Thanks and minor issues

[CaptainCernick]

Hi all,

First post here! So let's introduce myself first a little. I am a Belgian university student (that might explain any grammatical or orthographical oddities you might find in this, and maybe future, posts . Oh yeah, I am also member of Bush Flying Unlimited, known under the same nickname there.
So let's get to business.
First of all, I'd like to thank Lynn and Bill Lyons for their gift to the Flightsim community. I was planning to buy the Goose once they "got back in business". You can imagine my surprise when I found them avaiable for download on a beautiful summer morning (not really a beautiful morning, but this sure made it! )
I downloaded most of the Custom Classics by now, and I have already spent many hours of fun on them. I would gladly have given my money for each one of them if they would still have been payware.
There are, however some minor issues with these addons. I've listed them below. Take note that they are only *minor* issues, and that I still love to fly each and every one of these planes.
Mr. or Mrs. Lyons, should you happen to read this, you guys are pure genius!

Classic Goose:

1. The gauge refresh rate in the VC is very slow compared to other planes (including other Custom Classics). This is my main issue, actually. The Goose would be my favorite if it's gauges would react smoother. It's quite frustrating to fly on instruments like this. Is there something I can do to make them smoother?
2. The external textures of "Cutter's Goose" seem blurry, compared with the other paints.
3. The Nose textures of "Cutter's Goose" appear grey from the VC, based on the external model, they should be white/red/black. The Avalon Airservice's nose appears blue like it should from the VC, however.
Admitted, the last two are only the result of my nitpicking, but I mentioned them anyway.

Golden Hawaii:

Trying to land on the Carrier, I flew (or fell, more like ) through the ship like it didn't exist and landed on a landing strip underneath the ship. It seems the landing strip is just placed a few feet to low, how can I change this?

Piper Tripacer:

(Currently my favorite!)
The hotspots in the VC for this plane work perfectly. On the exterior model, however my cursor doesn't seem to detect them (by changing into the pointing hand), or they don't exist. Do I need special software for them to work?

Thanks in advance, and again, my most sincere gratitude to Bill and Lynn Lyons,

CaptainCernick

Oh and by the way: I never flew with music on before and I like it very much! The right music along with the the great "old" cockpits, sceneries and periodic (air) traffic creates a complete journey back in time.
My suggestions: Pre-WWII Swing and Big Band (preferably old recordings of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorset, Benny Goodman,... ) for the Goose, S-43, Stinson,(...) and the Shadows for the Tri-Pacer, the Apache and the Challenger. (I don't know why I picked them, but there's something very atmospheric and relaxing about their music that fits perfectly in the cockpit of these planes.

[Admin]

captaincernick said:

Hi all,

First post here! So let's introduce myself first a little. I am a Belgian university student (that might explain any grammatical or orthographical oddities you might find in this, and maybe future, posts . Oh yeah, I am also member of Bush Flying Unlimited, known under the same nickname there.

Welcome to the Hangar

1. The gauge refresh rate in the VC is very slow compared to other planes (including other Custom Classics). This is my main issue, actually. The Goose would be my favorite if it's gauges would react smoother. It's quite frustrating to fly on instruments like this. Is there something I can do to make them smoother?

I don't think so. Some people had problems and others did not. The VC gauges were a work in progress, included many experiments and in many cases are unique. Bill may have something else to say, but I think what you see is what you get.

2. The external textures of "Cutter's Goose" seem blurry, compared with the other paints.
3. The Nose textures of "Cutter's Goose" appear grey from the VC, based on the external model, they should be white/red/black. The Avalon Airservice's nose appears blue like it should from the VC, however.
Admitted, the last two are only the result of my nitpicking, but I mentioned them anyway.

I can confirm that. Perhaps a clever repainter could touch up the proper texture

Golden Hawaii:
Trying to land on the Carrier, I flew (or fell, more like ) through the ship like it didn't exist and landed on a landing strip underneath the ship. It seems the landing strip is just placed a few feet to low, how can I change this?

One other person had that problem and I can't remember what caused it. Perhaps an AFCAD2 would fix it. Lets hope someone else with the problem has an answer

Piper Tripacer:
(Currently my favorite!)
The hotspots in the VC for this plane work perfectly. On the exterior model, however my cursor doesn't seem to detect them (by changing into the pointing hand), or they don't exist. Do I need special software for them to work?

