[Official] IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver support

[Smudge]

Hi all,

Available from:
The Flight Sim Store: http://x.co/i15fss
Simmarket: http://x.co/i15smf
& FSPilotshop.com will be announced when we have the links.

Thanks for stopping by! Please place all of your support requests here for the F15E. Reviews are also accepted ;-)

We have an official support forum which we have opened: http://x.co/i15ozx we will endeavour to read here as much as we can, however most questions will be asked and answered on there and our facebook page http://x.co/ifsifb

As per our notice on Facebook, we have released the IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver [FSX] under our newly created brand of IRIS Development Studios. Here is a copy of our release notice:

Now that the files have been emailed & we've updated the stores with admin info, I get to tell you what's happening!

Due to the amazing work David has done in building IRIS Flight Simulation Software we have had many new developers want to come and work with us. David & I discussed what we wanted to do this year and one of the things was expand IRIS Flight Simulation Software to include our partner developers and recognise them seperately for the work that they do.

From this, IRIS Development Studios was born.
This is a new branch of the team, with new developers (and old) who want to release in partnership with us under this new title.
Development partnerships where IRIS Flight Simulation Software will stay the primary producer will be released under IRIS Flight Simulation Software.

Nothing will change, except the our products are being released either in-house (IFSS) or in partnership (IDS).

What you may want to know:
- We do have a domain name for IDS, but you will be directed to the main IRIS site
- we do have store accounts at The FlightSim Store; SimMarket & FSPilotshop.com (we are keeping our original store accounts as well)
- the support forum is staying the same
- the support email is staying the same
- the main website is staying the same (domain)

Got questions? Ask here!

In the meantime, please let us know how you feel about our new plane!

Enjoy!

[Smudge]

Hi all,

As I come across reviews or feedback, I'll post the external links in this post. Don't forget to check up on it, or send me a link if you've written a review somewhere.

Cheers

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OzX forum: http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F10812-f-15e-feedback%2F

[neutrino]

I feel great :icon_lol:

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[Smudge]

Nice one, I feel sorry for the Ruskie! :D

[BigDog]

downloading....:jump:

[Barnes]

Well - i have bought it and love it - well done IRIS team.I have checked the manual to find a quick start switch but cannot - has anyone elseI also cannot load all the points using the ordinance manager - has anyone been able to put fuel tanks etc on the 2 wing points (2 and 8)Also why did the ord manager need to be so small you have to get close to screen to read the darn thing?!!!

[Barnes]

Hi

Good news. I realised that i had not restarted FSX after installing.

Ordinance manager now fully works.

Well done again Dave and iris team for a great product.

[timghetta]

Hello Barnes,

I am happy you like the F-15E, you can adjust the size of the loadout mgr by grabbing the the corner just like a window, or even move it around on your desktop. If you have a dual monitor setup, you can even right click, "Undock" the gauge and drag it to the other monitor. But there is certain criteria that needs to be met, such as engines off and parking brake set. also on page 165 of the manual is the loadout mgr section that tells about a cheat switch to allow you to use it even if the engines are running.

The aircraft is set up to load running or off depending on the last aircraft or your sim's preference, so there is no need for a quick start switch. you can also switch planes in mid flight and it will be running, just need to turn on the MPDs and re load your ordinance.

I hope you have many hours of enjoyment, and we added some very cool stuff in there that I hope you will like.

[Barnes]

Thanks for the info Tim

Im very impressed with the F15 - i kinda bought it just to support IRIS with no real expectations - it's definately the best IRIS product to date :applause:

[fox18delta]

2 hours in the logbook :-)
Gets better every hop. Very nice job.
Congrats to the entire development team !

[Barnes]

So impressed with the VC and all the lighting effects. As good, possibly better than the Aerosoft F-15 :applause:

[IRIS]

We're enjoying the feedback on here and on the forums at OzX (http://x.co/ifsozx) and our facebook (http://x.co/ifsifb) page. We've had a couple of questions come up already and we're compiling a FAQ (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/topic/10814-iris-f-15e-mudhen-driver-faqs/) for our customers to have a look at. Most questions are getting answered within a couple of hours (allowing for time differences).

Looking forward to seeing more screenshots.

Thanks guys n gals for making this one of our best new releases to date!

