Comming L1011 Upgrades .... And Some Acknowledgements Too

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Textures/Airline liveries .... be these new releases or upgrades .... make up for a large part of what HJG does for FS, but, isn't all we ever represent.

HJG is equally committted to FDE, panel/gauge, sounds, and effects development for its entire flightline .... and then redevelopment/improvment of some of this product too .... as and when it can

This policy of upgrading and improvement has be very true recently in regard to the HJG hosted VISTALINERS L1011 TRISTAR simulations.

During April of this year .... and thanks entirely to the efforts of George CARTY .... we released a significant upgrade for each of our L1011 TRISTAR simulations.

This particular upgrade saw each of these aircraft panels outfitted with a much more advanced/sophisticated and multi-mode capable AP system .... equipped with a "HANDS OFF" auto-land function with the ability to actually flare, and then land, each of these simulations automatically .... along with new CWS, and both IAS and VS climb/descent pitch modes also .... among other more subtle panel/guage and FDE related improvements.

In fact the improvements George compiled into these simulations earlier this year make for a simulations that's "about as close as we/HJG can get" to representing the real thing .... within the very finite limitations of the MSFS host program of course

As I implied at the very start of this posting .... HJG remains committed to product improvement in regard to everything it produces and hosts on this website .... AND .... I'm pleased to be able inform everyone .... that in accordance with this policy George CARTY has been able to yet "further fine-tune" the HJG hosted L1011 panels/FDE .... AND .... as a result of his latest efforts .... HJG, in the very near future, plans to re-release each of its L1011 Aircraft Base Packs (FDE's really) and Gauges/Core Files packages (there will be "no need" to re-release any of the current 4 panel files for each of these simulations though since the new FDE and Gauges/Core Files revisions will do all the necessary work) .... featuring the following improvements ....

*Autopilot annunciator fixed so that auto-landing "ALIGN" replaces the "LOC" indication when below 200 feet AGL.

*Autopilot functionality changed so that pressing keyboard command "Z" with the autopilot in CMD mode will switch the autopilot to "OFF" and not "CWS" mode.

*Fixes to bugs in the CWS autopilot mode (bank angle limiting should now work correctly)

*Barber pole removed from standby airspeed indicator

*Mechanical rather than electronic digital readouts on the main airspeed indicator (but IAS KTS readout retained) with larger numbers displayed on the main altimeter gauge face.

*Improved failure modes for the instruments (but standby instruments never fail, so that failure modes can be used to practice flying on standby gauges)

*when auto-landing the AT will remain engaged until after touchdown (this does not impair prompt reverse thrust action upon landing) and then auto-disengages, along with the AP also, when descelerating below 80 KTS during roll-out after landing, and with the AFSC Warning Annunciator then displaying both "AP DISC" and "AT DISC" indications along with an audible alarm and flashing "ALERT" indication.

*An authentic 1970's L1011 type AP based altitude alert tone with it's distinctive "C-chord chime" has also now be added to each of these simulations.

Here's what each of the 2 basic L1011 panel configurations will look like once these latest upgrades are released. PLEASE NOTE .... some of the improvements (listed above) are clearly evident in the following images where-as others aren't so readily distinguishable through these being primarily "functionality related" modifications ....







PLEASE NOTE ALSO .... these latest upgrades are "NOT YET" publicly available .... SO PLEASE .... don't go rushing off to re-download the L1011 TRISTAR Aircraft Base Packs and Gauges/Core file components in the hope of benefitting from what's discussed within this PR advisory

WE WILL INFORM EVERYONE .... as soon as these latest/modified file versions become publicly available.

In the meantime ....

I want to thank George CARTY for his continued efforts with panel, gauges, FDE, development (since all of these aspects of FS are actually inter-related) and general product improvement for HJG.

Nearly all of the curent aircraft panel range .... and most of the aircraft base packs (FDE) currently offered by HJG also .... reflect, or have otherwise benefitted from, the extraordinary programming skills/talents of George CARTY.

