Mirage IIIB about to land....on your PC

[Cleartheprop]

BeeGee has posted a video on Youtube, showing the incoming Mirage IIIB by Restauravia. High Quality freeware aircraft!

http://youtu.be/I_KI0ohUSg4

[StormILM]

Ahhhh, great news. Been waiting patiently for this one!

[jetstreamsky]

Another superb cockpit

[FentiFlier1]

Shaking the dribble off my face right now

[DagR]

Superb!!


Best
DagR

[ZsoltB]

But,when will be available??? :icon_lol:

[aeronca1]

Real nice! Another two-seater to add to my collection.

[Firekitten]

Stupid question... but why is the frame of the cockpit translucent? *curious*

[FentiFlier1]

Stupid question... but why is the frame of the cockpit translucent? *curious*


That's most probably an option available via a clickspot, a bit like on the freeware Etendard IV.

[Cleartheprop]

Stupid question... but why is the frame of the cockpit translucent? *curious*
I think its like the Mystere IV from Restauravia : there should be some clickable area on the windshield frame which makes the frame transparent in order to make formation flight easier. But you can fly formation without using this feature of course.
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[Firekitten]

a very thoughtful feature... at first I thought it was an attempt to simulate the wider field of view given by two eyes vs one camera where things can sometimes seem a little translucent through combined perspective... either way, useful.

[findus]

Congratulations for this marvelous project !!!!

[Sundog]

There's a problem with the video....it's too short!

I forgot about this project, it's nice to see it's progressed so far. I'm definitely looking forward to this release. Thanks for the preview. :)

[Flyboy208]

Exceptional news .... love this delta winged French beauty ! Mike :applause:

[sparouty]

a very thoughtful feature... at first I thought it was an attempt to simulate the wider field of view given by two eyes vs one camera where things can sometimes seem a little translucent through combined perspective... either way, useful.

Hi,
You were right! when working on Fouga Zephyr and EtendardIVM, the feedback we had from our former (real-life) pilots was that the field of view was better in the real life : for instance pilots never loose the FLOLS 's meatball view. The reason is certainly mainly due to binocular effect vs single camera but also to the way brain works in a real 3D environment vs false 3D like FSX...
As a work around we decided to use transparency feature which according to our pilots, gives good results!!
But it is optionnal, you can keep everything solid!

Regards
Sylvain

[fsafranek]

Looking forward to this one very much. Not only because I like the old analog gauges but also due to the number of possible repaints. At the beginning of their service life, the IIIB's were delivered to the individual fighter squadrons, prior to being assigned to the then newly created training squadron ECT 02/002 "Côte d'Or" in 1966. At the start of the video the leader is from ECT 02/002 while the one we see the most is from EC 02/013 "Alpes". In addition to all the French fighter unit schemes it wore this will be a great canvas for the IIIBZ in SAAF colors and the IIIBJ in IAF colors.
:ernae:

[Python231]

Finnaly!!!!!

[daisan]

It looks really nice!

[Naismith]

Finnaly!!!!!
No I think it's from France not Finland. :kilroy:

[dougal]

Very nice indeed. As is that scenery. Is it FranceVFR Corsica?

[FentiFlier1]

No I think it's from France not Finland. :kilroy:

And Finland is actually one of the rare countries that France did not manage to the flog the Mirage to :icon_lol:

[Ian Warren]

It dose look a goodie , that video , i recall a very similar real world vid with the Swiss air force 50 series i believe .. looks brilliant :cool:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[William Njurmi]

And Finland is actually one of the rare countries that France did not manage to the flog the Mirage to :icon_lol:
It was close though, after evaluation flights it was the pilot´s choice. But, it was too expensive and the politics got involved. Our pilots finally got their will through with the F/A-18.