K.L-B

[Barnes]

Has anyone seen the flare effect? I was not quick enough to capture the flare itself

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq119/GAJIT/f15.jpg

[DagR]

90 mins logged, amazing aircraft ;-)

[Anneke]

Is the sonic -boom- modelled?

[dougal]

Oh man does this look good.

I can't afford it:redf:

[skyhawka4m]

Just two things.....

Support related...... I seem to be having issues changing the frequencies....I'm sure I'm missing step somewhere...been using the manual but can't seem to get it.

Idea relate.......as in most jets there is normally some form of exaust smoke even if minor....can we get a little of this?

something I noted....in tower view....at about a 1/2 mile distance, just like the captain sim F-18, the ordnance load disappers and so does the afterburner........is this supposed to happen? Cause its very noticable.

[timghetta]

Hello Skyhawk,

To change the ILS or TCN
Press "Menu" when you get the page that has that info.
First press the button next to ILS or TCN. With the ILS it will display a "0" on line 6 (bottom LCD) there you can enter the ILS freq. (without the decimal) and then press the same button on ILS to lock it in. You should see the freq. changed now. On the TCN there's an extra step, when you press that TCN button, instead of giving you the "0" it will take you to a TCN page, and you will need to press the next TCN on the other button and you should see the "0" on line 6 and enter the 3 digit code and press TCN bitton again to lock it in. and that should do it. if you need to change from Y to X that would be on the right side of the line the freq is displayed.

On the Engine exhaust smoke, David and I discussed that will try to add, if we can.

On the last part you said it was losing the ordinance and AB from far away, yes that is the LOD model changing.

Hope that helps,
Tim

[skyhawka4m]

ok...I'm trying to enter 122.2 into the com2 radio....I understand there's something to see? a little hidden something?

[timghetta]

Ahhh,

OK click the UHF 2 button, and then you should see a "0" then type 12220 no decimal then press the UHF 2 button again to lock it in and you will hear the chatter.

Did you try the chart light yet also?

David is the UFC guy, I basically did the visuals. the chart was my baby, the chatter he came up with.

[skyhawka4m]

Gotit thanks.....this plane was worth the wait.......now if only I had the time to figure out the whole thing....someday

[JAllen]

Beautiful aircraft this one, but, could sure do without the pink HUD. I was told it wasn't there all the time just depending on angle and light. Well it is pink all the time and just dimmer and brighter and I keep seeing it and growing to hate the damned thing. If true and accurate, wish you had left that part out. LOL

Anyone else feel the same? The HUD is great in all other respects.

Jim

[timghetta]

Beautiful aircraft this one, but, could sure do without the pink HUD. I was told it wasn't there all the time just depending on angle and light. Well it is pink all the time and just dimmer and brighter and I keep seeing it and growing to hate the damned thing. If true and accurate, wish you had left that part out. LOL

Anyone else feel the same? The HUD is great in all other respects.

Jim

Thank you Jim for the comments,

Unfortunately the rose color HUD is how the real aircraft is, I'm sorry you don't like it.

[fox18delta]

Thank you Jim for the comments,

Unfortunately the rose color HUD is how the real aircraft is, I'm sorry you don't like it.

A few thoughts;

Fair points on both sides... an interesting perspective on opposing valid views on enjoying products in FSX.

Also, would appear that few people read the entire manual for any given FSX product. But we do refer to sections in the manual when current help is needed. So a manual is good.

As for "getting in the books" for our FSX rides, many have stacks of reading to do for real world responsibilities. Works projects, bills, etc. They are far ahead on the list of priorities with regards to FSX or when it comes time to sit down and read.
FSX is our small window to get away from it all. So I get that we are not into reading giant manuals.

Anyone about to ride a tactical jet, who is a non-professional pilot and fortunate to strap on flight gear (especially during the parachute on our back days), remembers that the process of getting out to the jet in that awkward wardrobe and climbing in the back without ending up in a heep on the ground, provides memories enough for a life time :-)
How about smells of jet fuel, hydraulic fluid, and queasiness from pulling G in a 40 thousand pound roller coaster for the first time. Tough to model all that in FSX, but I really appreciate the efforts of developers who try giving all that to us whenever they can :-)

The Mudhen is a great effort and is bringing us much closer to the real deal !

paul :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o-RnZvlUVo

[timghetta]

Thank you Paul,

Here is a cool video from the backseat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6cp2hSsQc0

I love Top Gear, use to watch it all the time. I'm heavy into fast cars, I got a turbo Lexus with 600 horsepower, that's the closest I can get to a fighter jet right now. :icon_lol:

[JAllen]

But it is still pink. Maybe salmon? Are things so bad in the service we have to make Eagle pilots look at the world through rose colored glasses? Shame on you DOD!! I suppose the other jets will be modified to get rose glass too? I do have a picture of an F-22 taxiing by and the HUD shows a pretty green.

