JustFlight Lightning F6 on Finals

[MDIvey]

One of the Perks of working as a model maker/developer for JustTrains and being a Flying SIM fan is that i get to test some of their upcoming products. There are non I've enjoyed Beta testing more than the Lightning F6... an Aircraft I have a special affection for as I used to see them overhead most days in the 70s and early 80s as they flew over my house... and in the Summers I used to occasonally cycle up to RAF Binbrook with some friends to watch them. I have permission to share some screenies I took while testing... here they are. Just click on the smaller images to see larger version.
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Here is a view I used to enjoy seeing... its was alway accompanied by noise so loud you could feel it through yourRib Cage rather than hear it

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Used to wonder what the view was like up there above the Lincolnshire wolds...
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A familiar landmark for Binbrook Pilots... Spurn head on the Humber Estuary
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[Peacemaker]

:jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop:

[IanHenry]

Oh yes, I want one!

Ian.:jump:

[Ian Warren]

I'll be in faster than Lightning on release :running:..............:gameon:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[Pips]

Beautiful aircraft! And this from a guy who spends a large amount of his time flying around in a Bleriot XI.:icon_lol:

[RAS_JF]

A few additional pics you might not have seen.


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[igorski]

This sounds like a silly question, but is it FSX native? I don't see shadows?

[Bone]

hurry up and land, i say

[ZsoltB]

When will be available?

[hae5904]

Thanks for sharing. One that will be a nice addon for FSX (still use the AS packages in FS9....)

Cheers,
Hank

[MDIvey]

In answer to the question raised by Igorski.... I'm almost 100% certain its FSX native but I will check into it and report back. I just dont have shadows (self shadow and ground shadows) switched on as a rule as my machine slows down too much for my likeing if they are on. You'll notice they are there in the screenies posted by RAS_JF though.

Zsolt... cant tell you when release will be as I'm not privvy to that information... all I will say is I'm not expecting it to be too long now (hence the thread name) as I know that things are at an advanced stage. I'm hoping that you and the other repainters will have a field day with this one. The pack has a generous selection of models but there is loads of scope for additional ones here. I wish I had time to do some myself.

KR Matt

[MDIvey]

Just had it confirmed by Just Flight that model is fully FSX Native.

KR Matt

[Peacemaker]

Here's hoping they do the hotrod F.2A and F.3 models. A T.4 or 5 wouldnt be too bad either! Either way consider my money already taken.

[ZsoltB]

Hello KR Matt,

Thanks for the info!
I read that there will be paintkit......hmmmmm! :jump:

I look forward to the release date!

Thank you!
Zsolt

[RAS_JF]

Don't have an exact date yet but we are just finishing up a few odds and ends before sending it off for mastering by the end of this week.
It usually take a couple of weeks to get it back from the replicators which would put it roughly around the last week in April.
That's if everything goes to plan this week of course. Once we know a firm date (which should be sometime next week) we will post it up.

[noddy]

Great news, just have to reinstall FSX after windows crashed on me.

[strykerpsg]

Oooooh! Me wants badly! Although not a big fan of the last few releases, I remember seeing and more endearingly, hearing them as a kid. One BA jet. My heart was truly torn between this and the Phantom.

[Martyn]

This sounds like a silly question, but is it FSX native? I don't see shadows?

Yes the Lightning is FSX native (looks like self-shadowing was turned off when I took those shots).

[ZsoltB]

http://justflight.com/product.asp?pid=638

But downloaded version released???

[Bone]

http://justflight.com/product.asp?pid=638

But downloaded version released???


It's there, Zsolt.

http://justflight.com/product.asp?pid=639

[ZsoltB]

It's there, Zsolt.

http://justflight.com/product.asp?pid=639


Yes I see, but the release date is not there!

But,thx!

Zsolt

[peter12213]

The VC looks stunning I simply can't wait for this!

[Martyn]

Yes I see, but the release date is not there!

But,thx!

Zsolt


The download version will be released on the same day - Thursday 26th April

[Martyn]

A preview video I knocked up yesterday:

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[ZsoltB]

Yeah!!!!

Final Countdown!!!

[strykerpsg]

A preview video I knocked up yesterday:

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Beautiful plane and video Martyn! Thanks for sharing. I had never seen the drop tanks on top of the wing, just AAM's. Would the tanks on top still be jettisonable in normal flight?

[Martyn]

Hi Matt,

One of the Lightning manuals says the following:


Empty overwing tanks may be jettisoned between 200 and 250 knots and up to 0.75M at heights up to 40,000ft in straight and level flight. Overwing tanks containing fuel are not to be jettisoned.

There are references online to explosive bolts being used. They could definitely make a mess if they didn't clear the fuselage quickly!

Thanks
Martyn

[shotgunshack]

Not too sure about the yellow canopy tint or the size of underwing and fuselage serials on the bare metal skins but hopefully they will make adjustments before release.

[IanHenry]

now available to pre order!

Regards,
Ian.

[Martyn]

BTW the video really doesn't do the Turbine Sound Studios soundset justice, the start up and reheat sounds are superb!

[ZsoltB]

now available to pre order!

Regards,
Ian.

Hello Ian,

What is the advantage of pre orders?

Regards,
Zsolt

[flaviossa]

From their facebook page:
Pre-order our new Lightning F.6 (Download or Boxed) for FSX before 26 April and get 300 extra Just Rewards points!

[Ian Warren]

Mine already parked on the ramp at NZCH .. turtle wax out to polish here for the NZFF crew ... forget the pussy F18s .. I really do like American machines but this one , the Lightning sits beside itself , a type only for muffers and imagination :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[dvj]

A preview video I knocked up yesterday:

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Quick question. Is that the actual sound of the sim? Sweet? especially that landing pass with chute.

[Martyn]

Yes those are the sounds from FSX, I didn't edit the video content in anyway, just stitched it all together.

[delta558]

Is it tomorrow yet? :icon_lol: I'm really looking forward to this, and as it happens I have a few days off.

[AndyE1976]

Pre-ordered, looking forward to downloading in the morning :) Will compliment the IRIS Vulcan perfectly.

[ZsoltB]

I still can not buy!

?

[Martyn]

What problem are you encountering?

Its available here: http://www.justflight.com/product.asp?pid=639

(We are doing some modifications to the site, so it may be down briefly today)

[ZsoltB]

This site NOT available!
Any idea?

[Martyn]

The website is undergoing maintenance, but will be available shortly.

Update: All back up and running now

[dvj]

http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/108dux_2.jpg

and it's sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[hschuit]

Happiness is a ...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i45/schuit/FlightSim/JF_Lightning2012-04-26.jpg