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New FSXBA Hornet
jimi08:
Thanks guys for the positive feedback.
--- Quote from: capthaltli on July 12, 2012, 03:35:09 pm ---Jimi,
Curious, is there anyway to setup joystick buttons for the three new systems, Pitch Auto Trim System (Master Arm), Take Off Trim (Pitot Heat), ATC (Engine Ice)? Or do you have to activate or deactivate using the VC toggles only? Would be nice to setup buttons/short cuts for these systems if possible.
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Yes, there is (for two out of three anyways). The Pitch Auto Trim System, is set to be active by default. By selecting the Master Arm switch to ARM, you actually deactivate the system. As far as I know, there is no way set a key or button assignment to it since it is not a default FSX function/command. Maybe Herbie's approach using FSUIPC might work for this one, but as far as I know, it can only be toggled in the Virtual Cockpit (VC).
As for the Takeoff Trim System, all you have to do is assign the PITOT HEAT function to a button or key of your choosing for it work. This can be done by going to Options/Settings/Controls in the Main Menu and selecting the BUTTONS/KEYS tab. From there, look for the "Pitot Heat (on/off)" entry under the "Event" column. You will see that you have the option to assign that event to a button of your choosing. By default, the PITOT HEAT can also be toggled via keyboard by pressing "Shift + H".
Same goes for the Auto Throttle Control (ATC) System. Also located in the "Event" column is the "Carb heat/eng anti-ice" entry. Once found, simply assign it to a button or key of your choosing. By default, the ENGINE ANTI-ICE function can be toggled by pressing the "H" key on your keyboard.
Thanks again, and I hope this helps.
JIMI
Herbie:
Hello Jimi!
Thank you for the FXSBA Hornet. My first test flight, 2nd try went very well, Wire 3. I never staid on the Meatball that long before, I'm a little off center. Herb
sleightflight:
Can you install this along side the other hornets or do you need to remove some. Might sound an odd question but just wanted to make sure.
jimi08:
--- Quote from: Herbie on July 12, 2012, 11:18:39 pm ---Hello Jimi!
Thank you for the FXSBA Hornet. My first test flight, 2nd try went very well, Wire 3. I never staid on the Meatball that long before, I'm a little off center. Herb
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Sweet! Thanks Herbie!
SLEIGHTFLIGHT...
--- Quote from: sleightflight on July 13, 2012, 12:45:16 am ---Can you install this along side the other hornets or do you need to remove some. Might sound an odd question but just wanted to make sure.
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-If you already have a previous version of the FSXBA Hornet, I highly recommend removing those Hornets, other than that, you should be good. The installer installs a new, separate set of F/A-18s so you will be able to keep your other Hornets as well.
Amigo:
Hi Jimi 08;
I owe you and your team a big thank you for your creation of this remarkable FSXBA Hornet. What a beauty! I'm very much impressed by the numerous improvements versus the basic FSX Hornet I have been flying without any upgrades. Just the HUD itself is a tremendous improvement. I did two short missions yesterdy and what I have seen (and there is much more to enjoy) exceeded my expectations by far.
For the first time I could enjoy TCN/ILS carrier landings I missed most on the FSX basic model.
Auto trim, ATC and auto flaps make life now very easy; not to talk about the beauty of watching the leading edge flaps physically move. Just a perfect work you guys have done. Congratulations!!
I love to see the multiple clock modes on the HUD although, I don't know yet how to get it changed to GMT.
Thank you for your brilliant work, Amigo
PS.: Since a few weeks I'm a FSDT member and my flight sim enjoyment improved since then because of other members help; for free!!
Last week I downloaded a small add-on at AVSIM and I appreciated the way they encourage people for a donation of any value. Wouldn't it be nice and fair if people had a chance to show their appreciation for a job excellent done with something more than just a thank you?
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