Still in air, half an aircraft

Taranakian · October 28, 2017 at 5:42 AM

Hello All.

I was hoping to find the answer myself but can't, as I know this question was asked just after this excellent sim became available.

For some reason I'm having this problem. I go through the flight plan, location and navigation after selecting an aircraft then go to fly

and all I get is bit's of an aircraft which is about 300ft in the air, coming to land in a paddock. By this time only the undercarriage is showing

and tiny parts of the wings (GA aircraft) before it crashes into the field. I've tried all different ways of closing down but it always starts the same.

Could someone please dig me out of this hole. Thanks

Jim.

HiFlyer · October 28, 2017 at 6:58 AM

Have you had Steam check the integrity of your installation?

Taranakian · October 28, 2017 at 7:56 AM

Thanks HiFlyer. I'm afraid I have no idea how to do that. If you would'nt mind explaining what you mean and how to do it, i'd be extremely grateful and that would be something else I can put into the memory/knowledge part of the grey matter.

Regards,

Jim.

HiFlyer · October 28, 2017 at 8:13 AM

Restart your computer and launch Steam
From the Library section, right-click on the game and select Properties from the menu.
Select the Local files tab and click the Verify integrity of game files... button.
Steam will verify the game's files - this process may take several minutes.

Spit40 · October 28, 2017 at 1:33 PM

Are you in the cold and dark Cessna? I had something similar last night, but all was fine when I switched to the official Cessna.

Taranakian · October 29, 2017 at 12:27 AM

Yes Phil, you are right I was in the cold and dark. I'll try that first then any more problems I will try Hiflyer kind idea.

Those you kindly guys.

Jim.

Taranakian · October 29, 2017 at 1:24 AM

Bang on Phil. Used the default aircraft (GA) and everything worked as it should and always has. Question now is why. I'll keep an eye on it then if it continues will have to report it as there's more than me. Thank you for your reply too Phil.

HiFlyer, thank you as well. Excellent advice and I've noted it in a book that I keep for just these questions. I've certainly learnt something new.

Thanks again guys, really appreciated.

Jim.

olderndirt · October 29, 2017 at 2:20 AM

Had a similar thing not far back and the wisdom was to make sure I had the latest version. To insure that be sure to select (in STEAM) "public beta" after you right click on 'Aerofly' then click properties.

Jet-Pack (IPACS) · October 29, 2017 at 8:30 AM Official Post

Also make sure you use the latest version of the mod.

Spit40 · October 29, 2017 at 10:31 AM

Glad i could help. Jet-Pack (IPACS) has the official Cessna tweaked some of the flight characteristics to match yours? It was that aspect that i liked most about yours.

Jet-Pack (IPACS) · October 29, 2017 at 12:05 PM Official Post

I'm not finished with the mod yet (have other things to do for the official Aerofly) but when I am happy with the flight characteristics of the mod I'll definitely ask if we can use its' flight model in the official version as well.

Taranakian · October 30, 2017 at 3:06 AM

Dear Olderndirt.

Very sorry indeed. But I cannot find your clear directions. This is my fault, I had trouble following

a compass when seconded to the Army back in the early 60's.

Would you mind another attempt. I'd really appreciate it.

ta

Jim.