291672021 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET fsdt Cenc) Pree om earn) aw 2 may FSrenmTeam forum > General Category > Unofiial F/A38 Acceleration Pack board > FSXBA F/A-18C HORNET «= previous next» ages: (1123 oe » Teersepesbr i, BIW dt AM» —_ 2018 FSX BLUE ANGELS F/A-18C HORN es DEVELOPER NOTES: LATEST NEWS: “16 SEP 2038: Hey everyone. Just a quick update. First of all, thanks for al ofthe sound feedback onthe latest sme quickly apparent that although much has been added tothe jet, It stl srt quite ready for re are stil many things to fix ane tweak. Because of that, I'm going to re-title ths 18.4 a© 2 ‘version for those to check out and test and re-name the 18.3 as the latest stable release unt I get the 18.4 smoothened out. Thanks again everyone for the Support and understanding -31 AUG 2018: Hey everyone. Iknow its been @ while and alte quiet, but I assure you steady progress has been ‘mace on the jet, This update comes with a fair amount of fixes for noted problems as wel 38.9 few new features, particular the TACPACKers, A LOT of coding rework was done on this version, o {have to warn you that there may be'a few new bugs in tis version compared to older ones. But this version ls definitely @ push forward none-the less, New RADAR & Forwara Looking InfraRed (FLIR) Display, www fscreamteam.convforumindex.phpltope.18514.msg117675.himiimsg17675 ry291672021 FSXBA FIA-18C HORNET New Helmet Mounted Display (HM) New features include 1. RADIOS: lot of work has been done on revamping both the COM and NAV radios to have better functionality The new radios allow both VORTAC Fregs as well 25 TACAN channels to be entered and tunes. ILS needles and CRS arrows have been fixed as well. This indludes both land and carier ops. = euith the new radios, please note that you will have to first turn on the NAV & ILS radios before you can set frequencies, This is done by using the ON/OFF button located at the bottom of the UFC, opposite of the AP button. The ON/OFF status ofthe racio is indicated in the seratchpad as "ON" for on and "OF" for eff.** 2. AUTOPILOT: Autopilot functionality has been adjusted. Stil working on it though 3. TACPACK Stores Management System (SMS) (TACPACK ONLY): Both the SHS display and Fire contol system has been redone to closer match the real deal and for smoother and more consistent operation. User now has the option to select between HI and LO gun rate via DDI display. Framework has been set up for future weapon deployment options and details 4. DDI Menu Layout: New DDI Meru hierarchy has been implemented. Displays are now divided into two primary menu pages, the “TAC” page that dsp all tactical related cleplays, an the "SUPT" for support related aplays "The user can switch Between TAC and SUPT menus by fst pressing MENU at the bottom center of the DDI and then pressing MENU again to switch from one to another. Please not that "MENU" lttering changes to local zulu me (ninutes and seconds) once airborne, Menu functionality however, stil remains tne same. www fscreamteam.convforumindex.phpltope.18514.msg117675.himiimsg17675 22291672021 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET 5. RADAR WARNING RECEIVER (RWR) (FSX TACPACK ONLY): New RADAR Warning Recelver (RW) has been Implemented on the circular scope just below the right DDI. As most of you know, I's purpose is to warn of incoming threats by displaying icons on the display based on the azimuth of the treat and prorty, which determines which ring in which the threat is displayed. Although functional, this new feature i stl Being tweaked 6. Electronic Warfare (EW) (FSX TACPACK ONLY): Also new and using the same logic asthe RWR, is the new Electronic Warfare (EW) Page which shows same info a RWR but on ODI along with Cnaff/lare status and option to arm Jammer. The EW page can be selected by selecting the "EW" option on the TAC mend. 7, Forward Looking Inra Red (FLIR) Display: New (and basic) Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) capability added to the Jet, Please nate that iis n ks Infant stages of development currently, and has the following restrictions: “Tha FLIR display only shows on the Right DDE due to coding limitations from VRS. “Both