DC-9-10 JT8D-9

[graemeb]

Thank you for the many recent texture downloads and updates - fantastic work!

I feel stupid, but have been baffled by one of the recent textures for the DC-9. The texture file is "dc-9-10_itavia_1979_15_i-tigb.zip" and contains the instructions to "Use DC-9-10 JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack".

I do not have that - only JT8D-1, JT8D-5 and JT8D-7 - although I do have the DC-9-10F JTD-9 base pack. 

The aircraft.cfg section for this texture contains the line "model=02", and as far as I can see the DC-9-10F only has one model folder "model.10". The other models do have the "02" option.

I am confused, and wonder if another DC-9 model has been uploaded that I missed, or if this just a typo in the instructions?

Thanks and Happy Christmas,

Graeme

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Just "a typo/brain fart" Graeme

That instruction should have read as follows ....

//Use DC-9-10 JT8D-7 Aircraft Base Pack
//Use DC-9-10 JT8D-7 Panel
//Use DC-9 P&W JT8D-1/5/7 Sound Pack

That's what can happen when one's "tired" but still working into the wee hours of any morning in order to ready files in time, or, is otherwise interrupted during file processing.

I'll edit/correct and reupload the file immediately but in the meantime act as quoted above

DC-9-15 I-TIGB LN # 47002 L/N # 105 wasJT8D-1 powered when delivered to SAUDIA (HZ-AEC) during 1967. All originally D-1 and D-5 powered DC-9-10's and -30's were eventually upgraded with JT8D-7 engines. AEROLINEE ITAVIA acquired this aircraft during 1977 and by which time it was already D-7 powered.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

OK .... I've edited/corrected and reuploaded the file.

Give it a little time to cache .... but .... it should be accessible/downloadable now.

Use the same link provided with the DECEMBER/CHRISTMAS 2023 LATEST FILE RFELEASES announcement .... on the forum "ANNOUNCEMENTS" page.

Before trying to redownload this file refresh your internet browser several times (use SHIFT + F5 keyboard commands) and all should be fine.

Sorry about that aulde son

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

ANNOUNCEMENT information (file recommendations) and DC-9 TEXTURE INVENTORY information both now updated also

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

I do have the DC-9-10F JTD-9 base pack.
The aircraft.cfg section for this texture contains the line "model=02", and as far as I can see the DC-9-10F only has one model folder "model.10". The other models do have the "02" option.

With regard to your above DC-9-10F base packs.

These contain "one model folder/file" only .... "MODEL 10" .... and which features an animated port side forward fuselage main deck cargo door

The DC-9-30F base backs contain "four model folders/files" .... MODEL 09, MODEL 10, MODEL, MODEL 11, and MODEL 12 .... each featuring an animated port side forward fuselage main deck cargo door and "other differing features" also.

We do offer some DC-9-40F textures too .... BUT .... these each use PAX models and base packs by virtue of the fact they're each "PF" type aircraft which lacked the port side main deck forward fuselage cargo door.

Once one understands DC-9 aircraft then everything starts to fall into place .... and which is one, among many things, our forum based DC-9 manual is intended to try'n educate/assist with

The following is an extract from our forum based DC-9 manual and which explains the various models and their features.

The content of each PAX version and FREIGHTER/CONVERTIBLE version DC-9 base back differ by necessity and in accordance with the aircraft configuration requirements for each individual aircraft type texture ....

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT EACH DC-9 MODEL ?

Many of our DC-9 aircraft base packs contain more than 1 model. We are occasionally asked about these.

Here is a list of all the DC-9 models we currently offer and the differences between each.

PLEASE NOTE .... While not all DC-9 series aircraft base packs use all model variations for consistency the different aircraft series models all use the same naming conventions ....


Model.01
Base passenger model with forward passenger stairs.

Model.02
Base passenger model with forward and rear passenger stairs.

Model.03
Same as model.01 with additional satellite antenna on top of the fuselage.

Model.04
Same as model.02 with additional satellite antenna on top of the fuselage.

Model.05
Same as model.01 with extended engine nacelles housing hush kit modifications.

Model.06
Same as model.02 with extended engine nacelles housing hush kit modifications.

Model.07
Same as model.03 with extended engine nacelles housing hush kit modifications.

Model.08
Same as model.04 with extended engine nacelles housing hush kit modifications.

Model.09
Base cargo/combi model with forward stairs.

Model.10
Base cargo/combi model with forward and rear stairs.

Model.11
Same as model.09 with extended engine nacelles housing hush kit modifications.

Model.12
Same as model.10 with extended engine nacelles housing hush kit modifications.

Not all of the above-listed models were released by the project developer for reason of their rarity among the DC-9 flight line

The full forum based DC-9 manual is accessible per the following link if you've not already seen it ....

DC-9 MANUAL
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/3435/hjg-panel-installation-handling-notes

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[graemeb]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the reply - I thought it was a typo, but just wanted to be sure I had not missed something. All the best for the festive season!

Graeme