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Saturday 20 December 2014
Wednesday 17 December 2014
P-40E Paint Awesumhawx released!
Here's something for those of you who have a sense of humor. P-40E Paint "Awesumhawx is a paint based off of gaming culture and humor.
Basically, this paint is "for the lulz".
This paint is available on SL Marketplace and ZSK in-world vendors.
Enjoy!
Basically, this paint is "for the lulz".
This paint is available on SL Marketplace and ZSK in-world vendors.
Enjoy!
Saturday 6 December 2014
FREE Christmas paint for the P-40E Kittyhawk
Following the release of our P-51 Christmas paint, we're now offering a special P-40E Christmas paint pot.
You can get a FREE copy of this paint under the Christmas Tree at our Main store, located at Wright Bros. Regional airfield.
Happy Holidays!
You can get a FREE copy of this paint under the Christmas Tree at our Main store, located at Wright Bros. Regional airfield.
Happy Holidays!
Friday 5 December 2014
P-40E Kittyhawk update v 1.02
I'm pleased to announce that update 1.02 for the P-40E has been launched!
A big part of this update focused on aiding residents in customizing the paint on the aircraft.
So, I have developed a Custom Paint Assistant Tool (CPAT) that repaints the plane by simply applying a texture to one of the CPAT's panels and clicking it. This also works for local hard drive textures as well!
Just rez your current copy of the aircraft to receive the update. Have fun!
What is CPAT?
The CPAT (Custom Paint Assistant Tool) system allows the P-40 to be customized without the need of a paint pot.
Simply rez out a copy of the CPAT and apply a texture to the corresponding panels. (Body, Wings, then Hubs. Top row for textures, Bottom for Specular).
Once a texture has been applied to the panel, click it and the texture will be applied to that part of the aircraft.
This will also work for local/temp textures for those who use Firestorm or Singularity viewers (work in progress textures should automatically update once applied to the aircraft within the same log in session).
Please note: The CPAT is full perms, however if the permission change on the object, the system will still work. CPAT will not record your textures into the Paint Memory slots.
Update v1.02:
- Added CPAT (Custom Paint Assistant Tool) for extra texture support. You can also use local textures on your aircraft. The aircraft will not remember those textures in the Added Paints menu.
- Fixed a physics bug for inverted flight which had little to no deflection towards gravity. Flap physics have also been refined a little.
- Personal and Merchant paint pot systems have been updated. You will need to use the newer Paint pot system if you want the plane to remember your Added Paints.
A big part of this update focused on aiding residents in customizing the paint on the aircraft.
So, I have developed a Custom Paint Assistant Tool (CPAT) that repaints the plane by simply applying a texture to one of the CPAT's panels and clicking it. This also works for local hard drive textures as well!
Just rez your current copy of the aircraft to receive the update. Have fun!
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| Custom Paint Assistant Tool for the P-40E |
The CPAT (Custom Paint Assistant Tool) system allows the P-40 to be customized without the need of a paint pot.
Simply rez out a copy of the CPAT and apply a texture to the corresponding panels. (Body, Wings, then Hubs. Top row for textures, Bottom for Specular).
Once a texture has been applied to the panel, click it and the texture will be applied to that part of the aircraft.
This will also work for local/temp textures for those who use Firestorm or Singularity viewers (work in progress textures should automatically update once applied to the aircraft within the same log in session).
Please note: The CPAT is full perms, however if the permission change on the object, the system will still work. CPAT will not record your textures into the Paint Memory slots.
Update v1.02:
- Added CPAT (Custom Paint Assistant Tool) for extra texture support. You can also use local textures on your aircraft. The aircraft will not remember those textures in the Added Paints menu.
- Fixed a physics bug for inverted flight which had little to no deflection towards gravity. Flap physics have also been refined a little.
- Personal and Merchant paint pot systems have been updated. You will need to use the newer Paint pot system if you want the plane to remember your Added Paints.
Monday 1 December 2014
The Holidays are here!
It is the dawn of December and the start of the Holiday season, and to celebrate, ZSK is now offering a FREE P-51D Mustang paint at our main store in Jadu.
We have also decked our Hanger with beautiful Christmas decorations to get with the Holiday spirit.
More promotions are to planned through the Holiday season and New Year.
Join our ZSK group, or follow this Blog for updates.
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| Free <ZSK & A-T> P-51D Mustang paint "Santa's lil 'Helper'" |
We have also decked our Hanger with beautiful Christmas decorations to get with the Holiday spirit.
More promotions are to planned through the Holiday season and New Year.
Join our ZSK group, or follow this Blog for updates.
Check out our Store now!
Friday 26 September 2014
P-40E Kittyhawk released!
Hey guys! What an exciting day for ZSK, as we announce the official release of the P-40E Kittyhawk!
The P-40E Kittyhawk makes use of the new ZSK flight physics engine v1.4 which makes flying smoother but still keeps an agile edge for combat flying. You can also trim your Elevators by holding the mouse button (with VICE off) and tapping ↑ or ↓.
It also makes use of Specular mapping and advanced materials by utilizing new scripting functions which allow the gloss and environment of a Specular map to be changed via the plane's menu.
Adding onto this, the pilot of the aircraft now has an animated get-in and sit sequence.
This Kitty certainly does scratch with her 6 x .50Cal Browning M2 Machine guns and an added 500lbs GP bomb for ground targets. (VICE equivalent data is listed below)
The Kittyhawk is available for purchase from Second Life Marketplace(https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/ZSK-P-40E-Kittyhawk/6416621), any ZSK official store, and in-world affiliate vendors.
You can DEMO this aircraft at our Main Store in SLWB Wright Bros. Regional Airport.
We've been working hard since December 2013 to bring this piece of flying art to your Second Life experience!
Please join our group for more updates and product information!
http://world.secondlife.com/group/193a1621-2d36-5c27-d7c7-6205095b6a08
If you encounter a problem or have a question, please contact ZoraSlade Karu.