My posts are meant to be humorous. Hope you see the humor. But wait till Helldiver gets hold of our rose colored HUD. Oh boy.

Jim

[JAllen]

How about smells of jet fuel, hydraulic fluid, and queasiness from pulling G in a 40 thousand pound roller coaster for the first time. Tough to model all that in FSX, but I really appreciate the efforts of developers who try giving all that to us whenever they can :-)

The Mudhen is a great effort and is bringing us much closer to the real deal !

Paul, I am with you 100%. I have had 22 yrs of jet fuel (mainly JP-4) and hydrastic fluid and all that goes with it. I do so enjoy the work being done for us in FSX. If we could capture the smell of a hot B-52 cockpit wouldn't that be something. But those who have had that experience don't need the reminder, it is permanent.

Jim

[fox18delta]

Thank you Paul,

Here is a cool video from the backseat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6cp2hSsQc0

I love Top Gear, use to watch it all the time. I'm heavy into fast cars, I got a turbo Lexus with 600 horsepower, that's the closest I can get to a fighter jet right now. :icon_lol:

Thanks for the video. Pretty cool.
600 HP Lexus ! Wow ! What does that feel like ?

[IRIS]

...If we could capture the smell of a hot B-52 cockpit wouldn't that be something. But those who have had that experience don't need the reminder, it is permanent.

Jim

As our son would say "Smell-o-vision cooooooooooool" :cool:. Smell-o-Sim.... has some interesting & nasty ideas to go there doesn't it? ;-)

[fox18delta]

Paul, I am with you 100%. I have had 22 yrs of jet fuel (mainly JP-4) and hydrastic fluid and all that goes with it. I do so enjoy the work being done for us in FSX. If we could capture the smell of a hot B-52 cockpit wouldn't that be something. But those who have had that experience don't need the reminder, it is permanent.

Jim

so right Jim. I think some of the really strong memories involve experiences other than flying.
Hard to explain the power in a -220 motor... but didn't have to when a Viper blew over a 60 foot trailer on our ramp, just turning out of its parking space.
It is hard to convey to others the raw, brutal, ear shattering noise involved with these beasts.
It shakes the air and our souls to the core .
A friend, a retired -104 guy, launched out of small town in France one calm Sunday morning many years ago. Arriving at Cold Lake a couple days later, he was confronted by the boss, with a note from the big-boss "requesting" a hand written letter to the mayor of that little town apologizing for a very early and very loud wake up call :-)
Just awesome stuff.
-paul

[CodyValkyrie]

I have had 22 yrs of jet fuel (mainly JP-4) and hydrastic fluid and all that goes with it. I do so enjoy the work being done for us in FSX. If we could capture the smell of a hot B-52 cockpit wouldn't that be something. But those who have had that experience don't need the reminder, it is permanent.

Jim
I have a set of boots that I didn't bother shining because of that. We also used to get doused in de-icing fluid, which made for a lot of fun when trying to clean electronic components. I don't miss those times... but I did like the fact they didn't bother asking us to shine our boots except for parade. :D

[IRIS]

Some of you may already know this, however it's always prudent to post good news, so, we're happy to announce that the IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver is now available on the FSPilotShop (fspilotshop.com) website here: http://x.co/i15fsp

We have been getting terrific reviews, our customers have been extremely happy with their purchases and we're currently sitting in the top 5 spots over our 3 distribution stores:

Here's the rundown for today:
The FlightSim Store [http://x.co/idsfss] #1 = IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver (http://x.co/i15fss)
SimMarket [http://x.co/idssmf] #5 = IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver (http://x.co/smf)
FSPilotshop.com [http://x.co/idsfsp & http://x.co/ifsfsp/]
#9 - IRIS F-14 Tomcat
#5 - IRIS F-22 Raptor
#4 - IRIS A-10 Warthog
#3 - IRIS C-27J Spartan
(soon we're hoping the IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver will be on the list too)

We are extremely honoured to have terrific customers and look forward to bringing you more information over the coming weeks in regards to add-ons for the IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver.

