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And what year would that be?
The day my brain catches up to my fingers and therefore my wishful thinking as well!
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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
Milviz F-16
- Thread starter YoYo
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The day my brain catches up to my fingers and therefore my wishful thinking as well!
Here are a few daffynitions (yes, I spelled it that way on purpose):
- Modeler - creates, uwv maps, and generates diffuse, specular, bump, and lighting files for the basic mesh of any project
- Model Detailer - animates, tags, and scripts XML for the project, exports and compiles model files, calibrates any 3d gauge objects
- Texture Artist - creates liveries for project aircraft
- Coder - creates custom systems code in C++/GDI+ etc. for the project
This is a basic outline of the responsibilities for each team member, but reality dictates that a lot of dependent interaction must occur during the entire process.
Naruto-kun
Charter Member
I really think this is an excellent news and I'm really looking forward to a TacPack Falcon !
However, I'm worried about Milviz ability to create the avionics of such a complex airplane.
Can we hope a simulation close to the F-16 in Falcon 4.0 BMS ?
As one of the glass capable programmers in the company, I will try to give a little insight into the intricacies of our job
First of all, glass is actually considerably easier to program (at least, for those who know how to do so) than steam. It is a lot faster to design, especially recently when we made some new tools that allow us to design and test the system logic in a program completely independent of the simulator, a lot easier to debug, and also has a fun factor that adds to the enthusiasm. To give you an idea, I tried a making a proof of concept set of T-45C MFDs and HUD with our new tools. A job which would have taken 4 months in the sim was compressed into just over 3 weeks (and no Milviz isn't doing a T-45C. I am giving the code to Dino though). One final plus is that we can remove almost all the framerate impact with our tech.
Now to dispel a little myth regarding military vs civvie avionics....Civilian glass cockpits are actually way more complex than military fighters (not talking about cargo/tanker birds which are more like civvie aircraft + some combat systems). The FMS and navigation displays are the biggest parts that can slow things down. On the military side, the navigation systems are by far simpler. Even things like UFCs and HUDs are a piece of cake compared to a Proline 21 system (don't get me started on Proline 4, Fusion, or Garmin displays) as you don't have to deal with SIDs and STARs and all that stuff.
Now as to our capabilities...Aside from the T-38A and F-4 ADVs coming up (completely external flight models like the MJC Q400 although not using the same engine), one the stars which isn't far from completion is our T-38C (which is actually older than the KA as it was waiting for a programmer who wasn't tied up with higher priorities and willing to do it). It has the most complex set of avionics I have ever seen on a fast jet (not even the F-15E comes close), but it is still not nearly as complicated as an FMS3000/Proline 21 setup. There are some as yet secret features in it that you will find to be quite a pleasant surprise.
In short, the systems of the F-16 are well within our capability.
Yep, T-38C is more overdue than anything else and is nearing completion.
henrystreet
Charter Member
Is that an accurate simulation of the T-45C MFD's (not just a duplicate of Dino's)?
Naruto-kun
Charter Member
Yes. Data entry panel interactions are also simulated, along with the various data pages (GPS, Aircraft, and Waypoint).
henrystreet
Charter Member
Amen, my nugget brother.
jmig
SOH-CM-2026
I have been helping test the T-38C. I will say it is a fun airplane to fly. The Up Front Control Panel (UFCP) is slowly coming to life. Each revision allows us to do more with the electronics. I am looking forward to when I will be able to program a flight plan and go x-country. If you like the T-38A, I think you will love the T-38C.
As for the F-16, another airplane I am itching to get my hand on, it isn't even on the testing list yet. I hope it doesn't take as long as the T-38C has taken. However, when it is released, I am sure jet fighter types will be happy.
As for the F-16, another airplane I am itching to get my hand on, it isn't even on the testing list yet. I hope it doesn't take as long as the T-38C has taken. However, when it is released, I am sure jet fighter types will be happy.
Ka350
Milviz should Finnish the king air that they have been paid for by 400 customers,another new product is not what they need to add to the ever growing list,so instead of telling us how capable of producing complex add on,s you are,show us complete the King Air! if you really can
Milviz should Finnish the king air that they have been paid for by 400 customers,another new product is not what they need to add to the ever growing list,so instead of telling us how capable of producing complex add on,s you are,show us complete the King Air! if you really can
The KA350i is in the hands of a dedicated team having the PL21 system coded. What are the rest of us employees supposed to do? Sit on our hands? Please believe me, everyone at Milviz has their specialty, and we are all being kept busy working on multiple projects!
jmig
SOH-CM-2026
I understand your desire to see the King Air finished. I too, purchased it when it came out in Alpha. I have watched it develop both within the Beta team and from email updates from Milviz. I can assure you it hasn't been forgotten. Some aircraft just don't come together as well as you would like. They give headaches to the developing team, and in this case frustration to users. Colin has managed to get more than one problem child fixed and out the door. He doesn't quit on a project. The King Air will be finished, and I am sure, to the standards for which Milviz is noted.
Please bear with us Wizzards. As Bill (n4gix) said there is a team of professionals working on the systems coding. I have been on projects where it has literally taking months to get one little feature correct. However, in the end it is correct.