Special Thanks to these people who helped make this aircraft:
Joe Sparrow (Astral Technologies)
Tank Kwaszes (Laminar Systems)
Karl Reisman (THI)
Ryona Katsu
Beta Testers:
BK Ansar
malcious vuckovic
Airking1
Seb Serenity
Cody Skytower
Siris Firehawk
Any any other BETA testers who participated.
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You should of received in your P-40 purchase package:
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk [VICE] ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk (DISPLAY) ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk (TARGET) ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Personal Paint Pot ~ (No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Merchant Paint Pot
P-40E Kittyhawk HUD ~ (No Modify)
P-40E BLANK template for Body, Wings and Hubcap
P-40E UV templates for Body, Wings and Hubcap
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DISCLAIMER
All mesh objects/constructs, textures/graphics and scripts are copyright of ZSK, Astral Technologies, ZoraSlade Karu and Joe Sparrow. ZSK and A-T do not take responsibility for:
~ Anything displayed on this product which isn't official ZSK or A-T content.
~ Inventory or asset loss of any kind.
~ Any breach of TOS that the User or Owner is involved in with this product.
::WARNING::
Some P-40 skins may display or resemble the Swastika, or commonly known as the Symbol of Nazism or the symbol of the Rising Sun which was used by the Japanese during WWII.
Please note that this is not used in any way or form to;
~ Promote/encourage/propagandize Nazism
~ Display political correctness
~ Discriminate/insult/plagiarize any person(s)
These symbols are only displayed as historically accurate markings of real P-40 Kittyhawks who fought in Europe/Africa/United Kingdom/Pacific theater during WWII.
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Features:
~ Authentically made High-Detail Mesh model including detailed cockpit and controls which includes:
* Functional flight surfaces; Ailerons, Flaps, Elevator and Rudder.
* Avatar climb in and seated animations.
* Animated landing gear sequence.
* Functional Landing, Cockpit and Wings lights.
* Guns and weaponry effects.
* Easy to use HUD with quick reference buttons.
* Auto Level ability with additional elevator trim function
* Dynamically functioning cockpit instruments for plane and HUD;
- Altimeter
- Indicated Air Speed
- Artificial Horizon
- Bearing Indicator
- Vertical Speed Indicator
- RPM Gage
- Manifold Pressure Gage
- All other buttons and levers function with plane's systems.
* Crash effects; Propeller peels back if colliding with an object,terrain or water and plane explodes if striking at a high speed. Use SAFE MODE to toggle these effects On/Off.
* Unique airfoil physics engine which allows dynamic stalling, gliding, and unique acrobatic maneuvers.
* Fuel system with a usable drop tank. Fuel total of 148 gals. and with an added tank of 223 gals.. Tanks can be added before flight and dropped during flight. Refueling option is available.
* Seat adjustment system.
* Guest mode with guests having access to plane features.
* Comes with 14 different liveries;
- Personal Paint Pot for custom paints with specular map support. ( Blank P-40 templates and UV grids included )
- Merchant Paint Pot for trading paint jobs
- Add-on livery system for additional added paints. System can remember up to 6 paints inside the plane.
* Display model with livery system and payload display options
* VICE 1.2.0 Combat system using weaponry from Astral Technologies
-2 x LMG guns ~equal to~ 6 x 50 ca.l Browning M2 Machine guns
-1 x SMB Bomb ~equal to~ 1 x 500lbs GP TNT Bomb
* Auto-UPDATE system. Just rez a copy of your aircraft to receive the latest copy
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== CONTROLS ==
Pg Up/down ------------------------------- Throttle increase/decrease/WEP/wheel brakes
↑↓ up/down ------------------------------ Pitch Up/Down
←→ left/right ------------------------------ In air: Roll Left/Right On ground: Yaw Left/Right
SHIFT + ←→ left/right ------------------------------ In air and on ground: Yaw Left/Right
Left MB Hold and tap ↑↓ up/down to Adjust Elevator Trim
Left MB/Mouselook Fire guns when VICE is active.
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS
- Don't pull straight up if your Airspeed is too slow otherwise the plane will stall and possibly enter a spin.
- Pushing the nose down will make you gather speed quickly. Use flaps and reduce power to control your decent.
- Don't brake heavily or the aircraft will flip on it's nose
- Judge your climb and approach by your airspeed and throttle setting.
- To climb quickly, make a climbing turn while balancing your airspeed with angle of attack.
- Only use full flap when established on Final Approach.
- When landing, try to flare with the nose slightly high. This way you will make nice 3-point landings.
- Use Auto Level for cruise, and use the elevator trim controls for further refinement.
- Don't try to dogfight underwater. Because, that makes no sense at all...
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MODE B AND A PHYSICS
(RECOMMENDED) MODE B : Standard physics engine and is the easiest to fly. The plane will:
~ Auto-yaw into turns
~ Not loose lift when rolling or inverted
~ Has a limited diving speed
~ Stable during a stall
MODE A: Advanced physics engine and is more complicated to fly. The plane will:
~ Loose lift when rolling or inverted
~ Has an unrestricted diving speed
~ Deep stalling will cause controlled spinning and unstable flight conditions
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AUTO LEVEL AND TRIM SETTINGS
Auto level is a function that will automatically level the aircraft's wings. This can be activated via the HUD or by typing "u".
~ NOTE: TRIM FEATURE WILL NOT WORK IF VICE IS TURNED ON. ~
Additionally, you can adjust the Elevator trim by holding the Left Mouse button and tapping or holding Up or down. There is a maximum of 10° of up or down pitch.
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COCKPIT OPERATIONS
Instruments:
1. ALTIMETER:
Height at which you're flying at.
2. INDICATED AIRSPEED:
Speed of the Aircraft
3. VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR (VSI):
How fast you're climbing or descending.
4. ARTIFICIAL HORIZON:
Orientation of the aircraft relative to the horizon.
