New Alouette III Helicopter available ....

[Fireball6]

Just for your Information, Gents - the MSK Alouette III is available at Simmarket.

Kind regards

Dirk

[RaFi]

I saw it, but I am concerned about the "easy" in the title.

At €20, it seems steep for just a prettier aircraft, considering we already have Squirrel's Alouette, which were free.

[jeansy]

Just for your Information, Gents - the MSK Alouette III is available at Simmarket.

Kind regards

Dirk
Ive watching the development of this one for the past several months


Its going to be on the cards for sure

[beercan]

You have this one for free: http://frenchvfr.free.fr/download.php?lng=en&pg=584&tconfig=0

[jeansy]

yep thats squirrels model

however there is a significant difference in modeling and texturing quality between the 2


the term "easy" in the title means cntl E starts everything, from memory he was going to do a "heavy" model where all systems are modeled, i guess thats yet to come

for the size of the dev team he has and the upcoming P3 hes working on

hes got some talent for a small operator

[gastonj]

yep thats squirrels model

however there is a significant difference in modeling and texturing quality between the 2


the term "easy" in the title means cntl E starts everything, from memory he was going to do a "heavy" model where all systems are modeled, i guess thats yet to come

for the size of the dev team he has and the upcoming P3 hes working on

hes got some talent for a small operator

Maybe, but the flight model of the free is a great one, difficult to surpass according the real pilots of this chopper.

JMC

[jeansy]

Maybe, but the flight model of the free is a great one, difficult to surpass according the real pilots of this chopper.

JMC

Im not knocking it as i have it and use it



Its no different from other freeware vs payware it comes down to personal choice

If people want to spent their money so be it its not anyone's call on how or why

[jeansy]

I bought it today and had a quick look, its not bad, its not the best helo out there but its reasonably good

i haven't had to much of a fly as Im set up with a yoke and throttle console, which isnt the easiest way to fly a helo, but so far after 10mins I like

one thing thats a easy fix, it the high alpha shine on some of the paints, on another thing you need a bit of constant rudder input to keep it straight which i like

[Fireball6]

I bought it today and had a quick look, its not bad, its not the best helo out there but its reasonably good

i haven't had to much of a fly as Im set up with a yoke and throttle console, which isnt the easiest way to fly a helo, but so far after 10mins I like

one thing thats a easy fix, it the high alpha shine on some of the paints, on another thing you need a bit of constant rudder input to keep it straight which i like

could'nt agree more - and the paintkit is included and handles very well. Also it is good on frames and comes with 4 different models.

Matt, did you try to remove the A3_FUSEENV.dds from the texture-folder with the high shining? For me, it makes a significant difference.

Kind Regards

Dirk

[jeansy]

not yet, Im going to pull it apart this week and start on some paints, like i siad I still have the yoke set up still connected, when i change over to the stick I will play with it more

I have a few other paints I need to knock over before I start on this one,

do your radio screen light up with numbers, mine appear blank

anyway at least it has bump mapping unlike the last 2 helos that where released, Just saying

I wonder why this isnt a sticky considering its a new release

[jeansy]

Besides this release

this other one has me watching closely http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/p-3c-orion.438926/

[jeansy]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/04/2017-9-3_23-27-3-566.png

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/04/2017-9-3_23-29-3-12.png

[Fireball6]

not yet, Im going to pull it apart this week and start on some paints, like i siad I still have the yoke set up still connected, when i change over to the stick I will play with it more

I have a few other paints I need to knock over before I start on this one,

do your radio screen light up with numbers, mine appear blank

anyway at least it has bump mapping unlike the last 2 helos that where released, Just saying

I wonder why this isnt a sticky considering its a new release

Yes, my radio screen light up ....

[milence]

And what the new version offers?Real start procedure?Good dynamics?Vibration effects?
None of that.Unfinished project.
I'm just saying.

[jeansy]

Dirk I had a look at the psds tonight

its a pleasure to paint so far 10mins in, im guessing the hardest part will be the finding the struts and adding custom weathering

the interior comes with psds, which makes it that little more better

the bump mapping is done nicely and has the nice feel to the model

as for modeling, hes done a good job,no half arsed attempt

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/04/2017-9-4_22-11-34-995.png

[Fireball6]

Nice one, Matt. I add heli-trimm to the Alouette and with that it fly very nice. It is fun to reduce the speed and feel how she's slow down. It is just a "FunFlyer" and also a good one for repainting.

