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The Underrated F-16 Sim

I own both the Aerosoft and IRIS F-16s. Back in the FS9 days, I also had the LAGO Viper. It rocked for it's day.

There have been a few articles describing the differences between the two models, but my observations are different from the reviews.

The Aerosoft model feels heavy. The elevators are ineffective and the turn rate abysmal. Trying to take-off requires nearly 200kts and landing speeds are also very high. It did not have a FBW feel. And I caould never trim off the heaviness. Visibility through the canopy is modeled with a tinted canopy so everything is naturally darker. Not a fan. Sounds are weak as well.
On the plus, they model nearly every single seater out there, but a few are mis-matched with the wrong country/users. Avionics are better than the IRIS jet.
I do have a slight bone to pick with Aerosoft after buying their F-14. It's still awaiting a patch to fix numerous issues and they have slow rolled any further development. They did mention a TackPack F-16, but I havent seen or heard anything in a few years.

IRIS...unavailable. Better sounds, weights/feel vary by model, flight model is lighter and feels like a FBW jet. Avionics are basic. Of the two, I did prefer this one though. I even tried porting over the IRIS FM into the Aerosoft model. Then it'd be perfect, IMO.

Oh well...

-Jeff
 
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As Jeff said.. they're very different models to fly. Some aspects are modelled better on one.. others better on the other. I don't fly either much but generally keep the AS model 'available. Little overall to choose between the two.
ATB
DaveB:)
 
Very very descriptive gents, thank you. Dino, I couldnt agree more, and just by saying you might make one if you have the time is really encouraging.

Dean, is it? one of the Irissim crews here at SOH? Dean, im not sure why the F-16 isnt available anymore on your site, but if you read this, I wonder if there is a way I can purchase the F-16?? Thanks
 
Very very descriptive gents, thank you. Dino, I couldnt agree more, and just by saying you might make one if you have the time is really encouraging.

Jeff, thanks for the desc. Dean, is it? one of the Irissim crews here at SOH? Dean, im not sure why the F-16 isnt available anymore on your site, but if you read this, I wonder if there is a way I can purchase the F-16?? Thanks
 
If you ever made one, I know it would without a doubt be the best one so far!:a1310:


Dino Cattaneo said:
Well...

The F-16 IMHO is the elephant in the room of the missing FSX/P3Dv2 models.
A good, up-to-date F-16 would be great... I have to confess I considered making one, but my schedule is full.
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