windscreen frame and canopy frame is red.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamuishiro83/2590650251/

Darrell

[icarus]

ok i m checking

[icarus]

seems that model needs a modify...i asked to modellers to modify and remap that part + to made possible also skinning the white big block between 2 pilots.

[THibben]

Glennc,

Thanks for finding that setting. I knew I had the problem elsewhere but couldn't find the fix. I have the P-47 also and that must have been it.

Thanks again,

Tom

[hews500d]

seems that model needs a modify...i asked to modellers to modify and remap that part + to made possible also skinning the white big block between 2 pilots.


That sounds great :jump: :jump: :jump: Thank you! The Pitts is so much fun to fly, you guys have a winner here!

Darrell

[icarus]

due the customers positive response wes are planning also a CHRISTEN EAGLE II

[THibben]

Icarus,

Changing the starter torque value didn't help me. When I first load the plane the only way I can get it started is to do a Ctrl-E. I can then shut the engine down and restart with no problem using the starter switch. Then if I shut down FSX and restart, the problem is there again and I have to go the Ctrl-E process again. This is no real problem but it shouldn't be this way. It appears like it is not getting fuel. After starting with Ctrl-E I shut down, turned all of the switches off and then saved the flight. The next time I started FSX I loaded the saved flight and all started normally.

This is a wierd problem for me as no one else seems to have this problem.

Any more ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom

[icarus]

Changing the starter torque value didn't help me. When I first load the plane the only way I can get it started is to do a Ctrl-E

that is very strange with the new torque setting should start immediatly...i suppose there are some settings in your fsx making the problem, are you using max realism or a payload fuel manager? or some other addons? recently i have also sent a review copy and this problems wasn't reported...also the other customers buying didnt report it....seems to me it's something related to your setting ...i will try if i can help you in some way.


The next time I started FSX I loaded the saved flight and all started normally.

perhaps i m near the problem...but you have this problem loading our flights and on free flight no or the inverse?

[THibben]

Icarus,

Solved it. Didn't realize there were other panels associated with the program. Under panel views I found the pop up for the fuel selector and trim panel. I knew it had to be fuel but couldn't figure how to turn it on.

I may have missed it in the text files or some other instructions.

One other question. What is the toggle switch titled "Starter" for? It also won't stay in the start position.

Sorry for the confusion.

Tom

[icarus]

that is a not important switch you have to refer to key starter

[Roger]

Well for me the fuel selector is on but on the Shift/5, Engine controls the mixture is at 0% by default. By pushing the knob to 100% the aircraft starts even with the short duration the Starter switch stays "On".

[icarus]

By pushing the knob to 100% the aircraft starts even with the short duration the Starter switch stays "On".

true

[icarus]

another skin's author has started some new skins for the pitts...expect to download many new skins for the pitts soon

[CBris]

:applause:

:d

[hews500d]

another skin's author has started some new skins for the pitts...expect to download many new skins for the pitts soon
Would CBris be the new author? :wavey::d

Darrell

[Txmmy83]

will definately get this one but before that I am going to get Macbook Pro for school and Design work cost me 2249€ :censored:

this will cause that this nice plane will have to wait probably a Christmas purchase

and Icarus thanks for the Redbull paint nice for me as austrian

BR
Tom
Simaerobatic

[icarus]

Would CBris be the new author?

yes


and Icarus thanks for the Redbull paint nice for me as austrian

welcome aboard Txmmy83

[gajit]

Thats good news - CB does such an excellent job :ernae:

[icarus]

i agree he is a very collaborative person and very good with flight simulation various aspect, it's a pleasure talk with him.

[heywooood]

due the customers positive response wes are planning also a CHRISTEN EAGLE II


molto buono :ernae:

[tigisfat]

Thumbing through Airliners.net I came across this scheme

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1383735/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=keyword_(%27+%22pitts%22%27_IN_BOOLEAN_MODE))_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=43&prev_id=1384090&next_id=1381537
(http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Pitts%20S-2B%20Special/1383735/L/&width=1024&height=695&sok=keyword_%28%27+%22pitts%22%27_IN_BOOLEAN_MODE% 29%29_&sort=_order_by_photo_id_DESC_&photo_nr=43&prev_id=1384090&next_id=1381537)
It looks stunning, plus it's so unlike every other scheme out there.


