AT802F "Fire Boss" Amphib and the "Air Tanker" soon to be released by FSN Development

[stiz]

ah, well i wasnt privey to that info when i looked Hoepfully it will get released one way or the other, its a cracking looking plane!

[FSN]

The skinny is that we've had some problems with our modeler and it's set us back. We're now scouting for a few other guys to help out and we'll be back on track. When...who knows...is it certain it'll be released...you bet.

[Delta_Whiskey]

"the modeler", also creator of the flight dynamics / fx package / panel and gauge set ...
, was asked to give up the the model source file.
When he asked why , was unsatisfied with the ambiguous response , "because".
( this could be due to his exclusive background as sole freeware developer.)
unsatisfied with the response he refused to release the source, where upon he was immediately
rescinded, redacted and erased from project sites , servers , forums and blogs

caveat: the frds is actually the fine work of another modeler that was merged into the VC

the modeler patiently awaits the release of this fine aircraft.

this was the modelers first foray into the realm of payware aircraft and
has since returned to the developement of exclusivley freeware aircraft (read as hobby)

so whats he working on now???

anyone want a HALO Reach Sabre Starfighter?

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[W. Bleddyn]

Well drama aside it is a stunning plane and I hope to see it in FS sooner then later.

I had no idea about this project, being new here, until this thread was brought back up. I have a mate that works for a fire fighting company based at Abbotsford Airport in BC (Conair). They have in their fleet a few AT/Fire Boss Amphibs as well as a few more on wheels. I have loved the odd but powerful look of this little plane since I first saw a wheeled one taking off from there. Unfortunately my friend's job is administrative, not operational and I have never had the opportunity for a ride :(

So here's hoping for the best and that this little gem is in our virtual hangars soon.

[OleBoy]

All I'll add to the whole topic is, from the day of announcement of the AT802 it's been like a handler leading a horse with a carrot. Not to mention advertising up the wazoo.

[N2056]

It would seem to me that if they never got the source files and what they have right now is based on the original modeler's work, and they have parted ways...the current model files cannot be used as they are still the original modeler's work. That leaves them back at square one.

[holdzy19]

Hey FSN, How's the ag version coming along?

[tomford]

Any updates on this?


Tom

[falcon409]

Any updates on this?
Tom

Yep,
This from their now defunct website. . . . .
"The Air Tractor Project For FSX Is Now Closed"

[tomford]

Well thats too bad, that looked like a very interesting project


Tom

[Brian_Gladden]

the pre-release version is available at Simviation.... Just got it last night.

[Paul Anderson]

Thanks for bringing up the subject again.
They are very nice planes, better than I remembered from trying some time ago.
I only made a few tweaks - use A2A 3D lights (one had, other didn't), use amphib panel window00 & 01 in wheeled.
The fires they added outside the airport scenery makes for some extra fun.


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[Prowler1111]

I would really like to contact the original designer, top notch stuff..

Prowler

[FSN]

Delta Whiskey aka Bruce Fitzgerald did the modeling and Dan Dunn the paint job and such. Orginal site is still up though yes defunct. http://www.flightsimnation.net/dev/