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Hi there, I set up a mission with a SU-33 and the Russian Carrier, but I can't seem to land on it. It doesn't matter how slow I'm approaching, the jet seems to 'clip' through the model and I end up exploding into a million pieces. When I say 'clip', I mean that the landing gear doesn't stop when it comes in contact with the carrier. The SU-33 goes through the landing deck and I crash. What am I missing here?

I thought the different seasons was included in the FC1.1 patch though?

Hi there, I recently installed lockon flaming cliffs 1.1 and the 1.12a patch, but the only season that works in Spring. Even when I manually create a mission and set the winter season, it always defaults to spring. I recently formatted my computer so I know that there are no mods conflicting with the game. Anyone know why this is happening?

lol "Get in da choppa!!!"

What a bazar problem. I re-installed and everything. For the record I'm running FC 1.12a

You mean, you had no news of it. Just because the US navy didn't email you the latest in their carrier operations, doesn't mean they weren't aware of it. The United States is not going to spark an international crisis just because of a stupid Iranian drone. US carrier groups have been allowing overhead flybys for ages and I guarantee that the drone was picked up on radar and tracked thoroughly. Also, what makes you think the F-14 is the only capable fighter of engaging a defenseless spy drone? The loss of the Tomcat has drawbacks, but this is definitely not one of them.

Hi there, Whenver I assisgn a night or early morning mission, my pilot helmet texture is missing. Here's a screenshot of what I mean... http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Untitled-1.add.jpg&album=0&fullsize=1 I'm just left with a white blank texture. Anyone else have/had this problem?

Thanks, I'll experiment with it tonight...

Hi there, What files are you editing to change the color properties of the burners? Also, does anyone know if it's possible to change the actual texture of the burner?

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knew how to have multiple planes taxi for the runway. The effect can be seen in this video: I created an air group that consisted of me and 2 other wingmen. When I start the mission, the AI don't appear until I after I take off and have cleared the runway. They then just 'appear' on the runway...how do I allow them to take off with me?

That's strange. Are there any workarounds?

Hi there, I created a mission where a pair of F-117's were to strike a sam site. I setup their waypoints, assigned the payloads, but they won't follow the designated waypoints. Instead, they just go right for the target at 1000ft without listening to the alititude presets. The AI also doesn't follow the first waypoint. Right after take off, it just turns around even though waypoint 1 is way down the map. The AI plane also constantly banks up and down. Any idea why?

Thanks Teka.

Oh man, I'm the worlds biggest tool. Is there a program that will export multiple bmps/tgas from the cdds files instead of extracting each one manually? Also, is there a way to maintain the original names without renaming them in windows expolorer? Thanks

I'm attempting to replace the Autumn Textures in the LandTexturesAutBMP.cdd but I can't get it to work after I modify the files. These are the steps I'm taking. a) Extract all 294 of the original bmps from the bazar/terrain/surface/high folder using modman cdds browser. Saved them as bmps. b) Edit the textures in photoshop. Save as 24 bit bmp with same name. c) Build new cdds called LandTexturesAutBMP.cdds d) Create addon using modman. Make install directory bazar/terrain/surface/high. When I load lockon, it refuses to display them. Instead, it defaults to summer textures even though its set to Autumn. The TGA cities are still autumn though. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

Updated...:thumbup: Don't get me wrong...the F16 Block 50 is insanely capable. I wouldn't even dream of doubting the vipers ability - she's a monster. I'm just saying that there is a steep price to pay for current technology...as seen in Israel's F15I.

The JSF will be the backbone for airforces that are willing to pay for the technology. Next generation military hardware is expensive to develop and in return makes it expensive to purchase. The F-16A/B that Portugal uses cost roughly 14.6 million dollars back in 1998 - it's also pretty out of date compared to other modern fighters and other block versions of the F16. Take Israel for example. There F16I variant cost 70 million per unit. Same jet...upgraded technology. There's no way around it. If you want high tech controls and weapon delivery, you have to pay for it.

Right you are. The F-15E Strike Eagle is one bad mofo. I would even go as far as saying it's arguably one of the most effective fighter aircraft in service.

Well, where would that be evident in your post? All you said was 'and we don't even have an F-15E yet.' after posting an article that has nothing to do with lock on. Also, I wasn't the only one on this thread that didn't know you were talking about the game. Sorry for assuming.

I was wondering if Lock-on allows higher resolution textures in the cockpit. I know that you can force 2048x2048 for the exterior skins, but I'm not sure about the gauge textures. Has anyone tried this yet?

Thanks guys, appreciate it.

Nothing is wrong with the numbers. New technology cost money. If you think 60 million is too much, you would probably faint if you saw the F-22A pricetag - a cool $200 million per aircraft. Not to mention the B2 which sits at 2.2 billion. Yes we...well you...do (Canadian chap here). The F-15E Strike Eagle is the 2 seat variant of the F-15. The article you posted is talking about the F-15E+ Super Eagle.

Hi there, I'm making a desert terrain mod for 1.12a but can't figure out how to insert my newly modded terrain files into a cdds? I need to create a cdds file that will replace the summer terrain. I've looked into the cdds browser with loman but I can only figure out how to extract tga and bmps from exisisting cdds - not create new ones. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I was wondering the same thing...

Do you know of any production model schematics that show top, front, and side?