Tim has announced on the FSX F15 Development (https://www.facebook.com/FSX.F15.Development) page the development on our first addition to the product, KC-135 Mudhen Refueler (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/401624_256307904441419_143676605704550_664517_1978 376585_n.jpg) which he is currently working on.

We're also adding an IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver repository as well, our 1st announced item: Inert Weapon Textures (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/402739_256953204376889_143676605704550_666573_1633 026578_n.jpg).

Most importantly though, we've released the Paint Kit! We have such a huge fan base that enjoy repainting and we know this will be good news for them! Download the Paint Kit direct from IRIS here (http://www.irissimulations.com/media/iris_f15e_paintkit.zip).

We're constantly updating our Facebook pages, both the IRIS (http://x.co/ifsifb) direct & Tim's Development (https://www.facebook.com/FSX.F15.Development) page, so please come by & check us out.

We've answered all the support emails that have been sent to us from the last couple of days, if you haven't received a reply through email, please resend.

Have a great weekend and thanks for the terrific support we've had from our customers!

~IRIS Admin team~

[skyhawka4m]

PLEEAASE retexture all the weapons and fuel tanks to be more detailed and accurate. Having been an ordnanceman for 12 years in the NAVY and seeing alot of weapons....I've never seen them look almost camoflauged in color. Also, is it possible to have multiple colored fuel tanks? Many time F-15E's can be found flying with light gray tanks from F-15C's. Also...ecm pod should be gray in color not white.


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[timghetta]

Hi Skyhawka4m,

The camouflage look is actually the the Bomb casings which are faded or rusted in some areas( or just beat up), The Air Force weapons are different then the Navy ones, which my person choice I like the Navy ones better, don't they have a rubberized coating on them? Not sure but they have a great texture to them, which the Air Force ones don't, they are just regular cast iron casings painted Drab faded out from baking in the sun.

We are offering Weapon mod textures, and have the "Inert" version in our repository right now. Yes the some F-15E does use lighter tanks for the Cs, which is why in the Inert texture we put in the light tanks.I do thank you for your input and will redo the casings to be less faded and more of a solid color, and darken the ECM pod.

-Tim

[skyhawka4m]

Awesome news Tim...looking forward to all the things coming to the IRIS F-15E

[PLUTO16]

Nice job guys,it looks very accurate and detailed.
Because of the fact that I normally use military aircrafts in multiplayer,just a couple of questions:

- Does you mudhen includes a multiplayer low-poly model?

- Is the action of ordnance visible in multiplayer sessions from other players? (i.e. dropping of bombs,explosions,ecc)

Thanks

/ Ale

[flaviossa]

I think the second feature is available in the milviz version Alessandro.

[skyhawka4m]

I think the second feature is available in the milviz version Alessandro.

Isn't this the IRIS support thread? I think it is....I sure wish we could just keep the IRIS issues here and the MILVIZ in its own threads. Anyway....isn't this FSX....and not DCS? I don't know....I'm just getting tired of the whole will if bomb or kill in FSX?

[timghetta]

Nice job guys,it looks very accurate and detailed.
Because of the fact that I normally use military aircrafts in multiplayer,just a couple of questions:

- Does you mudhen includes a multiplayer low-poly model?

- Is the action of ordnance visible in multiplayer sessions from other players? (i.e. dropping of bombs,explosions,ecc)

Thanks

/ Ale

Thank you Ale,

Yes we took pride in modeling the aircraft from diagrams/drawings even down to the cockpit. The best part is the aircraft, it looks good from every direction and is very close to the real thing. The Model is granted very detailed but very optimized for the size, with LOD and other things I can not mention here. The exterior get pretty good FPS, and the VC is just a little less, of course that has to do with all of the 400 plus switches, knobs, and buttons, 7 independent MPDs, warning/light system and all of the rest of the wonderful things which really does put you in the immersion of operating a F-15E.

In the VC we wanted to recreate the cockpit to how the actual Aircraft is including the systems and over all structure is. Even if you look on the side of the ACES II seat you will see what it actually looks like in the real thing, we did not want to cut any corners. We also wanted to make sure this plane could do shared cockpit, which is a blast when you fly with a friend. All of the MPDs and UFC function separately to allow the WSO to take some of the work load. We added weapons, with the ability to add in free flight and we tried to make the AG systems work properly in MP but notice it causes tremendous lag when you have them as AI because in reality they tend remain in MP. Which is why we opted for the Tac Pac integration we feel VRS can do a far more realistic job and everyone can participate in a war theater. That is why we have them set as a "Sim Objects" for the AG and the AA are set as AI and those will be seen in MP.