In the meantime, i did two austrian Helos - as seen below

[Fireball6]

I had reworked the original paint that comes with the package - new Pilots, seats and a bit more red .....:mixed-smiley-010:

[SeanTK]

Also posted in P3D forum...

Just as an advisory, I had problems getting the radios to work in P3Dv4 (not sure of the state of the FSX version), but I was able to resolve that issue. The [Radios] section of the aircraft.cfg is commented out. It's present, but just has "slashes (//)" before the section, for an undetermined reason. Removing the slashes/commenting-out results in working radios!

Before realizing this, I had requested support from the dev via email, but unfortunately just received a non-answer saying thanks for the purchase, and to note that a more advanced version was in development and will be free for users of the existing version. Luckily in this case I was able to resolve the issue.

I also added the sounds from the payware FSHelis.ch Lama to this Alouette, and they work perfectly.


If anyone needs repaint ideas, Irish or Canadian examples would look great!

https://www.helis.com/spotters/ian_powell/rhino_iea3.jpg

http://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/8/3/0/2438038.jpg?v=v40

https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/full_size_072/1109259-medium.jpg

[jeansy]

cheers sean i havent really looked at the cfg yet, i sent them this video and theyre have responded, im yet to read it but im sure this was the same problem

https://youtu.be/7jUB2KLtzoE

[Fireball6]

I have redone my Security Civil - and my Austrian Army paints - now they look much better (imho) :mixed-smiley-010: They should be ready to go this weekend .....

[Sascha66]

And what the new version offers?Real start procedure?Good dynamics?Vibration effects?
None of that.Unfinished project.
I'm just saying.

Looks pretty good to me. What ARE you trying to say?

[milence]

Looks pretty good to me. What ARE you trying to say?

I ask what is offered for this price?

[SeanTK]

I have redone my Security Civil - and my Austrian Army paints - now they look much better (imho) :mixed-smiley-010: They should be ready to go this weekend .....

Looking forward to these and additional Alouette liveries from you! Do you take requests?

[Fireball6]

Hi Sean,

sorry, no requests will be taken ...

Kind regards

Dirk

[Fireball6]

My first repaints are available via DropBox - so if you want one or two or all, please drop me a line ....:mixed-smiley-010:

Dirk

[Fireball6]

And another one is ready for duty .... somewhere over Austria :mixed-smiley-010:

[jeansy]

One of a small hand few that where used during the atomic bomb testing in central Aus


http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/10/2017-9-10_4-31-43-16.png

[MustangL2W]

The Alouette III is a "Special" ship to me because they were used by the very first, Hospital Based Air Ambulance Company in the United States right here in Denver. Their High Altitude capability and durability kept them around for quite awhile. Their distinct sound and Bumble-Bee like flight characteristics are sorely missed by me. I later got to work around a different one with a local Heli-Lift company, and another one used for Heli-Ski work in the Rockies, but that was a long.... time ago!! I really wonder just how many are actually in the States anymore. They were sure used and abused!!

[jeansy]

The Alouette III is a "Special" ship to me because they were used by the very first, Hospital Based Air Ambulance Company in the United States right here in Denver. Their High Altitude capability and durability kept them around for quite awhile. Their distinct sound and Bumble-Bee like flight characteristics are sorely missed by me. I later got to work around a different one with a local Heli-Lift company, and another one used for Heli-Ski work in the Rockies, but that was a long.... time ago!! I really wonder just how many are actually in the States anymore. They were sure used and abused!!

I will take that one on, theres a few different schemes if i google it

which rego are we looking at

[MustangL2W]

The one pictured is N608RM - Built in 1964 as S/N 1166. There was its "Sister" ship N607RM S/N 1167 operated there too for a while. They were sequential Serial Numbers, and were bought by Rocky Mountain Helicopters and put into service with Flight For Life in the early 80's (If memory serves me) Rocky Mountain was a Provo based Helicopter operator.

