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Navy Chief
May 26th, 2013, 04:10
Way back in 2009, SOH member James Chams created/posted a AI Aircraft Configuration list that provided aircraft.cfg entries to allow cats/traps on aircraft carriers. Just wondered if that list was ever updated, or if a new one had been created?

I have several carrier-based aircraft that are not configured for carrier ops, and such a list would be most helpful!

Thanks, NC
Hanimichal
May 26th, 2013, 06:55
Here is Copy and past





TURN WORD WRAP OFF

Aircraft AI Carrier Configurations v1.9
=========================================


Enables Usage of your favorite FSX Addon Aircraft with FSX Acceleration AI Carriers,
Mr. Javier Fernandez's USS Nimitz and Eisenhower nuclear carriers packages, Mr. Sylvain
Parouty's PA Clemenceau (R 98) v2 French Aircraft Carrier, and any/all of Flying Stations'
HMS Victorious R38 - Early WWII & HMS Ark Royal IV Carrier(s).

Contains correct (Accurate) configurations for the models Tailhooks and Launch bars
locations and the setup to enable them to be used with these AI Carriers correctly.


Developers Models include:
-------------------------

A2A Simulations P-47 [ACCU-Sim] (This Aircraft simply HAD to be Done).
Aerosoft's F-16 (made at the request by of forum user "DSWO").
AlphaSim's A-6, EA-6B, F-5E, Tornado F.3 & F-105D Thunderchief.
Bear Studios' (Flight1) MiG-15 & MiG-17.
CaptainSim XLoad's F/A-18D & C-130 Pro.
Dino Cattaneo's FREEWARE F-14D BETA v0.95 & T-45C v1.85.
Flight Replicas' (Flight1) Messerschmitt 262A-1a and 262B.
Iris Simulation's F-14A/B (Premium Series/Pro Series), F-4 (RAF & RN), F-15C/E, & EAP (All Varients).
LionHeart Creations Ltd. Epic LT & Quest Kodiak
Lotus Studios' Aero L-39 (made for myself and at the request by of forum user "DSWO").
Microsoft's Cessna Grand Caravan 208 B (made at the request by of forum user "francesco").
Real Flight Studio's Grumman F6F-Hellcat.



Installation:
------------

Add these statements to your "Aircraft.Cfg" file to each respective aircraft to enable
them to Launch/Recover correctly from FSX Acceleration Carriers / AICarriers R2R,
Mr. Javier Fernandez's USS Nimitz and Eisenhower nuclear carriers packages,
Mr. Sylvain Parouty's PA Clemenceau (R 98) v2 French Aircraft Carrier, and any/all of
Flying Stations'HMS Victorious R38 - Early WWII & HMS Ark Royal IV Carrier(s).

Begin by opening the Aircraft.cfg file using Notepad and Scroll Down to the section
that begins with [TailHook]. Or, if NO [Tailhook] Section exists, then scroll to the
End-Of-The-File. Then, Add these statements to your file(s), save them, and finally
Launch FSX.


Enjoy! :)


Credits:
-------
Created by James F. Chams and Last Updated on 12/10/2009 for FREEWARE Use ONLY.


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++************** ******************************** A2A Simulations ************************************************** **********

P-47D Thunderbolt (ACCU-Sim)
----------------------------

NOTE: This is a Land-based aircraft which does NOT support a visual Tailhook or Launch bar elements
(i.e. the Launch Bar/Tailhook is NOT animated) and, therefore, did NOT come with Carrier settings.
These settings will enable these models to use these features. Also, If you extend your tailhook
or launch bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT visually look good to install it in those
varients unless you really want to. These settings WILL work for ALL their respective varients.


FYI: The catapult launch speeds exceeds the structure tolerance of such aircraft (This is NOT a fighter);
you make experience a crash (if your FSX Crash settings are ON) upon a Launch or Trap; and an engine
excessively high RPM after a catapult (especially the Accu-sim version). So, set Power (throttle) to
just above Idle, Then launch and allow the catapult to put her into flight. The use of FLAPS on this
aircraft and trimmed for take off is OK, BUT NOT with FULL (Throttle) Power.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set aircraft ... BEFORE a catapult launch:-
1. Elevator Trim to Take-Off.
2. Lower FLAPS as desire for Take-off.
3. Set power (THROTTLE) to slightly above idle BEFORE the Launch and, ONLY upon attaining flight,
ADD Power. FULL (Throttle) Power upon Take-Off will exceed Engine RPM and can cause damage.

