112th_Rossi

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FA18 is their next DCS module so it wont be mid-fi. Only the Su27 and F15 will be mid-fi in the short term. Long term they will also be DCS level. It's in Wags post.

I think paying for beta is as close as we are going to get. Kickstarter is also problematic since you need to define what the customer/investor is paying for before it's even in development or is a very basic prototype. In the world of flight sims where information about the sim you propose developing can be scarce of even impossible to obtain, it's better to leave the development until at such point the customer can make a decision where the level of detail is appropriate for them. If ED did a kickstarter for a particular aircraft but in the end could not implement a feature because of lack info or other restriction a lot of players might be a tad annoyed, especially since being a simulator, by its definition, is a replica of the real thing to the highest degree possible, otherwise it would be called an approximator. I would rather wait until theres a feasable demo or beta until I part my cash.

I can't believe we are arguing on how to give ED money. This is bordering on the absurd!

Basically this thread stems from the fact the some users are being impatient (no disrespect). If ED required funding, donations would only cover the coffee machine refills. I'm certain ED/TFC investors and shareholders have this sorted. I want the F18 asap too but I've resigned to the fact I'm going to have to wait. We'll get the F18 when it's done.

On the flip side, I would consider pledging to a kickstarter style fund. I don't think ED will do this, nor do they need to. But if a third party (a reputable one with demonstrable experience in this field) was to propose building a module that I was interested in, I would consider investing in it.

I'm sure ED/TFC investors have it covered. Donations could imply some kind of entitlement, more than is already conveyed by some users on this forum, which would open a large can of worms.

I'll buy the mi-fi modules for when they arrive. Simply because the thought of something being scripted makes me feel a bit sick. If I can fly and land the plane using proper physics then I'm happier. The button pushing can come later.

I don't think the community discussing the 'news' is a bad thing. It's good that we get fresh new info each week. It can only serve to keep things interesting.

Thanks for the advice. I'll go and find out what kind of costs are involved

Well nothing really, but just seeking advice from anyone here that has done the same thing.

Just a PPL fixed wing. Then maybe I can progress from that. I'm only using one monitor at the moment since my desk space is limited. But the 7970 basically eats anything I throw at it. Although the DCS performance is not much different to the 6970 I replaced. I think thats because it's an ancient engine.

My life long passion has been to obtain a pilots license. I am 36 years old and I would like to do this before it's too late (if it isn't already). Does anyone have any advice on how I could get started and what to expect? I've had an interest in aviation since my early teens and have an appreciation of whats involved, but not what it's like.

Me too. Respect to those boys. Articulate, modest and generally first class heroes!

Thanks cowboy!

Could someone rip the mp4 file and upload it somewhere?

Basically... SFM = Next, Next, Next, Finish AFM = Open development studio, get coding.

You can 'feel' the chopper about to transition so I always add a little collective and keep my eye on VSI so it doesn't sink too much

Can be a double edged sword though. The last Friday update caused a storm in the forums and Wags had to clarify what he meant even though it was already there in black and white. Updates are good, people who get the wrong end of the stick, not so good. If was a Dev I would get quite depressed reading some of the comments.

They should implement the Bank of Georgia ATM machine. Such an oversight is unforgivable. :D

I've learned to ignore the shake and concentrate on the VSI to ensure I don't sink too much.

There could be interesting multiplayer issues with this. Would this me two distinct modules in the mission editor? One FC level one DCS level?

I would be very curious to see the inner workings at ED. I'm very appreciative of the news letters we now get on a regular basis from Wags. What would be cool though is perhaps a video blog from the ED offices. Perhaps a short interview with the designers and a quick sneak peek of whats in development. I know it can be posted in text and images but I would genuinely be interested to see what its like at ED?

They way I see it, we get the 15 and 27 as a module for DCS but just with AFM, then later we get to upgrade to full blown study sim. Make sense to me. I think the F18 will go the same way. Basic first then upgrade to awesome level later.

Can fly this thing quite well now, but my landings need a lot of practice. Keep falling through my own vortex and crashing.