Grumman F-14D Tomcat for FSX(A) v2.0 released

[Dino Cattaneo]

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Ok...it is ready, more or less.I have released the 2.00 build of the F-14D. It is not 100% bug free, and some functions are not working as they should or could... but at this point I believe it is good enough for release and, although I do not like too much patches and fixes, they are a good method of improving the product quality - so expect some coming for the F-14, too.
This is a "limited" introduction - that is the file will initially be available only on Google Docs. This is done ONLY to verify that the file works (i.e. there are no catastrophic issues) before releasing to repositories like Avsim or Flightsim. The file is 128Mb so, Google Docs is likely to have bandwith issues. Rest assued that the file will be released to the usual servers asap.

I'd like to thank all the contributors, the testers and the supporters that allowed this freeware project to reach its current level of quality and features. Credits as follows:
3D model,textures,virtual cockpit and flight model by: Dino Cattaneo;
Head Up display by Jivko Rusev, based on code by Scott Printz;
Custom XML controls by Rob Barendregt;
Sound package by Serge Luzin;
VF-31 and VF-2 repaints by Jiri Soukup;
VF-213 repaint reworked on an original by Hanimichal;

It can be downloaded from my blog here:
http://indiafoxtecho.blogspot.co.uk/...simulator.html

Please note that the file is quite large so Google Docs may have bandwidth issues - it will be uploaded to flightsim and avism asap.

Aside, I have also started a facebook page for my FSX project - you may want to look for Indiafoxtecho and "like" it.

[Ian Warren]

Thanks Dino .. Cripes .. I have a payware F-14 but think with my SDB USS Enterprise your Tomcat is going to be the first to touch the deck in this round <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();} else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[Tartuffe]

Thanks Dino !

[Bruce Thompson]

Thank you Dino.

[Mithrin]

Thanks a lot Dino!

[IanHenry]

Many thanks Dino, I've been looking forward to this for a while. Regards, Ian.

[AusWilko]

You da man

Thanks for a outstanding effort :salute:

[FlameOut]

Thanks for all the wonderful aircraft you have provided us ! :salute:

[Dino Cattaneo]

Guys, you are welcome! Thanks for the appreciation. It is just a humble homage to an amazing aircraft.

There is a number of potential improvements that could be applied to this initial release... I'll see what can be done in the next months - for one, I'd like to take some time to see if it is possible (and how long it wil take) to integrate this Tomcat in the TacPack environment...

[assassinezzio]

Once again stunning work, well done sir!:salute:

[sepp666]

Thank you very much Dino!:salute:

I also like to thank Hanimichal again for his beautiful repaints!:salute:

[airattackimages]

Wow.

Absolutely stellar! Only Dino could improve on his own Tomcat. Well done!

[FentiFlier1]

Thanks a lot Dino! I was looking forward to your F-14 but decided to wait until the "proper" release.

I managed a quick spin earlier on... Amazed by the very gentle handling and low speeds while landing! Had a look to check on internet and sure enough, approach speed: 125 kn, stall speed around 100 kn. Wow, what a good design!

Owen.

[Mach3DS]

Guys, you are welcome! Thanks for the appreciation. It is just a humble homage to an amazing aircraft.

There is a number of potential improvements that could be applied to this initial release... I'll see what can be done in the next months - for one, I'd like to take some time to see if it is possible (and how long it wil take) to integrate this Tomcat in the TacPack environment...

It would be amazing if that were to happen. You would definitely set a new benchmark for yourself and your work.

[b24_witchcraft]

Flew it for a bit this morning - happy to report there were no problems with it here.

Great work once again Dino! A huge THANK YOU!

[Odie]

Many thanks for your work and efforts, Dino! Same to all those that helped get this Big Cat in the air! It's much appreciated.

EDIT: Thanks Hanimichal, for the great repaints!

[stovall]

The moment has arrived, I wanted to be the one to post this great work as a sticky but was catching some zzzz's when she arrived. Thanks Dino for your fantastic contribution to our hobby. Trials fwill begin out of San Diego today and as you would suspect from MiraMar NAS.

[Dino Cattaneo]

Guys

You may want to take some time to read the "Virtual NATOPS" manual enclosed in the package - it is found on the docs folder of the Simobjects/Airplanes/Grumman_F14D ... it is based on the actual NATOPS flight manual - I am not really sure how many people actually do read the manual (I don't!) - but for those who are looking for more information on the big feline it should be an interesting read.

[dvj]

:salute:

[jungle_balloo]

Whaoouuh ! how beautiful it is, thank you very much, Dino

[DaveKDEN]

An absolutely stunning model! Many many thanks Dino!

[big-mike]

An absolutely stunning model! Many many thanks Dino!

+1
Michael

[FSX68]

Well, the link that Dino provides it either clogged up or unavail for some reason. I will retry later hopefully, there won't be any issues. Looking
forward to the newest F14 rendition.

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[TuFun]

Thanks Dino! Awesome aircraft!!!

[Navy Chief]

I should have downloaded it when first seeing Dino's post. Too many folks downloading from Google, I can't get it!!

NC