Is there a freeware Convair R4Y / C-131 Samaritan out there?

[Mike71]

Hi, Mike! Are you uploading to the Library or using a "dropbox" to put it here on the forum?

I just figured out how to upload to SOH - apparently it "took". I guess there is a wait for administrators to OK it.
to include a aircraft.cfg file entry:

Here it is:


In addition I forgot to include an aircraft.cfg entry - here it is:

[fltsim.xx]
title=C-131F USN CNATRA "Heywagon"
sim=cv34
model= //<<<<<Radar nose. Should be model=button for button nose, or model=short for short nose.
panel= // reference to Ken Mitchell's VC file or as desired
sound= // any as desired
texture=C-131F USN
kb_checklists=CV340_check
kb_reference=CV340_ref
ui_manufacturer=Convair
ui_type=C-131F
ui_variation=USN R4Y-1 / C-131F version of CV-340 with cargo door aft left
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=015
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=340
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
description=36 R4Y (later C-131F) models operated with the Navy. Vice Admiral Alexander Heyworth 's C-131F Samaritan served as his transport plane nicknamed “Heywagon.” when he served as Chief of Naval Air Training during the period 1964-1968.

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Hi, Mike! Are you uploading to the Library or using a "dropbox" to put it here on the forum?

I just figured out how to upload to SOH - apparently it "took". I guess there is a wait for administrators to OK it.


In addition I forgot to include an aircraft.cfg entry - here it is:

[fltsim.xx]
title=C-131F USN CNATRA "Heywagon"
sim=cv34
model= //<<<<<Radar nose. Should be model=button for button nose, or model=short for short nose.
panel= // reference to Ken Mitchell's VC file or as desired
sound= // any as desired
texture=C-131F USN
kb_checklists=CV340_check
kb_reference=CV340_ref
ui_manufacturer=Convair
ui_type=C-131F
ui_variation=USN R4Y-1 / C-131F version of CV-340 with cargo door aft left
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=015
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=340
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
description=36 R4Y (later C-131F) models operated with the Navy. Vice Admiral Alexander Heyworth 's C-131F Samaritan served as his transport plane nicknamed “Heywagon.” when he served as Chief of Naval Air Training during the period 1964-1968.

[Mike71]

Hi, Mike! Are you uploading to the Library or using a "dropbox" to put it here on the forum?

I just figured out how to upload to SOH - apparently it "took". I guess there is a wait for administrators to OK it.


In addition I forgot to include an aircraft.cfg entry - here it is:

[fltsim.xx]
title=C-131F USN CNATRA "Heywagon"
sim=cv34
model= //<<<<<Radar nose. Should be model=button for button nose, or model=short for short nose.
panel= // reference to Ken Mitchell's VC file or as desired
sound= // any as desired
texture=C-131F USN
kb_checklists=CV340_check
kb_reference=CV340_ref
ui_manufacturer=Convair
ui_type=C-131F
ui_variation=USN R4Y-1 / C-131F version of CV-340 with cargo door aft left
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=015
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=340
prop_anim_ratio=0.9
description=36 R4Y (later C-131F) models operated with the Navy. Vice Admiral Alexander Heyworth 's C-131F Samaritan served as his transport plane nicknamed “Heywagon.” when he served as Chief of Naval Air Training during the period 1964-1968.

[gray eagle]

I downloaded that file and during the install, it says you need the base pack BEFORE you install this American airline file, I did all that and in P3D V5.4 the vc cockpit is a mess i.e, blank panel
with no gauges on it. Unless I can find a decent VC cockpit, I may have to put this endeavor on park for the time being.

Try Cal Classics
; they have FSX abd P3d models. I use one in P34.5

https://www.flightsim.com/files/file...-cv-240-ca-18/

Thereis also a bare metal psd paint kit

[Mike71]

I downloaded that file and during the install, it says you need the base pack BEFORE you install this American airline file, I did all that and in P3D V5.4 the vc cockpit is a mess i.e, blank panel
with no gauges on it. Unless I can find a decent VC cockpit, I may have to put this endeavor on park for the time being.

American airline file?? You may have the wrong one. The panel and plane are from

https://www.flightsim.com/fies/file...onvair-cv-340/
l

However I cannot attest to anything beyond P3D4.5. Everything on KM's panel works great there.

Do you get the exterior model and a livery for the CV-340 in your P3D5??

