Post by aerofoto - HJG Admin on Dec 15, 2020 3:25:14 GMT
C-135 INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES # 1
UPDATED: September 12th 2024.
"HJG C-135 PROJECT INFORMATION".
We are grateful to Gary CARLSON for modeling the C-135 family of aircraft currently offered by HJG.
We are also grateful to George CARTY for our current line of B707 panels .... which support this C-135 project
We are also grateful to Benoit PLAMONDON our current line of B707 sound packs .... which support this C-135 project
Other folk whom must also be acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to this B707 project are ....
- Mark CRANSTON
- Erik INGRAM
- Jordan KLAUS
- Mike MONCE
"THANK YOU" everyone
1.00: "INTRODUCTION".
It is important to appreciate there is no such thing as a standard C-135 aircraft. Military C-135 aircraft differ in terms of their size, engine type and thrust ratings, certified weights, other post production technical modifications and their service role descriptions too. Most previously released C-135 simulations focus on just a few engine and weight specific configurations of C-135 aircraft. The virtual military C-135 flight line offered by HJG represents each of the most common production versions along with some lesser known modifications applied to this family of aircraft.
PLEASE NOTE: HJG C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACKS, PANELS, SOUNDS, AND SMOKE EFFECTS, ARE FS2004 COMPATIBLE .... AND ALSO FSX PORTABLE TOO.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: ALL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES DRAFTED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENTATION ARE FS2004 SPECIFIC. FSX USERS SHOULD REFER TO THE "FSX SPECIFIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" WHICH ACCOMPANY EACH FILE.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: THE B707 PANELS AND SOUNDS OFFERED BY HJG (for C-135 application also) MAY NOT WORK AS INTENDED IF USED WITH NON-HJG SUPPLIED C-135 SIMULATIONS.
1.01: "HJG C-135 PROJECT DESCRIPTION".
The HJG project is composed of each of the following essential elements ....
- Aircraft base pack files (including FDE and 3D models)
- Aircraft panels and panel gauges/core files
- Aircraft textures
- Smoke effects
- Sound packs
1.02: "C-135 SERIES AIRCRAFT VERSIONS".
The HJG C-135 project is composed of each of the following major aircraft versions ....
- B707-320C TANKER
- C-135A J57
- C-135B JT3D
- CC-137 (B707-320C)
- E-3C
- E-3D
- E-6B
- E-8C
- EC-18B
- EC-135C
- EC-137D
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype)
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production)
- KC-135A
- KC-135D/E
- KC-135R (Prototype)
- KC-135R
- NKC-135A
- NKC-135A WL
- NKC-135E
- RC-135 J57
- RC-135 JT3D
- RC-135 CFM56
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C)
- TC-135 CFM56
- VC-137A
- VC-137B
- VC-137C
- YE-8B (B707-700)
PLEASE NOTE: The above "C-135A J57, C-135B JT3D, RC-135 J57, RC-135 JT3D, RC-135 CFM56, and TC-135 CFM56" references are not standard BOEING aircraft type nomenclature and are used for reasons of "convenience only" in order to differentiate these aircraft configurations from other members of our virtual C-135 flight line, but, are otherwise authentic descriptions in accordance with technical specifications of these aircraft.
1.03: "C-135 PROJECT ENGINE TYPE & THRUST, WEIGHT, & CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTIONS".
The HJG BC-135 project is composed of each of the following major engine type and thrust, weight, and aircraft type configurations ....
- B707-320C TANKER - 4X P&W JT3D-7 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- C-135A - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS.
- C-135B - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 300,500 LBS.
- CC-137 (B707-320C) - 4X P&W JT3D-7 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- E-3C - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 thrust thrust - MGW 347,000 LBS.
- E-3D - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 24.000 LBS thrust - MGW 347,000 LBS.
- E-6B - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 24.000 LBS thrust - MGW 342,000 LBS.
- E-8C - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18.000 LBS thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- EC-18B - 4X P&W JT3D-7 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- EC-135C - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 thrust thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- EC-137D - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 thrust thrust - MGW 347,000 LBS.
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype) - 4X P&W J57P-59W turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 261,812 LBS.
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production) - 4X P&W J57P-59W turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS (typical)/316,000 LBS (overload).
- KC-135A - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS (typical)/316,000 LBS (overload).
- KC-135D/E - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- KC-135R (Prototype) - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 322,000 LBS.
- KC-135R - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 322,000 LBS.
- NKC-135A - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 270,000 LBS.
- NKC-135A WL - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 270,000 LBS.
- NKC-135E - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 17,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 285,000 LBS.
- RC-135 J57 - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS.
- RC-135 JT3D - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet e/a rated at 17,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 300,500 LBS.
- RC-135 CFM56 - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C) - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- TC-135 - 4X CFM56 - CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- VC-137A - 4X P&W JT3C turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 257,000 LBS.
- VC-137B - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 17,000 thrust thrust - MGW 258,000 LBS.
- VC-137C - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 thrust thrust - MGW 331,000 LBS.
- YE-8B (B707-700) 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
PLEASE NOTE: The different aircraft weight and engine thrust configurations each result in performance variations.
1.04: "C-135 AIRCRAFT PANELS & FEATURES".
The HJG C-135 project is composed of each of the following major aircraft panel versions ....
B367-80 panel
features late 1950's type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 engine gauges; Water/Methanol injection system with engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3P turbo-jet performance parameters; No engine Thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; No Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-120 panel
Features 1959 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Water/Methanol injection with engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3C-6 turbo-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-120B panel
Features 1959 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-1 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-120B 1965 panel
Features 1965 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-1 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; INS; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-320B ADV/C panel
Features 1965 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; INS; Triple Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
Features 1970 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations; INS; Triple Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-323BC panel (AA configuration)
Features 1965 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; INS; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-323C 1970 panel (AA configuration)
Features 1970 type instrumentation with N1 nd N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations; INS; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-700 panel (for B707 & CFM powered C-135 use)
Features 1970 type instrumentation with advanced N1 and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations; INS; No Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
E3-D CFM56 panel (for CFM powered C-135 use)
Features 1970 type instrumentation with advanced N1 and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations (different from B707-700 panel); INS; No Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
All HJG supplied B707 panels feature both CAPT and FO main panel views .... with separate AP, CP (with WX radar, or, WX Radar and INS .... depending on panel period version), OH, and FE sub panel views.
All HJG supplied B707 panels are composed of engine startup cockpit/ground dialogue and supporting technical audio ambiance.
PLEASE NOTE: All HJG supplied C-135 simulations use HJG B707 Panels and their supporting panel gauges/core files package.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: Some of these panels may look similar, but, each differ in respect of its configuration and/or period instrument standard and layout.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: Each aircraft type panel must be used with the correct corresponding/recommended C-135 aircraft base pack version or performance issues "WILL" result. SEE SECTION 1.08 (below) for the correct aircraft base pack/panel assignments.
1.05: "C-135 MODEL REPRESENTATION".
HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base packs are composed of each of the following 3D aircraft models ....
