Balzarog Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 That's a great point, one I think we tend to overlook because it just... it looks so sleek and modern, so high tech... but yea, that really was long time ago! Heck, it wasn't yesterday that they grounded the fleet either. Got to see it twice in one day, landing at CYVR, with huge vapor turbulent behind it's wings, nose down, coming in to land like some giant prehistoric robotic raptor bird... and then later that day, tiny little thing on the runway, eventually the afterburners kicked in, and then picked up some real speed and... climbing and climbing until it was out of earshot... and then out of sight. Vancouver was not a regular destination for the Concorde. Not even entirely sure why it came, think it was a charter for some cruise ship tour? That was in... mby 1998 ? Apparently it did come to Vancouver in September of 1998, and then again in Oct 1999. Also two flights in 1986 for the world Expo86 event. Kinda strange that they developed a working airliner to cruise at over Mach 2, just two decades after breaking the sound barrier for the first time... and today we have nothing like it. While the Concorde was, without a doubt a tech breakthrough, it really wasn’t very feasible for commercial service. It burned fuel like a forest fire, wasn’t allowed to land anywhere in the U.S. except a couple of airports because of the noise, cold carry only about 70 passengers, etc. I had the honor of touring on-board in 1974 or 1975, don’t remember exactly which year, at Boston airport when I was attending an airframe and powerplant school for the opportunity to take the FAA tests for Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificates. The most memorable thing was when I extended my arms to the side, and was able to touch both sides of the cabin without moving. This was of course, before the airplane was certified in the U.S. for service, and was on a “demo†tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Oh no doubt it's fuel to passenger ratio was horrific! And multiplied by the sudden scarcity of petroleum products during the oil crisies of the 1970's, pretty much spelled doom for Concorde. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970s_energy_crisis But it was amazing, beautiful, provided good service and a good safety record IMO. sure, there were few of them and one crashed, but the crash didn't happen because of the Concorde, but a part that fell off a DC-10 that cut the tires and ruptured the fuel tank. So while it could have been designed to be more robust for a tire burst, I think it's not so easy to simply dismiss it's safety record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 News: there is now a freeware DC-3 https://flightsim.to/file/29109/dc3-for-old-fashioned-flying-without-gps skip ahead to the 7 minute to see the interior of the plane, takeoff at 14 minutes for a short flight and landing at 20 minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagorandy Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Still hoping some company develops an Ercoupe 415-C - "Don't believe everything you see on the internet." - Abe Lincoln HP Pavilion Desktop i5-8400@2.8ghz, 16gb RAM, 1TB M.2 SSD, GTX1650 4GB, 300 MBPS internet, 31.5" curved monitor, Logitech yoke-throttle, Flt Vel trim wheel, TFRP rudder pedals, G/M IR headset, Extreme 3D Pro joystick, Wheel Stand Pro S Dlx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 That's a nice looking plane! I thought there was a similar one made by Lockheed, a mid or low wing single piston with bubble... but I must be wrong as nothing like it shows in searches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde !! https://www.justflight.com/product/dc-designs-concorde-microsoft-flight-simulator DC Designs’ Concorde can be purchased right now from Just Flight’s store for £27.99. US$39.99 Cockpit Truly 3D flight deck featuring virtually every switch, dial, knob and gauge from the real Concorde Instruments constructed in 3D with smooth animations Fully modelled forward passenger cabin with working doors and custom passenger sounds Interactive points for Ground Crew operations such as jetway, fuel truck, power truck, baggage loading and catering truck Crew figures in the virtual cockpit are coded to disappear when you occupy their seats Aircraft systems 3D modelled dials, ADI, 'whiskey' compass and other high-detail instruments designed to emulate the appearance of the real Concorde Fully operational fuel transfer and Centre of Gravity balance system, with all 138 lines, 64 pumps and 38 valves correctly represented Fully automated fuel transfer system for those who prefer a simpler life Weather radar, fully functional Flight Management Computer (CIVA INS will follow when Xbox can support the required gauges) Highly realistic flight model - Concorde will only reach Mach 2 and 60,000ft, efficiently enough to reach her destination, if flown correctly A full operations manual is included in the software and can also be downloaded here. https://fselite.net/content/dc-designs-concorde-has-taken-flight-and-is-available-for-msfs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Lockheed C-130 Hercules news! Ok nothing to get too excited about, but it does seem like there are two different C-130 projects going on right now for MSFS. There is apparently seemingly a C-130H (meaning the most numerous variant used for decades) being made by a guy named Kenny on Discord. Very little is known, and I can't even track