nhadrian

Hi, I'm proudly announcing my second generation (still unofficial...) upgrade to the old and outdated Carenado C152II v3.2 XP10 plane!!!
IMPORTANT NOTES - VERSIONS
Previous version will remain available but archived, no further updates or support! Each installers should run over the original Carenado C152II v3.2 plane so if you'd like to have both, you have to repeat installing method on a fresh Carenado C152II v3.2 copy again!!! Before downloading, please consider that first you have to buy the original Carenado C152II v3.2 plane, otherwise installer will quit by an error message.
It is also important to apply the installer on a fresh copy of the original plane, don't try to upgrade your old plane that is full with third party plugins, liveries etc!!! 
IMPORTANT NOTES - INSTALLATION of NORMAL (High-resolution) version
To avoid error messages regarding file mismatches, please follow the following instructions of the installer carefully by.
Download a fresh copy of your plane from the store you previously bought, this will be a .zip file Extract the .zip file content into the destination directory somewhere inside /Airplanes/ DON'T run the X-plane yet, because it may regenerate the plane icons or modify other files causing installer error Run installer:  Nhadrian_C152II_mod_installer_5-2-0_STAGE1.exe first! DON'T run the X-plane yet, because it may regenerate the plane icons or modify other files causing installer error Run installer:  Nhadrian_C152II_mod_installer_5-2-0_STAGE2.exe Before start X-Plane please read the attached Users Manual to get familiar with basic operation and configurations!!!
Since there aren't any floating plugin windows anymore, Users who are already using my update should learn the new "Setup sheet and manipulators" !!! Ready to go...! IMPORTANT NOTES - 3rd party liveries
None of the previously created liveries will be compatible anymore!!! This is because of some serious changes in textures and objects to extended the possibilities in painting (ie. no mirror on fuselage textures anymore...). So if you want to use a previously downloaded livery, please contact the livery author and ask for an update! Leen de Jager made a great helper tool for fuselage paint, can be downloaded here. IMPORTANT NOTES - X-PLANE SETTINGS
Please make sure you enabled the "Use experimental flight model" on X-Plane settings/General window!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE on external manipulators
In X-Plane, cockpit manipulators are only working in INTERNAL views! That means, you have to exit from the plane in an internal view using ',' '.' and arrow keys plus right mouse button for pointing, or use the pre-defined VR hotspots outside the cockpit. In any external views manipulators are inactive so you can't click on cowling, surfaces, fuel caps, tow bar, etc. See Users Manual for available manipulators inside the cockpit and outside! COMPATIBLE LIVERIES
Livery authors, please include a Config.txt into your new liveries, and modify the line #Tailnumber with the actual tail number of your livery in it. 
If you want to use the "Bush style" payload objects, set #IsBush value to 1 in Config.txt.
Leen de jager created a great tool to help livery creators making proper fuselage sections, thank you!
TF-IFF I-AMAT LV-CHF PT-FCA N49004 S3-BFR USAF Academy N714AF PT-TUB N94268 VH-RYI LV-ONO PR-EJV LV-CHD LV-BXJ C-FFUF PH-JJM PT-APM Official Carenado C152 II v3.2 sources:
http://store.x-plane.org/C152-II_p_71.html http://www.carenado.com/CarSite/Portal/index.php?accion=product&correl=56 http://store.steampowered.com/app/325142/XPlane_10_AddOn__Carenado__C152_II/ Recommended plugins, addons
My upgrade is compatible with Headshake (v1.12.3+ versions) and XPRealistic Pro. These plugins improve the immersions, I really recommend one of them! I'm using force feedback yoke with XPForce plugin, works great with the new flight model: http://www.fsmissioneditor.com/XPForce/ AviTab plugin is native integrated into the 3D cockpit iPad object, so I highly recommend using it: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/44825-avitab-vr-compatible-tablet-with-pdf-viewer-moving-maps-and-more/  RealityXP GTN650 for X-plane is recommended when GTN650 option is enabled. But the built-in GNS530 still can be used so GTN650 is not a must. This upgrade is fully supported by FSFlyingSchool 2018, I created a dedicated livery for this great addon to celebrate this event (included from 4.0.0+ versions on)!  Please visit http://www.fsflyingschool.com/ for details, a Demo version can be downloaded here: http://www.fsflyingschool.com/Demo-X-Plane.asp! X-Plane version compatibility statement
5.2.0 Update is made for XP11.40+ versions, not compatible downwards! Operating system compatibility statement
The installer is PC compatible only!  I will not create Linux or Mac installer because I'm not a programmer, so please do not ask for it.
