xeon256
CV-990
Just starting out in FSX
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Post by xeon256 on Jun 22, 2015 16:24:24 GMT
Hi, I installed the 999a into FSX, and I'm having a couple of problems.
First whenever I move the throttle even a little bit I get the overspeed alarm.
Second and this might be just because I'm new to any flight sim. But I can't see out the front window of the panel, and it doesn't seem to allow moving the view point. So all I see is well the panel, and not what's in front of the plane making flying very hard.
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xeon256
CV-990
Just starting out in FSX
Posts: 12
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Post by xeon256 on Jun 22, 2015 17:06:23 GMT
Granted this alllllll could be because I'm a noob. I have everything installed right or so I think I do, followed all the directions properly. Airplane shows up fine(sans thumbnail, have to create that) just seems like some view problems(seems to also be a issue with the peacemaker I installed too), the overspeed alarm going off, and also one thing I forgot, is and maybe this isn't the right place to ask it. Is there a way to "chock" the wheels to ramp the engines up a bit, heheheheh I want to see if the sound files have that nice buzzsaw spool down sound that I like. If that nice buzzsaw sound isn't in the sound files, can I record it, and add it myself? From the video it seems like I'd say the sound kicks in at around 15-30% a bit above idle speed. youtu.be/FCRZ36gN6eM |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Jun 22, 2015 22:15:28 GMT
I suspect you've simply forgotten to set the flaps for T/O .... or haven't set sufficient flap for T/O .... OR POSSIBLY .... you might even have selected too much flap for T/O. Either of the above conditions "WILL" automatically trigger the Flap Warning horn. Flaps must be set "prior to" advancing advancing the thrust levers for taxi power .... or once again .... the Flap Warning horn will be triggered automatically. A minimum of FLAP 10 (1 knotch) must be selected .... though, depending on your simulated T/O weight, RWY length, and airport altitude etc .... FLAP 27 (2 knotches) is probably a better T/O flap setting .... and possaibly more typical for a fully laden/heavy CV990 on most RWY's in excess of 7,000-10,000 FT. 3 knotches of flap corrsponds with with a FLAP 36 T/O setting .... probably not ever used for T/O, but, if selected will not auto-trigger any alarm when power is increased. 4 knotches of flap corresponds with FLAP 50 .... or a "FULL FLAPS" setting .... and "WILL" auto-trigger the Flap Alarm Warning if the thrust levers are moved with this particular flap setting applied. A bit of Elevator Trim should also be applied for T/O, and before taxiing, and which should be set to around "just under" 1/4 of the way down the green band, on the Trim Wheel, located left on the Center Pedestal sub panel view. Failure to set Trim, or suffient Trim setting for T/O, will not generate any alarm though. If you're meaning a loss of external environment/horizon view in panel view, then, try using the following keyboard commands in order to raise/lower the outside environment/horizon view .... CTRL + Q .... to lower eyepoint SHIFT + CTRL + Q .... to raise eyepoint I'm not sure if the first of the above combinations of keyboard comands require a "SHIFT" prefix also (if an FSX competent user can confirm this then that'll be appreciated) .... since I'm not an FSX user .... but .... try it out anyway. Bear-in-mind .... please .... the HJG CV880 and CV990 panels are FS2004 designed, but, are also/should be, FSX portable too. Just lock the Brakes "ON" .... keyboard commands CNTRL + . (Full Stop)  The GE CJ805 Aft Fan fanjet engines did not produce the same high RPM tone as was evident with the P&W JT3D SERIES fanjet engines which poerwered the later B707's/720's/C135's and DC8's .... so .... that particular tone "WILL NOT" be there/the same .... and (although this's entirely up to you) to add it wouldn't result in a particularly authentic audio experience .... and which is one, of many things, we do try to focus on providing, here at HJG .... albeit subject to certain FS imposed limitations of course. Mark C AKL/NZ |
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xeon256
CV-990
Just starting out in FSX
Posts: 12
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Post by xeon256 on Jun 23, 2015 3:53:37 GMT
