F-18C Tail Hook unable to extend\retract

[Winfield_Gold]

Hi,

 

I downloaded the LOF mod for the DCS F-18C AI airframe and am unable to extend or retract the tailhook. I copied the keyboard.lua from the SU33 across to the f-18c keyboard.lua and it does not work.

I have exhausted all efforts with this thread http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=95736&highlight=f-18c+tail+hook

 

The link to the mod is found here

http://www.lockonfiles.com/files/file/2640-f-18c-eagle-flyable/

Version 2.1

 

It's the same one the VFA-113 Stingers are using

 

Cheers

Edited October 11, 2013 by Winfield_Gold

[VTB_Bingo]

Use Notepad++ and add this line into the keyboard Lua file which can be found here (Users/Saved Games/DCS/Config/Input/F-18C/keyboard

 

{combos = {{key = "G", reformers = {"LAlt", }}, }, down = iCommandPlaneHook, name = "Tail Hook", category = "Systems"},

[Winfield_Gold]

Thanks Viper

 

I copied that into the keyboard.lua file, for some reason when I copied it over last night there were 2 copies of that line you have mentioned 1 after the other. I have just deleted both lines and copied yours exactly as you have and will let you know shortly how I went.

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Seems like a fun mod! Great way to play around a bit while waiting for a true F/A 18 module.

 

I tested it and I have a couple of questions; when following installation instructions, this replaces the F 15 right? I see the mod listed as a module, but for me it simply replaces the f-15.

 

Second, when trying to take off from a carrier, how do I utilize the catapult? Now I just end up in the drink. I pressed 'u' to get the ship take off position, and the blast ramp comes up- but I still only get a usual startup:)

 

Thanks for your efforts!:)

[DieHard]

Hi,

 

I downloaded the LOF mod for the DCS F-18C AI airframe and am unable to extend or retract the tailhook. I copied the keyboard.lua from the SU33 across to the f-18c keyboard.lua and it does not work.

I have exhausted all efforts with this thread http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=95736&highlight=f-18c+tail+hook

 

The link to the mod is found here

http://www.lockonfiles.com/files/file/2640-f-18c-eagle-flyable/

Version 2.1

 

It's the same one the VFA-113 Stingers are using

 

Cheers

 

Thanks for posting this.

 

I spent the last 2 days researching the F-18 mod for DCS_World / FC3.

 

I copied my existing DCS_World directory, renamed it an EFA_Mod separate directory. I then added this, 1st Message's link. This F/A-18's cockpit is the Su-25T. This gives me a working tailhook :

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=97556&highlight=L-39ZA

 

Then added your F-18C Hornet Flyable with the F-15 cockpit to my EFA_Mod.

 

I created a simple mission with each F-18 version at ramp start and the Carl Vinson CV. I am just starting to experiment with this setup.

 

I flew with Moa's VNAO Stallturn server when it was FC2, so I have some experience with it.

 

It has been so long since I flew the Tomcat mod I have forgotten it, but I have my notes for review.

 

Kind of cool watching AI takeoff from ramp start while I fly the other one.

 

Found another EFA version to experiment with, but I will be using a separate directory for it so no conflicts:

Message t=107012

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=107012&highlight=F%2FA-18+mod

Edited October 26, 2013 by DieHard

[DieHard]

Use Notepad++ and add this line into the keyboard Lua file which can be found here (Users/Saved Games/DCS/Config/Input/F-18C/keyboard

 

{combos = {{key = "G", reformers = {"LAlt", }}, }, down = iCommandPlaneHook, name = "Tail Hook", category = "Systems"},

 

I have this line of code already at this same location and the tail-hook still does not drop for the F-18C Hornet Flyable.

Edited October 27, 2013 by DieHard

[26-J39]

Heres the F/A-18C mod I use, very impressive and a tweaked flight model.

 

http://www.virtual-aerobatics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1060

[Winfield_Gold]

I have this line of code already at this same location and the tail-hook still does not drop for the F-18C Hornet Flyable.

 

Same here, still no joy with the tailhook