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Simviation Updated F/A-18 Hud
idahosurge:
Someone posted an updated hud over at
http://www.simviation.com/simviation/?ID=64&page=1000
Before I go through the hassel of installing this I was wondering if anyone has installed this and checked it out. I so, do you think it is worth it or just a waste of time!
Rod
Razgriz:
That goes along with this thread.
http://www.fsdreamteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=1192.60
Sludge:
Yeah, Rod...
We've had this HUD going for the last week or so, full bore. We've had some problems that I dont think he has fixed either. Mainly the NAV1/2NAV2 steering cues, and ACLS tadpole behavior.
Plus, if you know this fella, tell him he forgot to add the "background.bmp" into the .zip package. If you dont have that file in the main panels directory outside of your HUD or HUD_VC directories, you will get a black background for your HUD Control Panel. If you want it, at that same website, there is a file called "Realistic HUD for FA-18" by KBT SuperHornet team. Download that, and ALL the required files are in there. Any questions, shoot my way, or at DOUM, or SPAZ.
However, in short, I think the New HUD is a blast. It was the original KBT SuperHornet HUD, FS 2004 version, modified by peeps like us to fit FSX FA-18. I love it. If you dial in the numbers right, its a great time. Read this boards' "HUD waterline" thread for more info and pics of how the new HUD looks.
Also, if you want, modding your "aircraft.cfg" file in the flaps section at the [flaps.1], change the "manuevering_flaps=1" (1=auto logic) to "maneuvering_flaps=0" (zero=manual). This overrides the default "auto-logic" flaps for the trail flaps will give you 15 deg HALF and FULL 45 deg TRAIL FLAPS on command. Lower them below 200 KIAS half/160 KIAS full for some sim realism. Talk about really getting on-speed AoA's for carrier landings.
Laterz
Sludge
Sludge:
Here's a screenshot from what I have installed now.... mind you its .60 zoom on 1920 x 1200.
Enjoy.
SpazSinbad:
‘Head Bob’ fix at FSX Blue Angels has been incorporated in another 'formation flying' fix that may be relevant for some also. Getting rid of this headbob/head movement is essential for any mil jet flying IMHO:
http://fsxproblueangels.com/downloadswingfix.html (WING CLIP FIX [Stops wings from disappearing when flying close formation] + HEAD BOB FIX)
Other fixes for other issues can be found here:
http://fsxproblueangels.com/downloads.html
+ of course their most excellent 'how to carrier land video' at: http://fsxproblueangels.com/videoscreen%20ok3.html
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