Landings, however, a much more difficult, with the aircraft needing to be flown precisely. But, they
may be done normally with or without FLAPS and DO make sure you lower the tailhook (even if you can't
see the tailhook come down).
These setting are the same on both versions (Accu-Sim'ed or not).

Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\WoP3_P47D-20\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\WoP3_P47D-22\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\WoP3_P47D-23\Aircraft.Cfg



// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[TAILHOOK]
tailhook_length = 4
tailhook_position = -19.37, 0.00, -1.00
cable_force_adjust = 1.0

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot = 7.300, 0, -5.700
launch_bar_lug = 7.300, 0, -7.700


---------------------------------------------------------------------



********************************************** Aerosoft ************************************************** *****************


F-16 Falcon
-----------

Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Aerosoft F-16A 9\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Aerosoft F-16 .... etc. (21 or so folders).


// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================
[TAILHOOK]
tailhook_length = 4
tailhook_position = -13.37, 0.00, -2.00 // -15.0, 0.0, -1.0
cable_force_adjust = 1.0

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot = 7.30, 0.00, -3.77
launch_bar_lug = 9.00, 0.00, -4.95


---------------------------------------------------------------------




*********************************************** ALPHASim ************************************************** ****************



A-6 Intruder
------------

Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\ALPHA A-6E Intruder Pack 1\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\ALPHA A-6E Intruder Pack 2\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4.05
tailhook_position = -20.70, 0.00, -1.3 // -17.00, 0.00, -1.3 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
cable_force_adjust = 1.00


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot = 15.43, 0.0, -5.92
launch_bar_lug = 15.43, 0.0, -7.92



---------------------------------------------------------------------



EA-6B Intruder
--------------

Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\ALPHA EA-6B Prowler\Aircraft.Cfg


[WARNING]: AlphaSim coded the Launch Assist into their model and it is missaligned; I was UNABLE to change that.
So to Launch you must put the Launch shuttle near the Main gear instead the Nose wheel. Perhaps
AlphaSim might update this model at some future date.


// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4.05
tailhook_position = -20.00, 0.00, -1.3 // -17.00, 0.00, -1.3 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
cable_force_adjust = 1.00


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================


[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot = -2.25, -5.00, -5.95 // This section DOES NOT Work because Model (.mdl) has been coded
launch_bar_lug = -2.25, -5.00, -6.95 // with the Launch Assist and it is misaligned to the Main Gear.




---------------------------------------------------------------------



F-5E Tiger II
-------------

Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\ALPHA F-5E Tiger II\Aircraft.Cfg


// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 2.05
tailhook_position = -9.70, 0.00, -3.3 // -15.00, 0.00, -1.3
cable_force_adjust = 1.00


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot= 15.10, 0.00, -2.97
launch_bar_lug= 16.10, 0.00, -4.97


---------------------------------------------------------------------



Tornado F.3
-----------


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\ALPHA Tornado F3\Aircraft.Cfg


There is NO Tailhook simulated in this model's (.mdl) file and and its keystroke implementations is
married to visuals of intake/exhaust covers, chocks, and others. It looks weird to deploy your
tailhook only to see these; but the trap via the tailhook function works.


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot = 17.40, 0.00, -5.42
launch_bar_lug = 19.40, 0.00, -7.42


---------------------------------------------------------------------



F-105D Thunderchief
-------------------


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\ALPHA F-105D Thunderchief\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[Tailhook]
tailhook_length = 8.00
tailhook_position = -15.50, 0.00, 0.60 // -19.50, 0.00, 0.60 // (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum
cable_force_adjust = 1.00

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot = 18.00, 0.00, -5.85
launch_bar_lug = 20.00, 0.00, -7.85


---------------------------------------------------------------------



********************************************** Bear Studios' (Flight1) ************************************************** **



MiG-15
------


NOTE: This is a Land-based aircraft which does NOT support a visual Tailhook or Launch bar elements
(i.e. the Launch Bar/Tailhook is NOT animated) and, therefore, did NOT come with Carrier settings.
These settings will enable these models to use these features. Also, If you extend your tailhook
or launch bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT visually look good to install it in those
varients unless you really want to. These settings WILL work for ALL their respective varients.