[gray eagle]

I went to that link and all I got from the P3D install is what you see in this photo


This is supposed to be the BASE pack yet the sound folder is missing and a lot of other folders I am use to seeing. The gauge folder is there with one
texture and that's it. No panel folder or effects (if any) - such a deal!

American airline file?? You may have the wrong one. The panel and plane are from

https://www.flightsim.com/fies/file...onvair-cv-340/
l

However I cannot attest to anything beyond P3D4.5. Everything on KM's panel works great there.

Do you get the exterior model and a livery for the CV-340 in your P3D5??

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319700]I went to that link and all I got from the P3D install is what you see in this photo] -- Do you have FSX or FS Steam as well?? There may be a workaround that I and GIJoe use --

[gray eagle]

Mike71,

I have three flavors of P3D V3.4 /4.3 and 5.4 no FSX, I use to have FSX installed but went to P3D sims. The installer shows a FSX installer and I can sometimes trick the FSX installer and point it
to a dummy FSX folder that has FSX.exe which came with the old P3D 3.4





[QUOTE=Mike71;1319726]

I went to that link and all I got from the P3D install is what you see in this photo] -- Do you have FSX or FS Steam as well?? There may be a workaround that I and GIJoe use --

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319727]Mike71,

I have three flavors of P3D V3.4 /4.3 and 5.4 no FSX, I use to have FSX installed but went to P3D sims. The installer shows a FSX installer and I can sometimes trick the FSX installer and point it
to a dummy FSX folder that has FSX.exe which came with the old P3D 3.4]

That is what I did; I installed the UAL file FSX exe into the dummy, then copied over into P3D4.5.

If you still cannot get the panel, try an alias from something else to see if you can at least get the model and a texture.

[gray eagle]

Okay got it installed in my addons folder. The panel doesn't look to good. Is there something I missed or a better panel to use? We are almost there.

I had to make a dummy FSX folder which unpacked all the other folders that the P3D install didn't have then, had to consoladate this that and the other and try to assimilate somethig
that looks like a CV340 in the United colors.



So at least the plane is added to my P3Dv5.4 and it recognizes it. The sounds are awful, I think I have some R2800 sounds somewhere. Need a better panel that would help. any suggestions?


[QUOTE=Mike71;1319729]

Mike71,

I have three flavors of P3D V3.4 /4.3 and 5.4 no FSX, I use to have FSX installed but went to P3D sims. The installer shows a FSX installer and I can sometimes trick the FSX installer and point it
to a dummy FSX folder that has FSX.exe which came with the old P3D 3.4]

That is what I did; I installed the UAL file FSX exe into the dummy, then copied over into P3D4.5.

If you still cannot get the panel, try an alias from something else to see if you can at least get the model and a texture.

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319731]Okay got it installed in my addons folder. The panel doesn't look to good. Is there something I missed or a better panel to use? We are almost there.

I had to make a dummy FSX folder which unpacked all the other folders that the P3D install didn't have then, had to consoladate this that and the other and try to assimilate somethig
that looks like a CV340 in the United colors.



So at least the plane is added to my P3Dv5.4 and it recognizes it. The sounds are awful, I think I have some R2800 sounds somewhere. Need a better panel that would help. any suggestions?]

I just uploaded a revision to my texture file (wing stars, a few touchups) and it includes an R-2800 sound file folder. Should be up for download tomorrow try that.

Also see previous post regarding aircraft.cfg file edit to get the 131 version to show.

Post your your panel.cfg file - you are missing some gauge files that I can likely help you with

[gray eagle]

That would be nice, for now, I have the basic or first heywagon you posted, still seeking a better panel. Thanks Mike71




[QUOTE=Mike71;1319732]

Okay got it installed in my addons folder. The panel doesn't look to good. Is there something I missed or a better panel to use? We are almost there.

I had to make a dummy FSX folder which unpacked all the other folders that the P3D install didn't have then, had to consoladate this that and the other and try to assimilate somethig
that looks like a CV340 in the United colors.



So at least the plane is added to my P3Dv5.4 and it recognizes it. The sounds are awful, I think I have some R2800 sounds somewhere. Need a better panel that would help. any suggestions?]

I just uploaded a revision to my texture file (wing stars, a few touchups) and it includes an R-2800 sound file folder. Should be up for download tomorrow try that.

Also see previous post regarding aircraft.cfg file edit to get the 131 version to show.