B707-320C TANKER
MODEL.B707-338C RAAF TANKER
C-135A J57
MODEL
MODEL.C135A
C-135B JT3D
MODEL.C135C
MODEL.C135N
MODEL.VC135E
CC-137 (B707-320C)
MODEL
E-3C
MODEL.E3C
MODEL.NATO
E-3D
MODEL
E-6B
MODEL.E6B
E-8C
MODEL
EC-18B
MODEL.EC-18B
EC-135C
MODEL
MODELC135E
MODEL.EC135H
MODEL.EC135Hv2
MODEL.EC135J
MODEL.EC135K
EC-137D
MODEL.EC137D
KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype)
MODEL.KC-135A Ship One 1956 NCD
MODEL.KC-135A Ship One 1956 CD
KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production)
MODEL.KC-135A Early
KC-135A
MODEL.01
MODEL.NASA 01
MODEL.NASA 02
KC-135D
MODEL
KC-135E
MODEL
KC-135R (Prototype)
MODEL.KC-135R PROTOTYPE
KC-135R
MODEL
MODEL.ARR
MODEL.MPRS
NKC-135A
MODEL.ALL
NKC-135A WL
MODEL.WINGLETS
NKC-135E
MODEL
MODEL.1
RC-135 J57
MODEL.RC135S J57 01
MODEL.RC135S J57 02
MODEL.RC135S J57 03
RC-135 JT3D
MODEL.RC135E
MODEL.RC135S JT3D
MODEL.RC135U JT3D
MODEL.RC135W JT3D
RC-135 CFM56
MODEL.RC135S CFM
MODEL.RC135U CFM
MODEL.RC135W CFM
TC-18
MODEL
MODEL.2
MODEL.320BADV
MODEL.323C
MODEL.HK3
(NOT CURRENTLY ASSIGNED)
TC-135 CFM56
MODEL
MODEL.C135S
MODEL.C135W
VC-137A
MODEL
VC-137B
MODEL
VC-137C
MODEL
YE-8B (B707-700)
MODEL
"C-135 MODEL ANIMATIONS"
HJG supplied C-135 models feature the following 3D model animations ....
- Animated Door 1L exits or forward lower fuselage access hatches .... keyboard commands SHIFT+E opens/closes Door 1L/access hatch.
- Animated flaps, ailerons, rudder, landing gear, and engine thrust reversers .... standard FS keyboard commands.
PLEASE NOTE: HJG supplied B367-80 (P&W JT3P), C-135A (P&W J57), E-3C (P&W JT3D-7), EC-137D/E (P&W JT3D-3B), KC-135A (P&W J57), KC-135R (CFM-56), NKC-135A/WL (P&W J57), RC-135 (P&W J57) simulations are (intentionally) not equipped with engine thrust reversers .... as per their real world counterparts.
HJG supplied ARR version C-135B (VC-135E), EC-135C/H/J, KC-135A/D/E/R, NKC-135E, and RC-135S models feature animated rear fuselage refueling booms. PLEASE NOTE: TAIL HOOK keyboard commands extend/retract the rear fuselage refueling boom.
PLEASE NOTE: The TAIL HOOK keyboard commands must be "manually assigned" within the FS2004 OPTIONS/CONTROLS/ASSIGNMENTS menu.
HJG supplied MPRS version KC-135R models feature both animated rear fuselage refueling booms and under-wing refueling probes. PLEASE NOTE: TAIL HOOK keyboard commands extend/retract the rear fuselage refueling boom .... and SHIFT+F6/SHIFT+F5 keyboard commands extend/retract the under-wing refueling probes respectively.
HJG supplied E-3D models feature forward upper fuselage refueling probes .... SHIFT+W keyboard commands extend/retract the upper forward fuselage refueling probe.
HJG supplied E-3C, E-3D, and EC-137D models each feature a rotating radome .... these are activated by the HJG B707 panel BEACON and STROBE lighting switches.
HJG supplied CC-137, KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype/"MODEL.CD"), KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production), and KC-135R (Prototype), TC-18 ("MODEL" and "MODEL.323C"), and YE-8B models (only) each feature animated port side forward fuselage main deck cargo doors ....
PLEASE NOTE: These animations work using the FS2004 (version) "EXTEND CONCORDE VISOR FULLY" and "RETRACT CONCORDE VISOR FULLY" keyboard commands .... SHIFT+F7 and SHIFT+F6 opens/closes the forward fuselage main deck cargo door.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The CONCORDE VISOR keyboard commands must be manually activated within the FS2004 OPTIONS/CONTROLS/ASSIGNMENTS menu.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: The FS2004 based CONCORDE VISOR keyboard commands "CANNOT" function in FSX (FSX uses a different combination of CONCORDE VISOR commands and which "are not compatible with these B707 models) .... this is the only 3D model animation incompatibility associated with these C-135 simulations in FSX.
HJG supplied KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype/"MODEL.NCD" and "MODEL.CD"), KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production), and KC-135R (Prototype) models only each feature animated ventral/lower rear fuselage Tail Stands ....
PLEASE NOTE: These animations (also) work in conjunction with the Door 1L/Access hatch open/close keyboard commands .... SHIFT+E.
1.06: "GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION".
Installation of all HJG supplied C-135 files is a very easy step-by-step process but should be completed strictly in accordance with the recommended installation procedures which accompany each file download or difficulties may result.
EACH C-135 PANEL MUST BE USED WITH THE CORRECT AIRCRAFT BASE PACK VERSION OR PROBLEMS "WILL" RESULT.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT BASE PACK/PANEL/SOUND PACK ASSIGNMENTS BE STUDIED AND UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO INSTALLING OF ANY OF THESE FILES. DOING SO WILL AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS/PROBLEMS AND BE PROMOTING OF GREATER OVERALL ENJOYMENT USING THESE SIMULATIONS.
1.07: "C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK INSTALLATION" (default FS2004 only procedures).
Each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack must be installed inside the FS2004 "AIRCRAFT" folder.
Each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack is composed the following essential elements ....
- MODEL/s (folder/s)
- PANEL (folder .... aliased to default MSFS B737-400 Panel)
- SOUND (folder .... aliased to default MSFS B737-400 Sound)
- AIRCRAFT.CFG (file .... separate FS2004 and FSX versions)
- AIR.FILE (file)
- B707 KB CHECK & REF (HTML documents .... 2X separate files)
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (document)
- HJG EULA (document)
All C-135 aircraft base packs are available from the "C-135, E-3, E-6, E-8, EC-135, EC-137, KC-135, NKC-135, RC-135, TC-18, and VC-137 sections on the HJG downloads page.
PLEASE NOTE: Sub versions of most C-135 aircraft types are represented within separate aircraft type sections of downloads pages for the principle aircraft types. C-135A J57 and JT3D are each located on the "C-135" downloads page; E-3C and E-3D are each located on the "E3" downloads page; EC-135B/KC-135B, EC-135E/H/J/K/ and -P are each located on the "EC-135" downloads page; KC-135A/D/E/and -R are each located on the "KC-135" downloads page; NKC-135A and -E are each located on the "NKC-135" downloads page; And both RC-135 (J57/JT3D/and CFM-56) and TC-135 (CFM-56) are each located on the "RC-135" downloads page.
All, or any combination of, HJG supplied C-135 Aircraft Base Packs can be installed within FS without the risk of any conflicts.
PLEASE NOTE: Separate FS2004 and FSX specific PANEL.CFG FILES are contained within each HJG supplied B707 Panel .... the FSX version PANEL.CFG must be manually activated.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: Separate FS2004 and FSX specific AIRCRAFT.CFG FILES are contained within each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack (with the exception of the E-3D, E-6B, RC-135 CFM56, and TC-135 CFM56 which "DO NOT" require a separate FSX specific AIRCRAFT.CFG file for reason of their intentionally lacking Smoke Effects) .... the FSX version AIRCRAFT.CFG must be manually activated.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: The AIR.FILE data provided within each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack file is dual FS2004 and FSX compatible.
1.08: "C-135 PANEL INSTALLATION" (default FS2004 only procedures).
PLEASE NOTE: All HJG supplied C-135 simulations use HJG the supplied B707 panel gauges/core Files package.
Each HJG supplied B707 Panel file should be installed inside the FS2004 "FSFSCONV" folder.
The FSFSCONV folder is located inside the FS2004 "AIRCRAFT" folder. This recommended installation procedure has been a standard HJG practice over many years past and results in more sensible (we believe) Panel/Aircraft Base Pack aliasing.
