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Wilco Harrier (Download version released!)

Well, it's either the Vietnamese International Film Festival or...

Vectoring In Forward Flight. A technique used in VTOL aircraft whereby the ability to use vectored thrust is used to reverse direction or rapidly slow the aircraft allowing the "enemy" to overshoot.

As already mentioned earlier, VIFFíng was not really encouraged as it put enormous strain on the Harrier airframe, especially when carrying heavy payloads.
 
VIFF is used during the following clip.

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bazzar said:
we have just scratched the surface but have endeavoured to provide as realistic a simulation as possible. There will always be errors of some sort or another but that is what upgrades and patches do. As new info comes to light or as we learn more we can adapt the project.

It is interesting though. just how much knowlege we have to accumulate on different aircraft,from biplanes to airliners. We'd probably do well in a quiz show!:engel016:
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Likewise; the Harrier was an often frustrating beast to work with; they (over time) gained 'field modifications' that became standard ; such as trimming the last 2" off the ventral airbrake so it wouldn't touch the ground when the aeroplane heavily laden; and 'window' chaff packets being permanently fixed to inside of airbrake. (Phase 6 upgrade introduced the matra Phimat (google it!) pod capability to outer pylons btw Bazzar; although only one would be carried)

ttfn

Pete
 
pleasantly surprised to find download version is already available... very pleased. Great work AH

Matt
 
Well I hope you like her and thankyou Matt.

Please remember that this is the download version only at this stage. It gives us and Wilco an opportunity to put in upgrades which on a model like this one is more than likely.

For those who are going to plunge in, it is very important that you read the manual to set up your controller and keystrokes CAREFULLY. Rob has done a magnificent job on this one and she is a handful if you get things wrong.

Airshow bows and VIFFing are all possible now but please, please, please read the manual!..:engel016:
 
I havent fully got the hang of it all yet but I'm enjoying it very much. The modelling/texturing is superb as is the FDE. The only thing I'd have different and its probably only personal taste... is that I'd have the Canopy glass a smidge more opaque so you notice it more.

Matt
 
If I click the Delivery type my screen goes dark and then nothing happens. So without being able to chose "download delivery" I can't buy the product. Ie9...anyone else having the same problem?
 
Very nice plane ... thanks Bazzar! I´m just starting to understand all the flying variables. :salute:

Two things to put in the patch:
- The refuel probe is not visible from inside the cockpit. Minor thing but it should be good to see it.
- Some glitch with the sound repeat loop with idle engine inside cockpit. It appears to have little difference in the end of each loop (My english is not good enough to explain it better).

Thanks again!
 
Wow. Awesome... now I can fly in and out of those little fields in PNW with a 'fast jet', well done!

Excellent, excellent bird. VTOL is a blast!
 
Damn it! Figures I actually have work to bring home and can't enjoy this latest release. Well, the weekend's a coming........thanks for the update.

Matt
 
I have probably overlooked this, but is there a free/payware ski jump carrier available? Better yet, does the Wilco release come with a ski ramp or ski jump carrier? Grrr, trying to focus on my homework, now thinking of viffing and carving canyon walls. Boy, this would be another fantastic add to the FSX @ War add on, say versus some Argie Daggers or Etendard's....

Matt
 
"...$2.24 / gallon? Fillr' up with 'V-Power' please!"

Captured in Concrete, WA, a few blocks from 3W5 airstrip.
 
Roger said:
If I click the Delivery type my screen goes dark and then nothing happens. So without being able to chose "download delivery" I can't buy the product. Ie9...anyone else having the same problem?
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ditto.

The delivery option disappears when trying to choose and the dark screen appears.
Can't buy it!

Jose.

***SOLVED*** Click compatibility view icon (broken sheet icon) and then select your download option! Forgot to mention this on IE9 browser.
 
Thanks Jose, I was about to contact Wilco (I will do anyway) but it looks like you've found a fix. We just build 'em.:engel016:
 
No problema! I'm really enjoying this product, but I have found two little things that may need fixing:

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Not a biggie for me but would be nice to have them properly fixed. Congrats guys in a very much needed and fantastic model!

Jose.
 
Prop axis controls the nozzles - great solution and much better than using the flaps.

Downloaded this morning and did a quick flight, but not enough to get an impression other than it looks decent. Manual is printed and tonight is looking like some good flying time!
 
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