Virtavia: More older Alphasim titles to be released as freeware

[hschuit]

Picked this up at http://www.virtavia.com/ :

Several older AlphaSim titles are being released as freeware in the coming days and weeks, starting with the EFA Typhoon package from 2006. For the first time, an FSX portover version is now an option. The FS9 HUD and radar were not compatible with FSX, but an all-new FSX flight model has been added. The original HUD is still mapped in, so users can add a suitable display of their choosing by amending the panel.cfg. The original FS9 sounds are included in both versions. These new freeware reelases will all be in the .msi autoinstaller format for easy installion. The Typhoon is available now, just head over to the Freeware pages : Virtavia Freeware Site (http://www.easyfly.co.nz/Freeware/index.php)

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[Blackbird686]

The original Alpha EFA Typhoon had a very unique radar system, much like the original Alpha F-22. The Typhoon also had an additional paint scheme (Non RAF) package. Aside from that, the Alpha Typhoon is an exceptional model to fly, very fast and agile. The panel layout and gauges are superb. I have the Alpha Typhoon installed and along with the F-105D package that they did, I consider the Typhoon one of Alpha's best.

Hopefully Virtavia's version is the same "hot rod" with all the bells and whistles... and FOR FREE... you just can't beat that deal. Just my 2 bits is all.:ernae:

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[HorusJ]

:applause:Happy day!I have been needing a Typhoon in my collection.Will keep my radar active to see what other surprises are released and what (very)few Alphas I never got around to purchasing.:wavey:

Joel

[awj112]

Purchased it when it was payware (FS9). Really hope we can swap out the HUD. That was my one grevance against it but I could never find a way to put in a replacement.

[Matt Wynn]

Think i've still got the paintkit somewhere...... :jump:

[Naismith]

Bravo Virtavia/Alphasim, they lead by example.

[Flyboy208]

I've taken the 2 seater up for two hops today, what a nimble machine ! Hat's off to Virtavia/Alphasim for this gift !!! Mike :ernae:

[HorusJ]

Even MORE freeware is released! Check under "British" and "Others"!:jump:

Thank you,you fantastic Alphasim guys!:wavey:

Joel

[Ferry_vO]

Found the Avro Arrow, MiG-23 and the Lysander, anything else I've missed?

Edit: Fulll ist:

Avro Vulcan (FS9)
CF-105 Arrow (new) (FS9, FSX)
Ju87D Stuka - includes
Ju87 G-1 Tankbuster (FS02, CFS2, FS9)
LUN Ekranoplan (FS9, FSX)
Westland
Lynx AH7 - includes AH9, HAS3 and HMA8, sounds (FS02, FS9)
Westland Lysander
- includes Mk1, Mk3A, TT3, sounds (FS02, FS9)
MiG-23 (FS9)


:)

[fsafranek]

I think the MiG-23 includes the original gauges. I'm surprised because they are a nice xml based
set and Phil talked about holding them back. Might be wise to grab them if even vaguely interested.

Also I think the Lynx has been requested for quite some time.
:ernae:

[Matt Wynn]

sods law..... i find my AS Typhoon Paintkit CD, and forget my CD Drive is Tango-Uniform.... AAAAARGH! :icon_lol::icon_lol:

[SgtT]

Thanks so much Virtavia/Alphasim!

T.

[Blackbird686]

I think the MiG-23 includes the original gauges. I'm surprised because they are a nice xml based
set and Phil talked about holding them back. Might be wise to grab them if even vaguely interested.

Also I think the Lynx has been requested for quite some time.
:ernae:

After viewing the included docs it appears that the MiG-23 does have the original XML set... basically appear to be the same gauges found in the Tu-22 and Tu-160 packs from Alpha.
The CF-105 also has an excellent panel and gauge set.

Hats off to Alpha/Virtavia for this generous gift to the FS9 and FSX community. :guinness:


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[AndyG43]

Found the Avro Arrow, MiG-23 and the Lysander, anything else I've missed?

