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General Category => Unofficial F/A-18 Acceleration Pack board => Topic started by: Orion on September 10, 2012, 06:19:54 pm
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http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2012/09/projects-updates.html
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Wow! That is one very real looking vc. Is the T-45 payware? I do use an early version by dino,freeware. I get this response if I try to dwnld the 2.21 version from Media fire ???
Thanks for sharing this :)
File Removed for Violation.
The file you requested has been removed from MediaFire for a violation of our Terms of Service.
If you believe you have reached this page in error, please submit a ticket.
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Why not take up the issue with Dino. Earlier another thread about the F-35 updates noted a 'virus' perhaps on MediaFire. Perhaps the message is related to that or too many downloads or something. I'll guess Dino will be able to say if he is made aware of it. I believe you can e-mail Dino directly or comment on the thread.
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Version 2.21 of the T-45C was on this page at simviation.
http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=t45c&x=0&y=0
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Thanks gents.I'm on it and happy landings. :)
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F-35 Version 2.08 18 Oct 2012
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/f-35-version-208.html
DINO says: "Last night I have uploaded to SimMarket an update to the F-35 project - I wish I had the time to make a bigger update including new loadouts, I did not... anyway here it is.
Customers may want to check their SimMarket accounts to see if the download is available, as last time there were issues with the notifications emails.
Contributors and testers should receive an email with complimentary download link soon.
Version 2.08
October 17th 2012 – CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS VERSION:
Added 3BSM roll animation, and lift-fan air intake door variable opening angle to F-35B model (as in the real plane the engine nozzle can rotate sideways to help directional control, while the lift fan door opening angle changes depending on airspeed – NOTE: these animations may not work in multiplayer).
Fixed minor mistake in Royal Netherlands Air Force repaint
Fixe light leakage modeling mistake in -B model
Changed registry entry in installation program
(should address compatibility issues in some configurations)
Fixed F-35B canopy texturing misplacement
Added crew boarding model and animation to all models (SHIFT+E then 4 controls the animation – panel opens and crew boarding ladder is deployed, cosmetic-only)"
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KAFgSivUy2w/UH-90e22-aI/AAAAAAAABP4/bMxHkmN1gKE/s1600/F35An1.jpg
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KAFgSivUy2w/UH-90e22-aI/AAAAAAAABP4/bMxHkmN1gKE/s1600/F35An1.jpg)
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Dino has some concerns about the F-35 package:
A word on piracy... and freeware 31 Oct 2012
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/a-word-on-piracy.html
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A simple USAF F-35A 'flight manual' is available online.
F-35A--OPERATIONS PROCEDURES 07 June 2012
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 11-2F-35A, VOLUME 3
http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI11-2F-35AV3.pdf (0.5Mb)
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Dino is asking for improvement suggestions for the F-35 variations (which will be freeware soon).
F-35 Lightning II - Suggestions for further updates? 14 Nov 2012
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/f-35-lightning-ii-suggestions-for.html
"As I wrote in the previous post, I have withdrawn the F-35 from sales at SimMarket. It will be re-released as freeware soon.
I'll take the chance of the freeware release to make a further (minor) update...
Specifically, at the moment I have:
- Changed the .air file to reflect the latest public reports and statements from the test team. It appears that the F-35 is not capable of proper supercruising: it requires the A/B to get through the sound barrier, but then can maintain M1.2 for a relevant distance without the use of A/B. Transonic performance will also be better.
- Solved the autothrottle bug...of course it was a trivial mistake in the aircraft.cfg.
- Removed the MFD and "wide" views of the cockpit - which were just an annoyance for most users.
Should you have any suggestion for improvement, please let me know - adding a comment on this post would be teh preferred way.
I am also thinking of a P3D specific version, although I have not tested P3D yet - but it seems a very interesting development of FSX, and this is definitely a good thing for developers."
I have been away from FSX for a few months but with new computer am slowing getting back into things.
One aspect of the F-35C when in approach config - the AoA ladder in HUD goes OFF the screen - is there anyway to cage the HUD?
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T-45 V2.30 out on Flightsim:
This package contains an entirely new visual model, with self shadowing, bump mapping and hi-res textures, working virtual cockpit, 3D gauges and reasonably accurate flight model. Includes custom HUD by Jivko Rusev and Scott Printz, sound package by Serge Lsa, and improved flight dynamics by Tom Falley. Designed by Dino Cattaneo. (Previous version had 2153 downloads)
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And at the Google Drive (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1VJtKJlye7FTW5pdjdFWWRDMmM/edit?pli=1) link on Dino's blog (http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/).
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Monday, December 31, 2012
F-35 Freeware version released!
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e1q93yWLW8I/UODG-hOdWQI/AAAAAAAABU0/biDJ6jsw-8U/s400/Eglin_F35A_front.jpg) (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e1q93yWLW8I/UODG-hOdWQI/AAAAAAAABU0/biDJ6jsw-8U/s1600/Eglin_F35A_front.jpg)
I have changed my plans and released the freeware F-35 before the F-14D... The reason is that the F-14D Beta need more work than I though to make it a more meaningful release, and, well, I am not in the right mood to go through the tedious process of writing the missing code right now.
On the other hand, I've made several minor updates to the F-35, and I prefer to release it now. So here we go.
