Convert FSX planes to AFS2?

MrRCSound · October 20, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Is there an easy way to convert planes? It looks like ModelconverterX might work, but I have no clue how to use it.

I purchased an ultralight and am refurbishing it. It is a Kolb Ultrastar. I wanted to put some time in on the simulator with it over the winter while I am working on it. I can find no real ultralights for FS2. I have tried VR on XP11, but it is making me dizzy. I never had that problem in VR on AFS2, so I would like to switch back to it.

If anyone can tell me, or help me convert an ultralight from FSX to AFS2, it would be much appreciated.

MrRCSound · October 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM

No way to do it then I assume. Oh well, I can always practice with the Piper Cub, probably the closest I will get.

stratospheric · October 21, 2020 at 2:49 PM

Maybe Shavrov or Wilga?

https://github.com/krzysk1?tab=repositories

AOB · October 21, 2020 at 3:00 PM

That Wilga has tiny fragile looking wheels, not exactly a Bush plane look is it. We do need something more robust and forgiving.

MrRCSound · October 21, 2020 at 3:05 PM

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Maybe Shavrov or Wilga?
https://github.com/krzysk1?tab=repositories

Interesting... Cool planes, but not really ultralights. In the US, an ultralight is a single person plane that weighs a max of 254lbs.

I wish I could create planes for AFS, but I have no clue how to begin.

Here is the Kolb Ultrastar:

stratospheric · October 21, 2020 at 3:36 PM

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Interesting... Cool planes, but not really ultralights. In the US, an ultralight is a single person plane that weighs a max of 254lbs.
I wish I could create planes for AFS, but I have no clue how to begin.
Here is the Kolb Ultrastar:

I know it well. My solo flight #1 was in a Drifter a long time ago. Kind of reminiscent - the Drifter had a Rotax 582 2-stroke :0 lots & lots of 'precautionary' 'emergency' beach landings

MrRCSound · October 21, 2020 at 3:47 PM

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I know it well. My solo flight #1 was in a Drifter a long time ago. Kind of reminiscent - the Drifter had a Rotax 582 2-stroke :0 lots & lots of 'precautionary' 'emergency' beach landings

For a short time I had a Kitfox 2 with the Rotax 503. I never had any issues with it.

This has a Cayuna 35hp engine. I don't know much about it, but from reports, they are a solid engine that preforms well. I just wish it had a dual ignition. No backup ignition makes me a bit nervous. First flights will be right over the field, so it should not be an issue.

Does anyone here actually make planes for AFS2? I would be willing to pay to have someone whip up an Ultrastar. I just don't have the skills or the time to learn them.

stratospheric · October 21, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Me neither with the 582 just lots of really beautiful beaches on which to land 'as a precaution in order to prevent somewhat dangerously warmish manifold temps' for a few hours. Of course also part of the solution was to avoid warmish body temps by going for a swim.

MrRCSound · October 21, 2020 at 7:53 PM

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Me neither with the 582 just lots of really beautiful beaches on which to land 'as a precaution in order to prevent somewhat dangerously warmish manifold temps' for a few hours. Of course also part of the solution was to avoid warmish body temps by going for a swim.

OK, I know we are getting off topic. Still interested in someone making a UL.

I am building a full enclosure for the Ultrastar. Test fitting it in this picture. Lots of work to do still on it.

stratospheric · October 21, 2020 at 8:56 PM

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I know we are getting off topic.

It's already off-topic

I hope you're successful. For me I'd be happy with a Drifter, a Virus SW Tundra taildragger, Carbon Cub. Any bushbashing tundra taildragger actually.

Overloaded · October 22, 2020 at 2:26 PM

I’ve got Aerowinx’s PS2 747 systems simulation. It runs off D.O.S. 6.0 and a Soundblaster 16. Can it be converted to Aerofly, preferably mobile?

MrRCSound · October 22, 2020 at 2:39 PM

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I’ve got Aerowinx’s PS2 747 systems simulation. It runs off D.O.S. 6.0 and a Soundblaster 16. Can it be converted to Aerofly, preferably mobile?

And comments like this are why people don't like to ask questions. It has driven me away from other forums for other simulators. Not all of us can be a know it all for all subjects.

stratospheric · October 24, 2020 at 1:25 AM

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And comments like this are why people don't like to ask questions. It has driven me away from other forums for other simulators. Not all of us can be a know it all for all subjects.

Don't take any comments personally and don't be deterred!

MrRCSound · October 24, 2020 at 3:00 AM

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Don't take any comments personally and don't be deterred!

Trying to send you a PM about ultralights, but it says you don't want to be added in conversations?

stratospheric · October 24, 2020 at 7:37 AM

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Trying to send you a PM about ultralights, but it says you don't want to be added in conversations?

Fixed it, I think.

stratospheric · October 24, 2020 at 7:45 AM

No problem at all to PM me but open posts here are a good idea. Others can offer input, whether serious or humorous - usually genuine, useful & enlightening.

stratospheric · October 24, 2020 at 8:04 AM

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OK, I know we are getting off topic. Still interested in someone making a UL.

Exactly. I think this is a good place for anybody to discuss their dream aircraft for FS2.

As I said before my favourite would be an aircraft that I have owned for many years, the Pipistrel Virus t/w (taildragger) with tundra wheels. I have landed on one of the most remote desert bush strips on the planet in the Virus, Not for refuelling - a comfort stop for PIC & FO - there was no fuel. Then continued on to Birdsville and then further on to the back of beyond.

[CORRECTION] Then continued on to Uluru (Formerly Ayers Rock) and then further on to the back of beyond.

AOB · October 24, 2020 at 8:48 AM

Hmmmm what landing strip would that have been then? I was thinking of google views.

stratospheric · October 24, 2020 at 2:59 PM

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Hmmmm what landing strip would that have been then? I was thinking of google views.

It was Old Andado Station, NT, Australia

Old Andado Station, Ghan NT

YLIS YQLP YBDV YOAD YAYE YBDV YBCV YSGE YBNA

AOB · October 26, 2020 at 8:50 AM

Stratospheric, you motivated me to reload FSX-SE and ORBX Australia V2. Old Andado station not in there unfortunately but it was good to see some OZ stuff for a change. 😎