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Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby Modlerbob » Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:53 pm

I am sure I had this plane loaded a while back. It still appears in the simobjects/airplanes directory but does not show up on the choice of airplanes list. I went in and deleted it and came back to simviation and downloaded it again from this listing (This is an Upgrade Of Kazunori Ito's FS2002/2004 A-4C for FSX compatability). It says it is upgraded to FSX. Still it does not appear on my list of aircraft.
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Re: Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby pete » Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:43 pm

Think you are talking about this
http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1 ... &x=18&y=10


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Re: Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby pete » Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:57 pm

Works OK. Find it under McDonnell Douglas


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Re: Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby Modlerbob » Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:53 pm

Thanks, I downloaded it again and for some reason when it unzipped it didn't create an A-4C Skyhawk directory. This time I created the directory myself and unzipped the contents into it. Works OK now, but I noticed the main gear tires sit about a foot above the surface of the runway. Does anyone know what I need to adjust in the config file?
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Re: Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby Modlerbob » Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:04 am

I searched the aircraft cfg file and found the correct variable to adjust. The height of the main gear wheels was set at -8.0. After a little experimenting I found that a setting of -7.2 put the tires in contact with the runway surface.
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Re: Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby pete » Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:44 am

That's good info thanks.

Do you mind if I add your edits as a fix for the file?


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Re: Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby Modlerbob » Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:26 pm

pete wrote:That's good info thanks.

Do you mind if I add your edits as a fix for the file?


Thanks :)

Sure, how do I post the file?
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Re: Can't get the A-4C Skyhawk to load

Postby Modlerbob » Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:15 pm

here's the contents of the file. The bold numbers are what I changed.
[fltsim.0]
title=A-4C Skyhawk U.S.NAVY Clean
sim=A-4C Skyhawk
model=USN
panel=
sound=
texture=VA144
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer=McDonnell Douglas
ui_type=A-4C SkyHawk
ui_variation=VA-144 Road Runners
description=C type is the first model by whom the nose is extended to supplement the lack of an all-weather ability with incomplete radar, and the APG-53 radar for navigation/air-to-surface distance measurement is installed here. \nAJB-3 bombing calculation system, the TPQ10 ground control blindness bombing system, an autopilot, and various devices such as the angle of attack instruction machines are added at the same time and the improvement of the ability is aimed at. \nAnd it equipped with the ejection seat where the escape by the low sky had been enabled. \n\nby Kazunori Ito\n KzIT16643VT@aol.com\n

[fltsim.1]
title=A-4C Skyhawk U.S.NAVY with Tank
sim=A-4C Skyhawk
model=USN_T
panel=
sound=
texture=VA163
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer=McDonnell Douglas
ui_type=A-4C SkyHawk
ui_variation=VA-163 Saints CAG
description=C type is the first model by whom the nose is extended to supplement the lack of an all-weather ability with incomplete radar, and the APG-53 radar for navigation/air-to-surface distance measurement is installed here. \nAJB-3 bombing calculation system, the TPQ10 ground control blindness bombing system, an autopilot, and various devices such as the angle of attack instruction machines are added at the same time and the improvement of the ability is aimed at. \nAnd it equipped with the ejection seat where the escape by the low sky had been enabled. \n\nby Kazunori Ito\n KzIT16643VT@aol.com\n

[General]
performance= Height: 15'5.5" 4.7 m \n Wingspan: 26' 6" 8.0 m \n Length: 42' 7.5" 12.9 m \n Wingarea: 260.0 sq ft 24.1 sq m \n\n Empty Weight: 10,740 lb 4,870 kg \n Gross Weight: 24,499 lb 11,111 kg \n Max Weight: 24,500 lb 11,111 kg \n\n No. of Engines: 1 \n Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J52-P-408A \n Thrust (each): 11,200 lb 5,079 kg \n\n Max Speed: 670 mph 1,078 km/h 582 kt \n
Category=airplane

// ------------

[contact_points]
//0 Class
//1 Longitudinal Position
//2 Lateral Position
//3 Vertical Position
//4 Impact Damage Threshold
//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6 Wheel Radius
//7 Steer Angle
//8 Static Compression
//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio
//11 Extension Time
//12 Retraction Time
//13 Sound Type
//14 Damage speed
//15 Fail speed
// -----0----1-----2-----3----4-----5----6-----7---8-----9---10----11---12-13--14-15--
point.0= 1, 9.0, 0.0, -9.0, 3574, 0.0, 0.6, 45, 0.55, 0.1, 0.9, 4.0, 4.0, 0, 0, 0
point.1= 1, -3.9, -6.0, -7.2, 3574, 1.0, 0.4, 0.0, 0.30, 0.4, 0.8, 4.0, 4.0, 2, 0, 0
point.2= 1, -3.9, 6.0, -7.2, 3574, 2.0, 0.4, 0.0, 0.30, 0.4, 0.8, 4.0, 4.0, 3, 0, 0

static_pitch= 7.00
static_cg_height= 6.900
gear_system_type=0

[Brakes]
parking_brake = 1
toe_brakes_scale = 3.0
differential_braking_scale= 0.0

