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Military AI Works, UK Hawks Part 3
MAIW 19(R) Squadron Battle of Britain Tribute
For FS 2004 / FS9
Release Date: Summer 2008
Project Manager: Gary Barker
This Freeware AI package for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 (FS9) contains everything needed to add a special AI Hawk aircraft of the Royal Air Force to your virtual skies. The Hawk has been in service with the Royal Air Force since 1976 and is most famous for being the aircraft that is used by the RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. The Hawk is widely regarded as being the best Jet training aircraft that has ever existed.
19(R) Squadron Royal Air Force have repainted a Hawk aircraft (XX184) in green and brown “Spitfire”
type markings and as a tribute to the “ Few” it has been recreated by Nick Black using his superb AI Hawk model
We have created flightplans and AFCADS that will allow this aircraft to visit or over fly the former locations of most BoB Fighter Stations and affiliated sites with a final flypast over Buckingham Palace before returning home to RAF Valley
Make sure if you don’t have it already, to download Part 1 of this package, “Valley Hawks” featuring the Hawks of No. 4 Flying Training School, No’s 19 and 208 (Reserve) Squadrons based at RAF Valley, Anglesey, Wales, UK. And keep your eyes peeled for more packages from MAIW which cover the various export variants of the BAe Hawk in use by Air Forces around the world, and a full AI display by the famous Red Arrows.
And also Part 2 which brings you Hawks from No.100 Squadron Royal Air Force based at RAF Leeming, the Fleet Requirements Air Direction Unit at RNAS Culdrose, the Naval Flying Standards Flight at RNAS Yeovilton, and Empire Test Pilots School, RAF Centre for Aviation Medicine and Qinetiq at BAe Boscombe Down.
Part 2 should be installed prior to this package as the installer needs to change certain files as XX184 appears as a FRADU Hawk
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Military AI Works (MAIW) is a loosely affiliated, international group of flightsim enthusiasts who share the common goal of seeing realistic military AI traffic in MS Flightsim. Our goals:
1) Produce only high-quality, freeware packages and products
2) Create military AI traffic accurately within the bounds of MS Flightsim
3) Promote new freeware military AI models, scenery and products
4) Advance military AI modeling of countries around the globe
5) Respect the rights of designers and contributors
To learn more about MAIW or to become a contributor, visit our website at http://www.militaryaiworks.com.
2. Credits
AFCADs:
- Gary Barker
- UKmil AI
Models:
- Hawk T1 by Nick Black
Flight Dynamics:
- Mike “mikewmac” MacIntyre
Repaints:
- Nick Black
Flightplans:
- Gary Barker
Beta Testing:
- MAIW Beta Team
3. Aircraft Included in this Package
No. 19(R) Squadron – Royal Air Force
XX184
Callsign “Luton 19”
Step 1) Install this package
1a) Install the package in accordance with the on-screen prompts
Step 2) Remove duplicate AFCAD files
Open your “Flight Simulator 9/Addon Scenery/scenery” folder and remove any previously installed AFCAD’s for the following airports (e.g. “AF2_XXXX.bgl,” “AF2_XXXX_DEFAULT_XX.bgl” or “PAI_AF2_XXXX_DEFAULT.bgl”) NOTE: LEAVE ALL AFCADS BEGINNING WITH “MAIW” as they were installed with step 1:
KEN1
EGXK
BENT
BHED
BUCP
DEBD
ECHU
EGCR
EGHB
EGSX
EGTM
HAWK
HORN
MART
VENT
WMAL
NOTE: Failure to remove these duplicate files may result in problems with AI aircraft parking and operation. It is recommended you move these to a temporary folder instead of deleting them; however, you should not need them again as the AFCADs included in this package are thoroughly researched and highly detailed. If you are using add-on scenery for one of the above airfields, it is recommended you do NOT remove the AFCAD for the add-on scenery, but instead remove the MAIW AFCAD file (e.g. MAIW_AF2_EGOV_DEFAULT_GL.bgl) after installation.
This step (3) should not be required but you will require the base Editvoicepack to be installed
Step 3) Install callsign voicepacks
3a) If you don’t have the EditVoicepack 3.1 freeware installed, download it and install it by clicking here.
