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Hi community, Sorry about my vagueness, I haven't been here in some time now. Been playing NF since it's release, but there are just a couple of issues for me in the sim (or I am getting older....LOL). So, if anybody can shed some light please.... 1. Some of the aircraft that I have imported had the ability to lauch anti-shipping type missiles, but they are not showing as available (A6, F-4N, Bucaneer) I am guessing an ini edit? 2. With my merged installs all of the other aircraft from all of the other sims appear in the selection list. Is there any way to stop this? 3. When flying in overcast conditions, I find it hard to differentiate a visible horizon. I know you guys are working on the ground tiles, will the new ones fix this? 4. (Finally!) have I seen that a new water map is being worked on? Once again, thanks to all you Modders and you great work. Transforms this sim. Andrew.

Hi community, I had a bash at adding the RA-5C Vigilante to SFNA, after all, it sits within the correct timeframe. All I can say is what a blast!! With four tanks on, at low level doing Recon, nothing at all could touch me! Several MiG-23 expended all of their AAM's trying to frag me. A really nice add-on I must say; only issue was when I returned to the CVN, and a major issue for the real Vigi pilots.......you have to be careful taxiing this thing around the deck, because that nose is so far in front of the gear. As soon as I have installed some more mods, will be posting some screenies. Thanks all, Andrew.

That A6 screen is aweome! We are defintely spoilt here at CombatAce. Can't wait. Thanks for all the hard work Kout. AJ.

Hi community, Been away from the SF2 series, but I am back! Have done my installs of WoE, WoI, and SF2, and also added a few nice aircraft (Thanks to all the modders) :-) Just need a few questions answered please: 1. What is the best desert terrain to replace the stock Strike Fighters one? 2. There was an awesome cloud/atmosphere set for SF1, is there anything similar for SF2? 3. Same as No 2. but for explosion effects. 4. I've seen lots of talk on the forum about a YaK-38. Do we currently have one or not? Once again, sorry for what might be simple questions, and apologies for my absence. Cheers, Andy.

Hi community, Been searching the site, but cannot find......can somebody point me in the direction of: 1. Nuclear weapons effects 2. An A6 Intruder 3. Heard there was a Buccaneer available now? Thanks AJ.

Hey Dave!!! Slacker?? Do you mean; in between jobs, working, getting married, going to Thailand to spend time with my new family, considering more kids, seeing my own girls, and wondering where in the world I will live next? lol, between all of that, guess I HAVE been a bit slack! Off to work now, but will fill you guys in a bit more, drop me a PM my friend :) All the best, AJ.

Hi community, I have been gone for some time, haven't I? I recently purchased all of the Series 2 sims, and was wondering if you all could advise me of the best Terrain and Environment mods I can apply to all of the series please? Don't want any new terrains or aircraft 'yet', just want to ease myself back into the sim first. Many thanks, AJ.

Hi community, Amongst the downloads, can anybody advise me of the 'ultimate' / last Soviet version of the MiG-21 to add to my WoE install? From my readings on the net, the last Soviet version was the 'bis', but I cannot find one of these in Soviet colors. I want this for my stock WoE install, and would love to have something with updated weapons. Thanks Andy.

Hi community, As I have briefly discussed in the past, I am wanting to do some multiple installs of WoE, based on perhaps ten year intervals, with era specific aircraft. I have just completed a new install and update of the sim, using mostly default aircraft, and others that were in use toward 1985 (what I assume is the end time of the default campaign). I would like to do two additional installs, one that covers an era that would include the F-15E etc, and another that would cover a 'future war' using some fictional aircraft such as the X-29. There are a few things that I would like some help with please: 1. For my 'next install', can I just copy and rename my existing WoE directory, and add the new aircraft? Or must I do a new install of the game? 2. Can anybody suggest any scenery areas for these two fictional campaigns? 3. How difficult is it to write or modify a campaign? I've only had a brief look at this, and if I interpret things correctly, you can just change squadron and equipment types in the campaign files, or am I being too superficial? I have noticed in single missions that if an ai aircraft is not available to the sim, it will use something else. (a great plus). 4. I'm also hanging out for the Buc, because when I reinstall DBS, I see this as a key area for naval type operations. And once again, thanks to all of the talented people that have made this sim what it is today. Cheers Andy.

Hi community, In regards to WoE, what do you guys think would be an appropriate FAC aircraft to replace the O-1 as 'Snoopy'? In fact, in the European theatre of operations, would a FAC have even been used at all? Thanks AJ.

Good afternoon community, I was wondering if anybody would have a copy of the MODUsaf pilot that was posted here once? This will be the final update I want to put the icing on the cake of my installs. Thanks all, Andy.