[launch_assistance]
launch_bar_pivot=9.0, 0.0, -8.0
launch_bar_lug= 9.9, 0.0, -9.8

[TailHook]
tailhook_length = 4.0
cable_force_adjust= 1.0
tailhook_position = -14.0, 0.0, -1.1

// ---

[Views]
eyepoint=8.858000,0.000000,2.244000

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
//6=taxi light, 7=recognition light, 8=wing light, 9=logo light
// Z, X, Y
light.0=3, -1.80, 0.00, 2.72, fx_navred ,
light.1=2, -1.80, 0.00, 2.72, fx_strobe ,
light.2=3, -5.09, -3.51, -2.79, fx_navred ,
light.3=2, -5.09, -3.51, -2.79, fx_strobe ,

light.4=3, -5.58, 13.29, -1.21, fx_navgre ,
light.5=2, -5.58, 13.29, -1.21, fx_strobe ,
light.6=3, -5.58, -13.29, -1.21, fx_navred ,
light.7=2, -5.58, -13.29, -1.21, fx_strobe ,

light.8=3, -20.51, 0.00, 4.00, fx_navwhi ,

[smokesystem]
smoke.0=-17.00, 0.00, 0.50, Skyhawk_burn
smoke.1=-17.50, 0.00, 0.50, Skyhawk_flame

[Effects]
wake = fx_wake
water = fx_spray
dirt = fx_tchdrt
concrete = fx_sparks
touchdown= fx_tchdwn, 1
contrail = fx_contrail_s


// --------------------------

[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 121.00
full_flaps_stall_speed= 100.00
cruise_speed = 433.00
max_indicated_speed = 720.00
max_mach = 1.20

[Weight_and_balance]
reference_datum_position= 0.00, 0.0, 0.00
empty_weight_CG_position= 0.52, 0.0, 0.62
CG_forward_limit= 1.0
CG_aft_limit = -1.0
empty_weight = 7853.0
max_gross_weight= 24500.0
empty_weight_roll_MOI = 150304.7
empty_weight_pitch_MOI = 184605.8
empty_weight_yaw_MOI = 237307.2
empty_weight_coupled_MOI= 100.0
max_number_of_stations= 2
station_load.0= 270.0, 11.1, 0.0, 0.0, Pilot
station_load.1= 50.0, 5.0, 0.0, 0.0, ballast

[Fuel]
fuel_type = 2
number_of_tank_selectors= 1
electric_pump = 1
Center1 = 7.30, 0.00, 0.00, 340.0, 0.0
LeftMain = -2.13, 3.75, -2.08, 280.0, 0.0
RightMain= -2.13, -3.75, -2.08, 280.0, 0.0
External1= 0.00, 0.00, -3.00, 100.0, 0.0

//--

[Flight_tuning]
elevator_effectiveness = 4.0
aileron_effectiveness = 4.0
rudder_effectiveness = 1.5
elevator_trim_effectiveness= 1.0
aileron_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
rudder_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
pitch_stability = 4.0
roll_stability = 6.0
yaw_stability = 4.0
cruise_lift_scalar = 1.3
parasite_drag_scalar = 1.2
induced_drag_scalar = 1.1

//--

[Airplane_geometry]
wing_winglets_flag = 1
spoilerons_available= 0
wing_area = 260.00
wing_span = 27.50
wing_root_chord = 15.50
wing_dihedral = 0.75
wing_incidence = 0.20
wing_twist = -0.20
oswald_efficiency_factor = 0.95
wing_sweep = 33.00
wing_pos_apex_lon = 8.79
wing_pos_apex_vert = -2.08
htail_area = 48.85
htail_span = 11.27
htail_pos_lon = -11.96
htail_pos_vert = 3.25
htail_incidence = 0.00
htail_sweep = 42.75
vtail_area = 50.00
vtail_span = 8.08
vtail_sweep = 49.00
vtail_pos_lon = -8.00
vtail_pos_vert = 2.42
elevator_area = 13.65
aileron_area = 22.34
rudder_area = 6.22
elevator_up_limit = 27.00
elevator_down_limit = 27.00
aileron_up_limit = 27.00
aileron_down_limit = 27.00
rudder_limit = 30.00
elevator_trim_limit = 20.00
spoiler_limit = 60.00
aileron_to_spoileron_gain = 0.00
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons= 0.00
min_flaps_for_spoilerons = 0.00
auto_spoiler_available=0
spoiler_extension_time=1.500000
positive_g_limit_flaps_up=17.000000
positive_g_limit_flaps_down=15.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_up=-15.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_down=-15.000000

//--

[Flaps.0]
type = 1
system_type = 1
lift_scalar = 0.6
drag_scalar = 1.1
pitch_scalar = 0.5
span-outboard = 0.5
extending-time= 5.0
damaging-speed= 550.0
blowout-speed = 500.0

flaps-position.0= 0.0, 0.0
flaps-position.1= 10.0, 550.0
flaps-position.2= 22.5, 500.0
flaps-position.3= 35.0, 450.0

