Downwind66 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 (edited) I tried to find a freeware Lockheed Constellation L1049, but the nicer looking 1049 flew like a scalded dog, but when it came to landing and slowing down with landing gear and flaps, aircraft just kept creeping higher in to a "nose high" attitude, just short of falling out of the sky? The above L049 can give me 250+ KIAS, it's nice looking and flies as it should. In the process of trying to find a L1049, I found a panel which I liked and added it to the 049 and it is just as I like it to be! Someday, I will find a nice 1049 that flies right? If you haven't tried one of these Connies, you are "missing out" on some fun flying! They are a "hoot" to fly! With just one of you in the cockpit, those 4 engines and all those gauges will certainly keep you busy on climbouts and approach to landings, but will certainly give you some relief and entertainment in the cruise! I have truly enjoyed this one! Rick :cool: Edited December 9, 2022 by Downwind66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I have a lot of Connies in my sim, most of them fly well! Good to see yourbeautiful Connie:cool::cool: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD22 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Hard to find a nicer-looking one than this one Rick! Great shot. :cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Thanks Jan and Bill! Yes, Bill, I had a L1049 that look identical to this L049 and that was the one that gave me problems! This one will do just fine!:rolleyes: Rick:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 The L-049 is a good one Rick. I know you're enjoying it. There are a lot of liveries for it too. :) Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 Thanks Larry! It's worked out a lot better than it's bigger brother, the L1049G, which I have tried over and over again! flies great until you approach the airport to land, then it wants to drift into a climb attitude to stall? Maybe you have to dump fuel in these older aircraft before landing? Beats me! thanks for the encouragement Larry! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Hey, Rick! I was successful using the L1049H from CalClassics. Landing can be a little squirrely but keep the speed up, maybe around 140knots and push the stick forward to keep the nose from lifting. 2nd download on the page. http://www.calclassic.com/sconnie.htm Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 Thanks for the reply Charlie, but I think I have lost all interest in the 1049's at this point! The pictured 049 above flies really well! Not perfect, but doable! Hope all is well with you with these upcoming holidays! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 All is well, so far! Same to you and family! ;) Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamb Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Great looking Connie Rick. :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) Hey, Rick! I was successful using the L1049H from CalClassics. Landing can be a little squirrely but keep the speed up, maybe around 140knots and push the stick forward to keep the nose from lifting. 2nd download on the page. http://www.calclassic.com/sconnie.htm WELL, I finally sorted things out Charlie Brown! I went right to the Cal Classics L1049H and I knew I must be doing something wrong when the engines started to cry CLUNKETY CLUNK and then the engines died and down I am going on my approach into Charleston AFB RWY33! I quickly searched thru some of the very old posts that you were involved in stating to keep that RPM out of the RED! Here I was doing it just like I would do any other constant speed prop driven aircraft, I would bring the props to High rpm, CTRL F4 2900 RPM! WRONG! I now bring the props up to 2400-2500 RPM with the CTRL F3 and WAH F'ing LAH, I did it, one successful flight in the L1049H!!! Moral of the Story - "Got to read the fine print" in the instructions!:rolleyes: I now have 1-049A, 2-L1049G and 1-L1049H and I am keeping them all! Maybe someday I will have a garage sale?:rolleyes: Thanks Charlie and I have to say, My parents taught me well in "Don't be a quitter!" I came very close, but kept coming back for more! Thanks again! Rick Edited December 11, 2022 by Downwind66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) Great looking Connie Rick. :) Thanks Adam, I now have 4 of them!:rolleyes: Rick :cool: Edited December 11, 2022 by Downwind66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD22 Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Glad to see you got it solved Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Thanks Bill! Yeah, this thing whooped me! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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