Blackbird Sims / Milviz Forum Archive

First - thanks for getting this out to us - looks fantastic. I have a few issues on early trials.

1) Found a work around - but I can not start P3D by selecting the KA in start up screen or switch to the KA after starting a scenario with a default AC. If chosen from start screen I get a kernelbase CTD right as loading starts. If I switch to the AC after loading, I see a .NET Runtime error and a Application error that points to P3D with MV_WXM.dll as the faulting module. If I temporarily move out the DLL from my modules folder I can load the KA fine either way. The DLL is listed a version 1.44.1. I purchased the MilViz Weather RADAR some time ago, this DLL version seems to be correct for me (P3D v4.5 w/ Hot Fix).

2) I get a "SimIn (Debug)" tab in my header menu bar. Although it only happened once so far, it seems that with it showing numerous items from Add-ons disappeared, and, Chase Plane refused to work. Again, does not happen all the time.

3) Ground Power - is there a trick to get it to work? (Or is it eye candy?) I loaded the GPU from the menu, have BAT, BAT BUS, ESIS and EXT PWR all on. Volt Meter shows pegged at bottom (10V) and battery still appears to be draining.

4) Nose wheel steering seems very limited at low taxi speeds?

5) MFD PFD text seems to over run it self often. I am trying KSAF PEDRA CABZO V187 RSK V68 DVC KTEX. I see for instance the first waypoint PEDRA displays in both PFD/MFD as PEDR, the the "A" is below over the TTG Field. Likewise my Take off RWY shows as RW20 with the 2 half over the W. 6) Start up options from MVAMS are non functional for me. Initially chose "READY TO FLY" still starts C&D.

7) Nav Data shows 1703, but I have the latest cycle loaded from NaviGraph (1910)? Is there a new format / download needed?

8) Is night lighting not implemented yet? I can not get any cockpit lighting and I have strange overlays over the cockpit with lighting on, day or night.

Thanks again, I realize some of these may be WIP, not implemented yet (or at all) or possibly my system issues, but you asked for bug reports so putting questions out ... Running P3D v4.5 w/ HF in Win10, NVIDIA GTX1080Ti, 32GB RAM.

Joe L.

+1

350i installed on a working P3D v4.5 w/ Hot Fix rig.

Loading her either directly or after a default aircraft the sim crashes. And, as I do not agree in removing DLL files which were installed before the 350i, I will wait for another beta. It is clear I will forget to put the DLL back as soon as the test ends

Based on Joe's comments, the 350i seems not so ready as was said.

Regards,
Heron Jr

I am very happy to have gotten what we did.

Just to be clear, my post was a report, not a complaint. I flew the route mentioned KSAF - KTEX and found overall it to be a very enjoyable flight, using NAV, FLC and other various modes. Performance for me was very smooth, FPS seemed excellent. Fully understand every user will have to decide whether or not to try any beta releases, but for me please continue to bring it on

Joe L.

I too had the CTD issue when I first installed the new beta released to me. I didn't look at the viewer as I still had the previous alpha installed and thus uninstalled the aircraft all together. I proceeded to reboot and re-install and it worked.

I run the latest version of p3d 4.5 with the hotfix as well for comparison sake.

Other than that issue I am rather impressed with the overall beta release. As others have mentioned I did notice some cosmetic issues too.

Great job guys! Looking forward to helping out where I can to get this aircraft to final release.

Greg L.

Can confirm previously reported crashes. Total uninstall then re install has allowed me to get the aircraft loaded however was getting .dll warnings prior to opening. I am seeing the lighting overlays mentioned also in addition as per the alpha the power/prop/condition levers are still not animated? My hardware still operates fine however no corresponding movement from the sim.

Engaging beta/reverse there is a harsh change in the sound which seems to jump & not transition smoothly.

Single circuit I found the aircraft flew nicely & was very controllable, touchdown smooth. Nice plane to hand fly!

I too get a CTD when I try to load the aircraft. After some troubleshooting, if I disable the "Proline21!driver" gauge in the panel.cfg, the aircraft will load just fine. The panel looks great, the external view looks outstanding, and I can start the plane. I just don't have any PL21 gauges working. So I can at least look around at the plane, inside and out, and listen to it. As soon as I enable that gauge again, I get the CTD. I'm still very happy with it so far. At least we can "play" with it and look at it.

For those with font issues, try installing these:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/93z60wl3sxfp9 ... T.TTF?dl=0

Hello Collin, I pasted the .ttf inside the milviz folder (and not in the main P3D folder) and unfortunately, same results (see attached).

Regards,
Mario

Right click on the ttf and select Install Font

Jonathan, Collin - BEAUTIFUL! That worked.

Thanks again,
Mario

Just for information, lighting is NOT yet implemented properly yet. Please turn OFF all overhead light controls.