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[western0221]

Moved to Jets section:
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,59208.0.html


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Here is pre Version 4.0 open Beta testing topic of US Marine Aviation pack (F/A-18C/D, AV-8B+).

Still unstable and buggy.
When enough testing and debugging will be done, I'll release Version 4.0 in Jets section.


When you want to play stable version ....
 v3.7.2 Beta --- https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,52496.0.html
 v3.1 Beta --- https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,44135.0.html


What is Version 4.0 ?
Using Generation 2016 weapons in historical loadout combination (launcher X missile, launcher X bombs) by correct hooked positions under wings.
Getting rid of unsafe Laser code and low compatibility radar code, non-historical Radar Warning Receiver code and updating them into historical and safe ones.


This pack is in completely new folder constructions and not to overwrite install onto old USMC packs.

And not few bugs are fixed.


Some old mods contain the classfile 22164244D5800CDC (FuelTank.class) and make conflicts today's Engine MOD 2.8.1w.
Search this filename and delete in your #SAS folder.
In example, "! 00_WeaponsPack" , "!_F16A&C" have it in each folder.


Requirement:

You MUST be running 4.12.2m with SAS Modact 5.3 or later: see this thread.
You MUST be running Il-2 1956 The Jet Era v1.33 or later, see this thread.
You MUST be running the SAS Engine mod 2.8.5w + 2.8.6w PRE patch or later. Otherwise this pack will NOT work. Available Here.
You MUST be running the SAS Utils mod 1.07 or later. Available Here.
You MUST be using HD, True Color mod, see this thread.
You MUST install Vega's Weapons pack V1.3 or later, see this thread.
You MUST install Weapons pack Generation 2016-iii and Jet Cockpit Common Materials (ver 18/May/2018),  see this thread.

Any attempt to install this mod without complying with these requirements might results in CTD and other malfunctions. I hold no responsibility if something happen when you're trying to install this mod.

Installation:

For those that are not familiar with installing mods, please read this board before proceeding: https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/board,204.0.html

1/Please remove all previous patch folders before you apply the new patch

2/Make sure that you download all of the mods folder below and copy them into your mod folder.
 
air.ini

F-18C            air.F_18C 1                       NOINFO           usa01 SUMMER
F-18D            air.F_18D 1                        NOINFO         usa01 SUMMER
AV-8B          air.AV_8B 1                        NOINFO  usa01   SUMMER

stationary.ini

[Self_StationaryPlanes]

F_18C             vehicles.planes.F_18static$F_18C               1
F_18D             vehicles.planes.F_18static$F_18D               1
AV_8B             vehicles.planes.F_18static$AV_8B               1

technics.ini

// Self Stationary planes

[AV_8B]
Description    AV_8B
Icon           Plane
Class          air.AV_8B
PanzerBodyFront      0.004
Explode              WagonMetal

[F_18C]
Description    F_18C
Icon           Plane
Class          air.F_18C
PanzerBodyFront      0.004
Explode              WagonMetal

[F_18D]
Description    F_18D
Icon           Plane
Class          air.F_18D
PanzerBodyFront      0.004
Explode              WagonMetal

i18n/Plane.properties

F-18C                       F-18C Hornet, Block 36, 1991
F-18D                       F-18D Hornet, Block 29, 1989
AV-8B                       AV-8B, Harrier II Plus, 1993

here's the download:

US_Marine_Aviation_Main_Pack pre V4.0 on 07th/May/2018
(Not available any more)

US_Marine_Aviation_Java_Pack pre V4.0 on 02nd/Jun./2018
(Not available any more)


Latest Instruction manual (v2.0) : https://www.mediafire.com/view/nfperf80os341p0/USMC_F-18CD_AV-8B_Manual.pdf

manual appendix:

Formation lights and Anti-Collision lights are controlled by Engine MOD new keys, instead of MISC keys.
"ILS" key is moved to MISC_9 from MISC_8.
Exiting Laser cockpit and push MISC_7 key, Laser is made OFF.

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Key binds for VTOL slip control are Bomb Sight Control keys of Increase/Decrease Distance and Adjust Right/Left.
In using strong power with long time, the aircraft begin to roll ... plz take care.
Skin for AV-8B: https://www.mediafire.com/download/o267obuol52q4el/Sharkmouth.zip
Skin pack for F-18: https://www.mediafire.com/download/scnv8cw0i8tgzes/Skins.rar
Template for F-18 by Zsoltfireman and Texx: https://www.mediafire.com/download/jup2fpx5f7mxycr/FA-18D.rar
Link to the HMS Hermes for Harrier Ops https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,44136.0/topicseen.html


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Changes and Fixes on 02nd/Jun./2018 from 18th/May/2018 :
- Java Engine damage decisions on all 3x jets.

