Installation trouble A2 shockwave B17G

[pinball77]

Greetings from Ohio. I recently purchased A2A Shockwave B17G Flying Fortress Accu Sim expansion for FSX. I have bought several in the past but this one refuses to install. The install seems normal until I get the message: The setup could not find the wings of power:B17 installed. The installer cannot continue unless it can find the aircraft. This would likely be corrected by reinstalling the aircraft. I purchased this from fs pilotshop and it uses their installer. I contacted them and they referred me to the manufacturer. I was sent a back up disc with the software but it does not work either. The zipped file seems large enough to contain the software but there is only one file in it that I can find. Hoping someone can help and save my $35 I paid. PC is Window2s XP with SP 3. FSX gold with acceleration pack. As i stated before I have added many planes from fspilotshop and had no problems. Thanks for any assistance.

[speedy70]

Looks like you have bought the Accusim expansion pack for the B17 but not the B17 aircraft itself.

Cheers Chris

[Lewis - A2A]

Hello,

yes, it sounds like you purchased the Accu-sim package for the B-17G but not the B-17 itself?

thanks,
Lewis

[pinball77]

Yes, you are both correct! It says on the disk, A2A/Shockwave-B17G Flying Fortress Accu-sim Expansion. That explains everything unfortunately. I am a WW II aviation nut and never had a B-17 yet. Have reading several books of first hand accounts of the missions over Europe and wanted to fly one. What a disappointment. So what does this software do?? Will read closer and description before purchasing next time!

[Tug002]

Yes, you are both correct! It says on the disk, A2A/Shockwave-B17G Flying Fortress Accu-sim Expansion. That explains everything unfortunately. I am a WW II aviation nut and never had a B-17 yet. Have reading several books of first hand accounts of the missions over Europe and wanted to fly one. What a disappointment. So what does this software do?? Will read closer and description before purchasing next time!

That software is an add on for the A2A/Shockwave-B17G Flying Fortress. When I had purchased the b-17 I didn't have the Accusim pack at first as I was just trying out the B-17. After a short time of flying the B-17 and finding it very enjoyable to fly I purchased the accusim pack and installed it and was amaised at the difference in flying the B-17. To put it simply the accusim brings the aircraft to life like no other simulated aircraft I have ever had the opportunity to fly. After the B-17 experience I have bought nothing but the A2A aircraft and have become a loyal fan of A2A's Accusimed aircraft. The A2A/Shockwave-B17G Flying Fortress is worth the money invested and you wont regret buying it.

Keep smiling
Tug

[pinball77]

Well that sounds great. Am buying the plane tomorrow and am looking forward to the experience. This will now be over $50 for both. But I have paid a lot in the past too for an X-15 add on FSX that is complicated and an X-1 FSX add on too. I know I will use the B-17 a lot creating their flight paths on WW 2 bombing missions but no bombs to drop I assume.

[Tug002]

Well that sounds great. Am buying the plane tomorrow and am looking forward to the experience. This will now be over $50 for both. But I have paid a lot in the past too for an X-15 add on FSX that is complicated and an X-1 FSX add on too. I know I will use the B-17 a lot creating their flight paths on WW 2 bombing missions but no bombs to drop I assume.

You won't regret your decision on buying this great aircraft. I know I never have

Keep smiling
Tug

[Tomas Linnet]

I'm currently down to 0.3USD per hour of entertainment, I think it's a bargain

[speedy70]

Hi Pinball.
Remember the order of installation is the aircraft then the accusim then the updater.

Cheers Chris

[bladerunner900]

I also bought the B-17 first, without the Accu-Sim add-on. I don't think it was available at the time. When they brought out the Accu-Sim add-on I was so exited, I bought both the base aircraft again and Accu-Sim together without realising. I think they call that a 'brain fart', or in my case it could be just old age.

Steve.