Version 2.10 – FREEWARE RELEASE
December 30th 2012 – CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS VERSION:
Minor changes to .air files, less drag at transonic and supersonic speeds (to bring behavior closer to lates official claims)
Slightly reduced A/B thrust for B version (as in the real thing, B version has a different nozzle design)
Removed MFD and wide cockpit screens, unused by most users
Solved autothrottle bug (unable to engage A/T due to missing A/T arm flag in aircraft.cfg)
Fixed event firing bug in HMD code
Added specific inner bay doors animation to F-35B (inner doors open while hovering to improve lift, as in the real thing)
Fixed pilot animations in F-35B model
Added miscellaneous external views
Fixed pan rate for external views
Added custom sound package, courtesy of Serge Luzin
Changed hovering mode weight limit to 40600lbs (was 42000) according to the latest official data
Removed .exe installer, now manual installation is required
NOTE: FROM THIS RELEASE (2.10) ONWARDS THE LICENCE IS CHANGED TO FREEWARE:USAGE IS FREE, AND YOU ARE NOW FREE TO COPY THIS SOFTWARE, HOWEVER ANY MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF THE FILES IS STILL PROHIBITED.
It can be downloaded from the link on the side bar. Will be uploaded to avsim later on. Have fun!
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2012/12/f-35-freeware-version-released.html
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Thanks Orion. I am happy I bought this plane earlier and had a lot of fun with it. Dino is a very generous person and does fantastic work which he shares with passion. Can't wait for the new F-14.
Happy New Year,
Johan
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Thats awsome, Dinos a legend I wonder if he is interested later on in making it weaponised with Tacpac? Only problem is it would own everything since its RCS is so small.(it would piss off alot of Superbug pilots lol)
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Just took the F35C for a flight what an awesome addon, now if only Dino had the Tacpac SDK.
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And you trapped the "C" model on the boat??? Kidding, not a fan of the RW aircraft, but huge fan of Dino's models, so just downloaded it and will start with the USAF "A" model at Edwards AFB.
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Haven't trapped the C yet but it is cool how the hook retracts into the fuselage.
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I took the F35B and A for a spin, heres some shots.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/1-2_zpsa4bac802.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/2-3_zpsfbc18b2f.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/3-3_zps3a259b96.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/4-2_zps5bcab377.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/5-1_zps0d716cda.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/14-1_zps4d0bdb3a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/12-1_zps42fb0460.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/11-1_zpsaf4dc173.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/10-1_zps6be5e054.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/8-1_zps8a796692.jpg)
Some pics of the C and the B.
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Nice shots, and I swear from certain angles this thing is ugly! About to test her in the sim.
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I tested it with carrierops both the B and C and it goes well did a STOVL take off and vertical landing and took the C out and did a couple of traps and take offs. This is a very good aircraft to fly my only issue is the weapons, how do we get rid of them so I can land with less weight? Imagine this jet TACPACed it will kick butt big time.
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Love this Jet...........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBKTVrwi8SM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBKTVrwi8SM)
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New T45C version is out:
VERSION 2.35
- Fixed inertia effects and departures during roll of more 180°, thanks to Brandon.
Flight model retains departure in case of abrupt full deflection forward/side movements as it should be.
- Fixed unusable fuel entry in flight model, thanks to Jorge.
- Slight changes to HUD frame modeling to enhance visibility of HUD symbology.
- Left MFD in instructor cockpit is now independent from the pilot/student cockpit.
- General optimization & cleanup of graphic rendering of the vitual cockpit.
- Added animation to most of scratchpad keys.
- Fixed zoom factor for outside view.
Hopefully they are all for the better
You can get it from here:
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.co.nz/
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FCF complete, and wow roll rate is greatly improved, maybe a little too much.
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'Victory103' I'm curious about the basis for your comment on the new Dino T-45C roll rate. Is this is free flight or during landing or whenever? Thanks.
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http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2013/02/f-14d-tomcat-public-beta-1.html
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'Victory103' I'm curious about the basis for your comment on the new Dino T-45C roll rate. Is this is free flight or during landing or whenever? Thanks.
In all flight profiles and both ashore and afloat. Just noticeable from the previous flight dynamics, having a former SNA with T-45C time confirm.
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(http://i.imgur.com/q2pnfgZ.jpg)
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I tried out the F-14D by Dino Cantenno yesterday, its in open beta and I have to say what an awesome aircraft to fly. And so I did a few traps in the CAT and then took Dinos latest version of the T45C for spin both are extremely good addons.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/2-3_zpsa2c811b2.jpg)
So I checked everything works, hook, probe, wing sweep etc.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/5-1_zps185c9239.jpg)
A bit of inflight refuelling.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/3-3_zps735253c0.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/6-1_zpscb25ec1b.jpg)
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And then some CVOPs.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/1-2_zps6c79fec1.jpg)
SLO(H)X SLO(H)IM SLOIC
Cut pass. Slow, a little high at the start; slow, a little high in the middle; slow in close. Two-wire.
Not bad for a first go, on the graph I was a little slow and then on speed the last part of the approach.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/8-1_zps70aac00a.jpg)
Because the carriers deck is cluttered I had to use the rear CAT to launch.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/9-1_zpse3718c9b.jpg)
"Yes I remembered to close the canopy lol"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/7_zpsf8b3ce2d.jpg)
And then after that I took the T45C for a flight.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/SUBS17/4-2_zps3e303f63.jpg)
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For the Tanker I used Tacpac(no I did not get any fuel but I'll ask if it can be added) and the Carrier was Javiers Carrier placed by using Tacpac. These addons will be awesome if oneday VRS releases an SDK for Tacpac to allow devs like Dino to make the weapons work within FSX.
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Testing her now and about to take her out with vLSO and my recovery tanker overhead. The RIO pit is one of the highlights for me, with a working TIDs and a very good representation of the "D" HUD, no more stock or highly modded SP HUD's.
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Nice one, "fsxnavypilot!" ;D
It's good to see Dino's cat get a complete overhaul... Hope he finds time to finish all the much needed features, as well, that were always missing from his bird; eg. The cat "Squat" animation, etc.
Look forward to trying it when she's near completion. 8)
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Awesome sound effects and the Vandy paint job looks good.
