****CHRISTMAS UPDATE - DECEMBER 22TH 2008****

[Dan K. Hansen]

Your HJG team are pleased to present the following selection of new and upgraded aircraft texture files for your classic jetliner enjoyment in FS ....


NEW AIRCRAFT TEXTURES

BAe 146-300

Flightline 2008

B707-138

QANTAS Airways 1960 (40th anniversary hybrid)

B707-138B

QANTAS Airways 1961 (delivery scheme 1961)

B707-320B ADVC

Pan Am 1976 (weathered)
TWA 1971 (weathered)

B707-320C

Sudanese States Aviation 2007
Sudanese States Aviation 2008

B707-720-020B

Aerocondor Colombia 1979

B727-100 (Early)

ACES Colombia 1980
Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company 1963
Condor Flugdeinst 1980
Delta Airlines 1977
Eastern Airlines 1977
Gulf Air Transport 1988
Key Air 1985
Lufthansa German Airlines 1964
Lufthansa German Airlines 1967
Lufthansa German Airlines 1977
Northwest Airines 1965
TWA 1972
TWA 1990
United Air Lines 1964

B727-100 (Late)

ACES Colombia 1987
ACES Colombia 1997
All Nippon Airways 1966
American Airlines 1967
American Airlines 1991
Braniff International (Orange/Ocher) 1971
DAN-Air London 1976
DAN-Air London 1980
DAN-Air London 1982
Dominicana De Aviacion 1981
Germania 1986
Hapag-Lloyd 1986
Iran Air 1996
Japan Air Lines 1967
Japan Air Lines 1976
Japan Domestic Airlines 1966
Pan American world Airways 1970
Saudia Arabian Airlines (Royal flight) 1997
Saudia Arabian Airlines (Royal flight) 2002
TAP Portugal 1971
TAP Portugal 1987
Transair Sweden 1978
United Air Lines 1982

B727-100C (Convertible/Freighter)

Braniff International (Dk Blue/Lt Blue) 1971
Braniff International (Dk Green/Lt Green) 1971
Braniff International (Red/Aztec Gold) 1971
DAN-Air London 1982 (blue hybrid)
DAN-Air London 1984
DHL - European Air Transport 1994
Federal Express 2001
Sabena 1974
US Postal Service 1991
US Postal Service 1999


NEW AIRCRAFT BASE PACKS

B727-100 (Early)
B727-100 (Late)
B727-100 (Convertible/Freighter)


NEW SOUNDPACKS

B727 JT8D EARLY
B727 JT8D LATE


NEW AIRCRAFT PANELS

B727 (all versions) by Richard PROBST


UPGRADED TEXTURES

The following are all upgrades of previously released HJG aircraft texture files.

B707-138

QANTAS Airways 1959 (delivery scheme 1959)
QANTAS Airways 1960 (experimental livery)

B707-120BF

Aerocondor Colombia 1979

B707-320C

Saha Air 2006
Wimbi Dira Airways 2007


UPGRADED GAUGES FILES

B707 Panel Gauges/Core Files


Thanks to George CARTY, Glenn HAIR, Camilo LUENGAS, Tony MADGE, Mike MONCE, Benoit PLAMONDON, Richard PROBST, Ben HARTMANN, Mauricio IBARRA and Erick CANTU/Vistaliners for providing us with this great selection of new and upgraded files.

[ravilamir]

Thank you!!! And Merry Christmas to all!!

Soft landings!!

[gus]

Hello,

Geez Louise

Thank's !!
Now .. eternal problem ... find some space in my hangar(s)

Regards.

[railrunner130]

Many thanks and happy holidays to all of HJG!!

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

My first opportunity to get a word in here ;D

ABOUT THIS WEBSITE UPDATE

Firstly .... many thanks to Dan for getting everything uploaded for us .... much appreciated ! .... I also want to thank both Herman KREIMES, and "BLUE STAR" for their inavaluable assistance to us recently testing our latest B707 PANEL CORE FILES package .... much appreciated too guys !

Secondly .... MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE .... and welcome to the last HJG website update for 2008 !

