UKJim 502 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hi Guys, I have purchased this plane and although I managed the controls in the cockpit I was unable to display the controls via the shift+x options... So for example if I press 'Shift+3' I should be getting the 'Controls' panel displayed. Instead I see a black box where it should be, then that disappears. I think I do not have FSX service pack 2 installed so this could be the issue but I was wondering if anyone has had this before? Thanks, Jim Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I would say A2A stuff needs either SP2 or FSX Acceleration - Accel includes a F/A18, P-51 Racer, EH-101 and a carrier to 'land on' etc Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I haven't got this version of the Cub but you definitely need SP2 or FSX Acceleration. Before you can upgrade to SP2 you need SP1 first http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14380 then SP2 http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8986 If you decide to buy the Acceleration Pack then these upgrades (SP1 &2) are included. Available from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flight-Simulator-Acceleration-Expansion-Pack/dp/B000VWPNPE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320399709&sr=8-1 At the end of the day in purchasing the Cub you have already paid for support from A2A, they may have had this issue reported already and know how to resolve it. Cheers Joe Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Cool - I have read their support docs and they do say they designed it based on SP2 so I think that may be the resolution. I will grab the SP's and install. If it resolves I will post on here to confirm. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
PanzerFodder 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I have that plane and the Accusim pack for it, also have FSX Acceleration installed, and mine works fine, (BTW the shift +1 and shift +2 don't do anything anyway, in case you don't know ). It's a nice little plane, I think that you will enjoy it . Cheer's...Graham... Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 OK so just for future reference - I installed SP1 and 2 (don't know why I did not do this earlier) - what do you know the screens work fine now. I actually read the manual on the spitfire and cub - this time was able to fire up the engines and take off and land (kind of) the Accusim I would recommend to everyone because it makes such a difference to the handling. The reason why the spitfire was not firing up previously was due to me having auto-mixture checked in the settings and also not having the throttle slightly one (say 10-20%) Cheers guys Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Good to hear you have got it working. I love the cub, just a shame it's so damn slow! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Great news Jim, it's good to see you are flying by the book and those Accusim models don't let you get away with anything, how many engines have you cooked so far in the Spitfire?!! Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 about 3 at the moment - find it hard taxiing because it backfires and stuff if you go too slow. I have attempted a looped the loop but crashed after a long spin lol. Thanks for the help Mutley Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 28 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 about 3 at the moment - find it hard taxiing because it backfires and stuff if you go too slow. I have attempted a looped the loop but crashed after a long spin lol. Thanks for the help Mutley A2A Fanboy Warning Jim - you'll love the A2A stuff, it takes the flying experience to a whole new level. I'd highly recommend reading the manual for the Spitfire. It's a great aircraft but it has to be handled with care. It's probably the hardest A2A aircraft to taxi, plus if you spend more than 6-7 minutes with engine started on the ground your pretty much guaranteed to over-heat the engine. I don't know if you have rudder pedals but they help greatly when taxiing.My only other tip is to keep revs at 100 rpm stick back at all times when taxiing and keep gentle pressure on the brakes to maintain control. Don't hit brakes too hard you'll nose over in seconds - little and often on the brakes with revs at 1000 Good luck Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Ah ok, yeah bit of a fan boy because they just hit the nail on the head with the models and the physics of the engine etc - I have not come across another model that is so tempermental as the A2A models. I think that is where i went wrong with the rpm - I have always kept the rom stick full on when taxiing (nooby) - I will try your tip of 1000 rpm Just a quick update thought, I managed to take off from Derby air strip (grass) and not blow the engine - I also performed a nice loop the loop and a corkscrew - after reading the manaul I have figured out some stuff and it has helped a lot. I did read the manual before but must have not taken it all in at once - a recap is the answer!! I am going to grab hold of an old looking RAF base with a short taxiway and runway with some nice hangers - this will be my home for the spitfire - take it out tonight I think beautiful little plane. Tonight is the second landing attempt I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre 28 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Ah ok, yeah bit of a fan boy because they just hit the nail on the head with the models and the physics of the engine etc - I have not come across another model that is so tempermental as the A2A models. I must be clearer with my posts Jim - I meant I'm a bit of an A2A fanboy - but if you're also one then welcome to the club The Spitfire is very tail light and has such a narrow undercarriage that it is very sensitive - everything just gently does it and you'll soon be up every time. This is a very helpful video for the cold start-up. Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 yeah I am used to the cold startup, always do it from cold and dark every time. Just got hold of Duxford and Marham and the little spitfire sits right at home there Link to post Share on other sites
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