AlphaSim Hunter pics

[DaveB]

Hi Michael

I spent rather a lot of time in the Sea Vixen over it's months of development and since the final beta went gold, I've not been near it and can't see me doing so again until I feel another one of those 'flights of fancy' moments ;-) It's not that dislike it in anyway, more a case of overkill (for me personally) and I have to work that out of my system which takes time. Same with DG's Hunter, same with Rick's Meatbox and JP5. As for the ones I buy, I doubt if any have more than an hours flying time in total so would be good for the secondhand market

As for the Rapide.. I have many hundreds of hours in them on our VA and I've been in the real thing a few times too (though sadly, not in the office). ;-) Your mate who called it a tent with lawnmowers attached has absolutely no soul (and that's the polite version) but each to their own. I'll jump in a little single seat jet for a blast around Wales rather than jump off a tall building and only when I'm so bored I could scream.

As I type, I'm flying Moncton to Montreal at 265kias/FL150 in a Vickers Vanguard and having a great deal of fun doing so. Would I do the same in a jet fighter... only in the circumstances described above ;-)

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Paul K]

Depends how you define fast and small, I'm sure Dave B is having bundles of fun with the Sea Vixen, same era, same speed envelope, so is it the same feeling there ?....Best

Michael

Yes, for me, its the same. Anything single seat /pilot and nav, one or two engines, agile, fast...pointy shaped..

The thing is with me, after finding one VOR I need a reasonable period of self-congratulation before having to locate the next one. It all happens far too quickly in things like the Hunter, Lightning, Tonka etc. No time for 'Paul, it was the RAF's loss that day you failed the aircrew tests at Biggin Hill'.

Something like the Hustler or Victor is different because you are operating over greater distances with better endurance. You can space things out more...if you know what I mean. ;-)

[Trev Clark]

I have been in the back seat of a fast jet flown by Dave (FSX multiplayer function) and am not suprised he prefers the heavier stuff , on a more serious note , I fly 50's and 60's jets a lot. I cannot be bothered with anything current though.

[Michael davies]

Dave,

You should try building them mate, anything longer than two or three months and I panick that l'm missing something and chase after another interest bubble, I spend so much time making and testing that once finished I rarely keep or fly any after release, my hanger consists of default, a collection of AI and a hand full of current projects, though the Seaking always seem to dodge the delete key or back up folder, it doesnt get flown but its always in the hanger, odd how you hang on to somethings but release others at a whim.

Paul I know what you mean about VOR, more than two on the trot is a magnificent accomplishment, cripes throw in a DME and l'm cracking open the beers, having said that....just because its pointy and fast, you dont have to fly around with the thing fire walled . If you could manage nav aids at a better rate, would that alter your perception of small fast pointy things ?, which goes back to my previous preconceptions post, is it the plane genre itself or the baggage that comes with it that puts people off ?.

A nice little OT diversion, just shows what some people get from the game really.

Best

Michael

[Michael davies]

just an aimless observation as I transit between interest bubbles.

What a line I must remember that one Michael.

Sadly they still let me loose with thoughts like that on very big machinery LOL.

I was just idly curious as to what or why poeple opt to fly what they do.

Best

Michael

[DaveB]

Odd Michael but I always keep the Seaking too (and the Merlin for that matter) I think I've eventually narrowed my hangar down to the stuff I 'like to fly' (VA fleet) plus those with an RN connection. Unfortunately, not ALL those with an RN connection have been kept and all of those are payware :roll:

A couple of months before Christmas, I had a 'flight of fancy' moment and flew the Alpha F104 from SeaTac to McLeland Field at Mach2 and shortly after, flew the Alpha B1 from SeaTac to McLeland Field but other than the Sea Vixen.. that's been it. I've nothing against em.. just that they don't rock my boat. I DO like to have the best available but I couldn't fly em all day every day.. unless of course I was clever enough (and young enough) to fly the real thing :tab:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Garry Russell]

Good for if you're seeking out a chopper to fly Dave :roll:

Garry

[DaveB]

:o :o :o

Y E S..



ATB

DaveB :tab:

[Paul K]

If you could manage nav aids at a better rate, would that alter your perception of small fast pointy things ?, which goes back to my previous preconceptions post, is it the plane genre itself or the baggage that comes with it that puts people off ?.

Best

Michael

I think its a bit of both to be honest, Michael: too pointy to look at and too fast for finding directions. I honestly can't think of any fast military jet currently in service anywhere in the world that really interests me much. The Tomcat was probably the last one I really loved, but she has flown into aviation history now. The end of the Cold War has deprived us of some truly great aircraft. :-(

No disrespect whatsoever to those working hard at producing these wonderful models of course; I recognize genius when I see it. And I shall continue to fly Rick's Meteor too. I might have mentioned in another thread at some time, one of my most thrilling FS9 experiences was a Meatbox night instrument approach into Montreal, in the foulest winter weather ActiveSky could hurl at me. Quality entertainment that was!

[Trev Clark]

I work on the principle that the aircraft pre-dates me, then I will fly it.
Modern stuff (from the drawing board of the past 40 odd years) usually have a HUD that normally slows down FR's combined with a speed that normally causes blurry textures or stutters. The exception being helicopters, but even the latest ones are of little interest. The Hunter fits the bill, nothing is more satisfying than landing Dave G's Hunter and not scraping the jet pipe