Livestream first look at the NEW Captain Sim Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Today we’re taking a first-look at the new Captain Sim Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Microsoft Flight Simulator. We’ll take off from China Lake, then take it around the Sidewinder low-level route north of Edwards AFB before landing at Edwards. Should be fun!
If you would like a copy of the procedure I followed to start the aircraft, click the following link:
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If you would like a copy of the procedure I followed to start the aircraft, click the following link:
https://ko-fi.com/s/62cf353ae1
C-130 MODELS:
Here is a listing of the C-130 models (military ones) in order of production and how to identify them.
1. C-130 A Model: 3 bladed props & 2 small wing fuel tanks outboard of # 1 and 4 engines.
2. C-130 B Model: 4 bladed props & no wing tanks.
3. C-130 E Model: 4 bladed props & 2 large wing fuel tanks,between #1&2 & # 3&4 engines
4. C-130 H Model: 4 bladed props & 2 large wing fuel tanks, between #1&2 & # 3&4 engines
5. C-130 J Model: 6 bladed props & no wing tanks.
Notes: the A's B's and E's are out of service….for the most part. Some H & J models are configured for special ops, tactical ops and refueling service as such and will have a variety of wing tanks.
Some Foreign Air Forces still fly some B and E models.
Proper engine start sequence for U.S. Military C-130 aircraft is always 3421
The 3rd seat is for the Flight Engineer
I got me this on markedplace and there is an stupied cloud around the plane all time at the ground.
Safest plane history by hours…
3rd seat is observer position for training, familiarity, etc.
this Version 3 I cant see it being to much different from the CS C-130 version 2, to this version 3 that ejects flares, whoop de doo. If it had paratrooper animations and cargo in the back etc like the C-160 then…it would be worth considering, but it doesnt. Its basically a patched version that should have been offered to members who purchased V2. for free. CS greed shows like a beacon here. I will be waiting for the Blackbird simulations C-130, it looks awesome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_YYSwXn3fQ
Which map are you using for little nav map?
Imo This is a masterpiece. Don't forget that the guys from Captain sim are in Ukraine, its war over there.
I was hoping for a C130, which has been through at least the glass cockpit upgrades from about 15 years ago with the FMC. The latest upgrades have really cleaned up the cockpit, so it doesn't look as busy. Returning to the 80s/90s version is not horrible, but I think sales would be better with an FMC.
I don’t know why he hasn’t done an RAF livery for his new Herc’s.
The FS9 and FSX was Great, i bought the H and i am Not convinced, what is the real Benefit of buying for 24 Bucks the next Not complete Version. This plane is Farbe away from the Former quality of planes
Autopilot NAV-mode. = Above the selector for radio nav 1 and 2 you have a switch. If you switch that to “Norm” then you have NAV-mode engaged an can use the heading bug as per usual. Note! Radio nav and gyro mode will be turned off in this mode. Altitude hold and alt climb/dec will work as normal.
Ex RAF here from the 80s and I travelled frequently on Hercs from RAF Lyneham. I don't fully remember the layout internally but you could get into the cockpit from the rear via some steps and a door. I do remember the toilet and shower curtain for privacy was very near the rear ramp !! This looks pretty good though and defo a step up for a Captain Sim product.
As always a very comprehensive and excellent review. I have this aircraft, such a shame that they haven’t provided any RAF Liveries !
No manual..that sends off warnings
It is not just the money, but you invest a lot of time learning the systems only to find it does not work. I hate planes that have various systems that don’t work. I know you can only cover so much in your review…but i am not interested in investing more time in planes that don’t really work.
are those props feathered?
captain Sim…..
Looks good! Unlike some, I don't hold hatred against Captain Sim.
Beautiful plane
So, how different is this from the earlier release?
China Lake is a Naval Air Station, not a US Air Force base. FYI.
Just a minor point – China Lake is a US Navy air base, not a US Air Force one. ;)
Be interesting to see if Captain Sim can salvage their dumpster fire of a reputation.
Anything change from the first release? I had to force a refund on the last one after CS scammy/scummy liveries stuff. Is this the exact same plane with a different external model? Can't believe anyone purchased a second version of this with the lack of updates and fulfilled promises on the H……
It looks spectacular! Will be picking this one up.
Oh wow! Captain Sim has an interior view? That’s unusual.
Aren’t they Flight Sim 360, or something like that now? I don’t think they call themselves Captain Sim anymore.
much prefer old captain sim (tri star etc) not the modern cant be arsed cs