Aaaaaaaah ic ic yep I'm a noob. I always thought flaps were for short field take offs, not a necessity(I feel dumb). I have to say as the Convair 880/990 are my favorite planes of all time. You guys do a supreme job of building them, and the audio tracks. May I venture out on a limb tho and request a virtual 3d cockpit for them? I know they're a pain to build, and I'd attempt it if I knew what I was doing (which obviously I don't lol)
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Jun 23, 2015 4:39:25 GMT
"IF" .... you're new to the HJG CV880's, then, I recommend you familiarise yourself with my following "PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" posting .... effectively HJG's forum based online manual for these simulations .... tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/1699/cv880-panels-installation-handling-notesThe above linked information relates (almost) everythihg that's essential to be done, or known, in order for folk folk to be able to obtain the best/most enjoyable FS experience flying these simulations. This informationm also includes "BASIC" flying guides (best/recommended procedures) for flying these simulations most successfully/enjoyably in FS. I've not, yet, compiled similar flying guides for the CV990's though  "NO"   Seriously though .... we're not able to provide any 3D, or rather VC, type panels for any of the simulations we've ourselves compiled .... since ther'es a far more to that than (most people realise) meets the eye. Only our imported (ex FSFT) CONCORDE simulation features such .... and quite a basic/early, but otyherwise quite functional, one at that. Mark C AKL/NZ |
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xeon256
CV-990
Just starting out in FSX
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Post by xeon256 on Jun 23, 2015 14:34:32 GMT
Awesome, thanks Ill definately study it, and try to perfect flying the 880.
As for the "buzzsaw" sound I was referring to, it was interesting in the 990's case in that the sound didnt come from the fan's blades going transonic, because the sound kicked in when the engine spooled down such as slowing down from taxi, not full power like the others. It was definately interesting, but nonetheless sounds awesome.
Yeah lol I kinda figured a no on the VC. lol I def do realize how difficult it would be to make them, but lol figured I give it a shot
I know this is a bit off topic, but unless Im blind really couldnt find another spot for it, as it's not a repaint. I from another site downloaded the DeHavilland Comet, which........was..... quite lacking IMO, .... it looked like it was made in minecraft.... esp compared along side your 880, and 990A. Would it be possible down the road for you guys to compile, and build a Comet? I know from the Convairs, and the DC-8(the Airship 1 is fantastic  ) you guys can do a LOT better than whoever made this one, to which I believe a legend like the Comet deserves much better. If you guys could make one after your other upcoming projects are completed that would be sawwweeeeeeet because I've gotten so far nearly every one of my dream fleet (990, 880, esp TWA, DC-8, and the L-1011) lol now just need a good looking Comet. |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Jun 23, 2015 22:51:40 GMT
Pays "not" to compare models .... or even textures .... since it's the wrong thing to do IMHO .... and more-so too if something's provided "FREE" Modellers design and build .... and painters also paint too .... according to their own preferences .... and above all their own skill levels .... each of which differ as might a sketch artists/painters work on paper/canvas FS work/development isn't easy engineering or art .... otherwise everybody would (probably) be doing it It's (really) best to just "ENJOY" what's available .... in whatever form or quality it's providfed .... and be grateful for the fact that someones's bothered to do it at all In the case of "PAYWARE" .... well .... that .... IMHO .... is soething completely different .... because a fee's being charged and someone else, somewhere, is making (assumed to be) money .... if not a profit too .... and people then have the right to complain/express disatisfaction if they're not entirely satisfied Don't worry .... it's not you .... because we even get people complaining/criticising (occasionally) the quality of some the very best of what HJG offers (can please some of the people somtimes, but, not eveyone all the time) and despite the fact it's "FREELY offered .... some of which, appreciably, is not, by any means, representative of the very latest FS technology, and likely won't be upgraded