RCAF_Dudley

Map the Scroll-Lock function to a convenient button on your joystick. Normally, I would use the Hat switch in Snap mode, but when you need Pan view, click and release your mapped joystick button to toggle to Panning mode. You can then Pan smoothly with the Hat switch and the view stays in position. To quickly get back to front & centre view, again click your mapped joystick button to toggle into Snap mode. Now quickly flip and release the Hat switch (in any direction) and the view Snaps back to front. Important Tip! The Pan mode is a bit too slow for combat. You can smooth Pan more quickly by editing the VIEWUI.XML file. At the top of this file under <ViewUI> the second item is RotationRate="1.2". (1.2 is my current value; the default value is much lower). Try 1.2 or a small incremental change and Save. You will now be much happier with the speed of smooth Hat switch panning. I am, however, a certified TrackIR addict. (Try to take it away and I'll go Charlie Sheen on you). I'm using an old TrackIR 3 with the Vector Expansion and the latest drivers. If you can score an older model 3 or 4 they are well worth it! Regards, Dudley

Sounds like a load of Tripe!!! (and that's a good thing!) Greetings Gents, I'll try to join in on your next Saturday session. I wanted to join the first one, but RL shot me down. I've loaded up the proper aircraft and will have to try a test connection soon. Regards, Dudley

Wow! I'm thrilled to win the tankard and I'm really honoured to fly with this group. There were some tough flights and many times we didn't make it back! Many thanks to Vasco and all who made these sessions such great fun. Regards,

Thanks for bringing this up. Signed!!! (I'm from Birkenhead)

To my ear, Pol's startup commands do sound Lancashire, but certainly not Scouse (Liverpool) and no trace of Scots. I'm from Birkenhead (across the Mersey from Liverpool), but transplanted to Canada at an early age. I've a lot of relatives still in Liddiepool and I can still do a "Ringo" that's gear. Canadians are lucky as we get mixed exposure to both U.S. and British media. It sometimes gives an interesting perspective.

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OK, I'll go for Full Realism, but it's going to be pretty dodgy with the enemy AI having much better eyesight. The TAC display compensates for that a bit and, as mentioned, allows for selecting targets, too. I've got my maps ready and I'll clean down my monitor. It's a neat challenge and I don't want the Off-liners thinking we have it easy.

I too am using an old TrackIR-3 Pro with the Vector Expansion (for 6DoF) and the Hat-Clip. I'm fairly satisfied with the operation (maybe I don't know any better!), so I'm not sure if the upgrade would be worth while. It would cost me $179 Cdn, then $50 for the Track-Clip, plus Tax (15%) and shipping.

I'll sign-up for some aerial abuse! I've just upgraded my CPU from Intel E6400 (2.13GHz) to an E8600 (3.33 GHz). I'll perhaps look into OverClocking; the E8600 is supposed to take 4.0 GHz fairly easily.

My HUD Gauges have recently lost resolution and now look fuzzy. The rest of the display is fine, but they remain grainy. Changing them or turning the gauges off and on doesn't fix it and I don't think it's my alcohol consumption. Does anyone have suggestions as to what files need to be replaced or checked to correct this? BTW: Merry Christmas All!

Thanks to the OFF Dev Team!!! I think they give tremendous value. An excellent product!

Hi Gents! I'd like to join in too. I have "Hat in the Ring" installed, but it's been almost a month since I've joined an OFF MP session, and I need to verify my files and config.

Hi, Due to circumstances, I haven't been able to join Vasco's Sunday Campaign for a few weeks. However, I'm trying to join, but can't connect to the game or to TS. Have the IPs changed? Please advise.

Thanks Ax!

Just bought it and have received the download code by email!!! Dudley

Hi Guys! Thanks for the sessions. Here's the photo from the Roland Recon mission: See you Sunday!

Hi, I still had the settings for Dutch's TS server on my list - just checked it and it's working for me Thanks!

I'm a Bumbling Bobcat! Same vintage as Uncleal too!

I'll try to join in!

I'll be there!!!

I'll certainly volunteer as target material I can confuse our honourable opponents with my inept flying style!!!

Hi, I have scaled down the photos and I can now load and post them successfully. So, as I was saying... I recently had the opportunity to visit the Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI), which is on University Ave. in Toronto. The RCMI displays many items from Canada's notable military history. In the their aviation section, is a display case showing remnants from Manfred von Richthofen's Fokker DR1 Triplane. I took the following photos of these items as I thought they might be of interest. I've also included the descriptive text that's next to these items in the display. The display case in the RMCI: Provenance of von Richthofen seat, fuselage fabric, wingtip in Museum collection. In 1920, Captain Arthur Roy Brown, D.S.C.* presented the seat and fabric to the Canadian Military Institute. (After Brown obtained the fabric from the Fokker Triplane, his squadron mates ripped out the the cross center, signed their names to a white linen panel, and fixed it to the cross center. The names are still visible today). Brown also had the wingtip, and gave it to his friend, then-Lieutenant-Colonel William "Billy" Bishop, V.C., D.S.O.*, M.C., D.F.C. In 1968, Bishop's son Arthur presented the wingtip to the Royal Canadian Military Institute. Generation of Institute members, their guests, and professional reasearchers have studied the von Richthofen seat, fabric, and wingtip.

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Hi, I recently had the opportunity to visit the Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI), which is on University Ave. in Toronto. The RCMI displays many items from Canada's notable military history. In the their aviation section, is a display case showing remnants from Manfred von Richthofen's Fokker DR1 Triplane. I took the following photos of these items as I thought they might be of interest. I've also included the descriptive text that is next to these items in the display. The display case in the RMCI: Hmmm... sorry - having problems uploading the photos - I'll have to try again.

Manfred von Richthofen's Fokker Triplane Wingtip, 21st April 1918. A lifting surface of the Fokker Triplane. This is the middle or lower starboard wingtip of von Richthofen's Fokker Triplane. Wingtip reveals Fokker Triplane construction. Fokker Triplane wings were built around light, strong plywood/spruce box spars. Plywood leading edges, ribs, and stiff wire trailing edges gave the wings their shape. I thought some might be interested in the construction of the wing, so took multiple photos of the section. Personal comment on the wingtip: The wingtip is described as being from the middle or bottom wing. I find it curious that the trailing edge of the wingtip is concave. This suggests to me that the section might really be from the top wing with the concave edge being for the aileron. The Fokker Triplane only had ailerons on its top wing. However, I am an amateur. Perhaps others more knowledgable can correct me.