Now for my usual briefing notes regarding this particular website update .... none too brief, but, typically thorough ....

1. The AEROCONDOR COLOMBIA B707-120BF texture is located in the "B707-120BF" sub category on the "B707-120B" downloads page.

2. The QANTAS B707-138 textures are located in the "B707-138" sub category on the "B707-120" downloads page

3. The QANTAS B707-138B texture is located in the "B707-138B" sub category on the "B707-120B" downloads page.

4. We are indebted to Erick CANTU/VISTALINERS for authorising HJG to host his beautiful B727-100 model .... thanks a million for that Eric !

Only the B727-100 is featured within this website update. B727-200 will follow later on.

Our new B727 textures and Aircraft Base Pack files are located on the new B727-100 page accessed per the "B727-100" tab which appears on the downloads page. These Aircraft Base Packs are categeorized as follows ....

B727-100 (EARLY)

B727-100 (LATE)

B727-100C (CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER)

Each of these 3 aircraft categories features its own FDE but all 3 models are identical. We appreciate our reference to both "EARLY" and "LATE" version aircraft are not official B727 nomenclature, however, this has been done only in recognition of the fact that some of these aircraft had more powerful engines and higher operating weights than other. We have "TRIED" to represent this .... hence the necessity for separate Aircraft Base Pack files. Minor FDE variations do exist between both Early and Late aircraft performances and B727-100C too. All B727 FDE should be regarded as BETA material only .... at this stage.

Despite these Aircraft Base Packs are labelled "EARLY" and "LATE" versions, the UI IDENTIFIER within ADD TO AIRCRAFT/CFG data for each texture remains listed as "B727-100" regardless .... forcing FS to display these aircraft under the "BOEING/B727-100" title in the Aircraft Selection Menu . This is intentional. These aircraft subjects will all link to their seperate and correct Aircraft Base Packs anyway.

B727-100C & -F aircraft will be appear under "BOEING/B727-100C" or "BOEING/B727-100F" headings in the FS Aircraft Selection Menu.

PLEASE NOTE: All B727-100 textures work fine regardless which Aircraft Base Pack folder they are installed into.

PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The forward fuselage maindeck cargo doors of all B727-100C & -F designted subjects does not operate. We do not have a dedicated B727-100 model with an animated cargo door. We do not know if Eric intends to provide one in the near future. If he does then this must proceed at his own convenience. We ask that Erick CANTU/VISTALINERS not be pestered regarding this.

5. We have provided 2 separate B727 soundpacks which are named as follows ....

B727 P&W JT8D EARLY

B727 P&W JT8D LATE

These new audio files are located in a new "B727 SOUNDS" section on our "BOEING SOUNDS" downloads page.

PLEASE NOTE: It is intended that the "EARLY" soundpack be used with all B727-100 (EARLY) version aircraft .... and the "LATE" soundpack be used with B727-100 (LATE) and B727-100C (CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER) aircraft versions. These soundpacks will work fine regardless which B727 version they are applied to. Minor tonal differences do exist between both soundpacks. These soundpacks should also be regarded as BETA material only.

6. We are also indebted to Richard PROBST for kindly authorizing HJG to host his superb B727 panel .... thanks Richard !

Although this panel features a B727-200 ADVC type configuration it works fine with all the B727-100 model, FDE, and both soundpacks .... along with Eric CANTU's/VISTALINERS B727-200 and B727-200F models and all their supporting data files too.

This new panel file is located in a new "B727 PANELS" section on our "BOEING PANELS" downloads page.

PLEASE NOTE: This panel is for FS2004 use only. It is not currently compatible with FSX. Subject to future authorizations we may look at FSX compatibility later .... NO PROMISES !

This panel looks, runs, and sounds good within FS2004 .... featuring an extensive suite of panel/gauge sounds (with all the bells and whistles). This is not a VC panel, but, it does feature a superb landing panel view and comes complete with a full set of high quality interior flightdeck views.

