DC Designs P3D native FA-18F/G Super Hornet

[fallenphoenix1986]

Thanks! I'm hoping to launch the F-18s as a product either late this year or early next year - if it does well, many more built to the same standard and mid-level of complexity will follow!

Looking forward to it, wasn't expecting it quite so soon

Don't want to hijack (much) but are there any thoughts yet on what the subject matter for subsequent projects might be?

 

[DaleRFU]

Looking forward to these very much, Christmas will hopefully come early whilst these won't be tacpacked will we be at least able to jettison stations so you can "simulate" a weapons release?

also not wanting to hijack the thread but I'd love to see an F-15E, since the Milviz one isn't compatible with P3Dv4 I think it'd be a winner.

 

[DC1973]

Hi folks, in brief answer to the questions;

The VRS-level of detail is precisely what I want to avoid - the FA-18s are to be the first in a line of mid-level detail aircraft that look great, fly "right" ( in as much as is possible ) and don't take a degree in aeronautics to operate. I want to bring back some of the fun to flight sim, and I think there's a big audience out there who would like these types of airplanes to choose from. I'll leave the study-level versions of such airplanes to VRS, Milviz etc.

Weapons will be controlled by a weapons page MFD in the cockpit, so if you "fired" a weapon, you can make it vanish from the wing pylon at the press of a button. Adaption to Tacpack will be possible but I'll leave that up to the users to decide If they wish to convert their model to work with TP.

An F-15C/D/E package similar to the Hornets is indeed in the development queue, along with F-14A/D Tomcats ( for FS2020 ), other iconic military and civilian aircraft both of today and yester-year, plus sceneries ( mostly UK at this time ). All will be available for FSX, P3D and the forthcoming FS2020.

Finally, the price-point I'm aiming for the F-18 package is below £25 ( about $30 for all three, the nine included paints, plus paint kit and manual ).

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Just Flight

are to distribute the package as I know the folks there well.

Hope this answers everything ​

 

[Aircanuck]

Looking forward to it, wasn't expecting it quite so soon

Don't want to hijack (much) but are there any thoughts yet on what the subject matter for subsequent projects might be?

Hijack or not , how about some golden oldies "aka" the Century series aircraft ..... F105 , F101 , F104 etc , just saying !


Regards

 

[Scorch00]

That sounds amazing! I'm super excited!

 

[DC1973]

With the EA-18G now complete, work starts tomorrow on the virtual cockpit. Everything is going well so far, all external models finished and working as they should, nine paints done and the paint kit will be added to the package soon. Hard to give firm timelines for completion of the whole package but I'd say early 2020 is a reasonable goal provided the internal models shape up easily. It's the coding, if anything, that'll get me when it comes to the avionics. Still, I'm not planning anything too far outside stock XML so it might work out okay. Love doing the work regardless

 

[DC1973]

Hi folks,

I'd almost given up posting here as I couldn't get anything to work when replying to threads ( pictures, editing etc, despite allowing all scripts to run etc ) but suddenly it's all working again. A recent development image for you all before the Christmas break, external modeling all complete, VC textured and animated, working on coding systems now!

The two MFDs currently contain a freeware gauge for testing purposes - the custom HUD is on its way, and the lower MFD contains the stock GPS for the moment. Plans are for 5 multi-function screens in each MFD, a custom GPS in the lower screen, while the central-upper NAV panel will allow for all autopilot, radio-nav, comms etc functions. Most of this will be replicated in the F/G model's back seat position also.

Currently still on track for an early 2020 release, all being well. Also, I've been talking to Sim Works Studios and we will hopefully have integration with the SWS carriers ready by release time, allowing for proper radio-nav to the carrier's location.

Happy Christmas to all!

 

[Scorch00]

These look great! I so can't wait for these jets!

 

[ReggieC]

This is outstanding Sir, been waiting a while for this aircraft in the sim. Keep up the great work, I'm waiting in the checkout line!

Reggie

 

[Scorch00]

I don't mean to be a pushy Hornet enthusiast lol, but I thought I'd bump this thread in maybe there's an update coming on progress?

 

[DC1973]

I don't mean to be a pushy Hornet enthusiast lol, but I thought I'd bump this thread in maybe there's an update coming on progress?

Hi Scorch, sorry I haven't replied sooner. I am unable to post images here at SoH for some reason, all of the icons etc are unavailable and I got bored of trying to fix it all.The Hornets are doing well, and I've signed with Just Flight for distribution. It's in the last stages of development, and we're hoping for a launch in mid-February! Check out and follow my Facebook page in my signature below for the latest screenshots etc. F-15E and C Eagles to follow once the Hornets are released.

 

[Scorch00]

Hi Scorch, sorry I haven't replied sooner. I am unable to post images here at SoH for some reason, all of the icons etc are unavailable and I got bored of trying to fix it all.The Hornets are doing well, and I've signed with Just Flight for distribution. It's in the last stages of development, and we're hoping for a launch in mid-February! Check out and follow my Facebook page in my signature below for the latest screenshots etc. F-15E and C Eagles to follow once the Hornets are released.

No worries. I was just curious. So I'll hop on over there and check it out. Thank you for the update!

 

[DaleRFU]

Looks great. Looking forward to the F-15 series.

 

[ZsoltB]

Compatibility: Flight Simulator X, FSX
https://www.justflight.com/product/dc-designs-fa-18-e-f-g-super-hornet

I'm looking forwart to...

 

[ZsoltB]

Released!

https://www.justflight.com/product/dc-designs-fa-18-e-f-g-super-hornet

 

[Aircanuck]

Custom sounds provided by ??

 

[WarHorse47]

Nice package.

Only issue I've encountered are the camera definitions. The only views showing are for the VC and Cockpit, no other views are available although they are scripted in the aircraft.cfg file. Don't know how to fix that.

In response to Aircanuck's question, the sound.cfg file indicates the sounds are by DC Designs.

 

[Aircanuck]

Cheers WarHorse47 , care to comment on the engine sounds ?

 

[WarHorse47]

Cheers WarHorse47 , care to comment on the engine sounds ?

I've only completed a few short flights so far and have been focusing on the avionics and practicing ILS landings. Haven't come across anything negative on the sounds so far.

 

[RS]

First impression: A nice bird...