The PANEL.CFG file contained inside the default Panel folder supplied with each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack file must be aliased to the FSFSCONV folder and the appropriate B707 aircraft type panel .... as per either of the following specimens ....
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b367-80
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-120.1959
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-120b
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-120b.1965
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-320badvc.1965
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-320badvc.1970
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-323c
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-323c.1970
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-700
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.E3-CFM56
It is recommended the above panel ALIAS= data be "copied & pasted" directly to the default PANEL.CFG file for the corresponding aircraft type version in order to avoid potential for typographical errors that will result in these panels not displaying with the selected/installed simulation.
The entire contents (only) of the B707 panel gauges/core files "GAUGES" container (3X individual files only) must be installed inside the FS2004 "GAUGES" folder.
The entire contents (only) of the B707 panel gauges/core files "SOUND" container (46 X individual WAV samples) must be installed inside the FS2004 "SOUND" folder (this is the "SOUND" folder inside the "FLIGHT SIMULATOR 9" folder directory and not the default Sound folder inside each aircraft base pack file).
Failure to perform either of the above steps correctly "WILL" result in these B707 panels either not displaying, displaying with missing instruments/gauges, or otherwise not working correctly.
All B707 Panels are available from the B707 panels section of the HJG "BOEING PANELS" downloads page.
"C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK/PANEL ASSIGNMENTS"
- B707-320C TANKER - use either B707-320B ADV/C 1965 or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- C-135A (J57) - use B367-80 panel
- C-135B (JT3D) - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- CC-137 (B707-320C) - use either B707-320B ADV/C 1965 or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- E-3C - use either B707-320B ADV/C or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- E-3D/E - use E3D CFM-56 panel
- E-6B - use B707-700 panel
- E-8C - use either B707-320B ADV/C or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- EC-18B - use either B707-320B ADV/C 1965 or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- EC-135C - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- EC-137D - use either B707-320B ADV/C or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype) - use B367-80 panel
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production) - use B367-80 panel
- KC-135A - use B367-80 panel
- KC-135D/E - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- KC-135R (Prototype) - use B707-700 panel
- KC-135R - use B707-700 panel
- NKC-135A - use B367-80 panel
- NKC-135A WL - use B367-80 panel
- NKC-135E - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- RC-135 (J57) -use B367-80 panel
- RC-135 (JT3D) - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- RC-135 (CFM-56) - use B707-700 panel
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C) - use either B707-323B ADV/C (AA configuration) or B707-323B ADV/C 1970 (AA configuration) panel
- TC-135 (CFM-56) - use B707-700 panel
- VC-137A - use B707-120 panel
- VC-137B - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- VC-137C - B707-323B ADV/C (AA configuration) or B707-323B ADV/C 1970 (AA configuration) panel
- YE-8B (B707-700) - use B707-700 panel
Use each C-135 aircraft base pack file with the above recommended B707 aircraft type panels version or difficulties may result.
All, or any combination of, these B707 panels can be installed within FS without the risk of any conflicts whatsoever.
ALL HJG supplied B707 panels are equipped with a functional WX Radar unit .... and which is located on the CP sub panel of each panel version.
PLEASE NOTE: A registered (fully licensed) or non-registered (free license only) version of FSUIPC is required in order for the WX Radar feature of these panels to function .... otherwise and "INOP" placard will be displayed on the WX Radar screen.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The FSUIPC module is FS version specific (separate files for FS2004 and FSX). Take care to select, download, and install either an FS2004 or FSX specific version of FSUIPC in accordance with ones FS version of choice. Follow Pete DOWSON's installation instructions with precision.
The latest FSUIPC versions for FS2004 or FSX may be downloaded from ....
www.schiratti.com/dowson.html
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: HJG does not provide technical support for FSUIPC .
HJG supplied B707-120B 1965, B707-320B ADV/C 1965, B707-320B/C ADV 1965, B707-323B/C, B707-323B/C 1970, B707-700, and EC-D CFM-56 panels are equipped with WX Radar unit and a functional INS unit .... both of which are located on the CP sub panel of each panel version.
All HJG supplied B707 panels feature a suite of high-quality interior flight deck views .... in addition to a selection of sub-panel views which are activated/deactivated using panel located tabs/hot points or the following SHIFT (+ number) keyboard commands ....
- SHIFT + 2 = deactivate/activate CAPT main panel and Intro Screen from view.
- SHIFT + 3 = activate/deactivate FO main panel and Intro Screen from view.
- SHIFT + 4 = activate/deactivate parked Windshield Wipers from view.
- SHIFT + 5 = activate/deactivate AP sub panel from view
- SHIFT + 6 = V-REF data from view.
PLEASE NOTE: To transition from CAPT main panel to FO main panel .... select F2 keyboard command (first) in order to cancel CAPT view and display Intro-Screen, then, select F3 keyboard command in order to display FO main panel view. To transition from FO main panel to CAPT main panel .... select F3 keyboard command (first) in order to cancel FO view and display Intro-Screen, then, select F2 keyboard command in order to display CAPT main panel view. Alternatively .... use the panel/sub located panel/sub-panel section icons in order to most easily transition between both FO and CAPT main panel views .... or .... from CAPT/FO main panel views and AP, CP, FE, and OH sub panels.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The interior flight deck views supplied with each B707 panel (Forward Left, Left, Left Rear, Rear, and both Forward Right and Right interior combing views only)" cannot" work in FSX. All other sub panel (OH, FE, CP, AP, and WX sub panels) views are fully functional though in both FS2004 and FSX and should be selected using the sub panel selection icons located on both the CAPT and FO Main Panels and/or on each of the principle sub panel (OH, FE, and CP) views.
1.09: "C-135 SOUND PACKS INSTALLATION" (default FS2004 only procedures).
PLEASE NOTE: All HJG supplied C-135 simulations use HJG supplied B707 sound packs.
All HJG supplied B707 sound packs must be installed inside the recommended aircraft base pack folder in order to ensure optimum audio playback quality. These sound packs are compiled in accordance with FDE data. These sound packs are intended to replace the default Sound folders (aliased to the MSFS B737 sounds) supplied with each C-135 aircraft base pack file.
9X engine type specific sound pack versions are offered for use with all HJG supplied C-135 simulations as follows ....
FS2004 SOUND PACKS
- P&W JT3P (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3C-6 Turbo-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-3B (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-7 (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack FS9
- CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack FS9
FSX SOUND PACKS
- P&W JT3P (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3C-6 Turbo-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-3B (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-7 (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack FSX
- CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack FSX
PLEASE NOTE: Each of the above sound packs are compiled as separate "FS2004" and "FSX" specific audio versions. "DO NOT" use FS2004 sound packs in FSX .... and .... and .... "DO NOT" use FSX sound packs in FS2004. Each sound pack "MUST" be used within its intended FS version.
All B707 Sound Packs are available from the B707 section of the HJG "BOEING SOUNDS" downloads page.
RECOMMENDED FS AUDIO/SOUND SLIDER SETTINGS
These settings can vary in accordance with both audio hardware capabilities and personal preferences. For optimum audio playback quality the following FS2004 based OPTIONS/SETTINGS/SOUND sound slider settings are recommended for use with each of the HJG hosted B707 sound packs ....
"ENGINES" = 65%
"cockpit = 50%
"ENVIRONMENT" = 75%
"NAVIGATION" = 10%
"LESSONS" = as required
"ATC" = as required
Experiment with the above recommended settings first .... then adjust these settings in accordance with audio hardware capabilities and personal preferences.
