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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

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RAZBAM A-7 Sitrep

Like Peter12213, I used the MudPond Formation Setup program for these shots. Very cool, easy to use. Rgr on carrier qual multi-player. I've never done multi-player with FSX, since I found out I have to be in Windowed mode to do it, and I need some other addon program as well. I guess I'll have to figure it out so we can shoot some traps. Without the benifit of air brakes during the approach!
 
Cool formation flying!

Thanks for the tip about formation flying. This will be a lot easier when I get my new video card............

NC

 
This one will be a NO-BRAINER...

....to buy.

Please gimme a dual tank, travel pod version!!!

....And a paint kit!

AZ, NM, and OH ANG versions, here we come!!!!!

Kent
 
Hi,
Nice shots of the A-7D and also a very nice weapons config. One question; are those "Snakeyes" of the "ballute" variety? The monitor here is so bad (at work) I cannot see if they have the old fashioned mechanical metal fins or the more streamlined "ballute" housing. The last mentioned came into service in the late 70s/early eighties I believe and would not fit a SEA conflict aircraft very well.

Thanks
 
Prowler1111 said:
Exterior model done, the texture is pretty much a WiP:...
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Mr. "Prowler1111,"
These look lovely! :applause: Are you'll at a point where you can show some (in a video) of the capabilities of the VC; it's radar, navigational computer, HUD (Collimated, etc.), weapons release, and sound/flight model's characteristics?

If so... please post; else, might I request one?

Thanks! :salute:

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
From,
James F. Chams
 
Looks like they are the Metal Fin type, Dag.

PRB if you fly Peer to Peer (via the LAN connection) multiplayer you may not need to fly in windowed mode and you would be doing away with the laggy FSHost. Just a suggestion.
 
JamesChams said:
Mr. "Prowler1111,"
These look lovely! :applause: Are you'll at a point where you can show some (in a video) of the capabilities of the VC; it's radar, navigational computer, HUD (Collimated, etc.), weapons release, and sound/flight model's characteristics?

If so... please post; else, might I request one?

Thanks! :salute:

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
From,
James F. Chams
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James:
No videos yet as we are putting all the pieces together (as a matter of fact, we have 4 different "test" exterior models and no less than 4 "test VC´s" to get all going)sometimes, we find a stubborn code that refuses to work(3 strikes on some, then out, no more, pretty cool stuff that looked great on paper, worked great on testing, but refused to work at the end..)while we refuse to rush things, we also need to release this bird ASAP.
But now we can show off some of the exterior models, these are no longer "test" textures, all seen here are release schemes.

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This project is a living tribute to a friend who has been after my a** to get it going for almost 3 yrs now and i hope he likes the results..
Also, it just came to me that besides an early Kazunori Ito´s model, there are no D´s for these sims, so, i guess ours is the 1st (the rest are E´s dressed up to look like D´s)


Best regards
Prowler
 
You RAZBAM folks do great work. Can't wait for this one, still need to pick up the Prowler as well.
 
Here is some amplified information on the use of the speedbrake. My neighbor is another former A-7 driver, and he emailed me this evening:

The huge speedbrake on the A-7 was very useful in making a rapid reduction in speed and also allowing for a much quicker rate of descent during an instrument approach penetration (high drag). It was also in the procedures for aiding in recovery of a nose low unusual attitude where speed was getting out of control. It was very effective. In the landing configuration, speed was controlled with nose attitude (and power reduction if fast). I witnessed an A-7 land at Cecil Field with the speedbrake stuck open. It just ground right off until it was then short enough. Someone should have a photo of that. Dave
 
I always wondered if the speedbrakes ever got stuck open. Now I have my answer. Thanks NC. :icon_lol: If you manage to find pictures of it that would be interesting to see that is for sure. A-7 is looking great by the way! Card is ready so it can join the A-6, and EA-6B whenever you are ready to release her.
 
Good show Ron, this package will be excellent. I really appreciate the fact that there will be two-seaters ;-)
 
Navy Chief said:
Matt, the following is information that my friend, Fred Sanders, sent me this morning. He flew with VA-46:

The speedbrake on the A-7 was huge, and when deployed, you could really feel the deceleration. Useful in air to air combat scenarios when you wanted to slow down and have the guy on your tail speed on by you. Or, useful on an approach when you wanted to slow to approach speed and lower the gear and flaps. But, when the rollers came down, the speedbrake came up.