Hi community, after a highly successful reinstall of WoV, I have decided today to do a reinstall of WoE, and all it's updates and add ons. The only thing that has me concerned is some of the default aircraft. When I think 'Cold War', I think of that period when I was living in the UK and on alert, usually around the 1981 mark. As a result, I feel that some of the default aircraft are a little 'defunct', such as the B-57, Hunter etc. I want to make this as accurate as I can, what does the community think? I cannot see Hunters flying along with F-15's et al. I would like to make this as accurate as possible. What does the community think? Thanks AJ.

Very True, However, I would like to keep the 'Cold War' pretty much confined to the US, UK, a few other NATO nations, and the WARPAC states. I'm not sure, but I doubt if the RAF would have been using Hunters at this time. Because of the map sizes in the sim as well, this is why I will be leaving out some NATO nations such as Spain. Thanks AJ

Actually, I have a minor H2O issue as well (not a grumble- more an inquiry) I've been using some hi-res water fixes, and I tend to get a bit of clipping, however, it is confined to some distance away 'toward the horizon' if you get my meaning? The only thing I haven't tried or asked is whether it may be fixed by an Nhancer profile for WoV (If indeed there is one available) Cheers AJ

An absolutely first class add-on! many thanks to everybody concerned, wish I had your talent. AJ.

~Tax, I read up on this, and the 'over the shoulder' launching of the Shrike or STARM gives the seeker a better field of view toward the target. It's also good because you can pull the remainder of the loop on the way down and get the hell out. I hadn't thought too much about the recce guys to be honest, and most of what I have read indicates fairly positive missions with RF-101 and RF-4C, due to the low level and very high speed profiles of the flights. Just the little info that I know, not professing to be an expert on the subject. Cheers AJ.

I use the same system as JRA, but more in line with what I have heard is real-life procedure for Wild Weasel (SAM Suppression) missions. Approach your target area WITHOUT using ECM. You'll find if you are transmitting, radars around you will be switched off. As soon as you hear the RWR start to beep, look for the flashing symbol of transmitting radar, and steer your aircraft it it's direction. Climb a little to give yourself some extra altitude, and the roll inverted, bringing the nose down in the direction of the radar. Fire off the Shrike, continue to pull the stick back so you are going down, and get down to low level as quickly as you can. Only the way down, activate your jammers and release chaff and flare if you have it. Personally, I reckon real life Weasel crews must have the biggest balls in the Air Force. AJ.

I am REALLY hanging out for this iron bird! Excellent work on all accounts and a thank you in advance. AJ

LMAO...not really! I guess this is a sort of convoluted 'thank you' to all of the developers out there. I have modded all of my games so much, with new terrains, cloud sets etc, I think that some versions of previous add-ons have corrupted newer ones. So, I think it's time to wipe everything out and start all over again! I'm not relishing this task; it will take me at least a few days, but must be done! I do have a few questions though: I have used Polaks skymods with the new version of Widesky, and I think this causes some corruption. Anybody else seen this? CA_Stary; you're 'Hollywood' style effects are awesome, thanks man! Also, thanks for the new Germany and Vietnam tilesets. What is the best desert tileset ( for SFP1) please? Lastly (and I think I am making an error here) When I do a CAT extraction, I end up with a ton of stuff in my OBJECTS directory. I'm not sure if this is how it should be? I usually only do a CAT extraction of Objects for adding weapons. As usual, thanks to all in advance. Andy.

Cheers again Dave. We'll really need to chat soon. Off to the Phil. on 9th June to see my new daughter. Don't worry man, she gets her looks from her mum.... LOL AJ

Thanks Dave. What I've never understood (and this could be me) is that when I've used the CAT extractor, I've never seen that you have been able to extract, say, just weapons. I also can't remember if the sim builds a WEAPONS subfolder within OBJECTS after the install. I'll start a reinstall of WoV and patch shortly. If I screwed up before, could be the cause of all the weapons ed issues I've had. Thanks AJ

Serious one: Spectre Non-Serious Ones: Cunning Stunts, and Mister Creosote Cheers Andy.

Plan your approach a fair way out. Make sure that if you haven't expended most of your weapons, then jettison them. I usually approach in a 'conventional' manner, until about five miles out, slowing down to below 200 knots with air brakes. Once I get down to about 160, I start to move the nozzles down GRADUALLY. I can't emphasize that you must not rush this part! Get the flaps out, drop the speed off, I think I usually come in with nozzles around 60 degrees at about 80 knots or so. Watch you rate of descent, down below about 500 feet, I usually know where I'm at; If I'm making a hash of things, I'll do a low speed rolling landing. This is not detracting from realism too much. And remember with the Harrier that at near zero forward speed, your nose will drop a LOT! I've done some vertical take offs, but it don't seem worth it to me because loads are so limited. Cheers Andy. P.S: If anybody has mastered hovering strafing in this bird, tell me how!

Hi guys, I was just wondering, when the Bucaneer gets released, will it be coming with any "cold war" Royal Navy skins? Thanks Andy.