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GALLERY / Re: LAND DOWN UNDER 009: WWII Bomber
« on: June 04, 2017, 01:01:30 PM »
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GALLERY / LAND DOWN UNDER 009: WWII Bomber
« on: May 12, 2017, 05:13:25 PM »
I used Milton Shupe's superb Lockheed PV-2 "Harpoon" for this 1000+ nm flight. During WWII in the Pacific, the Navy used these from forward island airstrips as they were defended/held or captured by amphibious assault by Marines in some pretty gruesome warfare.
They conducted surface search, anti-sub patrol and anti-shipping missions against Japanese merchant ships, subs and troop transports. They carried bombs, rockets, depth charges and had cannon in the nose as well. With drop tanks they had a range of about seven hours at 210 kts TAS at 14500 ft, according to my data.
The Harpoon was derived from the well known "Ventura", but a much more capable airplane
See my pic here --
They conducted surface search, anti-sub patrol and anti-shipping missions against Japanese merchant ships, subs and troop transports. They carried bombs, rockets, depth charges and had cannon in the nose as well. With drop tanks they had a range of about seven hours at 210 kts TAS at 14500 ft, according to my data.
The Harpoon was derived from the well known "Ventura", but a much more capable airplane
See my pic here --
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GALLERY / MD-82 Repaint Finally Finished
« on: March 05, 2017, 05:43:33 PM »
Finally finished – peaks added to upper stripes spanning upper cone and tail base.
MD-82 N950U, Manufacturer S/N 49230, was delivered to OZARK 0n June 6, 1984 from production. It was transferred to TWA ownership on October 26, 1996, then to American on February 12, 2001. It has been retired and in storage. It held the same N number for all three airlines.
Attached are two views, 1 at landing rollout, 2nd "clean" for comparison with the 3rd photo of the real airplane.
MD-82 N950U, Manufacturer S/N 49230, was delivered to OZARK 0n June 6, 1984 from production. It was transferred to TWA ownership on October 26, 1996, then to American on February 12, 2001. It has been retired and in storage. It held the same N number for all three airlines.
Attached are two views, 1 at landing rollout, 2nd "clean" for comparison with the 3rd photo of the real airplane.
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GALLERY / MD-82 Repaint UPDATE
« on: March 04, 2017, 09:12:29 PM »
Finally finished making engine cowlings the proper tone of grey and added N number with weird white background -like pictures I have on hand. Also got the old style tail cone in place.
Now, to get the peaked end of the upper stripes onto the lower rear fin assembly --
Now, to get the peaked end of the upper stripes onto the lower rear fin assembly --
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GALLERY / MD-82 Repaint
« on: March 04, 2017, 01:04:49 PM »
The Payware Commercial Level Simulations MD-81 appears pretty accurate and has a good cockpit, both 2-D and virtual. it is bundled as an MD-81, but making some changes to the aircraft.cfg file can make it into an MD-82 quite easily, since dimensions are the same. A TWA texture is available, but none for OZARK.
As I have said about my previous repaints of the 707-300C and 727-200C, I am no expert but am learning.
SOOoooo - I ventured forth in an effort to get an OZARK MD-82; several pictures are available on the web.
To say this was a bear is justified. The unpainted texture (white) kit is in three fuselage sections, and making them line up was tough to say the least. In addition, since the OZARK striping passes across areas such as door sills, I had to work with adjusting color transparencies and many other experiments to get things to show through green/black painted areas. The tail logo was a total project in itself.
A coned model is an option, but I will reconfigure that from the current "duck butt" tail cone once I figure out the striping at the base of the tail. Pictures I have show OZARK models with a tail cone.
I still need to add N numbers to the engine cowlings, and work on the tail, where the top striping curves up to a peak at the base, rather than extending in a straight line to the end of the top of the fuselage. I also have not figured where the heck the textures are to paint the reinforcement ribs on the fiberglass radome!
Anyway, I think it is starting to look pretty good. The external features are much more detailed than the freeware models available, and the cockpit is quite accurate and functional.
More later, as I screw up, progress, screw up, etc --
As I have said about my previous repaints of the 707-300C and 727-200C, I am no expert but am learning.
SOOoooo - I ventured forth in an effort to get an OZARK MD-82; several pictures are available on the web.
