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I'm still playing from time to time. Mostly on the Eastern Front and the Spanish Civil War. Still modding a little bit too.

British Phantom near Gatwick Airport

Just put FE2 Back on my Windows 10 PC and just had a blast still good after all these years it is modded, is any one still flying it?

Indeed a shame - hardly any regular posts in the FE2 forums anymore. Hope everyone's doing well - haven't seen names like Geezer, Crawford, and others in these forums for years. Fully-modded FE2 is still my go-to sim for single missions with variety, and for tight-knuckle flying and dog-fighting - I'd say better than modded RoF, and also easier to set up and quicker to get into than the WoFF series (although the latter is definitely the gold standard for full-blown campaigning). Come to think of it, the WoFF forums on SimHQ have also largely dried up over the last couple of years. And DiD IV, the latest Dead is Dead campaign being run in WoFF (on their CombatAce forums) is pretty much literally DiD too (compared with DiDs II and III from several years back). Perhaps newer generations of simmers have mostly gravitated to multiplayer; or tablet/phone games have saturated the game market. I hope to return more regularly to FE2 in the future - there are a few aircraft that I haven't tweaked the FMs for, and I still want to try to introduce (if possible) realistic turbulence into the sim. Also, there's something wholesome and relaxing about tinkering with FE2 - the virtual equivalent of an old, wooden hangar or quaint WWI aircraft factory. Was busy for a while with AI mods for RoF (an exercise in frustration considering that RoF is so locked-down); and also re-discovered FlightGear in the meantime, a very nice, free sim for monoplane simulation and civilian flying - but be selective when choosing aircraft to fly in it. Some of the FMs are questionable, particularly for multi-wing aircraft. Recommended there is to stick to large airliners like the 707, 747, DC-10, also single-wing, small aircraft such as Pipers, Cessnas, Tecnams, gliders, and so on. (Thinking to myself: sure would be nice to introduce the live weather and advanced weather systems from FlightGear into FE2 - i.e., METAR system, also moisture formation, storms, and so on - although that would require some way of having an open connection to the internet, from within FE2, to siphon in live weather data per whatever location you're flying through in FE2 at any given moment, etc.) Cheers all,

The polish border problem. The movement of the borders after 1945 would it make difficult to create a correct target setting. You would need two or three different terrains to cover all changes.

I always have to have at least one install on my computer. I may not play it constantly, but I always come back to First Eagles. It's pretty sad to see just how much of a ghost town the FE forum has become.

just another update it's about 90% complete in 3d max.