The hotspots only work in the VC, not in the spot view. To use the outside hotspots you must leave the aircraft while in VC view. Active Camera makes that easy but is not needed. Check the PA22Read.htm for instructions on using the movement arrow gauge.

Oh and by the way: I never flew with music on before and I like it very much! The right music along with the the great "old" cockpits, sceneries and periodic (air) traffic creates a complete journey back in time.
My suggestions: Pre-WWII Swing and Big Band (preferably old recordings of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorset, Benny Goodman,... ) for the Goose, S-43, Stinson,(...) and the Shadows for the Tri-Pacer, the Apache and the Challenger. (I don't know why I picked them, but there's something very atmospheric and relaxing about their music that fits perfectly in the cockpit of these planes.

I like Fats Waller for the oldies. The Shadows? Cliff Richard's old band? Good pre-Long John Baldry stuff.

[CaptainCernick]

Welcome to the Hangar

Thanks! I'm already finding my way here pretty good. I love the spell checker, by the way! It turns out I've been writing "to practice" wrong my entire life!

I don't think so. Some people had problems and others did not. The VC gauges were a work in progress, included many experiments and in many cases are unique. Bill may have something else to say, but I think what you see is what you get.

I do hope I can change it! I just love that plane!

I can confirm that. Perhaps a clever repainter could touch up the proper texture

That would be nice, but I can definitely live with the original textures!

One other person had that problem and I can't remember what caused it. Perhaps an AFCAD2 would fix it. Lets hope someone else with the problem has an answer

If someone could give me some tips here, it would be greatly appreciated!

The hotspots only work in the VC, not in the spot view. To use the outside hotspots you must leave the aircraft while in VC view. Active Camera makes that easy but is not needed. Check the PA22Read.htm for instructions on using the movement arrow gauge.

Oh yes, of course! I always went to the spot plane view. Stupid me!

I like Fats Waller for the oldies.

Hadn't heard of him before! I'll check him out!

The Shadows? Cliff Richard's old band?

That's the one!

Good pre-Long John Baldry stuff.

I don't really know what you mean with "pre-Long John Baldry". But it sure is good stuff! ;D

[CaptainCernick]

bump?

[Admin]

I'm sorry, was there something unresolved?

Long John Baldry replaced Cliff Richard at the top of the Melody Maker Poll in the early 60's

[CaptainCernick]

admin said:

I'm sorry, was there something unresolved?

Well...yes. I was probing for some more opinions on these matters:

The gauge refresh rate in the VC is very slow compared to other planes (including other Custom Classics). This is my main issue, actually. The Goose would be my favorite if it's gauges would react smoother. It's quite frustrating to fly on instruments like this. Is there something I can do to make them smoother

Trying to land on the Carrier, I flew (or fell, more like ) through the ship like it didn't exist and landed on a landing strip underneath the ship. It seems the landing strip is just placed a few feet to low, how can I change this?

I'm sorry if I seemed a bit pushy. I'll let it rest if I don't get any answers now.

Tom said:

Long John Baldry replaced Cliff Richard at the top of the Melody Maker Poll in the early 60's

Oh right. Well, that was WAY before my time. ;D
I wish I was born earlier, the music that makes the top-10 today is just, well... unoriginal? overly loud? too commercial?

[Bill Lyons]

There is no way to improve the refresh rate on the Goose with out a total rebuild which isn't going to happen. There is a hardened deck on the carrier in Golden Hawaii which if you land properly will support the aircraft. If you land hard (crash) you will go through to the deck.

[CaptainCernick]

billlyons said:

There is no way to improve the refresh rate on the Goose with out a total rebuild which isn't going to happen.

Thanks for your reply! No problem, it's still a very fun aircraft to fly. Yesterday, I discovered Corky doesn't like rain! His face was no longer grinning foolishly at me, but rather fearful and when I clicked on him to listen what he had to say, he gave me hell for "not having listened to him" instead of his normal "remember when...". I loved that!

There is a hardened deck on the carrier in Golden Hawaii which if you land properly will support the aircraft. If you land hard (crash) you will go through to the deck.

;D Right, I'll try to land a bit softer next time!