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15Bis\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15BisR\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15BisSB\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15Lim2R\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15Uti\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15UtiCS102\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15UtiFT2\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15UtiSBLim2\Aircraft.Cf g
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_15UtiSBLim2M\Aircraft.C fg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================
[TailHook]
tailhook_length=1 ;(feet)
tailhook_position= -12.0, 0.0, -2.5 // 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum
cable_force_adjust=1.0

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot = 10.30, 0.00,-2.80
launch_bar_lug = 12.00, 0.00,-4.70


---------------------------------------------------------------------



MiG-17
------

NOTE: This is a Land-based aircraft which does NOT support a visual Tailhook or Launch bar elements
(i.e. the Launch Bar/Tailhook is NOT animated) and, therefore, did NOT come with Carrier settings.
These settings will enable these models to use these features. Also, If you extend your tailhook
or launch bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT visually look good to install it in those
varients unless you really want to. These settings WILL work for ALL their respective varients.


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_17A\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_17F\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_17FT5\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_17LiMs\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_17PF\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\MiG_17PFU\Aircraft.Cfg


// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================
[TailHook]
tailhook_length=1 ;(feet)
tailhook_position= -12.0, 0.0, -3.0 // 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum
cable_force_adjust=1.0

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot = 11.8, 0, -2.9
launch_bar_lug = 13.8, 0, -4.7


---------------------------------------------------------------------



*************************************** CaptainSim ************************************************** **********************



F/A-18D
-------

Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_FA-18D\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[tailhook]
tailhook_length = 6 //4.5 // numero maior evita o giro do aviao
tailhook_position = -51.0, 0, -2.0 // -49.0, 0, -2.0 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook


Launch Assist in coded into the model's (.mdl) file and is therefore NOT needed here.


---------------------------------------------------------------------


C-130
-----

Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_C130\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_EX1_C130\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_EX1_CL130\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_EX1_KC130\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_EX2_AC130\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_EX2_C130\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_EX2_C133\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_EX2_LC130\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length= 7.05 // 1 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
tailhook_position= -17.00, 0.00, -9.3 // 0,0,0, // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
cable_force_adjust= 1.00 // 0.00001 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot = 30.21, 0.0, -15.77
launch_bar_lug = 30.21, 0.0, -17.30



---------------------------------------------------------------------



*************************************** Dino Cattaneo's FREEWARE ************************************************** ********



F-14D BETA v0.95
----------------


NOTE: Mr. Dino Cattaneo kindly included my "FIXED" settings into BETA v.0.96 -> v1.07 and Later.
So, these settings are ALREADY INCLUDED and NO Longer needed after BETA v.0.96.


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Grumman_F14D\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length=4 ;(feet)
tailhook_position=-59.30, 0.0, -2.81, // -48.0, 0.0, -0.81, ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum
cable_force_adjust=1.4


Launch Assist in coded into the model's (.mdl) file and is therefore NOT needed here.


---------------------------------------------------------------------




T-45C Goshawk v1.85
-------------------


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Boeing_T45C\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[tailHook]
tailhook_length=2.5
tailhook_position=-15.6, 0.0, -2.63 // -18.6, 0.0, -2.63 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
cable_force_adjust=1.5



Launch Assist in coded into the model's (.mdl) file and is therefore NOT needed here.


