Posts by jcomm

Indeed!

I have recently found this particular simulation:

Inflight Aerobatics – Aerobatic Breakthrough: The Revolution Has Started!

which uses AEFS as it's core flight simulation...

Only in AEFS !!!

Many Moons ago, around 1995, Flight Unlimited 1 with it's FDM designed by Seamus Blackley, was the reference, and light years ahead of competition for it's time...

Overall I remember AEFS and AEFS2 as great in terms of the aerobatics aircraft included in their hangars.

I'm not 100% sure but I would say I recall it having been mentioned even by RW aerobatic pilots that gyroscopic maneuvers were indeed possible.

Wonder how AEFS4 complies with this "exquisite" / "extreme" flight dynamics scenarios like performing a Lomcovak?

Any information / evidences welcome !

Quote from Jet-Pack (IPACS)

Adjusting the fuel in the menu also causes the cargo and passengers to be redistributed again currently. The aircraft CG is balanced towards a set target when the fuel or payload are changed.

During flight the aircraft FMS currently doesn't really know the correct CG shift for the fuel so it uses the real time CG of the fuel instead. But the fuel moves around in the tank, that's why the displayed CG may change a bit depending on accelerations and flight attitude.

Which, even with these limitations in the full implementation of systems, makes AEFS **UNIQUE** regarding aspects and details of the physics / aerodynamics model!

It's a great FLIGHT simulation, we just have to wait (patiently...) for the small team to continue to add their Magic to the upcoming builds !!!

Quote from Tomfa

Keep in mind that some airfields aren't included when you activate streaming; you absolutely must install Europe 1 and 2. I learned that the hard way.

A second method for airports not supported by streaming is to simply copy and paste them into the Documents\Airports folder, then uninstall these DLC packs without any hassle for those who want to save hard drive space.

Thx Tomfa , and I would like to give that a try, but then, if I go ahead and push both the Europe 1 & 2 DLCs, which folders inside of them will have those airports that I should then copy or move into "Documents\Airports" ?

Hi!

I reinstalled Aefs4 to be able to test last December update, which looks huge and adding a worth of nice features.

I had initially purchased Aefs4 in a bundle together with both Europe scenery extensions, but when we run Aefs4 we can now opt for a stream-based scenery.

Question is - what's the difference?

Q) When I now install AEFS4 from Steam, does it automatically push both Europe extensions, and streaming adds to the rest of the World the details not included in those "maps"/ "scenery areas" ?

Quote from Quichenic

Can we have an insight of what is on the to do list of IPACS? Or is that not possible

At least, knowing that IPACS has a long TODO list is already very good !!!

For sure this sim is not abandoned, as we've just seen recently with the last GREAT update

OFC you're absolutely right about 1) and I actually intended to write: "it shouldn't add all of the required rudder input but rather rely on the pilot rudder and rudder trim inputs to later set it's proper inputs based on pilot's rudder and rudder trim settings" but the remaining text didn't get into the post :-/

Regarding the other two items, related to asymmetric thrust compensation, do you believe they'll get implemented in later updates ?

Thank you !

When I fail an engine in any of the A320 / 21:

1) with the AP not engaged, I still see rudder being deflected - it shouldn't [rest of the post here should have read: "add all of the required rudder input but rather rely on the pilot rudder and rudder trim inputs to later set it's proper inputs based on pilot's rudder and rudder trim settings"];

2) if I engage the AP and HDG mode, there's no display of rudder trim units being automatically set (central pedestal - rudder trim);

3) only if I use the rudder trim knob (central pedestal) will rudder trim units be displayed.

Would like to see the correct behaviour programmed

Thx !

Not to mention that for instance I just came from a series of circuits at LPPT and with the date and time set for today at 21:20 UTC the Moon position in the sky and phase are spot on !!! Perfect !!!! By far visually better than in either P3D6, MSFS 2020 or XP12 !

Well, just like with aefs2, AEFS4 is IMO 2nd to no other SIM and Airbus add-on I have ever used in reproducing the feel of flight...

About to ask a fellow 320/21 NEO fellow airline captain to try it....

My only "experience" comes from a 1hr full flight simulator session (CAE) on A320, long ago - year 2002 !!!

and also from about 6 jump seat flights in 320 and 321... and I honestly find the feel of "hand flying" the Airbus incredibly close to what I recall from those RL experiences, and much better from what I get from other simulators and various Airbus addons...

Well, Jan, it actally works with free flight too 😁.

I used default win11 Notepad app to edit an set the date before starting aefs4...

Armitage thx again for your help!

In order for the date to get used in my flight I have to edit the tmd file before starting AEFS4 right? As I leave the session and close the sim the next time I start will it revert to the default 2022 date, or will it stay "forever" with the date I had set before the last session?

Quote from Armitage

Yeah, an updated dialog for setting date and time would really be appreciated.

I think the missing date picker is also the cause for all custom missions ignoring the date settings.

So, using the "tmd" editing mode, we have to:

1) Find and edit the "main.mcf" file in the Aerofly folder under local Windows account "Documents" folder;

2) Search for the "<[tm_time_utc][time_utc][]" entry and in the "time_hours" field enter the intended UTC time, in decimal format such that for instance 20:25 will be set as:

20 + (15 / 60) = 20.25

Is this it, such that when AEFS4 starts and I pick a place to fly, it'll show me the conditions for the set date and time?

Quote from Mounty

Thanks Jan, it does indeed - this is a bit of game changer for me and a shame its not integrated into the options. I might see if I can create a 'shortcut' to amend the date to the current day before launching.

My path was /Users/me/Library/Application Support/Aerofly FS 4

Could you kindly take a screenshot from LPPT at a date like today, January 7 2024, at around 20:00 (LT) / 19:00 (UTC) - LPPT from rw 02 ( actually 03 in the sim because not updated ) towards West and post it here ?

Thx!

Jan, please pass the note to the Dev Team - it's surely not Rocket Science to change the UI for the flight settings and allow for a specific date to be set (???) C'mon ...

Does AEFS4 FBW model the C*u Law peculiarities ?

I Love my Copillot

If you’re looking to transfer your Aerofly FS 4 installation from one PC to another, here are the steps you can follow:

1. Steam Version:
   • If you have the Steam version of Aerofly FS 4, the process is straightforward:
     • Install Steam on your new PC.
     • In Steam, select to install Aerofly FS 4.
     • Steam will handle the installation and redownload any necessary files¹.
2. Non-Steam Version:
   • If you have a non-Steam version, you can manually transfer the installation:
     • Create a folder on your new PC (e.g., “Aerofly FS 4”).
     • Copy-paste the backup folders from your old installation into the new folder.
     • Do a clean install of Aerofly FS 4 via Steam or the Xbox app (the initial 1.5 GB installation).
     • During installation, select the folder you created as the install path².

Remember to back up any custom settings or add-ons you might have. Enjoy your flight simulator!

I have installed AEFS4 in one PC but want to transfer the install into a new one with more capacity.

OFC I will install there the Steam client, but then what's the most effective way to transfer my present install into the new PC without having to download it all from the Internet again?

Thank you!

I noticed there's only one way to assign a throttle control to throttle in AEFS4.

Using the C90 I see the lever going past idle into what should be the beta range, but with no detent.

It would be great to either have a simulated physical detent (for those aircraft that have it IRL) or a control to toggle between normal and beta range.

Will check it.

Does it work with AEFS4 ?

Thank you!