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"Removed MFD and wide cockpit screens, unused by most users" - Dino
Does anyone, besides Dino, know what specifically was removed from this version (F-35 v2.11)? ???
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F-14D v2 release. Available at Avsim And Dino site
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F-14D v2 release. Available at Avsim And Dino site
;D Thanks!
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T-45 version 2.4 now available at Avsim and Flightsim.com
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Thanks LeTourn. Another download link and info about updates on Dino's website:
T-45C Goshawk officially updated to version 2.40 Thursday, March 14, 2013
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/t-45c-goshawk-officially-updated-to.html
OR
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1VJtKJlye7FYXF6TTNCNExCaG8/edit?usp=sharing (81Mb Zip)
"Following the largely positive feedback on the new flight model, the T-45 is now officially upgraded to version 2.40 and has is being uploaded to both avsim and flightsim. No further modifications to the file posted previously on this blog have been applied. Download link to version 2.35 has been removed.
VERSION 2.40
- Completely redone flight dynamics. All input values to match NATOPS as close as possible with some corrections when needed.
- Changed all MOIs using Roskam methods and changed many Mach tables, resulting dynamics are less responsive at low speeds, but also much less prone to uncontrollable departures.
- Roll rate dependency on Mach no should be more accurate, also rudder authority vs. Mach and roll moment due to rudder deflection should be more accurate (rudder effectiveness decreases significantly above Mach 0.80 and A/C will roll in the opposite direction above Mach 0.85)
- Added speedbrake blowback feature (as in the real thing, extending the speedbrake above 340kts may result in partial extension only).
- Fixed AoA needle bug, failing to report actual AoA
- Fixed Reference HTML documents
- Fixed main landing gear "wobble"
- Fixed several typos in the VNATOPs manual
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Dino recently posted this: F-35 Lightning II updated to version 2.12 (http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/f-35-lightning-ii-updated-to-version.html)
Or http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/f-35-lightning-ii-updated-to-version.html
Enjoy! ;D
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About F-35C Control Laws Now and Possible Future + HMDS II Landing Aids (only some excerpts below)
Tailored to Trap 01 Dec 2012 Frank Colucci
http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/military/Tailored-to-Trap_77964.html
"F-35C control laws give Navy pilots Integrated Direct Lift Control for easier carrier landings, and they open the door for future landing aids."...
"...Even with its innovative flight controls, the F-35C, from the pilot’s perspective, is relatively conventional coming aboard the carrier. “Determining where you are with respect to lineup and glideslope is all visual,” acknowledged Canin. “For lineup, you look at the ship and line up on centerline… easy enough if the ship’s heading is steady, but tricky if the ship is wallowing,” noted Canin. “As for glideslope, you have to watch the meatball and see small deviations. Then you have to put the ball back in the middle, with the right rate of descent so it stays there. None of that’s changed with this airplane, but what we’re giving the pilot is more responsiveness and bandwidth to do that.”
The F-35 uses a BAE Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) instead of a conventional Head-Up Display (HUD). Like a classic HUD, the HMD shows the pilot a flight path marker (or velocity vector), with a bracket to indicate if the aircraft is “on speed” or flying fast or slow. Meanwhile, a caret moves up or down in reference to the flight path marker to give an acceleration-deceleration cue.
Ashore, when the aircraft is on glideslope, the pilot simply puts the flight path marker by the meatball and the aircraft stays on that glideslope. “At the ship, since the landing area is moving through the water, the pilot needs to put the flight path marker out in front of it. He needs to put it where the landing area will be when he gets there, which again requires judgment. A better system would be put the velocity vector into the moving reference frame of the boat,” Canin said.
Though not currently part of the F-35 plan, implementing a “ship-referenced velocity vector” (SRVV) would allow the pilot to put the SRVV on the intended touchdown point to hold glideslope. “All we would need to know from the ship is its current velocity, so we can put the airplane symbology in that reference frame,” Canin said.
Readily rewritten control laws have other possibilities. “With the current flight control law, the pilot commands pitch rate with the stick, and uses that pitch rate to establish a glideslope,” noted Canin. “There’s no reason, though, why the flight control system couldn’t establish a baseline glideslope, and allow the pilot to apply control stick pressure to command tweaks around that glideslope in response to ball deviations.” A “glideslope command” mechanization of this sort is not in the baseline airplane now, but is an example of the type of changes that could relatively easily be incorporated in the F-35 control system....
...The JSF test program currently has no autolanding requirement, but plans call for an F-35C autolanding capability based on the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System. “The F-35 will take more of a self-contained approach — an internally generated glideslope from GPS.”
IDLC is just one part of the F-35 test program which will now include tests of a refined tailhook for arrested landings. “We look at approach handling qualities every chance we get,” said Canin. “Where the rubber meets the road, though, is at touchdown. Until recently we haven’t had a loads clearance that allowed us to do carrier-type landings, but now we do, so now we’ll be able to look at our control precision to touchdown.”
Canin concluded, “Carrier landings, particularly at night, are still considered to be the hardest thing to do in aviation. But I think we now have an airplane, and the people in our control laws group, that can kill that notion forever. The carrier approach is a very well-defined problem, and there’s no reason why this airplane can’t completely change the game.”"
GRAPHIC ADDITION - SRVV Ship Referenced Velocity Vector example from:
Paddles Monthly August 2011 ‘What the Future Beholds...’ Dan "Butters" Radocaj Test Pilot/LSO VX-23 Ship Suitability
http://www.hrana.org/documents/PaddlesMonthlyAugust2011.pdf
“...We may also need to add another lens-type glideslope indicator. One idea is called a Bedford Array. You can see in Figure 1 that a Bedford Array is like a lens spread of over the length of the LA. Unlike an IFLOLS which has 12 cells that are always on to create a glideslope reference, the Bedford Array is a set of Christmas lights and only the light corresponding to current position of the touchdown point is illuminated. Just as the dynamic touchdown point moves across the deck on the LSODS screen, the Bedford Array lights would “move” forward and back across the deck corresponding to the dynamic touchdown point. Figure 2 shows what your HUD may look like. You keep the ship stabilized velocity vector on top of the Bedford light that is illuminated. The datum is a reference line in your HUD. As long as the 3 all line up you are on glide path. A Bedford Array & a ship stabilized velocity are indicators of glide-slope that will show you if you are off glide-slope more precisely but they still don’t make the airplane respond differently....”