[fsafranek]

Very nice indeed. As is that scenery. Is it FranceVFR Corsica?
I don't think so. They didn't take off from Zara and the island isn't that wide (based on how far away the scenery mountain ranges appear). This must be some scenery of the Alps perhaps?
:ernae:

[Mach3DS]

I would like to get my hands on that scenery, once we find out which it is! :)

[Lawman]

My guess is that the scenery is both of the "Rhône-Alpes"-packages from FranceVFR.

[fsafranek]

Very soon. I've been given permission to say a few words on my website.

http://www.mirage4fs.com/preview30.html
:ernae:

[Christoph_T]

Wow I am so excited.
Can't wait to get my hands on this aircraft.
Nice to see that we get some more french fighters for the sim:jump:

[hschuit]

Frank, thank you for sharing, what a fantastic project, a big hand for the Restauravia guys :applause:

[Daube]

Thanks a lot Franck for this preview !
The virtual cockpit front and back seats views seem fantastic !

[Barfly]

That is impressive! Should tide people over until the M2M Mirage 2000C comes out... then be a nice partner with it. It's nice to know pilots of the real thing helped refine the flight model!

[dougal]

There are some incredibly talented folk amoung the flightsim community. And to give this stuff away is an outstanding contribution;-)
Thank you in anticipation;-)

[Christoph_T]

That is impressive! Should tide people over until the M2M Mirage 2000C comes out... then be a nice partner with it. It's nice to know pilots of the real thing helped refine the flight model!

Don't forget the Mirage from Mark Harper!
His aircraft is maybe the one with the most flightours in my sim.

[Barfly]

Is that the Skysim Mirage? Is it for sale anywhere at this point?

[Christoph_T]

Is that the Skysim Mirage? Is it for sale anywhere at this point?

As far as I know, you can't purchase it at the moment.
But he is working on an updated version.
For more information you can visit his homepage: http://mark-harper.co.uk/

Christoph

[fsafranek]

Is that the Skysim Mirage? Is it for sale anywhere at this point?
Sadly it isn't. A rework based on canard equipped versions was started but got sidetracked when he was hired by Aerosoft to do some work for them. That will be finished in a couple months so hopefully he will get back on the Mirage and other projects.

Restauravia have plans to make a IIIC and IIIE following the IIIB.
:ernae:

[ST0RM]

I'd like to see this evolve into a Kfir.

-Jeff

[DaveKDEN]

I'd like to see this evolve into a Kfir.

-Jeff

I second that! :applause:

[Python231]

I second that! :applause:

Yes please!! I lived in Sri Lanka until i was 6 and then moved to New Zealand. And every time we go there for holiday I just love seeing those Mig 27 and kfir's roar past :salute:

[findus]

Wow!
Again I can only state my admiration for the dedication and generosity of the people involved in this and similar projects.
In my opinion, this is a remarkable example of the spirit, that keeps the flightsim community alive and going onwards.

[Cleartheprop]

Released : http://restauravia.fr/html/creations_fsx.html

[StormILM]

Released : http://restauravia.fr/html/creations_fsx.html

Downloading now!
:jump:

[Python231]

I was on a hourly stroll through the forums and....THIS!
Im supposed to be doing homework but im soo download it right know lol

Thanks to everyone who committed themselves to this amazing add on and thanks to Resturavia for giving it for free!

[StormILM]

Quick test flight, IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

Posting a separate screens thread now

[ZsoltB]

Released : http://restauravia.fr/html/creations_fsx.html


Where???

[jeansy]

Where???

here> http://restauravia.fr/fichiers_zip/restauravia_M3B_v1.zip

[ZsoltB]

Thank you!!!!

http://forums.eagle.ru/images/smilies/joystick.gif

[ZsoltB]

But no AB!!! :isadizzy: :icon30:

[cajj1]

But no AB!!! :isadizzy: :icon30:

I'm at work and not able to check but according to the documentation there is an afterburner. See page 32 of the English manual, particularly the bit highlighted in red "For the afterburner to work, BP fuel pumps switches must be ON!"

[Dimus]

This looks great, Restauravia products are always top notch and at the right price!