Edit: Fulll ist:

Avro Vulcan (FS9)
CF-105 Arrow (new) (FS9, FSX)
Ju87D Stuka - includes
Ju87 G-1 Tankbuster (FS02, CFS2, FS9)
LUN Ekranoplan (FS9, FSX)
Westland
Lynx AH7 - includes AH9, HAS3 and HMA8, sounds (FS02, FS9)
Westland Lysander
- includes Mk1, Mk3A, TT3, sounds (FS02, FS9)
MiG-23 (FS9)


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Some others I hadn't noticed there before; for example, was the Skywarrior available as freeware earlier?

[Hooky722]

Some others I hadn't noticed there before; for example, was the Skywarrior available as freeware earlier?

Yeah Skywarriors been up there for a while now I think same goes for the B-66 destroyer

Hooky:salute:

[KellyB]

Just saw a thread over at CalClassics about the B-36 and how most of the files got trashed in the Avsim hack.
Apparently they don't plan anything for FS9 but are hinting at an FSX revival, which is too bad for us CPU challenged.

So I wondered if anyone has their B-36, and whether Virtavia/Avsim would object to its being made available here?

Everyone should have a B-36, after all.

[AndyG43]

Yeah Skywarriors been up there for a while now I think same goes for the B-66 destroyer

Hooky:salute:

Knew about the B-66, just never saw the Skywarrior there before. Didn't worry me because I already had it, I used to get most Alphasim releases as soon as they emerged.

[awj112]

I think the MiG-23 includes the original gauges. I'm surprised because they are a nice xml based
set and Phil talked about holding them back. Might be wise to grab them if even vaguely interested.

Also I think the Lynx has been requested for quite some time.
:ernae:

Yes, the Lynx has in deed. The Futrue Lynx should not be alone. :ernae:

@AndyG43 - Alphasim did an older Skywarrior. That one was up for free. Don't know if the new reference is to the newer one Virtavia was selling or not.

[ThinkingManNeil]

Found the Avro Arrow, MiG-23 and the Lysander, anything else I've missed?

Edit: Fulll ist:

Avro Vulcan (FS9)
CF-105 Arrow (new) (FS9, FSX)
Ju87D Stuka - includes
Ju87 G-1 Tankbuster (FS02, CFS2, FS9)
LUN Ekranoplan (FS9, FSX)
Westland
Lynx AH7 - includes AH9, HAS3 and HMA8, sounds (FS02, FS9)
Westland Lysander
- includes Mk1, Mk3A, TT3, sounds (FS02, FS9)
MiG-23 (FS9)


:)Oh, good! I've been hoping they'd free up the Lysander; always been fond of that airplane :)

N.

[Jagdflieger]

Thanks Virtavia! As always, your generosity is most appreciated.

I've always had an unwritten agreement with Alphasim/Virtavia. For every three freeware they give up, I always try and pick up a payware from them. After getting the Skyray and the Neptune for Christmas, I'm going to have to look and see what else tickles my fancy.

[ian elliot]

Great stuff Virtavia, thanks alot, id recomend the Vulcan, bought that when it first came out and it oftern gets flown.
Im hoping SteveB's got room in his paint shed for that Mig 23
Cheers ian

[AndyG43]

Great stuff Virtavia, thanks alot, id recomend the Vulcan, bought that when it first came out and it oftern gets flown.
Im hoping SteveB's got room in his paint shed for that Mig 23
Cheers ian

Michael Pearson did a load of Flogger paints, for this model, Itosan's and the Iris MiG-27; about 8 pages worth at Avsim.

[Ferry_vO]

Found a repaint pack for the Arrow over at Avsim by Pierre Lheureux; two real and five fictional RCAF paints, and also two paints for the Ekranoplan.

:)

[Moses03]

For every three freeware they give up, I always try and pick up a payware from them. After getting the Skyray and the Neptune for Christmas, I'm going to have to look and see what else tickles my fancy.

I know what you mean. I bought the Neptune and Sea Vixen during that sale thay had over Christmas.

Looking forward to grabbing the Vulcan and Lysander.