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That sounds very interesting as far as CV ops is concerned I can't believe it did not already have ACLS like the Hornet.
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... I can't believe it did not already have ACLS like the Hornet.
That's because the US Navy regards that system as archaic, like the steam catapult system, and are hoping to modernize it with newer technologies; Joint Precision Approach and Landing System being one system under consideration. Moreover, logically, the US Navy doesn't set requirement on an existing project underdevelopment for a technology they have yet to decide on for the future. Keep in mind gents that this is a project that is evolving and undergoing constant requiremental changes after changes for all of the different nations involved and all the NEW technologies that are being forced into this small jets arsenal.
BTW what happened to the "group meeting" over at F-16.net; did "smudge" get booted out of there as well? ::)
But, I digress ... as far as Dino's models are concerned this one is a vast improvement over the payware version in looks, function, and capabilities. Can't wait for it to be VRS TacPack compatible. ;D
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They are still waiting for the SDK for Tacpac I suspect although there is already one Dev team testing Tacpac on an addon for another company.
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They are still waiting for the SDK for Tacpac I suspect although there is already one Dev team testing Tacpac on an addon for another company.
Yes, if you are referring to the Tomcat Dev. over at AS, I believe so; from what they have posted on their preview forums. Do not know if Dino asked about that yet for his projects; he hasn't added any weapons to his existing Tomcat v2.0, so it might be something he's considering for it as well (along with a future F-35 v2.xx) the TacPack would add some much needed goodies to the FS World for even freeware aircraft.
But, the SDK might not be the only issue, FREEWARE vs. PAYWARE developments may/may not be an issue with VRS' licensing; might inquire that of Mr. Jon Blum sometime.
Later!
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The problem with the old USN electronic landing equipment is that it is not designed to work with the F-35. For example the F-35 Low Observable design does not allow good radar contacts, especially for precision approaches. Until JPALS comes along the F-35s will require radar reflectors to operate in civilian airspace. JPALS will work everywhere eventually, with land, sea and civilian including portable installations for USMC / USAF forward base uses. JPALS will provide a secure system especially with stand alone features for CVN / LHA use at sea when in a hostile electronic environment; and when any satellite support may not be available (the ship will provide the reference data). JPALS suitable equipment will be fitted to any aircraft likely to be operating in a few years time, including the F-35 of course. I'll post a small PDF about JPALS on SkyDrive soon.
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The problem with the old USN electronic landing equipment is that it is not designed to work with the F-35. For example the F-35 Low Observable design does not allow good radar contacts, especially for precision approaches.
Until JPALS comes along the F-35s will require radar reflectors to operate in civilian airspace.
No, I don't know if you fully understand how this works in the real world (due in-part to professional online PDF's by agencies requiring technical knowledge by the reader, which isn't clear to the general public, who are NOT in the business of aviation). So, please allow me to briefly explain in general terms if you want to know... (As I'm fairly certain that LM is certainly NOT going to put radar reflectors on the JSF for ACLS or JPALS to work).
1. For shipboard operations the radar returns from the ships ACLS would be absorbed by the F-35's RAM (radar absorbent materials - it's stealth stuff) which would render the systems effectiveness near useless. The onboard ships radar system requires an accurate return to judge slant distance for accurate guidance calculations from the guidance computer to land the vehicle accurately and safely on board. That is the ONLY way that it operates today, and since the F-35's physical structure cannot grant it that, the two are NOT compatible.
2. In controlled civilian air spaces (Class A, B, C, D, (F (Europe & else where but NOT in the U.S.)) - but NOT E or G which are uncontrolled), RADAR is NOT strictly needed for safe ATC aircraft separation guidance & clearance requirements (specifically for military aircraft), but a MODE-C Transponder IS (Class A, B, & C is required) & 2-way radio com's when operating in Class A, B, C, & D airspaces. ATC TRACON or other ground radar systems use this unit which transmit a unique identifier code along with Alt./ Spd. / other info., while in the air, which are both sent & received by ground ARTCC's radar and provided for TCAS I / II, TIS, and others such systems that pick up these needed info. for traffic separation. But are NOT needed for GPS guided approaches or TACAN/VOR/DME & ILS/MLS systems to work which are radio transmitters and NOT RADAR based systems. These systems already work in the F-35 in-order for it to obtain the FAA's Air Worthiness Certification, etc. so JPALS wouldn't need to work with these systems in any way, except if coupled with them for shipboard operations & at military bases/training areas.
3. Also, specifically here in the U.S. there are strict altitude restrictions for Military aircraft in the cruise at altitudes that differ than civilian traffic and even within "Hot" MOA's & prohibited areas. So the need for JPALS in the civilian world is necessitated by the debate of cost & function but I personally don't see a need for it with current GPS guided AUTOPILOT Landing system that are extremely accurate in many of today's aircraft and DON'T require a new & costly JPALS to operate.
JPALS will work everywhere eventually, with land, sea and civilian including portable installations for USMC / USAF forward base uses. JPALS will provide a secure system especially with stand alone features for CVN / LHA use at sea when in a hostile electronic environment; and when any satellite support may not be available (the ship will provide the reference data). JPALS suitable equipment will be fitted to any aircraft likely to be operating in a few years time, including the F-35 of course. I'll post a small PDF about JPALS on SkyDrive soon.
