****HJG WEBSITE UPDATE - Sep 10TH 2010****

Welcome to this HJG summertime website update !

First and foremost ....

Within this latest update we have pleasure releasing 2 new aircraft subjects in the form of both the B717-200 and the SE 210 CARAVELLE 6R FREIGHTER.

Our new B717-200 is supported by 3 different models and some 37 different textures/liveries representing a selection of some 15 operators of the type since 1998.

The new CARAVELLE 6R FREIGHTER is supported by 2 different models and 3 variations of upgraded AIRBORNE EXPRESS textures/liveries covering the 1981 through 2002 era, and cargo specific FDE. PLEASE NOTE .... these new CARAVELLE freighter models are not equipped with forward fuselage maindeck cargo doors since the very few, if any at all, realworld conversions of these aircraft were ever fitted with these, but, the textures for these models do feature cargo floors which may/should be visible through either their forward or ventral fuselage entry doors.

We also have pleasure releasing .... 5 new INS equipped DC8 PANELS and a new DC8 PANELS GAUGES/CORE FILES for these panels; A new B707 PANELS GAUGES/CORE FILES for our existing line of B707/720/C135 panels; And 2 interim soundpacks intended for use with our DC9-30 REFAN and new B717-200 aircraft subjects.

More regarding some of the above new releases further below !

The following details are intended to help clarify details relating to this latest HJG website update in relation to what's new, where to find it, and what everyone needs to be aware of regarding everything too .... primarily intended for those new or whiom are still yet unfamiliar with how things are presented on this website.

1. All B717-200 textures, along with the new base pack for this aircraft, are located in the new "B717-200" section of our Downloads page.

PLEASE NOTE .... at this stage we do not have a B717-200 panel to offer. We do have a project under development, but, will not speculate as to when it might become available. In the meantime .... by far the very best freeware B717-200 panel currently available for FS9 (in my oppinion) is the version by Steve SOUTHEY and which does appear to be compatible with our current B717-200 model and FDE. This panel is available at FLIGHTSIM.COM .... 2 files .... search for the following filenames ....

b712pnl1.zip

b712pnl2.zip

PLEASE NOTE ALSO .... HJG "does not" provide support for these SOUTHEY panel files should you elect to use them. Other freeware B717-200 panel options are also available at both FS.COM and AVSIM.

2. The new B707 PANEL GAUGES/CORE FILES is located in the "BOEING PANELS" section of our Downloads page. PLEASE NOTE .... this is an updated/upgraded file intended to replace the original B707 panels gauges/core files set, but, it is not necessary to replace any of our previously existing B707 panels. This B707 panel gauges/core files update now renders all of our INS equipped B707 panels FSNAV compatible. It is recommended that all users of HJG B707/B720/C135 panels replace their existing gauges/core files immmediately and regardless of whether or not INS is your particular NAV preference

3. A new B717 soundpack is located in the "BOEING SOUNDS" section of our Downloads page. PLEASE NOTE .... this soundpack is a "TEMPORARY/INTERIM" audio solution only .... until our new definitive/custom B717 soundpack is released in the future. Despite being comprised of some authentic WAV sampling this soundpack has not been compiled from realworld BR715 engine sounds. None-the-less .... it does provide "nice audio ambiance" .... and "sure beats the hell out of having to submit to default MSFS B737 sound assignments".

4. All new B727-100 (early) and B727-100 (late) textures, along with the base packs for these aircraft, are located in their respective seperate and individual sections of our "B727-100" Downloads page.

5. All new B727-200 (early), B727-200 ADVC, B727-200 RE SUPER 27 textures, along with the base packs for these aircraft, are located in respective seperate and individual sections of our "B727-200" Downloads page.

6. All new DC8-40 textures, along with the base packs for this aircraft, are located in the "DC8-40" section of our Downloads page.

7. All new DC8-50F textures, along with the base packs for this aircraft, are located in the "DC8-50F" section of our Downloads page.

8.Each of the 5 new INS equipped DC8 panels are located on the "DOUGLAS PANELS" section of our Downloads page .... along with the new DC8 PANELS GAUGES/CORE FILES. PLEASE NOTE .... these new INS equipped DC8 panels cannot/will not work unless this new DC8 panels gauges/core files are first installed. This is an updated/upgraded file intended to replace the original DC8 panels gauges/core files set, but, it is it is not necessary to replace any of our previously existing DC8 panels. This DC8 panel gauges/core files update is also FSNAV compatible. It is recommended that all users of HJG DC8 panels replace their existing gauges/core files immmediately and regardless of whether or not INS is your particular NAV preference

9. All new DC9-10/15 and DC9-10/15F textures, along with the base packs for these aircraft, are located in their respective seperate and individual sections of our "DC9-10" Downloads page.

10. All new DC9-20 textures, along with the base packs for these aircraft, are located in the "DC9-20" section of our Downloads page.

11. All new DC9-30 and DC9-30CF/F textures, along with the base packs for these aircraft, are located in their respective seperate and individual sections of our "DC9-30" Downloads page.

13. All new DC9-40 textures, along with the base packs for these aircraft, are located in the "DC9-40" section of our Downloads page.

14. All new DC9-50 textures, along with the base packs for these aircraft, are located in the "DC9-50" section of our Downloads page.

15. The new DC9-30 REFAN soundpack is located in the "DOUGLAS SOUNDS" section of our Downloads page. PLEASE NOTE .... this soundpack is a "TEMPORARY/INTERIM" audio solution only .... until our new definitive/custom DC9-30 REFAN soundpack is released in the future. Despite being comprised of some authentic WAV sampling this soundpack has not been compiled from realworld JT8D-109 engine sounds. None-the-less .... this soundpack does provide "nice audio ambiance" .... and "sure beats the hell out of having to submit to default MSFS B737 sound assignments".

16. All new SE-210 CARAVELLE 6 (freighter) textures, along with the new base pack for this aircraft, are located in the new "CARAVELLE 6R (FREIGHTER)" section of our "SE-210 6" Downloads page.

Those subjects recently previewed but not accomodated within this particular update will feature within the next HJG website update.

Beyond these explanations .... feel free to ask .... as always .... and .... we'll get back to you as is convenient for us to do so !

"THANKS" to all our fully affiliated and guest members whom have contributed towards this latest HJG website update !

"THANKS" also to my HJG colleague Nick BOTAMER for producing our new B717-200 models !

"THANKS" also to my HJG colleague George CARTY for producing our new/updated B707 abd DC8 gauges/cores files .... and for our new DC8 INS panels too !

"THANKS" additionally to AFG (ALLIED FLIGHT GROUP) for their continued co-operation and support in relation to our hosting of their CARAVELLE project !

And last but by no means least of all .... a very special "THANKS" to my HJG colleague Dan K.HANSEN, our webmaster, for the time he sacrifices in getting everything uploaded here for us !

Mark C
HJG
Bogota DC
Republica De Colombia

The Itavia DC9-33 link doesn't work correctly, it points to Iberia DC9 texture.. :-)

Thank you for this great planes and textures!

Fixed, thank you!

Hello,

I like the "HJG updates"



Regards.

Thanks again for all the hard work from the members and painters associated with HJG. Much Appreciated.

Also, FYI there is a pretty good sound set for the B717 (RR-BR715) over at Flight Sim (MD9BR715) (Search: BR715 Engine Sounds) it was developed by Erick Cantu for his B717 when he was working with SGA.

PJohnson

"THANKS" for the kind comments folks .... "MUCH APPRERCIATED"

Mark C
BOG/CO

Wow! The 717-200 looks fantastic!

Now make my day and tell me it is a true FSX model.