Yeah, she's a maintenance officer in the USAF at Sheppard AFB. She's got a BIG attitude. She thinks she's really hot stuff. Maybe I'm just a little jealous that she is a sponsored airshow pilot and I'm not, but they can't all be as humble as Bob Hoover and some of the other greats.

[icarus]

if someone else not faster than me i will made soon that skin

[CBris]

go for it

[icarus]

:ernae:

[icarus]

CBris EagleSkinner starts with this first skin, you can see a preview...


:applause::applause:

[CBris]

Oh and you had to show my terrible underside view first... I had hoped you wouldn't

Oh well :costumes:

I have fixed that view now!

[CBris]

OK folks, have some of this... :ernae:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/preview1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/preview2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/preview3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/preview4.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/preview5.jpg

[icarus]

sorry i have corrected also on our website

http://www.icarusgold.com/FS/forum/viewthread.php?forum_id=11&thread_id=12&pid=21#post_21

[CBris]

No worries...

[Txmmy83]

looking good !

BR
Tom

[icarus]

You can download now the Chris new skin for the pitts s-2b here(needs registration)

http://www.icarusgold.com/FS/downloads.php?cat_id=3

http://www.icarusgold.com/P-itts/PITTSSCREN19lit.jpg

[icarus]

i just have seen this forum talking about our pitts...look at this shots

http://www.pilote-virtuel.com/viewtopic.php?id=6152

[Roger]

Nice one Chris:applause:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/rogera/pitts-6.jpg

[CBris]

That looks rather familiar!:applause:

[Bruce Thompson]

Great paint job Chris, many thanks:ernae:

[icarus]

update: there is a patch on the way perhaps end of this week or next..some emprovement on virtual cockpit and aircraft.cfg also a payware expansion with more skins and a new scenery i think it will be for $ 5 only. the patch is free obviously.

[icarus]

this link can be of interested to people fly the pitts.

http://www.rc-airplane-advisor.com/rc-airplane-aerobatics.html

[gajit]

update: there is a patch on the way perhaps end of this week or next..some emprovement on virtual cockpit and aircraft.cfg also a payware expansion with more skins and a new scenery i think it will be for $ 5 only. the patch is free obviously.


Excellent news :jump:

[jetstreamsky]

OK folks, have some of this... :ernae:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/preview5.jpg

Really fine work there Chris :applause:

[CBris]

I am glad you're enjoying the extra detail - just remember, I am a detail nut and I tend to use 2048 textures... Some of you might have problems with your graphics cards. Send me a message, I'll return a 50% scaled down sheet.

Enjoy! And for my next trick...

[icarus]

waiting the new one

[CBris]

Sorry - too busy to paint! Got to fly. Got to do silly things. Got to do more Lomcevaks.

...and I keep bannging my head on the desk or the back of my chair as I tumble...

To use my typical understatement: Not bad, not bad at all!

[Roger]

I am glad you're enjoying the extra detail - just remember, I am a detail nut and I tend to use 2048 textures... Some of you might have problems with your graphics cards. Send me a message, I'll return a 50% scaled down sheet.

Enjoy! And for my next trick...

It's good to see 2048 texture sheets:ernae:

[icarus]

i have just maked a new aircraft.cfg sent to test to chris , he told me that now it's much better, i have changed contact points, static compression, piston engine section, now stall better at 43 knots as the original, spinning and much better aerobatic maneuvers. This is the first part of the patch.
This patch should be out this weeks or beginning next week then gloster gladiator, dragon rapide, boeing p26 peashooter, lysander and eagle II.

there is someone expert with AI? It's not my field... i would make a scenery with some AI pitts flying around the airfield, should be fun.

