hitman Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 I dont have a profile...never even saw the point in making one. If you familiarize yourself with the cockpit, everything you need for cat launches, carrier landings, opening and closing the canopy, etc...is right there at your fingertips. Even then, what do you really need? Theres only 6 or 7 things you probably need to use on the stick... Ill post screens on where everything is located. The ONLY thing I havent figured out is what actually starts the engines, the power switches...something that doesnt get turned on when you press Ctrl-E.
hitman Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) Unless Im missing something, you cant really turn the engines over and start just by turning on the APU and flipping the engine crank switch. The autopilot controls and main radio are underneath the HUD. Using the MFD's, you can use certain menus...flip on the radar (cant bug targets), open the fuel screen, system monitoring screens (default), and magnetic compass (default). Edited October 23, 2008 by hitman
EagleEye Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 That helis been pissing me off since I got the addon last year! Need to find a way to keep the heli from going side to side in a stable hover... Is there a way to control the collective, pitch and throttle on separate axis'? I saw that video the other day...didnt help out a bit. I`m using Dirk Fassbender`s Cougar Autopilot http://64.34.169.161/cgi-bin/ifolio/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Add-ons_-_Panels_and_Gauges_-_FSX&image=HC075DI_FSX_COUGAR_AUTOPILOT.zip&img=0&search=USER~Dirk&cat=all&tt=zip&bool= http://www.dirkfassbender.de/AFCP/index.html for the EH101. Start the Hovermode and than you can make little control inputs with the TRIM function for positioning the helo. If you think it`s cheating don`t use it.:D Deutsche DCS-Flughandbücher SYSSpecs: i7-4790K @4GHz|GA-Z97X-SLI|16GB RAM|ASUS GTX1070|Win10 64bit|TrackIR5|TM Warthog/Saitek Pro Pedals
hitman Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 It wouldnt be cheating if that thing were there...bad link. :|
Pilotasso Posted October 23, 2008 Author Posted October 23, 2008 Runs pretty fast on my MAC (...no kidding) Smokin' Hole Im curious (Im MAC ignorant, utterly) but how can you do that and what hardware you have? .
EagleEye Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) It wouldnt be cheating if that thing were there...bad link. :| Not my fault, database changed... Try this: http://64.34.169.161/cgi-bin/ifolio/imageFolio.cgi?search=USER~Dirk&img=&cat=&bool= HC075DI_FSX_COUGAR_AUTOPILOT Edited October 23, 2008 by EagleEye Deutsche DCS-Flughandbücher SYSSpecs: i7-4790K @4GHz|GA-Z97X-SLI|16GB RAM|ASUS GTX1070|Win10 64bit|TrackIR5|TM Warthog/Saitek Pro Pedals
rattler Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Unless Im missing something, you cant really turn the engines over and start just by turning on the APU and flipping the engine crank switch. The autopilot controls and main radio are underneath the HUD. Using the MFD's, you can use certain menus...flip on the radar (cant bug targets), open the fuel screen, system monitoring screens (default), and magnetic compass (default). Thanks a lot hitman, really appreciate the pics. cheers.
SUBS17 Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 I dont have a profile...never even saw the point in making one. If you familiarize yourself with the cockpit, everything you need for cat launches, carrier landings, opening and closing the canopy, etc...is right there at your fingertips. Even then, what do you really need? Theres only 6 or 7 things you probably need to use on the stick... Ill post screens on where everything is located. The ONLY thing I havent figured out is what actually starts the engines, the power switches...something that doesnt get turned on when you press Ctrl-E. Heres the shortcut engine start. CNTRL SHFT F4 Battery on Left Alternator Right Alternator APU on and wait for green light Engine crank left engine (when RPM 66%) Engine crank right engine When Right engine 66% APU off *Note the engine select switch is a 3 way switch You can see a diagram here of where the switches are: http://www.fsdreamteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=196.0 And heres the checklist version from the FSX kneeboard. Before starting Manual Canopy stowed Refuel probe switch RETRACT External lights SET Throttles OFF Parking brake SET Landing/Taxi switch OFF