Of interest, The Tiger Stripe Alouette in the Package is also related to this one. It too was owned by Rocky Mountain Helicopters and operated as an Air Ambulance in Salt Lake City, UT for Inter-Mountain Life
Flight. These Helicopters were selected for use in the Rocky Mountain West because they had good High-Altitude capabilities for the time and could really get the job done payload wise. Their Safety Record with these was perfect! Terrific Pilots and Maintenance kept them flying and the Safety-Cultures of the organizations kept them safe for all those years flying in some of the most challenging terrain in all the world. They built the programs they were affiliated with and paved the way for what is out there today. I believe both programs used them into the very early 1990's. Flight For Life transitioned to the AStar B2, and Intermountain to the Agusta 109. Both Programs suffered their first accidents shortly after the transitions to new equipment. Rocky Mountain Helicopters was later bought out by AirMethods, and they continue to this day.

[jeansy]

Thanks, I will have a look over the next few nights

anyway while i was waiting

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/10/2017-9-10_11-53-25-814.png

[jeansy]

The one pictured is N608RM - Built in 1964 as S/N 1166. There was its "Sister" ship N607RM S/N 1167 operated there too for a while. They were sequential Serial Numbers, and were bought by Rocky Mountain Helicopters and put into service with Flight For Life in the early 80's (If memory serves me) Rocky Mountain was a Provo based Helicopter operator.

Of interest, The Tiger Stripe Alouette in the Package is also related to this one. It too was owned by Rocky Mountain Helicopters and operated as an Air Ambulance in Salt Lake City, UT for Inter-Mountain Life
Flight. These Helicopters were selected for use in the Rocky Mountain West because they had good High-Altitude capabilities for the time and could really get the job done payload wise. Their Safety Record with these was perfect! Terrific Pilots and Maintenance kept them flying and the Safety-Cultures of the organizations kept them safe for all those years flying in some of the most challenging terrain in all the world. They built the programs they were affiliated with and paved the way for what is out there today. I believe both programs used them into the very early 1990's. Flight For Life transitioned to the AStar B2, and Intermountain to the Agusta 109. Both Programs suffered their first accidents shortly after the transitions to new equipment. Rocky Mountain Helicopters was later bought out by AirMethods, and they continue to this day.

sorry im going to go off the following photo as its provides the best details, do you want ski or wheels?

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/10/2017-9-10_20-50-26-688.png
http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/10/315643.jpg

[Txmmy83]

here is an Austrian Alouette 3 for a good repainter
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53764&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53765&stc=1

[SeanTK]

Just some ideas.....



Cool Aussie type:

http://pierregillard.zenfolio.com/airfast/h5574e85f#h5574e85f

Green RAAF:

http://pierregillard.zenfolio.com/airfast/h44598512#h44598512

N-number based in Norway:

http://pierregillard.zenfolio.com/norway-private/h6984aad8#h6984aad8

Canadian Coast Guard:

http://alouettelama.com/photos/001519.pdf

Two-tone grey of Raptor Aviation, USA:

http://pierregillard.zenfolio.com/raptor/h632742de#h632742de

Russian example:

http://pierregillard.zenfolio.com/troposavia/h268a6bc1#h268a6bc1

[Txmmy83]

Italian Examples:
http://www.elifly.it/images/SLIDE/Elifly_Elicotteri_3.jpg
http://www.dgualdo.it/wpmain/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ijans-dgu-1603-600.jpg

[MustangL2W]

Boy, That's like seeing an old friend again...
They flew with the Ski's on practically all the time. I'm sure you probably found some of the other photos to prove that. Will the model allow the ski's on without the winch?

[MustangL2W]

The Details on N608RM are not complex. Let me Help....
The Rocky Mountain Helicopters Logo - Above it... it says "We Serve Because We Care,"
http://www.trademarkia.com/rocky-mountain-helicopters-73735334.html

And then the "Flying Blood Clot" on the Intake Baffle/Cover...which I don't believe is modeled.
http://www.villagerpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/FFL-CO-logo-No-Hosp-e1414758801867.jpg

Last but not least.... was the Alouette III logo on that bulge/cover in the center of the Nose. You have the Logo on the side of the one with 213 on the tail-boom. Some of the Ships had them, others didn't but it is in the Photo

[john99vette]

The Alouette III is a "Special" ship to me because they were used by the very first, Hospital Based Air Ambulance Company in the United States right here in Denver. Their High Altitude capability and durability kept them around for quite awhile. Their distinct sound and Bumble-Bee like flight characteristics are sorely missed by me. I later got to work around a different one with a local Heli-Lift company, and another one used for Heli-Ski work in the Rockies, but that was a long.... time ago!! I really wonder just how many are actually in the States anymore. They were sure used and abused!!