the ASQ-228 must be selected from the Payload Manager (Shift + 7) and the FLIR switches much be on for the Gisplay to be shown. The switches are located on the right, rear panel (where your right hip would be) “Basic functionalty has been bull Into the clsplay such as contrast, brightness, 200m and polarization. These ‘options are displayed on the right DDI within the FLIR Display. “Currently, te FLIR camera Is set to automaticaly point to whatever ground contact you have selected on your RADAR trrough the use of the "TUP" ond "TON" options. There fs na option ta independently move or slew the camera as ofthis time, 8. Helmet Mountee Display (HMD) (FSX TACPACK ONLY): Just as new for the jet is again, a very basic Helmet Mounted Display. As of now, it just displays basic HUD info. The HMD can be activated and deactivate by clicking on ‘the small knob tiled “HMD® located just above the stripped “SPIN RCVY" switch, which can be found an the right side ofthe right DO 9. FUEL SYSTEM: New fuel system actualy takes into account whether or not external fuel tanks are hung om the jet and adds/subtracts fuel accoringly 410, TMAP RADAR (TACPACK ONLY): New TMAP Radar installed on the aircraft that brings better capability for ‘TACPACK operations. Werking modes include a basic Arto Air Moda, az well as HAP, GMT and SEA Aro Ground Modes. Please note the following with this new RADAR: “Tracks a maximum of 8 targets ata tme, depending on which mode is selected. RWS (AA), MAP (AG), GMT (RG) land SEA (AG) modes all track up to 8 contacts simultaneously, TWS (AA) tracks up to 4 contacts at once, while ST (a) racks onl one. Contacts shown can be cycled through by pressing the TUP and TDN options located onthe right side ofthe display, ‘Once selected, a bracket ill appear around the contact, as well asthe contacts altitude (in thousands ef feat), airspeed (In mach) anda tall ndicating the heading in which the contact is headed. 411, FCS RESET BUTTON: The FCS Reset button on the left panel is now functional. Once pressed, all ofthe Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Devices tnat controls the aircraft's Flight Control System (FCS) are ‘momentary blankee ang reset. This is useful for uncommanded pite, roll or yaw ascllations encountered wile In Might where the FCS stats to go wonky. 12, TEXTURES: Updated cockoit and canopy textures, Thanks Kea and Ed! Well those are the biggles. Gunch of other smaller fixes and adds. Big thanks goes to Corrado, Dine Cattaneo, Pat (PhantormTweak), Kea and Ed forall the updates, textures, help and testing! [As usual 1'm always open for comments, discoveries, recommendations and feedback, I've provides an autoinstaller this time, Should be easier and more straightforward to instal. Ado. usual...don" ask about the Dela (two-seater) version. 2018 FSX BLUE ANGELS F/A-18C HORNET LATEST FSX VERSION DOWNLOAD LINK: FSXBA F/A-18C Hornet ver. 18.3 link (as of 5 MAY 2018): hiips://crve.coosle.comyopen? [elwptiajyaaudexOMK™VLavrGOkoa2)M LATEST P3DV4 VERSION DOWNLOAD LINK: FSXBA F/A-18C Hornet ver. 18.3 link (as of 5 MAY 2018): hi:ps://srive.goosle.com/open?id ALNFNDYEIVEERMLEVARSA PREVIOUS FSX VERSION DOWNLOAD LINKS: FSXBA F/A-18C Hornet ver. 17-31 Ink (as of 5 SEP 2017): https//@rivesgoogte-comfite//0B3S03 wT -PRZemdlb0ZiVTo4aUki view?usp=crivesdk PREVIOUS P3Dv4 VERSION DOWNLOAD LINKS: FSKBA F/A-18C Hornet ver, 18.2 lnk (as of 4 APR 2018): hitps//drive.gooale.com/open? Ie tckPVay_yatzlWKEveSZ2hEmarTkS9t FSKBA F/A-I8C Homet ver. 18.1 lnk (as of 4 MAR 2018): https//crive.gooale.com/open? ld=tSminVagsNYipHVa)q)oqlValexan “SD LATEST PROTOTYPE/TEST VERSION DOWNLOAD LINK: FSXBA F/A-18C Hornet ver. 18.4 (FSX) ink (as of 31 AUGUST 2038): hips //crive.goodle.com/open? ideQndy2uidzozernotn2uWsSsGlorBiyeh FSXBA F/A+18C Hornet ver. 18.4 (P3Dv4)link (as of 31 AUGUST 2018): hitos://d"ve.qo00le.com/open? ww fscreamteam.convforumindex.phpitope.16514.msq117675.himitmsg'17675 a2221612024 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET FF6uaVVGDKpSPRAWKSDSYM--chF_LkyO [A BUNCH OF CHANGES since the 16.1 release! Changes include, but certainly not mite t ALECS& Flight Characteristice: Thanks goes out to ORION end ROY HOLMES for ther help here! UA & PA