That might be true in certain location but unverified whether it is necessitated for global use as a whole specifically within joint civilian/military facilities.
But while this may be interesting, this is still an FS forum and I'm pretty sure that Dino's JSF won't necessarily need JPALS written gauges integrated into his models as it is not implemented at all in FS; at least not yet. LM's P3D may or may-not include it in their professional releases to Military clients but I CANNOT say for sure, I make NO claims to know what they do with P3D and will NOT speculate.
Happy Sim'ing, Later!
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'JamesChams' thanks for the explanation but if you reread the sentence of mine - that you highlighted - you will note there is no requirement for your subsequent statement: "As I'm fairly certain that LM is certainly NOT going to put radar reflectors on the JSF for ACLS or JPALS to work." Why? Because I did not say that at all and was generalising in a very broad way, thinking that at some point a PDF with further explanation would become available for any interested readers here.
Subsequently your detailed explanations about controlled airspace and the like seem reasonable. So thanks - I'll take some time to get the PDF together which will be about the USN and Allies use of JPALS in a military environment. And my initial response was to the earlier statement by 'SUBS17': "... I can't believe it did not already have ACLS like the Hornet."
You will note my first post was about the 'new ways' that the F-35 B/Cs will bring to NavAv (without mentioning JPALS) for the potential interest of the readers here. How it becomes relevant to FSX users of the F-35 family I don't really know. Some smart people may figure out something - but not me. :D
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SpazSinbad SkyDrive Page: https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=cbcd63d6340707e6&sa=822839791
FOLDER: "JPALS & F-35B+C Deck Land Info"
OOPs I notice that this looonnggg URL is broken at the ! so the entire string must be copy/pasted into your browser:
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=CBCD63D6340707E6&id=CBCD63D6340707E6!1380#cid=CBCD63D6340707E6&id=CBCD63D6340707E6!1416
PDF: "JPALSinfo21mar2013.pdf" 43Mb
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A lot of this information is on the F-35 forum at F-16.net specifically a lot of JPALS stuff on this thread:
EMALS & JPALS for the JSF
http://www.f-16.net/f-16_forum_viewtopic-t-14115.html
There are other threads specifically about CVF and SRVL and what not but a lot of info is consolidated in the PDF mentioned above. The info is provided as is and you will have to make an effort to make sense of it as required. Come on over to F-16.net to the F-35 forum. However I consider this info relevant to the FSX Accelerator F-35B/C experience as is.
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Addition: On previous page post about SRVV Ship Referenced Velocity Vector approach possibilities there is now a graphic from a USN LSO Newsletter.
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There should be no need for radar reflectors anyway as the aircraft is visible on radar the moment the gear is down.
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So what happens when the gear is up? The 'Luneberg Lens' are removable and only temporary. I'll look for a photo. Certainly there is a discussion on F-16.net about this some years back now. AFAIK the F-22 has these devices to use when needed. These devices are easily removable and when removed LO restored.
In the mean time here is a precise overview of the need for JPALS and the F-35C:
EMALS TESTING
Carrier Launch System Passes Initial Tests Jun 7, 2010 By Bill Sweetman
http://www.anahq.org/articles/Bullhorns/Bullhorn76July152010.htm#F35
"...The carrier will be part of the process of introducing a landing guidance system to the Navy: the Joint Precision
Approach and Landing System (Jpals). It will be one of the first ships with Jpals, which is slated to be on all
carriers and large amphibious transports by 2018. The second Ford-class ship, CVN-79, is due to be the first
carrier without SPN-41 and SPN-46 radars, which provide carriers with an automatic landing capability.
Adoption of Jpals is urgent for the Navy because current radars will not be supportable after the early 2020s.
Jpals is also associated with the F-35C, because the fighter's reduced radar cross-section means that current
radar-based autolanding systems cannot acquire it. The installation of Jpals on carriers will match service entry
of the F-35C.
The first increment of Jpals will be qualified for flight guidance down to 200 ft. and 0.5-mi. visibility. Accuracy is
intended to be sufficient for an automatic landing, and that capability is being demonstrated as part of the
Northrop Grumman X-47B Navy Unmanned Combat Air System program.
The key to its accuracy is shipboard-relative GPS, which uses two GPS receivers-one forward of the island on
the starboard side and the other on the portside stern. The space between the sensors and their relative
location allows the system to measure the position of the ship accurately and track its movement-speed, pitch,
roll and heave-with the aid of three Northrop Grumman LN -270 inertial reference units. Using the same
differential GPS technique, Jpals also provides an accurate aircraft position. A data link allows the system to
transmit automatic landing guidance."
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I'm sure that you all are probably already aware of it, then this should come as no surprise but, if not, ... Enjoy! ;D
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2013/03/vrs-tacpack-integration-ie-working.html
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US Navy Program Guide 2013 13 Mar 2013
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/policy/seapower/npg13/top-npg13.pdf (9.7Mb)
Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS)
Description
The JPALS is a joint DoD effort with the Air Force and Army. The Navy assumed the lead service role in March 2007. JPALS fulfills the need for a rapidly deployable, adverse weather, adverse terrain, day-night, survivable, DoD/civil/internationally interoperable, and mobile Precision Approach and Landing capability that can support forward presence, crisis response, and mobility needs. Sea-based JPALS consists of a GPS/INS-based precision landing system component (Shipboard Relative GPS or SRGPS) with a two-way data-link and an independent backup system. JPALS provides critical enabling technology for several naval programs such as CVN/LH type ships, JSF, and unmanned systems (UCLASS). Sea-based JPALS will also be installed on all air-capable surface ships, carrier air wing aircraft, and DoD aircraft capable of operating from Navy ships. JPALS will replace the Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) on nuclear aircraft carriers, SPN-35 on LH type amphibious ships, and various approach systems ashore, including Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), TACAN, and fixed and mobile Precision Approach Radar (PAR). JPALS land-based systems and aircraft systems will also be civil interoperable and FAA certifiable.