3b) Run EditVoicepack and import all vcpmod files included in with this installation
3c) Choose “Import” from the “File” menu
3d) Find the folder “Flight Simulator 9/Military AI Works/UK/RAF/UK Hawks Part 3/Callsigns” in the “Look in:” window
3e) Select all the files and click open The following callsigns should be added:
THE CALLSIGN “LUTON” SHOULD ALREADY BE INCLUDED IN EDITVOICEPAK
3f) Update the Voicepack for FS9 by choosing “Update Voicepack” from the “File” menu--ensure the “Custom/Callsigns” box is checked in the left hand window. (note: the update may take a few minutes—do not attempt to start FS9 until the update is complete. Look for “Ready” in the lower left corner)
3g) When ready press save to keep the modifications
That’s it! You’ve successfully installed this package.
Problems addressed:
“I’ve installed the package, but there are no Military AI aircraft at the airports”
“When I go to an airport, there are AI planes parked on top of one another”
“I can’t find the aircraft in the aircraft selection menu”
“When the Military AI planes talk to ATC, they use only numbers, not callsigns”
“I’m following the Military AI aircraft, and they won’t come back for touch-and-gos”
Problem: “I’ve installed the package, but there are no Military AI aircraft at the airports”
Potential issue: FS9 AI traffic density set too low
Fix action: In FS9, set the AI traffic density slider to at least 60%.
Problem: “When I go to an airport, there are AI planes parked on top of one another”
Potential issue: Multiple AFCADs active for the same airport
Fix action: Using Windows Explorer, open the folder “Flight Simulator 9/Addon Scenery/Scenery.” Look for duplicate entries for the following airport identifier:
KEN1
EGXK
BENT
BHED
BUCP
DEBD
ECHU
EGCR
EGHB
EGSX
EGTM
HAWK
HORN
MART
VENT
WMAL
Files may be named in several ways. The most common are “AF2_EXXX.bgl,” “AF2_EXXX_DEFAULT_XX.bgl” and “PAI_AF2_DEFAULT.bgl.” Keep the file names starting with MAIW and remove all others with duplicate airport identifiers.
Problem: “I can’t find the aircraft in the aircraft selection menu”
Issue: These are AI aircraft and have been programmed to not show up in the flyable aircraft selection menu
Fix action: If you simply must select these aircraft, use an editing program such as AirEd and change the Aircraft type from “2” to “0”
Problem: “When the Military AI planes talk to ATC, they use only numbers, not callsigns”
Potential issue: Editoicepack is not installed or not installed correctly
Fix action: Install the EditVoicepack software.
Problem: “I’m following the Military AI aircraft, and they won’t come back for touch-and-gos”
Potential issue: You’re following your AI aircraft
Fix action: Stop following your AI aircraft. For some reason, a watched AI aircraft does not always behave the way it is programmed to. If you wait for the aircraft at the airport, it will arrive on schedule
This package was built by the Military AI Works online community. If you are interested in making Military AI traffic more realistic, visit this site!
Flightplans:
The Flightplans are fictional, but have been researched via Internet and message forums. We have tried to make the plans as “realistic” as possible and have had to use our own judgment. Aircraft in this package fly to bases that may need you to download a separate AFCAD for the aircraft to show up there, AFCADs may be found at Avsim.com, Flightsim.com and the Project AI Afcad site
All Flightplans were created using Notepad.
Flightplans were installed using Lee Swordy’s TrafficTools freeware traffic compiler.
Callsigns:
The callsigns used in this package are actual callsigns used by this unit in WW2, based on information obtained in manuals and on internet.
All callsigns were created using the ingenious EditVoicepack freeware. This program is extremely simple and fun to use—if you need a new AI callsign, give it a try!
AFCADs:
All AFCADs were created using Lee Swordy’s AFCAD v2.21. This has got to be one of the finest freeware programs ever created. Want to add some AI parking to your local airport? AFCAD makes it fun!
7. Permissions and Disclaimers
Adverse Effects:
The contents of this package should not adversely affect your FS9 or computer operation if installed according to the instructions. The authors make no guarantee and bear no responsibility for adverse operation or lost/overwritten files on your computer.