I worked for Rocky Mountain Helicopters and worked on that first Alouette III we in Denver

[Fireball6]

Excellent work Matt - looking forward to your paints ..

ATB

Dirk

[jeansy]

Cheers

Im going to knock over several mil schemes first then work on civil schemes

[jeansy]

here is an Austrian Alouette 3 for a good repainter
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53764&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53765&stc=1

pass, im too lazy or a good painter

[jeansy]

Just some ideas.....

Green RAAF:

http://pierregillard.zenfolio.com/airfast/h44598512#h44598512




Thats a Civil registered of a fictional RAAF scheme, RAAF only used white ones and then got rid of them after the radiation cloud went away

[Fireball6]

Austrian Repaints are available from Avsim.com :mixed-smiley-010:

Kind Regards

Dirk

[jeansy]

Boy, That's like seeing an old friend again...
They flew with the Ski's on practically all the time. I'm sure you probably found some of the other photos to prove that. Will the model allow the ski's on without the winch?

to be honest, the font isnt correct, i couldnt get a good trace due to the angle in the image, so ive gone with a close as possible with one

anyway as suggested

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/11/2017-9-11_21-53-24-572.png

[jeansy]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/11/2017-9-11_23-18-18-930.png

[MustangL2W]

Wow... That "Flight For Life" paint is Fantastic!!! Outstanding job on that... I know I am extremely Bias, but I think that is a great looking scheme on the Alouette. Is that available to Download yet? I can't wait to fly that around just to admire it!

[jeansy]

thank you, i will send you a link in a day or 2, i wont be uploading these until the weekend

anyway, while im here

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/12/2017-9-12_20-50-6-529.png

[jeansy]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/13/2017-9-13_13-21-46-351.png

[jeansy]

these 6 have been uploaded, please refer to http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/89432-Latest-works/page6
(http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/89432-Latest-works/page6)
I will start some more tomorrow

(http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/89432-Latest-works/page6)

[Fireball6]

Thanks a lot Matt - great job :jump:

Dirk

[jeansy]

Thanks a lot Matt - great job :jump:

Dirk

Thanks Dirk

[Fireball6]

One for the UK - a fictional NLB support helicopter. It comes with a reworked bump-map because i did not like the way in which the Emergency-floats are attached to the body.

Dirk

[jeansy]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/14/2017-9-14_23-23-53-921.png

[jeansy]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/15/2017-9-15_0-19-22-776.png

[Fireball6]

G-ALOU now available via DropBox and/or Avsim.com :wavey:

Dirk

[jeansy]

G-ALOU now available via DropBox and/or Avsim.com :wavey:

Dirk

Thanks buddy

[jeansy]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/15/2017-9-15_15-24-48-583.png

[jeansy]

yes its a real world scheme

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/15/2017-9-15_16-3-23-456.png

[jeansy]

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2017/09/15/2017-9-15_18-9-24-346.png

[Fireball6]

Start working on some aluminium- and silver-metalic-paints ......

[Daube]

Does anybody knows when the "non-easy" version is supposed to happen ?
The 3D model of this helicopter is spectacular, especially with Jeansy's repaints. I will probably buy it if they make a version which is not made for taking screenshots...

[jeansy]

Like i said before it has a normal startup besides a quick start up

There Re no complex systems in this bit of farm machinery regardless so there is no real heavy component

If you have your realism set to normal it does require a lot of input to fly straight


The developer is focusing on his p3c and his airports now

[Fireball6]

Come closer ...... still a lot of things to do ...

[Fireball6]

Just finished :mixed-smiley-010: I'll uplaod her today ....

[jeansy]

nice,

im going through a zero F phase with painting at the mo, when i find some motivation i will continue

[Fireball6]

Swiss one is coming along .....

[Fireball6]

The next four Helis are upload to avsim.com and should be available soon .....

[jeansy]

the following have been uploaded to the link in my sig

http://aussiex.org/forum/uploads/monthly_2017_10/alo_x5.png.dcf2c8e7e2f3a65b0ecf5101473affbf.png