down the name of the team, they have renamed or merged or something. I've no idea if it's for payware or freeware. They posted one screen, looked decent, of what appears to be a grey ANG C-130H. The textures didn't look super awesome, but that doesn't mean much because: repaint skins can improve that, also the screenshot didn't show closeup, so it might be much better texture than I can see in the screen. On the upside, the general geometry appears to be very much like the real item. A different project is being done by Milviz, who are an experienced FS developer with near 2 decades experience! The downside is... we know nothing beyond that they have stated they are making an RAF C-130 variant. Which variant? Who knows... it could be the C-130K that served the RAF for 5 decades until 2013 (basically an H model but with K designation for export), or the Hercules C.Mk 3 from 1978, or could be a modern C-130J Super Herc with fancy props and glass cockpit, that are being retired now to make way for the A-400M Atlas. Anyway, my favorite for MSFS is the H, as this is the basis for most Hercules flying all around the world for 5 decades and growing. Originally equiped with steamgauges, some had the HSI and ADI upgraded to computer color gauges, and the mounting of a GPS , while usually leaving the rest of the cockpit alone. Edit: it seems the Milviz appears to be a C-130J Super Hercules variant with 6 blade props and glass cockpit. Edited March 31, 2022 by Herc79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) Boeing 247D This is a vintage airliner, a little like a smaller DC-3 in that it uses aluminum construction, two big radials, tail dragger config... https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?24005-Wing42-Releases-Boeing-247D-For-MSFS-2020 https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?337536-Purchased-the-Boeing-247D-and-I-freaking-love-it Edited April 11, 2022 by Herc79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillimas Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Still hoping some company develops an Ercoupe 415-C - Like this one? https://www.brsimdesigns.com/ercoupe-415c/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagorandy Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 Yay!!!!!!!!! "Don't believe everything you see on the internet." - Abe Lincoln HP Pavilion Desktop i5-8400@2.8ghz, 16gb RAM, 1TB M.2 SSD, GTX1650 4GB, 300 MBPS internet, 31.5" curved monitor, Logitech yoke-throttle, Flt Vel trim wheel, TFRP rudder pedals, G/M IR headset, Extreme 3D Pro joystick, Wheel Stand Pro S Dlx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 That's a nice looking addon for an interesting plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagorandy Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Anyone deal with this British firm before - is my data safe to make the purchase? "Don't believe everything you see on the internet." - Abe Lincoln HP Pavilion Desktop i5-8400@2.8ghz, 16gb RAM, 1TB M.2 SSD, GTX1650 4GB, 300 MBPS internet, 31.5" curved monitor, Logitech yoke-throttle, Flt Vel trim wheel, TFRP rudder pedals, G/M IR headset, Extreme 3D Pro joystick, Wheel Stand Pro S Dlx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesNeilson Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 An ambitious project (seemingly) just getting started: https://redwing-copter.com/menu-1935/ Promising a great deal (perhaps too much), but having just bought the Boeing 247D, and idly thinking about reliving some old Imperial Airways routes (although they never had this aircraft), I'm intrigued by this... Even with a few recreated airports this could be a lot of fun. There's already a freeware Croydon Airport on flightsim.to. With a Le Bourget and Amsterdam Schiphol to go with it, that'd be a pretty good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Fully Agree to you . personally I prefer play with vintage planes than with computers flying ( even if in real I prefer to be in security in one of these computer flying(( when no bugs occuring)) .last times we can be happy with great vintages planes like DC-6- Elektra L10 and some others that was so lacking at FSMS begining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted April 13, 2022 Author Share Posted April 13, 2022 Those vintage sceneries look interesting.... does anyone know details about it? Specifically, many of the airport names they are developing, have giant modern airports today. Sooo.... does this product, when finished, overwrite those "current" airports with an old grass field and two buildings? Never to see the modern ones again? Or are they choosing an empty field close by, to put the "vintage" airport, while 747's fly by on approach? Or is it going to be a different .exe that if you click the Vintage one, you get just vintage airports, and after exting and clicking the normal flightsim.exe you get all the modern terrains? Just curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) Anyone deal with this British firm before - is my data safe to make the purchase? I can't speak to BRSIM Designs, the makers of the plane, the screens look impressive though. But it's sold through simmarket.com and they are big, like 10,000 products, they've been around a very long time. Meaning lots of repeat customers, they have something to lose if things don't go well. https://secure.simmarket.com/brsimdesigns-ercoupe-415c-msfs.phtml 20 Euros, not too bad! that's about $21.79 United States Dollars, according to a quick Giggle of