"C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK/SOUND PACK ASSIGNMENTS"
- B707-320C TANKER - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- C-135A J57 - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- C-135B JT3D - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- CC-137 (B707-320C) - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- E-3C - use P&W JT3D-7 (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack
- E-3D - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- E-6B - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- E-8C - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- EC-18B - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- EC-135C - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- EC-137D - use P&W JT3D-3B (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype) - use B367-80 P&W JT3P (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production) - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- KC-135A - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- KC-135D/E - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- KC-135R (Prototype) - use CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack
- KC-135R - use CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack
- NKC-135A - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- NKC-135A WL - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- NKC-135E - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- RC-135 J57 - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- RC-135 JT3D - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- RC-135 CFM56 - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C) - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- TC-135 CFM56 - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- VC-137A - use P&W JT3C-6 Turbo-Jet sound pack
- VC-137B - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- VC-137C - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- YE-8B (B707-700) - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
PLEASE NOTE: Use each C-135 aircraft base pack version with the above recommended B707 sound pack version.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: All, or any combination of, these B707 sound packs can be installed within FS without the risk of any conflicts.
1.10: "SMOKE EFFECTS" (default FS2004 only procedures).
All HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base packs are compiled to use HJG supplied B707 smoke effects files.
All B707 smoke effects files are available from the "AIRCRAFT EFFECTS" downloads section on the HJG website.
All HJG supplied smoke effects must be installed inside the FS2004 "EFFECTS" folder .... in accordance with accompanying installation instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: When used with HJG supplied B707 panels (only) these smoke effects are "auto-generating" at high engine RPM.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: If using non-HJG supplied B707 Panels with these simulations then these smoke effects must be "manually toggled" ON/OFF using the standard FS keyboard "I" smoke command.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: The HJG E-3D, E-6B, KC-135R, RC-135 (CFM56), and TC-135 (CFM56) Simulations do not (intentionally) feature smoke effects. The CFM-56 turbo-fan engines which powered these particular aircraft versions are "virtually" smokeless.
1.11: "C-135 TEXTURE FILES" (default FS2004 only procedures).
HJG offer an extensive inventory of airline/operator liveries for each of its C-135 simulations. This selection is constantly growing with most HJG website updates. HJG´s selection of C-135 liveries/textures represent a wide range of these aircraft subjects spanning the 1950´s, 60's, 70´s, 80´s, 90´s era and up to relatively recent times.
Each HJG supplied C-135 texture folder must be installed inside the aircraft base pack folder for that particular C-135 aircraft subject. The FLTSIM.XX content of ADD TO AIRCRAFT files which accompany each texture file must be copied & pasted to the AIRCRAFT.CFG file contained within the aircraft base pack folder .... then .... the FLTSIM.XX data line for each texture subject edited edited to read "FLTSIM.0" for the very first texture addition only and these edits "saved" accordingly.
The FLTSIM.XX data for each subsequent Texture addition must then be edited to read in strict numerical order following the very first entry .... as per the following specimens ....
[fltsim.0]
[fltsim.1]
[fltsim.2] .... etc
All HJG supplied C-135 textures are aircraft type specific and must be used with the correct corresponding aircraft base pack models .... or display issues "WILL" result ....
Select ones texture/s of choice .... as this will then determine which particular aircraft base pack/s are required.
In order to determine precisely what textures are available for each of the various B707 aircraft base pack files provided by HJG .... refer to the following linked HJG B707 and B720 TEXTURE INVENTORIES ....
C-135 TEXTURE LIST
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/7339/series-military-class-texture-inventory
All C-135 texture files are available from the "C-135, E-3, E-6, E-6, KC-135, NKC-135, RC-135, TC-18, and VC-137 sections on the HJG download page.
1.12: "KNOWN ISSUES".
Some "VERY MINOR" issues are known to exist among the HJG hosted C-135 Simulations .... HOWEVER .... the end user is not, in any way, disadvantaged by any of these. The minor issues which are known to exist among these C-135 Simulations are as follows ....
- The interior flight deck views suite incorporated into each B707 panel version do not display in FSX.
- On the ground, and "at extremely low weights, some of these models will tend to demonstrate "a slightly nose down static pitch/canter". The CFG defined CP data for each has been adjusted "as much as we dare" .... and has corrected this somewhat (almost to the point of this not being any issue at all at MGW), but, this particular issue appears to be a limitation imposed by these older 3D models. Be advised also that any apparently excessive nose canter, whilst on the ground and at extremely low weight, may be countered somewhat by fuel and payload redistribution.
- It has been reported that the upper and lower fuselage red Beacon/Anti-Collision Lights on most (not all) HJG supplied C-135 SERIES simulations are not functioning. There "is" a very simple edit/fix to resolve this .... as which is follows ....
Open the AIRCRAFT.CFG file for each HJG supplied C-135 SERIES simulation. Scroll down to the "LIGHTING" section within each CFG file. Identify and focus on both the "LIGHT.0" and "LIGHT.01" data lines only. By default the suffix for each of these 2 Beacon Light entries will read =2 as follows ....
light.0=2,
light.1=2,
Edit the suffix for both of these 2 Beacon Light entries (only) to read =1 as follows ....
light.0=1,
light.1=1,
Do not edit any other data associated with the LIGHTING section for the HJG C-135 SERIES simulations.
PLEASE NOTE: The following HJG supplied C-135 SERIES simulations "DO NOT" require the above recommended edit .... the LIGHTING data for these subjects "IS" correct as supplied ....
E-3C
E-3D
E-6B
EC-137D
- The September 12th 2024 released KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype), KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production), and KC-135R (Prototype) simulations are "BETA RELEASE" files only. Be advised the Main Gear wheels on these three 3D Models (only) currently do not rotate (the Nose Gear wheels on these same 3D Models rotate fine though). We will address this as soon as possible. Be advised also .... this extremely minor issue "DOES NOT" impact the ground maneuverability or inflight performance of either of these simulations in any way shape or form and their other animations are entirely unaffected. Each of these simulations otherwise perform "PERFECTLY" in FS.
"PLEASE" .... do not contact us in regard to the above-mentioned issues. HJG may, in time, be able to rectify these issues, but, for now everything "is what it "IS". Once again .... each of these particular issues is "EXTREMELY MINOR" and "WILL NOT" impair one's enjoyment of any of these otherwise fine simulations.
1.13: A FEW FINAL WORDS.
It is important to appreciate the HJG supplied C-135 simulations represent some fairly complex FS engineering.
Each file has been individually checked for its functionality prior to uploading.
Each file was noted to perform "FINE" .... or it simply would not be uploaded here.
Despite this and HJG's endeavours to provide the best possible classic/historic jetliner "FREEWARE", it is not inconceivable that some oversights might have occurred, or, that difficulties might be encountered by some .... perhaps due only to the extensive variability among PC systems today rather than end user or product faults.
HJG will try and assist troubleshooting any reported issues that arise, but "kindly understand" that whatever occurs on one PC system "may not be universally experienced".
Any issues arising in regard to these B707 simulations should be addressed on the "BOEING AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" page of the HJG forum.
Mark C
AKL/NZ
UPDATED: September 12th 2024.
"HJG C-135 PROJECT INFORMATION".
We are grateful to Gary CARLSON for modeling the C-135 family of aircraft currently offered by HJG.
We are also grateful to George CARTY for our current line of B707 panels .... which support this C-135 project
We are also grateful to Benoit PLAMONDON our current line of B707 sound packs .... which support this C-135 project
Other folk whom must also be acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to this B707 project are ....
- Mark CRANSTON
- Erik INGRAM
- Jordan KLAUS
- Mike MONCE
"THANK YOU" everyone
1.00: "INTRODUCTION".