5. FUEL GAUGE:
Current amount of fuel.
6. MANIFOLD PRESSURE:
Difference between the air pressure inside the intake manifold and the relative atmospheric pressure of the air around the engine. Effected by throttle setting.
7. R.P.M (REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE):
How many revolutions the engine's crank shaft is producing per minute. Effected by throttle setting.
8.a MAGNETIC COMPASS.
Magnetic heading in reference to the Earth's geomagnetic field.
8.b BACKUP MAGNETIC COMPASS.
In case of a main compass failure.
9. TURN/SLIP INDICATOR:
The needle indicates the rate of turn relative to 2 mins in 360° and the ball shows the slip/skid of the aircraft.
10. GEAR/FLAP GAUGE:
Shows current positions of the Landing Gear and Flaps.
11. CLOCK:
Shows current time in PDT(GMT+7)
12. TEMPERATURE GAUGE:
Temperature of the engine, and also displays oil and fuel pressure.
13. FUEL LOW:
Indicates that the aircraft has less than 10gals. of fuel left.
14. COOLANT WARNING:
Coolant temperature is too high and the aircraft's engine runs the risk of an overheat and/or failure.
15. SUCTION:
Vacuum pressure for vacuum related instruments.
16. COOLANT TEMPERATURE:
Current temperature of the coolant that cools the engine.
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STALLING AND SPINS
Stalling occurs when the aircraft is flying too slow to sustain lift and starts to fall. If one wing has more lift than the other in a stall, the aircraft will enter a spin.
Stall characteristics of a P-40 Kittyhawk:
~ High Angle of attack to completely vertical will lead to the aircraft tumbling and then developing into a spin.
~ Wings Level will have the plane dip it's nose forward. However if the plane is falling this will also develop into a wing over and spin.
~ Inverted flight will have the plane dip it's nose towards gravity.
~ Applying pitch up in a stall will cause the plane to wing over and enter a spin.
Recovering from a Spin:
1) Pitch towards the ground or gravity
2) Apply opposite Rudder and Roll into direction of spin
3) Apply Power
Every aircraft has a unique stall characteristic.
Pilots should become aware of them before attempting to fly the aircraft.
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DISPLAY AND TARGET MODEL INFO
The P-40E DISPLAY model included in your package is a static model for display purposes.
Clicking the model will bring up a menu in which you can customize the current paint job, open or close the Canopy and Radiator door, display Shadow, remove the script inside of the DISPLAY, and set which or no payload layout.
The P-40E Display model also doubles as a Target which is accessible though the Display model's menu. Please note that any payload layout you've added will be removed in TARGET mode. A flying P-40E TARGET is also included.
All TARGETS are only compatible with VICE 1.2.0 and have 100 hp with a re spawn time of 1 min after destruction.
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PARKING BRAKES AND WHEEL BRAKES
The P-40E is equipped with Parking Brakes and Wheel Brakes.
Activate the Parking Brakes by typing "br" or click the Parking brake switch on the HUD.
Activate the Wheel Brakes by holding down Pg down after progressing to 0% throttle.
Using the brakes at excessive speeds will cause the plane to flip forward onto it's nose.
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USE OF FLAPS
Flaps are used on Take-Off, Landing and even in combat. These change the airfoil of the plane which add drag and lift to the aircraft.
Combat Flaps are use for tighter turns and sometimes for Take-Off
Full Flap should only need to be applied on Final approach and Landing.
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WAR EMERGENCY POWER (WEP)
War Emergency Power or WEP is a boost of power to the engine after 100% throttle and acts like a pre-jet aged afterburner.
To activate, type in "wep" and push the Throttle above 100% to boost the power.
However this will cause engine damage if overused and a suggested maximum use of 5 mins before the engine completely seizes and is inoperable.
You will see the engine emitting smoke when it's close to seizing.
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VICE WEAPONS
This aircraft is equipped with VICE 1.2.0. Type in "vice on/off" or click the VICE switch on your HUD to toggle it.
(VICE will automatically toggle SAFE MODE off)
Weapon Statistics:
6 .05 Cal Browning M2 Machine guns ---- 2 LMG rezzers
1 500Lbs Bombs --------------------------- 1 SMB per shot
Use the command "pld" or click the Payload HUD switch to activate the additional pylon weaponry.
Type "b" or click FIRE on the HUD to drop the selected weapon.
Type "k" to enter Kamikaze mode. Once enabled, there's no turning back. Any object you collide with will destroy your plane and deal VICE damage.
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FUEL SYSTEM (UPDATED 1.2)
The P-40E has been fitted with a Fuel system that gradually reduces fuel depending on the Throttle %.
Activate the Fuel system by typing "fuel" or click the Fuel switch on the HUD.
Base tanks: 148 Gals
With Drop Tank: 233 Gals
When your plane runs out of fuel, the plane's engine cuts out and cannot be restarted until the aircraft's refueled.
Type "refuel" to fully refuel your plane
You can also set an amount of fuel. e.g "refuel50" will refuel 50 Gals.
You cannot set an amount of fuel higher than the max amount, 148 or 223 with a Drop Tank installed.
You cannot refuel if you are still airborne or the ignition is still on.
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SAFE MODE AND CRASH PHYSICS
Safe Mode and with VICE active enables/disables collision damage and to the P-40E when colliding with objects, terrain or water.
Striking an object, terrain or water at low speeds with cause the propeller damage and at high speeds the plane will explode in a fire ball and delete.
Please be wise with this function.
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR AIRCRAFT
INTERNAL READY TO USE PAINTS
By clicking the "In Plane" menu button you will have full access to pre-made paints for your aircraft.
There are a total of 14 paints + an unmarked P-40 paint.
ADDING CUSTOM PAINTS, SPECULAR MAPS AND SHINE TO YOUR AIRCRAFT, AND USING ADVANCED MATERIALS
The Specularity of the aircraft's materials can be altered via the Menu. You can find this at Recolor > Adjust Shine > Adv. Material.
