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Apr 23rd, 2005 at 5:15pm

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Another one of my favorites from Alphasim.

A beautiful Osprey flying out of Quantico Marine base this past winter just after a successful parachute exercise (based on a real training exercise).

Again hope you enjoy!!

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Reply #1 - Apr 23rd, 2005 at 5:16pm

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The last one is cool  Grin
Isnt there a Upgrade for that VC?
 
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Reply #2 - Apr 23rd, 2005 at 10:56pm

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Killer shots as always Ramsa!
 

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Reply #3 - Apr 24th, 2005 at 12:02pm

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Excellent. Grin 

Can it do vertical take-offs and landings?   Smiley Wink
 

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Reply #4 - Apr 24th, 2005 at 2:42pm

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Not in fs,
Due to none perfect flight dynamics, its near impossible to do this with the current fs's..
 
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Reply #5 - Apr 24th, 2005 at 3:56pm

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Actually Andrew you can do an almost perfect vertical takeoff with only a slight roll forward.

In any case it is very realistic to the way the actual Osprey lifts off.

Landings are another story. It takes a lot of work to get this baby to actually do a totally vertical landing.

Seems much more difficult than most rotorcraft and has to be timed to do the transition from horizontal and with great care!

All that said it is great fun to fly and the modeling is outstanding.
 
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Reply #6 - Apr 24th, 2005 at 7:32pm

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the problem is that fs can't handle thrust changing direction in relation to the aircraft. Designers have to get around the problem by creating a sort of insanely effective flaps system Undecided

Anywho fantastic shots mate
 
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Reply #7 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 2:53pm

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Get a harrier and throw the flaps down Smiley You'll see the crazy flaps, hehe!

Great shots! I love the last one...but what's with the shadows? like they are comin off of nothing...
 
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Reply #8 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 3:18pm

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Probably the shadows look strange because of the angle of the shot or maybe they just look strange period LOL
 
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Reply #9 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 3:34pm

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Its just the textures

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Actually Andrew you can do an almost perfect vertical takeoff with only a slight roll forward.


Well i dont count that as a being able to do vertical takeoffs and landings..  Roll Eyes
 
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Reply #10 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 4:32pm

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Andrew,

Is there something wrong with my textures maybe you could suggest a solution. LOL

As far as whether you consider it a true vertical takeoff or not would seem to be a moot point since that is the way this particular aircraft takes off.

In fact so does say the SH-60 and numerous other vertical takeoff vehicles.

I try to stay away from opinions about different payware unless I have them and fly them.

I really like the products from Alphasim. They are a responsible and responsive site which offer great value for the money.

and I have no affiliation with them at all
 
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Reply #11 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 4:52pm

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Is there something wrong with my textures maybe you could suggest a solution. LOL


Lighten the top of the a/c

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In fact so does say the SH-60


But arnt we talkin about VTOL a/c.. not helicopters  Roll Eyes

Yeah i know some t/o like that..
But fs still doesnt replicate vtol and stol properly
 
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Reply #12 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 6:17pm

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The Osprey is cool since it's so different.  That hump for the handing wings gives a reptillian look.

 

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Reply #13 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 10:59pm

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Andrew,

Lighten the top of the AC???????????????????

Please could I have an explanation or maybe you could show me the difference in your shots.

Andrew do you have another sim that replicates it better than please tell me which one.

Thanks

Michael
 
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Reply #14 - Apr 29th, 2005 at 11:57pm

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For my own sake after watching the conversation on this one, I see a great model with "light shadowing" appearing at the correct angles .........not that I'm an expert, but it all looks fine to me..........

.........very nice shots, once again Ramsa......... 8)
 

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