Navy Chief
Senior Member
I believe there is a freeware F-111, as I have seen many mods listed on AVSIM. I am curious how it compares to the Payware model?
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Freeware F-111 vs Payware?
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WarHorse47
SOH-CM-2024
Hi Chief.
This might get you part of the answer. And you might want to look around Steve's site for more insight on his package.
I have all except the Just Flight version. Each has its pros and cons as expected and all are good.
IMO the freeware is a little outdated by FSX standards, but Steve continues to make improvements. If you are looking for a variety of skins, then the Virtavia or the Just Flight are a good bet. And if I remember correctly (its been awhile since I flew any of these) the FSX.com version requires a manual startup, meaning Ctrl-E will not work as with the others.
This might get you part of the answer. And you might want to look around Steve's site for more insight on his package.
I have all except the Just Flight version. Each has its pros and cons as expected and all are good.
IMO the freeware is a little outdated by FSX standards, but Steve continues to make improvements. If you are looking for a variety of skins, then the Virtavia or the Just Flight are a good bet. And if I remember correctly (its been awhile since I flew any of these) the FSX.com version requires a manual startup, meaning Ctrl-E will not work as with the others.
YoYo
SOH-CM-2023
For me for sure F-111E of GKS is on the top:
... but I havent this model of Virtavia. Im happy user of this from GKS : ) . Very good 3D model, very good textures, VC modeling, some of systems but it isnt hardcore machine as system management. Quite good. Check this videos: http://www.f111-fsx.com/index.php/buyers-guide-compare-autos/1242-faq .
Nice free model is here: http://www.rikoooo.com/en/downloads/viewdownload/51/669 .
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Navy Chief
Senior Member
Hi Chief.
This might get you part of the answer. And you might want to look around Steve's site for more insight on his package.
I have all except the Just Flight version. Each has its pros and cons as expected and all are good.
IMO the freeware is a little outdated by FSX standards, but Steve continues to make improvements. If you are looking for a variety of skins, then the Virtavia or the Just Flight are a good bet. And if I remember correctly (its been awhile since I flew any of these) the FSX.com version requires a manual startup, meaning Ctrl-E will not work as with the others.
The SHRS model sure does get great marks, and it's free! The GKS model is out of my price range, unfortunately......NC
Ferry_vO
Retired SOH Administrator
That's because it's the old Fs9 Alphasim F-111; if you are looking for a native FsX model, payware is the only option.
And all three companies have different models, so that may be something to look at before yuo make a choice. GKS does the E model, JF the A and C models, while Virtavia has the C ,E, F, G, EF, and FB models included.
dhazelgrove
Charter Member
Ferry_vO
Retired SOH Administrator
I picked the Virtavia model, because it was on sale at PC aviator at the time..
The JF model has a free demo which I tried, and it's not bad but not much better than the Virtavia offering IMHO. The GKS model I only know from screenshots.
Daube
SOH-CM-2025
Thanks for that notification !!
Ferry_vO
Retired SOH Administrator
No problem; but to make things more complex, the Virtavia F-111 is 50% off at PC Aviator..
dhazelgrove
Charter Member
Comparison is normally to be avoided, but here are the GKS and Virtavia offerings in similar positions:
GKS
Virtavia
The GKS definitely looks more 'worn'.
Dave
GKS
Virtavia
The GKS definitely looks more 'worn'.
Dave