Classic British Flight Sim

I don't know if you guys are aware of this aircraft model for FS9 and FSX - but I got it a couple of days ago and it nearly blew my socks off!

I was mightily impressed in FSX - there's no comparison with any other Sabres I've had in FS, free or payware - it is that good. The F version is modelled, too.

Strongly recommended:

http://sectionf8.com/

J0hn


EDIT: I see it's been out a while in FS9 - well it is worth mentioning again! and in FSX, too!

Hadn't realised the FSX version was out and about. I'll grab that, cheers. The FS9 one was a favourite (in FSX).

Aaahhh... Just been back there and realised it's still not the FSX native one yet, but still the FS9 with the FSX fix files. BUT... As I mentioned, it's still the dog's danglies of Sabres and well worth triple the asking price.

A question for those more knowledgeable than myself. Would this Sabre be the right type for RAF repaints? I know some of the later Jever Sabres had the hard wing (the 6-3 wing?) so this wouldn't work, but is it the right version for ANY RAF repaints?

Yes, the Section F-8 Sabre is the same (minus the engine) as the Canadair F Mk.4 that was put into RAF service. The default package comes with one or two RAF repaints.

Thanks Chris, may explore this a little further!

Here you go Andy:

Canadair Sabre F.4, XD779 'A' , flown by Squadron Leader L.G.Rennie Turner, Commanding Officer of 92 Squadron, Linton-on-Ouse, 1955.

There, that should do it..

Actually this is a significant updated model ( mind you, still for FS9 but 'compatible' with FSX ) featuring the '6-3' hardwing and many upgrades to the current F-86 model including a full 3D radio set in the VC. It also differs from the current model in that it is completely handpainted now so the package will also feature a repaint kit with countless PSD layers to work with. On top of that, for the Canadair F.4 you can opt for a more or less genuine looking RAF pilot chappy wearing a 1950's/60's RAF Mk.1A 'Bone Dome' with G-Type cloth flying helmet, M-Type O2 mask, and Mk.4B Life Preserver ( as seen in these shots and me avatar )

Sorry to say though that this update is not available yet...

While almost finished a lot of other stuff got in the way, like our first Maam-Sim native FSX model, but i hope to squeeze the finishing touch and upload in between sooner or later anyway. Goes without saying that a native FSX version of our Sabre puppy will also be released, come hell or highwater...

Cheers,
Jan

Hi Jan

Can you please reduce the pics to 800 x 600

Thanks

Very nice Jan (even if it upset Garry a bit) - I've got a few ideas to work on, but the 6-3 wing opens up a whole raft of possibilities.

Hope to have one or two ready by the weekens though, so atch this space!

Hi Andy

Not upsetting me ....Forum rules........even fails to dispay on my PC properly

Sorry Garry, couldn't resist.