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Silent One, Try not loading your gun pod,,,not sure but,,,i don't think the Vigilante had gun pods in real life.... Hopefully Monty or someone will revamp the Vigilante,,cause it's one of my all time favorite planes.... I got it to trap on the carriers by editing the Data.INI [TailHook] entry to this: (the hook won't show,cause it's not animated) yet... ******************************************************************** [Tailhook] SystemType=ARRESTER_HOOK MaxDeflection=60.0 Retractable=TRUE DeployTime=1.0 ModelNodeName=tailhook ArmLength=2.9 ;2.16 AttachmentPosition=0.0,-8.59,-1.0

Hummm.... see what you mean, I checked several other missions,,& they are not that way,,(spaced out like that).. the mission seems to work ok... Did you try it? It takes you to a hostile air field....loaded with ak ak...

Thanks Capun, Got this info saved,,,i appreciate your time doin this,,it makes carriers operate much better... :)

Horah...Capun, Got it fixed,,thanks for your help. I checked all entrys in mission & CV-43 Data.ini,,made necessary changes as per your advise. A funny thing happened though,,,i experimented with the LaunchTime entry... changed it to LaunchTime=0.1 thinking it would make cat speed slower,,,but instead,,when i released brake to launch,,,i blacked out for a few seconds,,when i came to i was at 15,200 ft, & 1,200 kts inverted over the carrier....LOL... So i adjusted LaunchTime to 2.0..now my cat launches are perfect....for the Cougar... :) Here's the test msn. ******************************************************************** [MissionHeader] AircraftType=F-9J MissionMap=Taiwan MissionType=CAP StartDate=06/18/1958 StartTime=13:00 [Weather] WeatherType=BROKEN WeatherAlt=4000.0 WeatherThickness=500.0 HasHighLayer=False HighLayerAlt=8000 FogAmount=0.6 ContrailAlt=8000 StartWindSpeed=17.57222 WindGustingAmount=25.57222 [MissionData] FriendlyAirActivity=1 EnemyAirActivity=1 FriendlyAirDefenseActivity=1 EnemyAirDefenseActivity=1 PlayerMissionID=1 PlayerPositionID=1 MissionNumber=1 AdjustStartPosition=FALSE AdjustBaseWaypoint=FALSE [AircraftMission001] AircraftType=F-9J Name=Tampa FormationType=USFighter Texture=0 Squadron=-1 AircraftNumber=-1 Size=2 RandomChance=100 MissionType=CAP CarrierBased=TRUE ObjectiveID=0 RatingForSuccess=50 StartOnGround=TRUE Position=495364,656226,0 StartTime=0 Heading=90 Speed=15 Alignment=FRIENDLY AmmoPercent=100 FuelPercent=100 Loadout=AirtoAir TracerMixRatio=50 PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT TargetArea= Nation=USA Waypoint[01].Position=495364,656226,0 Waypoint[01].Speed=7.72 Waypoint[01].Size=200 Waypoint[01].Command=TAKEOFF Waypoint[01].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[02].Position=499915,678242,500 Waypoint[02].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[02].Size=200 Waypoint[02].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[02].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[03].Position=498735,679935,500 Waypoint[03].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[03].Size=200 Waypoint[03].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[03].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[04].Position=484914,677032,500 Waypoint[04].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[04].Size=200 Waypoint[04].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[04].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[05].Position=473959,671952,500 Waypoint[05].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[05].Size=200 Waypoint[05].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[05].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[06].Position=478678,663242,500 Waypoint[06].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[06].Size=200 Waypoint[06].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[06].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[07].Position=487274,659130,500 Waypoint[07].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[07].Size=200 Waypoint[07].Command=APPROACH Waypoint[07].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[08].Position=490982,657194,500 Waypoint[08].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[08].Size=200 Waypoint[08].Command=LAND_LINEUP Waypoint[08].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[09].Position=495027,655501,0 Waypoint[09].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[09].Size=200 Waypoint[09].Command=LAND_TOUCHDOWN Waypoint[09].Objective=FALSE [GroundMission001] GroundObjectType=CV-43 Name=USS Coral Sea FormationType=Single NavalObject=TRUE Carrier=TRUE ShipNumber= Size=1 RandomChance=100 ObjectiveID=0 RatingForSuccess=50 Position=495364,656226,0 StartTime=0 Heading=90 Speed=15 Alignment=FRIENDLY Nation=USA Loadout= [Waypoint[01].Position] 503286,653807,0= [Waypoint[01].Speed] 7= [Waypoint[01].Size] 1= [Waypoint[01].Command] WAYPOINT= [Waypoint[01].Objective] FALSE= Waypoint[01].Position=503286,653807,0 Waypoint[01].Speed=7 Waypoint[01].Size=1 Waypoint[01].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[01].Objective=FALSE

Thanks for your trouble Streak... I'll have to come by & get my butt flamed...