To say this was a bear is justified. The unpainted texture (white) kit is in three fuselage sections, and making them line up was tough to say the least. In addition, since the OZARK striping passes across areas such as door sills, I had to work with adjusting color transparencies and many other experiments to get things to show through green/black painted areas. The tail logo was a total project in itself.
A coned model is an option, but I will reconfigure that from the current "duck butt" tail cone once I figure out the striping at the base of the tail. Pictures I have show OZARK models with a tail cone.
I still need to add N numbers to the engine cowlings, and work on the tail, where the top striping curves up to a peak at the base, rather than extending in a straight line to the end of the top of the fuselage. I also have not figured where the heck the textures are to paint the reinforcement ribs on the fiberglass radome!
Anyway, I think it is starting to look pretty good. The external features are much more detailed than the freeware models available, and the cockpit is quite accurate and functional.
More later, as I screw up, progress, screw up, etc --
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THE LOUNGE / Re: AWOL airplane???
« on: December 06, 2016, 06:19:56 PM »
Pam - look for "SF3" - I guess for swearingen - Fairchild 300 series or such. Lots of flights
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GALLERY / Re: Captain Sim 727-200
« on: November 24, 2016, 03:34:14 PM »
Over at Flightsim.com: Link -
kcmh_port_columbus_intl_v10.zip
kcmh_port_columbus_intl_v10.zip
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GALLERY / Captain Sim 727-200
« on: November 23, 2016, 08:46:13 PM »
Arrival at KCMH Columbus, OH; AI SW 737 at the gate. Freeware scenery for FSX (I use FSX-SE). A truly "steam era" plane, but one of the finest pieces of payware made.
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THE LOUNGE / Re: Is it safe to use Captain Sim products?
« on: September 16, 2016, 06:57:12 PM »
I did the same, but using Windows 10 and FSX Steam - no problems; 707,727, 737-200, 747, 757, 767, 777
Steam installation is significantly different place than straight FSX though.
Steam installation is significantly different place than straight FSX though.
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GALLERY / Re: Quality Wings 757
« on: July 17, 2016, 06:41:59 AM »
Great detail on this model, apparently --
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GALLERY / Re: Approach into KLIT
« on: July 06, 2016, 07:18:04 AM »
NICE scenery graphics -
FS9, FSX or Steam?
Also, is it part of a scenery add on or default?
FS9, FSX or Steam?
Also, is it part of a scenery add on or default?
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THE LOUNGE / Re: Some not so good news
« on: April 22, 2016, 06:27:24 PM »
Wonderful news, and Amen to your praise -
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GALLERY / Re: Extra Cash Charter Flights
« on: March 30, 2016, 06:21:04 PM »
Agree, Howard. I have flown several real turboprops, including the P-3C, the Beech C-12B (Kingair 200) and the Army OV-1A. I have yet to find a flight sim model that even comes close to simulating turboshaft characteristics. I see comments from developers that say the capability within FSX to match up propeller angle, RPM and shaft horsepower just doesn't exist. Consequently speed, power settings, taxi thrust and fuel burn are way off in most cases.
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THE LOUNGE / Re: Some not so good news
« on: January 27, 2016, 09:28:48 PM »
My prayers are with you. Medical science is progressing quickly - hopefully it will meet the challenge. I know it has for me personally in a couple of instances.
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GALLERY / PMDG 747-400 in TWA Colors
« on: January 01, 2016, 07:25:13 PM »
A pricey and complex piece of payware, but nonetheless a very accurate and nice flying, totally automated airplane. I have learned a lot about using an FMC, VNAV profiles and general appreciation for modern avionics with this airplane.
Sydney to Auckland at 37,000 ft, 0.836 IMN (479 KTAS) at 21,000 pph fuel flow, 568K gross weight, all optimized per the FMC.
VC cockpit is excellent; this is a far back, wide angle view. Pilot can move in much closer to actually have a clear view of all necessary instruments and controls. I have done a considerable amount of refining to the cockpit camera views to achieve smooth panning and useful views for important operations.
Sydney to Auckland at 37,000 ft, 0.836 IMN (479 KTAS) at 21,000 pph fuel flow, 568K gross weight, all optimized per the FMC.
VC cockpit is excellent; this is a far back, wide angle view. Pilot can move in much closer to actually have a clear view of all necessary instruments and controls. I have done a considerable amount of refining to the cockpit camera views to achieve smooth panning and useful views for important operations.