It is important to appreciate there is no such thing as a standard C-135 aircraft. Military C-135 aircraft differ in terms of their size, engine type and thrust ratings, certified weights, other post production technical modifications and their service role descriptions too. Most previously released C-135 simulations focus on just a few engine and weight specific configurations of C-135 aircraft. The virtual military C-135 flight line offered by HJG represents each of the most common production versions along with some lesser known modifications applied to this family of aircraft.
PLEASE NOTE: HJG C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACKS, PANELS, SOUNDS, AND SMOKE EFFECTS, ARE FS2004 COMPATIBLE .... AND ALSO FSX PORTABLE TOO.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: ALL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES DRAFTED WITHIN THIS DOCUMENTATION ARE FS2004 SPECIFIC. FSX USERS SHOULD REFER TO THE "FSX SPECIFIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" WHICH ACCOMPANY EACH FILE.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: THE B707 PANELS AND SOUNDS OFFERED BY HJG (for C-135 application also) MAY NOT WORK AS INTENDED IF USED WITH NON-HJG SUPPLIED C-135 SIMULATIONS.
1.01: "HJG C-135 PROJECT DESCRIPTION".
The HJG project is composed of each of the following essential elements ....
- Aircraft base pack files (including FDE and 3D models)
- Aircraft panels and panel gauges/core files
- Aircraft textures
- Smoke effects
- Sound packs
1.02: "C-135 SERIES AIRCRAFT VERSIONS".
The HJG C-135 project is composed of each of the following major aircraft versions ....
- B707-320C TANKER
- C-135A J57
- C-135B JT3D
- CC-137 (B707-320C)
- E-3C
- E-3D
- E-6B
- E-8C
- EC-18B
- EC-135C
- EC-137D
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype)
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production)
- KC-135A
- KC-135D/E
- KC-135R (Prototype)
- KC-135R
- NKC-135A
- NKC-135A WL
- NKC-135E
- RC-135 J57
- RC-135 JT3D
- RC-135 CFM56
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C)
- TC-135 CFM56
- VC-137A
- VC-137B
- VC-137C
- YE-8B (B707-700)
PLEASE NOTE: The above "C-135A J57, C-135B JT3D, RC-135 J57, RC-135 JT3D, RC-135 CFM56, and TC-135 CFM56" references are not standard BOEING aircraft type nomenclature and are used for reasons of "convenience only" in order to differentiate these aircraft configurations from other members of our virtual C-135 flight line, but, are otherwise authentic descriptions in accordance with technical specifications of these aircraft.
1.03: "C-135 PROJECT ENGINE TYPE & THRUST, WEIGHT, & CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTIONS".
The HJG BC-135 project is composed of each of the following major engine type and thrust, weight, and aircraft type configurations ....
- B707-320C TANKER - 4X P&W JT3D-7 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- C-135A - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS.
- C-135B - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 300,500 LBS.
- CC-137 (B707-320C) - 4X P&W JT3D-7 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- E-3C - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 thrust thrust - MGW 347,000 LBS.
- E-3D - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 24.000 LBS thrust - MGW 347,000 LBS.
- E-6B - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 24.000 LBS thrust - MGW 342,000 LBS.
- E-8C - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18.000 LBS thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- EC-18B - 4X P&W JT3D-7 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- EC-135C - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 thrust thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- EC-137D - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 thrust thrust - MGW 347,000 LBS.
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype) - 4X P&W J57P-59W turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 261,812 LBS.
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production) - 4X P&W J57P-59W turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS (typical)/316,000 LBS (overload).
- KC-135A - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS (typical)/316,000 LBS (overload).
- KC-135D/E - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- KC-135R (Prototype) - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 322,000 LBS.
- KC-135R - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 322,000 LBS.
- NKC-135A - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 270,000 LBS.
- NKC-135A WL - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 270,000 LBS.
- NKC-135E - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet engines e/a rated at 17,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 285,000 LBS.
- RC-135 J57 - 4X P&W J57 turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 297,000 LBS.
- RC-135 JT3D - 4X P&W TF33 fan-jet e/a rated at 17,000 LBS thrust thrust - MGW 300,500 LBS.
- RC-135 CFM56 - 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C) - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 19,000 thrust thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
- TC-135 - 4X CFM56 - CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 316,000 LBS.
- VC-137A - 4X P&W JT3C turbo-jet engines e/a rated at 13,750 LBS thrust (water/methanol injection)/11,200 LBS (dry) - MGW 257,000 LBS.
- VC-137B - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 17,000 thrust thrust - MGW 258,000 LBS.
- VC-137C - 4X P&W JT3D fan-jet engines e/a rated at 18,000 thrust thrust - MGW 331,000 LBS.
- YE-8B (B707-700) 4X CFM-56 turbo-fan engines e/a rated at 22.000 LBS thrust - MGW 335,000 LBS.
PLEASE NOTE: The different aircraft weight and engine thrust configurations each result in performance variations.
1.04: "C-135 AIRCRAFT PANELS & FEATURES".
The HJG C-135 project is composed of each of the following major aircraft panel versions ....
B367-80 panel
features late 1950's type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 engine gauges; Water/Methanol injection system with engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3P turbo-jet performance parameters; No engine Thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; No Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-120 panel
Features 1959 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Water/Methanol injection with engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3C-6 turbo-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-120B panel
Features 1959 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-1 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-120B 1965 panel
Features 1965 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-1 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; INS; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-320B ADV/C panel
Features 1965 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; INS; Triple Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
Features 1970 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations; INS; Triple Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-323BC panel (AA configuration)
Features 1965 type instrumentation with EPR/N1/and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; INS; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-323C 1970 panel (AA configuration)
Features 1970 type instrumentation with N1 nd N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations; INS; Twin Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
B707-700 panel (for B707 & CFM powered C-135 use)
Features 1970 type instrumentation with advanced N1 and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations; INS; No Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
E3-D CFM56 panel (for CFM powered C-135 use)
Features 1970 type instrumentation with advanced N1 and N2 gauges; Engine instrumentation calibrated to JT3D-3B/-D7 fan-jet performance parameters; Engine thrust Reverser lamps on main panel; Modified main and overhead panel presentations (different from B707-700 panel); INS; No Turbo-Compressor system on F/E panel.
All HJG supplied B707 panels feature both CAPT and FO main panel views .... with separate AP, CP (with WX radar, or, WX Radar and INS .... depending on panel period version), OH, and FE sub panel views.
All HJG supplied B707 panels are composed of engine startup cockpit/ground dialogue and supporting technical audio ambiance.
PLEASE NOTE: All HJG supplied C-135 simulations use HJG B707 Panels and their supporting panel gauges/core files package.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: Some of these panels may look similar, but, each differ in respect of its configuration and/or period instrument standard and layout.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: Each aircraft type panel must be used with the correct corresponding/recommended C-135 aircraft base pack version or performance issues "WILL" result. SEE SECTION 1.08 (below) for the correct aircraft base pack/panel assignments.
1.05: "C-135 MODEL REPRESENTATION".
HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base packs are composed of each of the following 3D aircraft models ....