If anyone is interested in doing an installer to those platforms, contact me in PM) For MAC OS or LINUX please use WINE to run the installer. The plane itself and it's plugin is compatible with MAC OS and LINUX.  Another workaround if you have issues with WINE is to extract the original Carenado archive on a Windows PC and run installer on it, X-Plane itself don't have to be installed on that PC at all!!!) After installer finishes (both stages for High-res!!!) simply copy the folder on a pendrive and move it to the Linux or MAC OS X machine, copy inside X-Plane's aircraft folder. VR compatibility statement
The plane is fully compatible to VR environment including Teleport locations, VR compatible Yoke manipulator, etc! CREDITS
I'd say big thank you to all contributors who helped me a lot in previous versions: Ekre, Mike Bos, Leen de Jager, Tibor Kókai, Folko, Ollie! Thank you for AudiobirdXP making the gorgeous FMOD package, based on my recrdings and his own library. Thank you for Stephane Cornelis helping in fligh mode refinement and documentation build up. Thank you for Peter Szabo compilig the Manual, making illustration screenshots and taking part in "Bush Style" livery development. Thank you for Propstrike Studios Team supporting "Bush Style" with some beautiful 3D objects. Thank you for Yoyoz giving me useful and important tips for SASL programming. Thank you for Claudio Nicolotti (Nico87) from SimCoders.com making corrections in stall-behaviour. Thank you for Saso Kiselkov (skiselkov) releasing the librain plugin for the community on Github. Hereby I'd say thank you to Carenado who finally allowed the publication of my work, although this is really an unofficial upgrade, all changes compared to the original plane made by myself without any influence by Carenado.  SUPPORT
This is a freeware upgrade I made for my pleasure in my spare time, but decided to share with the community because this little plane deserves it! Thousands of PPL pilots around the world were grown up on this small bird, so it's time to have something serious for XP11.10+ versions! But please understand that my time is limited so I can't give as detailed full-time support as a Commercial Author can give. Also please understand that I'll not be able to fulfill personal wishes like new functions, liveries, etc that don't match my own ideas.  Support thread: https://forum.thresholdx.net/topic/1453-support/ DONATION
As I write previously, I did this project for my pleasure, and for the community. So it is freeware and all possible future updates will be free from my side. If you'd like to buy me a beer, you can donate by paypal, please contact me at nhadrian(a)gmail.com . Key features list - some highlights
BRAND NEW flight model and systems, to match XP11.35+ latest possibilities.  Flight model and systems are tested and dialed in by real pilots, even in aerobatic flights. SASL2 plugin reworked from the ground with extended possibilities, less CPU use and better graphics FMOD sound package COMPLETE "Bush pilot pack" incl. optional tundra wheels and custom liveries with tons of great bush style internal objects ALL plane systems are now modelld and working incl. the missing Fuel shutoff valve, Ammeter, etc. C152 Aerobat roof windows as a selectable feature with new realistic livery REALISTIC "bird strike" effect like never seen before ALL buttons, switches and knobs are animated and working TONS of new working objects like G430, G530, iPad, Autopilot, DME, GS indicator, Stopwatch, etc. NEW normal maps and detailed textures on most of old and new objects  NEW PBR windshield and windows with real reflections, scratches on the inside and outside. New gauges glasses with real reflections, scratches TONS  of geometry model and texture fixes to get rid of preivous artifacts TONS of new small additional details (like realistic door handles, HERO cameras hidden in the glove compartment, etc.) NEW high resolution liveries incl. a blank white livery for painters and a new special livery that gives polished metal surface to the plane! REALISTIC refueling by plugin and animated objects INTERACTIVE floating checklist, Setup and information sheets XP11 style external lights NEW walkaround manipulators, all control surfaces and even the stall-horn can be tested during a walkaround! DETAILED engine and removable cowling VR compatible setup sheet for TOTAL VR COMPATIBILITY USABLE tow bar with manipulator RealityXP GTN650 integration + Garmin G5 replicas Smoke system for Aerobat version AND MANY MORE... For complete and detailed features list, please read the attached "NHADRIAN_version_history.pdf". 
