[MODERN/NATIVE] [CLICKABLE] [ANIMATED] [EFFECTS] [W.I.P.]
Update v2.0:
Sorry, but due to the new terms and conditions, my new versions will only be available on my website.
Update v1.8.0:
- FLAPS section removed
- Native effects added via ModelBehaviours instructions (rain, dirt, or snow effects) => see screenshots in the banner
Menestrel HN-433 N° 43 F-PYKA and Super Ménestrel N°01 F-PYXE story (real aircrafts built by J.C. Afflard and H.Talagrand)
This 3D project has begin in 2010 under Gmax with the collaboration of J.C. Afflard the builder the HN-433 n°43 registered F-PYKA. Based on original drawings and informations that he give me, this model was initially developed for FS2004 and then ported to FSX. At the end of 2020, I decided to switch this project to Blender 2.83 and make it a native model for MSFS.
At April 21, Claude Talagrand has asked me to create the repaint of th F-PYXE, the HN-434 build by his father. As the cockpit of this aircraft is quite different, a new dashboard should be created. Envolved in others projects, I don't have the time right now to make this work but I worked for 10 years on this project so I can spend a few more years on it since Asobo modifies this simulator deeply with each new release. The SDK is not finished anyway, as well as its documentation, so that leaves me time to finish these complements quietly ;-) Also this addon is W.I.P.
The story of all theses developments are described in this post "Menestrel and Super Menestrel story" of Pilote-Virtuel forum.
HOW TO INSTALL:
Delete any old "frenchvfr-menestrel-hn43x" folders in your Community folder.
Extract the new "frenchvfr-menestrel-hn43x" to your MSFS Community Folder.
Make sure you folder structure is /Community/frenchvfr-menestrel-hn43x/SimObjects/
USAGE:
This plane has no flaps so in order to land and to decrease the speed, use the "crab.opposing" approach as described in this PDFs : Airplane Flying Handbook (chapter 8).
This plane has a management tablet (click on the small sheet between gauges in the center of the TDB).
This GUI allows to:
- remove the engine cover,
- to put the wheel chocks,
- to visualize the filling of the tank,
- to display the pilot and/or the "co-pilot" (a little cat),
- to prepare a "cold & dark" situation,
- put the aircraft in flight conditions, engine running (close the canopy anyway).
A click on the bottom of the tablet will be enough to make it disappear.
The plane can also be started with the mouse:
- first in the cockpit, with the canopy open,
- A) check the mixture (100%),
- B) turn on the two magnetos,
- C) open the fuel,
- D) and with the mouse click on the propeller which will start the engine,
- E) close the canopy by a click on the right or left attachment.
WARNINGS:
Only the use of the paintkit to create additional liveries is allowed.
Theses news liveries can be published but without including this addon and with reference to it.
You are not allowed to publish this addon on another site under any circumstances.
You are not allowed to modify or enhance my addon under any circumstances.
You are not allowed to convert this addon under any circumstances.
You are not allowed to use my files under any circumstances.
SUPPORT:
For support questions, contact [email protected]
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank several friends of mines who helped me in this project:
- Jean-Claude Afflard builder of the F-PYKA without whom this adventure would not have started and for all the documentation he provided me and Claude Talagrand for the numerous pictures of the F-PYXE.
- Jean GROS "Epsilon" who gave me the desire to start the creation and who followed me throughout my training
- Jean-Pierre Bourgois "Bee-Gee" without whom I would never have tried to transcribe a flight model on FS2004 or FSX
- Bernard Debierre "Bede40" my 3D friend with whom I have created French-VFR home site
- Pascal Dierick "Greenhopper" for his "talented brush" and his numerous repaints
- Sylvain Artu aeronautical designer, for his drawing of the HN-434 which appears on the management tablet.
Didier "Lagaffe (3D Designer)
Hi Sir, thanks for your contribution...highly appreciated...could you post a more visible link on your website guiding the visitor to version 2.0....so far I could only detect V.1.8 (after lots of searching)...many thanks and best regards, Thomas
1 years ago
I have already answered below about this v2.0 version ... please read the comments
1 years ago
Lagaffe
TheAdam
your mess of a website shows version 1.8
1 years ago
V2 publication is beign published for next week.
