Simviation Forum - The sale got the best (C-130) of me..

Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 2:14pm

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... the whole package and all expansions for $12US Cheesy

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Reply #1 - Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 2:32pm

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Wow, I didnt even notice that one was $12 also! May have to get it as well.

Great shots btw

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Reply #2 - Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 2:41pm

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Thanx....

My only complaint so far, are the sounds.. but I went and got the 'Turboprop Simulations' sound package (more expensive than the C-130.. Cheesy

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Reply #3 - Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 2:49pm

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I have been eyeballing that C-130 for a while, and missed the sale today. Is it everything it promises to be? I know it is still pretty cheap for payware, but bills come first.

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Reply #4 - Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 4:00pm

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DaveSims wrote on Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 2:49pm:

I have been eyeballing that C-130 for a while, and missed the sale today. Is it everything it promises to be? I know it is still pretty cheap for payware, but bills come first.

I can't put my finger on it.. but it's both very nice, and oddly dissapointing. Mostly it's good.. a VERY good model, neat animations.. great flight dynamics.. superb VC.

The systems are decently modeled, but not by PMDG standards.

If you like C-130s, it's worth it even at regular prices... at the sale price, it's a no-brainer.

I'll tweak it a bit.. get into the systems and gauges that are editable.. and it will be one of my favorite airplanes..

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Reply #5 - Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 6:44pm

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I loved this aircraft when I had the base package.....I love it even more with the expansions (RAF Mk4...yay)

It's a brilliant thing to chuck about through the Welsh hills....and a bit more challenging than a hawk or tornado Cheesy

Great pics as well Brett...love that USCG scheme

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Reply #6 - Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 7:09pm

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I also took advantage of this deal (1/3 price for the entire package!!!)

I had the FS9 Captain Sim C-130 and I find that it's a bit more realistic than the FSX herc as far as starting it up, but I am not disappointed, she flies like a herc, sounds like a herc, and looks like a herc!

Great shots too Brett!

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Reply #7 - Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 11:56pm

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For those knowledgable about the C-130. Is 290knots (IAS) cruising speed normal for this plane? I was just wondering because I been flying a single prop 4 seater that reached close to that speed easily and wondered why the bigger C-130 with 4 bigger props was maxing out at the same speeds as a small single prop plane. Should I think truck and motorcycle? I bought the boxed version from Just Flight last year.

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Reply #8 - Jul 3^rd, 2010 at 2:01am

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BigTruck wrote on Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 7:09pm:

I also took advantage of this deal (1/3 price for the entire package!!!)

I had the FS9 Captain Sim C-130 and I find that it's a bit more realistic than the FSX herc as far as starting it up, but I am not disappointed, she flies like a herc, sounds like a herc, and looks like a herc!

Great shots too Brett!

Any particular gripe with the start-up systems? I have the Just Flight manual for the FS2004 Herc, and the FSX Herc starts up in the exact same manner.

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Reply #9 - Jul 3^rd, 2010 at 2:55am

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BigTruck wrote on Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 7:09pm:

I also took advantage of this deal (1/3 price for the entire package!!!)

I had the FS9 Captain Sim C-130 and I find that it's a bit more realistic than the FSX herc as far as starting it up, but I am not disappointed, she flies like a herc, sounds like a herc, and looks like a herc!

Great shots too Brett!

Any particular gripe with the start-up systems? I have the Just Flight manual for the FS2004 Herc, and the FSX Herc starts up in the exact same manner.

No gripes, I just know with my FS9 version I couldn't use the instant one button start. With the FSX I can just push the button and they fire up. It's nice and quick and easy.

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Reply #10 - Jul 3^rd, 2010 at 2:58am

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Mistro wrote on Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 11:56pm:

For those knowledgable about the C-130. Is 290knots (IAS) cruising speed normal for this plane? I was just wondering because I been flying a single prop 4 seater that reached close to that speed easily and wondered why the bigger C-130 with 4 bigger props was maxing out at the same speeds as a small single prop plane. Should I think truck and motorcycle? I bought the boxed version from Just Flight last year.

Sounds about right, she's big and powerful, but she just lumbers across the sky in no particular hurry to get anywhere. It took us over 12 hours to fly from San Diego to Hawaii in one, if that gives you any clue Grin

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Reply #11 - Jul 3^rd, 2010 at 7:05am

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BigTruck wrote on Jul 3^rd, 2010 at 2:58am:

Mistro wrote on Jul 2^nd, 2010 at 11:56pm:

For those knowledgable about the C-130. Is 290knots (IAS) cruising speed normal for this plane? I was just wondering because I been flying a single prop 4 seater that reached close to that speed easily and wondered why the bigger C-130 with 4 bigger props was maxing out at the same speeds as a small single prop plane. Should I think truck and motorcycle? I bought the boxed version from Just Flight last year.

Sounds about right, she's big and powerful, but she just lumbers across the sky in no particular hurry to get anywhere. It took us over 12 hours to fly from San Diego to Hawaii in one, if that gives you any clue Grin

I invited a pilot buddy over to check it out. He's a 20,000+ hour CFI at one of the clubs I frequent.. who flew C-130s in the AirForce. He's never used MSFS, so it was hard to get feedback from him.. but when I flew it as he watched.. he was impressed.

According to him, the performance is spot-on. The Herc has enough power to get heavy loads up off of short runways into a steep climb, but those engines can over-power the airframe in level flight.. Cruising at 300+ knots is easily done.. but cruising at 270 was the norm... for not only range, but for the sake of the engines, and crew.. Cruising on two engines wasn't unheard of either.

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Reply #12 - Jul 4^th, 2010 at 1:30am

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Thanks for the info...I can now stop wondering if I'm doing something wrong. I always thought that this plane being used in the military was built for long hauls. I now consider it my favorite and biggest bush flying plane. Cool

It took me around 5 hours to get from Fort Knoks, IL. to Port Angeles, WA. Though it was a slow trip, I really appreciated the flight in the end and making a good landing was very important (didn't come all this way just to screw up). And the autopilot kept me involved with the plane throughout the whole trip (no going to watch TV).

BTW. I was wondering what's the best way to use the autopilot? I usually set the height and steer manually.

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Reply #13 - Jul 4^th, 2010 at 8:10am

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BTW. I was wondering what's the best way to use the autopilot? I usually set the height and steer manually.

Depends on the flight: Altitude hold lowers the workload the most. Heading hold is nice, but if there isn't a lot of gusting wind.. the airplane is pretty stable.

The airspeed hold is cool.. You can set power for climb, and it will hold a desired climb-speed. It's NOT a throttle-based airspeed hold.. so cruising speed is set manually.. It uses pitch to control the airspeed.. so it's good for stable climbs/descents..

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