[icarus]

THE PITTS Challenger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z15YjzSeUsA

[CBris]

Please excuse me, while I go get rid of my breakfast... That guy is good. :isadizzy:

Now... about the flight dynamics... the challenger should be a real challenge for a good Pitts maker. No?

[icarus]

yes challenger will be on the list to build

[BVR_Corsario]

I've flown in Pitts as a passenger and it's wonderful. Any stunt plane.
20 minutes unforgettable. :isadizzy:


This video, like all of this director, is amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhNQFHSUFWQ

[icarus]

yes infact there are many videos on youtube...i have reworked virtual cockpit with many new parts so the patch about virtual it's ready...i am reworking also canopy part for skinners and external textures...looking always better...if all goes well tonight there will be the patch(called patch but it is a complete reinstall), i think you will enjoy more and more now, thanks also to the ChrisB email and others emailing us. I will post an update here and an email to all customers to redownload the pack...dont redownload now because on server there is always the same file.

[hews500d]

yes infact there are many videos on youtube...i have reworked virtual cockpit with many new parts so the patch about virtual it's ready...i am reworking also canopy part for skinners and external textures...looking always better...if all goes well tonight there will be the patch(called patch but it is a complete reinstall), i think you will enjoy more and more now, thanks also to the ChrisB email and others email us. I will post an update here and an email to all customers to redownload the pack...dont redownload now because on server there is always the same file.



:applause::ernae::applause:


Darrell

[icarus]

also the first skin modification with new mdl and remmaped model works! so i have to finish other 9 skins modification and patch will be online.

[gajit]

Well done - very appreciated :jump:

[CBris]

Oh blast - I have to update my model so I can update the skin... :isadizzy:

[jetstreamsky]

yes challenger will be on the list to build

How about the Yak-55 too?

[jmig]

Well, I am a newcomer to the Pitts. It took me a while to get it.

However, it sure is fun. I am just glad I am in a virtual cockpit and not the real one. I don't thing my heart could take all those Gs and cartwheels.

It is amazing what this little airplane can do.

[icarus]

welcome aboard...there will be a big update tomorrow...tonight there was a little problem to correct.

[Panther_99FS]

welcome aboard...there will be a big update tomorrow...tonight there was a little problem to correct.

I just might get this when the 'update dust' has settled...:mixedsmi:

[Bandit]

I just might get this when the 'update dust' has settled...:mixedsmi:

theres an update where?

[Panther_99FS]

theres an update where?

Read post #152 in this thread :mixedsmi:

[icarus]

hoping there will be today if the modeller do not made another error as yesterday...a little error but i can't reupload on the server..waiting he just remap a little part of cockpit.

[icarus]

preview of the new virtual c

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/WANINGCANOPY.jpg

[CBris]

:applause::applause::applause:

EXCEPT...

On the fuel level tube, you have numbers and letters.

F = Full

3
- = 3/4 full
4

and then you have the "1" all alone.

There should be either a "1" over a "2" or a "1" beside a "2" to indicate half full


_____________________________



Oh - and for other readers - don't run out of fuel! She glides like a brick!! :costumes:

[icarus]

its correct now, in the last updated shot there is not a smoke switch that will be added...i just have seen this new feature to add.

[CBris]

This is waiting for the correct mdl and paintkit...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/JAG_1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/JAG_2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/JAG_3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/JAG_4.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/JAG_5.jpg

[icarus]

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

[CBris]

its correct now, in the last updated shot there is not a smoke switch that will be added...i just have seen this new feature to add.

Oh dear! You put the 2 the wrong side of the 1!

it is supposed to look like 1/2 not 2/1... :d

That is the half full mark.

[icarus]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2591475056_27fc1eabb1_o.jpg

also in another cockpit photos i found in that way...i have checked bris before...there are 3 different version another one also with orizonthal number always the 2 before the one:)

[icarus]

i can change in 2 seconds no probs

[CBris]

Ermmm if you look properly at that photograph, (which should not be published here because of size and copyright) you will see that the number "1" is above the number "2"

On other variations you can have the number "1" to the left of the number "2" and yes, there is a single "1" visible too.

