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Sludge Hornet Modifications
Razgriz:
Sludge, in response to JRs post.
1. I was right
2. I was right
3. Lol, I have the brains, you're the guy that can wipe the floor in ACM though :P
Sludge:
Raz...
OK, you were right about that, and yes, I did get a confirmation. The pilot responded he had the altimeter set for 450, so he uses that as a checkpoint about when he passes 90 in the pattern. So I guess we can ask Serge if he can mod the RALT Betty to make that sound instead of "altitude, altitude"? I own ACM, but you forgot I also own carrier patterns and landings too... haha.
Serge...
Can you mod the BlackBox RALT sound to be those two tones? I can get a recording of that specific sound, if you need it?
JR...
But in that video specifically, the Carrier ILS Glideslope and Localizer come up at different times. Is there a way to change that? From monitoring the video, it looked to be glideslope first at 90 deg, and the localizer comes up at 60 deg off runway heading. They dont come up at the same time, you see that part, right? I think civilian systems are the same way, the glideslope has a wider projection, and the Localizer needle has a more narrow field, but the main point Im talking about is that they dont come up at the same time in any carrier landing HUD videos Ive seen. On the TACAN, its a good thing you brought that other video up, cause thats the first one Ive seen go to 0.0, but I think I know why. RAZ pointed this out. That the TACAN xmitter might be located on the tower and his landing is on the right side of the runway, so thats why? Well, here's the cut and dry, I'll simply ask him about both, and if he comes back, Ill post his reponses and we can go from there, cool?
Later
Sludge
Paddles:
Sludge,
no problem to add that sound. If you can get a good sample, I'd be appreciated :)
neutrino:
Sludge, I agree and it makes sense that the needles will come at different times, but I saw no reason to complicate matters without accurate information. I wanted to keep it simple - both needles come at the same time, i.e. they have the same angular range. I guess I can run some calculations and provide two separate values, that correspond to 90 and 60. Give me some time and I'll get back with results, I will check other videos as well.
Sludge:
JR...
Much thanks my friend. Run your calculations, but also, this guy has been really good about getting back to me quickly. Hopefully, I can get back with some real world values. At worst, if he doesnt have the documentation or answers, we can use your calculations, which have already proven to work well. I mean, you can probly leave the glideslope needle activation at +/-35 deg., then calculate what it would take to get the localizer needle activated at 60 deg. Oh BTW, on the GPS/NAV HUD text can you make it a bigger clipping, for at least 5 to 6 digits? The reasoning being is that some ICAOs are long, ie. KNUW (wide-displayed letters), and the ranges also come in decimals, such as 248.5 (wide-display numbers), so it clips that off. I guess if you just add 2 or 3 digits extra more than what it is now, that should account for all possibilities.
Getting back to real world, I've explained our situation to this fella and asked about both ICLS glideslope/localizer needle activations as well as where the TACAN xmits from and why most youtube Hornet carrier landings show 0.2/0.1 at-the-ramp and 0.1 into the wires and stops at 0.1, with his one exception that you pointed out. So far, he's been very quick to respond and I'm guessing I'll get an answer tonite when I get off work.
FSXNP...
When I get home from work, Ill get you that sound file. Is .wav 22khz format good? And I think we can keep the BALT "altitude, altitude" Betty warning as is.
Later
Sludge
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