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    Cntrl/E pilots please read...

    As we move inexorably toward a new and exciting phase in flight simulation, we, at Aeroplane Heaven, have been thinking hard about how we can continue to have a presence for our brand on “older” platforms like FSX. More importantly, how we can continue to supply and support our loyal and valued customer base, especially in FSX.


    We have understood for some time now that there is a sizeable core of flight simulation enthusiasts who feel that they have no need for complex add-ons requiring extensive learning curves just to go flying. Also, an awful lot of people no longer have the budget to pay for this complexity with the ever- escalating prices being asked for such productions.


    So, how can we continue to deliver high-quality productions for this sector of the market alongside our continuing schedule of product development and release?


    We are very excited to announce a totally new concept in flight simulation:


    Ctrl/Ezy (Control Easy) has been designed to deliver the very same type of high fidelity, high quality product you will find in our regular releases but with some major differences. And because the production timelines for these models are much shorter, we will be able to make more, faster.
    The exterior models are produced with exactly the same levels of authentic detail and finish you will find in our “front-line” products.

    Each model will have a fully rendered virtual cockpit (in PBR for P3DV4.5) but created with a significant difference.

    The cockpits of Ctrl/Ezy models will be driven entirely by stock keystrokes without the need for special coding. Cockpits will not need multiple clickable objects – instead, letting your programmed sticks and quadrant hardware do the heavy lifting!


    Think of the old days of FS when 2D panels were the order of the day. Transpose that concept into 3D and you will have a basic understanding of what a Ctrl/Ezy cockpit is all about.


    So, now you can enjoy your favourite aeroplane subject to the full, explore the subtle detailing and beautiful finishes of the model and experience the simple joy of jumping into the cockpit and just going flying. No complicated start procedures, no lengthy learning curves and best of all, school’s out -no hefty manuals to study!


    Flight dynamics, sounds and effects will be the same as you find in our regular releases – all authored with the utmost authenticity.

    Ctrl/Ezy will be produced for FSX and P3D and P3D models will have full PBR materials and textures inside and out.

    All Ctrl/Ezy products will have just one single price -$19.95.

    It doesn’t matter if it’s a four-engined airliner or a single-engined light aircraft or fighter. The price stays the same.

    FSX will cost the same as P3D.


    In order to keep things simple, we will have a dedicated Control Easy website where you will be able to purchase all our Ctrl/Ezy products and check for details of upcoming productions, upgrades etc.


    The first aircraft in the Ctrl/Ezy lineup is the Argentinian FMA IA58 PUCARA.


    A twin turbo-prop fighter/bomber. Made famous for its role in the Falklands Conflict of the early 80’s, many are still flying today. The design is very “fighter-jet” with a twin-seat cockpit and a varied load-out.


    Available for FSX or P3D, it is due for release very soon.

    The P3D version (for P3DV4.5) will have full PBR materials and textures and both have incredibly high levels of detail and finish.


    We very much hope people will enjoy the concept of Ctrl/Ezy and see in it a way to continue to extend their hobby the way they like it.

    As developers we are excited to have an opportunity to bring diversity back and keep FSX in the Flight Simulation picture.
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    You know, I like both simple and "some" in depth models. But the idea that this will allow us to have a lot more planes is what makes me most excited. Hopefully, somewhere down the line, you will have a Martin B-10 in this market line.

    Having said, that I'm excited for the Pucara. Of course, I just finished flying around South America. It looks like I'll be heading back soon. Great choice Baz!

    Ken

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    I love this, Baz! I do enjoy study planes, because it's an interesting challenge to learn to really operate them, but I don't need every plane to be a study plane. And I'd love the opportunity to explore more planes, see what it's like to scream over hills low in a Pucara!

    Let me tell you, on my T-34B and F-15D flights, engine startup and fuel management were NOT the fun and exciting parts.

    I used to love the FS9-era Alphasim planes, because even though they had simple cockpits and light systems, they were inexpensive and I got to fly planes like Sepecat Jaguars and F4D Skyrays and F3H Demons that could likely never justify a study sim. So hoping this series takes off (sorry) and you'll be able to put your amazing talents to work on some more old warbirds.

    And at $19.95, it becomes an impulse purchase. I never knew I wanted a Pucara, but for the price of McDonald's with my teenager, I'd love to give one a try. Plus, we're not allowed to go to McDonald's anymore.

