Freeware F-111 vs Payware?

[Navy Chief]

I believe there is a freeware F-111, as I have seen many mods listed on AVSIM. I am curious how it compares to the Payware model?

NC

[WarHorse47]

Hi Chief.

This (https://sites.google.com/site/shess0757/f-111-comparison) might get you part of the answer. And you might want to look around Steve's site for more insight on his package.

I have all except the Just Flight version. Each has its pros and cons as expected and all are good.

IMO the freeware is a little outdated by FSX standards, but Steve continues to make improvements. If you are looking for a variety of skins, then the Virtavia or the Just Flight are a good bet. And if I remember correctly (its been awhile since I flew any of these) the FSX.com version requires a manual startup, meaning Ctrl-E will not work as with the others.

:ernaehrung004:

[YoYo]

I believe there is a freeware F-111, as I have seen many mods listed on AVSIM. I am curious how it compares to the Payware model?

NC

For me for sure F-111E of GKS is on the top:

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad52/rafikst/F-111%20Aardvark/F-111_fsx_21_zps7a8cf9e0.jpg~original

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad52/rafikst/F-111%20Aardvark/F-111_fsx_30_zps277e1829.jpg~original

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad52/rafikst/F-111%20Aardvark/F-111_GKS_8_zpsafa99e45.jpg~original

http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad52/rafikst/F-111%20Aardvark/F-111_fsx_29_zpsd00d9cf5.jpg~original

... but I havent this model of Virtavia. Im happy user of this from GKS : ) . Very good 3D model, very good textures, VC modeling, some of systems but it isnt hardcore machine as system management. Quite good. Check this videos: http://www.f111-fsx.com/index.php/buyers-guide-compare-autos/1242-faq .

Nice free model is here: http://www.rikoooo.com/en/downloads/viewdownload/51/669 .

[Navy Chief]

Hi Chief.

This (https://sites.google.com/site/shess0757/f-111-comparison) might get you part of the answer. And you might want to look around Steve's site for more insight on his package.

I have all except the Just Flight version. Each has its pros and cons as expected and all are good.

IMO the freeware is a little outdated by FSX standards, but Steve continues to make improvements. If you are looking for a variety of skins, then the Virtavia or the Just Flight are a good bet. And if I remember correctly (its been awhile since I flew any of these) the FSX.com version requires a manual startup, meaning Ctrl-E will not work as with the others.

:ernaehrung004:

The SHRS model sure does get great marks, and it's free! The GKS model is out of my price range, unfortunately......NC

[Ferry_vO]

IMO the freeware is a little outdated by FSX standards,

That's because it's the old Fs9 Alphasim F-111; if you are looking for a native FsX model, payware is the only option.

And all three companies have different models, so that may be something to look at before yuo make a choice. GKS does the E model, JF the A and C models, while Virtavia has the C ,E, F, G, EF, and FB models included.

[dhazelgrove]

That's because it's the old Fs9 Alphasim F-111; if you are looking for a native FsX model, payware is the only option.

And all three companies have different models, so that may be something to look at before yuo make a choice. GKS does the E model, JF the A and C models, while Virtavia has the C ,E, F, G, EF, and FB models included.

.....but if you had to pick just one.....?

Dave

[Ferry_vO]

.....but if you had to pick just one.....?


I picked the Virtavia model, because it was on sale at PC aviator at the time.. ;)

The JF model has a free demo which I tried, and it's not bad but not much better than the Virtavia offering IMHO. The GKS model I only know from screenshots.

[Ferry_vO]

In case you haven't made a decision yet, the GKS model is now 50% off at Simmarket. (Both packages!)

[Daube]

In case you haven't made a decision yet, the GKS model is now 50% off at Simmarket. (Both packages!)

Thanks for that notification !!

[Ferry_vO]

Thanks for that notification !!

No problem; but to make things more complex, the Virtavia F-111 is 50% off at PC Aviator.. ;)

[Daube]

I'm not found of Virtavia products, so the choice was easy for me :)
Just got the GKS.
Now to see if I can install it into P3D...

[ZsoltB]

All three models I use it (JF,GKS,Virtavia), but the best Virtavia

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/11/30/oAKhs.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/11/30/2gl9.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/11/30/PV6at.jpg

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/11/30/ywd4.jpg

[paul day]

Hi Zsolt
Is the repaint for the EF-111A Raven available to download because there are not many repaints for that model.

Regards Paul Day.

[dhazelgrove]

Comparison is normally to be avoided, but here are the GKS and Virtavia offerings in similar positions:

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/11/30/u9NAQ.jpg
GKS

http://www.fsfiles.org/flightsimshotsv2/images/2013/11/30/8ibFq.jpg
Virtavia


The GKS definitely looks more 'worn'.

Dave