PLEASE NOTE ALSO: This panel must be installed precisely as directed per the accompanying installation instructions (both gauges and WAV sounds are now hard-coded together and must not be separated from other contents of the principal panel folder). Failure to do this will result in the panel not functioning as intended. A manual is provided. It is essential this be read, and understood, before using the panel.

Basic discriptions of the most important ICON features in this panel are included within the "B727 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" posting on the "ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT" forum page. All other essential panel details are well covered within the supporting manual.

We are still learning this panel ourselves, so, our support may be somewhat limited .... but .... join the fun and share your experience with us on the forum. Again .... regard this panel as BETA material only so far as HJG is concerned

7. George CARTY has provided an updated B707 PANELS GAUGES/CORE FILES package for use with all current version B707/720/C135 TYPE aircraft panels. This is our first Boeing panel's modification since December 2007.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a gauges/core files update only. There is no need to replace any current version B707/720/C135 TYPE panels or FDE (the last B707 FDE update was during November 2008). Revisions have been made to the BOOST PUMP system on the F/E panel .... which has resulted in an amendment to the engine startup procedures outlined in the "ENGINE STARTUP TUTORIAL" included within the "B707 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" on the "ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT" forum page. It is essential these new procedures be understood and followed .... or .... the engines simply will not start. This new B707 PANELS GAUGES/CORE FILES package also features revised AP coding which, we believe, should resolve (for the few folk who have reported these issues) any tendancy for "porpoising" during AP controlled cruise as well as instability during INS NAV mode. All 3 previous B707 gauges must be replaced with these latest versions.

PLEASE NOTE ALSO: If you are an FSUIPC user it may be a good idea, though not an essential procedure, to temporarily uninstall/reinstall FSUIPC .... remembering to shutdown/restart FS between both actions (selecting at least FSUIPC imposed "MINIMUM WEATHER DEFAULTS" in the process). This is intended to force FSUIPC to recognize changes have occurred (gauge dates etc) .... because computers sometimes do strange things !

It is recommended that folk whom are new to our Boeing 707/720/C135 TYPE panels should take time to familiarize themseleves with the downloadable manual, Harerton DOURADO's excellent Fuel Managtement Tutorial, and all deatils aasociated with the "B707 PANELS INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" posting on the "ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT" forum page.

8. Last but by no means least of all ....

Once again everyone .... "MERRY CHRISTMAS" .... and thank you for supporting HJG through what has been yet another very interesting and challenging year.

Mark C
Auckland, New Zealand
&
Bogota D.C, Republica de Colombia

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

OK folks .... the following data has been updated on or added to the "ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT" forum page ....

B707 INVENTORY .... updated !
B720 INVENTORY .... updated !
B727 INVENTORY .... added !
B727 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES .... added !
BAe 146/RJ100 INVENTORY .... updated !

Mark C
AKL/NZ & BOG/CO

[skyking]

A BIG thank you HJG and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[Tony Madge - HJG]

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this big upload and a big thanks to Dan for the hard work in gettiing it all on line

[trevorselby]

A very BIG "thank you" to everyone responsible for this latest upload.

A merry Christmas to all of the HJG family - enjoy the holidays.

Regards
Trevor

[Mike Monce - HJG]

Hey Mark,

I never had a chance to use the sound packs while we were testing. Just tried the "late" version.... VERY NICE!


Mike

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Thanks Mike .... but .... it's important to remember that whilst the current B727 FDE is still a BETA version .... then so are both of these new soundpacks too.

They should be "FAR BETTER" once Benoit gives them the "ONCE OVER" later on !

Mark

[jetblue3000]

Thank you HJG for the early FS Christmas presents. To everyone on this forum Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

[Tony Madge - HJG]

Update..... I made a bit of a mistake on the Germania, Hapg Lloyd and the early American Airlines 727's, the Alpha channel was wrong so you will have very shinny wheels etc... I have corrected this and reuploaded them so they can be now re downloaded, appologies for the slip up

[Tony Madge - HJG]

Hi Guys another slight error corrected, Gulf Air 727-100 USA flag wrong way round on the starboard side now corrected and re uploaded for you.

[bobdawkins]

welcome to the last HJG website update for 2008

why is the site closing down then??