Status
JPALS completed MS B in June 2008, with contract award on September 15, 2008. Sea-based JPALS IOC is 2016. The system is on schedule for installation in CVN 78, the lead ship of the Gerald R. Ford new-design aircraft carrier program...."
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FSX F-35 by Dino Review at FlightSim.com (see first comment by Dino)
Review: F-35 Lightning II 02 May 2013 By Dylan Brown
http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?13722-Review-F-35-Lightning-II/view/1
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F-35 Version 2.20 limited introduction 10 Jun 2013 Dino Cattaneo
"Finally I am uploading the much awaited (and time consuming!) F-35 upgrade to version 2.20. For the moment it will uploaded only to Google Drive - just to check if there are no catastrophic issues before uploading to the usual repositories.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UNISTALL AND/OR DELETE FILES FROM PREVIOUS VERSION BEFORE INSTALLING VERSION 2.20.
Version 2.20- June 9th 2013..."
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/f-35-version-220-limited-introduction.html
DOWNLOAD URL (FREE): https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1VJtKJlye7FUDdja2x5dkR4VmM/edit?usp=sharing
F35v220.zip 139 Mb
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OLD but nevertheless informative explanation of the advantages of future JPALS use.
STRIKE TEST NEWS Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 Newsletter Spring/Summer 2010
"JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND LANDING SYSTEM (JPALS) pp 28-29
Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) is a GPS based system that will be the replacement for the current ACLS/SPN-46 system. Unlike the SPN-46 that uses radar on the boat to track an aircraft, JPALS works by comparing the GPS position of the carrier and the GPS position of the aircraft. A relative navigation (Rel Nav) solution is calculated and displayed as guidance in the cockpit. Initial tests were conducted in 2000 with an F-18 to prove that the concept worked. JPALS should IOC in 2014 and will start to be retrofitted on Hornets. H-60’s and E-2D’s should start to see it in 2017. It will be the only approach guidance on NUCAS (Navy Unmanned Combat Air System) and the F-35. Every carrier will be equipped by 2024.
How is it better? It will be GPS based and is jam resistant. Instead of an operator in CATCC having to lock up an aircraft with the SPN-46 radar, only a data link between the ship and aircraft needs to be established making the system more reliable. This link will be established when the aircraft gets within 200 miles of the carrier, not at 5 miles behind the ship prior to tip over. The linked Rel Nav solution will also act like a TACAN and give ships position out to 200 miles. The link transmission, like MIDS, uses spread spectrum transmissions so it does not give away position and can be used during EMCON conditions. Mode I approaches will also be more accurate. The SPN-46 radar loses the aircraft at the round down. Past the round down glide slope guidance is basically an average of the last few seconds of the flight path. That is why during a Mode I the hornet freezes control input commands in the last 2 seconds before touchdown. The JPALS GPS guidance will be accurate all the way to touchdown. The Air Force and Army are funding a ground based JPALS system that can be easily setup at any airfield giving the Hornet an actual precision approach besides a PAR.
How will it affect me? With no need for interaction with an operator in CATCC, JPALS may be available during Case I approaches providing better gouge through the approach turn then the ICLS. Drop locks at 3 miles should not be a problem anymore; if you have JPALS in Marshall you’ll have it on final. The pickle switch on the platform will be connected to the data link and transmitted to the aircraft providing a true “W/O” discrete in the HUD and the ability to wave off a UAV. The ships final bearing will also be automatically linked to the aircraft and instantaneously updated in the cockpit, greatly enhancing SA to which direction the ship is turning while we are trying to land.
The mechanization and cockpit displays are still in the design phase. Do we want it to look just like ACLS or ICLS? Is it going to be called needles, bullseye, or _______? Should final bearing automatically be set as a course line? Is there a better way than the old way to do business? As fleet operators and LSO’s if you have any suggestions or ideas please let us know. In a few years JPALS will be a great tool to help us get the Air Wing aboard safely."
http://www.navair.navy.mil/nawcad/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.download&id=673 (PDF 2.8Mb)
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Interview With Dino Cattaneo by Nels_Anderson Published on 10-28-2013
http://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?14301-Interview-With-Dino-Cattaneo
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Its awesome his addons are getting Tacpac support.
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Navy Completes Initial Development of New Carrier Landing System 22 Nov 2013 Dave Majumdar
"The U.S. Navy has completed the initial development of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) officials told USNI News.
The system is designed to aid pilots landing in inclement weather conditions and will eventually replace the current Instrument Carrier Landing System (ICLS) and the Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS) onboard the service’s aircraft carrier fleet.
“The current Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) effort was completed this month with the highly successful shipboard autoland testing on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71),” NAVAIR spokeswoman Marcia Hart said in a statement provided to USNI News. The core of the JPALS technology is an extremely precise ship-relative GPS-based system which is much more accurate than the existing pilot aids onboard the carrier.
The Navy had tested the JPALS onboard the USS George Bush (CVN-77) earlier in July to verify the system’s capability to support manual landings. The latest testing onboard the Roosevelt was to demonstrate the system’s ability to support automatic “hands-off” landings on board a carrier.
For the Navy, the development of the JPALS is the huge step forward for integrating new aircraft into the carrier air wing. “Legacy systems cannot support UAS [Unmanned Air Systems], and [the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter] F-35 was designed with JPALS capabilities. JPALS Increment 1 is based on ship relative GPS technology,” Hart said.
While the initial development is now complete, the Navy still has work to do to finish all seven increments of the JPALS capability. The system will also eventually support flight operations onboard amphibious assault ships and U.S. Air Force airfields.