[Flaps.1]
type = 2
system_type = 1
lift_scalar = 0.5
drag_scalar = 1.0
pitch_scalar = 0.5
span-outboard = 0.8
extending-time= 3.0
damaging-speed= 550.0
blowout-speed = 600.0

flaps-position.0= 0.0, 0.0
flaps-position.1= 10.0, 550.0
flaps-position.2= 22.5, 500.0
flaps-position.3= 45.0, 450.0

[Exits]
number_of_exits= 1
exit_rate.0 = 0.5

//--

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 1
fuel_flow_scalar = 0.001
min_throttle_limit= 0.00
engine.0= -10.0, 0.0, 0.62

[Jet_engine]
thrust_scalar= 1.2

[TurbineEngineData]
afterburner_available= 0
reverser_available = 0
fuel_flow_gain = 0.012
inlet_area = 8.0
rated_N2_rpm = 25320.0
static_thrust = 10750.0

//--

[Electrical]
electric_always_available = 1
max_battery_voltage = 24.0
generator_alternator_voltage = 28.0
max_generator_alternator_amps= 70.0

autopilot = 0, 5, 22
avionics_bus = 0, 10, 22
avionics = 1, 5, 23
pitot_heat = 0, 2, 22
additional_system = 0, 14, 23
marker_beacon = 1, 2, 22
gear_warning = 0, 2, 22
fuel_pump = 0, 5, 22
starter1 = 0, 10, 22
light_nav = 0, 5, 22
light_beacon = 0, 2, 22
light_landing = 0, 2, 22
light_taxi = 0, 2, 22
light_strobe = 0, 2, 22
light_panel = 0, 5, 22
hydraulic_pump = 0, 5, 22
standby_vacuum = 0, 5, 17
fuel_transfer_pump= 0, 5, 17
light_ecognition = 0, 5, 17
directional_gyro = 0, 5, 17

[Radios]
Audio.1 = 1
Com.1 = 1, 1
Com.2 = 1, 1
Nav.1 = 1, 1, 1
Nav.2 = 1, 1, 1
ADF.1 = 1
Transponder.1= 1
Marker.1 = 1

[Hydraulic_system]
electric_pumps = 1
engine_map = 1,0,0,0
normal_pressure= 3000.0

[Stall_warning]
type= 1
stick_shaker=1

[Gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available= 1
pct_throttle_limit = 0.1
flap_limit_idle = 15.0
flap_limit_power = 40.0

[Pitot_static]
vertical_speed_time_constant= 2.0
pitot_heat=1.000000

[Direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0= 2,0

[Attitude_indicators]
attitude_indicator.0= 2

[Turn_indicators]
turn_indicator.0= 1

[Airspeed_indicators]
airspeed_indicator.0= 1,0

[Autopilot]
autopilot_available = 1
flight_director_available = 1
default_pitch_mode = 0
default_bank_mode = 0
autothrottle_available = 1
autothrottle_arming_required = 0
autothrottle_takeoff_ga = 0.00
autothrottle_max_rpm = 90.00
max_throttle_rate = 0.10
default_vertical_speed = 1000.00
pitch_takeoff_ga = 8.00
max_pitch = 10.00
max_pitch_acceleration = 1.00
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt = 2.00
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt = 1.50
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint= 20000.00
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint= 28000.00
max_bank = 25.00
max_bank_acceleration = 1.80
max_bank_velocity = 3.00
yaw_damper_gain = 1.00
nav_proportional_control = 11.00
nav_integrator_control = 0.20
nav_derivative_control = 0.00
nav_integrator_boundary = 2.50
nav_derivative_boundary = 0.00
gs_proportional_control = 9.52
gs_integrator_control = 0.26
gs_derivative_control = 0.00
gs_integrator_boundary = 0.70
gs_derivative_boundary = 0.00

[vacuum_system]
max_pressure=5.150000
vacuum_type=2
electric_backup_pressure=0.000000
engine_map=0,0,0,0

[pneumatic_system]
max_pressure=18.000000
bleed_air_scalar=1.000000

[deice_system]
structural_deice_type=0

//--

[Forcefeedback]
gear_bump_nose_magnitude = 3000
gear_bump_nose_direction = 18000
gear_bump_nose_duration = 250000
gear_bump_left_magnitude = 2700
gear_bump_left_direction = 9000
gear_bump_left_duration = 250000
gear_bump_right_magnitude = 2700
gear_bump_right_direction = 27000
gear_bump_right_duration = 250000
ground_bumps_magnitude1 = 1300
ground_bumps_angle1 = 08900
ground_bumps_intercept1 = 3.0
ground_bumps_slope1 = 0.2
ground_bumps_magnitude2 = 200
ground_bumps_angle2 = 09100
ground_bumps_intercept2 = 1.075
ground_bumps_slope2 = 0.035
crash_magnitude1 = 10000
crash_direction1 = 01000
crash_magnitude2 = 10000
crash_direction2 = 9000
crash_period2 = 75000
crash_duration2 = 2500000
stick_shaker_magnitude = 5000
stick_shaker_direction = 0
stick_shaker_period = 111111

[Keyboard_response]
elevator= 250.0, 500.0
aileron = 250.0, 500.0
rudder = 250.0, 500.0
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