BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log
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Good Day, All.
The Universal Updater 2.4.1, a HOTFIX for UU 2.4, is available. The links to 2.4 and 2.4.1 are in the first post. Please note that UU2.4 has to be installed for 2.4.1 to work.
@farazparsa , we spent 2 days testing the F-22, and we think you will like the results.
We also did a lot of testing with the F-18E. In testing we found it could flat spin in certain regimes. That led to a refinement of the flight model. The Echo was our test bed, but in the future what we learned could be useful in other Hornet/Super Hornet variants. -
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@drtbkj thank you Airwolf️
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@farazparsa Our pleasure. We did a lot of landings in testing, including short field approaches.
We noticed some traits, see if you concur…- The Raptor has a lot of power, so you had to be careful to get gear up quickly so as not to overspeed.
- As I’m a Navy Puke at first I was slamming it in like a Hornet. Guess what, the Raptor doesn’t have Hornet landing gear. So, an approach at <= 500 fpm down worked very well for me. It became very easy to land it. Just aim for your touch down point and do a nice flat approach.
- The wheel brakes are not super-strong, and she’s a big girl. But ,it does aerobrake nicely. I was holding about 20degrees of alpha during aero. You could probably do more, but use care. The mains are not real tall, and tail strikes are possible. For me, it was better to land slow (approx. 130kt if fuel is low) rather then to come in hot and rely on the brakes to stop.
Let us know what you think. Input from people who fly a jet a lot is very useful to us.
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Good Day, All. Today’s update contains questions for you, seeking the Group’s input. Plus, it’s been awhile since we have discussed the OFM “philosophy”.
In the OFM Theaters we try to be as realistic as possible, but we do like to give you options. We don’t do things that are impossible (like 20 JSOW on a jet for example ). But. we do like share things that *could * be done, and leave it to you to decide if you want to use it.
We understand that some people are very devoted to making BMS 100% “only as it happened” . I know of one long-time BMS member who won’t even try the BMS Hornet since it uses Viper avionics(at least at present) . We respect such views, but again, we want to give options.
For example, conformal fuel tanks. The US Navy decided not to use them on the Block III Rhino(though they were a RL option) , and of course it never pursued it on the Legacy. And, the USAF doesn’t put CFT’s on their Vipers, but others do. However, we have the capability to build that fuel capacity in the OFM Theater modeling. Please note there is a WIP aspect to that as they would not be visually modeled. Maybe in the future a good skin-maker would join the party, but…
So, the specific question is, do you want us to put that in the database? In 2D loadout you would have the option to remove that 3K of fuel in the F-18, and whatever the Viper CFT capacity is.
The general questions are…- Is there anything in particular you would like to see included, in any jet?
- OTOH, is there anything you would NOT like to see?
Your input is always welcome.
Finally, for you to test the concept, here is an option for you to explore “Project AWAS”. AWAS is an acronym buddies gave me, and means Airwolf’s Wild Ass…Stuff.
The dats go in x/4.37/data/your OFM Theater/Sim, and of course you can back up the stockers first
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/f8hb7ziskx86d/2.4.1+AWAS+dats
The other go into x/4.37/data/your OFM Theater/Terrdata/Object, and of course you can back up the stockers first
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/7mrv4kamm96ks/2.4.1+AWAS+bmsrack,xml
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@drtbkj Greetings
got multiple ctds playing xplanes campaign…
here is the link to crash log…
nordic crash log
it says airframe class bla bla don’t know what it means…
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I have had crashes in the X-Plane camp and Vietnam camp.
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@Jumpstart5179 yes me too
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Is this by chance the F-35A? Also, is UU 2.4 and 2.41 installed
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@drtbkj Yes UU2.4 is installled.
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@Jumpstart5179 said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
@drtbkj Yes UU2.4 is installled.
Hi, And the 2.4.1 hotfix? Also, if the jet in question is the F-35A Nordic, that has been an issue here and there. The F-35C doesn’t seem to have whatever the mysterious bug is.
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@drtbkj I just loaded the hotfix last night and haven’t tested yet.
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@Jumpstart5179 said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
@drtbkj I just loaded the hotfix last night and haven’t tested yet.
Hi. We’ve discussed your issue this morning. Firstly, *if * the F-35A Nor is the issue then it’s already fixed ( we think ) in the 2.4.1 Hotfix.
All,for more info on Bug Reporting, please see https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/19270/bms-other-fighters-mafia-bmsofm-journal/929 -
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@Jumpstart5179 @farazparsa … Hi I did some follow up testing, both in Nevada with 2.4/2.4.1 UniUp installed and the new Afghanistan. IF your issue was the F-35A NOR, I flew it both places with no ctd’s. So, we think that known issue is solved.
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@drtbkj Thanks when I get the chance I’ll check I do love the work ya’ll have done.
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Just tried X-plane campaign on Nordic theater. F-35A Nor. 4 plane package, taxied, took off and flew to the target without issues. Updated to 2.4.1.
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Can affirm, worked like a charm on all my OFM campaigns
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Hello, new here, but not new to BMS! Just installing again for first time in a long time and also trying my first OFM theater. Am I correct in that the OFM UU replaces the same files in every OFM theater and should be copied/pasted to every OFM theater addon directory? If true, has anyone ever tried using symbolic links or junctions to reduce storage?
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@drtbkj , @white_fang for info
Joe, a few questions on the current Universal F-18E/F HUD and MFDs:-
Is there an Angle of Bank (AOB) indicator anywhere on the F-18E or F-18F HUD? I’ve looked all around, tried HUD declutter and different modes but I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Am I just missing it or maybe it is at the top of the HUD and HUD is not scaled properly?
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Love having the HSI on MFDs. Are there plans for adding other F-18 MFD screens such as FPAS, Engines etc? Sure would be useful to know total aircraft weight before attempting to do a trap, among other things.
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Is Autothrottle working as intended for the Superhornets?
Thanks in advance.
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@crashdome said in BMSOFM Universal Updater Project-Updates and Log:
Hello, new here, but not new to BMS! Just installing again for first time in a long time and also trying my first OFM theater. Am I correct in that the OFM UU replaces the same files in every OFM theater and should be copied/pasted to every OFM theater addon directory? If true, has anyone ever tried using symbolic links or junctions to reduce storage?
Crash, sorry for the delay in replying! I was afk for awhile, and I just saw this.
The concept of the UniUps is to give you the ability to update any OFM Theater at any time, without us having to constantly make Installers( which are Theater-specific) .It’s a "just so many hours in a day " thing.
So, yes, you just replace the files . When we were first testing the UU concept, I would back the old files up. Now, I just copy/paste/replace.
We have not looked at symbolic links or junctions, but are always looking for ways to improve the process. We’ll look into that, and you’re welcome to join our Discord if you’d like to contribute your knowledge.