Hey PC, I tried to use the Essex & Korea terrain with BaD results. The Essex wants to levitate like a hovercraft,and the planes crash together.. This is a simple mission i did using the Enterprise6,F-9J Cougar,& Korea terrain. ******************************************************************** [MissionHeader] AircraftType=F-9J MissionMap=korea MissionType=STRIKE StartDate=06/18/1952 StartTime=13:00 [Weather] WeatherType=BROKEN WeatherAlt=4000.0 WeatherThickness=500.0 HasHighLayer=False HighLayerAlt=8000 FogAmount=0.6 ContrailAlt=8000 StartWindSpeed=17.57222 WindGustingAmount=25.57222 [MissionData] FriendlyAirActivity=1 EnemyAirActivity=1 FriendlyAirDefenseActivity=1 EnemyAirDefenseActivity=1 PlayerMissionID=1 PlayerPositionID=1 MissionNumber=1 AdjustStartPosition=FALSE AdjustBaseWaypoint=FALSE [AircraftMission001] AircraftType=F-9J Name=Tampa FormationType=USFighter Texture=0 Squadron=-1 AircraftNumber=-1 Size=2 RandomChance=100 MissionType=STRIKE CarrierBased=TRUE ObjectiveID=0 RatingForSuccess=50 StartOnGround=TRUE Position=341848,474075,0 StartTime=0 Heading=90 Speed=7.72 Alignment=FRIENDLY AmmoPercent=100 FuelPercent=100 Loadout=AirtoAir TracerMixRatio=50 PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT TargetArea= Nation=USA Waypoint[01].Position=341848,474075,0 Waypoint[01].Speed=7.72 Waypoint[01].Size=200 Waypoint[01].Command=TAKEOFF Waypoint[01].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[02].Position=327070,471013,500 Waypoint[02].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[02].Size=200 Waypoint[02].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[02].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[03].Position=319699,478066,500 Waypoint[03].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[03].Size=200 Waypoint[03].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[03].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[04].Position=315508,490513,500 Waypoint[04].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[04].Size=200 Waypoint[04].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[04].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[05].Position=324902,486987,500 Waypoint[05].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[05].Size=200 Waypoint[05].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[05].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[06].Position=333863,480556,500 Waypoint[06].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[06].Size=200 Waypoint[06].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[06].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[07].Position=337476,477859,500 Waypoint[07].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[07].Size=200 Waypoint[07].Command=APPROACH Waypoint[07].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[08].Position=339210,476407,500 Waypoint[08].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[08].Size=200 Waypoint[08].Command=LAND_LINEUP Waypoint[08].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[09].Position=341956,474125,0 Waypoint[09].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[09].Size=200 Waypoint[09].Command=LAND_TOUCHDOWN Waypoint[09].Objective=FALSE [GroundMission001] GroundObjectType=Enterprise6 Name=USS Enterprise "Dazzle Scheme" FormationType=Single NavalObject=TRUE Carrier=TRUE ShipNumber= Size=1 RandomChance=100 ObjectiveID=0 RatingForSuccess=50 Position=341848,474075,0 StartTime=0 Heading=90 Speed=7.72 Alignment=FRIENDLY Nation=USA Loadout=

Hi fellows, I stumbled across this link today,,thought it might be useful... :) ******************************************************************** http://gra.midco.net/mlgould/Jet%20Fighter...ighters.html#F9

Streakeagle, Me too,,especially the F-101B,F-102A, & F-106A... I was at a local annual airshow last weekend,,and they had a F-101B,F-8C,& F-14A static..Man i was in hog heaven... That F-101B is a big aircraft,,i hadn't seen one since the mid 1960's.