You can adjust the Gloss and Environment effects of the texture's shininess.
Gloss effects the intensity of the light hitting a shiny surface.
Environment effects the reflection and refraction of light hitting a shiny surface.
Specular maps can also be added to the plane via the Personal and Merchant Paint Pot System.
Please read the this instructional notecard for customization information and the Paint Pot Terms of Use
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Commands:
== MAJOR FUNCTIONS ==
start/stop
Starts up and Stops the aircraft's engine.
br
Sets Parking brakes, turns plane Physics off. Do not use while Taxiing or traveling above walking speed, the plane will tip forward.
g
Toggles Landing Gear.
cc
Toggles the Canopy.
c
Toggles the Camera from a Locked spot on the Tail to a free following camera.
f
Toggles the Flaps UP or DOWN. These will cause additional drag but will allow you to fly at a lower speed for landing.
fc
Toggles the Flaps between UP and Down. These are used for Combat situations, slowing when in a dive or for tighter turns.
wep
Toggles War Emergency Power (WEP). Push the Throttle above 100% to boost the power but will cause engine damage if frequently used. Maximum of use is 5 mins in total before engine seizes and is inoperable.
safe
Toggles Safe Mode on and off. This enables/disables collision damage to the P-40. Striking an object or terrain at low speeds with cause the propeller damage and at high speeds the plane will explode in a fire ball and delete. Please be wise with this function.
guest
Toggles Guest Mode. Anyone can sit in the plane and fly it.
hud
Gives the current pilot a copy of the P-40 Kittyhawk HUD
menu
Menu for Seat adjustment and additional Paint options.
text
Toggles hover text at the rear of the plane. This displays VICE, Fuel, throttle setting information.
u
Toggles the Auto-Leveling system. Keeps the plane flying straight without using controls.
mode
Toggles between Mode B and Mode A flight physics.
rad
Toggles the Radiator Door to Open or Close.
== AIRSHOW EFFECTS ==
airshow
Toggles airshow smoke on/off.
color<red,green,blue>
Set the smoke color for both wingtips. Use a number between 0 - 1. e.g <1,0,0> is Red.
ltip<red,green,blue>
Set the smoke color for the Left wingtip. Use as above.
rtip<red,green,blue>
Set the smoke color for the Right wingtip. Use as above.
== FUEL SYSTEM ==
fuel
Toggles Fuel System which makes the plane consume different quantities of fuel depending on how much power (Throttle %) you are using. Running out of fuel will shut down the engine. The plane can normally carry 148 Gallons.
tanks
Enables a drop tank for additional fuel. These are placed in the slot were bombs also sit so you won't be able to add bombs with these on. Adds an extra 85 Gallons to fuel making the maximum total of 223 Gallons.
dt
Drops the currently loaded Fuel Tank.
refuelxx
Refuels your aircraft. Plane MUST be turned OFF and you won't be able to start the engine while refueling.
(xx) is a custom number of Gals you can add. e.g "refuel50" for 50 Gals.
== LIGHTS ==
wl
Toggles Wing lights which are the Red and Greens lights on the ends of the wings.
ll
Toggles Landing lights which also extends and retracts with the landing gear.
cl
Toggles Cockpit lights which light up the interior of your cockpit.
== COMBAT SYSTEM ==
vice on/off
Toggles VICE for combat. Drop tanks will automatically drop if they are enabled.
pld
Toggles the Payload of Bombs. This needs to be ON if you plan to use them when VICE is active.
b
Drops the selected Weapon.
k
Makes your plane self destruct when colliding with an object. Deals VICE damage.
bail
Bail out of the plane.
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== CHECK LIST ==
Max Speed ----------------------- 360MPH
Cuise Speed --------------------- 270MPH
Stall Speed
No flaps ------------------- 110MPH
Combat -------------------- 90MPH
Full -------------------------- 80MPH
~~PRE-START~
Parking Brakes ------------------------------------ ON
Canopy -------------------------------------------- CLOSED
Camera -------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Text ------------------------------------------------ AS REQUIRED
Fuel system --------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
START ENGINE
~~TAXI~~
Parking Brakes ------------------------------------- OFF
Throttle --------------------------------------------- 5 - 20% OR AS REQUIRED
Taxi Speed ------------------------------------------ 5 - 15 MPH
~~TAKE-OFF~~
Set Trim -------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Flaps ------------------------------------------------ UP OR AS REQUIRED
Wing lights ----------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Throttle --------------------------------------------- 100% OR AS REQUIRED ABOVE 70%
Take-off Speed
V1 ----------------------------------- 80 MPH
V2 ----------------------------------- 110 MPH
~~AFTER TAKE-OFF/CLIMB~~
Gear ------------------------------------------------ UP
Flaps ------------------------------------------------ UP
Throttle --------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Check Trim
~~CRUISE ~~
Throttle --------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Auto Level ----------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
~~LANDING ~~
Throttle --------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Landing lights -------------------------------------- ON
Flaps ------------------------------------------------ DOWN
Gear ------------------------------------------------ DOWN
~~SHUT DOWN~~
Parking Brakes ------------------------------------ ON
Canopy -------------------------------------------- OPEN
Fuel system --------------------------------------- OFF
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The P-40E Kittyhawk makes use of the new ZSK flight physics engine v1.4 which makes flying smoother but still keeps an agile edge for combat flying. You can also trim your Elevators by holding the mouse button (with VICE off) and tapping ↑ or ↓.
It also makes use of Specular mapping and advanced materials by utilizing new scripting functions which allow the gloss and environment of a Specular map to be changed via the plane's menu.
Adding onto this, the pilot of the aircraft now has an animated get-in and sit sequence.
This Kitty certainly does scratch with her 6 x .50Cal Browning M2 Machine guns and an added 500lbs GP bomb for ground targets. (VICE equivalent data is listed below)
The Kittyhawk is available for purchase from Second Life Marketplace(https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/ZSK-P-40E-Kittyhawk/6416621), any ZSK official store, and in-world affiliate vendors.