The Radar systems are not fully implemented and will be shortly with an update because we want to work out any bugs so there is no hassle or headaches. One of the great things about this plane is the from the minute you install it, and fly it, there is virtually no bugs, it just works. We took pride in making this product and care to make sure the installation is clean and correct, all of our files are organized and in the proper place.

I am proud of this aircraft and I am happy to bring it into FSX, and I hope anyone who flies here will feel the same.


-Tim

[skyhawka4m]

Tim I'm glad you are here to answer these questions. It seems when eveer possible someone has to try to make brand X seem like it has something more. ts actually getting tiring and frankly...being someone who was goign to spread the wealth and also purchase brand X I think now I am going to pass on it. to be honest....I'm not looking to kill things in FSX so the weapons options don't mean much to me. the IRIS flight model is awesome, the weapons choces are very good and frankly...I think the back seater and how he is placed in the cokcpit is cool as hell. Can't tell you how many images I've seen where the back seater is sitting with his arm resting this way. A great eye for detail......Hoping we'll see more skins from MO. Also, is there any chance IRIS may model the F-15K variant with the different engines which are being flown at Mountain Home?

[timghetta]

Tim I'm glad you are here to answer these questions. It seems when eveer possible someone has to try to make brand X seem like it has something more. ts actually getting tiring and frankly...being someone who was goign to spread the wealth and also purchase brand X I think now I am going to pass on it. to be honest....I'm not looking to kill things in FSX so the weapons options don't mean much to me. the IRIS flight model is awesome, the weapons choces are very good and frankly...I think the back seater and how he is placed in the cokcpit is cool as hell. Can't tell you how many images I've seen where the back seater is sitting with his arm resting this way. A great eye for detail......Hoping we'll see more skins from MO. Also, is there any chance IRIS may model the F-15K variant with the different engines which are being flown at Mountain Home?


Thank you Skyhawka4m,


Yes we plan to do a "K" version and looking into a "SE" but we want to make sure they are close to accurate with engine, and other differences. When we did the shared cockpit test, we had a lot of fun just being there with a friend. I kind of like the backseat and letting them fly once in a while. Sometimes I would play a trick with the pilot and right on final I would blow off the canopy and try to scare them.

We have a repository set up on the IRIS site and hopefully it can grow.
Again, I appreciate the kind words, they do mean a lot.
-Tim

[skyhawka4m]

Hi Skyhawka4m,

The camouflage look is actually the the Bomb casings which are faded or rusted in some areas( or just beat up), The Air Force weapons are different then the Navy ones, which my person choice I like the Navy ones better, don't they have a rubberized coating on them? Not sure but they have a great texture to them, which the Air Force ones don't, they are just regular cast iron casings painted Drab faded out from baking in the sun.

We are offering Weapon mod textures, and have the "Inert" version in our repository right now. Yes the some F-15E does use lighter tanks for the Cs, which is why in the Inert texture we put in the light tanks.I do thank you for your input and will redo the casings to be less faded and more of a solid color, and darken the ECM pod.

-Tim

Are these textures available for download and if so do you have a link to where they are?

[timghetta]

Are these textures available for download and if so do you have a link to where they are?

Skyhawka4m,

So far it's just the Ace Combat6 IM@S plane, which the guy who did that paint actually painted by hand with his tablet, nothing was copied or paste, it was all originally re-drawn by him, even the fonts are original. I really think he did a great job.

There is the "Inert" weapons texture, that would basically be added to the Airshow or demonstration birds. If you add it to the actual aircrafts paint folder, you don't have to worry about over writing and can delete them anytime. You will see more detailed instructions in the file and forum explaining it further.

Ok, well I have to go now, but it was great talking to you.
-Tim

oops, forgot the link.

http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/forum/175-iris-platinum-series-f-15e-mudhen-driver/

[Rogue]

WOW..How about this for an endorsement!

http://www.facebook.com/F15E.info

and I quote "We strongly recommend this page, as the F-15E model they were developing is absolutely top notch. Look for the minutest details, everything is in place! Awesome!"
You CAN NOT deny the fact that those guys know what they are talking about when it comes to the F-15E.