WOH!! break out the water ski's... ******************************************************************** [MissionHeader] AircraftType=A-4Q MissionMap=Desert MissionType=STRIKE StartTime=10:30:00 StartDate=05/08/1972 [MissionData] FriendlyAirActivity=1 EnemyAirActivity=1 PlayerMissionID=1 PlayerPositionID=1 MissionNumber=5123 AdjustStartPosition=FALSE AdjustBaseWaypoint=FALSE [Weather] WeatherType=SCATTERED WeatherAlt=2000.0 WeatherThickness=500.0 FogAmount=0.6 ContrailAlt=8000.0 StartWindDirection=180 StartWindSpeed=5.57222 WindGustingAmount=2.57222 [AircraftMission001] AircraftType=A-4Q Name=SHOWTIME FormationType=USFighter Size=1 RandomChance=100 MissionType=CAP ObjectiveID=5 RatingForSuccess=100 StartOnGround=FALSE Position=598000.000000,618000.000000,600.0 Heading=270.0 Speed=100.0 FuelPercent=25 Alignment=FRIENDLY CarrierBased=TRUE Nation=Argentina AircraftNumber=0 PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT Loadout=None Waypoint[01].Command=APPROACH Waypoint[01].Position=596000.000000,618000.000000,400.0 Waypoint[01].Size=1000.0 Waypoint[01].Speed=70.0 Waypoint[02].Command=LAND_LINEUP Waypoint[02].Position=594000.000000,618000.000000,200.0 Waypoint[02].Size=500.0 Waypoint[02].Speed=70.0 Waypoint[03].Command=LAND_TOUCHDOWN Waypoint[03].Position=592000.000000,618000.000000,20.0 Waypoint[03].Size=500.0 Waypoint[03].Speed=70.0 [GroundMission001] GroundObjectType=25DeMayo Name=ARA 25 De Mayo FormationType=Single Size=1 RandomChance=100 ObjectiveID=0 RatingForSuccess=100 Position=592000.000000,618000.000000,0.0 Heading=280.0 Alignment=FRIENDLY NavalObject=TRUE Carrier=TRUE Speed=30.0 Waypoint[01].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint01].Position=59200.00000,618000.00000,0.0 Waypoint[01].Size=100.00 Waypoint[01].Speed=30.00 Waypoint[02].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[02].Objective=TRUE Waypoint[02].Position=59500.00000,618000.00000,0.0 Waypoint[02].Size=100.00 Waypoint[02].Speed=30.00

Craig, Can you post the mission your using the De Mayo in,,an let's see why she's in dry dock..

Hi Craig, Go to your A-4Q Data.INI file and replace your TailHook lines with these... :) ******************************************************************** [Tailhook] SystemType=ARRESTER_HOOK MaxDeflection=45.0 Retractable=TRUE DeployTime=1.0 ModelNodeName=tailhook HookArmLength=2.07 AttachmentPosition=0.0,-1.12,-0.59

Been doing some practice traps on the Enterprise,off the Korean coast...F-9J... Watch the flack,,,it's brutal... :) ******************************************************************** [MissionHeader] AircraftType=F-9J MissionMap=korea MissionType=STRIKE StartDate=06/18/1952 StartTime=13:00 [Weather] WeatherType=BROKEN WeatherAlt=4000.0 WeatherThickness=500.0 HasHighLayer=False HighLayerAlt=8000 FogAmount=0.6 ContrailAlt=8000 StartWindSpeed=17.57222 WindGustingAmount=25.57222 [MissionData] FriendlyAirActivity=1 EnemyAirActivity=1 FriendlyAirDefenseActivity=1 EnemyAirDefenseActivity=1 PlayerMissionID=1 PlayerPositionID=1 MissionNumber=1 AdjustStartPosition=FALSE AdjustBaseWaypoint=FALSE [AircraftMission001] AircraftType=F-9J Name=Tampa FormationType=USFighter Texture=0 Squadron=-1 AircraftNumber=-1 Size=2 RandomChance=100 MissionType=STRIKE CarrierBased=TRUE ObjectiveID=0 RatingForSuccess=50 StartOnGround=TRUE Position=341848,474075,0 StartTime=0 Heading=90 Speed=7.72 Alignment=FRIENDLY AmmoPercent=100 FuelPercent=100 Loadout=AirtoAir TracerMixRatio=50 PilotTrainingStandard=EXCELLENT TargetArea= Nation=USA Waypoint[01].Position=341848,474075,0 Waypoint[01].Speed=7.72 Waypoint[01].Size=200 Waypoint[01].Command=TAKEOFF Waypoint[01].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[02].Position=327070,471013,500 Waypoint[02].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[02].Size=200 Waypoint[02].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[02].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[03].Position=319699,478066,500 Waypoint[03].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[03].Size=200 Waypoint[03].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[03].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[04].Position=315508,490513,500 Waypoint[04].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[04].Size=200 Waypoint[04].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[04].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[05].Position=324902,486987,500 Waypoint[05].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[05].Size=200 Waypoint[05].Command=ATTACK_POSITION Waypoint[05].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[06].Position=333863,480556,500 Waypoint[06].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[06].Size=200 Waypoint[06].Command=WAYPOINT Waypoint[06].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[07].Position=337476,477859,500 Waypoint[07].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[07].Size=200 Waypoint[07].Command=APPROACH Waypoint[07].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[08].Position=339210,476407,500 Waypoint[08].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[08].Size=200 Waypoint[08].Command=LAND_LINEUP Waypoint[08].Objective=FALSE Waypoint[09].Position=341956,474125,0 Waypoint[09].Speed=75.00 Waypoint[09].Size=200 Waypoint[09].Command=LAND_TOUCHDOWN Waypoint[09].Objective=FALSE [GroundMission001] GroundObjectType=Enterprise6 Name=USS Enterprise FormationType=Single NavalObject=TRUE Carrier=TRUE ShipNumber= Size=1 RandomChance=100 ObjectiveID=0 RatingForSuccess=50 Position=341848,474075,0 StartTime=0 Heading=90 Speed=7.72 Alignment=FRIENDLY Nation=USA Loadout=

Yeah Howling,i got mine sittin on a padded bar stool...it helps alot. You know when i bought the M$FF2,,i thought the force feedback motors would crap out,or give problems,,,i've had it for over 3 yrs,,and this thing is gettin stronger,,,it'll go 12 rounds wit ya & not break a sweat...