Mode Blending: In the provious model, there was a notching or jerking that would occur when flight Control logic was transitioning from Powered Approach to Up and Away, or vice versa. This has since been remedied ‘thanks to ORION. The system naw smoathly transitions from ane mode to the other If laps and gear are lowered ‘at approximately the same time, the system wil automaticaly trim the jet to 8.1 once alrspeed is within 30 KIAS of {elebtated lancing speed. Once automaticaly se to 8.1, the lll fee fo reset the trim as he/she sees Tt ge land flaps are lowered at ciferent times, the autotri to'8.1 will not occur and the plot is free to set the trim as he/she'sees ft. AUTO FLAP operation has been tweaked to better account for variances in the aircrat’s speed ww fscreamteam.comforumindex phpftopic.18514.msg117675.htmitmsg 17675221612024 FSXBAFIA-18¢ HORNET ~-Avallable for P3Dva: In adction to the aforementioned, ORION has recomplled the FCS-Al to work for P3Dv4 as well Unfortunately, avionics stl do not work. Recoding avionics in current in progress. Engine Performance Update: Working with ROY HOLMES, we were able to mare accurately reflect engine performance at both low altitude (sea lev) and at high alstuce (36,000 fe) 2. 3D MODEL; Because ofthe great work and contributions of CORRADO and KEA, we have made some long awaited and significant strides inthe project regarding both the 3D model of the Jet and TACPACK integration. ‘Because of thelr work, we were able to accomplish the Following... yyload Configurator: A payload configurator is now available forthe jet! Although it works Jets (except for the ww fscreamteam.comforumindex phpftopic.18514.msg117675.htmitmsg 17675 siz291672021 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET Blue Angel variants) with or without TACPACK, you will need TACPACK in order to release the missles, bombs oF Fockets. The configurator is accessible by pressing SHitt+7. You will need to elick the "GUNS ONLY” option In ‘order to show the pylons, then you can simply click on which stores you want on the Jet, though stores Weight hasnt Been adjusted for non TACPACKed aifcaf, drag is, You should notice that more power Is required to fly equivalent airspeeds depending on what you have attached tothe jt. --Weapons Viewable From Inside Cockpit ‘rdnanes from inside the cockpit a well! In adeition to seeing ordnance from the exterior, you can now see the Viewable In Multiplayer: Tal hook, Wing fld and Refueling Probe from other FSKBA F/A-1BC Hornets are all nom visible in mutiplayer ue Angels Gloss Textures: High gloss textures have been implemented on the Blue Angels variants ofthe jet thanks to CORRADO. www fscreamteam.convforumindex.phpltope.18514.msg117675.himiimsg17675 wz291672021 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET ALAVIONICS: We are currently starting the lengthy and painful process of transitioning the avionics ofthe aircraft irom those used on the Acceleration F/A-18. Ths is mainly due to the incompatibllty of the exsting avionics with newer versions of P3D and Flight Sim World andthe increasing functionalty of the jet that needs tobe integrated Into the Jet's avionics. ~-SMS Page: A new SMS page has been upgraded, s0 that players can now see what stores they have loaded on the aircraft n addition to having the ably to select and arm the ordnance that Uiey would Ike to employ for these wo hhave TACPACK installed. This now page is avallale by pressing the "MENU" button at the bottom of the Left or Right DDI, then pressing the Button next to "SM =-FCS Page: Anew SMS page has also been added as well, Itreflects the basic FCS readouts for the fight contol Surfaces, It can be accessed by pressing the "MENU" button and then pressing the bottom buttan on the right alum of buttons on the left oF right DDI (FCS option is nt labeled on MENU page) “ENG RPM Readout: Engine MILand Afterburner RPM has been adjust to better reflect throughout alituce envelope ~-Carrier Landing & Refueling Gauges: Now automatically pop up when ether the hook is lowered or the probe Is extended respactively. The Carrer Landing Gauge has been reorganized to better work and display in cnyunchon with otner gauges. “FCS Gauges: The two FCS gauges that were originally assigned to Shit-+7 and Shift+9 have been consolidated and assigned to shifts www fscreamteam.convforumindex.phpltope.18514.msg117675.himiimsg17675 ma291672021 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET ~-Audio Warnings: Thenks to RAZOR, new aul watnings have been added such as “Roll Left/Right” warnings Which are transmitted when the aircraft is ata low atuce with excessive bank, a radio chime has been added once the battery is ture on, and updated audio warning cycle has been incluced with s triggered by the "LIGHT TEST ssiteh on the right pane! “Thanks to the contributions of GROOM LAKE SIMULATIONS and afew others, we now have over 80 great textures for the jtst nh tun 5 sel, wt, oo. mu here are still afew things that we are working on that we know are messed up. Those include: ANIMATIONS: Throughout our work on the 30 models some animations were est such as the Theotle Cutoff ‘animations, Working to get those working again, “AVIONICS IN P3Dv4: As mentioned earlier, many ofthe avionc dsplays are ne longer functioning in the new, 64 bie FSX based simulators such as P3Dv4 and FSW. We have starced the process of updating the aviones so that they will eventually work on those platforms. Currently no ETA en when they will be complete tough, www fscreamteam.convforumindex.phpltope.18514.msg117675.himiimsg17675 ane291672021 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET “FIRE CONTROL: Although the fre control system does work for TACPACK, there are sil some glitches here and there, Stil working to Mx. ADDITIONAL FUEL WITH DROP TANKS: Stil working on being able to have adéltional fuel when adding drop tanks, |S usual, Ifyou see anything, report it! 1 be out of pocket for major changes forthe next couple of months, but wil get back to It once Im able. Thanks! Version 17.1.31 Addresses the fllowing: 4, Tallhook for Fleet Version: Clicking on Talhook in Virtual Cockot of Fleet Jet now functional 2, Tallhook/Probe Issue for Blue Angels Version: Talhook and Refueling Probe now work correctly In Blue ‘Angels variant. Wing fold sil an issue. 3. Updated Textures: All textures have been updated to inclide air intake and pylon graphic details, -and NO, T have NO updates or info on the Delta/Two-Seater version, so don't ask.. ae te Sepamber 16,208, 09:31:15 By ee» Prout Re: FSXBA F/A-18C HORNET O_Ereetv a on Setene 10,2019, 9626976 > 1 update this post with any NOTAMS or FAQs regarding the FCS gauge too, Pr oon PhantomTweak Re: FSKBA F/A-18C HORNET heehee nephy #2 on Sots 19,2017, 08027 AM» Stil loving this latest version. It gets better and better. Stil afew minor things need to be fixed, but other than that. dim hope you havea great PCS experince, I doest seem hardly 0 month age You PSs te Howal Enjoy your time in a Lots of tourty kinds spots to see thee, History up the yi-yang.- Hope you amily does wal too. Looking forward to seeing You back hard at work on this increible bir, No rest forthe wear, is hers? Cron: Good to hear from you. Seems Ike i's been a whe. 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The link above points to a marual install net the auto installer Not sure Jimi Intended to link to the manual install or auto install. ust FY Pr oone 5) Re: FSXBAF/A-18C HORNET D_ Satya one Sptemoer 38,2017, 04536 Pa ‘Should be fixed now. Thanks forthe heads up. aim Pr sont ocak nda He Dont Links fo 5) Re: FSXBAF/A-18C HORNET D_ reat a one Septaer 38,2027, 05:08:35 Pa bis, oe yu haves ret PS expan dwt sem asl # or age you PS Hawa Eloy rte a Lat of oity Kd fase ete ny nr. “Thanks for the good words Pat! Pron FSehe ogee 5) Re: FSXBA F/A-18C HORNET D—_Srwty on Seatonaer 25,2017, 021640 AM» Wow, tough duty going from Hawa to Italy, uess 1 was in the wrong rate/branch or alr wing guys just dont have it 13s good a5 we tought! Looking forward to more Tacpack testing n the future with ths model. Br one Re: FSXBAF/A-18C HORNET D_SReany 27 oe Set 25,2027, 07382616» f My pleasure! fen Go sa Yo Fvas Sa sem sh Wargo wT DoH ER COT TT REGO ROTO OD Ton’: want to Rear about Ii Twas stuck in YUNA, a place I despise, for 7 of my 10 years. And I was on Get for 6 rmonts of my last year, which was in beautiful Beaufort