Changes and Fixes on 18th/May/2018 from 07th/May/2018 :
- Common cockpit Sound / Voice Wav and Preset data are moved to JetPit Common Materials pack.
- Java codes are changed to use sound data composed in JetPit Common Materials.
- Small bugfix around cockpit warning sound / voice.
- Add "Bingo Fuel" and "Engine Fire" , etc. warning voices.
- Small changes around RWR sounds and voices.
- Need SAS Engine MOD 2.8.6w PRE or later.

Changes and Fixes on 07th/May/2018 from 14th/Apr./2018 :
- AV-8B+ 'No Gun' loadouts reflect external 3d model.
- F/A-18C/D 's some loadouts are changed to fix duplicated use of center pylon fueltank and bomb. (Their loadout index names are also changed.)
- Both classes' Anti Collision lights become random schedule flashing.
- Need SAS Engine MOD 2.8.5w or later.

Changes and Fixes on 14th/Apr./2018 from 19th/Mar./2018 :
- AI's pitch control not to hardly nose-up.
- AI's ground attack finishing.
- Flight controls can be operated in an engine working time only.

Changes and Fixes on 19th/Mar./2018 from 24th/Nov./2017 :
- Fix elevator moving on landing. In Flap switch position "HALF"-- elevator made automatic up or level for taking-off against player's operation, In Flap switch position "FULL"-- elevator is fully controlable by player.
- Radar Warning Receiver code is deleted and changed to use Engine MOD 2.8.3w's RWR utility. Its message functions are made historical (cannot detect IR missiles, but RIO may tell you on F/A-18D by his eyes). Cockpit instrument visual RWR function is not implemented yet.

Changes and Fixes on 24th/Nov./2017 from 04th/Nov./2017 :
- Fix Engine Surge code bug , treating left / right engines separated correctly.
- AI's flaps and airbrake using decision.
- FM for AI smooth landing.

Changes and Fixes on 04th/Nov./2017 from 16th/May./2017 :
- Fix old 2.7.x time danger TypeSemiRadar and TypeGroundRadar codes, with safer Engine MOD 2.8.0 .

Changes and Fixes on 16th/May./2017 from 15th/Apr./2017 :
- Laser guided missiles and bombs work naturally with Weapon pack Gen2016-ii and Engine MOD 2.7.4w updates.
- Laser guided bomb's engage status is shown on right text area.
- Fix trigger bug of AGM-123A and Zuni combos.

Changes and Fixes on 15th/Apr./2017 from 14th/Apr./2017 :
- rework AI operation about countermeasures , all variants

Changes and Fixes on 14th/Apr./2017 from 23rd/Mar./2017 :
- F/A-18C/D's wingtip AIM-9s become to follow folded wings.
- Both Jets' AI become to deploy countermeasures (Chaff and Flare).
- Even not completed, add or expand F/A-18's flaps and slats effects for flightmodels in real time. In the time of Outer ailerons drooped, its status reflects for aero dynamics.
- F/A-18C/D take-off becomes a bit easier. --- still WIP
- F/A-18s HDD in Fuel amount display mode shows correct internal tank fuels in lbs.
- F/A-18C and D shows each different fueltank size in Fuel amount display mode.
- Small display bugfix of F/A-18s HDD in Fuel amount display mode
- Cockpit 3D scale resize. Now it is in 1:1 real scale.

Known bugs, listed as TO BE FIXED (no need to report duplicated) :
- F/A-18C/D still a bit hard to take-off, flightmodel and Java problem.
- F/A-18C/D become stalling after dettach a Fuel tanker.
- F/A-18C/D become uncontrolable just before landing low speed. --- still WIP
- AV-8B+ too unstable / aileron reversal in cruise speed, flightmodel and Java problem.
- Both cockpit HDDs sometimes buggy. --- still WIP
- Both cockpit HUDs sometimes buggy. --- still WIP
- AV-8B+'s cockpit style is far from historical. I have a plan to remake it from F-16 cockpit, instead of today's F/A-18 clone. But far future, not soon.
- Both cockpits' RWR screen becomes not to working after 19th/Mar./2018 because of using new RWR functions in Engine mod 2.8.3w brings much tasks.

[KingTiger503]

It's Very Unstable 4.0 version, 3.7.2 will be fine, Western, get the 4.0 fix, I will buy you some time once you fix the version 4.0 in No time.



Best Regards KT503

[4S_Vega]

In the weapons interface loadouts are simply amazing, perfect work!

But when i tried to do some mission these birds goes in conflict with my game, all plane i test in game can't start a mission fly with F18/Av8 installed.