BUT even if the "2" is left of or above the "1" - they are in the correct orientation that we read them (i.e. whoever the pilot was, he's pasted the numbers on upside down) :d

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/numbers4.jpg

[gajit]

:costumes::applause:

[jdhaenens]

LOL...the 1/2 is mounted on a tab that sticks below the flat portion of the Gauge Board and interferes with (1) getting to the circuit breakers, and (2) catches on your pant legs, kneeboard, and about everything else that comes near. The first pilot has turned the tab to the side to avoid this. The second pilot has bent the "2" under (or removed it), and the third pilot has turned the tab upside down.

[icarus]

actually i m busy with some stupid spamming and creating some minimal problem to me...i have killed the first one now from romania now i am killing the second one...so i am not so concentrated on the forum sorry.

who know why but they come always from est europa or china

[CBris]

well... I can't do anything with the paints until you get the altered model online, so here's another...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/CS-DAY_1_8.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/CS-DAY_3_8.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/CS-DAY_4_8.jpg

[icarus]

nice skin, i have receive some modification i will receive the rest tonigt later...i still do not have the paintkit...we have to wait a little more chris...just hurry.

[gajit]

Wow Chris - I love it :applause:

[Panther_99FS]

Wow Chris - I love it :applause:

"Ditto" :mixedsmi:

[heywooood]

ok - so there is an update for the Pitts coming soon - with new EagleSkinner paints and some other alterations - but the icarusgold website was spammed and so we are waiting for thatto be cleared up and a few more of the new files to be packaged for download....is that it then?

And we are waiting until icarus will have it all ready and then post here with the link...and we are to re-download the entire Pitts plane file - is that correct?

And Chris B has to wait until thats done before he can release these splendid new paints ? or will some of them be included in the re-release?

[icarus]

yes there will be a complete new file...because include many new features...the new chris skin will be not part of this pack but downloadable on our website as he receive the new files.

[icarus]

update: have only to finish the new paintkit, the rest of the aircraft it's ready...then i will upload the new installation on server...i will post an update later

[icarus]

NEW PITTS VERSION 1.2 UPLOADED, You can redownload if old customer or buy here if new customer. New feature includes new gauges, fuel selector, smoke switch,warn altitude and warn stall, new interiors textures and also the front pilot now can pilot(yoke is movable now.), new airfile and new aircraft.cfg.

http://www.icarusgold.com/Shop/product_info.php?products_id=32


http://www.icarusgold.com/FS/images/photoalbum/album_19/pittsscren20.jpg

http://www.icarusgold.com/FS/images/photoalbum/album_19/pittsscren6b.jpg

[hews500d]

Guess I know what I'll be doing after work tonight :jump:

Darrell

[Panther_99FS]

Guess I know what I'll be doing after work tonight :jump:

Darrell

This weekend for sure for me :ernae:

[gajit]

What an amazing difference to that VC -thanks Icarus team for looking after us customers so well. Just downloading now :applause::applause:

[CBris]

Looking good! IT's working well...

AND FOLKS! Take note of the "altered envelopes" for better metallic shine properties. The new envmpas are good - but

MAKE A BACKUP OF THE ORIGINALS FIRST

and then try flying other aircraft and see if you like the effect there.

Remember - MAKE A BACKUP, because if you don't and don't like the new ones (as if anyone wouldn't) you may have to re-install FSX.

Oh... did I tell you?

MAKE A BACK UP

:ernae:

[hews500d]

This weekend for sure for me :ernae:
Panther, this is one purchase you won't regret!

Darrell

[icarus]

AND FOLKS! Take note of the "altered envelopes" for better metallic shine properties. The new envmpas are good - but

MAKE A BACKUP OF THE ORIGINALS FIRST

the new metal effect are not added to the installer...its a separate winzip file...you have to install manually this to avoid to overwrite the originals if you dont 'want..also if needed i have always the original ones...just ask support and i will send old ones.

