Pilots Notes for Cockpit Photos

[Pollux]

I love this very practical mod for VR and my goldfish memory. 

I hope to see the P-47 D22 one day. 

Thanks for sharing

Edited March 6, 2021 by Pollux

[[F.Circus]MoerasGrizzly]

It's a very good mod, thanks!

[2/JG26_rudidlo]

@SAS_Storebror that's very good work.
Just one small issue. Hs-129 don't have automatic mixture. It's manual.

[Charlo-VRde]

10 hours ago, 1stCL/rudidlo said:

Just one small issue. Hs-129 don't have automatic mixture. It's manual.

 

That's a good point. I have never flown the HS129, but in a Quick Mission just now I see that manual control of mixture to full is required for engine startup, at least, and mixture control also allows you to lean the mixture to fly less "dirty".

 

The devs' briefing specifications for the HS129 state "Engine mixture control is automatic. Leaning the mixture manually reduces the fuel consumption during flight."

 

Personally, I prefer to note for myself when mixture control is normally available, and especially if full rich is required for engine startup. So, I have now updated my own pilot's notes for the HS129 to reflect that mixture is manual.

 

For anyone interested, here’s a link to my slightly-updated HS129 pilot's notes:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/t5qznh21as0twx8/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\Hs129B2\Textures\

[Roland_HUNter]

Awesome work lads!

[SShrike]

Does anyone have notes for the D22 to share?

 

edit: seems the power settings are the same as the D28 so I copied it over. 

Edited April 14, 2021 by SShrike
Update

[102.R.dd_Blade18]

Very cool stuff !

Any version that contains the supercharger settings with altitudes too?

[Charlo-VRde]

Here’s a link to my pilots notes for the Spitfire MkXIV:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/770lln6jfjdkerl/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\SpitfireMkXIV\Textures\

 

All data is simply taken from the plane specifications the devs provide in the game

[NN_Kervinou]

Thanks you !

Added !

[WWDarkdiz]

Anyone seen one for the Nieuport 28?

[Charlo-VRde]

20 minutes ago, WWDarkdiz said:

Anyone seen one for the Nieuport 28?

 

I created one for myself for the Nieuport 28, and here’s a link to it:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gx8269fyv8vwgb7/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\Nieuport28\Textures\

 

The ratings are from the old Rise of Flight manual and probably still apply for the FC planes relative to each other.

[NN_Kervinou]

Thanks you !

Added too even i've not this plane !! :-=)

[Hoss]

On 4/7/2021 at 12:46 PM, SShrike said:

Does anyone have notes for the D22 to share?

 

edit: seems the power settings are the same as the D28 so I copied it over. 

 

I asked the gentleman that posted that photo for the D22 if he would share it, but never got a response from him.  But it's pretty much the same as the D28.

 

[WokeUpDead]

How are you guys finding the accuracy of these? I think they are based on in-game notes, but for some planes, particularly the American ones, I find I can push the manifold pressure in normal mode a little bit beyond what the notes say is the limit before technochat warns me the engine is in combat mode.

[SShrike]

I have noticed this as well. I am able to push it a little past what the notes say for almost all the aircraft. It is very handy to have the notes right there on the instruments, so I suppose a smidge of safety buffer is tolerable. 

[Raptorattacker]

On 4/24/2021 at 4:32 PM, 352nd_Hoss said:

I asked the gentleman that posted that photo for the D22 if he would share it, but never got a response from him. 

Here you go...custom_photo.zip I hope this helps?...

Edited April 28, 2021 by Raptorattacker

[SShrike]

Where did you all find the specs for the 150 octane limits? I do not see it in the spec page. 

[Raptorattacker]

2 hours ago, SShrike said:

Where did you all find the specs for the 150 octane limits?

I didn't, I got it from the same place as Hoss I would imagine so I don't even KNOW wether it's accurate or not. I guess you just 'suck it and see'?

[Hoss]

You da man Rap, thanks.... 

 

Hoss

[Charlo-VRde]

Here's a link to my pilots notes for the Typhoon MkIb:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4y92p5bbvq89yuv/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\TyphoonMkIb\Textures\

 

All data is simply taken from the plane specifications the devs provide in the game

 

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I also created my own pilots notes for the Fokker DVIII, and here's a link to it:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a7tc6cj71iliu4k/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\FokkerD8\Textures\

 

The ratings are from the old Rise of Flight manual and probably still apply for the FC planes relative to each other.

[NN_Kervinou]

Thanks

I added it to my custom mod

[Padre*]

Thanks to @SAS_Storebror @Charlo-VRand the others for making and keeping this great asset alive.

 

I've taken all the current cockpit photo pilot notes and collated them into a download for my squadron members, and I'd like the share that with the community. It uses the "replace in game cockpit photos" method, and therefore is not a mod and suitable for use in all servers.

It's also a self extracting archive file made with 7zip, so just requires you to point the installer to your main game folder, click extract and it will put all the files where they need to be. screenshot attached for reference.

NOTE: for steam users, your installation file will be in your STEAMAPPS/COMMON folder, and will be called "IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad". That's the folder you need to point the installer to.