NAVAIR’s immediate focus however will be to continue developmental work for supporting the F-35C and unmanned aircraft onboard a carrier. JPALS is particularly important for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program.
While the Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) uses a similar prototype ship-relative GPS-based landing system technology, it is not the same system as an operationally deployable JPALS. “The program office continues development in support of the UCLASS and F-35 programs as well as multi-platform avionics integration,” Hart wrote.
The Navy will be the first service to field the new landing system on the F-35C. “Initial JPALS fielding is scheduled in support of F-35C first deployment,” Hart wrote. “However, sequestration and continuing resolution associated budget uncertainty will likely impact projected plans.”
Eventually, the USAF and the USMC will also use the JPALS for their operations."
http://news.usni.org/2013/11/22/navy-completes-initial-development-new-carrier-landing-system
CAPTION: "An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Strike Aircraft Test Squadron (VX)23, tests the Joint Precision Approach Landing System (JPALS) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). US Navy Photo"
Big Pic: http://i2.wp.com/news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/JPALS.jpg
(http://i2.wp.com/news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/JPALS.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=624%2C415)
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Seems Strike Test is feeling the effects of budget cuts. The paint job leaves a lot to be desired, the drop tank belongs to VFA-154, and the driver is wearing his old helmet from VFA-2. Geez.
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They also can't afford to pay someone to cross check information. That's an F/A-18E.
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Sadly photog's are notorious for aircraft identification "fails".
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Thanks 'Joeairplane79'. This is a C?
"One of two F/A-18C Hornets from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 lands aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during the recently com-pleted round of Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) testing this spring. JPALS is an all-weather landing system based on differ-ential GPS information for land- and sea-based aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo) Jun 27, 2013" http://www.navair.navy.mil/img/uploads/JPALS_landing_1.PNG
(http://www.navair.navy.mil/img/uploads/JPALS_landing_1.PNG)
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Spaz,
The four blister antennas (mentioned here http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?17561-F-18A-or-C-please-help&s=7f36821b087d8d8126d57f3d63920d6e&p=207590#post207590 (http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?17561-F-18A-or-C-please-help&s=7f36821b087d8d8126d57f3d63920d6e&p=207590#post207590)) make me believe it's a C.
Also, this video proves that the Salty Dogs fly C models w/o five CIT antennas on the top of the nose.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
T-45C Goshawk project release 2.52
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iiOdX5z_1eQ/Up0S0pthOsI/AAAAAAAABlQ/IlCkM3UqBRQ/s400/Image5.jpg) (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iiOdX5z_1eQ/Up0S0pthOsI/AAAAAAAABlQ/IlCkM3UqBRQ/s1600/Image5.jpg)
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FURTHER UPDATE TO V2.52.... SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!
Getting rid of the dependency on the F/A-18 code was a little bit trickier than I thought... it turns out that it was driving also some of the advisory lights trigger I was using... so here we go with a further, and hopefully last for a while, update to the T-45C.
VERSION 2.52
- Fixed AoA indexer logic (now compliant to the real deal)
- Fixed bug preventing FLAPS advisory light to show
Download links have been amended, and file is being sent to avsim and flightsim as I write.
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IMPORTANT! UPDATED TO V2.51!
If you have downloaded version 2.50 you should download again the file - sorry for the inconvenience!
VERSION 2.51
- Fixed bug preventing AoA indexer to work properly (note: AoA indexer is currently reporting the Angle of Incidence rather than the real AoA... therefore its optimal values are different from the AoA dials, but are now consistent with the HUD indications).
- Added Hook Bypass functionality (clicking the Bypass switch turns on the AoA indexer even if the tailhook is not deployed)
- Fixed minor bug in panel.cfg showing debug data rather than GPS
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I took the chance of the release of Lockheed Martin Prepar3d v2 to create and release a (much needed) update to the T-45C Goshawk project. The major feature of this update is that there is a fresh new MFD system, written for scratch to both get rid of the dependence from fa-18.dll library AND have MFDs which are MUCH closer to the real deal (actually some pages are 100% compliant to the NATOPS).
A couple of important notes:
- I have slightly modified the HSI page so that some soft keys are assigned to basic AUTOPILOT functions (rather than Waypoint management)
- Some pages are non-functional - sorry you have to live with that. Some will show "INOP", while some others like the DATA page will show authentic, but inoperative, layout (this is just to show what would be the pilot interface in reality).
- You can make MK76 training bombs appear by clicking the STRS -> A/G -> BOMB buttons. These bombs are cosmetic only and are non-droppable
- The files are signed for Tacpack multiplayer... but there are no weapons whatsoever. The only working Tacpack functions is support for Tacpack Carrier Navaids: you have to enter the Tacpack "VOR equivalent" frequency into NAV1: if Tacan is detected, NAV2 will be automatically scanned for Tacpack Carrier ILS frequency. Tacpack navaids will show ONLY in the HUD (will not show in the MFDs HSI or anywhere else)
- To install the aicraft in P3D you should follow the same procedure as for FSX (with the obvious changes... unzip in the Prepar3d main folder rather than the FSX main folder... I hope this goes without saying, but you never know!)
Detail of the changes are as follows:
VERSION 2.50
- Full compatibility with Prepar3d v1.X and v2.0!
- Completely redone MFD system, now features an (almost) complete and (partially) true to NATOPS bespoke MFD system.
Acceleration F/A-18 files are not require anymore.
