Here is how to install the Flaming Smoke effect:
All users:
1. Open the flamingsmokeupdate1.zip file (extraction is unnecessary)
2. Copy the fx_smoke_fl.fx file and minimize the .zip file
3. Go to the fs9 effects folder
4. Paste the copied file (this may take a minute or two, so be patient)
If you used my previous file, it will ask if you if you want to override the old fx_smoke_fl file. Click Yes.
Instructions for previous users now end.
First Time users instructions:
5. Close the effects folder ans maximize the .zip folder
6. Open the Flaming Smoke.txt file
7. Highlight and copy ALL the text
8. Re-minimize the .zip folder
9. Open the fs9 aircraft folder
10. Open the folder of the plane you wnat to install the effects on
e.g. extra300
11. Open the aircraft.cfg file within the folder
12. Paste the copied text at the top of the file and indent "[fltsim.0]"
13. Exit all files and save all changes.
14. Open Flight Simulator and fly in the modified plane (during day is
reccomended)
15. Push the I key pre or mid-flight to activate the smoke. (go to spot, tower, or top-down view to view the smoke.
Do not post without my permission. I can be reached at trainboy95@juno.com. E-mails will be replied to unless you say otherwise.
Enjoy the smoke!