NEW UPDATED DOWNLOAD LINK HERE

 

All credit to original authors

 

 

Edited October 6, 2022 by 334th_Padre*
UPDATED DOWNLOAD LINK TO INCLUDE BON AIRCRAFT

[Koziolek]

why is it an .exe file?

[Padre*]

1 hour ago, Koziolek said:

why is it an .exe file?

Because 7 zip uses an installer to unpack the files into the correct folders. It's how self extracting archive files are made.
If you don't like it, or don't trust it, right click it and unzip in the normal way. The only problem then is you have to put all the files in their correct folders manually.

[Hoss]

Your download link is a bit inop for me. 

 

Cheers

[Raptorattacker]

On 6/2/2021 at 2:15 AM, Charlo-VR said:

The ratings are from the old Rise of Flight manual and probably still apply for the FC planes relative to each other.

Your dds files don't have an Alpha layer.
HERE you go...

Cheers

Rap

NB This is not a criticism, merely an observation so apologies to @Charlo-VRfor any misconception...

Edited June 14, 2021 by Raptorattacker

[Patricks]

On 6/12/2021 at 5:56 PM, 334th_Padre* said:

Thanks to @SAS_Storebror @Charlo-VRand the others for making and keeping this great asset alive.

 

I've taken all the current cockpit photo pilot notes and collated them into a download for my squadron members, and I'd like the share that with the community. It uses the "replace in game cockpit photos" method, and therefore is not a mod and suitable for use in all servers.
 

 

Thank you Padre, saved me a ton of work updating manually! 

[[F.Circus]MoerasGrizzly]

On 6/12/2021 at 5:56 PM, 334th_Padre* said:

I've taken all the current cockpit photo pilot notes and collated them into a download for my squadron members, and I'd like the share that with the community. It uses the "replace in game cockpit photos" method, and therefore is not a mod and suitable for use in all servers.

Hugely appreciated Padre!

[Charlo-VRde]

Here are links to my pilots notes for the new Flying Circus II planes released today. The data and ratings are from the old Rise of Flight manual, and the ratings probably still apply for the Flying Circus planes relative to each other.
 
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Airco D.H.4

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/okx244yeoyzk37q/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\AircoDH4\Textures\

 

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Pfalz D.XII

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wvn72p179iw521h/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\PfalzD12\Textures\

 

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SPAD VII.C1 (150 HP)

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/86t9ethubpn3qd6/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\Spad7early\Textures\

 

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[TAIPAN_]

On 8/12/2021 at 5:48 PM, Charlo-VR said:

Here are links to my pilots notes for the new Flying Circus II planes released today. The data and ratings are from the old Rise of Flight manual, and the ratings probably still apply for the Flying Circus planes relative to each other.

 

 

Thanks!

[Na-zdorovie]

mmm just wondering if anyone has an idea, the photo works ok, and is the right size n format and shows fine in the pit, but it always cuts off a portion to the right so i have half a girl so to speak?

[Charlo-VRde]

@Na-zdorovie you could download and study the dimensions of these replacement data card "pilots notes" that some of us use in place of those photos in each plane

 

 

[Na-zdorovie]

may help ill check it out thanks, 

[Charlo-VRde]

Here is the link to my pilots notes for the new Flying Circus II SPAD VII.C1 (180 HP) released today. The data and ratings are from the old Rise of Flight manual, and the ratings probably still apply for the Flying Circus planes relative to each other.

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SPAD VII.C1 (180 HP)

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2l5jh0e12bsyk76/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\Spad7late\Textures\

 

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Just in case you didn't notice it, for WW II planes be sure to check out @c6_lefuneste's "Another Pilots Notes for Cockpit Photos"!

 

 

 

[WWDarkdiz]

Anyone seen anything on the Breguet14?

[Charlo-VRde]

On 10/31/2021 at 2:59 PM, WWDarkdiz said:

Anyone seen anything on the Breguet14?

 

Here is the link to my pilots notes for the new Flying Circus II Breguet XIV.B2 released last week. The data and ratings are from the old Rise of Flight manual, and the ratings probably still apply for the Flying Circus planes relative to each other.

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Breguet XIV.B2

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/76ai2jrsbllno2j/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\Breguet14\Textures\

 

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Just in case you didn't notice it, for WW II planes be sure to check out @c6_lefuneste's "Another Pilots Notes for Cockpit Photos"!

 

 

[NN_Kervinou]

Thanks

[WWDarkdiz]

@Charlo-VR

You sir, are nothing short of a rock star

Thanks!

[SIA_Suren]

Hi, thanks for the great idea and execution! I found a bug mentioned early in the life of this mod but still present, P38 radiators are automatic not manual by default.

[Charlo-VRde]

8 hours ago, SIA_Suren said:

Hi, thanks for the great idea and execution! I found a bug mentioned early in the life of this mod but still present, P38 radiators are automatic not manual by default.

 

Yeah, the OP never got around to correcting that in his P-38 cockpit notes, so for myself I corrected that. Here's my version, if you like:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gy8vb9tz3fuuy6q/custom_photo.dds?dl=0

 

Download and save into \IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles\data\graphics\Planes\P38J25\Textures\