The Flight Unlimited Series

So today I installed my new GeForce4 Ti4200 and WOW!!!! is this the same game. A vast improvement on what I was used to without any initial tweaking.So, to make it even better what drivers are recommended and what settings as well. I see on posts about Anisotropic filtering and anti aliasing (whatever they are) and x2 and x8S and ....... oh boy!!!Some tried and trusted methods would be greatly appreciated.ThanksAndy

Here's a few screenshots showing the upcoming London City. There's more work to be done but the basic layout and the most prominent models are present. I'll edit and place a few more ground objects (grass / concrete) and ship it down to Robert for the final touch.Hans Petterhttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22938.jpghttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22939.jpghttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22940.jpg

I have just posted a small addition to the new Seattle modelmip.tag database. This corrects two small omissions from the original release, by providing access to a log used for marking runways and taxiways for bush strips, and fixing omission of textures for one other object. You should download this file and install it (instructions included) if you hope to use Chris Low's new Seattle upgrades when they become available, and if you ever plan to develop your own scenery or packages for the Seattle region.The two omissions were pointed out to me by Chris Low in a posting on AVSIM (thanks Chris) and John Lewis in an email (thanks John)! To both of you, many thanks for so qu…

I've downloaded and installed the kingairall.zip King Air add-on, heralded to be the bug free version, and have found it not to be so! On external views I get a ctd. Does anyone know if this is fixable or there is a more up to date version of the areoplane available?Are there any hanger sites set up by FU3 fans that are worth looking at?

Hi all,When you import data with GeoTilesViewer for the Seattle area then you can get this error.http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/23511.jpghere is a workaround using GeoTilesViewer and the LG tools TAGSEEK and TAGWRITE. It's a bit tricky but all you need is in the zip and it is usable for any megatile in Seattle or Sanfran area.

Hi All,I thought you all would like to see my paper weight. I was given it by my son-in-law who claims to have removed (nicked more like) it from a derilict aircraft at Southend Airport when he was a lad. He thinks it was a DC3.I have replaced the glass and straightend the needles out. If you look close you can see two parts of the guage that had a needle in each, now missing.My question is: How was this instrument used? as I have not seen one fitted in any aircraft so far.:7

Hello FU3 friends,it

I was lucky enough to be able to visit the Air and Space Museum in Washington at the weekend. If you ever get the chance then it's a must. Its full of the whole history of aviation and there's models and exhibits galore. Here are some screenshots of some that maybe of interestA Goose in all its gloryhttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/23528.jpgA DC3 hanging.... (sorry about the shadows)http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/23529.jpgAnd Finally, for all you aircraft developers and ATP engine. "So thats how it works....."http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/23530.jpgBack in the UK soon.Andy

OK guys, I have finally been given permission to "come clean". I am writing another article for PC Pilot magazine, and this will be included in Issue 25...due out in October. This article is specifically about the latest and greatest add-ons and upgrades that are available for Flight Unlimited 3.The editors of PC Pilot would like to include some of these on the cover CD, so let me know if you would like your own work added to the list. Apparently they have plenty of space on the CD, so we have a chance here to distribute the latest and greatest add-ons to many FU3 users who may be totally unaware that they exist. This may also help to recruit some new members to the FU3 F…

I have noticed something odd with early screenshots of FU2 - they look much better than the way the sim actually turned out in the end. I especially remember some preview screenshots shown on the now closed site Gamecenter. I was able to find two very small pictures to show what I mean on this site:http://www.cdmag.com/simulation_vault/flig...view/page1.htmlThey are very small, but those very familiar with the San Francisco area that made it into FU2/3 will recognize that the colors are more vivid on those shots, and the colour of the sea looks better. It's not easy to see on those tiny screenshots, Gamecenter did have full-size images that showed it much more clearly.Tho…

Just a little sneak peek at one of my current projects. I've been working with Glidernut to arrive at a reasonable set of glider panels for the upcoming un-powered gliders (let the whole darn litter out of the bag there, eh?). This is my first try with the Blanik L-13. In keeping with John's suggestions, I've tried to keep it as open as possible.A little jaunt near Mt. Rainierhttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/21966.jpgAfter diving down a few thousand... ;)http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/21967.jpgAnd again at dusk!http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/21968.jpghttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/21969.jpgI hope you like the shots. I'll post some more when I get the 3D mode…

Hi, allRecently found an article from R Driscoll on Simple Models for FU3 put out around December 2002. As far as I can see the author is a Sydneyite (greetings from the Gold Coast) but I have lost track of the site where I got the file. My problem are as follows.Building the models is fine, but adding them to the GEN file does not seem to do anything so they cant be used. Also, where are all the scenery objects that appear in FU located in the program. FLED brings up heaps of objects for use, but somehow the objects I build just dont appear and there does not seem to be a way to get to the GEN folder from within FLED.Any thoughts appreciatd.

