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Post by Capt Zlogg on Jan 10, 2011 12:06:05 GMT -5
In FSX the folders would show up, but they wouldn't activate. I messed with it all evening, but gave up. I'm going to go with FS9. Thanks for posting file in the downloads! Had the same problem - there seems to be a fault in the download. The solution: just install them and copy the contents of the folders "scenery" and "texture" residing in the AntAus etc to the scenery and texture files of another add-on. Start up FSX and it will generate the indexes et all...... It worked for me without a problem. cheers Capt Zlogg vp KGB Air Droppers (cows, elephants & rhinos) chief director Cheat FSX studios |
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Post by flaminghotsauce on Jan 10, 2011 15:25:42 GMT -5
Zlogg, you RULE. That was the problem. I copied all the files from the "scenery" file to the "scenery" file, texture file contents to texture file.... Works! Now I can use FSX.
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Post by Allen Peterson on Jan 10, 2011 15:33:36 GMT -5
Glad to see that you got things worked out. Welcome to the GAAR and have fun.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 10, 2011 15:36:20 GMT -5
In FSX the folders would show up, but they wouldn't activate. I messed with it all evening, but gave up. I'm going to go with FS9. Thanks for posting file in the downloads! Had the same problem - there seems to be a fault in the download. The solution: just install them and copy the contents of the folders "scenery" and "texture" residing in the AntAus etc to the scenery and texture files of another add-on. Start up FSX and it will generate the indexes et all...... It worked for me without a problem. cheers Capt Zlogg vp KGB Air Droppers (cows, elephants & rhinos) chief director Cheat FSX studios Ah, never trust custom install programs, capitalist or imperialist. I always install to a "Temp" folder and then move the files / folders to FS9 / FSX. Which probably explains why I hadn't experienced the problem encountered and couldn't work out what was wrong. "flaminghotsauce", hopefully you can also fix your FSX install and enjoy the GAAR with your preferred MSFS version. Thanks for the help Zlogg. |
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Post by flaminghotsauce on Jan 10, 2011 15:50:09 GMT -5
Looking good here Master Godden. I have previously only installed the ORBX freeware, Tasmania and PNW, both went swimmingly. Now I need to stumble through the situation files. Where do they go?
~edit~ Never mind. I found where they go.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 10, 2011 17:36:48 GMT -5
Looking good here Master Godden. I have previously only installed the ORBX freeware, Tasmania and PNW, both went swimmingly. Now I need to stumble through the situation files. Where do they go? Good to see you are getting there. Under the folder c:\Documents and Settings\, you will find your Windows "User" log on ID folder and then under that, a folder \My Documents\Flight Simulator X Files (hopefully). The directory path should look something like this c:\Documents and Settings\"user"\My Documents\Flight Simulator X Files. Copy the situation files into there and from the "Free Flight" screen in FSX click on "Load" and your should see the GAAR 2011 - Flight Leg "xx" files. Highlight the appropriate one, click on "Fly Now". You should be sitting at the end of the active Rwy at the departure airport for the chosen "Flight Leg" in the default Cessna. Load your chosen, entered aircraft, do what pre-flight checks you need and off you go. |
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Post by flaminghotsauce on Jan 10, 2011 17:57:34 GMT -5
Ooops. I edited my post before refreshing. Thanks for the help. I'm rusty! Part of why I want to do this GAAR!
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Post by Allen Peterson on Jan 10, 2011 18:05:07 GMT -5
Flame, just in case with all of your scenery adventures, don't forget to do your test flight and registration.
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Post by flaminghotsauce on Jan 10, 2011 18:46:12 GMT -5
I did my test flight in FSX before the scenery snafu, and I'm submitted.
Interestingly, I've never encountered those "T" VASI approach lights before. I've been reading up on that stuff. I'm looking for online charts, but so far nothing. Interesting that I've never done any flying in AU except for some random flying about in Tasmania.
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 10, 2011 20:14:47 GMT -5
Developed in Australia in 1958/59, the T-VASI system was presented to the first meeting of the Visual Aids Panel of ICAO in 1960, along with the UK red-white system and were demonstrated to delegates at the National Aviation Facilities Experimental Centre at Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Committee agreed the T-VASI system had technical superiority, but simply because the red-white system was in production, it was adopted as the ICAO standard until 1967 (go figure that decision)  . The first operational T-VASI was commissioned at Hobart Airport, Tasmania, Australia in 1964. With the approaching introduction into service of long-bodied jets such as the Boeing 747, it was necessary to find a suitable visual landing aid. The T-VASI system was acceptable without modification, as it provided an indication of a higher, parallel approach slope. The red-white system, however, required an extra bar of lights to be installed. But still they persisted with the inferior system. Finally, support from the International Federation of Airline Pilots (ah, maybe people who know what they are talking about when it comes to landing systems) gained international acceptance of the system. Subsequently, the Visual Aids Panel of ICAO, at its meeting in February 1970, recommended the adoption of the T-VASI system as an alternative standard. This recommendation was adopted by the Council of ICAO in March 1971 and became effective in January 1972. Thus ended a ten-year struggle to have the superior T-VASI system accepted internationally. Some 100 systems were eventually installed in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and other countries, primarily in the south Pacific islands region. A simple system, if you see a "T" you are low on the glide slope, or an upside down "T" and you are high. |
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Post by flaminghotsauce on Jan 10, 2011 20:17:34 GMT -5
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Post by Andrew Godden on Jan 10, 2011 22:19:03 GMT -5
The sad reality of the real world continues in Queensland with the floods spreading or, in some cases, recurring.
Chinchilla and surrounding towns in the district have "gone under" overnight, with Chinchilla evacuated for the second time in a fortnight. There are 8 confirmed deaths and 72 unaccounted for.
Footage of a Cessna 172 / 182 being carried away in the floodwaters is something I have never seen before.
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Post by Smithy on Jan 10, 2011 23:54:57 GMT -5
Hey Chris, I flew the Altair in the '08 gaar I think. Very nice plane to fly. Also took it across the Pacific and to London. A very fast plane too, must keep your wits about you. I have a 'GAAR panel' I made for the Altair that I still use. if you are inerested pm me mate. cheers all  |
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Post by Smudger on Jan 11, 2011 5:44:52 GMT -5
We see the devastation in the news, and our thoughts are with everyone in the area.
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Post by Bill Von Sennet on Jan 11, 2011 11:26:47 GMT -5
Our thoughts and prayers are with all Queenslanders in harms way.
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