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    Funny, I could have sworn the Pucara had turboprops, not RR Derwents.

    Seriously, though, I welcome it. As was said by other posters, I'm happy to dive deep for some aircraft, but a few light ones are good too. Especially if they're off the beaten path, which invariably most of my favourites are.

    Hope some Cold War "weirdos" get some consideration - I'd give my left something or other for an FJ-4 or an old U-2. A spruced-up F4D would be lovely too.

    Anyway - good on you for a new (old fashioned?) track to some of the finer days of sim periods past.

    Look forward to seeing followup projects.

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    ...missing for long time

    Good news ...

    I´am curious about this Argentinian Pucara bird...

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    Out-Bloody-Standing!!!!!!


    Re that 'Argentinian Pucara bird...'
    Back when COIN aircraft were fashionable the Argies built this rather tidy twin turboprop package.
    Quite a respectable performance and payload for the price but nothing to be outstanding, except perhaps for its nice lines.
    IIRC the bulk of the Pucaras stationed in and around the Falklands fell victim to SAS raids or air strikes, while a couple ended up at the RAE.
    Nice looking aircraft and one that I welcome into the virtual skies.
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    Great initiative Barry!



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    Well this sounds like it's right up my alley!

    Quote Originally Posted by delta_lima View Post
    Hope some Cold War "weirdos" get some consideration - I'd give my left something or other for an FJ-4 or an old U-2. A spruced-up F4D would be lovely too.
    I second this notion! Especially the Skyray!

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    Load outs wise for this and the next one which is also military ( it's on fb it's a little faster than a pucara - and we arent only focussing on mil stuff for ctrl-ezy )... will be visual only. Ctrl+E for me anyway is just that. I dont want to fiddle with weight based loadouts ( certainly dont want to code it! ). I foresee ( and I think baz does too ) you check you have fuel- one of the switches will be a "add 100 % fuel switch " - hit an autostart switch on the "panel" or use CTRL+E, throttle forward and you are gone. The single page brochure will be a panel familiarisation and a note about any special simple things that we may add.

    So loadouts wise we're thinking a knob - on the pucara we're going to use the arming knob on the left side- that will let you cycle through the loadouts. I dont know how tacpack works but if you as a user can retrofit it to an empty loadout then you're golden.

    Also we need to keep an eye on the code base. We're wanting to make it "one code- both simulators " sort of thing so FSX specific stuff like blends in materials cant be used as it doesnt work in P3d PBR and vice versa.

    Whilst Ctrl-ezy is hopefully good for the community it actually is good for us. To be able to model certain subjects that otherwise wouldnt have been released is really great. We've got a number of semi-started subjects which for a few reasons have remained as semi started and now they will see life under ctrl-ezy. Some appear on lists of "aircraft that are still not in the sim" type of threads for example. Some will get the "WTF are they thinking?" type of response.

    I'll let baz answer the multiple options with CE ( ctrl ezy ) and AH versions of the same plane... but do we need a full HD westland lysander ? Do we really? ( we dont have plans for a lysander )

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    Quote Originally Posted by DennyA View Post
    I love this, Baz! I do enjoy study planes, because it's an interesting challenge to learn to really operate them, but I don't need every plane to be a study plane. And I'd love the opportunity to explore more planes, see what it's like to scream over hills low in a Pucara!

    Let me tell you, on my T-34B and F-15D flights, engine startup and fuel management were NOT the fun and exciting parts.

    I used to love the FS9-era Alphasim planes, because even though they had simple cockpits and light systems, they were inexpensive and I got to fly planes like Sepecat Jaguars and F4D Skyrays and F3H Demons that could likely never justify a study sim. So hoping this series takes off (sorry) and you'll be able to put your amazing talents to work on some more old warbirds.

    And at $19.95, it becomes an impulse purchase. I never knew I wanted a Pucara, but for the price of McDonald's with my teenager, I'd love to give one a try. Plus, we're not allowed to go to McDonald's anymore.
    I agree with this! Could a simplified Caravelle be requested. I was really waiting for that one and was disappointed when announced it was P3D only. Which I still may get into one day in which case the Caravelle is a frontline buy along with JF's 747 classic. Not that I'm an airliner guy, I normally go for prop and jet warbirds but I do like vintage stuff and airliners with pure turbojets are scarce nowadays! (Oh, Convair 880/990 while I'm wishing!)

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