500S Shrike Aero Commander HD Series for FSX | P3D Latest Topics

Any updates ,i don't know about?

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:02:25 +0000

I haven't flown this bird for about 4 years and want to get out of jets for a while. I found an updated file for dynamics on Avsim and put that one in. is there any thing like maybe Burt would of done to upgrade this 500? Thanks Louis CYYC

Please help: Unexplained power loss

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:57:32 +0000

Hi All. Hoping someone can help me understand a recurring problem I'm having with the Shrike 500S (HD) in FSX. I keep losing power mid-flight and crashing. I'm closely following the procedures defined in the manual. Nothing I've tried seems to help. It happens at various power settings, various altitudes and in various weather conditions. It last happened at cruise power, at an altitude of 3,500 ft, cowl flaps closed, mixture set as appropriate (automix OFF). I watched the gauges and at the point I heard the engine tone shift, all gauges seemed to be giving optimal readouts. Manifold pressure then drops considerably, and I begin a gentle, but usually terminal descent 😞 The engines never cut out altogether, and occasionally, the power will suddenly jump back up and I can resume normal flight. I've tried switching fuel boost on as soon as this happens, as suggested in the manual, but this has no effect.

I'm absolutely baffled. This doesn't happen in any other aircraft I fly. Any guidance anyone can offer would be gratefully received, as in all other respects, I love flying the Shrike - but will have to abandon it if I can't trust it to stay airborne.

Livery Request -SVG AIR

Sat, 14 May 2016 21:55:22 +0000

Hi Folks,

I was wondering if any of you talented painters would be willing to give this livery a try?

http://www.jetphotos.net/photo/6196384

A google search for J8-VAY and J8-VBG will show some more detailed photos.

Also,

Mustique Airways is also another good livery.

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/645781/j8-pug-mustique-airways-aero-commander-500/

http://www.aviacioncr.net/foto.php?id=43555

As with SVG AIR, a search for J8-PUG and J8-MQS will show more photos.

Aero Commander 500S (Interior Cleanup WIP)

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 00:07:17 +0000

Hello Guys/Gals

This is my first attempt to clean up an aircraft. In this case the Shrike.
It is an old plane, but IMHO it was neglected.
I didn't make or aimed for a pristine interior, after all this is a 50 year old plane.

I cleaned the Panel, Carpet, Seats, Side & Door Panels and something more here an there. Of course it has mistakes (I'm not a Painter)
Night textures included, but those are still in progress.

If You like what You see please download the zip file and read the Readme.

You can either place them in one of the Texture folders or in Texture.Common folder (Make Backups First)

I hope You like them
Place comments here or PM me.

Thanks to Carenado, Ray Marshal, Bert Pieke and Richard Sennet.

Download: Aero Commander 5002 (Cleanup 1.09).zip

Cheers
Ramón

AC 500 Dome light fix download

Thu, 19 May 2016 00:49:51 +0000

Just a quick edit - original dome light was over the top imo so heres a new one :wink:

Backup your original file in your common texture folder then replace with this one

Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-cAHnyMVBgfTVJzWnlyVUk0LTg/view?usp=sharing

Original Version

New Version

Bug List

Thu, 12 May 2016 23:29:05 +0000

After a short shake down flight I've seen a few things that have not been mentioned in other threads yet.

1. Hideous interior engine sound glitch that repeats when engines are at idle.

2. Sim starts with engines running with both overhead fuel shutoff switches in the off position. Even after selecting ready to taxi.

3. Lettering on overhead panel that says "Elevador Trim"

Alaska Sate Forestry Shrike Released

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 06:07:51 +0000

Never again lol hope you like it :wink:

Link to file:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-cAHnyMVBgfMXlUa2wzMUE2dGc/view?usp=sharing

AC 500S to the MRO (minor overhaul) - WIP

Fri, 13 May 2016 15:28:47 +0000

It certainly is a fantastic looking aircraft. Had been on my wish list for years.

I know its and old model, but it does not deserve to be neglected, so I sent it to the MRO for an

interior overhaul. Won't be immaculate, though.

This is WIP, not done yet.

Before Cockpit

Before Cabin

WIP Cockpit (Still needs sandblasting oxide and some paint, here and there)

WIP Cabin

Thanks for watching.

Will advise when ready.

Commander Merlyn Turbo Charger conversion

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 13:32:06 +0000

I am thoroughly pleased with the handling characteristics of the AC 500S as released. I am no Bob Hoover or Dave Womacks but aerobatics in the Shrike are superb. However, just as in real life, we always want more performance for our aircraft. Merlyn Products have been making after market turbo charger for decades. They have 290HP, 300HP, 320 HP and even a 350HP conversions available. Here is their information on the 320HP conversion:

Merlyn Shrike 320 Hp conversion

Merlyn products newest Commander program provides dramatic increases in performance and payload for the 500B, S, and U at a moderate price. The opportunity presents itself as current production Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engines have become available to us. MPi converts the engines by installing a single high efficiency turbo, new cylinder, valve, and piston assemblies and gives it a rating of 320 Hp. No modification is necessary to the existing airframe and your current HC-C3YR compact hub props are applicable. Along with a host of updated accessories and components, this conversion offers the Commander owner outstanding performance with new parts availability for years to come. If you are looking for versatility, the 320 is the best value for the buck!

Some Benefits:

Low time TIO-540-AE2A turbocharged engines
Full 320hp @ 18,000 ft.
41” Maximum MAP
2000 hr TBO!
Single engine service ceiling to 16,000 ft.
450 lb gross weight increase (650 lb with MPi 70 gallon fuel system)
204 KTAS @ 12,000 ft. and 70% power
Increased takeoff and climb performance
Engines are fully supported Lycoming
Reliability
STC SA01212SE

As Merlyn stated, this makes a huge difference in high altitude operations and climb. It is easy to do in FSX or PD3V3. So that you can have the released version and a converted version, I suggest you copy your entire Commander folder and rename it to Carenado Aero Commander 500S TC. It is very important that you rename the title of each livery by including a TC in its name in the aircraft cfg. Example follows:

[fltsim.1]

title=Carenado 500S TC Aero Commander N786E

sim=500S

model=

panel=

sound=

texture=N786E

kb_checklists=

kb_reference=

atc_id=N786E

ui_manufacturer="Carenado"

ui_type=500S TC Aero Commander

ui_typerole="Twin Engine Prop"

ui_createdby="Carenado"

ui_variation=N786E TC

description="500S Aero Commander Merlyn Products 320 HP Turbo System"

atc_heavy=0

atc_airline=

atc_flight_number=

atc_id_color=0000000000

visual_damage=1

The engine and prop changes are noted below:

[piston_engine]

power_scalar = 1.2 // was 1.0 //Piston power scalar

cylinder_displacement= 91.7 //Cubic inches per cylinder

compression_ratio= 8.0 //Compression ratio

number_of_cylinders= 6 //Number of cylinders

max_rated_rpm= 2575 //Max rated RPM

max_rated_hp= 320 // was 290 //Max rated HP

fuel_metering_type= 0 //0=Fuel Injected, 1=Gravity Carburetor, 2=Aerobatic Carburetor

cooling_type= 0 //0=Cooling type Air, 1=Cooling type Liquid

normalized_starter_torque= 0.3 //Starter torque factor

turbocharged= 1 // was 0 //Is it turbocharged? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

max_design_mp= 41 // was 0 //Max design manifold pressure, (inHg)

min_design_mp= 1 // was 0 //Min design manifold pressure, (inHg)

critical_altitude= 18000 //Altitude to which the turbocharger will provide max design manifold pressure (feet) 0000

emergency_boost_type= 0 //0=None, 1=Water Injection, 2=Methanol/Water injection, 3=War Emergency Power

emergency_boost_mp_offset= 0 //Additional manifold pressure supplied by emergency boost

emergency_boost_gain_offset= 0 //Multiplier on manifold pressure due to emergency boost

fuel_air_auto_mixture= 0 //Automixture available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

auto_ignition= 0 //Auto-Ignition available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on maximum RPM mechanical efficiency

idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on idle RPM mechanical efficiency

max_rpm_friction_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on maximum RPM friction

idle_rpm_friction_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on idle RPM friction

[propeller]

thrust_scalar = 1.1 // was 1.0 //Propeller thrust scalar

propeller_type= 0 //0=Constant Speed, 1=Fixed Pitch

propeller_diameter= 6.4 //Propeller Diameter, (feet)

propeller_blades= 3 //Number of propeller blades

propeller_moi= 4.0 //Propeller moment of inertia

beta_max= 45.0 //Maximum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)

beta_min= 15.2 //Minimum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)

min_gov_rpm= 1900 //Miminum governed RPM

prop_tc= 0.1 //Prop time-constant

gear_reduction_ratio= 1.0 //Propeller gear reduction ratio

fixed_pitch_beta= 0.0 //Fixed pitch angle of fixed pitch prop, (degrees)

low_speed_theory_limit= 80.0 //Speed at which low speed theory becomes blended in (feet/second)

prop_sync_available= 1 //Prop synchronization available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

prop_deice_available= 1 //Prop de-icing available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

prop_feathering_available= 1 //Prop feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

prop_auto_feathering_available= 0 //Prop auto-feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

min_rpm_for_feather= 1000 //Minimum RPM for prop feathering 700

beta_feather= 82.5 //Feathering pitch angle (degrees)

power_absorbed_cf= 0.9 //Coefficient of friction for power absorbed by propeller

defeathering_accumulators_available= 0 //Defeathering accumulators available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

prop_reverse_available= 0 //Prop reverse available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE

minimum_on_ground_beta= 0.0 //Miminum pitch angle on ground, (degrees)

minimum_reverse_beta= 0.0 //Minimum pitch angle in reverse, (degrees)

propeller.0= 4, -1, -1

Propeller.1= 4, 1, -1

Please back up your aircraft cfg prior to making the changes!

No changes are required to the air file.

Enjoy,

Greg

A sound experiment

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 02:07:29 +0000

I was thinking about the engine sounds in FSX/P3D on constant speed prop airplanes. The sound pitch always changes with throttle changes like the airplanes have fixed pitch props. Then it dawned on me that a sound file that changed pitch with prop RPM and changed volume with throttle setting is what is needed to make a proper sound configuration file for a constant speed prop. Problem is.....FSX/P3D doesn't allow that. So....it got me thinking. Could I move some of the engine sounds from the combustion section into the prop section and would it make it more realistic. I have done a couple of airplanes now and one of them is the 500S. I think it is much more realistic. Here is the modified sound.cfg file. See what you think.

//*********************************************************
// Aero Commander 500S FSX/P3D
//*********************************************************

[FLTSIM]
product_code=FSIM

[SOUND_ENGINE]
number_of_engines=2
eng1_combustion=COMBUSTION.1.00
eng2_combustion=COMBUSTION.2.00
eng1_prop=PROP.1.00
eng1_starter=starterA
eng2_starter=starterB
eng1_shutdown=shutdownA
eng2_shutdown=shutdownB
eng1_combustion_start=combstartA
eng2_combustion_start=combstartB
eng2_prop=PROP.2.00

[STARTERA]
filename=CARAC500Sstarter_left
viewpoint=1
link=starterA.1

[STARTERA.1]
filename=CARAC500Sxstarter_left
viewpoint=2

[STARTERB]
filename=CARAC500Sstarter_right
viewpoint=1
link=starterB.1

[STARTERB.1]
filename=CARAC500Sxstarter_right
viewpoint=2

[SHUTDOWNA]
filename=CARAC500Sshutdown_left
viewpoint=1
link=shutdownA.1

[SHUTDOWNA.1]
filename=CARAC500Sxshutdown_left
viewpoint=2

[SHUTDOWNB]
filename=CARAC500Sshutdown_right
viewpoint=1
link=shutdownB.1

[SHUTDOWNB.1]
filename=CARAC500Sxshutdown_right
viewpoint=2

[COMBSTARTA]
filename=CARAC500Sstartup_left
viewpoint=1
link=combstartA.1

[COMBSTARTA.1]
filename=CARAC500Sxstartup_left
viewpoint=2

[COMBSTARTB]
filename=CARAC500Sstartup_right
viewpoint=1
link=combstartB.1

[COMBSTARTB.1]
filename=CARAC500Sxstartup_right
viewpoint=2

[COMBUSTION.1.00]
filename=CARAC500Srpm1_left
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.002208,0.957447,0.600442,1.404255
vparams=0.002208,97.872337,0.050773,94.680855,0.176600,88.297874,0.280165,63.967613,0.372727,35.627529,0.474380,10.121457,0.512397,5.870445,0.602479,0.000000
link=COMBUSTION.1.01
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=10000

[COMBUSTION.1.01]
filename=CARAC500Srpm2_left
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.101545,0.851064,0.785872,1.340425
vparams=0.090508,0.000000,0.194260,3.191489,0.264901,19.148935,0.328918,62.765957,0.381898,94.680855,0.483444,95.744682,0.668874,18.085106,0.807947,2.127660
link=COMBUSTION.1.04
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=10000

[COMBUSTION.2.00]
filename=CARAC500Srpm1_right
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.002208,0.957447,0.600442,1.404255
vparams=0.002208,97.872337,0.050773,94.680855,0.176600,88.297874,0.280165,63.967613,0.372727,35.627529,0.474380,10.121457,0.512397,5.870445,0.602479,0.000000
link=COMBUSTION.2.01
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=10000

[COMBUSTION.2.01]
filename=CARAC500Srpm2_right
flags=0
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.101545,0.851064,0.785872,1.340425
vparams=0.090508,0.000000,0.194260,3.191489,0.264901,19.148935,0.328918,62.765957,0.381898,94.680855,0.483444,95.744682,0.668874,18.085106,0.807947,2.127660
link=COMBUSTION.2.04
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=10000

[PROP.1.00]
filename=CARAC500Sprop_left
flags=2
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.004415,1.106383,1.000000,2.000000
vparams=0.000000,100.000000,0.364238,100.000000,0.415011,87.234039,0.580574,20.212767,0.637969,10.638298,0.823400,0.000000,0.898455,0.000000,1.000000,0.000000
link=PROP.1.01

[PROP.1.01]
filename=CARAC500Sxprop_left
flags=2
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.004415,1.106383,1.000000,2.000000
vparams=0.000000,100.000000,0.364238,100.000000,0.415011,87.234039,0.580574,20.212767,0.637969,10.638298,0.823400,0.000000,0.898455,0.000000,1.000000,0.000000
link=PROP.1.02

[PROP.1.02]
filename=CARAC500Srpm3_left
flags=2
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.245033,0.765957,1.000000,1.319149
vparams=0.237037,0.201207,0.406181,0.000000,0.580574,19.148935,0.666667,42.553192,0.741722,79.787231,0.788079,94.680855,0.871774,100.000000,1.000000,100.000000
link=PROP.1.03
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=10000

[PROP.1.03]
filename=CARAC500Srpm4_left
flags=2
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.697572,0.638298,1.000000,0.829787
vparams=0.156733,0.000000,0.735099,0.000000,0.841060,1.063830,0.871965,9.574468,0.907285,24.468084,0.940397,58.510639,0.962472,86.170212,0.999167,99.054817
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=10000

[COMBUSTION.1.04]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm1_left-f
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.000000,1.042553,0.547383,1.446808
vparams=0.002208,98.936172,0.039735,100.000000,0.125828,98.936172,0.227373,92.553192,0.332390,67.518250,0.429986,17.518248,0.509194,5.109489,0.595474,0.000000
link=COMBUSTION.1.05
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.1.05]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm2_left-f
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.198675,1.000000,0.900662,1.510638
vparams=0.030905,1.063830,0.103753,11.702127,0.357616,62.765957,0.467991,72.340424,0.589404,71.276596,0.677704,58.510639,0.816777,7.446808,0.922737,1.063830
link=COMBUSTION.1.06
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.1.06]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm3_left-f
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.068433,0.638298,1.000000,1.148936
vparams=0.068433,1.063830,0.275938,10.638298,0.366446,30.851065,0.467991,70.212769,0.523179,90.425529,0.609272,98.936172,0.863135,98.936172,1.000000,100.000000
link=COMBUSTION.1.08
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=32500

[COMBUSTION.2.04]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm1_right-f
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.000000,1.042553,0.547383,1.446808
vparams=0.002208,98.936172,0.039735,100.000000,0.125828,98.936172,0.227373,92.553192,0.332390,67.518250,0.429986,17.518248,0.509194,5.109489,0.595474,0.000000
link=COMBUSTION.2.05
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.2.05]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm2_right-f
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.198675,1.000000,0.900662,1.510638
vparams=0.030905,1.063830,0.103753,11.702127,0.357616,62.765957,0.467991,72.340424,0.589404,71.276596,0.677704,58.510639,0.816777,7.446808,0.922737,1.063830
link=COMBUSTION.2.06
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.2.06]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm3_right-f
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.068433,0.638298,1.000000,1.148936
vparams=0.068433,1.063830,0.275938,10.638298,0.366446,30.851065,0.467991,70.212769,0.523179,90.425529,0.609272,98.936172,0.863135,98.936172,1.000000,100.000000
link=COMBUSTION.2.08
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=32500

[COMBUSTION.1.08]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm1_left-r
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.000000,1.042553,0.547383,1.446808
vparams=0.002208,98.936172,0.039735,100.000000,0.125828,98.936172,0.227373,92.553192,0.332390,67.518250,0.429986,17.518248,0.509194,5.109489,0.595474,0.000000
link=COMBUSTION.1.09
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=-179.999985
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.1.09]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm2_left-r
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.198675,1.000000,0.900662,1.510638
vparams=0.030905,1.063830,0.103753,11.702127,0.357616,62.765957,0.467991,72.340424,0.589404,71.276596,0.677704,58.510639,0.816777,7.446808,0.922737,1.063830
link=COMBUSTION.1.10
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=-179.999985
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.1.10]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm3_left-r
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.068433,0.638298,1.000000,1.148936
vparams=0.068433,1.063830,0.275938,10.638298,0.366446,30.851065,0.467991,70.212769,0.523179,90.425529,0.609272,98.936172,0.863135,98.936172,1.000000,100.000000
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=-179.999985
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=32500
link=COMBUSTION.1.11

[COMBUSTION.1.11]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm4_left-f
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.838852,0.872340,1.000000,0.936170
vparams=0.143488,0.000000,0.631347,0.000000,0.673289,0.000000,0.741722,0.000000,0.849890,1.063830,0.909492,8.510638,0.969095,50.000000,1.000000,98.829041
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500
link=COMBUSTION.1.12

[COMBUSTION.1.12]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm4_left-r
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.838852,0.872340,1.000000,0.936170
vparams=0.143488,0.000000,0.631347,0.000000,0.673289,0.000000,0.741722,0.000000,0.849890,1.063830,0.909492,8.510638,0.969095,50.000000,1.000000,98.829041
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=-179.999985
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.2.08]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm1_right-r
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.000000,1.042553,0.547383,1.446808
vparams=0.002208,98.936172,0.039735,100.000000,0.125828,98.936172,0.227373,92.553192,0.332390,67.518250,0.429986,17.518248,0.509194,5.109489,0.595474,0.000000
link=COMBUSTION.2.09
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=-179.999985
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.2.09]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm2_right-r
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.198675,1.000000,0.900662,1.510638
vparams=0.030905,1.063830,0.103753,11.702127,0.357616,62.765957,0.467991,72.340424,0.589404,71.276596,0.677704,58.510639,0.816777,7.446808,0.922737,1.063830
link=COMBUSTION.2.10
ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=-179.999985
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

[COMBUSTION.2.10]
filename=CARAC500Sxrpm3_right-r
flags=0
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.068433,0.638298,1.000000,1.148936
vparams=0.068433,1.063830,0.275938,10.638298,0.366446,30.851065,0.467991,70.212769,0.523179,90.425529,0.609272,98.936172,0.863135,98.936172,1.000000,100.000000
ConePitch=0.000000
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OutsideConeVolume=32500
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ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500
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ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=-179.999985
InsideConeAngle=90
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=9500

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viewpoint=1
rparams=0.004415,1.106383,1.000000,2.000000
vparams=0.000000,100.000000,0.364238,100.000000,0.415011,87.234039,0.580574,20.212767,0.637969,10.638298,0.823400,0.000000,0.898455,0.000000,1.000000,0.000000
link=PROP.2.01

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filename=CARAC500Sxprop_right
flags=2
viewpoint=2
rparams=0.004415,1.106383,1.000000,2.000000
vparams=0.000000,100.000000,0.364238,100.000000,0.415011,87.234039,0.580574,20.212767,0.637969,10.638298,0.823400,0.000000,0.898455,0.000000,1.000000,0.000000
link=PROP.2.02

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filename=CARAC500Srpm3_right
flags=2
viewpoint=1
rparams=0.245033,0.765957,1.000000,1.319149
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ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
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ConePitch=0.000000
ConeHeading=0.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeVolume=10000

[STALL_WARNING]
filename=CARAC500Sstallhorn

[GEAR_UP_WARNING_SOUND]
filename=CARAC500Sgearwarning
flags=2
viewpoint=1

[AP_DISENGAGE_SOUND]
filename=CARAC500Sapdisconnect

[FUEL_PUMP]
filename=CARAC500Sfuelpump
flags=0
viewpoint=1
maximum_volume=23700

[GEAR_DOWN]
filename=CARAC500Sgeardn

[GEAR_UP]
filename=CARAC500Sgearup

[EXIT_OPEN]
filename=CARAC500Sdoor_small_open

[EXIT_CLOSE]
filename=CARAC500Sdoor_small_close

[LEFT_TOUCHDOWN]
filename=CARAC500Stouch1

[RIGHT_TOUCHDOWN]
filename=CARAC500Stouch2

[CENTER_TOUCHDOWN]
filename=CARAC500Stouch1, CARAC500Stouch2

[GROUND_ROLL]
filename=CARAC500Sinroll
viewpoint=1
minimum_volume=6000
maximum_volume=11000
minimum_speed=3
maximum_speed=60
minimum_rate=0.80
maximum_rate=1.80
link=GROUND_ROLL1

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filename=CARAC500SXroll
viewpoint=2

[FLAPS]
filename=CARAC500Sflaps
minimum_volume=7000
maximum_volume=12300

[GYRO_SOUND]
filename=CARAC500Sgyro
maximum_volume=8400

[LEFT_WING_SCRAPE]
filename=smwngscr
minimum_speed=1
maximum_speed=60
minimum_rate=0.5
maximum_rate=2.0

[RIGHT_WING_SCRAPE]
filename=smwngscr
minimum_speed=1
maximum_speed=60
minimum_rate=0.5
maximum_rate=2.0

[FUSELAGE_SCRAPE]
filename=smblylnd
minimum_speed=1
maximum_speed=60
minimum_rate=0.5
maximum_rate=2.0

[CRASH_SOUND]
filename=pcrash3,cncrash1,cncrash2

[SPLASH_SOUND]
filename=psplash,cnsplas1,cnsplas2

////////////////////
// New Wind
////////////////////

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viewpoint=1
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vparams=0.000000,0.000000,30.5000,11.200000,66.3000,32.800000,102.9000,38.400000,142.8000,25.600000,174.7000,7.200000,198.2000,4.800000,200.0000,0.000000
link=wind_sound.1.01

