Milviz F-15E Service Pack

***jmig*** · January 9th, 2012, 03:46

To all of you who have been so patiently waiting for the F-15's SP, I think the wait is almost over. I say 'think' because it isn't done until it's done. However, in reading the Beta's teams' threads it looks like they have just about wrapped up the package. All that is needed is a pretty bow.

For those of you who are into realism, as in as real as it gets, I think you will be impressed with what was done. They had an Air Force F-15E instructor pilot, with something like 2500 hours in the jet, fly the model and give his input. Final tweaking was done based on what he reported. Based on what I read in his final report, I think you will be impressed.

I know I am looking forward to getting the SP and seeing how the F-15E flies and manages the weapons systems. I have one of the earlier beta models and had a ball pretending to be protecting the US mainland from terrorists flying AI aircraft and looking to crash them into some innocent MSFS auto-gen scenery. Let me tell those who haven't yet purchased the model, those AI terrorists really come to pieces quickly when the gattlin gun rounds rip out their aluminum guts, or the just fired missile makes them a new A-hole.

They say good thing come to those who wait. I think the wait will soon be over and you will like the present.

***stovall*** · January 9th, 2012, 11:06

Thanks John for the update, the wait has been long but to the credit of the team, it is evident they want everything right before release. We would not want it any other way. Can't wait to give her a spin.

**Skyhawk_310R** · January 9th, 2012, 15:15

I won't provide his feedback because I have given it to Colin for use as he best deems fit, but the IP is Lieutenant Colonel, Paul "Paco" Harris, who is a friend of mine at work. He flew the model for three hours and provided very detailed feedback on the flight characteristics, which we then used to tweak and obtain the updates he wanted. Lt Col Harris has well over 2,000 hours logged on the F-15E, and in addition to being an F-15E IP, also graduated as an F-15E IP from the USAF Weapons School.

So, this guy knows where the bear went in the woods!

So, we were obviously very happy to obtain this kind of feedback.

Ken

**strykerpsg** · January 9th, 2012, 16:07

Originally Posted by Skyhawk_310R

I won't provide his feedback because I have given it to Colin for use as he best deems fit, but the IP is Lieutenant Colonel, Paul "Paco" Harris, who is a friend of mine at work. He flew the model for three hours and provided very detailed feedback on the flight characteristics, which we then used to tweak and obtain the updates he wanted. Lt Col Harris has well over 2,000 hours logged on the F-15E, and in addition to being an F-15E IP, also graduated as an F-15E IP from the USAF Weapons School.

So, this guy knows where the bear went in the woods!

So, we were obviously very happy to obtain this kind of feedback.

Ken

Great job acquiring an SME on the flight model Ken. I truly am looking forward to the latest iteration with the pending SP. Thanks for all of your dedicated work.

Matt

**MenendezDiego** · January 10th, 2012, 18:06

So I just flew the service pack...my jaw dropped.

It's seriously an entire new jet. There is a LOT of new stuff in there!

I don't want to spoil the surprise to anyone who already has the aircraft, but on your first takeoff with the service pack...be sure you're strapped in tight, and the speakers are turned up all the way...WOW!

My jaw literally dropped! Seconds after takeoff I alt-entered, signed on skype, and wrote Colin..."HOLY F

CK!"

I'm so excited right now, it's just beautiful

Regards, Diego

**Skyhawk_310R** · January 10th, 2012, 18:36

At the risk of Colin shooting me for revealing information ahead of the release, let me just say this ....

If you do not already have a nice set of speakers, including a bass woofer, go out now and get them! Holy Moly! The new sounds!!! I was based four years at Nellis AFB, and these new sounds take me back!

Ken

**Roadburner440** · January 10th, 2012, 18:39

Klipsch Pro Audio are probably about the best money can buy out there right now. Certaintly a good investment for aircraft with good sounds.

***stovall*** · January 10th, 2012, 19:02

You guys are driving me nuts, I have my new computer built, my speakers are turned to max, FSX is installed with all sliders to the right and I am sitting on the end of the runway at Nellis with no F-15E to fly.

Wait, I just found a couple of

and am much more calm now. Thanks for the update guys, now I am really excited.

**Bone** · January 10th, 2012, 20:08

Originally Posted by stovall

and I am sitting on the end of the runway at Nellis with no F-15E to fly.