Post your your panel.cfg file - you are missing some gauge files that I can likely help you with

[Mike71]

[QUOTE=gray eagle;1319733]That would be nice, for now, I have the basic or first heywagon you posted, still seeking a better panel. Thanks Mike71]

I will send you a PM shortly to get a download that might work --

wait about 30 minutes

[gray eagle]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

[MrZippy]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

Not parked next to a fueling station, are you, Butch?v

[Mike71]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

I think the engines have to be off and the parking brake set --

[stansdds]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

If I remember correctly, the "fasten seat belts" switch must be in the on position in order to keep the entry door closed when the engines are not running.

[gray eagle]

I stumbled on a forum (CalClassic) that mentioned that if you use the SHIFT + E (conventional open keys) then you watch the door and hatch fully open upon which you press the y key.
I tried that and it does keep the ladder extended and hatch open, if you don't press that y key all will shut. Weird - very weird. Apparently this issue was mentioned over at CalClassic.

I think the engines have to be off and the parking brake set --

[gray eagle]

I thought of that and it didn't work.

I think the engines have to be off and the parking brake set --

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Nope. Not even.

Not parked next to a fueling station, are you, Butch?v

[tgycgijoes]

I had to download and install the CV340 in order to get a full panel in the CV240 after reading the panel.cfg but now I have a complete panel. I will probably swap the GPS for a better one before I fly it. I also downloaded the R2800 sound pack from Calclassics.

[falcon409]

Doing some texture updating on the VC. Still plenty to do but currently I've added new sound proofing, new control column boots, new bulkhead (behind the seats), new seat textures and new ducting. I still have new flooring and areas of the overhead to complete. cockpit by Ed Wells, on Flickr

[Mike71]

The door and ladder will open but not remain open. As soon as it opens it closes.

Two points for the CV340 / C-131F that work for me in P3D4.5; likely apply to FSX as well.

1. the plane has to be shut down and the parking brake set for the front door / ladder to stay extended

2. the landing lights turn ON with the switch (overhead left side upper), but the EXTEND switch does not work. You need to assign a keyboard command for the EXTEND WATER RUDDER for them to extend / retract as needed
I made an XML gauge switch that does that.

[tgycgijoes]

Two points for the CV340 / C-131F that work for me in P3D4.5; likely apply to FSX as well.

1. the plane has to be shut down and the parking brake set for the front door / ladder to stay extended

2. the landing lights turn ON with the switch (overhead left side upper), but the EXTEND switch does not work. You need to assign a keyboard command for the EXTEND WATER RUDDER for them to extend / retract as needed
I made an XML gauge switch that does that.

The model for the CV240 has the same animation for its landing lights which I found in the object hierarchy Model Converter X parts. "custom animation" coded. When I opened up pnl340KMCC in FS Panel Studio and opened up the xml for the lights panel, the Water Rudder Handle command IS in there which to me means that they should extend when the landing light switch is thrown. I am going to try it out in P3D V4.5 right now. More later.

[gray eagle]

Wish there were a way to shorten the engine exhaust smoke effect. At the rate of smoke, the engine oil should be depleted and engines sent to NARF


EDIT:

This is ridiculous - the engines are off and it's still cough.... cough....smoking.



I edited the aircraft.cfg file and even hashed out ALL smoke, so where is it getting the cue to smoke like that even with the engines off?


///[SMOKESYSTEM]
///smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_smoke_w
///smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33, fx_smoke_w
///smoke.0=0.2, -4.67, 12.33, fx_FR_DC4_start.fx
///smoke.1=0.2, -4.67, -12.33,fx_FR_DC4_start.fx

[gray eagle]

The door and ladders work just fine now. (P3DV5.4) Thank you.

Two points for the CV340 / C-131F that work for me in P3D4.5; likely apply to FSX as well.

1. the plane has to be shut down and the parking brake set for the front door / ladder to stay extended

2. the landing lights turn ON with the switch (overhead left side upper), but the EXTEND switch does not work. You need to assign a keyboard command for the EXTEND WATER RUDDER for them to extend / retract as needed
I made an XML gauge switch that does that.

[tgycgijoes]

I just opened up my T-29 (Convair CV240-C18) at KNQA (thanks Gray Eagle for sharing) to test the landing light extend. On the overhead in the CV240 in the VC it is kind of blurry but as I moused over the upper portion I got a tooltip for landing light (which I assume is illuminate) and next to it a tooltip LLExtend which when clicked with the mouse extends the landing lights. Here is a photo I took: