I do NOT have the C-130 basic model. I only bought the KC-130 expansion model because of its inflight refueling option. After installation I can't find the auxiliary fuel control panel (probably  because VC is not included in the pack).

Is there a key-solution to reel out the refueling pods?

Would I have to purchase the C-130-basic model to make the refueling system work?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Glocke

Hi Glocke.
I too purchased the kc-130,but i already had the c-130 pro and c-130j addon,so i dont know if you have the 2d panel,i know you need the c-130 base or c-130 pro,in order to get full functionality of the aircraft plus the vc cockpit,but in the 2d flight deck,you should have a panel of symbols in the lower left corner,if you do,then click on the hose symbol to bring up the refuel panel,its just above the blank symbol,i think is about the 3 one up from the bottom,on the right.
regards alan. 8-)

Hi Alan,
in the KC-130 manual it says:
The ‘KC-130 Model’ expansion package does not require any C-130 base package and can be installed to default installation of the MS FS2004.
In this case user will get the following KC-130 setup:
- Original Captain Sim C-130 Flight Model (aircraft.cfg and .air files)
- Original Captain Sim set of KC-130 Models
- Sound - Alias to default Beech King sound
- Panel - Alias to default B747 panel
- No textures in VC
- No gauges in VC

Well, I thought that's enough for me, as long as the inflight refueling works. In the add, there is a nice picture of the pods, which encouraged me to buy the expansion model only. I would be rather dissapointed if I'd to post-install the base pack.
Glocke

Hi Glocke.
Well that would explain your problem,have you tried pressing the keys shift+1 throught to 9,to see if you get the symbol panel up,as the hose reel panel is a new panel for this aircraft,if this is not the case,and you find that you have to pay for and download the c-130 pro,then you may find that you would have to re install the kc-130 after the c-130 pro,as they have to be installed in that order.
regards alan. 8-)

Hi Alan,
as FS-addict I bought the c-130 pro, installed everything properly and now I can pop up the fuel control panel and extract the fuel pods in the KC-130 model. By the way, why doesn't the VC show only in this model, but in all the others?

I must say, that I do feel a little shortchanged by the CaptainSim-advertisement, provoking the expertation, that the KC-130 expansion model ALONE would allow inflight refueling.

Best
Glocke

Hi Glocke.
They do put a note about limited useage,if the C-130 pro is not installed first.
I had the same problem with the KC-130 when i first flew it,all my other c-130 aircraft had already been set up to my preferences,but it is easy to fix,it comes like that by default,so use the ACE select existing,then select kc-130.
Then select the tab PREFLIGHT,select kc-130,then go to cockpit tab,selct vc ON,then other preferences to suit you and your machine,save settings,then close ACE.
then open fs9 and fly.
regads alan. 8-)