either, but, are, otherwise fine and very functional .... and most of which (if not all) exceed the variation among aircraft types/versions currently provided by payware and with better/more realistic FS performances too. I very much dounbt it The best (only) "FREEWARE" COMET 1 and 2 series simulations currently avauilable are those produced Jens B.KRISTENSEN .... as separately downloadable files for FS2004 and FSX .... and which are available from both AVSIM.COM and FLIGHTSIM.COM .... both of which feature 2D and VC panels, plus a soundpack (FS 2004 compatible/intended) worked up by myself and Benoit PLAMONDON from an original audio base first compiled by Mike HAMBLY. The best (only) "FREEWARE" COMET 3, -3B, -4, -4B, and -4C series simulations currently available are those produced by David MALTBY .... and which also feature 2D and 3D panels, plus FS2004/FSX compatible soundpacks (he's also done the VC10, TRIDENT, and BAC ONE ELEVEN too) and which are available from his following website .... dmflightsim.co.uk/One can't, possibly (at this time at least) obtain FS "FREEWARE" that's better than what David MALTBY currently offers .... for these particular aircraft types at least. Mark C AKL/NZ |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Jun 24, 2015 4:06:25 GMT
Continuing "the digress" .... and just on the subject of the COMET for FS .... Not finding fault with anyone .... because "anyone" can be unaware of or equally misunderstand anything ..... and one of many reasons why HJG, and this forum, exists is to "educate and inform" .... BUT ANYWAY .... I've seen people commenting onm the proportions f various COMET models, but, some might not realise that the DH 106 COMET was actually manefested in a number of different forms (types/models and sizes, weights, engine thrust ratings .... sometimes combinations of engine types too) throughout its evolution from the very first protype model through to its last production version .... as follows .... COMET 1 .... first production model/original short fuselage COMET 1A .... heavier/slightly more powerful COMET 1 COMET 1XB .... modified and slightly heavier and more powerful COMET 1A COMKET 2 .... 3FT fuselage stretch/and slightly more powerful development aircraft only COMET 3 .... further stretched protype/development aircraft only COMET 3B .... COMET 3 development aircraft/reverser equipped COMET 4 .... relaunched production model/larger aircraft COMET 4B .... stretched COMET 4 with shorter wing span COMET 4C .... final production version All major versions (including the "BLIND LANDING TEST" modified COMET 3/3B) .... but excluding the first/original prototype model .... have been represented quite well for FS .... as presented above. "Unless someone was to die, and will either, or both of, the above FS productions to HJG, then honestly, I feel HJG might only be re-inventing the wheel if it ever undertook to do "its own" COMET simulation. All of the above are "FREEWARE" .... and IMHO exceed any of the competing payware versions of this fascinating, and historic, aircraft. Mark C AKL/NZ |
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xeon256
CV-990
Just starting out in FSX
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Post by xeon256 on Jun 24, 2015 14:15:30 GMT
Pays "not" to compare models .... or even textures .... since it's the wrong thing to do IMHO .... and more-so too if something's provided "FREE" Modellers design and build .... and painters also paint too .... according to their own preferences .... and above all their own skill levels .... each of which differ as might a sketch artists/painters work on paper/canvas FS work/development isn't easy engineering or art .... otherwise everybody would (probably) be doing it It's (really) best to just "ENJOY" what's available .... in whatever form or quality it's providfed .... and be grateful for the fact that someones's bothered to do it at all In the case of "PAYWARE" .... well .... that .... IMHO .... is soething completely different .... because a fee's being charged and someone else, somewhere, is making (assumed to be) money .... if not a profit too .... and people then have the right to complain/express disatisfaction if they're not entirely satisfied Don't worry .... it's not you .... because we even get people complaining/criticising (occasionally) the quality of some the very best of what HJG offers (can please some of the people somtimes, but, not eveyone all the time) and despite the fact it's "FREELY offered .... some of which, appreciably, is not, by