Flaps Half DDI,HI/MPCD,HUD,UFC Avionics OFF Landing Gear handle Down Arresting hook handle Up Wing Fold handle same as wing position FCS cool switch Norm Generator switches Norm Battery Switch off Engine anti-ice switch Off Pitot anti-ice switch Auto Start Up Battery switch On APU On Right Engine(E then 2) Max EGT during start is 815 deg C Engine crank switch right Throttle Idle Fuel Shut off on (CNTRL SHIFT F4) Engine crank switch check OFF Left Engine(E then 1) Max EGT during start is 815 deg C Engine crank switch left Throttle Idle Fuel Shut off on (CNTRL SHIFT F4) Engine crank switch check OFF After starting and before taxi N2 63-70% EGT 190-590 deg C Fuel Flow 420-990 PPH Nozzle 73-84% Oil Pressure 45-110 PSI DDI,HI/MPCD,HUD,UFC avionics ON Exterior lights As required Wings Fold Spread and locked Flaps Half Trim set for take off Controls free and correct Refuelling Probe cycle Speed Brake cycle Launch bar cycle Arresting hook cycle APU verify off Altimeter SET Canopy full up or down for taxi Brakes release and check Before take off Canopy closed Parking brake handle fully stowed Engine Mil check N2% RPM 90 to 102 EGT deg C 715 to 880 Fuel flow 6000 to 12500 PPH NOZ% 0 to 48 Oil PSI 95 to 180 Flaps Half Flight controls free and correct Speed brake retract Parking brake off Take off runway Throttles military power Airspeed see REF TAB Landing gear retract Flaps Auto Take off Carrier Taxi into position Launch bar extend Catapult connect(Shift I) Throttles full afterburner Catapult launch Fire(Shift space) Air speed See REF Tab Landing Gear retract(G) positive rate of climb Flaps Auto Cruise Climb Airspeed 350KIAS Cockpit Altimeter Check above 10000ft Radar Altimeter (Low alt warning) Check Set Cruise Airspeed 580 KIAS/0.85 MACH AoA 4.2 deg(Max range) AoA 5.6 deg(Max endurance) Power As required Descent Engine anti-ice As desired Altimeter SET(Press B) Pitot heat Auto Nav Aids Check ILS SET Power As required Before Landing Landing gear down(below 250 KIAS) Flaps Full (below 250 KIAS) Speed brake retract Airspeed 125KIAS(2000lbs fuel) Airspeed +2.5kts/1000lbs fuel Altimeter Check Radar Altimeter Check and Set Tailhook(Carrier) Extend Landing Approach attitude and thrust Maintain for firm touchdown Throttles IDLE Wave off Throttles Mil or Max Angle of Attack Maintain Landing gear and flaps Raise when Safe After landing Tail hook retract Landing and taxi lights as required Wing fold unlock and fold Flaps Auto Canopy open Shutdown Parking brake SET Comm 1 and 2 Off Avionics Equipment Off DDI,HI/MPCD, and HUD off Throttle IDLE Fuel Shutoff OFF (CNTRL SHIFT F1) Battery switch off 1 [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
SUBS17 Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Not my fault, database changed... Try this: http://64.34.169.161/cgi-bin/ifolio/imageFolio.cgi?search=USER~Dirk&img=&cat=&bool= HC075DI_FSX_COUGAR_AUTOPILOT I tried that never could get it to install properly or work properly.:doh: [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
SUBS17 Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 I see the button for the hover, but seems like I cant get the thing to press. Um...unless its not the correct button Im pressing, where is this button located? I want to say its on the right side of the center console...am I correct? The buttom Im referring to is above the heading select on the navigation console... As for that tutorial with the R22, I need to tweak my rudder pedals somewhat, because this thing likes to twist around on me. Seems like I cant get it to fly straight and level without it wanting to swing from side to side. The autopilots not been modeled for the EH101 in FSX. Level flight in the R22 can be done as I was flying level easily when I was using it. Rudder input has to be constantly changed when changing speed or height. [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
hitman Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 The autopilots not been modeled for the EH101 in FSX. Level flight in the R22 can be done as I was flying level easily when I was using it. Rudder input has to be constantly changed when changing speed or height. Yeah, but its impossible to keep the EH101 in a steady hover at 0 ground speed. Its also almost impossible to have a steady altitude as well. Ill have to post a video of what Im talking about. Keeping a steady hover off the pad at 0 GS 1' off the deck, the engine will add torque to the tail and swing it to the left. Dont know why it does it.