[Anneke]

I bought the plane out of respect of the willingness to listen to your customers. Great!
How realistic is the airfile..The FS model makes aerobatic maneuvers a breeze. That can't be true can it?

Cris, love your paintwork. Keep them coming!!

Anneke :wavey:

[icarus]

i made the airfile:running::jump: thanks anneke

[CBris]

Thanks Anneke! And now that I have the "final" textures I can actually tidy up now. Also I have finally found out where the "moving prop" texture is mapped, so I can have chrome spinners both with engine running and with engine still.

But those are all trade secrets... do you really think I'll give those away?

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/spinnermaps.jpg

Oh, OK then...

[icarus]

good idea

[gajit]

Amazing work Chris. :applause:

[Roger]

The new vc is great!!:ernae:

[icarus]

thanks roger

[icarus]

this is a new reworked texture with a new reflection method....it will be used on next official expansion textures for Pitts S-2B on sale the next week

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/alphachanskin1.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/alphachanskin2.jpg

[Anneke]

Lovely! Icarus I noticed that switching the fuel selector either to left or right (tank) causes the engine to quit.

Moreover I would love to see actually see the level of fuel in the 'fuel' gauge i.e. fuel line. And I miss the trim controls and prop control.

But lovely aircraft:jump:

Anneke :wavey:

[icarus]

i am sorry and do not know your configuration but actually also because i have maked many test, all works correctly...the fuel selector inside the virtual cockpit changing tank do not cut off the engine...the fuel selector in the pop up window cut the engine in cut off position, the propeller are also inside the panel windows..if you just look at them.also the trim are inside window panel, there 4 window trim, propeller,gps and fuel selector. actually i am working on the gloster gladiator and expansion pack for pitts. i have just remaked another flight with pitts and noone of the problems reported happened on my computer...probably it depends by other factors.

[Anneke]

Indeed the 2d popups are in place, but I meant the controls and selector in 3D. The default EXTRA has them all in place. Any reason for the leaving them out?

All the best,
Anneke :wavey:

[Panther_99FS]

Icarus,
Anyway to get this page encrypted? --> http://www.icarusgold.com/Shop/create_account.php

[heywooood]

:kilroy: its not encrypted?


Hey icarus - I really like the new improved Pitts - great work over there

[icarus]

it is same page you find at fspilotshop and flightsimstore.com simulshop.com and other store...your credit card details are not stored on our website

[heywooood]

Cool - like the Pitts

icarus - is the new expansion for this plane going to cost $5.00 or are you still working that out?

[Panther_99FS]

I'd prefer it encrypted as in some other stores :)

[icarus]

icarus - is the new expansion for this plane going to cost $5.00 or are you still working that out?

yes still working on

[Panther_99FS]

it is same page you find at fspilotshop and flightsimstore.com simulshop.com and other store...your credit card details are not stored on our website

fspilotshop.com=encrypted--> https://www.fspilotshop.com/create_account.php?osCsid=f9526009f29ccd2bb6d0cf03 4b951825

flightsimstore.com=encrypted--> https://www.flightsimstore.com/create_account.php?osCsid=a233mch8r05qa3citk8rfaeo l2

:engel016::engel016::engel016:

[icarus]

as i told transaction are stored on paypal or 2checkout so no credit card details only details stored are name surname and address and password that is encrypted with md5 hash uncrackable..

[6297J]

Are there any videos of this one anywhere?

[icarus]

no i should made one soon...time permitting working on 5 different projects + updates it is a little bit difficult have the time:wiggle::running::running:

[CBris]

Some news and a tip.

The tip first:

If ever you are offered a global envmap or similar for a particular aircraft, you do not need to move it to the textures folder and go through all that bother of backing it up.

Simply drop the new global envmap in that particular aircraft's texture folder. FSX looks there first for modified FSX texures.

