Fleet 50 - On the List Too

[blanston12]

Yes, but can you tell me why this would be better than the port over version?

There are port overs available?

I have tried the 1.2 'FSX' version on the SOH library but the actual model within it is a FS9 model.

 

[Milton Shupe]

There are port overs available?

I have tried the 1.2 'FSX' version on the SOH library but the actual model within it is a FS9 model.

Uh, yes. That's what port overs are. In this case, the FS9 model is supported by FSX specific coding.

My question still stands: what do you hope the FSX native model will give you that the port over does not.

The reason I ask is even if converted to native, there is little I can do to improve on the package.
I have no one to upgrade textures with bump maps. And that is the only thing I see that could possibly add some value to the package.
Frame rates here are great on my 10 year old system. Just have not heard any complaints about frame rates in FSX with this.

The effort to convert to native will be massive due to the complexities, over 1000 lines of custom FS9 xml to be converted, hundreds of animations to be converted, etc. The benefits IMO do not warrant such a huge effort to convert.

 

[blanston12]

Uh, yes. That's what port overs are. In this case, the FS9 model is supported by FSX specific coding.

My question still stands: what do you hope the FSX native model will give you that the port over does not.

The reason I ask is even if converted to native, there is little I can do to improve on the package.
I have no one to upgrade textures with bump maps. And that is the only thing I see that could possibly add some value to the package.
Frame rates here are great on my 10 year old system. Just have not heard any complaints about frame rates in FSX with this.

The effort to convert to native will be massive due to the complexities, over 1000 lines of custom FS9 xml to be converted, hundreds of animations to be converted, etc. The benefits IMO do not warrant such a huge effort to convert.

well to be honest it’s so it can be used in P3Dv4, it seams all the good sailing ships are FS9 and don’t work there. But give the effort you describe I withdraw the question

 

[Milton Shupe]

Well, that's the best reason IMO ... I had forgotten P3D V4+.

I will converse with Rob Barendregt who did the custom programming that made "wind sailing" possible to see when he might be available for the project.

I have three projects active on my desk at the moment so maybe Spring - early Summer would be possible.

 

[DennyA]

Wow, it's rare to run across an airplane I've never heard at this point in my life. I feel better knowing there were only five ever built.

Some more info on it, including the sole survivor in sad condition:

https://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation/collection-research/artifact-fleet-50k-freighter.php

Looks like there's a shot of the RCAF camo version here:

http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft26477.htm

This looks really cool. Thanks, Milton!

 

[Milton Shupe]

Wow, it's rare to run across an airplane I've never heard at this point in my life. I feel better knowing there were only five ever built.

Some more info on it, including the sole survivor in sad condition:

https://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation/collection-research/artifact-fleet-50k-freighter.php

Looks like there's a shot of the RCAF camo version here:

http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft26477.htm

This looks really cool. Thanks, Milton!

I have a lot more details from the Canadian Aviation Historical Society Journal but not sure if I can share that publicly. Would be happy to share if I can get clearance.

 

[DennyA]

That would be really cool if you can!

Hopefully after 49 years they've sold all the copies of that issue in their warehouse.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Okay, I think I have this package ready for release. Doing final checks now.

Too much fun!

 

[Milton Shupe]

Waiting for a texture update before turning this one loose. Thanks

 

[PeteHam]

Waiting patiently

 

[rtoolooze]

Me too, waiting patiently!

Thanks Milton!

 

[Milton Shupe]

Thank for your patience. We found a few minor issues in testing and should have them corrected by Friday.

We should have this out for the weekend.

 

[UnknownGuest12]

nice...thanks

 

[Milton Shupe]

Fleet Aircraft 50K Released

Time for some seriously fun rural flying ....

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=113899

 

[PeteHam]

Thank you Milton & Co.

I just love the 450 HP P&W 985 tundra version ….. already got it dirty

Pete.

 

[zswobbie1]

Hi Milton, any chance of updates, different engine choices for 7d FS9'ers?
Still plenty of us around, pleeeze don't forget about us.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Hi Milton, any chance of updates, different engine choices for 7d FS9'ers?
Still plenty of us around, pleeeze don't forget about us.

Yes, there is ... thank you for asking.

 

[Milton Shupe]

Merry Christmas all you Fleet Aircraft fans LOL

Get out there and enjoy the skis.

 

[Sundog]

Thanks for this release Milton. Along with the GAS Stearman I have something to look forward to when I return from vacation.

Ken

 

[manfredc3]

Thank you for this GEM. Really looking forward to take it to the sky.