I think it's one thing for any FS group to be able to offer a panel/gauge set that's suitable for use with any particular aircraft simulation .... BUT .... I think it's something else entirely different to be able to incorporate the degree of systems and performance fidelity into any such production and which many of the current HJG hosted panels/gauges and FDE files do currently display .... "THANKS ENTIRELY TO GEORGE CARTY"

I often feel it's George's efforts and skills that are largely responsible for helping transform HJG into what it is today .... within this "virtual aviation" hobby

I think the following list of very successl/well respected HJG hosted products .... which George has either produced entirely himself or has more than significantly contributed his programming skills toward .... a speak accordingly of this ....


B707/720/C135 TYPE & B727 PANELS
simviation.com/hjg/panels/boeing.htm

CV880 & CV990 PANELS
simviation.com/hjg/panels/convair.htm

DC8 PANELS
simviation.com/hjg/panels/douglas.htm

DC9 PANELS
simviation.com/hjg/panels/douglas9.htm

L1011 PANELS
simviation.com/hjg/panels/lockheed.htm


There's other "un-sung" heroes within HJG too whom have played equally major roles within the development/re-development of HJG hosted simulations and these individuals are ....


1. Benoit PLAMONDON .... HJG's "principle sound/audio engineer" .... whom has been responsible for producing, or has contributed majorly toward, each of the following soundpacks currently offered for HJG hosted simulations ....


BOEING AIRCRAFT SOUNDPACKS
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/boeing.htm

CARAVELLE SOUNDPACKS
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/caravelle.htm

CONVAIR SOUNDPACKSS
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/convair.htm

DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SOUNDPACKS
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/douglas.htm

BAe AIRCRAFT SOUNDPACKS
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/Bae.htm

LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT SOUNDPACKS
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/lockheed.htm

McDONNELL-DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SOUNDPACKS
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/mcdonnelldouglas.htm

CONCORDE AIRCRAFT SOUDPACK
simviation.com/hjg/sounds/concorde.htm


2. Mike MONCE .... HJG's additional FDE specialist .... whom has made valuable contributions toward everything HJG has recently released .... and/or is about to release in the near future also.


3. Paul HAAK .... HJG's AI project modeller and representative.


4. All of HJG's artists/painters (both past and present) whom have beautifully, and successfully, represented litterally hundreds (if not thousands by now) of past and present airline/operator liveries for everyones free FS enjoyment.


5. AND FINALLY .... but by no means least of all .... Tony MADGE (HJG's CEO) and Dan K.HANSEN (HJG's Webmaster) whom both help "hold it all together" and/or "get it all up" (HJG product-wise ) for us all and for the pleasure the HJG FS community.


"THANKS" .... to each one of you .... and to those, both inside and outside of HJG, whom are currently working with me on various new projects and upgrades .... and also to all our community members as well whom (apart from the odd irritant here'n'there ) do provide the necessary motivation for us all to "want to continue" with what we all try to achieve at HJG

We probably can't please everyone completely .... BUT .... we "sure as hell" do like to try our best to do so

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[CORLL ONE]

Thank you to everybody on the HJG Staff. You guys have done great things for us "flight sim geeks"! I have been simming since 1995 (11,113.9 HRS...yes, I've kept track!) and for some of us this is as real as it will ever get. The aircraft, liveries and tech support are head and shoulders above ANY payware out there. The previews are quite teasing and make for an anxious wait for the next update. Again, thank you to everybody at HJG for taking time out of their lives to make all of this possible. Great job guys, keep up the hard work!

[Falcon]

Again you boys at HJG are an awesome group of men, that gives so much to us, the FS community with little or no recognition. Thanks Mark for the above and kuddo's to all of you at HJG. I for one am truly gratefull and thankfull for your kindess in sharing your knowledge with us in the form of the best of best FS products out there, and for FREE!
Falcon

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

"THANKS" guys .... those of you whom have taken the time to express your appreciation of what we/HJG "try to do" .... because it "IS" appreciated

BTW .... when discussing the latest L1011 refinements I forgot to mention (and have therefore just added this particular important detail above) .... that Geoege has managed to locate, and apply to these simulations, an autrhentic 1970's style "L1011 TYPE" AP based altitude alert tone. Not a "DING" .... or a "DONG" .... or a "BEEP" or a "BAARRRRRRRRRRRRP" tone .... but rather .... an authentic Lockheed/L1011 type "C-CHORD CHIME" which is quite distinctive in its tone.