[skyhawka4m]

Tim...could you pass along that there is a looping of the canopy opening sound........the only issue I've found with this awesome plane!

[timghetta]

Tim...could you pass along that there is a looping of the canopy opening sound........the only issue I've found with this awesome plane!

Hi Skyhawka4m,

Thank you for the kind words, I am really happy you like the aircraft.
Yes that is a know issue, it's the way the canopy system is coded, that if you open it with the SHIFT+E it will cause the looping. If you open it with Canopy Control Lever in the VC it should function properly. I think David will change that for the future update.

-Tim

[skyhawka4m]

roger that...going to give that a shot.

I'm hoping at some pint soon to get some artwork togeher to do a couple paint schemes.

[timghetta]

roger that...going to give that a shot.

I'm hoping at some pint soon to get some artwork togeher to do a couple paint schemes.

That would be really cool.
I tried to make the paint kit simple as possible. I didn't want a bunch of layers and groups that could confuse even the most experienced artist. Something straight forward and simple.


I can't wait to see them.

-Tim

[Tomas1946]

Hello
I had one question.
Only I wonder what it could be that when I turn on the game, and choose only free flight cockpit plane is amazing, but generally unplayable large gouges. The rest of the aircraft is doing. My PC configuration: AMD FX 6100 6xcore, Graphic card GeForce GTX 570 1.25 gigabytes, 8 GB ram. Overall, I run FSX ACC is stable. System 7th win
Thank you for your answer.:jump:

[timghetta]

Hello
I had one question.
Only I wonder what it could be that when I turn on the game, and choose only free flight cockpit plane is amazing, but generally unplayable large gouges. The rest of the aircraft is doing. My PC configuration: AMD FX 6100 6xcore, Graphic card GeForce GTX 570 1.25 gigabytes, 8 GB ram. Overall, I run FSX ACC is stable. System 7th win
Thank you for your answer.:jump:

Hello Tomas,

From what I could make out from your post is the unplayable large gauges when you start in free flight? Are you talking about the 3 MPDs (Multi Purpose Displays) not displaying? If you are, it's because you have to turn them on. There is a switch on the upper right of each Display that controls the on or off. Also on the lower left you can change the brightness once you have them on, which was a really cool feature we added. those buttons to control the power and brightness are controlled by the left/right clicks.

I hope I am correct on the problem, if not please let me know and we will do our best to figure it out.
-Tim

[Tomas1946]

I have no problem with the MFD. On and off is functional. The problem is that the aircraft is unplayable from the cockpit of power by large gouges, even when the MFD off. Sorry my english is very weak I am from Czech Republic.

[timghetta]

Ok, so you are saying the low FPS (Frame rates)? That's so low you can't play when inside the cockpit?

[Tomas1946]

Yes exactly.

[timghetta]

Ok, so you're running:
AMD FX 6100 6xcore
8 GB ram
GeForce GTX 570,

what are your FPS?


I am running an older PC:
Q6600 Intel Quad 2core
8 GB Ram
GeForce 8800GT

I am getting 14-18FPS average even in Orbx scenery. Even can go 20+ in default FSX scenery.

[Tomas1946]

When I run the game on max 8-9
The details of minimum 10-12
clean only real game environment.
when completely clean with nothing or just after I change resolution does not help

[timghetta]

What FPS are you getting on default aircraft?

Also I think maybe we should move this to Iris Support Forum where we can help you better. Also if you can join the forum and post your Order# and we can go into deeper support so we are not taking up SOH's time here.

Here is the support forum link:
http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/forum/175-iris-platinum-series-f-15e-mudhen-driver/

[Tomas1946]

Thank you for your help
Maybe I will probably find where the problem ...
It is described as an alternative texture so it will try try again thank you for your time.


:applause:

[timghetta]

Tomas,

If you are still having problems, please come to our Forum and let us see what we can do to make it better.
Something else you might want to try is to look in your FSX.cfg.
The aircraft is very complex, with all of the switches, knobs, buttons, and 7 independent MPDs, it will run poorly on slower systems. I'm positive you should get better FPS then you are now since you have higher system specs then me.
I believe it could be a config issue in FSX.

