FSX/FSX-SE Aircraft and Panel Design Forum - How To

I'm interested in getting started in panel design. What software do I need? Will I need to purchase the software or is some or all of it available on the net?Any help would be appreciated.

Hi,Is there an accurate panel out there for the B1900 for FS2002? I love this plane but have been unable to locate a good panel for this aircraft. I had one that was for FS2000, but do not have it any longer. Thanks,

I know we can open the doors in fs2002, but has any one ever thought of doing the rafts that pop out to get people down in emergencies? mAtt

I have seen many nice repaint done of the default 747-400. Some are fine but some have the Logo on the tail reveresed. I think this is due to a bug in the 747-400 model. Since some are fine, there must be a way to fix this on planes (ie using a paint program to open the bitmap and mirror the image).Has anyone done this or have any info on this subject?Thanks,Mark

Hi All,I'm looking for a Gauge programmer to realize a BAe Panel project. The project contains:BAe 146/Avro ARJ (uploaded some weeks ago but not completely finished)BAe Jetstream 31 (Main Panel Bitmap is finished)BAe Jetstream 41BAe Jetstream 61 (ATP)BAe HS 748All Panels contains a complete and full operating Overhead and Pedestal Panel, realistic Startup Procedures and all Inside views.Okay, I could programm the Gauges myself with XML (like I've done in the ARJ Panel) but I'm no expert and than it will takes a loooong time. With a more experienced Gauge programmer on my side it gets better and faster. All Panels will be Freeware, so please don't ask for money. I'm not pl…

I have an aircraft that does not stall till 60 knots. Full flaps, no flaps...doesn't matter.The reference speed section of the CFG reads...&l;Reference Speeds&r;flaps_up_stall_speed = 90.000full_flaps_stall_speed = 70.000cruise_speed = 166.000Question: Does the "Reference Speed" entry control the stall speed in any way? Or, is the stall speed controlled in the airfile?Joe

Wondering if one of you guys doing the repaints for Mikes Goose would do this one for me?? I have more pics of it if needed.http://www.enter.net/photoalbum/data/reddog/83319.JPGUSMC Retired

Does anyone out there have an altimiter that is not a dial type? For instance, it would need to be like a strip of paper with numbers on it being pulled through a slit in paper, like the one on the right side of the primary flight display on the default 777. It needs to be separate. XML or GAUIf it isn't broke, don't fix it.

Has anyone seen a superior FS 2002 737 glass panel for the 737-600, 700, 800, 900 aircraft? Any recommendations? The panels presently available seem to lack an element of realism. I wish the Dreamfleet guys would design a glass panel similar to their 400 panel.Thanks.

Can somebody tell me how to get this (attachment) back in English, please.Thanks

Since getting FS2002 I've spent most of my time designing scenery add-ons. But since Microsoft is taking so long to release a much needed Scenery SDK I've decided to try my hand at designing aircraft, until the release of the Scenery SDK.A question I have is that in the Sample MD-83 GMAX Model that came with FS2002 the model contains different LOD models for each object. For example: Fuselage_LOD_5 Fuselage_LOD_15 Fuselage_LOD_45 Fuselage_LOD_70 Fuselage_LOD_100my question is what purpose do these different levels of detail serve and are they required when designing an aircraft? or can I just design my fuselage, name …

Would anybody be willing to do such a repaint? I tried to do it myself some time ago, but it did not work out the way I wanted :-( . I like the 1011 a lot, and LTU was the only German operator of this type.Thanks!

I've spent some time messing with the sound.cfg file and I think I've figured out enough to get some decent sounds in my aircraft now. The one thing I can't figure out is how to make the synthesized pitch to vary proportionally with the RPMs. For example, if I slam the power to full, the sound will change to full intensity/frequency right away and not with the slow moving RPM's, which take about 6-7 seconds to get from IDLE to 100%. Any ideas on how to get the sound to increase in pitch with the RPM's?THanksEnrique

Whats the best program todo repaints with?

Hi!I just wanted to know if anybody of you is working on a TBM700 aircraft? Because if yes, I'd maybe would make a panel for the TBM700.Happy flyingharry3[http://www.socata.com]

hi all,does anyone know how to apply the default prop textures in gmax...i just cant get my mind around it, i can see all three speed versions are there, but when i apply them to the disc it looks very strange.please help.odog

I am making an Airbus a321 and I would like to see in fs2002 how it look's, it is not finished yet but I would like to see it.I get an error. I hope someone can explain to me how to fix this. http://ftp.avsim.com/dcforum/User_files/3d5e9eb6572c8507.jpgThis is the log.Running modelStart! (D:gmaxgamepacksFlightSimtest)Loading X D:gmaxgamepacksFlightSimtest...Processing...(Part flap1l_wing) Found colocated vertices within triangle (50.453781,-16.861712, 8.730194) (50.453781,-5.620571, 8.007537) (50.453781,-5.620571, 8.006632).(Part flap1l_wing) Found colocated vertices within triangle (50.453781, 5.620569, 8.140547) (50.453781,-5.620571, 8.006632) (50.4…

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Hi i want to know if you could repaint a American Airlines livery for the new A300 that is at flightsim.com please let me know if you could paint itthanks...

I would like to know how to write a module for FS2K2. Any hints, SDK pointers, etc are welcome.

Good morning everyone.I have a question regarding how to best design some trailing edge flaps for my gmax Lockheed L-188.The entire model is done with virtually all texturing completed as well. I have been able to figure out the prop effects, rolling wheels, suspension, etc...everything except my flap action. While I was successful at using the default L/R_flap tag for normal flap pivoting, I have been unable to duplicate the sliding action while it pivots.Could anyone describe a keyframe animation or some other tagging method for a flap that slides out of the back of the wing while it deploys?Any help would be greatly appreciated! I have attached a jpg of the project so…

with the new van's dc9's this would be such an awesome panel for it, could someone please help me get his panel working in ms2002?

I need one of you A&P's out there to send me a copy of the FS2k2's default Baron 58 panel files, which I managed to screw up, so I can get this bird back in the air. Send to my e-mail address at [email protected] a lot.

New at the official gMax support site today is a form that allows you to submit bugs/problems you've found in the core gMax software directly to Discreet, the makers of gMax.http://www.gmaxsupport.com/html/bug_form.aspNote that this is a one way process, you won't get an individual reply for anything that you submit. If you require that type of support, see the options listed on this page:http://www.gmaxsupport.com/html/support.aspHowever your feedback will go straight to the people who need to know so that the bugs can be fixed in future patches or versions of gMax.Have funFinn

Hello,does anybody know, how to speed up the engine acceleration for default jet aircraft in FS2002?I would like to have it e.g. in 3 seconds and not 10-12s or more, like Boeing or Learjet.Maybe it's something in *.air file or in aircraft.cfg ?RegardsMilan Lisnerhttp://mlk-airbase.wz.czhttp://www.mlk-airbase.wz.cz/msfs/f18/shots6/img30m.jpg