any means, representative of the very latest FS technology, and likely won't be upgraded either, but, are, otherwise fine and very functional .... and most of which (if not all) exceed the variation among aircraft types/versions currently provided by payware and with better/more realistic FS performances too. I very much dounbt it The best (only) "FREEWARE" COMET 1 and 2 series simulations currently avauilable are those produced Jens B.KRISTENSEN .... as separately downloadable files for FS2004 and FSX .... and which are available from both AVSIM.COM and FLIGHTSIM.COM .... both of which feature 2D and VC panels, plus a soundpack (FS 2004 compatible/intended) worked up by myself and Benoit PLAMONDON from an original audio base first compiled by Mike HAMBLY. The best (only) "FREEWARE" COMET 3, -3B, -4, -4B, and -4C series simulations currently available are those produced by David MALTBY .... and which also feature 2D and 3D panels, plus FS2004/FSX compatible soundpacks (he's also done the VC10, TRIDENT, and BAC ONE ELEVEN too) and which are available from his following website .... dmflightsim.co.uk/One can't, possibly (at this time at least) obtain FS "FREEWARE" that's better than what David MALTBY currently offers .... for these particular aircraft types at least. Mark C AKL/NZ Aahh yes yes you do have a good point there. I tried installing the dmflightsim comet 4, isnt showing up so Ill have to tinker with it a bit. I def will check out the other ones too, for some reason when I googled fsx comet, none of these came up, and saweeeeet a VC-10. Now I just have to get better handling on operating the planes. Infinite Flight, while nice, is NOTHING compared to FSX soooooo much more complex(which is a good thing, I like being able to control every aspect of the plane. Big thank you for all your help, and info Josh |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Jun 24, 2015 21:13:42 GMT
We/HJG don't/can't provide support for anything other that what we produce here .... and as is downloaeded from this/our own website (not from anywhere else) .... BUT .... I'll comment (at least) on your COMET tribulations .... The JBK COMET 1 and COMET 2 simulationa can be downloaded from FLIGHTSIM.COM .... search for the following files .... - comet_v20x.zip (FSX VERSION ONLY) - comet_v20.zip (FS2004 VERSION ONLY) The DMFS COMET 3/4 SERIES should be downloaded from the following website only .... dmflightsim.co.uk/This's the website which contains the "official/authorized" releases of these simulations. I urge yoiu/everyone ...."DO NOT" ....download the DMFS COMET 3/4 SERIES (or any other DMFS authored aircraft .... though other textures are mostly OK) from FLIGHTSIM.COM or AVSIM .... or from any other website. Both lots of files (JBK and DMFS) have "auto-intallaers" .... so far as I'm aware .... so the content of these files (and by implication how they display) is dependent on the end user pointing the auto-installer untility in the right direction. Support for the DMFS COMET .... and VC10, TRIDENT, and BAC ONE ELEVEN is provided on the CLASSIC BRITISH FLIGHTSIM forum at the fiollowing address .... cbfsim.co.uk/CBFS_HOME.phpThere's no "official" support for the JBK COMET 1/2 (or any of the other fine JBK releases either) .... so far as I'm aware .... so support for this/these products should be sought per the FLIGHTSIM.COM community forum. Mark C AKL/NZ |
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xeon256
CV-990
Just starting out in FSX
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Post by xeon256 on Jun 26, 2015 7:02:23 GMT
The comet 1&2 are doing great, just the comet 4 from flight sim UK isn't installing right but that's most likely my fault. The 1and 2 did come as a EXE that worked great |
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Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Jun 26, 2015 10:26:04 GMT
Once again .... and where the DMFS COMET 3/4 SERIES (and other DMFS simulations too) are concerned .... I need to point you in the direction of the above mentioned CBFS forum for any required support .... since HJG doesn't host, and by implication, can't provide support for these other simulations.
You'll find Dave, and the CBFS team, quite enthusiastically supportive.
Mark C
AKL/NZ
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Post by Benoit - HJG on Jun 26, 2015 11:13:53 GMT
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) you guys can do a LOT better than whoever made this one, to which I believe a legend like the Comet deserves much better. 
