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Jun 9^th, 2010 at 5:22am

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I can say I'm not a big fan.

Of course, no one asked my opinion on the matter (I know you find that hard to believe) but I still think it is a little more militaristic than necessary. Sure, we all like the occasional military aircraft, but not all of us are jet-nuts. I know Foz is with me on this one: props rock the socks off of fighter jocks.

I'm not really against military FS (I think IRIS's contributions for the last few years are fan-friggin-tastic) but I DO think that the front page of SimV should stay a non-militaristic image.

Just my opinion: I could be wrong . . .

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Reply #1 - Jun 9^th, 2010 at 5:42am

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...funnily enuf... Shocked

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I've only just noticed it, now that Trav has mentioned it....

I normally route direct to the "Menu" page.

But as Trav has said, it is a bit scary, for we General Aviation types more used to gently cruising the light blue skies in our GA/Commercial Piston Props, (and Passenger Jets), etc... Shocked

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All this frantic, warfare activity on the front page worries me, and my little Cessna 150!...We are afraid to "Enter"!... Shocked

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Paul...G-BPLF... FS 2004...and lots of GA "stuff".... Wink

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Reply #2 - Jun 9^th, 2010 at 5:54pm

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Although most of my time is spent messing with the (mostly) propellered planes of CFS, I occasionally fly something else. In fact, the military planes I've reverted to FS2002 are non-military -- I pull the trigger and the brakes are engaged (not that it does much good in the simulated air... rather breathtaking).
For a long flight, such as from the U.S. to Ireland, to England (I think I once crash-landed on Fozzer's roof), I'll often fly a jet-powered acft.

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Reply #3 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 10:15am

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First time I've seen it - certainly wouldn't attract the low and slow guys although they did toss us a bone with the "Winnie Mae"

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Reply #4 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 12:35pm

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I also noticed not a tubeliner in site(sp), not that I care much.

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Reply #5 - Jun 15^th, 2010 at 4:09pm

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Reply #6 - Jun 15^th, 2010 at 4:30pm

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olderndirt wrote on Jun 10^th, 2010 at 10:15am:

First time I've seen it - certainly wouldn't attract the low and slow guys although they did toss us a bone with the "Winnie Mae"

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I'm with you. At least us old-timers weren't forgotten. Wink

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Reply #7 - Jun 15^th, 2010 at 5:42pm

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It reflects what's popular --- Military is by far & away the most popular category in this hobby (at least at this site) -- like it or not -- with civil jets being 2nd (along with misc items like space craft), then props, scenery ... misc items, then vintage ...

There is a low & slow on there plus scenery but it could do with a civil jet .... and maybe something else too ...

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Reply #8 - Jun 15^th, 2010 at 8:10pm

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I have to agree and say that it's a bit too military themed. I think something showing all types of aircraft would fit better, since SimV isn't a mainly military add-on site.

Just my two cents. It's just an opinion. It's OK, it'll be alright! Grin

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Reply #9 - Jun 26^th, 2010 at 9:47pm

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pete wrote on Jun 15^th, 2010 at 5:42pm:

It reflects what's popular --- Military is by far & away the most popular category in this hobby (at least at this site) -- like it or not -- with civil jets being 2nd (along with misc items like space craft), then props, scenery ... misc items, then vintage ...

There is a low & slow on there plus scenery but it could do with a civil jet .... and maybe something else too ...

You got to go with your best suit. I'm registered on almost all of them but this is the only one I'll gladly help pay for.

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Reply #10 - Jun 29^th, 2010 at 6:26pm

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....but i still think it's really nicely done!....

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Reply #11 - Jun 29^th, 2010 at 7:28pm

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I like the page also. It's a step up from the old one.

Flying with twins is a lot of fun..

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Reply #12 - Jul 16^th, 2010 at 8:05am

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pete wrote on Jun 15^th, 2010 at 5:42pm:

It reflects what's popular --- Military is by far & away the most popular category in this hobby (at least at this site)

Interesting how it works, being a civilian simulator and all!

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Reply #13 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 4:38pm

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I agree, Simviation is renound for its variety of aircraft, not just Military. The whole main page is flooded with Military Aircraft, which could put new-comers off entering the site.
It does look very nice and modern, better than the old one, but it could do with some more Civil Aircraft, like a 747 or a MD-11/DC-10.

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