I wish you all happy flying and safe landings!
Nhadrian
 

PWDT & NHAdrian presents
The Zlín Z-142
for X-Plane 11.41+
History:
This series of two seat trainer and four seat light aircraft was initially developed to replace the successful Zlin Trener series. The initial Z-42 was developed during the mid-1960s with two seats, side by side. It flew for the first time on the 17th of October, 1967.
The improved Zlin Z-42M introduced a constant speed propeller, a larger tail developed for the Zlin Z-43 four-seater and replaced the Z-42 in production in 1974. Development of the two seat line continued with the further improved Z-142, which flew for the first time on the 29th of December, 1979. Changes introduced included a larger cockpit canopy and faired undercarriage. The Z-142 remained in production in Z-142C form until the mid-'90s. The latest two seater of this family, the Z-242 L has a 150kW (200hp) Textron Lycoming AEIO-360 flat-four powered engine.
Changes aside from the engine include a three-blade constant speed prop and revised engine cowling profile. First flight was on the 14th February 1990. Development of the four-seat models, the Z-43 and Z-143, was followed by the two-seaters. The Z-43 appeared a year later than the Z-42, flying for the first time on the 10th December 1968. The Z-42 and Z-43 share the same basic airframe, but the Z-43 features a larger and wider cabin with seating for four and a more powerful engine. The current Z-143L flew for the first time on the 24th of April, 1992. It has a similar structure as the Z-242L, but alike the Z-43 it has a larger cabin with seating for four and a more powerful Textron Lycoming O-540 engine.
About X-Plane model:
Once upon a time in the Flight Simulator's world, there was a Zlin 142 for FSX. This free Zlin looks pretty nice in that era, but the time had gone by, and almost everything changed since. We got P3D3 and X-Plane 10 and later P3D4 and X-Plane 11. The feeling to convert this good old stuff into X-Plane grew stronger and stronger, but to have it with more features, quality textures, last but not least - a much more realistic flight model.
Luckily, I met with Adrián Nagy-Hinst - author of the well known Carenado Cessna C-152 mod - who kindly offered his help to make this project happen. All of the custom features that you'll discover in this Zlin is Adrián's merit and I can't be grateful enough for him. Well, after almost a year of development, finally we got a far-far better add-on compared to the old FSX version ever was! The model contains 350.231 polygons, a lot of custom animations, features, special 3D modelled gauges and full 4K resolution PBR textures.
Features built-in pre-configured Librain effects, custom FMOD sounds - recorded from real Zlín aircraft, a very accurate flight model tested by real Z-142 pilots and instructors. In this pack, you can find 6 various liveries, and one pure white for the talented repainters. An AI version of the Zlin also included for the better experience.
 
Features:
Highly optimized 3D model 4K high detailed PBR textures Realistic flight model - tested by real Zlin pilots Realistic custom FMOD sounds - recorded from real M-337AK engine Custom animations Full 3D virtual cockpit Full 3D instruments Built-in Librain effect RealityXP support iPad with AviTab Special 3D cabin lights Setup Sheet for aircraft configuring (Payloads, weights, etc.) Two panel layout (Eastern and Western style) Special thanks to:
All of our Beta-testers who helped a lot in our development. Thank you so much, Guys!