-Tim

[XLR8]

Hello Barnes,

I am happy you like the F-15E, you can adjust the size of the loadout mgr by grabbing the the corner just like a window, or even move it around on your desktop. If you have a dual monitor setup, you can even right click, "Undock" the gauge and drag it to the other monitor. But there is certain criteria that needs to be met, such as engines off and parking brake set. also on page 165 of the manual is the loadout mgr section that tells about a cheat switch to allow you to use it even if the engines are running.

The aircraft is set up to load running or off depending on the last aircraft or your sim's preference, so there is no need for a quick start switch. you can also switch planes in mid flight and it will be running, just need to turn on the MPDs and re load your ordinance.

I hope you have many hours of enjoyment, and we added some very cool stuff in there that I hope you will like.

I can't find this cheat switch in the cickpit. The manual says .The Armament Safety Override switch is located next to the cockpit wall on the left console beside the pilot seat and defaults to the off position.

I don't see any such name on a switch.

[timghetta]

Hi XLR8,

It's the lonely little switch way over the furtherest switch away from you on the left console towards the back, next to the side wall.
It's a not marked.

-Tim

[XLR8]

Hi XLR8,

It's the lonely little switch way over the furtherest switch away from you on the left console towards the back, next to the side wall.
It's a not marked.

-Tim

Thanks and that was the one switch I didn't try. All I have to do now is get the dang thing started without it catching on fire.

[airattackimages]

Bought it today. Was a bit pricey, but I won't have to hear about that until my wife looks at the bank statement. LOL


Beautiful aircraft though. And as far as I've been able to tool around with it, the flight model seems like an excellent representation of the Strike Eagle. Except for the engine fires. That's issue #1 for me. I'm hoping I'm doing something wrong, but any more than 30 seconds of AB seems to result in overheat/engine fires. What am I doing wrong? Ritz (F-15E Demo pilot 2009/2010) flew his entire 15 minute demo in burner except for literally a few seconds here and there in MIL and I never saw him catch fire. ;)

The other issue. My frames are all over the place. Just as an example, I get 30 frames out of the VRS Superbug. Here I'm oscillating constantly (and rapidly) between 10 and 30. A little irritating.


Great job on this machine though. It's beautiful and flies great. (Now, if only I could get to the bottom of these two issues) but admittedly, I've read no documentation yet.

EDIT: Apparently it's only overheating the engines at low altitudes and airspeeds in the 250-400 kt range. (Airshow range). At altitude and high speed, no overheating or fires.

[airattackimages]

Here's a quick video I made today right after installing... enjoying the awesome flight model tearing out of March ARB.

http://youtu.be/14sHWSPb4aM?hd=1

Watch in 1080!

[timghetta]

Thanks Airattack,

Awesome video I love the camera effect. I also appreciate the kind words, and hope the wife doesn't get upset.
We went off the TO's information on the engine overheat, and they will overheat at 960C, as long as you keep it below that temp you should be fine. Now the 'AB BURN THRU' issue will take longer to overheat, and it will be included in the upcoming Service pack. We also have a few other fixes coming as well. Some visual changes with the model, and including even tweaking the AB to look better for the 220 engine in dx9. We will also add more radar modes/functionality, and as soon as 'Tac Pack' is released we start integrating that into the Aircraft as well so the F-15E can fly with other aircraft in true multiple war theaters.

As for the fluctuation with the FPS I honestly could not answer that. The aircraft is very complex with all of the systems. There is over 400+ buttons, switches, knobs, including 7 independent MPDs, not to mention all of the visibilities of the warnings, lights, and HUD all displaying as a ballet in a really complex and detailed model. We tried to optimize the MDL as much as we could for the size, and how it's packed full of functionality, it was a miracle we could even stuff that much into it. We wanted to make sure the F-15E will look as good as it does today even a few years later when aircraft get even more complicated from the developers and computers get faster.


If you have any problems or questions we can give you support here at our forum, offer repaints, and soon to come more extras to the project will be added there as well.
IRIS Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver - Forum (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/forum/175-iris-platinum-series-f-15e-mudhen-driver/)

So if you need me I'll be there ready to help,
-Tim

[airattackimages]

Thanks Tim... she said "what the heck airplane did you buy that was $50?"