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viewpoint=1
rparams=28.9000,0.767000,95.6000,1.203000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,40.8000,0.000000,58.4000,13.600000,88.4000,34.400000,120.2000,46.400000,146.8000,27.200000,170.4000,17.600000,200.0000,6.400000
link=wind_sound.1.02

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viewpoint=1
rparams=53.7000,0.561000,98.4000,1.217000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,62.3000,0.000000,94.7000,12.000000,98.3000,32.000000,138.7000,70.400000,180.6000,83.200000,182.4000,88.800000,200.0000,100.000000
link=wind_sound.1.03

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viewpoint=2
rparams=16.0000,0.660000,100.0000,1.464000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,30.5000,11.200000,66.3000,32.800000,102.9000,38.400000,142.8000,25.600000,174.7000,7.200000,198.2000,4.800000,200.0000,0.000000
link=wind_sound.1.04

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filename=CARAC500Swind02
viewpoint=2
rparams=28.9000,0.767000,95.6000,1.203000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,40.8000,0.000000,58.4000,13.600000,88.4000,34.400000,120.2000,46.400000,146.8000,27.200000,170.4000,17.600000,200.0000,6.400000
link=wind_sound.1.05

[wind_sound.1.05]
filename=CARAC500Swind03
viewpoint=2
rparams=53.7000,0.561000,98.4000,1.217000
vparams=0.000000,0.000000,62.3000,0.000000,94.7000,12.000000,98.3000,32.000000,138.7000,70.400000,180.6000,83.200000,182.4000,88.800000,200.0000,100.000000

Mixture control

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 22:15:23 +0000

Hi all,

Not sure this is a problem or just normal. During normal flight I setup the prop and power levers, but when I put back on the mixture levers to lean it out a bit there is no change in the gauges to indicate the change. I think all other Carenado aircraft show change when mixture is changes. C337 has a noticeable change in engine sound and run.

Thanks

Dick

problem with camera definition

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:19:54 +0000

Since Prepar 3d 3 ( now I use the fourth release) I receive this advise from simulator:

"Camera definitions need to have a valid category ( File--camera:\C:\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\SimObjects\Airplanes\Carenado Aero_Commander_500S\aircraft--CameraDefintion.XXX).....

what does it mean? How can I solve it?

Revised AC500 interior

Fri, 13 May 2016 23:51:34 +0000

The new Carenado Aero Commander Shrike 500 is a great plane, but some of us (me included) thought that the interior, here especially the carpets, is a bit too much on the rough side. This new interior replaces the carpets, gives a fresh paint to the column of the yoke and brightens the interior somewhat. Milton Shupe has developed the original AC500 for FS9 and has given her a wooden panel as alternative option. That is why I have included a wooden panel here too. The worn leather has not been touched.

Also the Carenado Beech C90B King Air has received a cabin upgrade. The panel has the same wood and the cabin shows now a two-tone leather interior.

Default AC 500 panel:

Revised AC 500 panel:

Wood AC 500 panel:

Default instrument housing:

Revised instrument housing:

Revised rear cabin:

This is the zip code: carenado_ac500s_interior.zip

And now the Carenado Beech C90B King Air:

Here’s the default panel:

And this is the alternative:

Here’s the default cabin:

And here is the alternative:

This is the zip code: carenado_c90b_king_air_interior.zip

I hope you’ll enjoy

Paint Kit

Mon, 29 May 2017 23:52:41 +0000

Hi everyone, im trying to do my own repaint of the Aero Commander Shrike, but haven't been able to find it. i have found other repaints but not the actual paint kit. does anyone know where i can find it? or know how i can do it? thanks in advance?