[TARPSBird]

Still hoping that Virtavia will make their FS9 F-8E Crusader available again. Freeware is nice but payware's OK too, I don't care. I didn't have FS9 when they released it and when I finally got it the 'Sader was off the market.

[johnr]

I think that deserves a massive thanks http://www.cbfsim.org/cb-bb/images/smilies/041.gif http://www.cbfsim.org/cb-bb/images/smilies/041.gif

Alphasim has always been 'my payware brand' and the Vulcan was the first aircraft that I ever bought, it's almost a shame to see it retired http://www.cbfsim.org/cb-bb/images/smilies/eusa_shifty.gif

Thanks again chaps

John

[SteveB]

Great stuff Virtavia, thanks alot, id recomend the Vulcan, bought that when it first came out and it oftern gets flown.
Im hoping SteveB's got room in his paint shed for that Mig 23
Cheers ian

I have a number of skins i painted for this model, and a load more part done, but it will be many weeks befor I can upload them.


Steve

[Ferry_vO]

Love the Arrow! :applause:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Arrow1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Arrow2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Arrow3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Arrow4.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Arrow5.jpg

Repaint by Pierre Lheureux.

[Ferry_vO]

The Lysander is a nice aircraft too:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Lizzie1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Lizzie2.jpg

And this Ekranoplan isn't bad either!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/LUN1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/LUN2.jpg

Fictional japanese LUN:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/LUN3.jpg

Reworked Russian paint and japanese paint by Pierre Lheureux.

[SteveB]

Heres a few screenies of what is in the pipeline. they all need a couple of bits doing too them.


Steve

[Blackbird686]

Looking good, so far, Steve. There really isn't a whole lot out there for this plane and your work has always been exceptional when it comes to repaints.

As always, I will patiently await the finished results.

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[Hurricane91]

Many Thanks to Virtavia. Nice Lysander! What fun. I do have a question about the flaps. Can they be operated indepenently from the leading edge slats?

[PeteHam]

Thanks Virtavia for the Lysander :applause: :applause:

A great aircraft and extremely suited for the bush strips of the Pacific Northwest. :jump:

The auto flaps got me until I realised what was happening :icon_lol:

Is there anyway to manually operate the flaps ?

Pete.

[ian elliot]

Cheers Steve, i'll happily wait for those,
cheers ian

[Cees Donker]

Thanks for these wonderful planes!


Cees

[KellyB]

Just saw a thread over at CalClassics about the B-36 and how most of the files got trashed in the Avsim hack.
Apparently they don't plan anything for FS9 but are hinting at an FSX revival, which is too bad for us CPU challenged.

So I wondered if anyone has their B-36, and whether Virtavia/Avsim would object to its being made available here?

Everyone should have a B-36, after all.

I hope no one got the idea that I am suggesting a rip off here; I wouldn't have anyone violate the rights of the already generous folks over at Virtavia, and would only expect an upload here with their permission. It is also only the FS9 version I'm suggesting, since Virtavia is only showing interest in FSX.

[Jagdflieger]

Kelly,

I didn't take it that way. Your articulation was fine. I've got the B-36 and if Virtavia is so disposed, I'm sure that we can work something out. The B-36B and H models have been great fun for several years now. It's a shame their files were damaged.

http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o635/Scharfschuetzer/B03.jpg

[Blackbird686]

I remember seeing the B-36 that Alpha did a few years back... I always pictured "The Flying Cigar" with the 2 outboard twin jet engines and don't remember seeing the variant in Jagd's piccie. When I was a kid I had an uncle who lived over by Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. I believe Lowry was one of several AFB's that were equipped to handle the early B-36's that had one very large wheel on each main gear... not the bogied main gear on later variants. At any rate... the noise from one of those things literally shook your innards if you were close to it, to any degree.