Use of Contents:
THESE FILES MAY ONLY BE UPLOADED TO AVSIM or FLIGHTSIM.COM BY THE AUTHOR(s)
THESE FILES MAY NOT BE UPLOADED TO ANY OTHER SITE WITHOUT THE AUTHOR'S WRITTEN PERMISSION. THESE MODELS, REPAINTS AND FLIGHTPLANS ARE FREEWARE AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, OR PUT ON ANY SITE THAT CHARGES FOR DOWNLOADING FREE FILES. THE FILES FOUND IN THIS ARCHIVE MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED ON CD OR ANY MEDIUM FOR ANY KIND OF FEE, INCLUDING THE COST OF PRODUCTION, MATERIALS OR POSTAGE. THE MODELS, REPAINTS AND FLIGHTPLANS OWNERSHIP REMAIN WITH THE AUTHORS AS MENTIONED IN THE PACKAGE
Upload to FSPLANET.com will never be allowed by Military AI Works.
Any questions, suggestions and feedback on the contents may be directed to the forums at www.militaryaiworks.com.
Sources:
All information used to create this package was obtained via online, open-source research. All flight plans and schedules, while reasonable for military units, are fictional.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible.
MAIW 19 Squadron Battle of Britain Tribute Timetable
All Times are GMT and are flightplan times so times at locations may vary due to traffic
Monday
|
Depart |
RAF Valley |
07:30 |
Home base 19 Squadron |
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Eastchurch |
08:22 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Manston |
08:40 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Manston |
10:30 |
|
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Tangmere |
10:59 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Lee-On-Solent |
11:22 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Lee-On-Solent |
13:30 |
|
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Kenley |
13:54 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
14:15 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
Tuesday
|
Depart |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
09:00 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Hornchurch |
09:20 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Manston |
09:45 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Manston |
10:45 |
|
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Hawkinge |
11:06 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
RAF Northolt |
11:35 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
RAF Northolt |
12:30 |
|
|
Flypast |
RAF Kirton-In-Lindsey |
13:03 |
12 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
RAF Church Fenton |
13:28 |
12 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
RAF Church Fenton |
15:00 |
|
|
Flypast |
Former RAF Wick |
15:56 |
13 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Sumburgh |
16;30 |
13 Group Fighter Airfield |
Wednesday
|
Depart |
Former RAF Sumburgh |
08:00 |
13 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Flypast |
Former RAF Dyce (Aberdeen) |
08:39 |
13 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Turnhouse (Edinburgh) |
09:11 |
13 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Turnhouse (Edinburgh) |
11:00 |
|
|
Flypast |
RAF Tern Hill |
11:43 |
12 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Exeter |
12:21 |
10 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Exeter |
14:15 |
|
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Ventnor |
14:44 |
11 Group Chain Home Station |
|
Arrive |
RAF Boscombe Down |
15:10 |
10 Group Fighter Airfield |
Thursday
|
Depart |
RAF Boscombe Down |
08:30 |
10 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Flypast |
RAF Middle Wallop |
08:50 |
10 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
RAF Wittering |
09:23 |
12 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
RAF Wittering |
11:00 |
|
|
Flypast |
Former RAF Coltishall |
11:27 |
12 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Manston |
11:59 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Depart |
|
13:30 |
|
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Martlesham Heath |
13:54 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
14:23 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
Friday
|
Depart |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
09:30 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Hendon |
09:50 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
RAF Northolt |
10:11 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
RAF Northolt |
11:45 |
|
|
Flypast |
Former RAF Debden |
12:08 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Filton |
12:43 |
10 Group Sector Airfield |
Saturday
|
Depart |
Former RAF Filton |
09:45 |
10 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF West Malling |
10:19 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
10:41 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
11:42 |
|
|
Flypast |
Former RAF Bently Priory |
12:00 |
HQ Fighter Command |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
12:27 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Biggin Hill |
14:02 |
|
|
Flypast |
Site of former RAF Croydon |
14:20 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Arrive |
RAF Northolt |
14:44 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
Sunday
|
Depart |
RAF Northolt |
08:45 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Flypast |
RAF Beachy Head |
09:10 |
11 Group Chain Home Low Station |
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Manston |
09:40 |
11 Group Fighter Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Manston |
11:37 |
|
|
Flypast |
Buckingham Palace |
11:59 |
|
|
Arrive |
Former RAF Duxford |
12:21 |
12 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Depart |
Former RAF Duxford |
14:30 |
12 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Flypast |
Former RAF North Weald |
14:52 |
11 Group Sector Airfield |
|
Arrive |
RAF Valley |
15:37 |
Home base 19 Squadron |