In this case, is the addon going automatically to OneDrive as well?
I setup all of mine to go to OneDrive. But that is totally optional.
In this case, is the addon going automatically to OneDrive as well?
I setup all of mine to go to OneDrive. But that is totally optional.
Wow, as a longtime xp11 heli flyer this looks like it's going to make me try fs2 again, lol!
What sort of hardware would allow ultra settings here?
This looks special!
What sort of hardware would allow ultra settings here?
This looks special!
Take at look at ZoSoChili's specs in his signature above. That should be close.
What sort of hardware would allow ultra settings here?
This looks special!
I don't know specifics since this was done by TomSimMuc
My last PC:
1080ti, I7 7700k, 16gb Ram
60 FPS with VSync on.
Often 150+ FPS without VSync
I personally don't run the 'ultra setting' batch file as it has objects/features I don't find necessary.
Awesome work! Another fabulous offering to the community that surpasses many payware add-ons.
Thanks so much for all of your hard work! I've only just started scratching the surface, but what I've seen so far is incredible.
The fun is back in flight simming
Just finished installing the new Honolulu area. What brilliant work!. I have never been to Hawaiian Islands, but after flying around the Islands it gives you a real feeling of being there. Thanks so much for all the time and effort that all have put into this project.
Thank you for your magnificent work! I just HAVE to go back there one day, perhaps when this Covid curse is over. 2022 maybe. The POA (Pride of America) looks good and enticing too as she sails out from Oahu. Well done, the community owes you so much for your efforts.
Now I'm imagining a Boeing 316 so I can land next to this beauty in style
now if i had the model i can animate it
I originally bought FS2 2.5 years ago on a Steam sale but I was not very impressed, esp. since there were no heli's. So I got a refund and went back to xp11.
After looking at this Oahu scenery addon, plus the fact that FS2 now has 2x heli's, I decided to buy/try this again (not even on a Steam sale, lol!). After a full day of flying a R22 around Oahu I gotta say I'm very glad I gave FS2 another go.
Many thanks to the developers of the scenery and of course FS2 developers as well. I'm having a ball with this now. Cheers.
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After looking at this Oahu scenery addon, plus the fact that FS2 now has 2x heli's, I decided to buy/try this again (not even on a Steam sale, lol!). After a full day of flying a R22 around Oahu I gotta say I'm very glad I gave FS2 another go.
Many thanks to the developers of the scenery and of course FS2 developers as well. I'm having a ball with this now. Cheers.
There are more helicopters:
After looking at this Oahu scenery addon, plus the fact that FS2 now has 2x heli's, I decided to buy/try this again (not even on a Steam sale, lol!). After a full day of flying a R22 around Oahu I gotta say I'm very glad I gave FS2 another go.
The AFS2 R22 is the most accurate R22 I've found in any sim. It's not perfect, but it's better than all the rest.
There are two other freeware Heli's available on this forum. An AH-64, and a Lynx. Both by larrylynx
Thanks guys, I'll try these other heli's out soon. For now, I'm too busy with my R22. I love its VR visibility and I think it feels a bit more realistic than most of my xp11 heli's. You really need to fly it properly when taking off and landing (= more fun).
Found a nice little Easter egg along Waikiki beach btw (large colourful hanging banner with developer credits). I'm sure that there's lots of other cool things to find on Oahu.
I also bought the Chicago Meigs field addon. I've always loved that field. Maybe one day it will be recommissioned. Nice to see a few animations but not nearly as well done as Oahu imho. Maybe there are some simple addon animations for Meigs I can download?
Given the quality of Oahu, I'm feeling the need to donate, lol!
I also bought the Chicago Meigs field addon. I've always loved that field. Maybe one day it will be recommissioned. Nice to see a few animations but not nearly as well done as Oahu imho. Maybe there are some simple addon animations for Meigs I can download?
Thanks for the kind words!
In regards to Animation around Meigs.
Thanks for the kind words!
In regards to Animation around Meigs.