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[KellyB]

Kelly, I didn't take it that way. Your articulation was fine. I've got the B-36 and if Virtavia is so disposed, I'm sure that we can work something out. The B-36B and H models have been great fun for several years now. It's a shame their files were damaged. http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o635/Scharfschuetzer/B03.jpg Thanks. I'll be truly interested in seeing if it can be done. And yes, it is a shame when the hackers destroy something just because they can. Really makes you want to get your horsewhip out.

[AndyG43]

Thanks. I'll be truly interested in seeing if it can be done. And yes, it is a shame when the hackers destroy something just because they can. Really makes you want to get your horsewhip out.


Don't forget folks, there is another B-36 available, from a certain Japanese gentleman. :salute:

[Blackbird686]

The Lysander is a nice aircraft too:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Lizzie1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Lizzie2.jpg






And those sounds are EXCELLENT.... how could you not get a kick out of flying this beauty?

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[fsafranek]

Just saw a thread over at CalClassics about the B-36 and how most of the files got trashed in the Avsim hack.
Apparently they don't plan anything for FS9 but are hinting at an FSX revival, which is too bad for us CPU challenged.

So I wondered if anyone has their B-36, and whether Virtavia/Avsim would object to its being made available here?

Everyone should have a B-36, after all.
If/when Phil wants to make the B-36 available as freeware it will be available from the Virtavia freeware site first. After that it is fair game but it will be available there first. That's just how it works. Phil lets the older titles go in groups and a couple of us check them out first to see if they have any FSX potential. The B-36 may be down the road but it's not on the horizon.
:ernae:

[fsafranek]

Don't forget folks, there is another B-36 available, from a certain Japanese gentleman. :salute:
http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=FS2002%2FFS2004+Convair+B-36H+PeaceMaker.+
:ernae:

[Desert Rat]

....and don't remember seeing the variant in Jagd's piccie.

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I've got a vague memory about this. Possibly something to do with 'Alpha'ing out the jet engines using the textures. Not sure, I don't have it,and as I say a vague memory.

Jamie

[Matt Wynn]

the B-36 was originally a 6 prop design, the extra jets were added later to augment performance....

and yeah some AS Models you can alpha parts out......

[pfflyers]

In the original AS pack you get both the B-36B w/o jets and the B-36H model with jets.

[Flyboy208]

I have to say, I absolutely love this Eurofighter Typhoon package !!! Mike

[jessie r.]

I would love the B-36, I had it when Alphasim released it but since then have lost it when my old computer crashed. I have been hoping it would come back.

[Wing_Z]

Working through that list... what a pleasure to have FS9 as your favourite sim!
There is something about those short take-off planes, isn't there?
What a delight, can't think why it never got into the hanger.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h200/CHARL_photos/SOH/Lysander.jpg

And thanks for the repaint pointer on the Ekranoplan, Ferry.

[KellyB]

If/when Phil wants to make the B-36 available as freeware it will be available from the Virtavia freeware site first. After that it is fair game but it will be available there first. That's just how it works. Phil lets the older titles go in groups and a couple of us check them out first to see if they have any FSX potential. The B-36 may be down the road but it's not on the horizon. :ernae: Now that I have gotten on, I've stopped looking at the horizon...It's getting too close!

[Blackbird686]

Now that I have gotten on, I've stopped looking at the horizon...It's getting too close!

Not to mention, in my case... the fact that I have become an "old lion".

I did notice on the Alphasim/Virtavia freeware USA page, the Sikorski S-55 listed as freeware for FS9 and FSX. Maybe it's been there for a while, but this is the first time I have seen it there... and I visit that site daily.

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[Clarke123]

Not to mention, in my case... the fact that I have become an "old lion".

I did notice on the Alphasim/Virtavia freeware USA page, the Sikorski S-55 listed as freeware for FS9 and FSX. Maybe it's been there for a while, but this is the first time I have seen it there... and I visit that site daily.

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Get yourself to specsavers lad it's been there for ages :icon_lol:

[Blackbird686]

Get yourself to specsavers lad it's been there for ages :icon_lol:

That bloody well figures... :pop4: Thought I was on to something there but I reckon not. I usually don't fly helicopters in flight sim, so I don't pay too much attention to them in the listings. Just that I saw it was for both FS9 and FSX, that was prolly what threw me.