by the Sea. My frst 2 were In Millington, TN, going o school. And a ite time in I Toro, CA, malting for PCS assignment. ‘Then t went bock to Yuma, after I got out, For another 20 years Hated every minute, but 1 had property by then, and a family to raise, so T stuck it out ‘So yeah, T understand "Wrong rate or aiwing"! www fscreamteam.convforumindex phpltope.16514.msq117675.himitmsg17675 sore221612021 trp tore dex oldpop Razgriz PhantomTweak FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET sims lucky. He's goin to see some beautiful places, and already has. My father was @ UAL pilot, and we did a lot of traveling 2s I was growing up. More than the rest of my Ife Have fun all Back to the wonderful aircratt Pato Pr sont Re: FSXBA F/A-18C HORNET © _Eiegty ton ono 35,77, 10:2644 2» Some of the cockpt sounds don’t work for me In P3Dv4, for example the high AOA sound, AOA.wav. 1 defintely had at least some more sounds working in P3DV3 and years ago In FSX. Also I'm getting a ot of tal wagging withthe udder with this current version (17.1.31). Regardless, great work on this Jet! Los te Sepamber 25,2017, 02:59:56 by Race» Pr Lognt Re: FSXBA F/A-18C HORNET D _Tiegay ts ont ese 9087 087350 AM» ‘Awesome, Can't walt to test this out, Thanks... Pr ogont _RELFSKBA F/A-18¢ HORNET ust install newest ver of FALBC In P3DVA. Attempted to follow all the “fixes forthe 64 bt system But stil no ODIs Is that normal for this stage of development? Pr so > RELFSKBA F/A-18C HORNET ‘hep #11 on: Noveter 02 2017, 10:33:03 14 a eve vec TIRE nO ets in ARTE TE GE BRS DOT, ERTS ET Believe 0 for now Prone TRAV RI Se host O07 Bon at 1s there a way for me to change the blackout effect, or raise the Grlimit where it occurs in the cfg? Doing a loop at 5 G and everything goes black, stays lke that uncomfortably long. Ts this supposed to be realistic? Woule also like to change the in-cockpit turbine sound or lack of, there is no change of pitch with thattle changes. Sounds great outside the alrraf. Br oone REL ESKBA F/A-18C HORNET hep #23 on: Never 03,2017, 1:57:33 PH [As to whether you can alter the in-bult G effect: No, there's no way I ever heard about to change the effect ofthe values tnere-of, {sto the cockpit turbine soune: Yes you can. I believe you need to elther edit the turbine's wav fle, or the sound.cf ile Inthe Plane’s Sound fader. I'l check up an that some more and let You know mare a8 soon as I can, (047 Tim no sounds exper, but heck, can't hurt to learn new stuf Pato Late Eat: 0%, 1 figured it out. There are two things you can do. Whichever you prefer. The easy, simple thing to do Is to 90 to Settings>Sound> Cockpit, and run the sider up a mays. See what effect tnat has. It's enough, then you're 0d t0 go, Inet, wel, Second way you can do iis to get into the sound.cfg and change some settings, Ifyou want to try that, I can show you what naads to be done, but I suggest the slder method frst. MUCH easier and Simpler. Pato “Last Et: Movernber 04,2017, 07:28:42 AM by Phantom Tweak > Pr tosoed ww fscreamteam.comforumindex phpftopie.18614.msg117676.htmitmsg 17675 sane291672021 FSXBA FIA-18¢ HORNET armenius C) Re: FSKBA F/A-18¢ HORNET cna D_ Shanty ete on Novem 2017, 260360» “Turing up the sound ln the issue. It sounds lke @ monetone APU inthe cockpit, nt Ike I'm strapped onto 2 04's I would like to hear the change In engine tone anc pitch when modulating the throttles. View outside the arerat sounds areat, t would just have to be less volume inthe cockpit. I would lke to change the sound.cf, Just fant tel which section of what valves to change. Back to the G effect ise, What is going on here? Is no one else perplexed by this? Has the F-18 been downgraded toa 5G limit, or is this some Blue Angels customized setting because they don't wear G-suts, I black out atthe top (of my loop, stays that way for £0 seconds until the jt completes the loop and is heading back up the vertical. Tve been reading about this F-18 for quite some te, with all he work dane and experts contrbuting tothe fight macel. But tis. beyond words. frankly Br goes caw) << previous next» Dump => Unocal F/A8 Aceteravon Pe board |(g0] www fecreamteam.convforumindex.phplopc.18514.msq117675.himitmsg17675 sane