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Hi, I'm proudly announcing the result of an almost one year's hard work, a complete (unofficial) upgrade to the old and outdated Carenado C152II v3.2 XP10 plane!!!

CREDITS

I'd say big thank you to Mike Bos who helped a lot on finalizing the new flight model and tested it in almost every flight situation compared his own real plane, even in aerobatics maneuvers!

who helped a lot on finalizing the new flight model and tested it in almost every flight situation compared his own real plane, even in aerobatics maneuvers! Thank you to Ollie from FlightdeckX who helped a lot in communication to Carenado and wrote a great review of my work: https://flightdeckx.com/review-carenado-c152-ii-with-nhadrians-mod/

from who helped a lot in communication to Carenado and wrote a great review of my work: https://flightdeckx.com/review-carenado-c152-ii-with-nhadrians-mod/ Thank you to Ekre who makes the installer for this project

who makes the installer for this project Thank you to Leen de Jager who helped in texturing

Thank you to Tibor Kókai who helped in making the base texture for "bird strike" effect

Thank you to Folko for testing VR compatibility, and creating AviTab plugin

for testing VR compatibility, and creating AviTab plugin 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.

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!!!

3rd party liveries - IMPORTANT NOTES

Above 4.0.0 Nhadrian Upgrade versions, 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 help tool for fuselage paint, can be downloaded here

Compatible liveries

INSTALL - IMPORTANT NOTES

To avoid error messages regarding file mismatches, please follow the 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 in /Airplanes/ DON'T run the X-plane, because it may regenerate the plane icons or modify other files Run installer

Official Carenado C152 II v3.2 sources:

Recommended plugins, addons

My upgrade is compatible with XPRealistic Pro. This plugin improves the immersions, I really recommend it (ie. camera movements on forces, events, new sounds, etc....): http://www.xprealistic.com/

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!

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.

X-Plane version compatibility statement

4.5.0 Updatie is made for XP11.30+ versions, not compatible downwards!

4.3.1 Updatie is made for XP11.26 version, not compatible downwards or upwards!

Development follows the latest X-Plane version...

Operating system compatibility statement

The installer is PC compatible only!

For MAC OS or LINUX please use WINE to run the installer. All versions above 2.1+ are compatible with MAC OS and LINUX.

VR compatibility statement

The plane is fully compatible to VR environment including Teleport locations, VR compatible Yoke manipulator, etc!

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 and News thread: https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/153366-unofficial-xp1110-upgrade-to-carenado-c152ii-v32-by-nhadrian-updates-and-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 XP11.26 / XP11.30+ latest possibilities.

Flight model and systems are tested and dialed in by real pilots, even in aerobatic flights (special thanks to Mike Bos!)

Flight model and systems are tested and dialed in by real pilots, even in aerobatic flights (special thanks to Mike Bos!) SASL2 plugin reworked from the ground with extended possibilities, less CPU use and better graphics

ALL plane systems are now working incl. the missing Fuel shutoff valve, Ammeter, etc.

C152 Aerobat roof windows as a selectable feature

REALISTIC "bird strike" effect like never seen before

LOT of new sounds and more realistic 3D sound environment

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

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 and information sheet

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 phisical configurator panel for TOTAL VR COMPATIBILITY

USABLE tow bar with manipulator

GTN650 + G5 HSI

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