I made an exception for Alphasim's Westland Lynx. I bought the model from them years ago and as it stands... it's the only helicopter that I fly. :medals:


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[OBIO]

Blackbird

You really should grab the S-55. Superbly done helo. It's one of the only helo that I have been able to achieve a complete hover in. Flies very well....meaning, I can actually fly it without having to grow extra appendages or develop anti-gravity devices.

I did up a sound pack for the S-55 some time back. Nice radial engine sound, coupled with a pretty decent rotor sound. There are two packages in the library....the original pack and and update for it.

OBIO

[Blackbird686]

I might just have a look at the S-55. It wouldn't hurt to have a few more egg-beaters I reckon.

Years ago I picked up Alouette's version of the "Blue Thunder" Police Helicopter (from the movie of the same name) over at Hover Control. I played around with the flight dynamics and got the thing so that it would really boogie along. It would fly about 45MPH sideways... that was a real trick and took a steady hand. I replaced the sounds and panel, but left the visual model just the way it was. Whoever put that together really did a good job of re-creating the helicopter, pretty much looked the way it did in the movie. Unfortunately... I lost the modified version in a hard drive crash, but I could hover pretty good with it.

The Alpha Westland Lynx is like second nature... I've been flying it for so long that I can knock a pop can into a bucket with the skids... (well, not really, but I'm happy as a clam to boogie along in it, just above treetop level and landing on top of the occasional office building that happens by). :jump:

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[WarHorse47]

I have to say, I absolutely love this Eurofighter Typhoon package !!! MikeMe, too.

I noticed that there was one AGM model (all bombs) without a VC. No mention of it in the readme. Too bad there's not a fix for it, but fun nevertheless. Thanks, Virtavia.

:ernae:
--WH

[OleBoy]

Alphasim

The old name "Alphasim" use to be, is, was a former friend of mines (the reason I paraphrase is I lost touch with him and his wife 2 years ago) fixation in flight simulator. He was a dedicated follower and customer of their products. Troy was a person I met online at a gaming forum, that grew to a friendship through online gaming. As I got to know him I learned that he had a past liking of flightsim. FS2002 and FS2004. I learned also that he had to make a decision at a point due to the amount of money he secretly spent on buying virtual toys. Of which unfortunately almost ended in a divorce because of Troy's, toys. From what he shared with me he was spending (not unbeknown to his wife) a lot of money on his hobby. I was told by Troy that he was forced to quit the hobby by his wife's threatening of divorce. I learned this when I had mentioned that I had a past hobby of flying radio control. That I was transitioning from the expense and had moved into, on, to flight simulation due to it had gotten out of hand in costs to pursue it any longer.

I received an email from Troy one day, telling that there was a package on it's way to me that should arrive soon. He stated it was too big for USPS. I had no clue what it could be. I waited. Two days later the UPS truck pulled in my drive. The driver handed me a box approximately 24" x 24" x 30" in size. I took it in the house and opened it like a little boy at Christmas. To find inside (4) joysticks (Saitek X35, Saitek X45, Logitech Wingman Extreme, and a Microsoft) (2) foot pedal controls. Included was MSFS 2002, MSFS ACOF and stacks of CD's, books, manuals, cables and more. In the backs of the books and manuals were where he'd written registration numbers or other pertinent info. Troy had given me what looked like his complete hobby (minus the PC and monitor of course)

Lots of stuff that could be found at the average freeware sites. Lots of Alphasim. He seemed to like their products.

I've had the stuff for almost 3 years. Some I've used, most I haven't. Mostly not used due to the way Troy had saved it on the discs. There's almost no organization to it whatsoever. Which forces me to have to open each compressed file to see what's contained. No time for that. The Alphasim add-ons were at least all on two discs. Back then I pulled out lots more payware developers brands. I can't recall them to be honest. The rest is/was a treasure hunt.

Having moved on to FSX a year or so ago, nothing get's used that I have. If I had to put a dollar amount on just the Alphasim products, merely a guess, over $500.00?