Does anyone know if the cockpit can be shared online? It would make for a great jet trainer.

[FentiFlier1]

Amazing!
This is absolutely fun-tastic to fly. Restauravia have done a great job. :salute::medals:

[bmd]

This looks great, Restauravia products are always top notch and at the right price!

Does anyone know if the cockpit can be shared online? It would make for a great jet trainer.

Hello,

Thank for your kind word about the Mirage IIB. I have ask your question to the team's members since I have myself no experience with multiplayer session.

Have a good day

Benooit

[bmd]

Very soon. I've been given permission to say a few words on my website.

http://www.mirage4fs.com/preview30.html
:ernae:


Hello Frank,

Thank for your help and your kind words abut thhe Mirage IIB. Your web site is one of my favorite.

Have a good day

Benoit

[bmd]

here> http://restauravia.fr/fichiers_zip/restauravia_M3B_v1.zip

Hello,

Thank for giving the link to download the Mirage IIB. I am a little bit late in the support duty LOL

Have a good day

Benoit

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img577/6128/vglap03.jpg

[fsafranek]

http://imageshack.us/a/img577/6128/vglap03.jpg
That was quick. I got an email from Andre in the middle of the night telling me it was now available to the public. I'm still downloading the paint kit and you've already got one finished. Oh wait, you're in the same time zone; eight hours jump. :applause: Looks geat in that lineup.

...

After looking at the image some more let me change my comment. The Restauravia version is the camouflaged bird. The three bare metal IIIB's are the AI model by Mike Pearson. I can tell by the ladder he used in the front position.
:ernae:

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img267/557/lfso.jpg

[bmd]

This looks great, Restauravia products are always top notch and at the right price!

Does anyone know if the cockpit can be shared online? It would make for a great jet trainer.

Hello,

Andre Chancel give me the answer. Yes you can share the cockpit but you should use the multiplayer version of the Mirage IIIB

Have a good day

Benoit

[fsafranek]

Very nice indeed. As is that scenery. Is it FranceVFR Corsica?
I finally have the answer for you. The video by BeeGee is performed on the French Alps near the Mont Blanc, with a payware photo-realistic scenery of France VFR (Rhone-Alpes PhotoHD). I think someone else suggested that but it is now confirmed. Sorry that took so long.
:ernae:

[hae5904]

Repeating a post I made in the official release thread of the Mirage IIIB:

Mirage IIIBJ of 119 Sqn in 1968

http://imageshack.us/a/img543/1285/m3bjj.jpg

:salute:

[ZsoltB]

Repeating a post I made in the official release thread of the Mirage IIIB:

Mirage IIIBJ of 119 Sqn in 1968

http://imageshack.us/a/img543/1285/m3bjj.jpg

:salute:

Great!!!!
:icon_eek:

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img713/7386/69482865.jpg

[SADT]

http://imageshack.us/a/img713/7386/69482865.jpg


Nice, I like it. Let me know when you release it. :-)

Craig.

[fsafranek]

But no AB!!! :isadizzy: :icon30:

If you are talking about the effect of the AB then make sure the fuel pumps switches are on. (Item 3 on page 11). Look in the exhaust pipe at idle and then in AB. There is a lot of flame in there. Then look at the airspeed and fuel quantity gauges. The AB is working."

If you are talking about a visual effect then there is an issue. I asked Restauravia about this.


The response from one of the pilots...

"When it is the day, so we doesn't see the afterburner flame.
But when it is night, the flame is out of the rear and we can see the flame.
I do not know if André will made a correction, but the team is looking for a solution for the flamme by night."

The response from the modeler...

"We discussed this issue with MirageIII pilots: "On the MirageIII the flames of PC are not visible outside by day. By night against the PC spits out a 6 or 7 meters long blue light cone streaked with beautifull orange rings ionization ". Our model is correct by day, a little less at night !"
So there you have it. In the meantime perhaps try adopting the AB from the Skysim Mirage IIIE for night time.