Still playing and skinning

View File 52nd Fighter Wing 1994 52nd Fighter Wing 1994 This mod brings together all of the aircraft of the 52nd Fightere Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Federal Republic of Germany in 1994. It features historic serials and skins for the era Included A-10A_93, F-16C/D_B50, F-15C/D_91 aircraft Sounds, effects and decals for all of the above Assorted Weapons Special Fuel Tanks to allow selection from different aircraft. Installation unzip, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites NOTE ON SPECIAL TANKS AND MIXED FLIGHTS I HAVE SET UP A SERIES OF ROCKET/FUEL TANKS (MINUS THE ROCKETS) SO THAT FUEL TANKS OTHER THAN WHAT IS NATIVE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE SELECTED, ALLOWING MIX FLIGHTS OF AIRCRAFT. THE TANKS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT IS IDENTIFIED BY A NUMBER AT FRONT (IE "370 GAL TANK") WHILE THE NON REGULAR ONES HAVE THE AIRCRAFT NAME IN FRONT (IE F-16 370 GAL TANK). THEY WILL APPEAR FOR THE MOST PART AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU SCROLL IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, IT IS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED THAT YOU SELECT THE F-16C, THEN CHANGE TO THE F-15 OR A-10 IN THE LOADOUT MENU SCREEN ( flightname 1-1 IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LEAD). THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO USE ALL AVAILABLE WEAPONS, AS THE F-16 CAN CARRY ANYTHING THE A-10 OR F-15 CAN. _____________________________________ UPDATE 3 Mar 24 _______________________________ ____________________________ data inis on F-16s updated based on work by FANATIC MODDER Viper loadouts adjusted to automatically add HTS after 1994 loading screen changed for F-16C_B50 ___ INSTALL UPDATE IF YOU DOWNLOADED BEFORE 3 MAR 24, INSTALL WHOLE PACKAGE IF AFTER 4 MAR 24 ______ Credits ----------F-15C/D_91-------------------------- Viper63a - Cockpit work, skin template Spudknocker - Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout. Fanatic Modder - Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters, ini edits creating F-15C_91 RavenClaw_007 - Ejection Seats JAT81500 - For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades! Hi Ho Silvers - AfterBurner Mod. AleDucat - ACES II ejection seat models.(orig) Deuces - F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.(orig) Diego - Modern USAF Pilot skins.(orig) Fubar512 - For the FM work.(orig) JimmyBib - F-15C cockpit flight control textures.(orig) MoonJumper - Avionics work.(orig) Sundowner - Textures.(orig) Wpnssgt - Models, Textures.(orig) Kesselburt - Original F-15C cockpit.(orig) Brain32 - Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.(orig) 331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 - SF2 Weapons Packs daddyairplanes- new textures, tgas, minor ini work, (credits fixed on site 1 Mar 24 after input from Fanatic modder) ---------F-16C Block 50-------------------------- BPAO- original model, ravenclaw_007- additional model and pit work, skin templates (this version) Brain32, Jat, Crusader- FM, Avionics Sony Tuckson tech advice Florian, Jat- Pilots Stary- MFD panel glas ravenclaw_007 and 331KillerBee- Weapons- daddyairplanes- new textures, tgas, minor ini work, ---------F-16D Block 50-------------------------- ravenclaw_007- new (2022) Block 40 model based off of BPAO's original work daddyairplanes - main and data ini to convert the existing Block 40 into a Block 50. Both were very similar the main diference being the wiring for LANTIRN or HTS ALL ELSE SEE F-16C BLOCK 50 ---------A-10A_93 -------------------------- Wpnssgt - Original model and post v3.0 3D Modifications. Spectre8750, Russouk2004 - 3D Modifications Spectre8750, Kesselbrut Cockpits Sundowner - Skin Templates Diego - USAF Pilot Ravenclaw_007 - A-10 Aces II Seat Spectre8750 - Sounds Stary, Dueces - Effects daddyairplanes - new texture, tgas, loadout -------------overall project------------------------------------------------------------------ TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims. daddyairplanes- new TW inspired loading screens, hangar screens, and research. if Frank Castle uses a f ck ton of bullets, it's safe to say i used a f ck ton of research Nightshade/PR - my usual extra set of eyes to catch what i mess up Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it daddyairplanes aka Kevin Unruh 29 Feb 2024 ************************************************************* This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself. The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact. The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes. This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions. See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first. Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it. ************************************************************* Submitter daddyairplanes Submitted 02/29/2024 Category Other  

Terminal Threat Deep Pod with Receiver Processor in USAF/EPAF F-16AB early 1980s and USAF CD early 80s manuals. CD also lists Two Band Shallow. (535 lbs without receiver processor)

Well, if you are asking for opinions, my vote would be for a terrain based on the 1939 Polish-German borders and cities (since we already have terrains for the 1941-45 Russian Front, and for WW2 Finland and Murmansk). Not much room for a few Soviet airbases to the east of Poland in that Ostpreussen TFD, though.

<cough> Skynet <cough>

You´re right. It worked but I ended up getting confused with the screenshots. Now yes (this map deserved an updated version with more definition in the tilesets, it's incredible):

Congrats on your contribution for the betterment of humanity It was Logan4 And the original model is from TurboSquid Me, I was just "can you make that ? can you make this ?" or "Oh really, the cannons fairing is not the same ?!" xD

The door is at the end of the corridor, close when you exit.