You can DEMO this aircraft at our Main Store in SLWB Wright Bros. Regional Airport.
We've been working hard since December 2013 to bring this piece of flying art to your Second Life experience!
Please join our group for more updates and product information!
http://world.secondlife.com/group/193a1621-2d36-5c27-d7c7-6205095b6a08
If you encounter a problem or have a question, please contact ZoraSlade Karu.
Special Thanks to these people who helped make this aircraft:
Joe Sparrow (Astral Technologies)
Tank Kwaszes (Laminar Systems)
Karl Reisman (THI)
Ryona Katsu
Beta Testers:
BK Ansar
malcious vuckovic
Airking1
Seb Serenity
Cody Skytower
Siris Firehawk
Any any other BETA testers who participated.
========================================================================
You should of received in your P-40 purchase package:
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk [VICE] ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk (DISPLAY) ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Kittyhawk (TARGET) ~ (No Modify, No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Personal Paint Pot ~ (No Transfer)
<ZSK> P-40E Merchant Paint Pot
P-40E Kittyhawk HUD ~ (No Modify)
P-40E BLANK template for Body, Wings and Hubcap
P-40E UV templates for Body, Wings and Hubcap
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DISCLAIMER
All mesh objects/constructs, textures/graphics and scripts are copyright of ZSK, Astral Technologies, ZoraSlade Karu and Joe Sparrow. ZSK and A-T do not take responsibility for:
~ Anything displayed on this product which isn't official ZSK or A-T content.
~ Inventory or asset loss of any kind.
~ Any breach of TOS that the User or Owner is involved in with this product.
::WARNING::
Some P-40 skins may display or resemble the Swastika, or commonly known as the Symbol of Nazism or the symbol of the Rising Sun which was used by the Japanese during WWII.
Please note that this is not used in any way or form to;
~ Promote/encourage/propagandize Nazism
~ Display political correctness
~ Discriminate/insult/plagiarize any person(s)
These symbols are only displayed as historically accurate markings of real P-40 Kittyhawks who fought in Europe/Africa/United Kingdom/Pacific theater during WWII.
========================================================================
Features:
~ Authentically made High-Detail Mesh model including detailed cockpit and controls which includes:
* Functional flight surfaces; Ailerons, Flaps, Elevator and Rudder.
* Avatar climb in and seated animations.
* Animated landing gear sequence.
* Functional Landing, Cockpit and Wings lights.
* Guns and weaponry effects.
* Easy to use HUD with quick reference buttons.
* Auto Level ability with additional elevator trim function
* Dynamically functioning cockpit instruments for plane and HUD;
- Altimeter
- Indicated Air Speed
- Artificial Horizon
- Bearing Indicator
- Vertical Speed Indicator
- RPM Gage
- Manifold Pressure Gage
- All other buttons and levers function with plane's systems.
* Crash effects; Propeller peels back if colliding with an object,terrain or water and plane explodes if striking at a high speed. Use SAFE MODE to toggle these effects On/Off.
* Unique airfoil physics engine which allows dynamic stalling, gliding, and unique acrobatic maneuvers.
* Fuel system with a usable drop tank. Fuel total of 148 gals. and with an added tank of 223 gals.. Tanks can be added before flight and dropped during flight. Refueling option is available.
* Seat adjustment system.
* Guest mode with guests having access to plane features.
* Comes with 14 different liveries;
- Personal Paint Pot for custom paints with specular map support. ( Blank P-40 templates and UV grids included )
- Merchant Paint Pot for trading paint jobs
- Add-on livery system for additional added paints. System can remember up to 6 paints inside the plane.
* Display model with livery system and payload display options
* VICE 1.2.0 Combat system using weaponry from Astral Technologies
-2 x LMG guns ~equal to~ 6 x 50 ca.l Browning M2 Machine guns
-1 x SMB Bomb ~equal to~ 1 x 500lbs GP TNT Bomb
* Auto-UPDATE system. Just rez a copy of your aircraft to receive the latest copy
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== CONTROLS ==
Pg Up/down ------------------------------- Throttle increase/decrease/WEP/wheel brakes
↑↓ up/down ------------------------------ Pitch Up/Down
←→ left/right ------------------------------ In air: Roll Left/Right On ground: Yaw Left/Right
SHIFT + ←→ left/right ------------------------------ In air and on ground: Yaw Left/Right
Left MB Hold and tap ↑↓ up/down to Adjust Elevator Trim
Left MB/Mouselook Fire guns when VICE is active.
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS
- Don't pull straight up if your Airspeed is too slow otherwise the plane will stall and possibly enter a spin.
- Pushing the nose down will make you gather speed quickly. Use flaps and reduce power to control your decent.
- Don't brake heavily or the aircraft will flip on it's nose
- Judge your climb and approach by your airspeed and throttle setting.
- To climb quickly, make a climbing turn while balancing your airspeed with angle of attack.
- Only use full flap when established on Final Approach.
- When landing, try to flare with the nose slightly high. This way you will make nice 3-point landings.
- Use Auto Level for cruise, and use the elevator trim controls for further refinement.
- Don't try to dogfight underwater. Because, that makes no sense at all...
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MODE B AND A PHYSICS
(RECOMMENDED) MODE B : Standard physics engine and is the easiest to fly. The plane will:
~ Auto-yaw into turns
~ Not loose lift when rolling or inverted
~ Has a limited diving speed
~ Stable during a stall
MODE A: Advanced physics engine and is more complicated to fly. The plane will:
~ Loose lift when rolling or inverted
~ Has an unrestricted diving speed
~ Deep stalling will cause controlled spinning and unstable flight conditions
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AUTO LEVEL AND TRIM SETTINGS
Auto level is a function that will automatically level the aircraft's wings. This can be activated via the HUD or by typing "u".
