YF-23 new screenies:

[tigisfat]

We've already seen this product previewed and announced here, but it really is something special. I just wanted to share some of these with you guys:


http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt32/walkeramerican/screenshots/2009-6-14_1-4-13-794.jpg


http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt32/walkeramerican/screenshots/2009-6-14_1-5-27-734.jpg


http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt32/walkeramerican/screenshots/2009-6-14_1-11-36-881.jpg


http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt32/walkeramerican/screenshots/2009-6-14_1-16-37-744.jpg

[Rezabrya]

That last shot looks amazing... very realistic. I am looking forward to this, the P-38, the F-15, and especially the upcoming F-22.

[tigisfat]

That last shot looks amazing... very realistic. I am looking forward to this, the P-38, the F-15, and especially the upcoming F-22.


It is a very realistic model. Many things are covered.

[Marlin]

Wow and Amazing!

It is the first one for me.

[6297J]

Fun to fly I expect but she sure is ugly!

[Chuck_Jodry-VJPL]

The Fun doesn’t end at sundown , the addition of some cockpit lighting seemed like a good idea, though she was not supposed to be out after dark the prototype FY-23 might well have needed some and now it has it .<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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As well the Ejection Seat is live , i rigged it so when one clicks both handles the viewpoint is switched to spot , there is a boom and rocket blast as the canopy is blown off and chair and pilot goes flying ... as well its coded so that all engine power is lost and the aircraft crashes., but you get out safe and that’s what counts, while i was at it i added a sonic boom, and none of these are on lighting busses so it dont blow up if you hit the L key <o:p></o:p>
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Other little elements of systems management and cockpit environmental controls are in place now and she is now on a short final for release.

[Marlin]

I think I already asked this question but don’t remember the answer.

You need the Acc package to run this right?

[Chuck_Jodry-VJPL]

FSX Gold or Acceleration are required , this was done to keep the pricepoint as low as possible, the vast majority of the gauge and model codebase is all custom, but there are elements that Sim1.dll from Accell will read and Sim1.dll SP2 will not.

[Roadburner440]

Here are some static shots, and VC shots as requested. A lot of close ups to show off the extreme details, and clear textures.

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-42-14-84.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-42-57-58.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-43-24-195.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-43-52-188.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-44-26-740.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-47-18-16.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-47-31-833.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-47-4-441.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-47-44-312.jpg

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-16_10-48-10-571.jpg

[tigisfat]

FSX Gold or Acceleration are required , this was done to keep the pricepoint as low as possible, the vast majority of the gauge and model codebase is all custom, but there are elements that Sim1.dll from Accell will read and Sim1.dll SP2 will not.

this, I didn't know. That sounds awesome.

[Bone]

I'm glad this is a model with the ability to EJECT. People will complain about a rivet being in the wrong place or an aerodynamic quality that is all wrong for a modern jet fighter, but oddly, no one ever complains about the inability to eject.

[Chuck_Jodry-VJPL]

Nice Pics , i noticed that the lower screen with the GPS is off , i did that to ensure great framerates but if you want to turn it on , the top button on the left side of the screen marked PWR turns it on and off .<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
You can also set the refresh rate, text size and antialiasing of all the display panels by clicking on Menu , then BIT , then GDI+ and select the options desired, currently they default to medium settings, again to ensure the highest framerates possible on lower end computers.<o:p></o:p>
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The rest of the week is being spent on preparing the documents so people will know how to run the systems.

Regarding the Ejection sequence, i suspect that other developers ran into the same roadblock i did at first ,the animations are not an issue , nor is having a sequence of events like pulling a series of handles a major challenge to code , but having ones eye point remain in the VC as all the parts go flying out looked kinda funny and getting a solution to that as well as ensuring the plane did indeed crash presented a bit of a poser, i had to sleep on that one . <o:p></o:p>

[VFR Reviews]

Looks absolutely beautiful, I can't wait :D

Those first shots look A LOT like they were around Mt. Rose ski resort by Reno, NV- am I anywhere close?

[jdhaenens]

Absolutely top notch.

So does your aircraft become the simobject (like a missle or bomb) and you become the aircraft when you eject? That's got to be some interesting coding.

Jim

[wilycoyote4]

This is very interesting, that VC certainly is interesting, hope to see more of this aircraft.

[Roadburner440]

If anyone has any specifics that they would want to see let me know so I can get it up here. This aircraft is definately a hot rod. Lots of power to go blasting off into the outer reaches of the atmosphere with a quickness, and handles like it's on rails. A lot of people are going to have fun with this bird.

[Gibbage]

Fun to fly I expect but she sure is ugly!

