Abacus Flight Deck 3 f/ FS2k2 questions

[A/SGT.Mav316]

I just purchased Abacus Flight Deck III for Fs2k2 ;D. I wanted to know if there was anyone out there, that has experience using this program that can assist me with a problem I am having with it. :'(

1) The book says press shift+9 to engage the catapult and a message will come up saying it is armed.

"I did that and can never get it to arm"  >:(

Yet the first time I used the program I saw a message stating the nearest active catapult is at N35 E35 s23 or some crap like that. Coordinates to the active catapult. I missed the exact coordinates so I didn't know which one it was.

2) Is it possible to use other addon aircrafts with this Carrier catapult system or am I stuck using the ugly aircrafts that came with this program. "Abacus claims they are so detailed... NOT "

For now I am going to just go over the Readme file again. I could use some much appreciated help with this program from someone with experience using it. I will come back later tonight to check for any posts.

I thank anyone assisting me in advance.

[ozzy72]

Hi Mav, okay here are the answers;
1) For the catapult to arm, your nose wheel has to be on the end of the track, so just taxi into position and do shift F9 (at least on ArrCab it was F9).
2) Yup you can use any nosewheeled aircraft, not tail-draggers or helicopters! I've even got a 747 off the deck before

Ozzy

[taurus33]

Hi did you arm flight deck before you turn on fs2002 by clicking on icon ?? Don

[AndyG]

I had similar problems when I first installed, problems turned out to be connected with fsuipc.dll; I think CD3 comes with one version, but I had downloaded an updated version.  I just needed to register that and my problems were solved!


As the inimitable Ozzy says, you can use a variety of aircraft, as long as they are not taildraggers.  My turn to ask a question though!  I tried downloading the Charles De Gaulle carrier (can't remember the site now), but it kept crashing my pc; has anybody managed to overcome this problem?

[A/SGT.Mav316]

I feel so silly! Thanks Ozzy I was pressing shift +9 instead of F9 ! I found out I could use any of my favorite fighter planes on this carrier too. Like a Grumman F14 that looks way better then the crap that came with FD3. I used the rocket effects from the F16 pak on this f14 to do a bombing run in Iraq!

Thanks Ozzy, Taurus, and Andy G. for your help!

Now I have to practice carrier landings ! I made one successful landing, but my poor F14 had the back end fall through the ground surface when I landed.

[A/SGT.Mav316]

Hey almost forgot to ask.. Ozzy do you know if there are any addon patches from abacus that gives the CVN George Washington an ATC (air traffic control) designation. I wish I could ask for permission to take off and land and hear the ever popular "Your 3 quarters of a mile call the ball". I very much doubt you'll ever hear this but it would be cool.

The hairs on my back stand up when I try to land on the FD3 carrier. It is like I am coming in too fast at 120 knots and 100 ft off the surface. I can feel the speed and plus it is hard to line up with the carrier deck at 62.5 ft above the surface!

Any suggestions  ???!

[Splash]

using the ugly aircrafts that came with this program.

I agree with you on that.

[A/SGT.Mav316]

Hi Splash,

Helicopters are way too easy to land on a carrier! Fighter jets are a totally different thing. It definately takes practice

[Splash]

 Yep, I use the gps method as well, since I can get lost pretty quick  lol

I actually am gettin' pretty good, even have a few "three wire" catches, but probably more luck than anything.  Usually nosewheel at the edge, starin' down a steep drop. They usually put a steel curtain for me when I am landing.l   I have Janes F18 as well "Call the Ball" which is very enjoyable.  Usually lose a couple of pounds on a flight, and I aint kiddin'.  Stressed and Sweatin'  lol

Lots of Fun and like you said Practice, Practice, Practice

Splash

[ozzy72]

I don't know of any ATC add-ons for carriers.

Ozzy

[A/SGT.Mav316]

bummer man

I wrote an email to Abacus info box to see if they got anything in the works. I will let you guys know what they tell me, when I get word from them. Until then I guess I will have to talk to myself and make believe. Pretty sad huh

[Harrier]

Are there any free aircraft carriers like this one with a catapult?