[ZsoltB]

SAAF

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/4420/72858509.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img442/6976/93865401.jpg

[ZsoltB]

If you are talking about the effect of the AB then make sure the fuel pumps switches are on. (Item 3 on page 11). Look in the exhaust pipe at idle and then in AB. There is a lot of flame in there. Then look at the airspeed and fuel quantity gauges. The AB is working."

If you are talking about a visual effect then there is an issue. I asked Restauravia about this.


So there you have it. In the meantime perhaps try adopting the AB from the Skysim Mirage IIIE for night time.


Hi Frank,

Yes it works in full AB function
But sadly missing in the flame plume! :icon30: <---------- ?

Zsolt

[StormILM]

Hows this for a AB flame plume added in?


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It's easy to add and doesn't seem to interfere with the lights so far in quick testing. Will test further to make sure. If anyone's interested, I'll show how to add this. It is possible to layer two flame plumes to widen the effect out a bit retaining the overall effect visual seen here.

[ZsoltB]

Hows this for a AB flame plume added in?


871068710587104

It's easy to add and doesn't seem to interfere with the lights so far in quick testing. Will test further to make sure. If anyone's interested, I'll show how to add this. It is possible to layer two flame plumes to widen the effect out a bit retaining the overall effect visual seen here.

Yes!

I love it!
I am very interested!

It would be nice also 3D shockwave lighting effects too!

Thank you!!!
Zsolt

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img198/32/39396636.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img838/8048/92350492.jpg

[hschuit]

Yes!

I love it!
I am very interested!

It would be nice also 3D shockwave lighting effects too!

Thank you!!!
Zsolt

Many thanks to the RESTAURAVIA team for this fantastic jet :salute::salute::salute:

Shockwave landing light Aircraft.cfg entry:

light.2 = 5, 18.20, 0.00, -2.25, fx_shockwave_landing_light_small_old

[Lawman]

Love the jet and the repaints look fantastic:guinness:. Any repainter willing to do a IIIBL (Lebanese AF):engel016:? I love planes from more "obscure" countries.

[ZsoltB]

Many thanks to the RESTAURAVIA team for this fantastic jet :salute::salute::salute:

Shockwave landing light Aircraft.cfg entry:

light.2 = 5, 18.20, 0.00, -2.25, fx_shockwave_landing_light_small_old

Thanks!

The tail flashing light, you know something?

:mixedsmi:

[hschuit]

Thanks!

The tail flashing light, you know something?

:mixedsmi:

Sure, actually the tail (and wing position) lights are embedded in the MDL file and use these FX files:

Steady tail light = fx_MIIIB_FixeOrange.fx
Flashing orange tail light = fx_MIIIB_CliOrange.fx
Flashing white tail light = fx_MIIIB_CliBlanc.fx

So, if you want to use alternative light FX, I guess you can make a copy of another light FX, then rename it to the FX name used in the MDL file, for example:

rename a copy of fx_shockwave_strobe_sm.fx -> fx_MIIIB_CliBlanc.fx
replace the RESTAURAVIA fx_MIIIB_CliBlanc.fx with your new version.

Alternatively, you can open the MDL file with a hex editor and rename the FX names there.

[StormILM]

Yes!

I love it!
I am very interested!

It would be nice also 3D shockwave lighting effects too!

Thank you!!!
Zsolt

Zsolt, when I get done testing, I will send you a test copy by email and if it checks out on your system (if it works correctly), I will post it here.

[ZsoltB]

Zsolt, when I get done testing, I will send you a test copy by email and if it checks out on your system (if it works correctly), I will post it here.


Hello,

Ok thanks!
Meanwhile, I will examine the possibilities.....:icon30:

Zsolt

[ZsoltB]

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/7838/51155070.jpg

[Dumonceau]

http://imageshack.us/a/img28/7838/51155070.jpg

Zsolt, sorry to go OT, but where did you find that Belgian Alphajet and the paint for it??

[ZsoltB]

This part of the scenery (LFBC)