B707-320C TANKER
MODEL.B707-338C RAAF TANKER
C-135A J57
MODEL
MODEL.C135A
C-135B JT3D
MODEL.C135C
MODEL.C135N
MODEL.VC135E
CC-137 (B707-320C)
MODEL
E-3C
MODEL.E3C
MODEL.NATO
E-3D
MODEL
E-6B
MODEL.E6B
E-8C
MODEL
EC-18B
MODEL.EC-18B
EC-135C
MODEL
MODELC135E
MODEL.EC135H
MODEL.EC135Hv2
MODEL.EC135J
MODEL.EC135K
EC-137D
MODEL.EC137D
KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype)
MODEL.KC-135A Ship One 1956 NCD
MODEL.KC-135A Ship One 1956 CD
KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production)
MODEL.KC-135A Early
KC-135A
MODEL.01
MODEL.NASA 01
MODEL.NASA 02
KC-135D
MODEL
KC-135E
MODEL
KC-135R (Prototype)
MODEL.KC-135R PROTOTYPE
KC-135R
MODEL
MODEL.ARR
MODEL.MPRS
NKC-135A
MODEL.ALL
NKC-135A WL
MODEL.WINGLETS
NKC-135E
MODEL
MODEL.1
RC-135 J57
MODEL.RC135S J57 01
MODEL.RC135S J57 02
MODEL.RC135S J57 03
RC-135 JT3D
MODEL.RC135E
MODEL.RC135S JT3D
MODEL.RC135U JT3D
MODEL.RC135W JT3D
RC-135 CFM56
MODEL.RC135S CFM
MODEL.RC135U CFM
MODEL.RC135W CFM
TC-18
MODEL
MODEL.2
MODEL.320BADV
MODEL.323C
MODEL.HK3
(NOT CURRENTLY ASSIGNED)
TC-135 CFM56
MODEL
MODEL.C135S
MODEL.C135W
VC-137A
MODEL
VC-137B
MODEL
VC-137C
MODEL
YE-8B (B707-700)
MODEL
"C-135 MODEL ANIMATIONS"
HJG supplied C-135 models feature the following 3D model animations ....
- Animated Door 1L exits or forward lower fuselage access hatches .... keyboard commands SHIFT+E opens/closes Door 1L/access hatch.
- Animated flaps, ailerons, rudder, landing gear, and engine thrust reversers .... standard FS keyboard commands.
PLEASE NOTE: HJG supplied B367-80 (P&W JT3P), C-135A (P&W J57), E-3C (P&W JT3D-7), EC-137D/E (P&W JT3D-3B), KC-135A (P&W J57), KC-135R (CFM-56), NKC-135A/WL (P&W J57), RC-135 (P&W J57) simulations are (intentionally) not equipped with engine thrust reversers .... as per their real world counterparts.
HJG supplied ARR version C-135B (VC-135E), EC-135C/H/J, KC-135A/D/E/R, NKC-135E, and RC-135S models feature animated rear fuselage refueling booms. PLEASE NOTE: TAIL HOOK keyboard commands extend/retract the rear fuselage refueling boom.
PLEASE NOTE: The TAIL HOOK keyboard commands must be "manually assigned" within the FS2004 OPTIONS/CONTROLS/ASSIGNMENTS menu.
HJG supplied MPRS version KC-135R models feature both animated rear fuselage refueling booms and under-wing refueling probes. PLEASE NOTE: TAIL HOOK keyboard commands extend/retract the rear fuselage refueling boom .... and SHIFT+F6/SHIFT+F5 keyboard commands extend/retract the under-wing refueling probes respectively.
HJG supplied E-3D models feature forward upper fuselage refueling probes .... SHIFT+W keyboard commands extend/retract the upper forward fuselage refueling probe.
HJG supplied E-3C, E-3D, and EC-137D models each feature a rotating radome .... these are activated by the HJG B707 panel BEACON and STROBE lighting switches.
HJG supplied CC-137, KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype/"MODEL.CD"), KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production), and KC-135R (Prototype), TC-18 ("MODEL" and "MODEL.323C"), and YE-8B models (only) each feature animated port side forward fuselage main deck cargo doors ....
PLEASE NOTE: These animations work using the FS2004 (version) "EXTEND CONCORDE VISOR FULLY" and "RETRACT CONCORDE VISOR FULLY" keyboard commands .... SHIFT+F7 and SHIFT+F6 opens/closes the forward fuselage main deck cargo door.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The CONCORDE VISOR keyboard commands must be manually activated within the FS2004 OPTIONS/CONTROLS/ASSIGNMENTS menu.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: The FS2004 based CONCORDE VISOR keyboard commands "CANNOT" function in FSX (FSX uses a different combination of CONCORDE VISOR commands and which "are not compatible with these B707 models) .... this is the only 3D model animation incompatibility associated with these C-135 simulations in FSX.
HJG supplied KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype/"MODEL.NCD" and "MODEL.CD"), KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production), and KC-135R (Prototype) models only each feature animated ventral/lower rear fuselage Tail Stands ....
PLEASE NOTE: These animations (also) work in conjunction with the Door 1L/Access hatch open/close keyboard commands .... SHIFT+E.
1.06: "GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION".
Installation of all HJG supplied C-135 files is a very easy step-by-step process but should be completed strictly in accordance with the recommended installation procedures which accompany each file download or difficulties may result.
EACH C-135 PANEL MUST BE USED WITH THE CORRECT AIRCRAFT BASE PACK VERSION OR PROBLEMS "WILL" RESULT.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT BASE PACK/PANEL/SOUND PACK ASSIGNMENTS BE STUDIED AND UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO INSTALLING OF ANY OF THESE FILES. DOING SO WILL AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS/PROBLEMS AND BE PROMOTING OF GREATER OVERALL ENJOYMENT USING THESE SIMULATIONS.
1.07: "C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK INSTALLATION" (default FS2004 only procedures).
Each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack must be installed inside the FS2004 "AIRCRAFT" folder.
Each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack is composed the following essential elements ....
- MODEL/s (folder/s)
- PANEL (folder .... aliased to default MSFS B737-400 Panel)
- SOUND (folder .... aliased to default MSFS B737-400 Sound)
- AIRCRAFT.CFG (file .... separate FS2004 and FSX versions)
- AIR.FILE (file)
- B707 KB CHECK & REF (HTML documents .... 2X separate files)
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (document)
- HJG EULA (document)
All C-135 aircraft base packs are available from the "C-135, E-3, E-6, E-8, EC-135, EC-137, KC-135, NKC-135, RC-135, TC-18, and VC-137 sections on the HJG downloads page.
PLEASE NOTE: Sub versions of most C-135 aircraft types are represented within separate aircraft type sections of downloads pages for the principle aircraft types. C-135A J57 and JT3D are each located on the "C-135" downloads page; E-3C and E-3D are each located on the "E3" downloads page; EC-135B/KC-135B, EC-135E/H/J/K/ and -P are each located on the "EC-135" downloads page; KC-135A/D/E/and -R are each located on the "KC-135" downloads page; NKC-135A and -E are each located on the "NKC-135" downloads page; And both RC-135 (J57/JT3D/and CFM-56) and TC-135 (CFM-56) are each located on the "RC-135" downloads page.
All, or any combination of, HJG supplied C-135 Aircraft Base Packs can be installed within FS without the risk of any conflicts.
PLEASE NOTE: Separate FS2004 and FSX specific PANEL.CFG FILES are contained within each HJG supplied B707 Panel .... the FSX version PANEL.CFG must be manually activated.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: Separate FS2004 and FSX specific AIRCRAFT.CFG FILES are contained within each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack (with the exception of the E-3D, E-6B, RC-135 CFM56, and TC-135 CFM56 which "DO NOT" require a separate FSX specific AIRCRAFT.CFG file for reason of their intentionally lacking Smoke Effects) .... the FSX version AIRCRAFT.CFG must be manually activated.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: The AIR.FILE data provided within each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack file is dual FS2004 and FSX compatible.
1.08: "C-135 PANEL INSTALLATION" (default FS2004 only procedures).
PLEASE NOTE: All HJG supplied C-135 simulations use HJG the supplied B707 panel gauges/core Files package.
Each HJG supplied B707 Panel file should be installed inside the FS2004 "FSFSCONV" folder.
The FSFSCONV folder is located inside the FS2004 "AIRCRAFT" folder. This recommended installation procedure has been a standard HJG practice over many years past and results in more sensible (we believe) Panel/Aircraft Base Pack aliasing.
