Vultee BT-13 question

[burcham8]

 I recently downloaded a BT-13 onto my computer, installed it in FS2002 (I have several FS98 planes which I can call up under the "Unspecified" title) and attempted to fly it.  There was an "Aircraft initialization failure" message that came up and some reference tot the a/c mdl. file.  I wonder if the model file does not somehow agree with the CFG file.  Has anyone else had a problem with this a/c (which was designed by someone called Captainb Slug)?

-- Marc Burcham

[ozzy72]

Marc most FS98 planes will NOT work in 2k2. Sorry about that, it seems you just found one.
Try looking for the same model in 2k or 2k2 downloads

Ozzy

[OTTOL]

..........you could fly the AT6 and just leave the gear down!!!!!!!!!!!!..........................alright, alright .....I'll shutup now!!

[Hagar]

i know of no reason why FS98 aircraft should not work in FS2002.
They're usually far more basic than the current models so if there's a later version of the aircraft I suggest you try it.

If you're on WinXP I suspect the problem might be the old conflict with some earlier models & the OS - NOT the sim. If you really want this particular aircraft try patching the MDL file with the MDL Repair Utility. http://www.simviation.com/fs2002utilities_ess1.htm

[burcham8]

Thanks, guys,

I'll try the model repair utility first.  I frequently use FS98 a/c in my flying (FS2002 Pro); I think that FS98 designers did a bunch of planes that designers for later versions have ignored.  I like esoterica.

-- Marc Burcham