Just uploaded to the library. As promised to Jon Point, here is my livery contribution to his wonderful Dash8.Jersey European G-JEDE http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/23191.jpg :-wave agtim

Has anyone managed to get AI planes operating from main runways AND cross runways....at the same time ? I have just attempted this at San Francisco International, but it isn't working. I wanted the airliners to continue using Runways 28L and 28R, and the business jets, small planes, and military planes to operate from Runway 19L. Has anyone successfully done this, or something similar ?Chris Low,ENGLAND.

Having some trouble getting all four engines on the BAe 146 to start. I press 'e' once, and this starts two of the engines, press it again and it starts the other two engines. However, once the second set of engines are started they won't stay going, they putter out! What am I doing wrong in my start up proceedure for this areoplane?Also, does anyone know if there is a Spitfire for FU3, or indeed any other warbirds to download?

Just to let you all know I am still working on Filton in Bristol.I am please to hear of Lydd on the way ....Begining to sound good for UKsouth. If you wanna know what the hold ups are ...... I want it to be good ....it's my first attempt at an airfield ....there are lots of buildings....the runways strange ...the taxiways are worse and I have to make some compromises ...the rooves are strange (curvy and triangular)I know I am going to nick some of Rob D's models (with his permission and credits) like fences lamposts and trucks etc But I am still going at it!It's the big hangers next.Rob.

I have uploaded the new models database for Seattle and it should appear in the AVSIM library soon.A word to the wise - let Glidernut download it first - if it works on his computer then there should be no problems. Thanks Glidernut! Also, read the install instructions. It is important to make a backup before installing, as I cannot test the database with every existing package. It should work, and I've fly-tested it over several intensive scenery areas without any problems. But the file is too large for me to send by email for testing.If this works satisfactorily, I will continue to build databases for San Fransisco (day and night) and Seattle (night). I understand that …

So, I think that we can safely say that yet another FU related hoax has bitten the dust. No screenshots, no confirmation, no return to this forum by our intrepid "FU4 developer". What a pathetic stunt.Chris Low,ENGLAND.

Can anyone send me a file called truck1.wav ? This seems to be related to the Toyota jeep model that I have included at some of my Seattle airfields, but I get an error message whenever I want to modify these airfields in FLED.....something like "error, sound file truck1.wav could not be found".Chris Low,ENGLAND.

Ok, Ok, I see lots of messages on needing new UK voices in several posts.I even saw someone suggesting a Yorkshire accent (not Northern).So, here is a proposal.Someone let me know a sample 10 phrases you want recording.I will record these in one long wave file (although I can cut down using Cool Edit if needed). I will get these done by early next week and send back to whoever.Then....If they can be used, I have a spare 3 days at the beginning of August (evenings) where I have no wife, kids or animals in the house. I have a nice quiet environment. I will record as many as I can from the spreadsheet which someone has got during these 3 evenings or until my voice gives out.…

Hi all. I just reloaded FU3 for my grandson (10 Ys old), who loves playing this sim. FU3 has always seemed to me to work at double speed, expecially compared to FSXXXX and most noticeable when landing. Is there anyway to slow down the sim so landing speed appears less ballistic and more realistic? my Grandson (and I)would appreciate it. Thank you. Windows XP Home, Radeon 9500 Pro, 512MB RAM.

Hello All,;) Who parmis those which will read me, will say to me in which pi

I have built a new modelmip.tag for Seattle. My main goal was to replace the "ntree" models with Jon's higher detail models. I extracted the existing ntree MIPs, then replaced them with equivalent MIP pictures from Jon's trees.When I first compiled the new modelmip.tag, I tested it in FLED. Initially it looked promising, and when I looked at the ntrees in the object menu, the new trees appeared and looked excellent.Unfortunately as soon as I touched one of the models at SkyHarbour, FLED crashed.I believe the problem is the old one that FLED cannot cope with a change in size of a model, and the new MIPs are much larger than the original. So I don't think it is possible to …

Futher to my previous post, here's some shots of a strange AI problem I noticed at Sanderson. Has anybody seen this? An AI anomaly par excellence! I have the beta AI pack with the new planes in it - but these aren't new planes...Quietly taxiing one day and... what's this then?http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22029.jpgAnother view. Durn disappearing taxi lines...http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22030.jpgOK, I got tired of waiting so I cut the grass and overtook the shamozzle. At this point, the two opposite-facing planes disappeared. Now, what's the story with the Mooney and the Chinook?http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22031.jpgHuh? I've seen it all now... :-lolhttp:…

I've been cleaning up recently and found a few gems too good to throw out! I thought I'd share them with you ;)DC3s and Crest don't mix! After applying full throttle, I ripped the tail off. I don't know where the other shot went though :-(http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22018.jpgSanderson - Nice flyover but what about the building in the background?http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/22019.jpgPalette problems. Some time ago, someone posted some shots of a palette problem where the scenery palette had been corrupted by the aircraft palette. Well, here's the other way around :-eek It's either a great metallic livery or good camouflage, I don't know which!http://forums.avs…