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  1. Neil Gardner
    Forgive me, but is there not a margin of error in real life? I often miss but frequently have to put that down to my somewhat dismal flying and aiming at tge same time. I remember at the time of the first gulf war we were told that American bombers could post a bomb through a letter box, but that wasn’t entirely true.
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    I think I largely agree you there. I was a little confused by the notion that ED does not have the code for the four modules provided by RB.. I thought the code all came from ED’s SDK, which you have to use in order to supply models for DCS. Of course what they do not have ownership of is the work already done so far, but I thought I remembered - bear in mind that this is many years ago so it could just be an old codgers ghost memory - but in the discussions after the Hawk it was decided to include a contractual stipulation that if a developer pulls our, ED have first refusal on the modules. Again, it could be false memory syndrome, like when I thought Wales had a world class rugby union team - now it is but a hazy dream..
  3. Neil Gardner
    Thank you.
  4. Neil Gardner
    I wonder why that is ? I would not think it would be injurious to anyone’s case to stare one way or another. It is thr only concern I personally have about the whole dispute.
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    I just have one question really. Can anyone tell me definitively and with evidence that if RB departs then their modules will or will not be supported. What I mean by ‘supported’ is not just made compatible for a short period, but maintained and developed into the foreseeable future. . People have already made reference to the Hawk which was exactly not the way I think most of us will want things to go. Can I ask, please, if it might be possible that someone from the company supply a firm unequivocal response to that question. I’m sorry if that question has already been answered but I’ve not quite found it. Thank you. Neil
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    Hello all, Those of us that have been following the development of this wonderful simulator from the beginning will remember that once there was a company called VEO? (Sorry, can’t quite remember), and they developed a Hawk for DCS. It was an excellent model though it needed a bit of update work done and after a while it fell behind. Unfortunately the company pulled out of the project, I believe it was financial issues, and the way things were then DCS could not take the project over. I would like to make a plea for someone to develop this aircraft again. It is, for we Brits, something of an iconic machine, being that aircraft that has now trained several generations of RAF and FAA fighter pilots, and has been the aircraft of choice for the superb Red arrows, some of whom actually had a go of the virtual aeroplane and enjoyed it a great deal, commenting on its accuracy, and even complementing the sim pilots because in many ways it’s harder to fly the sim perfectly than it is to fly the real thing - I’m sure that is not the case but it was nice of them to say - if we make a bad mistake all we have to do is cuss and go into the living room to grumpily watch some rubbish TV; if they make a mistake people can die. Anyway, I again would like to make the plea that someone take a hold of a project to build the Hawk for DCS. The Just Flight model, just updated for FS2024, is beautiful but of course like all the FS military aircraft it is very limited in its ability to render weapons. So, please, please, please, let’s hear it for the Hawk all you clever people that know how to build these things, and produce a new one for we addicts.. Thanks all. Neil.
  7. Neil Gardner
    Feeling a bit foolish now. Thanks for that, you were right
  8. Neil Gardner
    Absolutely.
  9. Neil Gardner
    Hi Thanks for replying. What do you mean by 'take them out of the start position;? Its certainly in cold and dark that I get the problem. If I am already flying, say in instant action, then they work because already out of C and D. But when in C and D, well nothing seems to shift them anymore.
  10. Neil Gardner
    I will just say that I now see where RafaPolit’s concerns come from, and to be fair he has significant justification for them.
  11. Neil Gardner
    Excuse me asking, but how do you known that ED has withheld payment from other developers? I must confess I was nit aware of this because I have no first hand experience of ED’s business practices, but tha5 doesn’t make you wrong. I am ignorant of many things.Do you mind sharing your source? Thank you.
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    I am a vicar and so you might have known I would say this, but I echo the sentiment , ‘be nice to one another’. It’s a small ask but it facilitates much better discussion. Also, if you don’t know what people are thinking or planning to do, and for the most part you don’t, then always give them the benefit of the doubt. Imagine that the best of motives are in operation not the worst, be charitable and slow to attribute nefarious intentions to anyone. Most people only try their best, even if often they get it wrong, like I do. I suppose knowing what a twat I am makes me an advocate this disposition because if I was ever subject to critical scrutiny I wouldn’t come out too well. I echo a second sentiment, we are all just wanting to fly digital models of cool places. Well, A-men to that, and I would hope sensible self interest prevails, each team are doing what they must, looking to protect jobs and fair distribution of profit. Brilliant, I hope they find that the truth of it is usually that the good of one party lies in the good of the other and that this disagreement can be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction.
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    It is one of those situations where you would swear that you had seen it before but cant remember where. Really? Where did you see that?
