Alphasim HU-16 Albatross preview (WIP)

[PRB]

... Sad fact is, product delays not only upset customers, they also have an impact in the back rooms too ...

No question. Your opinion on what’s going on at Alphasim certainly carries more “weight” than mine… If I worked there, then addressing those problems might be more of a priority for me. As it is, I have enough problems of my own to deal with! I like Alphasim planes. I've bought many of them and have no complaints. This HU-16 is looking fantastic and I’m going to buy it as “soon” (oops...) as it’s released. I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

 

[michael davies]

Paul,

Sadly it carries no more weight than any one else here when it comes to what is important, products in some sort of quality out of the door in a timely manner.

I had time this afternoon after lunch ( roast beef and a nice bottle of wine ) to reflect on why or how it has got to this position, and I cannot think of one sole reason, staff leaving, forum upsets, et al, that really points to something tangible as an explanation.

Four or five years ago Alphasim had it on a plate, they could do little wrong, now, the mention of Alphasim raises such passion with either long debating threads or short conflictingly ones, to a point, that now when other threads go south there's comments in there asking if this is a Alphasim thread in disguise.

Its sort of become FS folklore, much like "to Panther" ; crash ones flying machine into terra firma in spectacular fashion, "To Alphasim" ; open can of petrol and light fumes.

How or why did it suddenly become a bad thing to be associated with Alphasim ?, the conclusion of my post lunch reflection was that it wasn't sudden, it has been a slow erosion over the last few years. I honestly cannot remember when the last model was released, I'm sure it was pre Xmas, from two or three a month this time last year to...to one when ?.

Shame indeed.

Kindest

Michael

 

[Mickey D]

Paul,

Sadly it carries no more weight than any one else here when it comes to what is important, products in some sort of quality out of the door in a timely manner.

I had time this afternoon after lunch ( roast beef and a nice bottle of wine ) to reflect on why or how it has got to this position, and I cannot think of one sole reason, staff leaving, forum upsets, et al, that really points to something tangible as an explanation.

Four or five years ago Alphasim had it on a plate, they could do little wrong, now, the mention of Alphasim raises such passion with either long debating threads or short conflictingly ones, to a point, that now when other threads go south there's comments in there asking if this is a Alphasim thread in disguise.

Its sort of become FS folklore, much like "to Panther" ; crash ones flying machine into terra firma in spectacular fashion, "To Alphasim" ; open can of petrol and light fumes.

How or why did it suddenly become a bad thing to be associated with Alphasim ?, the conclusion of my post lunch reflection was that it wasn't sudden, it has been a slow erosion over the last few years. I honestly cannot remember when the last model was released, I'm sure it was pre Xmas, from two or three a month this time last year to...to one when ?.

Shame indeed.

Kindest

Michael

Never forget your beginings nor the people who put you where you are today. Crap on those people from a great height at your peril or those same people will cause your downfall.

 

[tigisfat]

Fantasy:

Dan working with Skysim......Team SDB.......


I do'nt know what people are jumping on Colo Kent for, and saying that he has a sense of entitlement. He's only saying that he's tired of all the drama, and he really wants his HU-16 already.

Everyone has some rare title that if made, they will flip out over. Watch my mouth begin to foam when the B-1B nears release, and just you wait and see how I act here.

 

[hobofat]

I do'nt know what people are jumping on Colo Kent for, and saying that he has a sense of entitlement. He's only saying that he's tired of all the drama, and he really wants his HU-16 already.

Everyone has some rare title that if made, they will flip out over. Watch my mouth begin to foam when the B-1B nears release, and just you wait and see how I act here.

Because our mothers smacked us as children for the same...

 

[Kiwikat]

Fantasy:

Dan working with Skysim......Team SDB.......

Don't worry, we'll be better than that.

 

[Rezabrya]

I cannot wait to see this new studios staff list and product list...OOO baby!

 

[polygoon]

Get along, guys...

 

[michael davies]

Well reading between the lines it has a developer; Dan and a lead tester; Kiwikat, do they need any more ?. Lets hope they do well on their own accolades rather than the expense of others misfortunes.

I cannot wait to see this new studios staff list and product list...OOO baby!

 

[d0mokun]

Indeed, there's no need for any rivalry nor any bad feelings before things are even in motion..

 

[Mickey D]

Hear hear Dan. There's no need for petty rivalry. We've all worked well together in the past and I'm sure we all will again. Albeit on a casual basis.
Best of luck mate and I look forward to us meeting up at Elvington in the near future.

Best
Mike

 

[michael davies]

Sorry, just made me cross reading some unnecessary snipes above, very poor cricket in my books. No rivalry on my behalf, just a low tolerance to those that 'think' their better than anyone else.

Theres room at the inn for all levels of competence and quality, setting yourself above the rest just makes you an easier target if things dont go to plan.

Indeed, there's no need for any rivalry nor any bad feelings before things are even in motion..

 

[VFR Alexander]

Hear hear Dan. There's no need for petty rivalry. We've all worked well together in the past and I'm sure we all will again. Albeit on a casual basis.
Best of luck mate and I look forward to us meeting up at Elvington in the near future.

Best
Mike

Right now we're working on getting him to come to EAA .

 

[Mickey D]

ALEX? ALEX? Who the **** is ALEX?

Probably lost on our American cousins.

 

[michael davies]

Lost on me too, but then I was never known for my sense of humor .

Probably lost on our American cousins.

 

[Mickey D]

That's because Smokey and Roy "Chubby" Brown are not on your entertainment list Michael. Either that or I'm getting old.

 

[Kiwikat]

Right now we're working on getting him to come to EAA .

We should have a big SOH bash at Airventure this year. Would be cool to actually meet some of you. Even more- the A380 is going to be there, as well as White Knight Two. Should be an exciting week for sure.

 

[tigisfat]

We should have a big SOH bash at Airventure this year. Would be cool to actually meet some of you. Even more- the A380 is going to be there, as well as White Knight Two. Should be an exciting week for sure.

I'll go if I can convince the powers that govern that a B-1B needs to sit static at Airventure. Some people bring cakes, others drinks to a party....and yet others bring supersonic death machines.

 

[Kiwikat]

I'll go if I can convince the powers that govern that a B-1B needs to sit static at Airventure. Some people bring cakes, others drinks to a party....and yet others bring supersonic death machines.

Oh man that would be cool. I saw the B-1 a few years back. It was impressive to say the least O_O

 

[tigisfat]

Oh man that would be cool. I saw the B-1 a few years back. It was impressive to say the least O_O

The more I think about it, the more I'm thinking that B-1Bs never sit as static displays during Oshkosh. There's usually a flyover, and i think they're launched from here.