Falcon 50

[sehender1]

I just wanted to post to express how much I am getting out of this add-on by Yannick Lavigne. It is an absolutely stunning achievement - one that takes advantage of FS2k2's bells and whistles without a performance hit (at least in my experience.)

The virtual cockpit is nothing short of outstanding, and is a very, very immersive (is that a word?) way to fly. Finally, I can be on a vector to final approach and be scanning the horizon for runwayt lights. It "feels" much more real than the 2d cockpits i use for other planes. And again, it's runninng smooth as butter. I swear, i'm getting more consistenly fluid motion with the virtual cockpit than I tend to experience with the 2d panels; although, that could be my imagination.
(One thing, though - i've yet to figure a way to change my barometric pressure setting without going to 2d)

The exterior model, like in 2000, is also fabulous. I also love the visible landing lights from inside the cockpit and the fact that taxi lights actually turn with the nose wheel. Very sharp. Great detail.


Anyway, I see a lot of complaints (and have posted my share) in these forums. Thought I'd add some kudos!

My specs:
PIV 1.3 GHZ
512 MB RDRAM
Geforce 3 Ti500
Many sliders maxed; terrain mesh, clouds and ATC turned down. Most boxes checked. (except AA, which i have the vidcard handling.)
GTU tweaks for Mip-mapping, anisotropic filtering and FSAA.

[tango_d]

Respect !

Ed

[dx92300]

is there a reason then why i cant get the stupid plane off the ground!!!! looks are great but mine wont fly!!!! i can do my takeoff roll from the longest runway at KORD and it still wont leave the ground i just run off the runway and crash!!!!! is it just me or is there a problem??? i d/l the latest version that posted here recently and use the full version.

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[ladamson]

If you don't call it "stupid" anymore.............. since it's one of the greatest add-ons to ever come our way, then I'll give you the answer :)

Adjust the trim knob before takeoff. Otherwise it wants to stay nose down. Dump 50% of the fuel from the tanks & it will even rotate much faster.

Ladamson

[Bigshot]

As a wise fellow once said on these forums. "God created that elevator trim tab for a reason". He also made available slim jims to go with my mgd. Billy boy also put in an option that lets you start with half tank of gas. I suggest you use a notch of flaps. All will help you get into the air.

[vfr150]

2 notches of flaps, trim up, brakes on and then released at N1=60%. Keep a little forward pressure on the stick until 120kts, then rotate....wait for it, and then...up, up and away ;-) (thats the way I do it anyhow, it's nice and smooth...feels just right).

PS- Forgot to say it before, I'm in total agreement with the original post, one of the (if not the) greatest airplanes ever created for FS. Freeware or otherwise. Some Payware company's could do with taking a look at this 'plane and see how it's done (not mentioning any names, but it's a big bird rising from the flames...and the plane is the Piper Seneca V, biggest pile of cack out, and a total waste of £10 in my personal opinion). Enough said.

Fly safe folks. :-wave

[deanr]

use the trim, it does wonders to get this wonderful plane off the ground.Just like in real life.

[vfr150]

To change the pressure without flipping to the 2d panel, just hit the 'b' button, hope that helps.

[dx92300]

I do apologize for calling the plane stupid it is very nice looking i was just getting frustrated since it wouldnt leave the ground and i want to fly it so bad i did have two notches of flap but i plumb forgot about setting trim for takeoff!!! maybe that is it i will try it. . . .

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