Flyboy583

Fireman, i have to confess.. After watching the videos on programming the SST software, I realized that I have not been activating the profile.. Idiot = me!!

Cheers for uploading the videos Crash.. I tried registering on the forum, but the forum is closed to new registrations.. ?? Bloody typical!! I have send an email off to Saitek in disgust, but now dont mind The videos are available!! Try watching these videos Hey Pooka, that would be much appreciated!!! All the help I can get would help.. no point in re-inventing the wheel now is there

Thanks mutt I downloaded the configuration software for Saitek but I must be doing something wrong as I have configured lots of buttins using the different modes, but when I start up IL2, none of them are recognized in the game.. So I opted to configure the buttons using the IL2 in game configuration, but this does not recognize the different modes so limits the amount of buttons I can use Any Ideas? Hi, quick list Select all engines toggle engine (start/stop) Manual gear up & down for Wildcats and others toggle wing fold toggle arrester hook dive brakes center track IR nav lights supercharger up supercharger down padlock enemy ground (very handy if your eyesight isnt as good as it should be) drop tanks I am sure that there are some more it might be worth getting a Saitek Pro gamer control pad it gives another 20 buttons more if you use the modes. Place them where it suits you, but it can be hard to remember which button does what

Cheers Pooka!! That is quite some list you have there!!! Every button on your joystick must be used lol

So the last few days has been a steep learning curve, but hell, I enjoyed every second so far!! So to date I have installed IL2 and all the updates and started tinkering with my x45.... I was not happy with the curve settings of my joystick, but then again also did not understand how different curve settings affect the joystick, well after a lot of reading and tinkering (Im using Joy control) finally have the aircraft responding to my inputs aggressively, but not immediately going into a high speed stall or spin... (Ill need to do some flying online, to see if I can push the envelope more.. time will tell) So I now have a basic platform to start working from... Next is mapping the joystick, so one again looking online for x45 profiles and some more reading it has become clear that there is not a standard set of controls to map, every body is different and wants different levels of reality, but as I am going to fly with the DD it makes sense to see what standard set of controls I need to map on my X45 so that I can fly online without shame (My first attempt at online flying ended up with me sitting on the runway unable to start the engines of my P-38 , by the time I (with help) figured it out, I was alone on the runway lol!!) What I have mapped so far is.. Flaps (Up / Down) Gear (Up Down) Cowl Flaps / Radiator Emergency Power (WEP) Select Left Engine Select Right Engine Gunsight Brake Ok so this is my baseline... What other controls do I need to map??

That fixed it!!! Thanks Propnut!!!

Hi all, Last night (with the help of Fruitbat (and a view other DD - Thanks to you all by the way) helped me install all the patched on IL2.... I now have a fully update copy and am ready to fly One small problem though....... I now have no sound!!! Does anybody have any idea why this has happened and what to do??

Ok, 18 min left to download ultra pack, Just completing downloading teamspeak 3 and almost finished installing Rise Of Flight!!

Cheers David!! U r right very happy!! Whoo Whoo Thanks fruitbat, that will b a great help! I'm just out but should b back for 8, I will post here if gonna b late!! Chat in a bit!

Will Do!! I got a free copy with PC Pilot this month!! Will report back later! If you want to know what you new PC can deliver, install Rise of Flight. And its FREE MT

IL2 1946 installed Ultrapack downloading 16 % currently Now to go for a test flight

PC Arrived.. Un-boxed and busy installing il2 1946

Chaps, Id love to join you all but my PC only arrives tomorrow Ill jump onto team speak if ok?? At least I can listen to the action and have a natter.. What time will you all be online?

I liked the Beta, and am torn between Battlefield 3 vs Call Of Duty... Can only really afford one aftre just splashing out on a new PC.... OOhhh decisions Ill wait for you all to share your experiences!

Cool Jabo, Ill give you an update shortly.. Ill start with the hotels at the bottom of the list, from about 10 mile away and see how we get on...

I ended up going for a pre-built system rather than building it myself. The cost for this systems was £809.99 and bang on for my budget No not yet Paid for it this morning and delivery is on Thursday But sods law, Im going to the east coast on Thursday night typical!!! Ill be back on Saturday PM so will then un-box, and spend the rest of the night (with a crate of beer to hand) uploading and setting up my pc and IL2.... Oh what an enjoyable night it will be!!!!

No problem Jabo, Ill start calling.. How many rooms am I asking for?

I have just bought my new PC!!!!! Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Power PC INTEL Core i5 2500K Quad Core (3.3Ghz) ASUS P8Z68-V LX Motherboard (NEW Z68 CHIPSET) CORSAIR 16GB DDR3 1600Mhz RAM 2000GB (2TB) SATA2 Hard Drive 24X DVD+/-RW (Dual Layer & Dual Format) ATI/AMD Radeon HD 6950 2048MB (With VGA, DVI & HDMI) I am so excited and will be online with you guys shortly.... Just going to take a bit of time to setup IL2 (joystick ect) and practice as it has been a looooong time since I have flown online.. .. Ill keep you all update!! Have I mentioned I am excited!!

You guys give a whole new meaning to the word "spooning"

Jabo, Im happy to call a couple if you want? Cant expect you to do all the work How many rooms are we asking for? Sid, It is crap hey!! Completely agree.. this country is going insane hey... Oh well, cant do anything about it, so lets try and get the best deal possible.. even if we have to drive a bit..

Jabo, Here is a list of all the hotels in close proximity to Duxford Museum http://www.laterooms.com/en/p1301/pv125273s/k17183667_imperial-war-museum-duxford-hotels.aspx?gclid=CMKb2o3NgawCFcod4Qodh2umRQ&WT.srch=1&ef_id=uAVOcE5cQToAAMBA:20111024151011:s#qsdvxm Should we try calling a couple of them? Duxford Lodge hotel seems to be crawling distance away

I have this on my Christmas List!! Heres to hoping I have been a good boy and that Santa comes down our chimney.... I just feel sorry for our guest on Christmas day as I might be in front of the PC

I have been following their progress for a while now.. Most of the a/c was destroyed however the rumor is that a lot of them was simply buried on the field. There is currently a large search for the missing a/c on the airfield.. Lots of photos on their FB page.

Bluebear, You have no idea how upset I was when at the last minute things changed at work and I found myself agreeing to this trip It pays the bills so had to go!! From what it sounds I missed out hugely!! Glad you all liked it and please post some photos....

Hey Guys.. SO sorry but not going to make it I am flying out of the country with work today... Sods law! Enjoy it you lucky buggers and take some great photos please!! Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy!!