---------------------------------------------------------------------



************************************************* Flight Replicas' (Flight1) **********************************************




Messerschmitt 262A-1a and 262B
------------------------------


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Messerschmitt Me-262A-1a FSX\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Messerschmitt Me-262B FSX\Aircraft.Cfg


// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 1
tailhook_position = -10, 0, -3.7 // 0, 0, 0
cable_force_adjust = 1


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ======p========================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot= 11.30, 0, -2.3 // 11.1725
launch_bar_lug = 13.7, 0, -6.0


---------------------------------------------------------------------



************************************************* IRIS Simulations ************************************************** ******





F-14A/B (Premium Series)
------------------------


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14B Tomcat\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length=6.6 ;(feet)
tailhook_position = -19.0, 0.0, -1.0 // -15.0, 0.0, -1.0 ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum
cable_force_adjust = 1.0


// AI Carrier Launch configuration
// Posted on IRIS Website by Dlink
// and Updated/Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =============================================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot=21.6, 0.00, -3.75
launch_bar_lug=24.63, 0.00, -5.40 // 28.63, 0.00, -5.40


---------------------------------------------------------------------


F-14A/B (Pro Series)
--------------------


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat ACM\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat AInt\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat ASup_1\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat ASup_2\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat Clean\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat TARPS\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14A Tomcat Unarmed\Aircraft.Cfg


...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14B Tomcat AInt\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14B Tomcat CAS\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14B Tomcat Clean\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14B Tomcat FRTP\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14B Tomcat TARPS\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-14B Tomcat Unarmed\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length=6.0 ;(feet)
tailhook_position = -19.57, 0.0, -0.967 // -15.847, 0.0, -0.967 ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum
cable_force_adjust = 0.75



Launch Assist in coded into the model's (.mdl) file and is therefore NOT needed here.



---------------------------------------------------------------------



F-4 Phantom II
--------------


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS RAF Phantom FG.1\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS RN Phantom FG.1\Aircraft.Cfg




// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[Tailhook]
tailhook_length=3.0
tailhook_position=-21.7,0.0,-3.0 // -17.5,0.0,0.0
cable_force_adjust=1.0


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot= 18.970, 0.0000, -5.70
launch_bar_lug= 17.700, 0.0000, -9.00


---------------------------------------------------------------------



F-15C & F-15E (Lite)
--------------------


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-15 Eagle\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS F-15SG Strike Eagle\Aircraft.Cfg




// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[Tailhook]
tailhook_length=3.0
tailhook_position=-20.0,0.0,-5.0 // -19.5,0.0,0.0 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
cable_force_adjust=1.0


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot= 13.00, 0.0000, -5.00
launch_bar_lug= 14.70, 0.0000, -7.00


---------------------------------------------------------------------



E.A.P. All Varients
-------------------


NOTE: The EAP has Air Force varients which are land based fighters and do NOT support a visual Tailhook
or Launch bar. If you extend your tailhook or launch bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT
visually look good to install it in those varients unless you really want to. These settings WILL
work for their respective varients. The ONLY true NAVAL version is the E.A.P. FA-39 Vortex. But,
its Launch Bar is NOT animated.



E.A.P. Cyclone ES2A
-------------------


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS Cyclone ES2A\Aircraft.Cfg


// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[Tailhook]
tailhook_length=3.0
tailhook_position=-16.70,0.0,-7.0 // -19.5,0.0,0.0 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
cable_force_adjust=1.0


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot= 7.8500, 0.0000, -5.90
launch_bar_lug= 9.8500, 0.0000, -7.90




E.A.P., E.A.P. Tempest F2 & E.A.P. FA-39 Vortex
-----------------------------------------------


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS E.A.P\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS Tempest F2\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\IRIS FA-39 Vortex\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[Tailhook]
tailhook_length=3.0
tailhook_position=-16.70,0.0,-5.0 // -19.5,0.0,0.0 // Modified to align correctly with the Tailhook
cable_force_adjust=1.0


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot= 7.8500, 0.0000, -5.90
launch_bar_lug= 9.8500, 0.0000, -7.90


---------------------------------------------------------------------



************************************************ LionHeart Creations Ltd. *************************************************




Epic LT
-------

NOTE: The Epic LT is a civil aircraft which are land based ONLY and do NOT support a visual Tailhook
or Launch bar (i.e. the Launch Bar/Tailhook is NOT animated). If you extend your tailhook or launch
bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT visually look good to install it in those varients
unless you really want to. These settings WILL work for ALL their respective varients.