1 years ago
Lagaffe
Vershkaukas
Too bad, this is a great little aircraft, and you've just made it more difficult for people to find and acquire. I think you are misinterpreting the legal requirements. The folks that run this page have not removed the ability to request donations, only placed more specific guidelines on its us, which is totally understandable, and protects not only this site and it's administrators from legal issues, but also other designers/developers against other people profiting from their creations.
1 years ago
As a developer since 2006, I work on my free time and share what I create. I don't have to answer to anyone. Most of the people who ask are users who see their ease of getting addons disappearing.
My site in operation since 2013 has more than 2.5 million visitors so it is very easy to find and access. I used to share my planes before MSFS and I would continue without .to without any problem. Sorry but I don't owe you anything.
1 years ago
Lagaffe
AIRPAC1
Etant donné le récent changement des termes et conditions mis en place sur ce site et du fait qu'aucune demande de consentement de la part des auteurs ait été demandé, je ne mettrais plus à jour mon Menestrel HN-433 sur ce site.
Si vous voulez avoir des mises à jour allez directement le site de l'auteur (voir les readme).
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Due to the recent change in the terms and conditions on this site and the fact that no consent was requested from the authors, I will no longer be updating my Menestrel HN-433 on this site.
If you want to get updates go directly to the author's site (see readme).
1 years ago
Understood! I don't blame you one bit.
1 years ago
CalsFM
Lagaffe
Hi, where is exactly on: http://frenchvfr.free.fr/ v2.0 download ?
1 years ago
Due to the recent change in the terms and conditions on this site and the fact that no consent was requested from the authors, I will no longer be updating my Menestrel HN-433 on this site.
If you want to get updates go directly to the author's site (see readme).
V2 publication is beign published for next week.
1 years ago
Lagaffe
RipPipPip
beautiful plane,
works perfectly and looks great.
Especially the small details are really great.
It is compatible with SU11,
thanks for that
1 years ago
Quassel89
an update by now would be nice
2 years ago
An update ? On what suject ?
2 years ago
Lagaffe
waspiflab
i cant throttle on the ground with my joystick
2 years ago
I have the same problem
2 years ago
The_Fly
markus_f7
Funny little plane, thank you.
2 years ago
fStopper
Je suis en 1979 et quand j'étais petit, ma maman en construisait un "biplace" dans... le salon ! ^^
2 years ago
Bonjour,
J'ai un biplace dans mes cartons et assez bien avancé: un HN-700 que je compte bien finir dès que mon Canso PBY-5A sera terminé.
2 years ago
Lagaffe
MonsieurFabuleux
I have a problem, since the last update my throttle has stopped working
2 years ago
This issue is not related to my Menstrel but is an Asobo bug that was highlighted back in December by Dino / IndiaFoxtEcho: https://www.facebook.com/Indiafoxtecho-594476197232512
"NOTAM - SIM UPDATE 7 UPDATE PREVIEW
We have been reviewing Microsoft Flight Simulator SU7 UPDATE PREVIEW and there seems to be a problem with the throttle on all of our planes with some flight sticks.
Specifically, if you have your throttle axis to the THROTTLE AXIS control, the throttle controls will not work anymore.
You must select "CLEAR CURRENT INPUT" on the THROTTLE AXIS and assign your slider to THROTTLE 1 AXIS (and THROTTLE 2, 3 and 4 if needed).
Sorry for the inconvenience but this seems a simulator bug. We have reported this to Microsoft but it is likely that it will affect the release build planned for Thursday 9th."
2 years ago
Lagaffe
neilfb
Love flying this aircraft but I am having trouble taxiying and taking off. I noticed by chance when taxiing that the rudder flips about. I thought it might be my controller but I changed aircraft to the Mudry Cap 10 and the rudder stayed still all the time. Any ideas?
2 years ago
Good remark, I will comparé theses two planes ...
2 years ago
Lagaffe
neilfb
can I download Version 7 anywhere?
2 years ago
V1.8.0 is the last version released and it is compliant with SU7. I have not publish a v7.
2 years ago
Lagaffe
neilfb
Beautifull plane!
But seeing the movie is seems the ailerons are moving the wrong way (from 4:15, outside view while flying).
2 years ago
This remark has been made at the beginning of the development (alpha version) and this point has been corrected immediatly ... before the release v1.0
I don't remenber exactly when this video has been created but the release 1.8.0 don't have this bug ;-)
2 years ago
Lagaffe
Karel26
Thank you. I was already a fan of your FSX creations.
I've made a video https://youtu.be/EmljPClaeQM
3 years ago
Travolt