View File Sentry '04: USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF SENTRY '04: USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF Since 1976 the USAF has used the E-3 Sentry to control the air battlespace it finds itself in. Starting in 1995, the E-3 fleet began to recieve the Block 30/35 upgrade. These upgrades improved its communications, navigation, and electronic support equipment over the older versions. The most visible change was the ESM pods on the cheeks, and additional fairings on the chin and rear of the aircraft. These upgrades continued until the entire fleet was completed in fall of 2001. This mod represents the E-3B/C fleet at a time of major restructuring, with the 552nd Air Control Wing having reduced to 3 squadrons and the two PACAF squadrons (961st AACS at Kadena and 962nd AACS at Elmendorf) operating 3 of each. Included This mod includes skin for the E-3B aircraft with fake pilot upgrades, skins and decals for all 5 squadrons active in 2004 as well as a 552nd ACW overall skin Installation unzip mod, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites Known Issues - The Sentry aircraft pull hard to port (left) when taking off. This only occurs when the player is hand flying the aircraft, when AI or autopilot flies this is not an issue - The cockpit is not a great match for the aircraft, however SF2 does not support any of their (E-3 or CT-49) original missions as player flyable and they were originally intended to be eye candy. Until we get a 3d modeller that wants to do a new E-3 or even 707 proper pit, this is how it will be. Credits Dave the request that brought this about, and previous TMF associated work The Mirage Factory original E-3 mod and model yakarov79 NATO_AWACS (ESSM) pod model daddyairplanes skins, tga work, research ************************************************************* This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself. The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact. The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes. This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions. See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first. Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it. ************************************************************* Submitter daddyairplanes Submitted 02/29/2024 Category Other  

this one too (damn Ron, i actually did make my deadline )

by request from one of our older members who's wandered off (but pokes in from time to time now awaiting apporval

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.3 - No.6 Squadron, RAF Middle East Command, 1970 Template Credit: sundowner

Belgian Thunderstreaks.

Su-25 Czechoslovakian Air Force end 1980th. The insignias on the right wing are in wrong direction. The basic rule for czech insignias is, the Blue is always to the front, the Red is always toward the fuselage.

Always!

holy sh .... i didnt know Michael Bay did StrikeFighters mandatory screenie

I do. Not as much as some other sims on my rig but every once and a while I need to go bust me some balloons. :)

The most powerful generation of birds pt2

Photoshopped, the most powerful generation of birds

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, we thought you meant for a camera shot!! Our Bad!!!

Spang, 1994 (or what do you mf'rs not uderstand about close up!!!)

Fleet Defense Bunnies

Hello, I finally figured this out! [CampaignData] CampaignName=1979-0918 Nordic Sword (79) Red DataFile=CampaignNC1Red_data.ini CampaignMap=NorthCape NavalCampaign=TRUE Service001=Soviet Force001=NATO Forces Force002=Warsaw Pact Forces //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SovietUnit001] AircraftType=MiG-25PD //AircraftType=MiG-23MLA UnitName=14 GvIAP ForceID=2 UnitID=2 StartDate=09/19/1979 <--- Unit start date is needed for weapon stores to show up in the campaign. DescFile=CampaignNC1Desc.txt StartText=CampaignNC1Start.txt Brgds, MiikkY

Me: F/A-18F with 4 x AIM-9X and 9X-2s (see description for more), 6 x AIM-120Ds, gun, fuel tank Enemy: Bandidos Su-27 with 4 x R-74s and I think 4 x PL-5E. This one after multiple times stumps me. The Su-27 is a maneuverable fighter, but not like this in my opinion. It turns too quick and is on me as soon as I get on him, and he's already trying to spike me with his R-74s. I don't think the FM is right for it based off of Marcfighters Su-27 and I'm sure that FM was good enough. That aside as it is the Su-27 is more UFO-ish and therefore is locking you up and firing before you can get a shot off and when you do, your AIM-9X-2s don't work. Now I don't know who made the X-2s but there has to be some sort of reason that it simply doesn't work. Poor INI dancing is the answer, and I thought at first the Bandidos Su-27 had stealth properties and that it wouldn't allow lock on of a 'winder. After selecting my 9Xs that I had, it worked fine so it wasn't an issue with the Su-27, it was just poor workmanship. Whoever the author is here it is, this should be the non-working version just in case you want to figure out how to get it to work. I think I do know how but I'm curious how this was released. Other than that the quick flight was won by the Su-27 and still need an FM check on it. AIM-9X-2.7z