  14. Neil Gardner
    Hello I have seen that others have had trouble with power lever glitches, but this is a little different. I cannot move my power levers at all. I had them bound to axes levers on the Honeycomb bravo and that used to work. I have switched to other axes and buttons but nothing works. Thanks. Neil
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    Yes, I think you’re right about the Eagle, there is a fair way to go, but my understanding of comments made so far about commitment to models by 3rd parties include all of the forms of changes and upgrades that you have mentioned. They have said they are committed to the Eagle no matter what, I think that this was what was said, it is somewhere in this thread Inthink. Well, what else can that mean?
  16. Neil Gardner
    Again I say,' useful question'. If the answer is that there is intention by EA to service any that are no longer serviced or updated by their original developers, then at a stroke all the worry about the Eagle should go away.
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    Now that is a useful question.
  18. Neil Gardner
    Guys, don't worry. Its ok, it doesn't mean anything. Or rather, it might, but its unlikely. Don't stress about it. The world is going to s**t at the moment and there are many more important things to fret about.
  19. Neil Gardner
    Dear all I'm sympathetic to those who are worried for your model investments because of this difficulty. But being nearly 60 I've experienced a fair bit of life and in business there are numerous difficulties with organisations rubbing up against each other and often solicitors are involved. The great majority of these go on without anyone outside those disputing knowing anything about it. They are resolved without most even knowing that it took place. These are not crises. We, the consumers, have been brought into this but that is highly unusual. As for the models, I think they are great as is. I've been simming since FS2000, the flight simulation version of the Neolithic age, and the huge leap forwards since then is incredible. Back then many models were released as is and received very development thereafter. The concept of a continual development is relatively new. And remember that these models are models, they are not absolutely representative of the real thing; they never are. Of course you have to do what you think best, but I really don't think you need to sell your model F15. even if it is doing anything weird at the moment{and I have to say that this is not the case for me}. EA seem to be up for fixing problems and it is unlikely that they have not the ken to suss how it is coded and to interfere if necessary. The fact that they are already doing that would indicate that the problem of the Hawk has been learnt and there is no legal or technical obstacle to do so. Just my own little contribution to the best. Blessings to all.
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    May I just ask: is it still the case that there is still the same hope of a positive outcome to this dispute, as was expressed from the first when this became public? Not asking for details obviously, but just whether the hope and expectation of it all is a positive outcome? Thanks. Neil.
  21. Neil Gardner
    Now you’ve really depressed me.
  22. Neil Gardner
    I'm in sunny Wisbech - you?
  23. Neil Gardner
    Yeah, I can understand that. I was so excited when I knew tge F15E was coming, I am just up the road from RAF Lakenheath which is an American air base equipped with - yes, you guessed it, F15E’s. I find it ti be a beautiful aircraft, alongside., for me anyway, the F16, and I can understand tge weight of disappointment. My guess, however, is that this will have to be resolved quickly as it is costing both sides allot of money.
  24. Neil Gardner
    I think what I am going to say has probably already been more or less said, but just wanted to add my support to those who counsel calm. I am 60 and so have been around the block a few times. In business there are disputes all the time, this dispute between Razbam and ED is one of many that flare up all the time in business. We have noticed this one and its importance and significance has become much exaggerated because someone thought it could be made public. There are two rather contradictory things to be said. The first is that Razbam have ‘previous’, which is to say that when, maybe 12-13 years ago they were making models for FSX, and then they seemed to get together with M2M who in turn produced some really good stuff including a good model (for the day), of an F15E and a Mirage 2000. Not too long after they came out - RZM had made a Corsair, and an A7 and a Harrier amongst others, - they pulled out of FSX rather abruptly, or at least that was how it seemed. As it transpired they had made the decision to make the move to models for DCS. I suppose that could amount to a bit of a worry. On the other hand I repeat that these disputes take place all the time in business and I might add that it must be in everyone’s interest if the matter us resolved promptly. Think of all the money, all the hours of research, photos, coding, more research etc, that will cease to make an adequate return if Razbam leave the ship. Lease don’t go demanding refunds unless you really need the money, at least not yet. There may come a time of total separation but to be honest I think the odds are on a resolution because that is what will make money for everyone. Try and stay calm guys. Neil.
  25. Neil Gardner
    Right. My world has reverted to its Cold War state, the one that I knew when I young, with major powers fighting proxy wars and every one of us living under the Damocles sword of nuclear Armageddon, As a Brit I have lived through 13 years of the most inept and corrupt govt in modern times and with election looming there appears to be little possibility of significant change, and all over Europe and the USA politics is lurching toward the brainless, populist right, and to top it all - well bloody Nora, I now hear that my F15E, my Mirage and Mig and Harrier are in danger from some bloody business argument between the Raz v DCS, SORT IT OUT. If it’s money then the community can have a whip-round. The basic message that I, as a man of more vintage years than most of you kids, am attempting to put across is that reality is crap enough without you two arguing and if it all goes wrong that Raz will take their toys and leave. Balls to that! Leave childish, self serving obduracy and spats between forces of equally unbending, uncompromising idiocy to the British Government.
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