Electric Lightning

This file contains the 64bit .dll fixes required for flight refuelling and fuel transfer on all the Lightning marks . To keep everything together the 64bit ASC sound .dll is also included as well as the resized .fx effects ( should be good for P3Dv2+ ) P3Dv4 fuel.dll sound.dll and effects fixes.zip UPDATE 20/12/2018 :- P3d v4.4 has affected the reheat flame again, so this new set addresses the problem P3dv4.4 reheat.zip simply extract and replace the existing old files in the main effects folder. DR

For your painting pleasures: http://help.aerosoft.com/download/LightningF6PaintKit.zip

Then unzip these files to your FSXMainFolder... Lightning F3 201 update.zip Lightning F6 201 Update.zip

Hello All I have a query regarding F6 key assignments, I was looking at a past Forum query about assigning the Autothrottle to a key press, the reply was to modify the Lit_Tac.XML \\CHAFFE\\ entry to \\CLUTCH\\ to set keyboard key "C" to actuate the Autothrottle Clutch. The enquirer responded to say they could now land without taking their eyes off the Runway.. Now when I apply this same modification, the clutch activates but has no effect on the autothrottle engine opperation. What I have had to do for most cockpit switches is to write some LUA to actuate the Switch, make the click noise and set off some FSX action to respond to the switch. Am I going about it th…

Hi, I was looking for the Paintkits for both the F.3/F.6 and T.5, but noticed the links in their respective threads are now unfortunately dead. Would it kindly be possible to get updated ones posted? Cheers in advance.

Hi, wondering if anyone can assist. Use the excellent Aerosoft EE Lightning add-on, which I love. However, around 30k the engine sound stops until you descend back below it. So, clearly altitude related. Would anyone know why and how to fix this. Have searched forums but couldn't see same issue. It isn't only me I know of another person who has same issue. Thanks in advance Mike P

Hi guys It's taken a while to get the F2A to you, but existing owners of the F6 can download it again and the new model of the F2A is included so it's free . Even looks good in MSFS...... can't get it to fly though ! :0( Hope you enjoy Dave Rowberry

Hi everyone, Long time no speak - I hope your 2022 is a lot better than 2019 and 2020 so far! This isn't really a Lightning problem per say, just a general FSX Steam one but I've noticed it's effects on the Lightning. I've been away from FSX for a while because of time (or lack of) and since being back I've noticed that some the gauges are appearing fuzzy. It's mainly an issue with the JF Canberra and Tornado, on the tonka the HUD is so big it doesn't fit on the glass anymore and I can't see half of it and the same with the TV tabs in the back seat (JF support aren't sure what the issue is either). The Lightning has got away relatively unscathed, the only…

Since the recent update to the Mk. 6 and Mk. 2A models, I'm back to testing my flying skills with the Lightning. Recently, I noticed that the keyboard shortcuts on the Mk. 53 are not working. They work on the other models. This is for an FSXA install, BTW. I just did a full uninstall/reinstall and verified my observation. No change. Not a big issue as I can still setup the radar using the VC switches. Thanks --WH

Hello, I have just downloaded the P3Dv4.5 version via my simmarket account, and I have tacpack installed, however the HUD does not seem to work, I cannot switch it on with the specific button. I have gone through the manuals but the HUD does not show nor for the F2 neither for the F6 variant, no matter what angle of view. However tacpack functionality is there. Is the HUD set up by tacpack or is it the Lightnings own gauge etc.? What might be the reason? Thanks for your help EDDM

I noticed on Fightsim there's an updated version of the F6 for FSXA. Do I need it? My install includes folders for the F1A, F2A, F3, F6, and F53 (as well as all T models), so I'm wondering if need to go through the process of uninstalling and reinstalling the latest update. Thanks in advance. --WH

Hi guys, can someone please help. I switched off engine number two on my Lightnint T5 to simulate an engine failure. Step one - hp Cock off, Fuel cock switch, off Fuel transfer switch set to port side tank.. (because I am using that tank) I am flying on port side tank, using engine number 1, but as soon as port side tank run out of fuel, the engine stalls? Must the starboard tank not supply the port side tank? please help....