Me too.

**snowbird552** · January 10th, 2012, 20:39

Have been waiting to purchase until the SP is released. Very excited to hear the good news!

**Bone** · January 10th, 2012, 21:27

Originally Posted by stovall

and I am sitting on the end of the runway at Nellis with no F-15E to fly.

Thanks for the update guys, now I am really excited.

OK, now I have it. You're going to love it. Many improvements.

**bstolle** · January 10th, 2012, 22:27

And for those who are more (or exclusively like me) interested in the flying part, here are just 2 excerpts from Pacos feedback:
...roll rate inertias is "spot on."...the F-15E has a significant amount of inertia at slower speeds and I like the much more realistic way Milviz has modeled it in their jet.
...The landing experience is "outstanding" very realistic how the jet rolls and handles during the approach and landing phase. "the landing was the most realistic simulator experience I have ever seen!"

**MenendezDiego** · January 10th, 2012, 22:40

God, I can't stop thinking about this aircraft.

I probably spent an hour just doing touch and go's.

I have never felt so 'there' in FSX as I have with this aircraft.

You really feel like you're using all your senses, not just visual.

We really appreciate everyone's patience with the service pack. For those who have held off, remember, there is a 30 day trial period

We will continue to keep you guys posted.

Diego

**Naruto-kun** · January 10th, 2012, 23:05

Good grief Bone are you still messing around with that alpha of the 15C? Sorry guys for those who want that baby she got mothballed when I jumped on to help with the 15E and now that im getting back on her im redoing things a bit while i can. Looking forward to the suddenly new incredibly awesome things happening at Milviz

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**Bone** · January 11th, 2012, 06:40

Originally Posted by Naruto-kun

Good grief Bone are you still messing around with that alpha of the 15C?

I still jump into it on occasion, and last night I just felt like it. It's in good shape for being an alpha.

**IanHenry** · January 13th, 2012, 10:34

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**Skyhawk_310R** · January 13th, 2012, 11:33

Ian,

I do not wish to mislead you, nor ignore your perfectly understandable question.

Only Colin can make the release decision. So, I don't know if it will be officially released today or this weekend. However, I will say it is close.

Ken

**Naruto-kun** · January 13th, 2012, 11:53

I will say this much....To borrow VRS terms it has been a bit like whack-a-mole lately.

**Roadburner440** · January 13th, 2012, 12:13

We are currently testing the SP1b package. The installer still needs to be cleaned up. My initial impressions of it are excellent though, and while it will most likely be not before the end of this week. Hopefully it will be at some point next week. Colin has told me to come on here and give some initial impressions (this is the first time I have flown the F-15 since an early Alpha version due to my move, etc), but as I said thus far it is looking very good. As soon as we have feedback from all the testers, and have resolved any outstandings gripes I will let you guys here know. I know it has been awhile in the making, but hopefully the end result will have made the wait worth it.

**Skyhawk_310R** · January 13th, 2012, 12:14

Colin has said I can post this link to our MilViz general forums. In this, he has made an offer to existing customers (and also to anyone who purchases the aircraft) regarding the status of the SP.

http://www.milviz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1566

Cheers,

Ken

***stovall*** · January 13th, 2012, 13:41

Just one more gesture showing how professional MilViz is and how much they care about their customers. Thanks Colin, much appreciated.

**Skyhawk_310R** · January 13th, 2012, 18:02

Originally Posted by IanHenry

Would it be a fair assumption that we are not going to see the update this week?<o

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Ian,

Please check your Sim Outhouse PM. I have sent you a PM with information from Colin Pearson.

Cheers,

Ken

**Skyhawk_310R** · January 13th, 2012, 18:04

Originally Posted by stovall

Just one more gesture showing how professional MilViz is and how much they care about their customers. Thanks Colin, much appreciated.

Thanks, Tom, much appreciated! All I can say is that we honestly try to do our very best, both for the aircraft development and for our customers.

Cheers,

Ken

***stovall*** · January 13th, 2012, 18:21

Just got her installed and took her for a fling at Prince Sultans AB. Incredible sound and handling. You guys outdid yourselves. The burners are great as well. Off to fly her at Nellis. Thanks a million for the preview of the SP.