Manfred Jahn's freeware in MSFS ?

[blanston12]

I did a couple tests with Jahn's C-47 and C-117D.

The C-47 worked fairly well for me, however since the autopilot in the VC in inop and the popup 2D panels don't work I can't use the Control Panel to set the autopilot and no GPS to navigate its going to be hard to use. And like many of the tail draggers I have tested it went nose over when I tried to stop it.



None of the gauges in the C-117D worked as you can see.



One thing I did noticed, when you start then you need to give them some gas right after loading or the engines will stall, and if you press Ctrl-E to restart them, CTD.

[FlyingsCool]

I did a couple tests with Jahn's C-47 and C-117D.

The C-47 worked fairly well for me, however since the autopilot in the VC in inop and the popup 2D panels don't work I can't use the Control Panel to set the autopilot and no GPS to navigate its going to be hard to use. And like many of the tail draggers I have tested it went nose over when I tried to stop it.



None of the gauges in the C-117D worked as you can see.



One thing I did noticed, when you start then you need to give them some gas right after loading or the engines will stall, and if you press Ctrl-E to restart them, CTD.

"No GPS Hard to navigate"....

Sorry, couldn't resist

You're doing some inspiring work, btw. I'm contemplating trying as well, but I'm afraid how many hours I'll end up putting into it with little gain. The Super Stearman looks promising however, that's on my short list of planes I want.

[blanston12]

"No GPS Hard to navigate"....

Sorry, couldn't resist

You're doing some inspiring work, btw. I'm contemplating trying as well, but I'm afraid how many hours I'll end up putting into it with little gain. The Super Stearman looks promising however, that's on my short list of planes I want.

I admit I a bit of a slacker when it comes to navigation. In FSX/P3D one of my favorite aircraft to fly was Jahn's C-47 with the Modern VC, the right blend of old aircraft with modern navigation for me.

[OzWookiee]

I did a couple tests with Jahn's C-47 and C-117D.

The C-47 worked fairly well for me, however since the autopilot in the VC in inop and the popup 2D panels don't work I can't use the Control Panel to set the autopilot and no GPS to navigate its going to be hard to use. And like many of the tail draggers I have tested it went nose over when I tried to stop it.



None of the gauges in the C-117D worked as you can see.



One thing I did noticed, when you start then you need to give them some gas right after loading or the engines will stall, and if you press Ctrl-E to restart them, CTD.

Make sure you remove all DLL and GAU files from the panel folder. That stops the CTD.

[OzWookiee]

I thought I would pop in Discord to see what's up... "TuFun". Was an alpha/beta tester for MSFS. Will jump on retail sometime after the Nvidia 3080 release.

So, for now, I'm sitting back watching the excitment!

Well hopefully we can get a native C-47 for us all to do some group flights in

[YoYo]

Small OT but about DC-3 still.
They knew about future infections ... .

[jmig]

OMG!! You did the Marchetti as well??? *drools all over his keyboard*


Priller

Make that two of us!!!

If you guys won't post these things, I guess I will need to learn how to do it myself. Dreams of flying the Marchetti again.

[TuFun]

Well hopefully we can get a native C-47 for us all to do some group flights in

Looks like somebody posted the Manfred's C-47 for download. You probably know the site.

[OzWookiee]

Looks like somebody posted the Manfred's C-47 for download. You probably know the site.

Yup and none of the radios will work LOL. I genuinely understand their enthusiasm, but port-overs are so mostly broken!

Until we get the native version done.
:fingerscrossed:

[MrZippy]

Looks like somebody posted the Manfred's C-47 for download. You probably know the site.

Yup! Just removed the posting of it over at the "other" site. It's not fair to Manfred, Milton, and the other great developers.

[wombat666]

I need to get more popcorn in........

[OzWookiee]

Yup! Just removed the posting of it over at the "other" site. It's not fair to Manfred, Milton, and the other great developers.

Appreciate that! I'm actually hoping that I can convince the team to let me help them convert it to native!

[TuFun]

Yup and none of the radios will work LOL. I genuinely understand their enthusiasm, but port-overs are so mostly broken!

Until we get the native version done.
:fingerscrossed:

Nice work on the conversion guide.