~ NOTE: TRIM FEATURE WILL NOT WORK IF VICE IS TURNED ON. ~
Additionally, you can adjust the Elevator trim by holding the Left Mouse button and tapping or holding Up or down. There is a maximum of 10° of up or down pitch.
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COCKPIT OPERATIONS
Instruments:
1. ALTIMETER:
Height at which you're flying at.
2. INDICATED AIRSPEED:
Speed of the Aircraft
3. VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR (VSI):
How fast you're climbing or descending.
4. ARTIFICIAL HORIZON:
Orientation of the aircraft relative to the horizon.
5. FUEL GAUGE:
Current amount of fuel.
6. MANIFOLD PRESSURE:
Difference between the air pressure inside the intake manifold and the relative atmospheric pressure of the air around the engine. Effected by throttle setting.
7. R.P.M (REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE):
How many revolutions the engine's crank shaft is producing per minute. Effected by throttle setting.
8.a MAGNETIC COMPASS.
Magnetic heading in reference to the Earth's geomagnetic field.
8.b BACKUP MAGNETIC COMPASS.
In case of a main compass failure.
9. TURN/SLIP INDICATOR:
The needle indicates the rate of turn relative to 2 mins in 360° and the ball shows the slip/skid of the aircraft.
10. GEAR/FLAP GAUGE:
Shows current positions of the Landing Gear and Flaps.
11. CLOCK:
Shows current time in PDT(GMT+7)
12. TEMPERATURE GAUGE:
Temperature of the engine, and also displays oil and fuel pressure.
13. FUEL LOW:
Indicates that the aircraft has less than 10gals. of fuel left.
14. COOLANT WARNING:
Coolant temperature is too high and the aircraft's engine runs the risk of an overheat and/or failure.
15. SUCTION:
Vacuum pressure for vacuum related instruments.
16. COOLANT TEMPERATURE:
Current temperature of the coolant that cools the engine.
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STALLING AND SPINS
Stalling occurs when the aircraft is flying too slow to sustain lift and starts to fall. If one wing has more lift than the other in a stall, the aircraft will enter a spin.
Stall characteristics of a P-40 Kittyhawk:
~ High Angle of attack to completely vertical will lead to the aircraft tumbling and then developing into a spin.
~ Wings Level will have the plane dip it's nose forward. However if the plane is falling this will also develop into a wing over and spin.
~ Inverted flight will have the plane dip it's nose towards gravity.
~ Applying pitch up in a stall will cause the plane to wing over and enter a spin.
Recovering from a Spin:
1) Pitch towards the ground or gravity
2) Apply opposite Rudder and Roll into direction of spin
3) Apply Power
Every aircraft has a unique stall characteristic.
Pilots should become aware of them before attempting to fly the aircraft.
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DISPLAY AND TARGET MODEL INFO
The P-40E DISPLAY model included in your package is a static model for display purposes.
Clicking the model will bring up a menu in which you can customize the current paint job, open or close the Canopy and Radiator door, display Shadow, remove the script inside of the DISPLAY, and set which or no payload layout.
The P-40E Display model also doubles as a Target which is accessible though the Display model's menu. Please note that any payload layout you've added will be removed in TARGET mode. A flying P-40E TARGET is also included.
All TARGETS are only compatible with VICE 1.2.0 and have 100 hp with a re spawn time of 1 min after destruction.
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PARKING BRAKES AND WHEEL BRAKES
The P-40E is equipped with Parking Brakes and Wheel Brakes.
Activate the Parking Brakes by typing "br" or click the Parking brake switch on the HUD.
Activate the Wheel Brakes by holding down Pg down after progressing to 0% throttle.
Using the brakes at excessive speeds will cause the plane to flip forward onto it's nose.
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USE OF FLAPS
Flaps are used on Take-Off, Landing and even in combat. These change the airfoil of the plane which add drag and lift to the aircraft.
Combat Flaps are use for tighter turns and sometimes for Take-Off
Full Flap should only need to be applied on Final approach and Landing.
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WAR EMERGENCY POWER (WEP)
War Emergency Power or WEP is a boost of power to the engine after 100% throttle and acts like a pre-jet aged afterburner.
To activate, type in "wep" and push the Throttle above 100% to boost the power.
However this will cause engine damage if overused and a suggested maximum use of 5 mins before the engine completely seizes and is inoperable.
You will see the engine emitting smoke when it's close to seizing.
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VICE WEAPONS
This aircraft is equipped with VICE 1.2.0. Type in "vice on/off" or click the VICE switch on your HUD to toggle it.
(VICE will automatically toggle SAFE MODE off)
Weapon Statistics:
6 .05 Cal Browning M2 Machine guns ---- 2 LMG rezzers
1 500Lbs Bombs --------------------------- 1 SMB per shot
Use the command "pld" or click the Payload HUD switch to activate the additional pylon weaponry.
Type "b" or click FIRE on the HUD to drop the selected weapon.
Type "k" to enter Kamikaze mode. Once enabled, there's no turning back. Any object you collide with will destroy your plane and deal VICE damage.
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FUEL SYSTEM (UPDATED 1.2)
The P-40E has been fitted with a Fuel system that gradually reduces fuel depending on the Throttle %.
Activate the Fuel system by typing "fuel" or click the Fuel switch on the HUD.
Base tanks: 148 Gals
With Drop Tank: 233 Gals
When your plane runs out of fuel, the plane's engine cuts out and cannot be restarted until the aircraft's refueled.
Type "refuel" to fully refuel your plane
You can also set an amount of fuel. e.g "refuel50" will refuel 50 Gals.
You cannot set an amount of fuel higher than the max amount, 148 or 223 with a Drop Tank installed.
You cannot refuel if you are still airborne or the ignition is still on.
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SAFE MODE AND CRASH PHYSICS
Safe Mode and with VICE active enables/disables collision damage and to the P-40E when colliding with objects, terrain or water.
