Just got myself Flight Simulator 2004

[shamandgg]

Hi. Im totally new in here.
I'm comming from the Flanker community.
(Su-27 Flanker 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 .. and now the newest version (3rd) of them all Lock On: Modern Air Combat (known before as Flanker: Attack)

Okey so. I've installed FS 2004, played with it a bit. I downloaded myself C-17 Globemaster, because that's the bird I'd like to fly the most - for now.

My question is.
What plug-ins/addons/texture replacements/special effects etc etc... utilities../damage models/crash models etc etc
should I download to get myself at the top

please don't give me names to any half-solutions, weak plugins
Just the BEST ONES
I'll really apreciate it. The file library is huge, and I don't want to waste my time testing them all.

I'm not a computer moron, I can install everything and make it work/ and learn how to use it. Just give me names to all the best things a power-user MUST OWN
to get the best playability, realism, sound, eye-candy..  8)

[Scottler]

Assuming your system can handle it, I'd definitely recommend Bill Lyon's water textures.  Google it and you'll find it easily.

[jeeper767]

I'm new to FS9 too. Will the water texture mod work ok on a 2.6gig 512RAM system?

[Delta_]

It depends on your GFX card aswell.

[Fly2e]

Welcome shamandgg!
I am sure you will enjoy century of flight. There are so many great add ons, I don't know where to start! I will start by moving this to a forum where people might be able to suggest what you are looking for!
Welcome to Simviation!!  ;D

Dave

[shamandgg]

Thanks for warm welcome

Ok, that's what far I got.

Because I'm aiming for C-17, I already got myself Project Open Sky Boeing C-17 Globemaster III with updated 3d model (Boeing C-17.mdl 2001-12-28 )
And soundpack Unfortunately flaps are unrealistic ones, and I have to change it. And engine sounds have crackling issues (in the sound loop). I'll have to edit it myself I guess. Couldn't find any other sound pack.

I also lack panel for C-17, can anyone help me find it?
and virtual cockpit if it is possible

[ozzy72]

You could port the FS2002 cockpit into the FS9 model without any problems, its available here at http://www.simviation.com/fs2002panels3.htm
As for the VC, alas you can't add one, its part of the basic model

Ozzy

[shamandgg]

So by editing the basic .mdl file, you can create virtual cockpit, right ?

EDIT: Okey, I've downloaded and installed that panel you told me. It looks great. However altgps.gau crashes my FS9 (FS2004).