Now, two update screenshots - I am working with the latest release and creating a complete new set of textures and bumpmaps. Maybe you can see on the two pictures below, there is less "orange peel" paint effect. Whenever I see FS painters use that technique to get around the poor reflection rendering in FS, it makes my toenails curl. :costumes: I mean... no self respecting painter will deliberately cause orange peeling when he's spraying a plane or a car....

Anyway, now that we have the update, I shall prepare the new skins.

Oh yes - the plane now has hinges for the engine cowlings too...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/Whitenew.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/RArerelease.jpg

[icarus]

????

http://www.luftfahrtfotografie.de/images/Pitts-S2-B-1.jpg

[CBris]

Is that "D-EFNE" - it's on my list

[edit] - I still need to know where the modeller mapped the rest of the bits! The leg brace struts and the aileron link rods are still grey in the model - as are the cabane struts.

If you look at the RW skins, these are usually painted [unedit]

[Bandit]

where do i find the canopy glass texture?

[CBris]

That's another question for the developer...

Icarus?

Add to my list as well please.

[jetstreamsky]

If you do another model update, the animation for the rudder pedals is reversed.

[icarus]

tomorrow there will a model update then. 2 mb patch

[Anneke]

Icarus, please take another look at my original questions as why you left out some important controls from the VC

Anneke :wavey:

[Panther_99FS]

Might be worth looking in to...

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[Panther_99FS]

There's also the sounds that came with this...

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The Pitts Special is the brainchild of Curtis Pitts and a favorite for both competition and sport pilots alike. The Pitts is fully aerobatic with structural limits of +6 and -3 G's and has been the aircraft of choice for numerous national and international top ranked aerobatic pilots.
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE width="50%" align=center bgColor=#99cccc border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="25%">Filename:</TD><TD width="75%">s1spart2.zip</TD></TR><TR><TD width="25%">License:</TD><TD width="75%">Check within download</TD></TR><TR><TD width="25%">Added:</TD><TD width="75%">1st May 2002</TD></TR><TR><TD width="25%">Downloads:</TD><TD width="75%">4734</TD></TR><TR><TD width="25%">Author:</TD><TD width="75%">Mikko Maliniemi, Paul Martin, Aaron R. Swindle</TD></TR><TR><TD width="25%">Size:</TD><TD width="75%">4642kb</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[icarus]

The Patch for the Rudder Pedal problems has been uploaded on our server, it can be downloaded here

http://www.icarusgold.com/FS/downloads.php?cat_id=3

needs registration on our website.

[Roger]

Well done Icarus:ernae:

[Anneke]

Mmmm...thanks but I'm puzzled as why you do not responds to the questions of a customer (see above)...My questions were not meant to bash or be negative but honest and interested in your design decisions and perhaps trying to encourage you to model the missing controls in the VC, to make this great plane even greater!

Thanks
Anneke:wavey:

[icarus]

i have responded you some days ago, but you ignored the answer....the controls are in the popup window. ...we have maked version 1.1, 1.2 and another patch in only a week. ...so don't say we didn't answer.

[icarus]

new skin part of pitts expansion pack (only + skins and a new scenery air race)coming soon

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/PITTSSCREN21.jpg

[gajit]

Love it :jump::jump::jump:

[icarus]

second skin

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/PITTSSCREN22.jpg

[gajit]

:applause::applause::applause:

[Anneke]

i have responded you some days ago, but you ignored the answer....the controls are in the popup window. ...we have maked version 1.1, 1.2 and another patch in only a week. ...so don't say we didn't answer.

Well I'm sorry Icarus but my question was aimed at modelling in the VC not with pop-up windows, so indeed you did not respons to my question but I understand now that in the VC you need to activate the popups.

Okay clear but my question was aimed at why didn't you model those controls in the VC? I'm a VC nut so I'm hoping to have everything around in the VC.

Again trying to be interested and friendly. I realize that both our mother languages are not english so their might be the change of misunderstanding in the posts. But please don't take offence :)

Best,
Anneke :wavey:

[icarus]

skin number three

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/PITTSSCREN23.jpg

[jmig]

I love the stands! Great aim points...I mean alignment structures.