Striking an object, terrain or water at low speeds with cause the propeller damage and at high speeds the plane will explode in a fire ball and delete.
Please be wise with this function.
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR AIRCRAFT
INTERNAL READY TO USE PAINTS
By clicking the "In Plane" menu button you will have full access to pre-made paints for your aircraft.
There are a total of 14 paints + an unmarked P-40 paint.
ADDING CUSTOM PAINTS, SPECULAR MAPS AND SHINE TO YOUR AIRCRAFT, AND USING ADVANCED MATERIALS
The Specularity of the aircraft's materials can be altered via the Menu. You can find this at Recolor > Adjust Shine > Adv. Material.
You can adjust the Gloss and Environment effects of the texture's shininess.
Gloss effects the intensity of the light hitting a shiny surface.
Environment effects the reflection and refraction of light hitting a shiny surface.
Specular maps can also be added to the plane via the Personal and Merchant Paint Pot System.
Please read the this instructional notecard for customization information and the Paint Pot Terms of Use
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Commands:
== MAJOR FUNCTIONS ==
start/stop
Starts up and Stops the aircraft's engine.
br
Sets Parking brakes, turns plane Physics off. Do not use while Taxiing or traveling above walking speed, the plane will tip forward.
g
Toggles Landing Gear.
cc
Toggles the Canopy.
c
Toggles the Camera from a Locked spot on the Tail to a free following camera.
f
Toggles the Flaps UP or DOWN. These will cause additional drag but will allow you to fly at a lower speed for landing.
fc
Toggles the Flaps between UP and Down. These are used for Combat situations, slowing when in a dive or for tighter turns.
wep
Toggles War Emergency Power (WEP). Push the Throttle above 100% to boost the power but will cause engine damage if frequently used. Maximum of use is 5 mins in total before engine seizes and is inoperable.
safe
Toggles Safe Mode on and off. This enables/disables collision damage to the P-40. Striking an object or terrain at low speeds with cause the propeller damage and at high speeds the plane will explode in a fire ball and delete. Please be wise with this function.
guest
Toggles Guest Mode. Anyone can sit in the plane and fly it.
hud
Gives the current pilot a copy of the P-40 Kittyhawk HUD
menu
Menu for Seat adjustment and additional Paint options.
text
Toggles hover text at the rear of the plane. This displays VICE, Fuel, throttle setting information.
u
Toggles the Auto-Leveling system. Keeps the plane flying straight without using controls.
mode
Toggles between Mode B and Mode A flight physics.
rad
Toggles the Radiator Door to Open or Close.
== AIRSHOW EFFECTS ==
airshow
Toggles airshow smoke on/off.
color<red,green,blue>
Set the smoke color for both wingtips. Use a number between 0 - 1. e.g <1,0,0> is Red.
ltip<red,green,blue>
Set the smoke color for the Left wingtip. Use as above.
rtip<red,green,blue>
Set the smoke color for the Right wingtip. Use as above.
== FUEL SYSTEM ==
fuel
Toggles Fuel System which makes the plane consume different quantities of fuel depending on how much power (Throttle %) you are using. Running out of fuel will shut down the engine. The plane can normally carry 148 Gallons.
tanks
Enables a drop tank for additional fuel. These are placed in the slot were bombs also sit so you won't be able to add bombs with these on. Adds an extra 85 Gallons to fuel making the maximum total of 223 Gallons.
dt
Drops the currently loaded Fuel Tank.
refuelxx
Refuels your aircraft. Plane MUST be turned OFF and you won't be able to start the engine while refueling.
(xx) is a custom number of Gals you can add. e.g "refuel50" for 50 Gals.
== LIGHTS ==
wl
Toggles Wing lights which are the Red and Greens lights on the ends of the wings.
ll
Toggles Landing lights which also extends and retracts with the landing gear.
cl
Toggles Cockpit lights which light up the interior of your cockpit.
== COMBAT SYSTEM ==
vice on/off
Toggles VICE for combat. Drop tanks will automatically drop if they are enabled.
pld
Toggles the Payload of Bombs. This needs to be ON if you plan to use them when VICE is active.
b
Drops the selected Weapon.
k
Makes your plane self destruct when colliding with an object. Deals VICE damage.
bail
Bail out of the plane.
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== CHECK LIST ==
Max Speed ----------------------- 360MPH
Cuise Speed --------------------- 270MPH
Stall Speed
No flaps ------------------- 110MPH
Combat -------------------- 90MPH
Full -------------------------- 80MPH
~~PRE-START~
Parking Brakes ------------------------------------ ON
Canopy -------------------------------------------- CLOSED
Camera -------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Text ------------------------------------------------ AS REQUIRED
Fuel system --------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
START ENGINE
~~TAXI~~
Parking Brakes ------------------------------------- OFF
Throttle --------------------------------------------- 5 - 20% OR AS REQUIRED
Taxi Speed ------------------------------------------ 5 - 15 MPH
~~TAKE-OFF~~
Set Trim -------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Flaps ------------------------------------------------ UP OR AS REQUIRED
Wing lights ----------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Throttle --------------------------------------------- 100% OR AS REQUIRED ABOVE 70%
Take-off Speed
V1 ----------------------------------- 80 MPH
V2 ----------------------------------- 110 MPH
~~AFTER TAKE-OFF/CLIMB~~
Gear ------------------------------------------------ UP
Flaps ------------------------------------------------ UP
Throttle --------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Check Trim
~~CRUISE ~~
Throttle --------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Auto Level ----------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
~~LANDING ~~
Throttle --------------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED
Landing lights -------------------------------------- ON
Flaps ------------------------------------------------ DOWN
Gear ------------------------------------------------ DOWN
~~SHUT DOWN~~
Parking Brakes ------------------------------------ ON
Canopy -------------------------------------------- OPEN
Fuel system --------------------------------------- OFF
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Tuesday 23 September 2014
Upcoming release and Main store relocation
ZSK would like to announce that a new aircraft is due to be released.