FYI: The catapult launch speeds exceeds the structure tolerance of such aircraft (This is NOT a fighter);
you make experience a crash (if your FSX Crash settings are ON) upon a Launch or Trap; and an
excessively high angle-up pitch attitude inducing a STALL after a catapult launch if, your FLAPS are
down and your aircraft is trimmed for take off with FULL (Throttle) Power.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set aircraft ... BEFORE a catapult launch:-
1. Elevator Trim to neutral.
2. Raise FLAPS to the FULL UP position.
3. Set power (THROTTLE) to idle BEFORE the Launch and, ONLY upon attaining flight, ADD Power.
4. AFTER Launch you may have to put the YOKE (Joystick) full forward to PREVENT STALL and establish
level flight.

Landings may be done normally with or without FLAPS and DO make sure you lower the tailhook (even if
you can't see the tailhook come down).




Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Epic_LT\Aircraft.Cfg




// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4
tailhook_position = -7.7, 0, -2.0
cable_force_adjust = 1

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot= 8.0263, 0, -2.70
launch_bar_lug = 10.0263, 0, -5.50


---------------------------------------------------------------------



Quest Kodiak
------------

NOTE: The Quest Kodiak is a civil aircraft which are land based ONLY and do NOT support a visual Tailhook
or Launch bar (i.e. the Launch Bar/Tailhook is NOT animated). If you extend your tailhook or launch
bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT visually look good to install it in those varients
unless you really want to. These settings WILL work for ALL their respective varients.



FYI: The catapult launch speeds exceeds the structure tolerance of such aircraft (This is NOT a fighter);
you make experience a crash (if your FSX Crash settings are ON) upon a Launch or Trap; and an
excessively high angle-up pitch attitude inducing a STALL after a catapult launch if, your FLAPS are
down and your aircraft is trimmed for take off with FULL (Throttle) Power.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set aircraft ... BEFORE a catapult launch:-
1. Elevator Trim to neutral.
2. Raise FLAPS to the FULL UP position.
3. Set power (THROTTLE) to idle BEFORE the Launch and, ONLY upon attaining flight, ADD Power.
4. AFTER Launch you may have to put the YOKE (Joystick) full forward to PREVENT STALL and establish
level flight.

Landings may be done normally with or without FLAPS and DO make sure you lower the tailhook (even if
you can't see the tailhook come down).



:Quest Kodiak (Tri-cycle Landing Gear)


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Kodiak\Aircraft.Cfg




// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4
tailhook_position = -10, 0, -1.5 // -15, 0, -1
cable_force_adjust = 1

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot= 8.5, 0, -3.10
launch_bar_lug = 10.5, 0, -6.10



And ...


:Quest Kodiak (Float Plane)


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Kodiak_Floatplane\Aircraft. Cfg




// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4
tailhook_position = -10, 0, -3.7 // -15, 0, -1
cable_force_adjust = 1

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot= 9.8, 0, -7.70
launch_bar_lug = 9.8, 0, -8.20

---------------------------------------------------------------------



************************************************ Lotus Studios ************************************************** **********



Lotus Aero L-39
---------------


NOTE: The L-39 has Air Force varients which are land based fighters and do NOT support a visual Tailhook
or Launch bar (i.e. the Launch Bar/Tailhook is NOT animated). If you extend your tailhook or launch
bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT visually look good to install it in those varients
unless you really want to. These settings WILL work for their respective varients.


Modify these "Aircraft.Cfg" File(s) with the statements below for each Model folder:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Lotus L-39\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Lotus L-39-LR\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Lotus L-39-multi\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Lotus L-39-race\Aircraft.Cfg
...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\Lotus L-39-SS\Aircraft.Cfg



// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4.05
tailhook_position = -12.00, 0.00, -3.3
cable_force_adjust = 1.00


// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================


[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot = 14.2, 0.000, -5.250
launch_bar_lug = 14.3, 0.000, -6.650


---------------------------------------------------------------------



************************************************** ** Microsoft ************************************************** **********




Cessna Grand Caravan 208B
-------------------------

NOTE: The 208's are civil aircraft which are land based ONLY and do NOT support a visual Tailhook
or Launch bar (i.e. the Launch Bar/Tailhook is NOT animated). If you extend your tailhook or launch
bar you won't visually see them so it may NOT visually look good to install it in those varients
unless you really want to. These settings WILL work for ALL their respective varients.



