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vLSO Alpha Release
SUBS17:
--- Quote from: fsxnavypilot on September 15, 2011, 01:48:46 pm ---
--- Quote from: capthaltli on August 30, 2011, 04:43:31 pm ---One idea I had was to have a trigger or button in FSX that acts as a cue for calling the ball. This would replace the vLSO saying call the ball, which is not NATOPS case 1 ops. Once you see the ball in fsx press some TBD button, call your side number, ac, fuel state, and the program would recognize the trigger (FSX button) and respond roger ball. If you didn't make the call inside .6 miles you would get a wave off, or we could have a Clara call button, but that is probably overkill. Anyways just thought to make the calls more realistic, see the ball and the make the call, not wait for the auto trigger "call the ball".
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Capt,
What we really miss in FSX is the player-game interaction. Unfortunately all that we can use are few free FSX functions. But as I have already mentioned, the need to assign a (joystick or keyboard?) button to an FSX command/function would significantly limit the player and/or FSX. What if that FSX command is already assigned and used by the player's aircraft?.. So, all we can do is to simulate or mimic real life interaction to a certain extent.
Currently there's a trigger area in my test mission(s) which is located in front of 'the start' position. When you fly through this 'window', the program starts recording your approach data. Then it issues 'call the ball', after that it shows your 'ball call' with your side number, ball and fuel state. Sure, it always says BALL, never CLARA, because the program has no idea whether you actually see the ball or not. :) Finally, the program says 'roger ball' and shows a message with this text and current WOD.
It is possible to programmatically determine Case 1-3 conditions, thus disable 'call the ball' if it is Case 1. Additionally, the program could show appropriate 'CASE I(II) Approach' text message to inform the pilot when he starts another approach.
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Is there any plans to add calls for other aircraft types eg Rhino, Hornet, Hawkeye etc?
Johan:
--- Quote from: fsxnavypilot on September 19, 2011, 08:11:21 am ---Guys,
just curious what's the size of your Logbook.dat file (placed along with the vLSO.exe in the same folder) and how many attempts are registered in the logbook?
Thanks
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Hi Serge,
Mine is just 69KB. I have just 30 attempts.
Johan
Sludge:
Serge...
Sorry for the delay, I've been trying to get my "flying setup" HOTAS-on-desk arrangement back in order and haven't gotten on here in a while, since I was back from my vacation. I'll get airborne and get you some results, and a continuation of the details of my carrier "stopping" problem.
Later
Sludge
Sludge:
Serge...
Got a few quick passes in before hitting the rack tonight. Didn't seem to have the "stopping" issue, as I went DIRECTLY to CAT4 from mission startup and it seemed to work continuously from start thru 3 passes.
The issues I did have were:
1. The "time in groove" still lists as: 30+ secs, when I'm counting out-loud only to 20. Not sure if this is where an "initiation" window is located?
2. On FULL LSO Talking Level, during a solid approach, the LSO says "a little low" when the ball is centered and the ICLS needles are showing me a TAD HIGH. I'll try to get some pics right as he says it. Or some FRAPS videos.
One question, what was your rationale behind the numbers for the pass? I'm only asking, as I wanted to get what your mentality is during the pass and grading. I read the .pdfs and thought you'd split IM (4700'/2=2400 rounded up) and then work towards the "front end" of IC (~1200) and AR (~300), but thats just the way I would do it. Want to hear your take on it.
Those are the only comments I have from the 3 passes tonight, I will try to fly some more tomorrow after workout and give you the logfile after I've dropped about 20 or so traps.
Later
Sludge
Paddles:
--- Quote from: Sludge on September 21, 2011, 08:28:36 am ---...
2. On FULL LSO Talking Level, during a solid approach, the LSO says "a little low" when the ball is centered and the ICLS needles are showing me a TAD HIGH.
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Sludge,
I have noticed such inconsistencies too. This is mainly due to different location of the ILS of Javier's and FSX carriers. Look at the comparison picture. You can see the difference - on the Acceleration carrier FLOLS and ILS glideslope axes match, whereas on Javier's they don't. I've asked Javier for some geometry data of his carrier model and he kindly promised he would share that info, so I hope I'll be able to minimize that difference...
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