hitman Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Heres the shortcut engine start. And heres the checklist version from the FSX kneeboard. Before starting Manual Canopy stowed Refuel probe switch RETRACT External lights SET Throttles OFF Parking brake SET Landing/Taxi switch OFF Flaps Half DDI,HI/MPCD,HUD,UFC Avionics OFF Landing Gear handle Down Arresting hook handle Up Wing Fold handle same as wing position FCS cool switch Norm Generator switches Norm Battery Switch off Engine anti-ice switch Off Pitot anti-ice switch Auto Start Up Battery switch On APU On Right Engine(E then 2) Max EGT during start is 815 deg C Engine crank switch right Throttle Idle Fuel Shut off on (CNTRL SHIFT F4) Engine crank switch check OFF Left Engine(E then 1) Max EGT during start is 815 deg C Engine crank switch left Throttle Idle Fuel Shut off on (CNTRL SHIFT F4) Engine crank switch check OFF Im looking more for the actual switches to do the ramp start and not keyboard shortcuts. Other than that, I just use Ctrl E for my engine start. I know how to use the kneeboard, this is basically a copy of it.
rattler Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Im looking more for the actual switches to do the ramp start and not keyboard shortcuts. Other than that, I just use Ctrl E for my engine start. I know how to use the kneeboard, this is basically a copy of it. Thanks hitman that was great to get that check list. I have been using the saitek sst but it seems easier to use the in game stuff. Clicking the cockpit is great. Just need more time in the plane to get used to it again. I flew the f18 in v1.02 and was great. had f/a 18 iraq freedom and there is some useful info in there for the autopilot modes, etc. cheers and thanks again for the rescue.:thumbup:
SUBS17 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 Im looking more for the actual switches to do the ramp start and not keyboard shortcuts. Other than that, I just use Ctrl E for my engine start. I know how to use the kneeboard, this is basically a copy of it. The switches are on the link there is a few other things that don't work that are on the list regarding your ramp start problem the thing you missed was the fuel valve CNTRL F4. Thats why your engines wouldn't start from what I understand its on the Hornets throttle position IRL pity we couldn't map this to a throttle indent. [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
SUBS17 Posted October 24, 2008 Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) Yeah, but its impossible to keep the EH101 in a steady hover at 0 ground speed. Its also almost impossible to have a steady altitude as well. Ill have to post a video of what Im talking about. Keeping a steady hover off the pad at 0 GS 1' off the deck, the engine will add torque to the tail and swing it to the left. Dont know why it does it. It takes alot of practice to do it but it can be done, other ways around the problem is to slow the game speed. IMO most difficult places to hover are whilst landing on buildings or hovering next to a mountain using the hoist.(absolute nightmare):joystick: Hornet S foils in attack position:D And heres a Hornet video of me mucking around doing a circuit. http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=MZzbC-Cl19M Yeah filmed whilst flying as the FS recorder won't record the carriers 3d model.(what were they thinking) http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=bp8zF1PtIvk&feature=channel Edited October 24, 2008 by SUBS17 [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
rattler Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 Need help. do not know to much about FSX and I have FSXdeluxe gold with acceleration pack. I don't understand how to get the skin in and be able to use it. The textures are no. 0 -13 and if you select a mission it already has a texture assigned to it. As I said this is all new to me. Lockon no problems but no one around to give me a hand with this. Would someone be so kind as to explain a little on what I must do to add a skin and have it useable for all missions or do I have to build missions using this skin. Also trying to fly helio's is just about impossible any ideas on that one also. I have X52 joystick but some one said better to stay with game presets. I think he is right on that one but how do you manipulate the copters? Thanks guys for any info that can help a newbie to this sim out. Cheers.
hitman Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 You need to allow aircraft change during missions in order to pick and choose your skin. Unfortunately, if you do that, you dont get a mission successful if you do complete the task. Ive never reskinned anything, nor replaced any textures...but give this a shot: when you select an aircraft, click on the "show all variants", and your skin "may be" present. Dont quote me on that, though...
rattler Posted October 30, 2008 Posted October 30, 2008 You need to allow aircraft change during missions in order to pick and choose your skin. Unfortunately, if you do that, you dont get a mission successful if you do complete the task. Ive never reskinned anything, nor replaced any textures...but give this a shot: when you select an aircraft, click on the "show all variants", and your skin "may be" present. Dont quote me on that, though... It says to put the skin in f18 folder and aircraft.cfg gives you all the info except name I think f-18-xx the xx is the no. associated with the mission when you click on missions choose military pick a mission and that mission has a preset texture. could by the Nasa skin what ever . what number do I put in for the .xx there are 0-13 textures for the f18 and all are different and assigned to a mission. can't figure this out. hope some one knows what I am talking about. I will try your suggestion though. Thanks.
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