Hidraulic P, Instrument

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:15:12 +0000

Hi, i have a thing that bothers me a lot, i see all the topics here for search this bug but i cant found nothing,

In the RL with master battery off, (cold and dark) the Hidraulic Pression Indicator must read 0, or dont have any indication, you must pass the battery on and get one engine started to have hidraulic pression, have indication in the instrument, this is a MUST in the commander family planes, the hidraulic pression,

In the Shrike commander of carenado with all cold and dark, all off, the instrument have Pression, its alive, theres no WAY to get in to 0 pression, the instrument dont have any movement, as a commander pilot this is the first thing that i see in the panel...... that little needle have pression with neither the battery on or an engine running,

There is any thing that i can do to make this indicator work? ...... having in 0 on cold and dark... and see in raising pressure with the engine running?? some line on the .xml archive, some thing? ....

HEEEEEELLLLPPPPP

Redgars

Fictional FedEx Feeder skin?

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:26:38 +0000

A cheeky request to see if any of the talented skinning artists have the time and or inclination to make a FedEx livery for this beautiful aircraft?

AC 500 Cockpit tweaked for VR Users

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:25:04 +0000

Hey guys,

I've done a small update to the common textures for the AC500 to reduce the 4096 images to 2048 and added mipmaps so that they render better in VR for those of us flying the AC 500 with fly-inside.

Make a backup of your textures.common folder first, then overwrite it with the textures contained in this zip file to optimize your VR experience.

Dropbox link

AC500S PFPX profile?

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:53:28 +0000

Hey guys!
I'm wondering if any of you has made a profile to use with the PFPX flight planner?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Teo

Cabin Lighting [P3D]

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 06:17:29 +0000

I recently bought the Shrike, and it is a fun and easy aircraft to fly... during the day. But my biggest complaint with it is the cabin lighting, which to me, looks terrible and is not really good enough to fly the aircraft at night. There is just not enough ambient light in the cabin. Many switches and controls (e.g. cowl flaps) remain completely in darkness with the cabin lights on. I've seen other Carenado and Alabeo aircraft with much better cabin lighting, so I'm a bit disappointed with what seems like a slap-dash effort here. Also, why does clicking the captain's spotlight turn on the lights for the entire cabin, including passengers? And the panel lighting brightness knob, which has settings for 25, 50, 75, 100 seems to have no effect for me.

Is there a way to fix this by altering the textures or config files for the aircraft? Does having HDR turned on make the lighting look worse than intended?

Thanks!

Shrike Commander FDE

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:15:52 +0000

HI!!

Just wanna know if some RL pilot of Commanders has fly this beauty to give an opinion about the Flight Dynamic, does fly like the RL plane? Have the same behavior or at least enough to say "fly like Commander" knowing that for know this is the only Commander for Fsx/P3D and the best piston powered Rockwell Commander.

Redgars

Robert Bernard

Marker lights

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:22:12 +0000

The marker lights do not illuminate although the sound works if switched on. Marker test does not illuminate lights either.

regards

Mike

Experimental call sign

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:11:12 +0000

I know this must be an easy fix but I am sufferring from a brain cramp. How to I cahnge the "experimental" call sign?

Thanks

Repaints

Mon, 23 May 2016 20:00:32 +0000

I was wondering if there are any repaints for this A/C? I find there is just the one in the library.

Where is this file for the GTN750?

Mon, 16 May 2016 21:10:01 +0000

When I installed it I never got the option of installing my GTN750 in it. So when I read the documents it said to double click on F1GTN750PA32.exe.

I did a search of my entire PC and no such file exists. How do I install the GTN in this plane?

Thanks.

Jack

Prop feather

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:39:38 +0000

Maybe I'm missing something but I cannot get the props to feather using either the mouse or the prop lever. I can shut down the engine with the mixture, back down the throttle to the stop but the prop still windmills. I can get it just a tad below the line in the VC showing Feather range but not below. And the prop will continue to windmill

However, if I also press SHIFT F2 on the keyboard, it will immediately feather the selected prop. I use FSUIPC to map all buttons and axis. Can't find anything in the documentation about a prop lock or stop - have I missed it?

Thanx,

Vic