[TuFun]

Appreciate that! I'm actually hoping that I can convince the team to let me help them convert it to native!

Gman has been doing the conversion for P3Dv5 by Manfred's permission so it's possible.

[mjahn]

Oops, just seen this, too. The first pirated copy already. Looking awful, and has bugs, hopefully lots.

Haven't given permission, of course, nor did they bother to ask or notify. Uploader is anonymous. Am trying to get them to remove it from their server but get an 'undeliverable' from their contact form.


Edit: Okay, they did acknowledge my mail and removed the upload. Wouldn't be surprised if it came up elsewhere though.

[ak416]

Very convenient that all of their pirated stuff is always submitted anonymously...

[Bomber_12th]

I believe it has been taken down now.

[TuFun]

Just check and C-47 is gone. Also just watch the Nvidia presentation and going for 3080 ($699) for sure. The 3070 ($499) is faster than the 2080ti!

[MrZippy]

Oops, just seen this, too. The first pirated copy already. Looking awful, and has bugs, hopefully lots.

Haven't given permission, of course, nor did they bother to ask or notify. Uploader is anonymous. Am trying to get them to remove it from their server but get an 'undeliverable' from their contact form.


Edit: Okay, they did acknowledge my mail and removed the upload. Wouldn't be surprised if it came up elsewhere though.

Keeping a sharp eye out for any more being posted on forums elsewhere!

[Postbaer61]

I just saw another MFS C-47 download on "simviaion.com".
Uploader is called Zach Gloss.

[mjahn]

Thanks Postbear. Zach Gloss, eh? A name to remember...

Best to have standard letter I guess.

Really motivates a developer to do any further work...

Hello,

My name is Manfred Jahn. I am the author of the freeware FSX C-47.

A portover of this plane to MSFS2020 has just been uploaded to simviation. I did not give permission for this upload and kindly request you to remove it from the server, and let the uploader know about my reaction.

This is the second illicit upload today of my plane.

I trust you do not tolerate piracy of this kind at your site.

If you are not the person responsible for any action I'd be grateful if you could forward this email to the person in charge.

I'd also be grateful if you could acknowledge this email.

Thank you.
Manfred Jahn

[Ganter]

Thanks Postbear. Zach Gloss, eh? A name to remember...

Best to have standard letter I guess.

Really motivates a developer to do any further work...

Hi Manfred, I'm really glad you're on this. Charlie over at Avsim has done away with the thread promoting msaddons.org. This morning I sent them an email informing them that they were offering pirated software with no permissions, etc.

Your C-47 is a work of digital art and a joy to fly and operate.

I was just wondering if you were considering doing some work on your C-47 to bring it in to MSFS?
I've been flying your wonderful C-47 for a year or so and can't imagine MSFS without it.

[OzWookiee]

Hi Manfred, I'm really glad you're on this. Charlie over at Avsim has done away with the thread promoting msaddons.org. This morning I sent them an email informing them that they were offering pirated software with no permissions, etc.

Your C-47 is a work of digital art and a joy to fly and operate.

I was just wondering if you were considering doing some work on your C-47 to bring it in to MSFS?
I've been flying your wonderful C-47 for a year or so and can't imagine MSFS without it.

Hopefully something to say soon

[Sundog]

Yeah, I'm waiting for original developers to update their wares. I don't need someone else's half-a$$ed unapproved attempt. All that's required is a little patience. Planes are being worked on. It would have helped if MS had had their "Stuff" together and had the SDK ready to go upon release, or even prior to truly give the developers some time to be prepared.

Having said that, given how many years I waited for releases that didn't show up until P3D, I can wait a little while longer to get all of the planes I want in MSFS. Also, I do hope HS is able to make a version of the KO F-1 for us. I went back to P3D earlier this week, just to fly that bird.

Which, yeah, if your favorite plane isn't in MSFS yet and you need to fly it, then go get a fix in FSX/P3D in your favorite bird, until the original builders, if they're still around or you have their permission, allow it.

[oleg_tr]

Thanks Postbear. Zach Gloss, eh? A name to remember...

Best to have standard letter I guess.

Really motivates a developer to do any further work...

Hi Manfred!
Nice to see you again. I will ask the Russian community to remove the illegal version and wait for the author's version of this beautiful aircraft.