- Changed pilot figures with professionally made models
- Minor tweaks to glass representation, both in exterior models and interior models
- Aircraft has now 3 Master Modes (NAV, A-A, A-G) selectable from the STRS page
- User can make (non functional) MK76 training bombs to appear by selecting BOMB in the STRS page
- Added proper A/G DEPression controls, will show in the HUD A/G mode
- Autopilot now routed through the HSI page
- Minor tweaks to the VC geometry
- Support for TacPack Carrier NAVAIDS (only through HUD - Tune NAV1 to Carrier TACAN, ILS will be tuned automatically on NAV2)
- Files are now signed for TacPack multiplayer (although the plane is completely disarmed)
- Minor tweaks to AoA inidcations (still not 100% correct, but should be better)
- Removed voice alerts
- Fixed minor bug in instructor MFDs
NOTE: FLIGHT MANUAL NOT UPDATED
Well... I believe that is all. The file, for the moment, will be hosted only on this blog to limit its diffusion in case of major bugs. It will be uploaded to the usual repositories as soon as it is verified it works as intended.
You can download the file by clicking HERE (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1VJtKJlye7FclJ6cHo3MWw3cHc/edit?usp=sharing) , or by clicking on the side bar.
Have fun!
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z6hNYAyX76U/Up0SyGKX8BI/AAAAAAAABlI/KzxWrEM_OLk/s320/Image6.jpg) (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z6hNYAyX76U/Up0SyGKX8BI/AAAAAAAABlI/KzxWrEM_OLk/s1600/Image6.jpg)
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2013/12/t-45c-goshawk-project-release-250.html (http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com/2013/12/t-45c-goshawk-project-release-250.html)
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That is a C. Less equipment.
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i made Swiss repaints for the T-45C from Dino. Thread here: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=88124 i am Mirage3. If any are intersted, The repaint can be asked by me at:spaless100100@gmail.com or sending a PM here.
Cheers(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/eva7ubu4.jpg)
Dreaminsight
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I have downloaded Dino's latest update, it is very good. I have one question about the upfront keypad:
How do I input the ILS frequency using the keypad? I can "dial in" the heading and course using the HDG and CRS buttons and ENT but not the ILS / NDB frequency. (I cannot see an ILS button on the keypad.) Keying 112 onto the pad does not change the Cessna radio stack values. To change the frequency I have to use the Cessna radio stack which does not seem right.
Has anyone else had this problem and how have they solved it?
Thank you,
Tregarth
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I have downloaded Dino's latest update, it is very good. I have one question about the upfront keypad:
How do I input the ILS frequency using the keypad? I can "dial in" the heading and course using the HDG and CRS buttons and ENT but not the ILS / NDB frequency. (I cannot see an ILS button on the keypad.) Keying 112 onto the pad does not change the Cessna radio stack values. To change the frequency I have to use the Cessna radio stack which does not seem right.
Has anyone else had this problem and how have they solved it?
Thank you,
Tregarth
hope you found solve yet, only one way i know for ils in this craft is nav1 freq for carriers:), and for each other is keyboard use, something like that - key n after + - for change nav1 freq
if your question about carrier freq - unfortunately its work only with specific models, like dino cataneo's, aerosoft f14, etc
actually this is not work in carrier, just emulate it in modificated hud xml files
hope this help
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Flying the T-45 v2.52 doing traps on Javier's Nimitz, I can not adjust the course line on the HSI. Upon invoking the Javier Nimitz add-on with AI Carriers2 and tuning the TACAN, the HSI course digits and line snap to 180, which happens to be the Nimitz course. I can not change the course using either the HSI buttons or the right panel radio course knob. Anyone have advice re this issue??
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Hi there,
I redownloaded the T-45 but I don't have any Throttle response.
Even if I press F4 the throttle doens't advance forward.
I'm thinking of an auto-throttle that is still engaged but I can't seem to turn it of.
I hope somebody can help me out on this.
Kind regards
Jorik
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Jorik,
Confirm you are flying the latest 2.75 version? There should not be an auto-throttle on the T-45, normally the A/T is a separate function to the FS based autopilot.
What aircraft is your default saved flight when the sim boots up?
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Jorik, have you tried either SHFT+R (autothrottle toggle) or just hit Z (Autopilot on/off) and listen for the autopilot OFF warning tone? It might be you saved a flight as "default" with the auropilot and/or autothrottle engaged. I also believe, aalthough I am very frequently wrong, that the auto-throttle is not disengaged with the autopilot. It requires a separate action (button click or keystroke) to disengage if it is currently active.
Just a couple of thoughts...
Pat☺
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Jorik,
Confirm you are flying the latest 2.75 version? There should not be an auto-throttle on the T-45, normally the A/T is a separate function to the FS based autopilot.
What aircraft is your default saved flight when the sim boots up?
Thanks for the help.
My saved flight was the VRS F18 so you gave me the idea to just load the default cessna.
That fixed the problem.
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Flying the T-45 v2.52 doing traps on Javier's Nimitz, I can not adjust the course line on the HSI. Upon invoking the Javier Nimitz add-on with AI Carriers2 and tuning the TACAN, the HSI course digits and line snap to 180, which happens to be the Nimitz course. I can not change the course using either the HSI buttons or the right panel radio course knob. Anyone have advice re this issue??
Guess I will bump this post. HSI CRS behavior described persists with v2.75. The CRS control functions properly until I add-on Javier's Nimitz, then it snaps to 180. Is this a known bug, or am I doing it wrong??
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Going with known Bug on these models, dealing with it on the AS F-14x as well. One freq is added to display both TACAN and ILS/ACLS info, and course select displays the FB. Not an issue unless I want to marshal on a different radial from Mother.
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Going with known Bug on these models, dealing with it on the AS F-14x as well. One freq is added to display both TACAN and ILS/ACLS info, and course select displays the FB. Not an issue unless I want to marshal on a different radial from Mother.
And I find the CRS line a handy reference for distance abeam the boat.
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Dino has not been looking at his regular blog page due to being on FaceFook. I'm not a member nor intend to be so it was good to know that at least the public can view the DINO pages here (without having to get 'ooked':
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indiafoxtecho/594476197232512