Landing approach was 21.5 units Angle of Attack. Actual airspeed depended on configuration, weight, et al, and was controlled, as you said, with throttle and stick. Stick maintained the attitude (AOA) and throttle controlled rate of descent. Really easy, actually.

The A7 was reputed to be hard to bring aboard the boat because of no speedbrake. The difficulty lies in the fact that you have a turbine engine, and landing engine speed is relatively low (rpm). Turbines don't produce a ton of power unless turning near max rpm, so to throttle back for landing on the boat, you are pretty far down on the power curve. If you bolter (which I did alot), you have to wind that engine up quickly, thus when the wheels hit the deck, the throttle goes forward. Every time. If you catch a wire, you'll stop. If you don't, you'll be near or at full power by the time you get to the end of the deck.

Speedbrakes allow the pilot to carry more power (engine rpm) to compensate for the aerodynamic drag induced by the speedbrake, thus having more thrust available if the approach turns brown in a hurry. A-7 drivers didn't have that luxury.
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Thanks llion Navy Chief! You went above an beyond what I would have imagined might show up here. Heck, was just looking for a mostly simple explanation, now I feel like I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express! Please thank Mr. Sanders for the info and truly looking forward to this one lining Javier's Enterprise deck.

Matt
 
Prowler1111 said:
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This project is a living tribute to a friend who has been after my a** to get it going for almost 3 yrs now and i hope he likes the results..
Also, it just came to me that besides an early Kazunori Ito´s model, there are no D´s for these sims, so, i guess ours is the 1st (the rest are E´s dressed up to look like D´s)


Best regards
Prowler
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Prowler, thsoe shots are as stated, simply fantastic! Please thank your buddy for staying in your **s for three years and bringing this to fruition. I eagerly look forward to flying this. Also, is it safe to assume that there are marginal differences externally between the AF and Navy variant? I know their guns were different, but aside from that, not much else comes to mind.

Matt
 
strykerpsg said:
Prowler, thsoe shots are as stated, simply fantastic! Please thank your buddy for staying in your **s for three years and bringing this to fruition. I eagerly look forward to flying this. Also, is it safe to assume that there are marginal differences externally between the AF and Navy variant? I know their guns were different, but aside from that, not much else comes to mind.

Matt
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When rolled out, the A-7D was the most modern of the bunch, and i could venture the most modern attack aircraft of it´s class back then since it included the 1st operational HUD in any combat aircraft.While the D´s interior is actually no more different than the previous versions(A,B,C being the latter the 1st to include a moving map with the same features as the coming models) it included a navigational computer, a moving display and a new HSI connected between each other (plus a HUD) to give pin point accuracy navigation plus a radio set up solely for FAC/CAS purposes with preset frequencies. star wars tech back then.The Navy ordered the E version, externally similar (obvious difference is the air 2 air refueling system) but internally while having the same instruments, moved a step forward with ergonomics from the D(basically weapon selection, no FAC/CAS radio), but other than that, both aircraft are quite the same.

Best regards
Prowler
 
Prowler1111 said:
When rolled out, the A-7D was the most modern of the bunch, and i could venture the most modern attack aircraft of it´s class back then since it included the 1st operational HUD in any combat aircraft.While the D´s interior is actually no more different than the previous versions(A,B,C being the latter the 1st to include a moving map with the same features as the coming models) it included a navigational computer, a moving display and a new HSI connected between each other (plus a HUD) to give pin point accuracy navigation plus a radio set up solely for FAC/CAS purposes with preset frequencies. star wars tech back then.The Navy ordered the E version, externally similar (obvious difference is the air 2 air refueling system) but internally while having the same instruments, moved a step forward with ergonomics from the D(basically weapon selection, no FAC/CAS radio), but other than that, both aircraft are quite the same.

Best regards
Prowler
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Thanks Prowler for the clarification. It's funny how much services rivalries we have and never want to just accept another branches mods(A2A refuelling, 20mm). I know each has their own mission requirements, but at the end of the day, all of them are going to put a bomb on the same point on the map.

Matt
 
Prowler1111 said:
And finally, Virginia ANG A-7D...
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Very nice, Mr. Ron "Prowler1111!"
Just one question, were the weapons pylons painted in grey for the USAF aircraft?

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
From,
James F. Chams
 
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