• Server side Maintenance is done. We still have an update to the forum software to run but that one will have to wait for a better time.

IRIS Pro Series F-16D on Finals.. ;)

dswo said:
Mr. Chams, are you going to HOOK us up for fictional carrier landings?
Click to expand...
Mr. David,
I'll have to get that Model, just for you, to be able to have it do that... ;)

But, I also promised Mr. David Brice that I would get it too. So, I guess I'm getting it for "good" and not just "selfish" reasons. :icon_lol:

==============
Mr. Smudge,

Buy Mr. Lotus a few :icon29: and then he'll be :isadizzy: enough to get him to start singing it in "iambic pentameter" for you. :icon_lol:


BTW: Mr. Mike "Lotus'" L-39 totally :pop4::gameon:
Good luck stealing his secrets and letting me play with it. :wavey:
 
Smudge said:
I would say so, although that comes down to the boss.. :D hehe.
Click to expand...


LOL, count me in as a buyer then :running:.

Really been looking forward to this bird :bump:. Already planning on fictional RNLAF versions (to fly side by side with the F-35A, as soon as a decent model appears :engel016:).
 
Guys, I'm heading to bed, it's 4am.. I'll be up later on to get the store and website ready for a midday launch.. :) see ya all then.
 
Smudge said:
The time has come...

Failing any last minute hiccups, we're looking at release of this fine lady at 12:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time on the 22nd August 2008! That's a little shy of 11 hours from now.

Enjoy the screenies.. ;) There's more on the IRIS forums..
Click to expand...

2008???????:pop4:
 
aye thats lack of sleep, he'd been up a good long whack finalising bits, i know i was helping (or is it hindering) him through it! 3hrs 35mins to go with any luck :monkies: IRIS Staff man the battle stations, 'Stickman' get the paint brushes ready you know the drill! :kilroy:
 
Okay,

We're very very nearly ready... this morning was spent uninstalling acceleration and fixing the inevitable major issues that it brings.

So far we've tested the updated product in SP1 and all in all she's running very well all things considered...I've just got to test it in SP2 (downloading now) and she'll be ready.
 
I've been given the opportunity to check out the RTM version. I have to say this excels beyond the Aerosoft offering in many areas, and overall, I am enjoying it more. Here's a quick comparison...

The flight model feels much better. It has realistic takeoff speeds, and in general it feels better-rounded. Of course I can't make too many other comments as I've not had much time to check it out.

EDIT:After a little more testing, I'm starting to find a couple points where the Aerosoft one may be more realistic. Though my knowledge of fly-by-wire in fighter jets is most definitely less than others here.

IRISF16ext.jpg


Visually, every important part is just as good as the Aerosoft offering. In fact I find the gauges in the IRIS version to be easier to read. In the VC, I probably give the IRIS version a slight upper hand because of its ease of use and good balance between polys and textures. Though if you like rivet counting, you may enjoy the Aerosoft VC more. Externally, I give the Aerosoft the upper hand because of its considerably higher poly count. It looks like a more refined machine (as it should be considering all of the polys). However, the tail is higher resolution than the Aerosoft version. This is a big plus for the IRIS version and will certainly please repainters.

Systems-wise, IRIS's offering has the upper hand. Most of the switches are clickable and do something. I've not had the time to mess with them in any more detail though. There is certainly more to play with here than on the Aerosoft version. The HUD and displays look a little more realistic on the Aerosoft version, but I'm not too much into fighters and don't have the qualifications to comment any further on them. That being said, functionality-wise, I don't see anything wrong with the IRIS versions.

IRISF16vc.jpg


Sounds-wise, the IRIS version is every bit as good as the Aerosoft version. They both sound like F-16's I've heard in real life. I'm calling this category even.

Performance-wise IRIS wins hands down. FPS are constantly locked at 36 FPS on my quad core machine.
 
Kiwikat, thanks for the input. I knew Triple Six & Iris would turn out a nice product here. With that very fair and balanced description, you helped seal the sale for me. Thank you.
 
Man, I opted not to buy the L-39 because of the price, anymore, aircraft with this much detail and hardwork, while well worth the asking price, are quickly moving beyond the means of fixed income individuals. Where I once simply asked if I really "wanted it". . .now I have to ask "do I really need it". The obvious answer is no, I don't. . .but I have a history with this airplane after having worked it for 16years.

I milked the Lago F-16 for as long as possible, I sidestepped the Aerosoft Falcon due to concerns about fps (and price), but this one. . .I may have to ignore what my common sense tells me and make the purchase. I miss the sounds and smells of Fighter Aircraft and everything in between and the fact that this is a "D" model is even better as one of these took me thru the sound barrier.

Once I've installed it maybe I'll make a trip down to the base and get one of the rags off the crew chiefs and keep it near the monitor, lol.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top