[Anneke]

This is plain impolite. Sorry to have bought from this developer. First and last time.

Anneke :wavey:

[CBris]

Hi Anneke, I have just got to ask... Apart from the mixture control, what isn't modelled or animated in your VC?

I have installed the latest update - as advertised - and all the circled items in the attached screenshots are animated.

Maybe not perfectly or correctly modelled, but they are there and animated.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/animations.jpg

[Panther_99FS]

CBris,
See below....That's the only question I could find in the thread...:kilroy:


Lovely! Icarus I noticed that switching the fuel selector either to left or right (tank) causes the engine to quit.

Moreover I would love to see actually see the level of fuel in the 'fuel' gauge i.e. fuel line. And I miss the trim controls and prop control.

But lovely aircraft:jump:

Anneke :wavey:


Hi Anneke, I have just got to ask... Apart from the mixture control, what isn't modelled or animated in your VC?

I have installed the latest update - as advertised - and all the circled items in the attached screenshots are animated.

Maybe not perfectly or correctly modelled, but they are there and animated.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/CBris/Pitts/animations.jpg

[Roger]

This is plain impolite. Sorry to have bought from this developer. First and last time.

Anneke :wavey:
I too wonder what is your problem Anneke. Your background gives no indication as to who you are, how old you are or where you come from (what do you have to hide?). Icarus has come from nowhere on the Fs radar to two very nice aircraft combined with top customer support. So what's your problem? Is it because Icarus won't do exactly as you want? Ok then show us what you can make for $20 in FsX:banghead:

[CBris]

On the other hand, let's take a step back and look at the situation a bit differently...

I use an external joystick, I have a keyboard which I use for various functions such as operating the radios.

I have my trim, mixture and prop levers on the joystick and a throttle under my left hand...

I am sitting inside a TINY cockpit in an aerobatic aircraft. My head and shoulders are up against the edge of the coaming.

Do I really want to see my knobs and levers?

Can I?

In the real world, these levers, knobs and buttons are out of my sight. If I (as a pseudo aerobatic pilot) look at anything other than what's outside my perspex, then I am going to be in some pain...

OK, that is a bit more than necessary, but in the case of the Pitts, I would suggest that accuracy of the dynamics are most essential for the pilot and the exteriors for the screenshooter.

[icarus]

This is plain impolite. Sorry to have bought from this developer. First and last time.
:wavey::wavey:

fortunately on 100 customers buying the pitts i had 99 positive responses, good luck with other developers i want really see who will made three update in a week for a model(not to be offensive against others developers), bytheway i am still working on new skins and scenery pack, a new redbull skin, have seen this version on some screenshots so i have realized as original.

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/PITTSSCREN24.jpg

[gajit]

This is plain impolite. Sorry to have bought from this developer. First and last time.

Anneke :wavey:

Anneke - I think that Icarus has been so supportive (much more that many other producers can be - no names!!) that I feel that it is unfair to take that approach.

Don't worry Icarus - you know you anyway that you can t please everyone but you certainly pleased my credit card with your superb Pitts Special.

Please keep your superb products coming :applause:

Regards

GJ

[Anneke]

Hi all,

My name is Anneke 38 old woman married and two children from Germany living in Hamburg. In real life I'm a software developer working on ERP systems. And in my free time a UL RPL pilot. So nothing to hide. (very odd presumption BTW Roger) No offence here but although see that Icarus is very supportive I asked a few questions about the fuel selector and the prop control and missing trim control in the VC and indeed Icarus replied that you supposed to use the 2D pop ups. But somehow some misunderstanding crept in our communication because the real purpose of my support question was aimed at trying to understand as to why Icarus did not model the prop control in the VC. (there is a blue control with a sign 'prop' but this is actually carb heat) The reason for asking? Well I know from experience that IRL your 'feel' the controls but in the sim I use the peripherals and the visual (both inside and outside the cockpit) for control of the plane. All good models from other developers (even MS default) has the VC accurate and I hope somehow in the future that this great Pitts from Icarus will be perfect as well (from the above mentioned stand point)


Again all thanks for replying, but right now I will not buy from Icarus again, not with regard to Icarus but because the way he designs and seems not to give any explanations but seems to start flaming in his reactions.

