Do I need to purchase FC3

[B2Blain]

I am getting back into flight sims. I am interested in flying the F-15C. So do I need to purchase FC3? Or can I just download DCS world for free and purchase the F-15C beta for DCS world $9.99?

 

Or do you added value for purchasing FC3 for $39.99?

 

Thanks,

Blain

[feefifofum]

You can definitely purchase the F-15C as a standalone, if that's the only aircraft you're interested in flying.

 

That being said, the Su-27 also features a professional flight model and is a joy to fly. The Su-33, while still using a simplified flight model, will let you do carrier ops which are a ton of fun.

 

The original Su-25 is a lot of fun if you like old birds, but the lack of any kind of modern HUD can be a turnoff to some people.

 

The best value would be to wait for a sale and pick up Flaming Cliffs 3 for $10. Unfortunately you've just missed the summer sale. :doh:

 

If you're on a tight budget, the F-15 certainly has enough to keep you occupied for a while, and the free Su-25T is a lot of fun as well.

Edited June 11, 2015 by feefifofum
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[B2Blain]

Thank you! I have been out of the sims for a long time. I have touched anything since Falcon 4.0 so your suggestions are appreciated.

[Rongor]

You can definitely purchase the F-15C as a standalone, if that's the only aircraft you're interested in flying.

 

That being said, the Su-27 and A-10A both feature professional flight models and are a joy to fly. The Su-33, while still using a simplified flight model, will let you do carrier ops which are a ton of fun.

 

The original Su-25 is a lot of fun if you like old birds, but the lack of any kind of modern HUD can be a turnoff to some people.

 

The best value would be to wait for a sale and pick up Flaming Cliffs 3 for $10. Unfortunately you've just missed the summer sale. :doh:

New summer sale now open http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/

[feefifofum]

Nice catch, Rongor.

 

Hope to see you in the skies Blain!

[Charly_Owl]

You can definitely purchase the F-15C as a standalone, if that's the only aircraft you're interested in flying.

 

That being said, the Su-27 and A-10A both feature professional flight models and are a joy to fly. The Su-33, while still using a simplified flight model, will let you do carrier ops which are a ton of fun.

 

The original Su-25 is a lot of fun if you like old birds, but the lack of any kind of modern HUD can be a turnoff to some people.

 

The best value would be to wait for a sale and pick up Flaming Cliffs 3 for $10. Unfortunately you've just missed the summer sale. :doh:

 

If you're on a tight budget, the F-15 certainly has enough to keep you occupied for a while, and the free Su-25T is a lot of fun as well.

 

The A10A still flies on SFM, not AFM.

 

The only FC3 modules with advanced flight models (AFM) are the F-15 and Su-27.

[kontiuka]

The A10A still flies on SFM, not AFM.

 

The only FC3 modules with advanced flight models (AFM) are the F-15 and Su-27.

Mig-29 and Su-33 are the only ones with SFM. All the rest have at least AFM.

[Nevyn]

The Mig-29 needs some love ED.

[NineLine]

F-15 and Su-27 use a PFM

 

A-10A uses AFM+

 

See the Word file attached here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=122801

[feefifofum]

Whoops, thought the A-10A was PFM as well. Thanks, Sith, corrected.

 

AFM/AFM+ is still a great time and will likely knock your socks off if you haven't been flying for a while :thumbup:

[NineLine]

Whoops, thought the A-10A was PFM as well. Thanks, Sith, corrected.

 

AFM/AFM+ is still a great time and will likely knock your socks off if you haven't been flying for a while :thumbup:

 

I think the only thing holding it back from PFM is how the systems are modelled in relation with the FM, but I could be wrong.

[B2Blain]

Well I missed out on the sale on this site and Steam. I noticed FC3 is $39.99 and F-15C Beta for DCS World is $9.99. How different is the game play and quality of the sim in the Beta. Isn't basically the same? I'd like not have to pay $40 if I don't have to.

[Nirvi]

Well I missed out on the sale on this site and Steam. I noticed FC3 is $39.99 and F-15C Beta for DCS World is $9.99. How different is the game play and quality of the sim in the Beta. Isn't basically the same? I'd like not have to pay $40 if I don't have to.

 

The standalone F15 is identical to the one in FC3. But in FC3 you get more planes. (Su-27/33, Mig29, A-10A, Su-25A, F15C)

[B2Blain]

thanks for the clarification! But F-15C module in DCS World says beta. Are any bugs or anything else that distinguishes it from FC3?

 

Reading some of the other threads, I guess I have the answer to my question. But I'm curious as to why they still call it a beta, especially since it doesn't seem that they intend to release a "final" version." Or am I wrong in my summation.

 

Thanks!

Edited June 29, 2015 by B2Blain

[Sryan]

No, there is zero difference. It is merely a standalone version. Like stated before, there's simply more planes in the FC3 pack, some of them cannot even be purchased as standalones ( MiG 29's, Su-33 )