Mike Stone Aircraft...

**Trans_23** · February 22nd, 2009, 13:28

...have found a new home. Garry Smith is now hosting all of Mike's planes on his web site. The site is still under construction but should be up in running full speed in a couple days. Here is the link.

http://www.gjsmith.net/Mike-Stone/index.htm

Cheers!

**Lionheart** · February 22nd, 2009, 13:56

Good to hear. Thanks for the heads up.

How is Mike doing these days?

Bill

**Trans_23** · February 22nd, 2009, 15:34

Last I heard he was in poor health. He has a bad heart and it doesn't get better with age. We exchange e-mails every now and then. Tom Clayton would probably know more.

***TARPSBird*** · February 22nd, 2009, 15:44

Outstanding! :Banane44: Nice to have all of Mike's stuff in one location.
(My first use of a banana guy in a post, hehe)

**mrogers** · February 22nd, 2009, 21:08

Good on ya Garry!! Sorry to hear of Mike's poor health. I applaud Mike for his efforts making these models, they were outstanding.

**b24_witchcraft** · February 23rd, 2009, 07:26

Thanks for hosting Mike's models for us simmers Garry. Sorry to hear of Mike's poor health - I wish him the best.
PS - Mike if you're reading this thanks for all of your contributions to the flightsim community over the years! :ernae:

**Richard Westcott** · February 23rd, 2009, 07:34

Mike if you're reading this thanks for all of your contributions to the flightsim community over the years!

Well said, thanks Mike!

***Tom Clayton*** · February 23rd, 2009, 07:41

I just got an email from Garry - the site's done! All the installers are wrapped in zips (per his server's requirements), and each download has a small thumbnail. There's also links to Garry's own additional textures where he's done them.

It's good to see Mike's planes back in a browseable format. The people at VOZ did a good thing when they uploaded everything in one file, but for dialup users, it would have been a daunting task to download.

It doesn't matter if you like them for the pure flying simplicity, or if you simply strip the panels and use them for AI, Mike's planes are always handy to have around!

***Tom Clayton*** · February 23rd, 2009, 07:49

BTW, I just talked to Mike yesterday. He's doing quite well. Yes, he does have a heart condition of some sort, but meds keep things under control. He's nowhere near "down and out" yet!

***ian elliot*** · February 23rd, 2009, 09:02

Good lord, 107 different aircraft, i did'nt know he made so many, what a fantasic collection, thanks Mike and Garry for hosting them.
cheers ian

***Tom Clayton*** · February 23rd, 2009, 09:10

That's not all he made! There's a few others he did for FS2002 that he never updated to FS9. I really wish his Leopard had been updated...

http://www.airliners.net/search/phot...nct_entry=true

**JayKae** · February 23rd, 2009, 11:21

That is great but also remember, if you want all of Mike's planes in one go, you can go here --> http://fsfiles.org/PA/index.php?act=view&id=13

***Txmmy83*** · February 23rd, 2009, 13:04

Originally Posted by JayKae

That is great but also remember, if you want all of Mike's planes in one go, you can go here --> http://fsfiles.org/PA/index.php?act=view&id=13

thanks for that link downloading now !

**CG_1976** · February 23rd, 2009, 13:27

You guys are missing Mikes Il-96. Its my personal faverite.

**racartron** · February 23rd, 2009, 14:33

Originally Posted by Trans_1007

You guys are missing Mikes Il-96. Its my personal faverite.

Whoa!! I was pretty sure I had everyone of Mike's beauties, but I can't find an IL-96 anywhere. It begs the question of what else I might have missed.:faint:

**Firebar** · February 23rd, 2009, 14:51

Originally Posted by Tom Clayton

That's not all he made! There's a few others he did for FS2002 that he never updated to FS9. I really wish his Leopard had been updated...

http://www.airliners.net/search/phot...nct_entry=true

I've been playing with that......done some stuff on a new panel (as per production aircraft plans - I've got a cross section above the desk i'm at now) that i'm trying to finish. I've also been playing with a model. I do love this aeroplane, dad was chief engineer and CMC was based not 7 miles from where I now sit. The model below is an early version, I cant get the windows quite right.

**NRM** · February 23rd, 2009, 14:52

IL-96 - third from the bottom
http://simviation.com/fs2002jets49.htm

Update for the IL-96
http://simviation.com/fs2004jets196.htm

**racartron** · February 23rd, 2009, 18:31

Thanks so very much, NRM. I'll have her in the air by midnight.

**NRM** · February 23rd, 2009, 18:47

Have fun with the plane racartron

**Flyboy208** · February 23rd, 2009, 19:04

I have enjoyed flying almost everything Mike has done, especially the PBY and T-39 Sabreliner.

Great to have such enthusiasm for his work here.

Cheers! Mike

***Tom Clayton*** · February 23rd, 2009, 21:55

Mike never did an FS9 update to the Il-96. Since the one on SimV wasn't his, Mike never supported it.

**CG_1976** · February 23rd, 2009, 22:33

While not offically updated the Il-96 does well all the way thru FSX. Slap a panel and sounds and away you go.

***Tom Clayton*** · February 24th, 2009, 22:07

One of these days you're gonna rip off a wing with that overspeed stuff!:faint:

**CG_1976** · February 24th, 2009, 22:12

Its russian. Its built tuff and sturdy. If the avionics computer goes fritz, just punch it a few times and all is good, normal russian repair procedure# 1 lololol

Brushman · February 27th, 2009, 14:50

Hello Tim. Just wondering, why the black void at the bottom of the second picture? is it panel related I've had it a few times. And as for Mr Stone well everyone seems to have the same opinion as me but got there 1st so I'm not going to comment. LOL THANKS MIKE & GARRY