I apologize for all the turmoil and will shut up now :kilroy: ..but continue to contribute to the forum if possible.

Cheers
Anneke :wavey:

[Roger]

Hi all,

My name is Anneke 38 old woman married and two children from Germany living in Hamburg. In real life I'm a software developer working on ERP systems. And in my free time a UL RPL pilot. So nothing to hide. (very odd presumption BTW Roger) No offence here but although see that Icarus is very supportive I asked a few questions about the fuel selector and the prop control and missing trim control in the VC and indeed Icarus replied that you supposed to use the 2D pop ups. But somehow some misunderstanding crept in our communication because the real purpose of my support question was aimed at trying to understand as to why Icarus did not model the prop control in the VC. (there is a blue control with a sign 'prop' but this is actually carb heat) The reason for asking? Well I know from experience that IRL your 'feel' the controls but in the sim I use the peripherals and the visual (both inside and outside the cockpit) for control of the plane. All good models from other developers (even MS default) has the VC accurate and I hope somehow in the future that this great Pitts from Icarus will be perfect as well (from the above mentioned stand point)


Again all thanks for replying, but right now I will not buy from Icarus again, not with regard to Icarus but because the way he designs and seems not to give any explanations but seems to start flaming in his reactions.

I apologize for all the turmoil and will shut up now :kilroy: ..but continue to contribute to the forum if possible.

Cheers
Anneke :wavey:

Hi Anneke,
No the presumption was not "odd". I have administered many fora and the oddest thing is when members withold much information about themselves. Historically they are usually the biggest trouiblemakers. So thanks for being open in your last thread about who you are.
In all my experience regarding developers of flightsim products, few come close to Icarus Gold's attempts to please their customers. So with that information in mind you may understand why I am utterly amazed that you consider Icarus to be guilty of ignoring your requests while they have answered most of all the other suggestions for updates almost instantly.
So I see Icarus Gold will have to manage without your custom...I for one hope they manage to survive without it it.

[icarus]

but right now I will not buy from Icarus again

i still have all my hairs on my head. i will not answer anymore to you anneke...i am good not stupid.


but continue to contribute to the forum if possible

seems your contribute here its' only about Icarus i want this and this....this is just childish. I know very well people i am sure you will continue to made polemics here for all icarus life.


if your mission was get out all my patience was unsuccessfull. i am working on the skin five...with trim on popup.

[Panther_99FS]

Alrightee now....
Both parties have drawn their lines in the sand.....:cowboy:

[Panther_99FS]

Just having a little Instant Scenery fun with Salzburg...:mixedsmi:

[icarus]

looks nice

[icarus]

skin number 6

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/PITTSSCREN25.jpg

[icarus]

skin 7

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/icarusgold/PITTSSCREN26.jpg

[icarus]

pitts is at 7th place sales on fspilot today

http://www.fspilotshop.com/

and in fsx aircraft category second..

http://www.fspilotshop.com/index.php?cPath=2_70_71

...a good reason to model also an s2a version.

panther also your favorite vintage model is on the way i didn't forget it...but need some time to start we had many projects before.

[icarus]

just received a comment from an fspilot customer that make me happy to build a model for fs community, especially because he is a real pitts pilot:wiggle: time to fiish the expansion pack

"At home I loaded your plane on my computer(accelation,sp2 not vista) and it is my favorite plane I ever have flown on Flight simulator. I have about 500 hours flying the real pitts s2b and many years flying many different flight sim models. You nailed it, thank you. I waited many years for someone to make a Pitts s2b model for flight sim and on my home computer it really flys like the real thing. Thank you Look forward to more acro type plannes from you."