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Earlier I got the latest coordinates for the storm Marco from the NWS and went there with live weather set in fs2020. As I flew thru the storm @ 3000 feet i was seeing stars with clear skies and only 13knt winds! Has anyone else tried storm chasing? What was your experience?
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/images/notams/notams20/heav0117/aeroplane-heaven-hurricane-03.jpgFeaturesExterior:High fidelity modeling with unprecedented detailsFull PBR (Physical - Based - Rendering) textures (P3DV4.5)Complete, finely detailed and authentic Merlin engine underremovable coversDetailed Browning Machine Guns and ammunition chutes in the gunbay, viewed by removing the coverChoice of exhaust stacks ("fishtail" or round profile, depending onconfiguration of prop)Choice of propellers and spinners - Rotol or DeHavillandJettisonable canopy using the correct lever in the cockpitEvocative Battle of Britain pilot figure, standing on the wingwhen flying pilot is removed (optional via switch)Authentic refueling bowser truck which actually progressivelyrefuels the aircraft, using a switch in the cockpitCorrect remote battery starting cart powers up the aircraft beforeground startingExhaust flames on startupRetractable tail-hook and catapult bobbins on the Sea HurricaneSeparate "restored" model with modern pilotAnimated, authentic RAF WW2 pilot and Modern "Air display"pilot with helmet visor and oxy mask (in restored version) /images/notams/notams20/heav0117/aeroplane-heaven-hurricane-04.jpgInterior:Highly authentic, fully detailed cockpit finished in full PBRmaterials and textures (P3DV4.5)All switches, levers and controls fully functionalCorrect landing light controls with "dipping" control lever andthree-way switch (left or right selectable)Working, authentic dual-action lever for flaps and landing gearAccurate tail-hook controls will latch and lock the Sea Hurricanehook when deployedSeparate "late model" interior as installed in the "restored" versionCollimated gunsight reticleWorking rea-view mirror (P3DV4 only)Systems modelled into this Hurricane include engine overheat andfailure if allowed to idle for too longFunctional 2-stage supercharger (on restored and Sea Hurricaneversions)Functional boost cut-outAuthentic working mixture control - auto-rich or auto-lean withautomatic return with throttleChoice of engine-driven or manual hydraulics pumpAbility to belly-land or water-ditch the aircraft with visualdisplay of bent prop-blades and damaged spinner. This is for Rotol orDe Havilland propsAutomatic oxygen mask on pilot set to altitude /images/notams/notams20/heav0117/aeroplane-heaven-hurricane-02.jpgThe following liveries are included in the package: V6864 DT-A Flown by Squadron Leader Robert "Bob" Stanford-Tuck,commanding 257 Squadron RAF Coltishall, 1940 P3576 GN-A Flown by Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson, 249Squadron RAF Leconfield, Yorkshire August 1940. Nicolson was the onlyBattle of Britain pilot to be awarded the Victoria Cross, followingaction on the 16th of August in which he was shot down, sufferinghorrendous burns. Despite his horrific injuries, Nicolson pressed homehis attack and destroyed an ME110. before bailing out. P2921 GZ-L Flown by (then) acting Flight Leader "Pete" Brothers, 32Squadron RAF Biggin Hill 1940 R4175 RF-R Flown by Polish pilot Josef Frantisek RAFVR 303 Squadron(Warsaw) RAF September 1940. Frantisek successfully crash-landed thisaeroplane having been battle-damaged in a skirmish with a Bf109 V7357 SD-F Flown by FltSgt J.H. "Ginger" Lacy 501 Squadron RAFGravesend September 1940. "Ginger" Lacy was another fearless pilot whobecame a famous top-scoring "ace" during the Battle of Britain. P2923 VY-R Flown by PO Albert Lewis 85 Squadron RAF Castle Camps(Debden) July 1940. Lewis typified the spirit of the young men whoflew in the Battle of Britain. A confirmed "ace", he was shot down inflames on the 28th September 1940. Despite severe burns and shrapnelwounds and temporary blindness he recovered to fly again in 1941becoming a Flight Commander with a DFC and Bar. His final tally was18. P2725 TM-B Flown by Flight Lieutenant Raymond T Holmes 504 SquadronRAF . It was in this aircraft that Holmes, out of ammunition,deliberately rammed a Dornier and the first enemy aircraft over Londoncausing it to crash into Victoria Station. Holmes survived both theramming and the war. P3675 UF-S Flown by Flight Lieutenant Michael "Mike" Robinson 601Squadron RAF Exeter 1940. Whilst flying this machine, Robinsondestroyed 4 aircraft with another claimed damaged. He was posted to238 Squadron on September 28th 1940 This aircraft carriesunconventional striped markings and a red, white and bluespinner. None of which was officially sanctioned by the RAF. R4118 UP-W Flown by Various pilots of 605 Squadron RAF Drem 17thAugust 1940. Flying 49 sorties in the Battle of Britain it is creditedwith 5 victories. What makes this particular aircraft special is thatit still survives to this day, in flying status, making it the onlygenuine Battle veteran still flying. R4118 Restored. This famous fighter has been meticulously restoredfollowing a checkered career and latterly languishing in an Indianuniversity back yard until 1996. Today it flies as a fitting tributeto the men who flew and fought in the Battle of Britain V7467 LE-D Flown by Squadron Leader Douglas Bader 242 Squadron RAFColtishall 1940. Bader "the legless ace" scored most of his Battle ofBritain victories in this machine before transferring to Spitfires. Itcarries his famous "booting Hitler" nose art. Bader was eventuallyshot down and taken prisoner for the rest of the war. /images/notams/notams20/heav0117/aeroplane-heaven-hurricane-01.jpgNOTE: A professional quality paint kit will be made available afterproduct launch. This enables anyone with re-painting abilities to addfurther liveries depicting more famous aircraft. Authentic flight dynamics, stereo sound package and a full suite ofspecial effects are included. Source
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/images/notams/notams19/heav1119/hurricane-1.jpgDon't just stand there, get one up! Hurricane Mk1 is nearing completion. Full PBR materials andtextures making it what we believe to be the first warbird madecompletely (inside and out) with PBR. Detail level is exceptionallyhigh and there are many unique animations. Here's a selection of screen shots from the sim (P3DV4.5) to begoing on with and yes, we can confirm that the Hurricane will becoming to FSX. /images/notams/notams19/heav1119/hurricane-2.jpg /images/notams/notams19/heav1119/hurricane-3.jpg /images/notams/notams19/heav1119/hurricane-4.jpg /images/notams/notams19/heav1119/hurricane-5.jpgSource
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/images/notams/notams18/heav0811/heav0811.jpgAeroplane Heaven regularly uses their Facebook page to show previewimages of upcoming aircraft. Today they offered up some picture of theirBattle of Britain Hurricane MK1A: /images/notams/notams18/heav0811/hurricane1.jpg /images/notams/notams18/heav0811/hurricane2.jpgSource Previously, they had previewed their C-119F Flying Boxcar: /images/notams/notams18/heav0811/boxcar1.jpg /images/notams/notams18/heav0811/boxcar2.jpg