This latest addition helps improve the fidelity of everything just a wee bit more .... by making it more unique .... and differentiating it from some of the more comom types of bells'n'whistles features represented among other HJG hosted simulations.

"ALL COMMING SOON"

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[M.I.B.]

Even if these are going to be available only after the Holidays, I still take it as a Christmas present. The simulations of my favorite bird of them all getting yet another upgrade, we can never thank you enough folks. Now I could tell you, but you already know, YOU'RE DOING A TERRIFIC JOB, and we couldn't be more grateful to you all for the opportunity you give us to fly these jewels in ever growing fidelity! Can't wait to take the "new classics" for a bunch a spins.

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

As soon as these L1011 enhancements are released .... I'll be replacing my current forum based L1011 manue (L1011 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES) with a new/updated version.

None of the previously recommended procedures will change .... but .... the functionality of some details will now be different as a result of these revisions.

The new manual has been compiled in accordance with these details .... as well as being "tidied-up" a wee bit and expanded also.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[ecosse821]

Thank you HJG. Very nice job as always. I am very much looking forward to taking the new Tristar up for a few flights this weekend.

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

I am very much looking forward to taking the new Tristar up for a few flights this weekend

Before you do that .... be sure to update your L1011 files as recently recommended and as follows ....

Firstly .... it's a "Gauges/Core Files" update for each of our current 4 L-1011 panels.

And secondly .... it's an "FDE" update for each of our 10 L-1011 the Aircraft Base Packs too.

All folk need to do is this ....

(1) Replace all of the original L-1011 TRISTAR Aircraft base Packs with these new file versions (V3)

(2) Replace the original Gauges/Core Files package with this new new file version (V2.3).

Very simple .... BUT PLEASE .... don't try'n shortcut the replacement/reinstallation procedure. To benefit from these latest enhancements both of these lots of files "must be replaced as directed" .... BUT AS YOU DO SO .... kindly note that "no changes whatesoever" have been applied to any of our current 4 L-1011 TRISTAR panels which were released during April of this year. It's "NOT" necessary .... simply because the new FDE and Gauges/Core files do all of the necessary work.

These latest refinements for our L-1011 TRISTAR simulations will further improve the functionality and fidelity of these simulations .... as described within my recent forum PR of a several days ago ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/7331/comming-l1011-upgrades-acknowledgements

I've also recompiled our forum based L-1011 manual (entitled "L-1011 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES") especially for these simulations too and in accordance with these latest enhancements. This revisin is available per the following link ....
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/3888/l1011-tristar-panel-installation-handling

"IF" anyone .... for any reason .... isn't sure to what to do .... THEN .... just replace "EVERYTHING" with the currently uploaded files

Not doubting anyones ability to understand or do it right

Just seizing this opportunity to try'n ensure people know precisely what to do in order to get "the very best enjoyment" out of these L1011 simulations .... and which is something we want for everyone of course

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[ecosse821]

Thanks, Mark. I plan to start with fresh files. Headed to work now then a meeting, but I will be on the Tristar flightdeck this evening!

[ecosse821]

Well I got home later than expected last night so after getting the new Tristar files installed and the aircraft working, I was so tired I could not keep my eyes open.

So this morning I took her up on a lovely flight before dawn from Chicago Midway to St Louis Lambert. This aircraft was one of my favorites before the updates, but it is even nicer now. I LOVE the new altitude alert chime! It gives this bird some extra charm. The IAS/Mach climb functions are great and work as expected. The approach into KSTL went flawlessly and autoland was performed with a terrific smooth landing and rollout.

The only snag seems maybe to be the radar. I am flying the Tristar in FSX, maybe this is why it might not be working?

[George Carty - HJG]

Remember that weather radars only detect precipitation (and ground returns), not cloud itself.

If your weather radar has a "CAUTION - UNSERVICEABLE" sticker on it, it means that you need to install FSUIPC (or fix a problem with it).

George

[ecosse821]

Got it working now---I needed to tilt the antenna angle a wee bit. Thanks.