Wow, that Chicago animation is fantastic. Really helps make this sim feel more realistic and immersive in VR. Many thanks.
Another quick question. How do I get VR landing lights with FS2 heli's? No matter what I try I do not seem to be able to turn them on. Makes night flying a little more challenging unless I land in a well lit area. Thanks again mate.
Edit; OK I see that while landing lights can turn on, they just don't illuminate the surrounding environment. No big deal since I usually prefer dawn and dusk heli flying rather than pitch dark anyway.
now if i had the model i can animate it
I found this although I can't recall the source now after downloading it. Scan it for malware in case but it seems fine to me. I'm just hoping it'll work !!
If you can use the model, it's obviously important to look at usage rights & permission requirements and/or credits. If it is useful, I'll search for the file source & post here. The Readme :
The real aircraft
=================
NC 18609 was a 314A, flown by Panam from 1941 to 1946, as Pacific Clipper (A).
The rudder has 3 fins, because the tests had not enough directional control with only 1 or 2.
The turret over the middle of the wing is for star navigation.
The windows just fowards the wing is the spacious flightdeck (navigator, radio and engineer),
closed from the cockpit by a curtain (G) during night flights (night vision).
Doors at the rear of the flightdeck, enabled to go inside the wings during the flight.
The price of a ticket was like the Concorde today.
The flag on the bow, the top of the wing, and below the sponsons was to identify itself
as neutral aircraft (war time) (B).
C-98 is the military designation of the 314 (C)(D).
Model
=====
The following proportions are respected :
- overall length, width, height and propeller diameter (14.5 ft).
- in length : cockpit windows 1/7 , wing 2/7 to 4/7, horizontal stabilizer 6/7.
- in height : middle rudder fin 11/27.
- in propeller diameter : engine 1/3.
- panel height = 1/2 of height to floor (below the panel).
This model can also be used as 314 (same dimensions).
VRP
---
The model is aligned vertically along the nose axis, but is still centered
horizontally on the center of gravity :
- that is more handy with the Blender grid.
- the alignment of VRP to the nose tip is finished by XML (horizontal offset).
Texturing
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The yellow strips are delimited by the mesh (except the rounded tip) :
- map the right texture on the right wing.
- mirror to the left wing, and map the registration below it.
The strips behind the engines seem dark exhaust wake (E).
Color of ground cockpit helps to contrast with the walls (F).
Windows (hull, door, cockpit) are extracted into a seperated object.
TO DO
=====
- improve wing door scale.
- finner wing tip and sponson.
- shape of hull behind the step (afterbody).
- grooves (sponsons, top of fuselage).
Known problems
==============
- the top of the vertical stabilizers is slightly too long.
Known problems Panam livery
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- the livery is difficult to repaint (not a skin).
- the fuselage seemed to be a metallic grey blue.
- in absence of photography of NC 18609, the flag is only on the bow.
- the Boeing logo seems to be green.
- letters of "PAA" logo are reversed on the right bow.
References
==========
(A) http://www.zpub.com/sf/history/boeing314.html/
(C) http://washingtonhistory.org/wshs/columbia/…es/0203-a3.htm/
(D) http://www.csd.uwo.ca/~pettypi/elevo…/C98BOEIN.html/
(E) http://www.rbogash.com/B314.html : orange wing color.
(F) http://www.mcguinnessonline.com/burt/flyingboat2.htm : cockpit color.
(G) http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php…ort_Flight_Deck : high resolution cockpit.
http://www.seawings.co.uk/ : plans.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmar…in/photostream/ : flag below sponson.
Credits
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http://www.usflag.org/ : the 49 stars flag.
http://www.panamair.org/History/earlydays.htm/ : the Panam logo.
http://www.commercemarketplace.com/home/CollectAir/ephemera.html/ : the Boeing logo.
GIMP font : Serif.
Made with Blender 2.68a.
AC3D export :
- Auto smooth is enabled (default is 30 degrees). Except tables and seats.
- AC3D groups are removed, to help import/export.
22 August 2015.