Bite your tongue! I think that she is the most beautiful aircraft to ever fly!

[tigisfat]

Looks absolutely beautiful, I can't wait :D

Those first shots look A LOT like they were around Mt. Rose ski resort by Reno, NV- am I anywhere close?

Sorry, those pics were from Southern California, all within the realm of Edwards AFB's test airspace. I may be wacko, but I feel cool doing beta testing on the ATF out of Edwards, where the competition was flown. Stand by for more pics!!

[VFR Reviews]

Either way, looks great and I can't wait :D

[tigisfat]

Absolutely top notch.

So does your aircraft become the simobject (like a missle or bomb) and you become the aircraft when you eject? That's got to be some interesting coding.

Jim

I can't speak for the final result from FSD, but I don't think so. Right now I believe that FSX still treats the post-ejection airframe like the user aircraft. However, believe me that the ejection is done believably and tastefully.

[cheezyflier]

i thinkit's a beautiful aircraft, i'm not really into fighter jets, i almost never fly the hornet, but that looks really cool. :applause:

[Gibbage]

Sorry, those pics were from Southern California, all within the realm of Edwards AFB's test airspace. I may be wacko, but I feel cool doing beta testing on the ATF out of Edwards, where the competition was flown. Stand by for more pics!!

I agree. I cant think of a better place to go scootin around in a top-secret X-Plane!

[peter12213]

can't wait!

[JorisVandenBerghe]

Great project! I really regret the fact I didn't buy Acceleration at the moment...
I hope the same does not apply to the upcoming F-15 ?

[Chuck_Jodry-VJPL]

Great project! I really regret the fact I didn't buy Acceleration at the moment...
I hope the same does not apply to the upcoming F-15 ?

That hasnt been decided that yet, it’s a determination we can make once we see how the YF-23 is received , but i will say that the money that our clients saved by us choosing that route is enough to pay for a copy of Acceleration... <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

[Rezabrya]

You were really going to charge that much for an all custom model? Would it really be worth it?

[Chuck_Jodry-VJPL]

We didn’t think that people really want to pay more than 25 Dollars, the majority of releases are more costly and while all have their own value it was determined that we wanted to offer a fully featured aircraft, giving great value for dollar and see how it was received,, heck even the radar actually works to track AI Aircraft! , Collimated hud that stays on the horizon ! , Ejection Seat that functions ! , Cockpit Pressurization System that functions !, Master Caution System that Functions , with readout and logs , Custom Sound Files and start-up sequences... <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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[FLighT01]

There's no question for me, it's a must buy. It's lines are amazing. The only jet aircraft I'll likely fly as I'm partial to props. Flight dynamics and handling should be unknown to all but the design engineers and test pilot(s) that flew it and I also suspect this info is not available for public consumption, but I don't care. It's just too dam sexy to pass up.

[tigisfat]

You were really going to charge that much for an all custom model? Would it really be worth it?


I've seen many other developers charge much more and give a lot less, and it's usually accompanied with some BS about how their product offers some feature like "advanced systems modelling" which is always arguable. In fact, there is a low fidelity release with an EXTREMELY high price tag being developed by another developer right now with the same excuses given. Everyone here knows me, and how tolerant I am of a bum deal. FSD is not selling anyone snake oil here.


Industry wide pricing is arguably high, but the market has shown us that time and time again these prices are validated and supported by the vast amounts of consumers that buy it.

Given these factors, the planned price of this aircraft is actually quite low, not only for the industry but comparably to what's being offered.

[Roadburner440]

Here's some of the newest beta. Some minor changes were made, and the addition of afterburner effects.

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-20_14-56-49-894.jpg
Nice shot with the landing gear down while taking off

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-20_14-57-12-542.jpg
Blasting off into the upper levels of the atmosphere with burners blazing

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-20_14-59-22-68.jpg
A shot of the backup engine display.

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u359/Roadburner426/2009-6-20_15-6-0-628.jpg
A shot of me breaking the sound barrier. Yes that is a vapor effect, and it also makes a nice boom to accompany Mach 1.

[fliger747]

Though this is not a carrier aircraft, it is a barrel of fun to fly around the pattern with the new Nimitz! Perhaps somewhat easier to fly on approach than the FSX Accel Hornet.

An ultra high performance aircraft, nicely controlable throught a very wide envelope. It is indeed interesting to watch the flight control surfaces do their thing in external view. We've come a long way from Glen Crutiss's invention of the aileron (I know, the subject of a famous lawsuit....).

Hard to imagine what a wild ride a full burner verticle climb would be!

Cheers: T.

[krazycolin]

Painful on the butt I am sure....