The PANEL.CFG file contained inside the default Panel folder supplied with each HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base pack file must be aliased to the FSFSCONV folder and the appropriate B707 aircraft type panel .... as per either of the following specimens ....
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b367-80
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-120.1959
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-120b
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-120b.1965
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-320badvc.1965
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-320badvc.1970
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-323c
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-323c.1970
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b707-700
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.E3-CFM56
It is recommended the above panel ALIAS= data be "copied & pasted" directly to the default PANEL.CFG file for the corresponding aircraft type version in order to avoid potential for typographical errors that will result in these panels not displaying with the selected/installed simulation.
The entire contents (only) of the B707 panel gauges/core files "GAUGES" container (3X individual files only) must be installed inside the FS2004 "GAUGES" folder.
The entire contents (only) of the B707 panel gauges/core files "SOUND" container (46 X individual WAV samples) must be installed inside the FS2004 "SOUND" folder (this is the "SOUND" folder inside the "FLIGHT SIMULATOR 9" folder directory and not the default Sound folder inside each aircraft base pack file).
Failure to perform either of the above steps correctly "WILL" result in these B707 panels either not displaying, displaying with missing instruments/gauges, or otherwise not working correctly.
All B707 Panels are available from the B707 panels section of the HJG "BOEING PANELS" downloads page.
"C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK/PANEL ASSIGNMENTS"
- B707-320C TANKER - use either B707-320B ADV/C 1965 or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- C-135A (J57) - use B367-80 panel
- C-135B (JT3D) - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- CC-137 (B707-320C) - use either B707-320B ADV/C 1965 or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- E-3C - use either B707-320B ADV/C or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- E-3D/E - use E3D CFM-56 panel
- E-6B - use B707-700 panel
- E-8C - use either B707-320B ADV/C or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- EC-18B - use either B707-320B ADV/C 1965 or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- EC-135C - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- EC-137D - use either B707-320B ADV/C or B707-320B ADV/C 1970 panel
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype) - use B367-80 panel
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production) - use B367-80 panel
- KC-135A - use B367-80 panel
- KC-135D/E - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- KC-135R (Prototype) - use B707-700 panel
- KC-135R - use B707-700 panel
- NKC-135A - use B367-80 panel
- NKC-135A WL - use B367-80 panel
- NKC-135E - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- RC-135 (J57) -use B367-80 panel
- RC-135 (JT3D) - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- RC-135 (CFM-56) - use B707-700 panel
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C) - use either B707-323B ADV/C (AA configuration) or B707-323B ADV/C 1970 (AA configuration) panel
- TC-135 (CFM-56) - use B707-700 panel
- VC-137A - use B707-120 panel
- VC-137B - use either B707-120B or B707-120B 1965 panel
- VC-137C - B707-323B ADV/C (AA configuration) or B707-323B ADV/C 1970 (AA configuration) panel
- YE-8B (B707-700) - use B707-700 panel
Use each C-135 aircraft base pack file with the above recommended B707 aircraft type panels version or difficulties may result.
All, or any combination of, these B707 panels can be installed within FS without the risk of any conflicts whatsoever.
ALL HJG supplied B707 panels are equipped with a functional WX Radar unit .... and which is located on the CP sub panel of each panel version.
PLEASE NOTE: A registered (fully licensed) or non-registered (free license only) version of FSUIPC is required in order for the WX Radar feature of these panels to function .... otherwise and "INOP" placard will be displayed on the WX Radar screen.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The FSUIPC module is FS version specific (separate files for FS2004 and FSX). Take care to select, download, and install either an FS2004 or FSX specific version of FSUIPC in accordance with ones FS version of choice. Follow Pete DOWSON's installation instructions with precision.
The latest FSUIPC versions for FS2004 or FSX may be downloaded from ....
www.schiratti.com/dowson.html
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: HJG does not provide technical support for FSUIPC .
HJG supplied B707-120B 1965, B707-320B ADV/C 1965, B707-320B/C ADV 1965, B707-323B/C, B707-323B/C 1970, B707-700, and EC-D CFM-56 panels are equipped with WX Radar unit and a functional INS unit .... both of which are located on the CP sub panel of each panel version.
All HJG supplied B707 panels feature a suite of high-quality interior flight deck views .... in addition to a selection of sub-panel views which are activated/deactivated using panel located tabs/hot points or the following SHIFT (+ number) keyboard commands ....
- SHIFT + 2 = deactivate/activate CAPT main panel and Intro Screen from view.
- SHIFT + 3 = activate/deactivate FO main panel and Intro Screen from view.
- SHIFT + 4 = activate/deactivate parked Windshield Wipers from view.
- SHIFT + 5 = activate/deactivate AP sub panel from view
- SHIFT + 6 = V-REF data from view.
PLEASE NOTE: To transition from CAPT main panel to FO main panel .... select F2 keyboard command (first) in order to cancel CAPT view and display Intro-Screen, then, select F3 keyboard command in order to display FO main panel view. To transition from FO main panel to CAPT main panel .... select F3 keyboard command (first) in order to cancel FO view and display Intro-Screen, then, select F2 keyboard command in order to display CAPT main panel view. Alternatively .... use the panel/sub located panel/sub-panel section icons in order to most easily transition between both FO and CAPT main panel views .... or .... from CAPT/FO main panel views and AP, CP, FE, and OH sub panels.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: The interior flight deck views supplied with each B707 panel (Forward Left, Left, Left Rear, Rear, and both Forward Right and Right interior combing views only)" cannot" work in FSX. All other sub panel (OH, FE, CP, AP, and WX sub panels) views are fully functional though in both FS2004 and FSX and should be selected using the sub panel selection icons located on both the CAPT and FO Main Panels and/or on each of the principle sub panel (OH, FE, and CP) views.
1.09: "C-135 SOUND PACKS INSTALLATION" (default FS2004 only procedures).
PLEASE NOTE: All HJG supplied C-135 simulations use HJG supplied B707 sound packs.
All HJG supplied B707 sound packs must be installed inside the recommended aircraft base pack folder in order to ensure optimum audio playback quality. These sound packs are compiled in accordance with FDE data. These sound packs are intended to replace the default Sound folders (aliased to the MSFS B737 sounds) supplied with each C-135 aircraft base pack file.
9X engine type specific sound pack versions are offered for use with all HJG supplied C-135 simulations as follows ....
FS2004 SOUND PACKS
- P&W JT3P (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3C-6 Turbo-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-3B (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- P&W JT3D-7 (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FS9
- CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack FS9
- CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack FS9
FSX SOUND PACKS
- P&W JT3P (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3C-6 Turbo-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-3B (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- P&W JT3D-7 (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack FSX
- CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack FSX
- CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack FSX
PLEASE NOTE: Each of the above sound packs are compiled as separate "FS2004" and "FSX" specific audio versions. "DO NOT" use FS2004 sound packs in FSX .... and .... and .... "DO NOT" use FSX sound packs in FS2004. Each sound pack "MUST" be used within its intended FS version.
All B707 Sound Packs are available from the B707 section of the HJG "BOEING SOUNDS" downloads page.
RECOMMENDED FS AUDIO/SOUND SLIDER SETTINGS
These settings can vary in accordance with both audio hardware capabilities and personal preferences. For optimum audio playback quality the following FS2004 based OPTIONS/SETTINGS/SOUND sound slider settings are recommended for use with each of the HJG hosted B707 sound packs ....
"ENGINES" = 65%
"cockpit = 50%
"ENVIRONMENT" = 75%
"NAVIGATION" = 10%
"LESSONS" = as required
"ATC" = as required
Experiment with the above recommended settings first .... then adjust these settings in accordance with audio hardware capabilities and personal preferences.