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I'm going to be moving the Lightnings from the P3Dv4.5 SimObjects folder to the P3Dv4.5 external add-ons folder, so that I can share it with P3Dv5. It seems to me that I'll only need to move the items in the SimObjects folder and the Effects folder, so are there any effects bitmaps I should also move? Thanks, Dave

The title says it all really! Would it be possible to rebuild (with PBR etc) the fabulous Lightnings (single- & twin-seaters) for MSFS (2020) please? I'd be more than willing to pay for the privilege again 😉 Many thanks Andy

As the title says. My question is, will any of the published Lightnings will get an official installer for P3DV5? Or did I miss something, maybe?

Anyone know how the Team SDB Binbrook works in P3Dv4? Dave

The Lightning would make a fantastic subject for PBR textures in P3D v4.3... are upgrades being considered?

Since loading the Lightnings I have had intermittent problems with lack of power. Despite starting with all switches on and starting engines normally I cannot reach higher speeds than 250 knots despite the afterburner effect showing and 100% full power on engine instruments. If I attempt a climb after cleaning up the aircraft I will stall. This occurs with all Marks and can happen if its the first aircraft I fly in game or the last. I have calibrated my throttle , a Saitek x52, and redownloaded replacement files.This is happening about nine out of 10 flights. No other aircraft in my game, Prepar3d 4.5, suffers this problem. Can you help please?

I just bought the fantastic Lightning F6 (and got the free F53, hooray!) and as I am a repainter, went to get the paintkit -- only to find that the link Matthias left in a now-locked topic is dead. Does anyone have the paintkit available, or is there an updated download link? Thanks!

I recently got around to getting tacpack and am now revisiting my Lightning fleet. In reviewing the different manuals, I note the manual for the F.6 contained various shortcuts for various operation as follows: To facilitate operation, the following keyboard shortcuts are allocated:  Hand controller /Acquisition ring Arrow keys  Arm/safe Ctrl+A  Missile Jettison Ctrl+Shift+J  Weapons Reload Ctrl+Shift+W  Phase Change Shift+W  Select Guns Ctrl+Shift+1  Select Missiles Ctrl+Shift+2  Radar on Ctrl+Shift+3  Select VisIent Ctrl+Shift+4  Range 10/40 Ctrl+Shift+5  Range 80/40 Ctrl+Shift+6 …

Hello all, Thought it had been a little while since I had last posted. I've been trying to do a lot of tweaking on the flight simulator to get it running well. Here's some pictures of the T4 and F6 flying around various parts of the UK. Enjoy! Peter

Hi everyone! I was just wondering if anyone wants to share their repaint creations using the F6 paint kit, I haven't seen any repaints for the F6 yet! I've been trying to recreate the red tail and spine livery of XR770 when she wore the colours of the flagship of 5 Squadron.. Perhaps attempting my first FSX repaint with the Lightning wasn't wise :/ I hoped to use the texture of XR725 as a basic template seeing as she and 770 share much the same basic livery apart from colour and squadron etc. but I've only managed to get as far as putting the AA code on the tail before my photoshop skills are expended.. I'm sure everyone would love to see what oth…

Hi Guys , sorry for the delay . I've put together a few notes for converting your legacy textures to PBR for use in P3dv4.5 . When I first looked into PBR all the talk seemed to be of the expensive programmes needed and workflows ect . It all seemed quite daunting , but In fact It's dead easy ( albeit a bit tedious if it involves lots of textures ! ) Anyway ,see how you go , and I'm always here to help if you get stuck . PBR Tutorial.docx Have fun Dave R

Thought it'd be a good idea to have a thread for the Lightning screenshots that people take. I'll get the ball rolling Love how these beauties look in v4.42019-3-3_19-25-17-380 by DaleRFU1, on Flickr2019-3-3_12-43-28-869 by DaleRFU1, on Flickr2019-3-2_19-58-39-528 by DaleRFU1, on Flickr