the exchange rates. It's a German company: https://secure.simmarket.com/impressum.php Simmarket is the branding for the English website, but the actual legal name of the company is simflight gmbh, which I searched for "established": https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.simflight_gmbh.7c3d20f4db1788e2b5ad72bd93987a47.html Doing Business As: simFlight GmbH Company Description: simFlight GmbH is located in Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and is part of the Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Industry. simFlight GmbH has 12 total employees across all of its locations and generates $1.79 million in sales (USD). (Employees figure is modelled, Sales figure is estimated). Incorporated: 2007 This link suggests it's start in 1997. Which may be true, might have started as sole proprietor, and the incorporation date in the previous may have come much later as sales grew. https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/simflight Here's their sales policies: https://secure.simmarket.com/faq.php My conclusion is that they seem as trustworthy as any online retailer can be, at least on a quick surface check! Personally I wouldn't hesitate with them. Edited April 14, 2022 by Herc79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) Ignore the sounds, the video maker says he was using a mod that changes the sound volumes so you don't get a real idea what the product sounds like. Also, the real plane and this sim version do not use rudder peddals to steer on the ground, you steer using the yolk like a car! Pretty wild! Edited April 14, 2022 by Herc79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 Captainsim have released an incomplete C-130. Has no Herc soundpack, default King Air sound. Doesn't fly right. No gauges, no panel, no virtual cockpit, no cockpit at all. For $15 US. I can't recommend it. I'm now boycotting the company. See youtube videos about it. Also my thread below. https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/showthread.php?337690-incomplete-product-being-sold-cs-777-767-and-C-130&p=2181563#post2181563 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 McDonnel Douglas MD-82 FLY THE MADDOG X MSFS LEONARDO SOFTWARE HOUSE SRL EUR 75.00 https://secure.simmarket.com/leonardo-software-house-srl-fly-the-maddog-x-msfs.phtml https://www.flythemaddog.com/site/ The reviews seem to all be positive. This is a "Study level" product, meaning, it's not just "kick the tires, light the fires let's go flyin'!!!", but rather it represents enough to be of use to pilots wanting to get an MD-80 type rating, near all the buttons work as expected, flies right. The artistry in the cockpit and exterior model is top quality. About the only concern is the price, so this may not be for virtual pilots who don't need the realism or complexity... but for those that do love such things, you get a lot for the money even if it's a lot of money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) LOCKHEED L-1049 SUPER-CONSTELLATION https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUHFz3c3igde86uNOWhv7Q by RedWing Team https://redwing-copter.com/aircraft-l1049/ I know it's already been posted, but I realised now that the post didn't show the video, it didn't "pop!!!" and could get "lost" among fancier posts... and after seeing the CS Hercules fiasco (less than middle-ground freeware at payware prices?!?), I wish to promote teams that make great vintage planes for MSFS! Edited May 1, 2022 by Herc79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Wright Flyer (Kitty Hawk) Spirit of St. Louis, a collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum to bring the “Spirit of St. Louis,†to the 40th Anniversary Edition. Douglas DC-3 from Aeroplane Heaven Gee Bee R-2 DeHavilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, float amphibian Airbus A310-300 by Inibuilds (though not that "vintagey" looking, it's almost gone from passenger service these days, also, this is a full study sim, with an EFB, FMS and all that jazz) MS will re-introduce some classic airports (no idea which ones or where... but I kinda think that Chicago's Meigs field, and Hong Kong Kai Tak might be two that could be resurected??) also arriving are 2 sailplanes and the physics for them, and 2 helicopters (neither are vintage though) and the physics for those as well!! https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/06/12/microsoft-flight-simulator-celebrates-franchises-40th-anniversary/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc79 Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Beechcraft D18S by Carenado and Asobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterman46 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 My favorite vintage airliner, other than of course the DC-3, is the Lockheed Constellation. With its curved top line and triple tail stabilizers, it is just a beautiful aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valero Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 I'm still waiting for this one for MSFS: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valero Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 My favorite vintage airliner, other than of course the DC-3, is the Lockheed Constellation. With its curved top line and triple tail stabilizers, it is just a beautiful aircraft. The "Coney" its already completed right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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