FYI: The catapult launch speeds exceeds the structure tolerance of such aircraft (This is NOT a fighter);
you make experience a crash (if your FSX Crash settings are ON) upon a Launch or Trap; and an
excessively high angle-up pitch attitude inducing a STALL after a catapult launch if, your FLAPS are
down and your aircraft is trimmed for take off with FULL (Throttle) Power.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set aircraft ... BEFORE a catapult launch:-
1. Elevator Trim to neutral.
2. Raise FLAPS to the FULL UP position.
3. Set power (THROTTLE) to idle BEFORE the Launch and, ONLY upon attaining flight, ADD Power.
4. AFTER Launch you may have to put the YOKE (Joystick) full forward to PREVENT STALL and establish
level flight.

Landings may be done normally with or without FLAPS and DO make sure you lower the tailhook (even if
you can't see the tailhook come down).




Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\C208B\Aircraft.Cfg



// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4
tailhook_position = -25.8, 0, -3 // -15, 0, -1
cable_force_adjust = 1

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot= -4.30, 0.00, -2.90
launch_bar_lug = -2.70, 0.00, -5.40


---------------------------------------------------------------------



************************************************* Real Flight Studios ************************************************** ***




Grumman F6F-Hellcat
-------------------


Modify this "Aircraft.Cfg" File with the statements below:

...\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes\RF F6F_Hellcat\Aircraft.Cfg



// Modified by James F. Chams @2009.
// =================================

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4
tailhook_position = -19.8, 0, -1 // -15, 0, -1
cable_force_adjust = 1

// Added by James F. Chams @2009.
// ==============================
[LAUNCH_ASSISTANCE]
launch_bar_pivot= 3.0, 0, -3.1
launch_bar_lug = 3.0, 0, -3.1


---------------------------------------------------------------------



================================================== ======= EOF ================================================== ===========
Victory103
May 26th, 2013, 08:38
Those are for the flyable models. The AI models will need a "wet" configuration as they do not use the same settings, basically using "super spoilers" for traps, and more thrust to simulate the cat launch, these models will do the same on shore runways as well. NC, there might be something for this already on the MAIW forums, they did put out a French Navy Rafale package that has the AI models out at sea. You will also need a AFD/AFCAD "under" the boat for the AI to land on, something that someone has already probably done.
Navy Chief
May 26th, 2013, 12:40
Those are for the flyable models. The AI models will need a "wet" configuration as they do not use the same settings, basically using "super spoilers" for traps, and more thrust to simulate the cat launch, these models will do the same on shore runways as well. NC, there might be something for this already on the MAIW forums, they did put out a French Navy Rafale package that has the AI models out at sea. You will also need a AFD/AFCAD "under" the boat for the AI to land on, something that someone has already probably done.

Actually, it is the flyable models that I'd like the aircraft.cfg mods for. Take for example the Razbam A-7E; it will not cat/trap without mods to the cfg file. Knowing the changes for that would be quite helpful. Pete
strikehawk
May 26th, 2013, 19:52
Actually, it is the flyable models that I'd like the aircraft.cfg mods for. Take for example the Razbam A-7E; it will not cat/trap without mods to the cfg file. Knowing the changes for that would be quite helpful. Pete

Chief, get with Warhawk 1130 for anything doing with the Razbam A-7 seeing as he's put in lot's of hours in it. It should trap and launch out of the box unless your install went wrong.
Dimus
May 27th, 2013, 01:07
I have launched and trapped the RAZBAM A-7. It' not easy but certainly the plane has that capability.
Navy Chief
May 27th, 2013, 05:39
Chief, get with Warhawk 1130 for anything doing with the Razbam A-7 seeing as he's put in lot's of hours in it. It should trap and launch out of the box unless your install went wrong.

Thanks Charlie, I will! Pete