navychief

I have had both sims for years on disc, and they've been on a shelf. Will they work with Windows 10? I have installed all updates/patches, but they will not work. Just very slow screens. Pete

Greetings! Haven't been on here since '09. Am flying FSX mostly. I have DCS, but no clue how to use it. Heck, just configuring my controls is confusing!!! How's everyone! Navy Chief....

Thing is, I really like Windows 10. 'Cepting for the occasional problem such as this, I am happy with it... Pete

Hmm, seems like a lot of work for the "possibility" of the sims working in Windows 10. DCS, from what little I know about it (and I actually have it installed) is quite popular. I have been simming since around 2004. Mostly I fly FSX (carrier ops), but then happened upon SFP1 and WOV, and thought I would try installing them and flying. But it appears too much of a problem! Thanks all for your comments/advice. Pete

Thanks for the quick reply. That is really a shame! I am somewhat surprised, actually.

I bought the boxed set, and have watched it three times. It is better each time. Navy Chief

Ok, I installed the base WOV sim. Then installed the latest patch from Third Wire. Installed CH Control Manager (have CH Pro throttle, Pedals, and Fighterstick. Button assignments will not work in WOV with my controllers. Axis assignments are working, but this is driving me crazy. I hate using the keyboard, period. If I could set it up, I would never use it. Pete

From what folks have told have told me on CH Hangar, I am doing something wrong with the CH Control Manager Program. I have always had problems understanding how to use this program, but am really trying to master it this time. Thanks. Pete P.S. Is beer still a member here?

Hi Nesher, It's been a long time since I posted on CombatAce, but I logged onto the site just now and read your post. I have emailed you before to say how sympathetic I am towards the problems the Israeli people constantly face. Also, that I am so thankful for the friendship between the US and Israel. Indeed, if I was still a young man, I would join the Israeli Navy to help defend your country! Take care, my friend. Navy Chief

Hi all, As some of you know, my wife and I have a lot of cats. We used to be involved with pet rescue. As a result, we have quite a few of the furry friends; 34, to be exact. That doesn't count my 140 Rottweiler who "thinks" he is a cat too. Anyway, we entered a photo contest, sponsored by "Petsmart". We were notified that our entry is in the top 15. Voting starts today. http://www.petsmart.com/petparazzi I sure would appreciate your vote for our submission! Voting ends on August 12th. Ours is the ONLY picture of cats, entitled: #10 Red Cat Society. Actually, that is a missprint. Should have read "Red Hat Society", but oh well.The names of the cats are: "Torque, Twist, and Tybalt". Thanks for your support! Navy Chief

Hi Folks. I haven't posted here for a while, but have a question about the different views available in the SF/WOE/WOV series. First off, I fly FS2004 almost exclusively. Haven't flown the Third Wire sims in a while. But I reloaded WOV a few days ago, and am trying to figure out something. In FS2004, I am able to select an outside view of the aircraft, and pan around it while the aircraft is flying, etc... Is there a comparable option in the Third Wire sims? Every time I select a outside view of the aircraft, and pan with my mouse.....it reverts back to a view from the rear of the aircraft within a couple seconds, if I don't keep my mouse moving. Most annoying. Please give me some more information, if you can! Thanks. Pete Ward, aka....Navy Chief

Thanks for the quick replies! I used to fly SFP1 a lot, when it first came out. But the problems with MP got old. I hear things are better with MP, but have not tried it myself. NC

Hi all. I don't post here much. Used to, when it was known as BioHazard Central. At any rate, I am thinking of getting the sim, "Steel Beasts", but don't know much about it. I see, from my google searches, that there apparently is more than one version. Which one is worth getting, if any of them? Thanks. Am running Windows XP, a BFG 7800GT 512MB video card, and dual processors. Hey Firehawkordy, email me, shipmate! I sent you a message weeks ago, but haven't heard back from ya! Navy Chief

It's the exact same situation with me re: Flight Simulator 2004. I have literally hundreds of aircraft/scenery/addons; yet I spend most of my time modifying them all. But I love it just the same! Navy Chief

That's a fact, Fates. A lot of the problems with youth these days is because of the EXTREMELY INEFFECTIVE "Time Out" punishment doled out; instead of spanking. Navy Chief

Thanks! NC

Ahoy everyone! Haven't been on here much, since the days when this site was known as "BioHazard Central". A lot has changed eh? But I do recognize a few of the names here still. Mostly these days, I fly FS9. I do own SFP1, WOV, and WOE, but right now they're not on my hard drive. Maybe sometime I'll reinstall them. Anyway, hope all is well with y'all. Take care. Navy Chief

Been doin' ok, Dagger. Haven't been simming much, but do download files constantly. Really like FS9, even without the guns/missiles. Does Beer still post here? Years ago, he was working on a second music video. I think it was going to be the Kid Rock song, "Cowboy", but never heard if he finished it. His first one, "Wasting Time" was a hoot! NC

Yesterday was a great day for RAZBAM, to say the least. The Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola has decided to use RAZBAM's creations for their simulators!!! The RAZBAM A-4 Skyhawk Series, and the T-2C Buckeye Series aircraft will now become part of the simulator program, associated with their "Flight Academy". I met with the Director of the museum's Flight Adventure Deck yesterday morning; G.R. (Woody) Woodward, Commander, USN, (Ret.). Woody took me on a tour of the simulator room at the museum. Currently, there are only 4 simulators in their setup, but the new "Flight Academy" building, which will soon be built, will have considerably more! It was truly a remarkable trip. RAZBAM can be rightfully proud that the Naval Aviation Museum has chosen their creations to become part of their curriculum. Furthermore, they definitely want to use the RAZBAM A-6/EA-6 Series, and the A-7 Corsair Series, once they are completed!!!! Way to go, Ron Zambrano!!! Go Navy, and Go RAZBAM!!! Navy Chief

I grew up watching Don Knotts. Just another reminder that regardless of financial stature, or importance.....we all will go someday. One's mortality is brought to the forefront again. Don Knotts was a comedic genius. Navy Chief

Alphasim released the Crusader finally. Very, very nice looking aircraft. Have not even had the opportunity to fly it yet! Go NAVY! Navy Chief

To the Marines, I say, Happy Birthday! Hoorah! Navy Chief

Nice landing, shipmate. Go NAVAIR. Navy Chief

Ahoy all. Some of you will remember me, although it has been a while. Am spending most of my sim time with FS9 these days, but am considering firing up WOV and getting it up to speed. Things sure have changed from the Bio Hazard Central days, that is for sure! But I definitely like the looks of this site. GO NAVAIR! Navy Chief P.S. Have been assisting Ron Zambrano with material to recreate the T-2C Buckeye for CFS2 and FS9. Look closely at the pilot in the backseat. Yep, 'tis me!

Hey Fates, Well, as "fate" would have it, I have not been able to do much flying at all lately. The wife had surgery (nothing life threatening); but it meant that I had to do a lot of stuff 'round the home that she normally took care of. So for the time being, I have simply been downloading aircraft and other files for FS9; just waiting for the opportunity to load them. Is there a big online group who flies WOV and SF? Navy Chief