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If you like our Zlín, you will find other nice add-ons for X-Plane from our team:
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/51672-pwdt-yakovlev-yak-18t/
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/45485-lhsim-lhfm-fertoszentmiklos/
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/38474-lhsimulations-lhsm-sármellék/
https://store.x-plane.org/LHDK-Dunakeszi-scenery_p_694.html
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Have fun, Simmers!  

Hi,
this is my upgrade for the "B21" version of the Laminar ASK21, with the following changes/addons:
all instruments have animated real 3D objects real PBR glass objects for the instruments LCD displays got a backlit option interactive, VR compatible Setup sheet for proper weight and balance configuration lot of PBR overhauling on internal and external textures adjusted viewpoints for both VR and normal use pilot on the back seat is added (3D model is from another default Laminar Research plane) AviTab integration with some additional items new spin ballast 3D object that varies with spin ballast weight new red livery based on a real paint new fictional livery created by PWDT each livery set's the proper tailnumber for ATC operation (the content of the Tailnum.txt within livery folders) disabled B21's rudder augmentation a simple user's manual for the original B21 plugin is included, please read carefully to get familiar with new commands, datarefs and functions! Installation
simply extract the .zip into your /Aircraft folder and enjoy! 🙂 Credits
All credits for the default ASK21 and the B21 mod goes to the authors, detailed on B21's download page!!! Donation
If you like my work and would like to support my freeware projects, or simply buy a beer, my paypal is nhadrian(a)gmail.com. Stay tuned and happy landings!
Best regards,
Adrian

Hi, 
have you ever dreamed on what would happen if you'd try to add electric drive to your ASK21 as a DIY home bulider?
At lease I have, so this is my latest development, a fictional ASK-21E electric glider.
This will be the first test flight, so you guys will be the test pilots in this project!  
(QUICK TIP: you can use b21/wing level commands with keyboard or buttons and level wings before take off!)
Technical data:
Battery: SAFT VL41M Li-ion cells, 72 cells in a row, split into two packages located in the wings. Motor: 43 kW brushless electric motor Prop: 1,6 m diameter carbon composite folding prop ESC: 200 A 250 V brushless electric speed controller (ESC) with LCD  Prop mast: retractable with dc electric driven mechanics Empty weight: 490 kg Maximum take-off weight: 660 kg Empty CG: 650 mm from datum CG limits: between 234 mm and 468 mm from datum Maximum overload: +5G / -3G (reduced because of increased weights) Performance data: N/A - needs to be specified by test pilots during the test flight program...  Key features:
detailed 3D visual models of the drive train with PBR textures detailed system modelling of the drivetrain via plugin scripts 3D sound for engine pylon movement (both internal and external views) temperature logic for every important component of the drivetrain selectable unit for ASI, winter vario, altitude indicator, GPS and 302 vario (according to unit on Setup sheet, unit settings in USER_SETTINGS.lua are now deprecated) Other modifications are the same as in my basic ASK-21 upgrade, this plane includes the original "B21" version of the Laminar ASK21 with the following changes/addons:
all instruments have animated real 3D objects real PBR glass objects for the instruments LCD displays got a backlit option interactive, VR compatible Setup sheet for proper weight and balance configuration lot of PBR overhauling on internal and external textures adjusted viewpoints for both VR and normal use pilot on the back seat is added (3D model is from another default Laminar Research plane) AviTab integration with some additional items new spin ballast 3D object that varies with spin ballast weight new red livery based on a real paint new fictional livery created by PWDT reworked particle system each livery set's the proper tailnumber for ATC operation (the content of the Tailnum.txt within livery folders) a simple user's manual for the original B21 plugin is included, please read carefully to get familiar with new commands, datarefs and functions! Installation
simply extract the .zip into your /Aircraft folder and enjoy!   Credits
All credits for the default ASK21 and the B21 mod goes to the authors, detailed on B21's download page!!! Thank you for 'PWDT Team' for the new green livery! Thank you for 'misu' making an electric system temperature model! Source: https://github.com/ksgy/electric-engine-model Donation
If you like my work and would like to support my freeware projects, or simply buy a beer, my paypal is nhadrian(a)gmail.com. Stay tuned and happy landings!
Best regards,
Adrian