"C-135 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK/SOUND PACK ASSIGNMENTS"
- B707-320C TANKER - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- C-135A J57 - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- C-135B JT3D - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- CC-137 (B707-320C) - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- E-3C - use P&W JT3D-7 (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack
- E-3D - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- E-6B - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- E-8C - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- EC-18B - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- EC-135C - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- EC-137D - use P&W JT3D-3B (no reverse) Fan-Jet sound pack
- KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype) - use B367-80 P&W JT3P (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production) - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- KC-135A - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- KC-135D/E - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- KC-135R (Prototype) - use CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack
- KC-135R - use CFM-56 (no reverse) Turbo-Fan sound pack
- NKC-135A - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- NKC-135A WL - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- NKC-135E - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- RC-135 J57 - use P&W JT3C-6 (no reverse) Turbo-Jet sound pack
- RC-135 JT3D - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- RC-135 CFM56 - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- TC-18 (B707-320B/C) - use P&W JT3D-7 Fan-Jet sound pack
- TC-135 CFM56 - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
- VC-137A - use P&W JT3C-6 Turbo-Jet sound pack
- VC-137B - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- VC-137C - use P&W JT3D-3B Fan-Jet sound pack
- YE-8B (B707-700) - use CFM-56 Turbo-Fan sound pack
PLEASE NOTE: Use each C-135 aircraft base pack version with the above recommended B707 sound pack version.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: All, or any combination of, these B707 sound packs can be installed within FS without the risk of any conflicts.
1.10: "SMOKE EFFECTS" (default FS2004 only procedures).
All HJG supplied C-135 aircraft base packs are compiled to use HJG supplied B707 smoke effects files.
All B707 smoke effects files are available from the "AIRCRAFT EFFECTS" downloads section on the HJG website.
All HJG supplied smoke effects must be installed inside the FS2004 "EFFECTS" folder .... in accordance with accompanying installation instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: When used with HJG supplied B707 panels (only) these smoke effects are "auto-generating" at high engine RPM.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO: If using non-HJG supplied B707 Panels with these simulations then these smoke effects must be "manually toggled" ON/OFF using the standard FS keyboard "I" smoke command.
PLEASE NOTE ADDITIONALLY: The HJG E-3D, E-6B, KC-135R, RC-135 (CFM56), and TC-135 (CFM56) Simulations do not (intentionally) feature smoke effects. The CFM-56 turbo-fan engines which powered these particular aircraft versions are "virtually" smokeless.
1.11: "C-135 TEXTURE FILES" (default FS2004 only procedures).
HJG offer an extensive inventory of airline/operator liveries for each of its C-135 simulations. This selection is constantly growing with most HJG website updates. HJG´s selection of C-135 liveries/textures represent a wide range of these aircraft subjects spanning the 1950´s, 60's, 70´s, 80´s, 90´s era and up to relatively recent times.
Each HJG supplied C-135 texture folder must be installed inside the aircraft base pack folder for that particular C-135 aircraft subject. The FLTSIM.XX content of ADD TO AIRCRAFT files which accompany each texture file must be copied & pasted to the AIRCRAFT.CFG file contained within the aircraft base pack folder .... then .... the FLTSIM.XX data line for each texture subject edited edited to read "FLTSIM.0" for the very first texture addition only and these edits "saved" accordingly.
The FLTSIM.XX data for each subsequent Texture addition must then be edited to read in strict numerical order following the very first entry .... as per the following specimens ....
[fltsim.0]
[fltsim.1]
[fltsim.2] .... etc
All HJG supplied C-135 textures are aircraft type specific and must be used with the correct corresponding aircraft base pack models .... or display issues "WILL" result ....
Select ones texture/s of choice .... as this will then determine which particular aircraft base pack/s are required.
In order to determine precisely what textures are available for each of the various B707 aircraft base pack files provided by HJG .... refer to the following linked HJG B707 and B720 TEXTURE INVENTORIES ....
C-135 TEXTURE LIST
tonymadgehjg.proboards.com/thread/7339/series-military-class-texture-inventory
All C-135 texture files are available from the "C-135, E-3, E-6, E-6, KC-135, NKC-135, RC-135, TC-18, and VC-137 sections on the HJG download page.
1.12: "KNOWN ISSUES".
Some "VERY MINOR" issues are known to exist among the HJG hosted C-135 Simulations .... HOWEVER .... the end user is not, in any way, disadvantaged by any of these. The minor issues which are known to exist among these C-135 Simulations are as follows ....
- The interior flight deck views suite incorporated into each B707 panel version do not display in FSX.
- On the ground, and "at extremely low weights, some of these models will tend to demonstrate "a slightly nose down static pitch/canter". The CFG defined CP data for each has been adjusted "as much as we dare" .... and has corrected this somewhat (almost to the point of this not being any issue at all at MGW), but, this particular issue appears to be a limitation imposed by these older 3D models. Be advised also that any apparently excessive nose canter, whilst on the ground and at extremely low weight, may be countered somewhat by fuel and payload redistribution.
- It has been reported that the upper and lower fuselage red Beacon/Anti-Collision Lights on most (not all) HJG supplied C-135 SERIES simulations are not functioning. There "is" a very simple edit/fix to resolve this .... as which is follows ....
Open the AIRCRAFT.CFG file for each HJG supplied C-135 SERIES simulation. Scroll down to the "LIGHTING" section within each CFG file. Identify and focus on both the "LIGHT.0" and "LIGHT.01" data lines only. By default the suffix for each of these 2 Beacon Light entries will read =2 as follows ....
light.0=2,
light.1=2,
Edit the suffix for both of these 2 Beacon Light entries (only) to read =1 as follows ....
light.0=1,
light.1=1,
Do not edit any other data associated with the LIGHTING section for the HJG C-135 SERIES simulations.
PLEASE NOTE: The following HJG supplied C-135 SERIES simulations "DO NOT" require the above recommended edit .... the LIGHTING data for these subjects "IS" correct as supplied ....
E-3C
E-3D
E-6B
EC-137D
- The September 12th 2024 released KC-135A SHIP ONE 1956 (Short Tail Prototype), KC-135A (Short Tail Early Production), and KC-135R (Prototype) simulations are "BETA RELEASE" files only. Be advised the Main Gear wheels on these three 3D Models (only) currently do not rotate (the Nose Gear wheels on these same 3D Models rotate fine though). We will address this as soon as possible. Be advised also .... this extremely minor issue "DOES NOT" impact the ground maneuverability or inflight performance of either of these simulations in any way shape or form and their other animations are entirely unaffected. Each of these simulations otherwise perform "PERFECTLY" in FS.
"PLEASE" .... do not contact us in regard to the above-mentioned issues. HJG may, in time, be able to rectify these issues, but, for now everything "is what it "IS". Once again .... each of these particular issues is "EXTREMELY MINOR" and "WILL NOT" impair one's enjoyment of any of these otherwise fine simulations.
1.13: A FEW FINAL WORDS.
It is important to appreciate the HJG supplied C-135 simulations represent some fairly complex FS engineering.
Each file has been individually checked for its functionality prior to uploading.
Each file was noted to perform "FINE" .... or it simply would not be uploaded here.
Despite this and HJG's endeavours to provide the best possible classic/historic jetliner "FREEWARE", it is not inconceivable that some oversights might have occurred, or, that difficulties might be encountered by some .... perhaps due only to the extensive variability among PC systems today rather than end user or product faults.
HJG will try and assist troubleshooting any reported issues that arise, but "kindly understand" that whatever occurs on one PC system "may not be universally experienced".
Any issues arising in regard to these B707 simulations should be addressed on the "BOEING AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" page of the HJG forum.
Mark C
AKL/NZ