The P-40E is most famously known for it's use in Africa with the RAF and in China with the American Volunteer Group (AVG), also commonly known as the "Flying Tigers".
You can expect a high quality and accurate Model, including a full functioning cockpit, and high quality Textures, Normal, and Specular maps. All flight surfaces,articulated parts, and even the pilot are animated. You can watch yourself climb into the P-40!
The flight model physics have also been fine tuned, allowing easier cruising and more accurate flying conditions for the type of aircraft.
The aircraft has a new trim feature added that is similar to the Laminer System's PA 18 Super Cub. Just hold down the mouse button and tap UP or DOWN to trim the Elevators.
A big and new feature to the plane is the use of custom Specular maps and Advanced material optimization. You can now add custom Specular maps to the aircraft via the Personal or Merchant paint pot. And, via the Plane's menu, adjust the Specular Gloss and Environment paramiters, which allows endless combinations of shine varieties.
Our Approx. release date is September 26th.
You can view the Aircraft and find additional information in our store.
In other news, ZSK has relocated it's Main store to Wright Bros. Regional Airport (SLWB). We have a large Hangar locasted at the end of the airfield, next to Runway 27.
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jadu/238/32/35/
Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk!
The P-40E is most famously known for it's use in Africa with the RAF and in China with the American Volunteer Group (AVG), also commonly known as the "Flying Tigers".
You can expect a high quality and accurate Model, including a full functioning cockpit, and high quality Textures, Normal, and Specular maps. All flight surfaces,articulated parts, and even the pilot are animated. You can watch yourself climb into the P-40!
The flight model physics have also been fine tuned, allowing easier cruising and more accurate flying conditions for the type of aircraft.
The aircraft has a new trim feature added that is similar to the Laminer System's PA 18 Super Cub. Just hold down the mouse button and tap UP or DOWN to trim the Elevators.
A big and new feature to the plane is the use of custom Specular maps and Advanced material optimization. You can now add custom Specular maps to the aircraft via the Personal or Merchant paint pot. And, via the Plane's menu, adjust the Specular Gloss and Environment paramiters, which allows endless combinations of shine varieties.
Our Approx. release date is September 26th.
You can view the Aircraft and find additional information in our store.
In other news, ZSK has relocated it's Main store to Wright Bros. Regional Airport (SLWB). We have a large Hangar locasted at the end of the airfield, next to Runway 27.
SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jadu/238/32/35/
Friday 4 July 2014
P-51D Mustang 50% off for this 4th July only!
G'day everyone!
<ZSK> P-51D Mustang is 50% off for this 4th July only!
Plus, there is a free "Miss America" RENO Racer paint up for grabs in our main Hollywood Hangar.
On behalf of ZSK, I would like to wish you all a Happy Independence Day!
Enjoy!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollywood/33/2/22/
<ZSK> P-51D Mustang is 50% off for this 4th July only!
Plus, there is a free "Miss America" RENO Racer paint up for grabs in our main Hollywood Hangar.
On behalf of ZSK, I would like to wish you all a Happy Independence Day!
Enjoy!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hollywood/33/2/22/
Saturday 21 June 2014
P-51D Mustang update 1.3 launch!
UPDATE 1.3
Added:
> Rudder/Yaw control input enabled! Use SHIFT + A/D to use your Rudder. (Cannot work in Mouselook due to Second life Control restraints)
> Upgraded Flight Physics engine which features:
- Mode B and A; Two different Physics modes! Use command "mode" or use the HUD button to change physics modes.
Mode B has unchanged flight physics from P-51D Mustang 1.0;
~ Restricted dive speed. Will not go beyond 42m/s (Approx. 355 MPH)
Mode A has refined flight physics with loss of lift when banking at extreme angles or flying inverted;
~ Refined Roll and Pitch inputs
~ Unrestricted dive speed
~ Refined Flap dynamics
~ Aircraft will enter into a spin when stalling.
- Braking system upgrade.
~ Plane will stop faster and pitch forward more if braking heavily.
> Airshow smoke on the wing tips. Preset colors are available in the Mustang's drop down menu. Additionally, you can type in color, ltip or rtip with a vector color <R,G,B> to change either tip to a custom color.
> Improved Camera function. You now have a Taxi cam and Flight cam which work automatically depending on your aircraft's speed. Flight cam is positioned right behind the tail and is perfect for dog fighting. Taxi cam has the camera on top of the tail just like the original camera that's in the current P-51.
> Real time realistic refueling. Not only will you be able to refuel your aircraft with a custom set amount of fuel, but you will also see it being loaded/unloaded in real time (which is about 6 Gals. per second.).
> Radiator door function. You can now open and close the Radiator door via the hud or "rad" command.
> P-51D Merchant Paint Pot. This new paint pot is Transferable and reads textures UUIDs from a Notecard. Ideal for trading custom paint jobs.
> New command "harness" for people who'd like to show their seat harness during flight.
> Canopy mounted Mirrors. Just type in "cm" to toggle them.
> Improved textures and Normal/Specular maps. (See Adjusting Shine for information)
Fixed:
> Hover text bug. Fuel wouldn't display correctly unless the text feature was cycled. Hover text now displays MPH and m/s.
> Auto level bug. The Aircraft will now level out it's wings without problems.
> Renamed <ZSK> Custom Paint tin to <ZSK> Personal Paint Pot to lessen confusion between the new Merchant Paint Pot.
> Seatbelt will not automatically strap your Avatar into the plane. Use the new command "harness" to strap in.
> New Rudder mesh with improved UV mapping and tail light.
> New Propeller mesh with improved UV map, textures, and with Normal and Specular maps.
Removed:
> Removed Mouselook Animation Overrider due to script errors during sim crossings.
Enjoy the update!
Wednesday 1 January 2014
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SALE CONCLUSION
The 50% off sale for ZSK Aircraft and Accessories has now come to an end.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
2014
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