[arl]

Seems the alphasim caribou model files are included in an upload to flightsim. Backdoor release or over-enthusiastic painter?

[Blackbird686]

Seems the alphasim caribou model files are included in an upload to flightsim. Backdoor release or over-enthusiastic painter?

Oh yeah?? I didn't see the files listed as freeware on the Alphasim/Virtavia freeware release pages. :kilroy:


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[Flyboy208]

I will confirm it, the Caribou is released @ Flightsim, although it includes only one texture and the aircraft cfg. has line entries for many more liveries ....

Mike :salute:

[mrogers]

Can it be confirmed that this was a legit release of their payware Caribou as freeware?

[Txmmy83]

Can it be confirmed that this was a legit release of their payware Caribou as freeware?

A definate NO from here!
look at Simmarket it is still listed under Virtavia

this is an ILLEGAL upload look in the readme the uploader do not even changed the copyright message

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

These files are a commercial product and should NOT be treated as freeware.
These files may not be copied (other than for backup purposes), transmitted or passed to third parties or altered in any way without the prior permission of the publisher. Any breach of the aforementioned copyright will result in the full force of law being brought to bear on those responsible.
All rights reserved - AlphaSim 2006
WWW.ALPHASIM.CO.UK (http://WWW.ALPHASIM.CO.UK)

best regards
Thomas

[Blackbird686]

There are people looking into this, who have connections with Alphasim/Virtavia as we speak. The guy who uploaded the file to Flightsim put his name on the posting, which is strange... I hope it is just an honest mistake on his part and not malicious in any way. I'm a bit surprised that the admins at Flightsim didn't catch it.

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[Txmmy83]

There are people looking into this, who have connections with Alphasim/Virtavia as we speak. The guy who uploaded the file to Flightsim put his name on the posting, which is strange... I hope it is just an honest mistake on his part and not malicious in any way. I'm a bit surprised that the admins at Flightsim didn't catch it.

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I also Surprised that it was not caught and removed
since I have informed them about the file yesterday evening in an mail send from my iPad

I dont think that the uploader uses his real name!

Best Regards
Thomas

[Blackbird686]

I was just over at Flightsim and the file in question has been removed.

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[SgtT]

I also emailed them this morning and got a response that they removed the file.

When I had firsted emailed I recieved an automated notice to confim that my email wasn't spam. Then recevied the email stating it would be removed right away. I thought the webmaster responded quickly to my email.

T.

[HorusJ]

This is news to me(unless I'm late to the party),Alphasim has set free a couple of swingers,F-111 and B-1B.:salute:

[OBIO]

I just checked the Alphasim/Virtavia freeware page...and the B-1-B and the F-111 are both on there. Yahoooo! Finally get to fly two of the sexiest jet planes ever built.

OBIO

[SgtT]

I just downloaded both a big thank you to Virtavia!

[rayrey10]

Good thing I bought the B-1B a couple months ago! :banghead: :bump:

I don't mind though. I have also taken alot of freeware from them.

[Ferry_vO]

I've had the F-111 for a long time but the Bone is new to me! Great fun! :applause:

Desert scheme by Frank Safranek:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Bone1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Bone2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Bone3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Bone4.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/Bone5.jpg

[Wing_Z]

Interesting... the F-111 crashed my sim.
I think it is an effect file.
Nice B one

[AndyG43]

Stacks of repaints for the Aardvark over at Flightsim; search "Barry Magann" or "Karol Chlebowski"for Aussie repaints, and good ol' Zsolt (Beleznay) for a very nice 48 TFW repaint.

