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INSTALLATION
1) Uninstall the old panel first. If you have my old v3 or v4 panels:
A) Remove main panel folder.
B) Remove all Rp727_2*.wav's from sound folder.
C) Remove Rp727_2.gau from Gauges folder.
If you have the newer FS2004 panels (uses date code instead of version):
A) Delete the folder //FS2004/aircraft/fsfsconv/panel.b727
2) Unzip using the "use folder names" option to your root FS2004 folder. This zip provides fssound,
overwrite if prompted. This version of FSSound does not require the "old modules" entry to the fs9.cfg.
3) Source code and MSVC++6 project files are provided in case you want to make modifications.
Please note that the panel is designed to work with the Charles Fox air files. Other air files, such as
those that come with your plane, may not work correctly. This is because certain options have to be
turned on or off. I do not have permission to change these files and redistribute them. Areas affected
are usually the autopilot, radios, auto throttle, and engine gauges. There's information in the included
manual on how to edit the aircraft.cfg file yourself to make the panel more compatible. You will most likely
still have problems.
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ASSIGNING THE PANEL TO AN AIRCRAFT
1) Navigate to the aircraft's panel folder and look for the file named "panel.cfg".
2) Right click on the panel.cfg file and select copy. Right click on the same Windows Explorer pane and
select paste. This makes a backup copy of the panel.cfg file in case you don't like this panel and
want to revert to your old one.
3) With Notepad, open up the panel.cfg file. Delete everything, and add these two lines:
[fltsim]
alias=fsfsconv\panel.b727
4) Save the file, and the panel should now be assigned to that particular aircraft.
5) Repeat for each additional aircraft you want to assign the panel to. Or, you can simply copy the panel.cfg
file and paste it to each aircraft's panel folder.
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INSTALLING THE AIR FILES
1) Navigate to your aircraft root folder.
2) Delete the *.air and the aircraft.cfg files.
3) Unzip the new air file and aircraft.cfg into this folder.
4) Open up the aircraft.cfg with Notepad and edit the airline callsigns to match your model.
5) For example:
[fltsim.0] <-- edit this, look at the 737-400 for example on using multiple textures
title=B727-200 Vistaliners
sim=cf722v2004
model=
panel=
sound=
texture= <-- edit this if you have a texture.subtexture folder
atc_id=N727AP <-- edit this
atc_heavy=0
atc_flight_number=1123 <-- edit this
atc_airline=American Pacific <-- edit this
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type="727-200"
ui_variation="American Pacific Airways" <-- edit this
6) Save and exit.
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KNOWN ISSUES
1) Turns using manual knob become erratic in spot or tower view.
2) Individual engines cannot be selected with the "e" key.
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CONTACT INFO
Richard Probst
probstr@airmail.net
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HISTORY OF CHANGES
Changes 2005-Jan-09:
* Added entries to panel.cfg for passenger views from Kevin Sparkuhl (see the manual for more info)
* A few higher quality cockpit side views
* Speed bugs automatically set for takeoff and landing based on weight and flap setting (click on the ASI)
* Fixed speed chart icons
Changes 2004-Dec-31:
* Fixed panel.cfg entry I goofed - thanks Brian!
Changes 2004-Dec-29:
* Fix G/S capture and course needle bugs introduced in last build - sorry!
* A/P separated into client/server
* Fixed comparator and runway flag bug on freq's ending in .35 or .95
* Added 2500, 500, 100, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 foot callouts
* Added "minimums" callout
* Added a few copilot callouts - 80 knots, V1, rotate
* Added manual - click on the htm file in the panel folder
* Fixed graphic glitch on ASI readout in landing view
* Radio altimeter now maxes out if bank angle exceeds 30 degrees
Changes 2004-Dec-20:
* Alt Alert can be set by 1000's when right clicking
* Hdg/Crs can also be set by right clicking
* Fixed nav fractional down tuning (FS2004 bug)
* Fixed A/P turn knob steering for FS2004
* Changed installation instructions at bottom of this file
Changes 2004-Dec-13:
* Fixed for heading bug drift for CIVA INS
* Fixed EPR bug initial setting
* Fixed 350 --> 010 course setting bug
* Autothrottles now set target EPR better during takeoff
* Second push of A/P disconnect key or button cancels warning
* Prevent a/p disconnect when switching to landing view for first time
Changes 2004-Dec-09:
* Fixed takeoff horn
* Added performance charts from Charles Fox (see enclosed doc)
Changes 2004-Dec-08:
* Fixed in-flight spoiler horn
Changes 2004-Dec-02:
* Usuability request for digital heading readout - click on top of HSI
* Added icon for lowering airstairs (air file must use wing fold)
* All cockpit legend lights come on automatically if plane loaded when dark
Changes 2004-Nov-24 (first FS2004 build):
* ASI cursor can now be adjusted in 1 knot increments
* Baro setting can be changed with B key
* Rudder control indicator now within limits
* Yaw dampers turned off automatically on the ground to prevent "jiggly" rudder
* Fuel flow indication no longer goes off scale
* Taxi hold should now give 12 knots
* Added FS2004 GPS
* Fixed red dome knob transparency
* Fixed light panel transparency
* Added button for overhead - you can still use Cntl-numpad 5
* Fix ADI phase problem
* Sound effects will now shutoff when in slew, pause, or external view
* Added close button for main overhead
* Fixed LOC and G/S Comparator warning
* Adjusted takeoff trim warning for new air file set
* Fixed flashing trim light on throttle panel
* Dark lighting bitmaps will no longer come on during day
* Updated flight director logic and tracking
* Fixed (I think) no sound effects in landing view
* Fixed random trim sounds in landing view
* Airspeed cursor now sets to default a/p setting when loading plane in air
* Fixed G/S flag on ADI
* G/S pointer on ADI and HSI now much smoother
* Fixed intermittent spoiler horn during hard landings
* Adjusted reverse EPR for new air file
* Fixed tendency for A/T switch to trip off when changing to external view
* Removed extra overhead entry from panel.cfg, fixed toggles