Fouga is out

**dvj** · January 28th, 2022, 09:40

Found this hiding in the Marketplace. Very nice.

**dvj** · January 28th, 2022, 10:01

**Akatsuki** · January 28th, 2022, 10:31

How is the cockpit? Care to share a screenshot?

**dvj** · January 28th, 2022, 11:01

Originally Posted by Josquin

How is the cockpit? Care to share a screenshot?

I just closed MSFS, but here is a review that shows the pit. It's very good, but at times a bit dark. Many, many functional click spots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUhGIBZWufI

**StormILM** · January 28th, 2022, 14:32

The model is very nice on every level, a good bit of systems and animation functionality, flies very well. The sound is superb, I can attest having seen and heard the type up close. Nicely priced as well.

**DennyA** · January 28th, 2022, 14:59

Have you guys tried the freeware Fouga by Restauravia? It's really nice, and wondering if the Azurepoly version is different enough to justify a purchase if you're not a hardcore Fouga fan?

http://restauravia.fr/html/msfs.html

**StormILM** · January 28th, 2022, 15:36

Originally Posted by DennyA

Have you guys tried the freeware Fouga by Restauravia? It's really nice, and wondering if the Azurepoly version is different enough to justify a purchase if you're not a hardcore Fouga fan?

http://restauravia.fr/html/msfs.html

The Azurepoly version is nicer in a number of ways. The only thing I am wondering about is if this new version is a bit overpowered? It is certainly faster & accelerates quicker than the freeware version. Otherwise, it's super nice.

***ColoKent*** · January 28th, 2022, 15:54

Bryant, I've been DYING for this one, but I HATE buying anything from the MS Marketplace. Did you get a paintkit with it? AzurPoly said they would be including one. I'm hoping it ends up on Simmarket...I'd rather buy it there.

Kent

**dvj** · January 28th, 2022, 16:08

Originally Posted by DennyA

Have you guys tried the freeware Fouga by Restauravia? It's really nice, and wondering if the Azurepoly version is different enough to justify a purchase if you're not a hardcore Fouga fan?http://restauravia.fr/html/msfs.html

If you are on a strict budget for this stuff, I'd certantly recommend the freeware from restrauravia. I do really like what Azurepoly has done with this one.

**StormILM** · January 28th, 2022, 19:06

Originally Posted by ColoKent

Bryant, I've been DYING for this one, but I HATE buying anything from the MS Marketplace. Did you get a paintkit with it? AzurPoly said they would be including one. I'm hoping it ends up on Simmarket...I'd rather buy it there.

Kent

Kent, I just got done looking, I did not find a paint kit in the files that were automatically downloaded from MSMP, I also checked the Dev's site, didn't see anything there either. I guess it is possible they will be releasing it later. It's a sharp model, glad to have it. Yeah, they should be adding it to Simmarket pretty soon.

**LostPilot** · January 28th, 2022, 20:27

AzurPoly says this'll be coming to SimMarket eventually. I wish they had an ETA. I hate the Marketplace but this looks phenomenal. I have the freeware and enjoy it, but this looks to be next level. I might have to go for it.

***jankees*** · January 29th, 2022, 03:36

Originally Posted by LostPilot

AzurPoly says this'll be coming to SimMarket eventually. I wish they had an ETA. I hate the Marketplace but this looks phenomenal. I have the freeware and enjoy it, but this looks to be next level. I might have to go for it.

can anyone elaborate on the advantages of this one over the Restauravia freeware, which I happen to like a lot?
And indeed, the marketplace is also not my favourite shop..

**hangarrat101** · January 29th, 2022, 05:56

I have both but have only had one brief spin in this aircraft. Modelling is very good, in line with what you'd expect from MSFS-native payware and several notches above Restauravia, however I think the Restauravia flight model seems to be more convincing. This one seems very overpowered for a Magister, take-off and landing speeds seem very high, as does roll rate. Lovely model though!

**hangarrat101** · January 29th, 2022, 05:59

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Iqm3lD8rw

Here's a good review

**collensr** · January 29th, 2022, 06:21

Originally Posted by hangarrat101

I have both but have only had one brief spin in this aircraft. Modelling is very good, in line with what you'd expect from MSFS-native payware and several notches above Restauravia, however I think the Restauravia flight model seems to be more convincing. This one seems very overpowered for a Magister, take-off and landing speeds seem very high, as does roll rate. Lovely model though!

How would you compare the quality of the sound between the two? This aircraft had a very distinctive engine note particulalry when taxiing.

**dvj** · January 29th, 2022, 06:53

Originally Posted by collensr

How would you compare the quality of the sound between the two? This aircraft had a very distinctive engine note particulalry when taxiing.

Purely qualitative on my part, the sound of the AP model is superior overall to the freeware. It has some very nice tones on start up and throttle up. Lots of wind noise with air brake deployment. Landing and using the tail dragger to bleed air actually works. Having never ridden in one, or heard one in person, my opinion does not matter much. I do not know how accurate the flight model is. Noted the trim sims really sensitive. For the price, the payware has wonderful detail throughout and appears to be very bug free at launch. This is like a decison between the freeware Optica and the payware Orbx Optica. Both are nice.

**zetar** · January 31st, 2022, 00:12

Great free model used since dec 2021...

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**collensr** · February 4th, 2022, 15:10

I really like the payware Magister but not seen any repaints for her yet. Some German air force camo's would be nice....

**zetar** · February 5th, 2022, 01:45

Originally Posted by collensr

I really like the payware Magister but not seen any repaints for her yet. Some German air force camo's would be nice....

I saw the searched texture with the free model.

**SeanTK** · February 5th, 2022, 08:00

Originally Posted by zetar

I saw the searched texture with the free model.

This thread is about the payware model which is visually superior, however Restauravia's is good too.

***ColoKent*** · February 11th, 2022, 09:31

And the AzurPoly Fouga is now available on Simmarket...flies nice.

Kent

**collensr** · February 11th, 2022, 12:40

patch out tonight in market place / content manager also

**collensr** · February 22nd, 2022, 14:00

New German silver markings out on .to

**DennyA** · April 10th, 2022, 20:13

Okay, I remarked uptopic that I wasn't interested enough in this particular plane to buy a payware version when the excellent (for freeware) Restauravia version exists.

Then it went on sale this week on the Marketplace for $12.49. I had $10 in credit from Bing Rewards, so what the heck, for $2.49...

WOW. What a beautifully rendered model. The cockpit looks nice but the exterior detail's just wonderful. Sound's really nice.

As this is written (April 10, 2022) it's $12.49 on the MS Marketplace, and you can download an add-on from the Azurpoly website to enable weapons on the Marketplace model. Killer deal!