Also check out fxpiggb4.zip (also by Karol Chlebowski) for a totally amazing cockpit upgrade and f14ge110.zip by Christoffer Petersen for an amazing soundset; I know it is for the later engine type used by the Tomcat, but it seemed appropriate & definitely adds to the experience. :jump:

[ian elliot]

The F-111 is a blast, im really loving this beast, thanks Virtavia guys :icon29:
on top of Andys recommendations, Gregory Paul's done quite a few Upper Heyford repaints which ive installed already and i really like.
cheers ian

[Blackbird686]

There is also a panel upgrade for both FS9 and FSX versions of the F-111 By Alphasim, called "Pig Hud Project". It gives you a very immersive 2D and VC as well as "shootable" missiles, drop-able bombs...etc. Effects included in the package as well as sounds. Just search "pig hud" over at Flightsim, there are several versions for each sim.

BTW, Barry Magann's repaints for the F-111 are excellent, IMO.

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[awj112]

Good thing I bought the B-1B a couple months ago! :banghead: :bump:

I don't mind though. I have also taken alot of freeware from them.

<sigh> Yeah, this.

If you don't have them, I recommend picking up the MAIW B-1 AI packages (Dyess and Elsworth). Give your Bone some playmates.

[rayrey10]

Thanks, awj112! I'll check it out.

[Tom Clayton]

I'm glad they included the "Sar of Abilene." I used to watch that one fly when I was there. She was the first operational bird delivered, but now she's a gate guard at Dyess.

[Flyboy208]

Man, that panel/HUD mod for the Aardark is amazing ! Mike :applause:

[racartron]

Man, that panel/HUD mod for the Aardark is amazing ! Mike :applause:

I agree 100%+ Without it the bird was pretty much useless in fsX. Now she flies like a Pig:ichile:

[Wing_Z]

Also check out fxpiggb4.zip (also by Karol Chlebowski) for a totally amazing cockpit upgrade

There is also a panel upgrade for both FS9 and FSX versions of the F-111 By Alphasim, called "Pig Hud Project".

I agree 100%+ Without it the bird was pretty much useless in fsX. Now she flies like a Pig
I am confused... are these the same thing, and are they for FS2004?

[Flyboy208]

Charl, the panel mod - search for "Pig Hud " @ Flightsim was made for FSX but works just fine in FS9 ... easy installation as well ... You just need to have the original Alpasim aircraft installed in the sim ...

FSX Alphasim F-111 Aardvark HUD

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Name: fxpiggb5.zip Size: 35,806,007 Date: 05-25-2010 Downloads: 1,995
FSX Alphasim F-111 Aardvark HUD. Navigation/Situation awareness cockpit. revision 5 upgrade, complete package. New items: fantastic flares 4 options, missiles, RADAR better panel integration, 2 instruments, sound, improved texture. Massive amount of digital data. Must have Alphasim F-111 Aardvark to build up this complete and separate F-111. Exceptional capability cockpit with massive amount of digital data. Comprising: Pilot, WSO and virtual panels. Dual role air to air ground mapping RADAR with target lock up and script on radar and HUD to enable precise intercepts in all weather day or night. Three MFD with 19 selectable pages of data. RADAR and three GPS type moving maps. 16 Nearest airports page with full city names and ICAO entry capable displays in HUD. Clipboard, autopilot, autothrottle and TFR. Enhanced HUD is selectable in all views including ten camera views. All data clearly readable size. Aircraft carrier capable. Effects: bombs, missiles, flares, dump and burn, exhaust trail. Detailed 48 page flight manual plus docs folder. Configuration ensures crisp and extremely precise controlled flight even down to 10 feet AGL. By Karol Chlebowski.


Mike :salute:

[Wing_Z]

Thanks Mike, I got it!
It's a goodie alright, I've spent a happy hour bombing, rocketing, flaring and seeing what's on the radar...
Also cured my CTD with the stock effects.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h200/CHARL_photos/SOH/F111F1.jpg

[Blackbird686]

I am confused... are these the same thing, and are they for FS2004?

There were several versions that Karol did for the ALPHA F-111, I am using 2 seperate versions, both listed as FSX panel mods but they do work fine in FS9. I believe fxpiggb5.zip has a revamped soundset by Chris Peterson, really makes the "Pig" roar. The version fxpiggb4.zip has a unique radar pop-up that for some reason I can't get to show up in FS9, but it works in FSX.

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