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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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F-86 Sabre Jet...

rdaniell

rdaniell

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....Is there one available for FSX? Doesn't matter to me if it's payware or freeware. Thanks.

RD
 
hschuit said:
Virtavia F-86F (payware, native FSX)
Section F8 F-86E/F for FS2004/FSX (freeware, portover http://www.sectionf8.com/ )

WIP, not sure when it will be available:
Milviz F-86F (payware, native FSX)
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Thank you. I saw the F8 but like you, not sure when the update will be available. I'm now off to take a look at the payware version and Virtavia.

RD
 
The SectionF8 Sabre is awesome in FSX. Just follow the instructions and save your cash.
 
ST0RM said:
The SectionF8 Sabre is awesome in FSX. Just follow the instructions and save your cash.
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Well, after taking a look at the Virtavia model, I decided not to purchase it. (Everyone please notice that I am simply stating a preference. That's all.)

RD
 
ST0RM said:
The SectionF8 Sabre is awesome in FSX. Just follow the instructions and save your cash.
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Well, I'm one of those computer challenged individuals. Could not get to anything resembling a download for this airplane. Anybody want to send me a p.m. with the link?

RD
 
rdaniell said:
Well, I'm one of those computer challenged individuals. Could not get to anything resembling a download for this airplane. Anybody want to send me a p.m. with the link?

RD
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Although I have not yet downloaded it, I am assuming from the original thread posts that the FS9 model also works well in FSX, even though an FSX update appears to be imminent.

http://www.sectionf8.com/
 
Jon is working dilligently on wrapping up the coding on ours so we can get her in to beta testing. So we have no firm, or even guesstimated date at this point when she will hit the store. Once we get her into beta and we start nailing down some features/eliminating the basic bugs going to give you guys some more info.
 
glh said:

Although I have not yet downloaded it, I am assuming from the original thread posts that the FS9 model also works well in FSX, even though an FSX update appears to be imminent. http://www.sectionf8.com/
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I finally got the basepack from Avsim. Still NO JOY in FSX. That is unless I want to fly it IFR as I can't see outside the cockpit. I'm just going to give up on this airplane for FSX. For the time being, when I want to fly an F86, I'll do it in FS9.

RD
 
Roadburner440 said:
Jon is working dilligently on wrapping up the coding on ours so we can get her in to beta testing. So we have no firm, or even guesstimated date at this point when she will hit the store. Once we get her into beta and we start nailing down some features/eliminating the basic bugs going to give you guys some more info.
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Right after I posted my initial inquiry, I noticed the thread about Milviz's F86. It looks really good. Since it is a dedicated FSX product, there should be no issues with seeing outside from inside the virtual cockpit. Thanks Roadburner 440 for the heads up.

Again, nobody take any offense at me, but it has been my limited experience that if you want an FSX airplane it is best to wait for a "Native" version. Far less hassels that way.

RD
 
rdaniell said:
Right after I posted my initial inquiry, I noticed the thread about Milviz's F86. It looks really good. Since it is a dedicated FSX product, there should be no issues with seeing outside from inside the virtual cockpit. Thanks Roadburner 440 for the heads up.

Again, nobody take any offense at me, but it has been my limited experience that if you want an FSX airplane it is best to wait for a "Native" version. Far less hassels that way.

RD
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1. Regarding the Sabre - Your issues have to do with you having the wrong files. I'm not at my sim pc, or I'd happily point you to where to get them. It is a simple FSX pack that has everything you need. This aircraft has been flown in FSX Accell for years successfully. In my case, the only issue I've not resolved is night-time panel lighting - but others seem to have no issue, so I'm suspecting some funky issue on my end. Of course, It's your prerogative to wait on Milviz's or not.


2. Regarding your opinion of ports : As a general statement, your last paragraph is completely untrue, and belies, as you point out, "limited experience" with FSX. It assumes that that all ports are fraught with problems, and it assumes that for every FS9 model, there is an FSX model en route. Needless to say, neither is the case. Not knocking that you're new to FSX (we all were at some point), nor that you have an opinion (who doesn't?) - but I believe you're shortchanging yourself on some good FS9 models that I can virtually guarantee will never be developed as FSX native projects.

Some portovers are indeed "hassels" [sic]. The Cloud9 Starfighter, as an example. However, many are not. Doug's Firefly, as an example, needs but a simple prop/canopy texture fix that makes it perfectly usable in this sim. The Alphasim RF-4 Phantom (from pack #3) is another perfect example. Roger, Don, (and others) have been uploading fixes for years, that once installed, make these and a whole host of other models perfectly useable. David Maltby's BAC-111 is another perfect example of a successful port-over with virtually ZERO needed to make it work. The phenomenal FS2002 (yes, 2002!) Dassault Falcon 50 has been worked over by a team including our Vonstreim, and others to result in a model easily rivals payware quality. The list, as seen in a "portover thread" here is in the scores, if not hundreds of examples. Of course, the work behind these projects is sometimes considerable - but from the users' point of view, the fixes/upgrades take no time to install or apply - and give life to an aircraft that would almost certainly never otherwise fly in FSX.

In the case of the F-86, you're fortunate that (likely) within a few months, you can have a true FSX model. But in the case of other FS9 aircraft - particularly Cold War jets - you needn't write them off carte blanche.

Again, not taking offense - I've developed none of these FS9 models. I'm only saying that re-visiting your assumptions will lead you to a different conclusion - at least for some of the FS9 gems.

Hope that helps ...


DL
 
Delta_Lima:

If you have a link, I'd appreciate getting it. Seems like the Section 8 Download Center takes me to OZx website. I have found paints for the Section 8 F-86 there but not the base model. So I could use a point.

Thank You.
 
glh said:
Delta_Lima:

If you have a link, I'd appreciate getting it. Seems like the Section 8 Download Center takes me to OZx website. I have found paints for the Section 8 F-86 there but not the base model. So I could use a point.

Thank You.
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My pleasure.

I'll look tonight.

cheers,

DL

PS: I should have added in my earlier post that I've used the SectionF8 in FSX Acceleration, not DX10, as I don't have it. Cannot comment on whether or it works well with DX10 - I'm sure others have tried and can comment.
 
Not quite sure what happened to me. Prior to making the request to delta_lima, I went to the Section 8 web site and the Download Center and it listed about 5 categories of .zip files. Every time I clicked on one, I was re-routed to the Aussie web site of OZx with basically Australian airports and scenery and other items. There were ONLY 3rd-party repaints for the F-86 there.

ANYWAY, Thanks to BigTool4U. delta_lima and fxsttcb for the help and the links :salute:
 
fxsttcb said:
Last but not least, FS9 SP: "sf86efu1.zip" http://www.simviation.com/simviation/?type=item&ID=86&page=6
The Base Pack: "sf86ef.zip" is also on that page near the top...Don
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You'll find repaints on nearly every page going forward from there.

The three files mentioned by BigTool4U can be found here:
http://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=sf86efu1.zip

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/page.php?FileUploadName=sf86_repaint.zip

http://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=sf8f-86fsxup.zip

Hope this helps.
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