LOL, I was surprised she let it go within a minute! ;)

Still having a blast with the Mudhen. Here's another video:

Riverside to LA in 7 minutes. Strike Eagle fun. :)
http://youtu.be/AUIQS6tW2bA?hd=1

[MDIvey]

Finally got me one of these Tim and it doesnt dissapoint... the fact it was reduced at Flightsim.coms shop spurred me on. Still wish you'd chosen to do a C model though :applause:

KR Matt

[timghetta]

Finally got me one of these Tim and it doesnt dissapoint... the fact it was reduced at Flightsim.coms shop spurred me on. Still wish you'd chosen to do a C model though :applause:

KR Matt
Thank you Matt,

That really means a lot to me, and I am glad you are enjoying it, Iris and I will be supporting it for long time to come. When Tac Pack comes out we continue more upgrades. I would how ever check on our Facebook pages or even in the Iris F-15E support forum, We will announce a small upgrade to the aircraft with very realistic flight dynamics that have been proven to be as close as you can get to the real thing. There are some slight modifications to the Exterior and Interior model along with something for lower end PCs to get even better performance in the Cockpit. It should be soon, and I will even try to post here. Again thank you for your kind words and have a wonderful Easter.

Tim,

[MDIvey]

Thanks Tim for letting me know about the forthcoming update...I'll look out for it although I havent noticed anything about it I dont like so its hard to believe it needs it:jump:.

KR Matt

[strykerpsg]

Finally got me one of these Tim and it doesnt dissapoint... the fact it was reduced at Flightsim.coms shop spurred me on. Still wish you'd chosen to do a C model though :applause:

KR Matt

Milviz is soon to be releasing their C model.......

[MDIvey]

Thanks... am keeping my eyes peeled for that
:jump:
KR Matt

[benji53]

I hope I am in the right area for this. I downloaded this product from PC Aviator's Instant Download Store and I am generally impressed. But I am having trouble with the Load Manager Screen. I got it to work just once but have not been able to get to work since. All that happens now is that for a second- a white line around the borders appears and then disappears. I have unistalled and reinstalled, rebooted and ran FSX but screen still does work. Any idea's how to fix this? Thanks in advance.

[fox18delta]

I hope I am in the right area for this. I downloaded this product from PC Aviator's Instant Download Store and I am generally impressed. But I am having trouble with the Load Manager Screen. I got it to work just once but have not been able to get to work since. All that happens now is that for a second- a white line around the borders appears and then disappears. I have unistalled and reinstalled, rebooted and ran FSX but screen still does work. Any idea's how to fix this? Thanks in advance.

Hello
I think you will get a prompt response if you post this on the F-15E Facebook page
Just type

FSX F-15 Development

in the search bar.
I have had great service from there.
paul

[robertd903]

Hi all,

Available from:
The Flight Sim Store: http://x.co/i15fss
Simmarket: http://x.co/i15smf
& FSPilotshop.com will be announced when we have the links.

Thanks for stopping by! Please place all of your support requests here for the F15E. Reviews are also accepted ;-)

We have an official support forum which we have opened: http://x.co/i15ozx we will endeavour to read here as much as we can, however most questions will be asked and answered on there and our facebook page http://x.co/ifsifb

As per our notice on Facebook, we have released the IRIS - Platinum Series F-15E Mudhen Driver [FSX] under our newly created brand of IRIS Development Studios. Here is a copy of our release notice:


In the meantime, please let us know how you feel about our new plane!

Enjoy!


Hey, any chance of getting a COMPLETE list of keyboard commands--that are used in F-15E Mudhen Driver? (No "tutorial" videos, please! They don't help--at all!)

[fsafranek]

Hey, any chance of getting a COMPLETE list of keyboard commands--that are used in F-15E Mudhen Driver? (No "tutorial" videos, please! They don't help--at all!)
I just scanned the manual and there is not even a partial list of keyboard commands. The original thread title (now over five years old) may be misleading.
There are no [Official] support threads here at SOH. At least not that I'm aware of. I'd suggest visiting the publisher Iris Simulations at http://www.irissimulations.com.au/ (http://www.irissimulations.com.au/ols/).
I think that's still their current website. The F-15E is no longer sold of course but they may still support it.
:ernaehrung004:

[lucame]

Hi everybody,

I've just reloaded, after a lot of time, my Mudhen Driver and I've noticed that the load manager works fine but I've have an issue with the refuelling.
I've just fuel in internal/wings tanks but nothing in CFTs or external ones and nothing happens when I try fo fill them.

Does anybody know how to fix this problem?

Thanks a lot lucame