I know what your sayin,,mine jumped up off my stool,,,and tried to take over....i had to stare it down...lol.. You can unplug the power cord at the base,but it's like a limp noodle,,,i just turned down the forces low as they'll go,,,an got used to it. Don't get me wrong....i like the stick,,ive had it a long time and it's given me no trouble....it has a solid feel.,unlike some of these cheezy plastic sticks.

Present & accounted for...sir!

Hi zoogie, Im interested in FA too,but right now ive got three or four sims im playin.Ive got the original FA disk.but havent tried to install it since i built my new box.Try this.......http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/VNFAWING/ cheers :D

Hi all, Ive got some old TM RCS pedals,(game port connection).Also have MS FF2(usb) stick....question is will they work together?and if they will,how do i disable the rudder twist feature on the stick?my os is XP pro. thanks

GhostDog, I fired off a e-mail to TM,,ask if parts were available for their usb pedals,so maybe i could get a pot w/usb y cable.That would be to easy,,,LOL.Then i could adapt to old rudder pedals.I know i could buy a 250k linear pot from Raido Shack but dont know about usb cable.

GhostDog, I did some experimenting,the game port will reconize pedals,as long as i connect a serial joy in the Y cable,,,prob is that my FF2 is usb,,,cant use it wit TM pedals, too bad cause i really want some rudder pedals...These pedals are really nice. Can they be adapted to usb someway?or i would have to get a non usb joy....that would be a option,,,,,but what joy would be good,that didnt have twist rudder function? Ive got a old CH flight yoke,,it works wit the pedals...but im mostly a military pilot....i need a joy stick...heck even the C-17 has a joy stick to fly that big boy.

Hi GhostDog, Could u explain in detail how to make server adjustments?Ive seen host requesting people to connect at 28k,but didn't understand what they ment.. I have 56k dial-up,what is the purpose of connecting at 28k??and how do u do it? thanks,dfang

Hi all, Ive got the new patch,followed install distructions,BUT...i noticed a problem when sittin on the runway,external view(f5),any a/c,(and i tried em all in my hanger)Jumps like crazy,it's only the bottom 1/5th of the screen. After take off all is well,only on the runway external rear view.Has anyone experienced this effect? Ive got ati 9600pro 128/with cat 3.10 drivers.I tried 3.7's,same thing.Fooled with all in game graphic adjustments,same thing.Turned off aniso & fsaa,same thing. Also... ive got a M$ FF2 stick,is there anyway to turn off force feedback in game? i can turn it off in properties,but its still activated in game. Win XPpro Athlon 2200xp MSI KT4 ULTRA mb 1g pc2700 ddr ATI 9600pro 128 80g WD HD Any help appreciated....Thanks dfang

Navychief, Ive got a similar prob as i stated in another post.When im on the runway ready for take off,the plane is jittering all over the place,(looking from external view). Dont know why other than the new patch.Didn't do it with first patch.It happens all the time,and with all planes.When i start take off roll its fine ,it is fine while flying.Also i noticed that the planes can be sitting still and they have a wave motion,like their on a waterbed....LOL....Ive tried other video drivers,no luck. Ive got a ATI 9600 pro 128 runnin cat 3.10's. dfang

Hi, Just curious,does anyone use the Radlinker program for their Ati video cards? This program with its RadTabs interface allows more indepth video adjustments. Ive got it,an use it with my ATI 9600pro.There is a TCL adjustment under the DX tab in your display video settings after Radlinker & RadTabs is installed,make sure it is ENABLED with LOMAC,i found that if it was DISABLED,it was causing lock up,ctd's,poor fps.Just a suggestion.....to try.. XP pro ATHLON XP 2200 MSI KT4 ultra 1gig DDR 9600 pro 80 gig WD HD Ive got LOMAC runnin pretty good on my system,Im sure it will be better after the patch.I get 34 fps in cockpit with combat ,74 fps outside view flyin.on avg.Thats with the A-10....

DO, I pasted em in and now i got Burrrrrrrners....YES! They look REAL. Thank you for the effort. dfang :)

>Sony Tuckson You are correct,i was tryin to help the only way i knew how,based on the question.This sim has some quirkie little issues,a lot of which i don't understand,but putting that aside its nice to have some very experienced people like yourself to help us DOLTS along the way.... dfang