[agracier]

The best way to install the mods is to install one of the large mod packs, such as either UltraPack 2.0 or HSFX. These packs include virtually all new flyable planes, many new maps and a number of other essential mods.

By installing UP2.0 or HSFX you will be saving yourself tons of trouble and aggravation trying to get mods working. Especially if you are new to this modding stuff.

I can't speak for HSFX, but for UltraPack2.0 the steps to take in this sequence are the following:

-start with a clean install from your CD/DVD: this will be version 4.07
-install the patch that upgrades to 4.08
-install the patch that upgrades to 4.09m
-install the Ultrapack 2.0 install files

Follow the above sequence.

Downloading the above patches and files may take a while since the size is quite large for them all. Installing them all (in the correct sequence!) does not take very long either. But it is worth downloading and makes installing the newest version of the game with all new planes and things ever so simple. Afterwards you can still install newly appearing mods and planes to UP2.0 with no need of using a mods activator or wrapper or anything. That will all be taken care of with installation of UP2.0.

And you will be amazed at how changed the game looks compared to the 4.07 version.

You can download the patches and install files here:
- 4.08 patch: http://www.gamershell.com/download_17669.shtml
- 4.09m patch: http://mission4today.com/index.php?name ... ws&aid=275
- Ultrapack 2.0 files; http://il2ultrapack.net46.net/index.php ... 155.0.html / or as a torrent here: http://il2ultrapack.net46.net/index.php ... 230.0.html

If you prefer to use HSFX, you will have to do some searching here to find the proper way.