In loog seems that goes in conflict with "ComputeOverheat" method of F-4

[4S_Vega]

western pls fix the "printCompassHeading" bug

[western0221]

western pls fix the "printCompassHeading" bug

Does it come from my this pack ?

I haven't changed cockpit around "printCompassHeading" from original version and I'm sure it keeps 4.12.2m compatibility.

[4S_Vega]

western pls fix the "printCompassHeading" bug

Does it come from my this pack ?

I haven't changed cockpit around "printCompassHeading" from original version and I'm sure it keeps 4.12.2m compatibility.

actually my game crash with all mods that have this method yet, so is easy for me detect it 

my log talk of "printCompassHeading" bug into AV-8 cockpit, don't check F-18 but i think is the same

[western0221]

western pls fix the "printCompassHeading" bug

Does it come from my this pack ?

I haven't changed cockpit around "printCompassHeading" from original version and I'm sure it keeps 4.12.2m compatibility.

actually my game crash with all mods that have this method yet, so is easy for me detect it 

my log talk of "printCompassHeading" bug into AV-8 cockpit, don't check F-18 but i think is the same

Don't you install some other mods replacing Aircraft.class / AircraftLH.class / Cockpit.class into 4.12.2m incompatible ones ?

[4S_Vega]

western pls fix the "printCompassHeading" bug

Does it come from my this pack ?

I haven't changed cockpit around "printCompassHeading" from original version and I'm sure it keeps 4.12.2m compatibility.

actually my game crash with all mods that have this method yet, so is easy for me detect it 

my log talk of "printCompassHeading" bug into AV-8 cockpit, don't check F-18 but i think is the same

Don't you install some other mods replacing Aircraft.class / AircraftLH.class / Cockpit.class into 4.12.2m incompatible ones ?

Seems not, but anyway only a string had to be replaced, maybe later i can do it if needed

[western0221]

US_Marine_Aviation_Java_Pack pre V4.0 on 23rd/Mar./2017 is in 1st post.

- Delete meaningless duplicated lines in both cockpits around printCompassHeading.

[tarakanz]

I have a problem, cockpit bug :

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INTERNAL ERROR: Can't open file '3DO/Cockpit/US_Common_HUDandHDD/HDD_AllBlack.tga'
WARNING: object '3DO/Cockpit/US_Common_HUDandHDD/HDD_AllBlack.tga' of class 'TTexture2D' not loaded
INTERNAL ERROR: Texture required
WARNING: object '3DO/Cockpit/F-18/HDD1.mat' of class 'TMaterial' not loaded
INTERNAL ERROR: Material: Can't load 'HDD1.mat'
INTERNAL ERROR: Material: Can't load 'HDD1.mat'

java.lang.RuntimeException: INTERNAL ERROR: Material: Can't load 'HDD1.mat'

at com.maddox.il2.engine.HierMesh.Load(Native Method)
at com.maddox.il2.engine.HierMesh.<init>(HierMesh.java:596)
at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.Cockpit.<init>(Cockpit.java:909)
at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.CockpitPilot.<init>(CockpitPilot.java:366)
at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.CockpitF_18C.<init>(CockpitF_18C.java:244)
at java.lang.Class.newInstance0(Native Method)
at java.lang.Class.newInstance(Unknown Source)
at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.Aircraft.createCockpits(Aircraft.java:3339)
at com.maddox.il2.objects.air.Aircraft.load(Aircraft.java:2705)
at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission.loadAir(Mission.java:1752)
at com.maddox.il2.ai.Wing.load(Wing.java:144)
at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission.loadWings(Mission.java:1430)
at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission._load(Mission.java:838)
at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission.access$600(Mission.java:121)
at com.maddox.il2.game.Mission$BackgroundLoader.run(Mission.java:501)
at com.maddox.rts.BackgroundTask.doRun(BackgroundTask.java:155)
at com.maddox.il2.game.MainWin3D.loopApp(MainWin3D.java:108)
at com.maddox.il2.game.Main.exec(Main.java:449)
at com.maddox.il2.game.GameWin3D.main(GameWin3D.java:235)
ERROR file: File users/0/Icons not found
Mission: Quick/Crimea/CrimeaRedScramble00.mis is Playing
warning: no files : music/takeoff
ObjState.finalize: Object of com.maddox.il2.objects.air.CockpitF_18C NOT destroyed
[23.03.2017 17:41:51] -------------- END log session ------------- :(

[western0221]

Installed correctly?

You MUST install Weapons pack Generation 2016 and Jet Cockpit Common Materials,  see this thread.

[tarakanz]

Jet Cockpit Common Materials - I missed it, thanks