Skyviper

Well my mother never understood why I enjoyed the game so much and I finally got her to play. It was a strike mission in the F-16. She took off approached the objective and released the GBU-12s they landed short of the target (but the wing man got the target) then she got engaged by the AAA and this point she started to panic a little bit. I was fighting back laughs and trying to help her out. I was telling her to turn right (she was doing 400 mph) she moved the stick too much and one moment she was blacking out and the next redding out. I took everything over. I'm going to get to do a close air support mission next. I'll try to get some screen shots on that one.

https://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/http://combatace.com/index... Here's the link.

I'm not sure if you have and I'm not sure if you haven't but in case you have been wondering about where in the world this week's CombatACE Spotlight segment is I have an answer. I messed up ... plain and simple. Nevertheless I am working on it and will have it up soon. I try to release them every Tuesday because I think its a good day to release them. So if this has caused any inconvenience I do apologize. Now In case you think this thread is totally unwarranted and a waist of your time and you were not overly concerned then here's a photo that, hopefully, made checking this thread out worthwhile.

CombatACE Spotlight With Fubar512 "Being at CombatACE has been a long ride; one that I hope never comes to an end..." -Fubar512 In this week’s CombatACE Spotlight segment we shine the light on Fubar512. He’s been a member here when this site was known as BioHaz. For ten years he’s contributed a number of files as well as sound advice and support for those that needed it. Thank you, Fubar512 for agreeing to do this interview. So, Fubar512, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Well, let see....I am (or rather, was) an ASE-certified diesel mechanic, I hold a Coast Guard 200-ton offshore master's license, I've held an FAA recreational (novice) pilot's license, and I have even once jumped out of a perfectly good aircraft, and paid for the privilege to do so! For the past 15 years or so, I've been involved in the IT field, in essence turning what was once my hobby into my career. What interests you about aviation? That's a tough one to answer. I can probably sum it up best by saying that the mechanics of flight itself fascinate me, and have done so from an early age. What is your favorite aircraft and why? I'd have to say that it would be a tie between the F-4 Phantom and the MiG-21. Both set benchmarks over 50 years ago that modern aircraft are still judged by. What was your most memorable flight and why? I once flew as a passenger in a Champion Citabria, with one of the instructors that I had befriended at the controls. He managed to pull a few maneuvers that approached 4 to 5 Gs over the Hudson river, and even flew under the George Washington bridge, which is considered a big no-no today. Compared to the flying Corollas (Ooops, I meant Cessna 172s) that I had flown, the Citabria was a sports car. It was a tail-dragger with tandem seating, sported a stick instead of a yoke, and had exactly zero creature comforts. What got you interested in flight simulation? With my interest in aviation, moving onto flight sims is almost a given. I can sum it by stating that it allows me to indulge and immerse myself in situations and scenarios that are unlikely to occur (or that I am unlikely to be a part of), in real life. Do you remember the first flight you ever played? Oh yes, that would have been Falcon 3.0 What motivated you to arrive at CombatACE and stay over the years? CombatACE (Or BioHaz as it was known back then) was probably the only site that hosted mods for Strike Fighters back in late 2002, so joining it was a no-brainer. The camaraderie among the modders and flight sim enthusiasts here is what really set the hook, and I soon found myself a part of the community, and started contributing not long afterwards. The next thing I know, Dave sets me up as a moderator, so now I felt obligated to stay. What kind of mods do you like to make and why? I've produced flight-dynamics models (FMs), ground object data files (mostly ships), visual effects, sound effects, environment mods, and...have I forgotten anything? Of all of them, I get the most satisfaction from creating realistic flight models. The calculations, the research, the tedious hours of testing, all pay off when you get everything just right. When did you start modding? Almost as soon as I got into the hobby, back during the 1990s. With the SF series, I started modding it right off the bat in November of 2002, and if I'm not mistaken, uploaded my first mods in 2003. What does modding do for you? Is it something that is relaxing, a neat hobby, etc? Modding allows me to tweak a simulation to the level of realism that satisfies me, and while I can say that I have found it relaxing at times, believe me when I tell you that it can be just as stressful. What modding tools do you use and why? Kreelin's Aeroconvert for creating FMs, Fastcargo's "big ruler" for pinpointing locations on an existing model, to name just a couple. The best tool, however, is research. In short, Google is your best friend. What is your favorite mod you have created? Probably the flight models for the F-86 series, and specifically, for the F-86E. What is your favorite mod that you did not create? Any of Stary's terrain sets. What is a mod you would like to create? A complete terrain mod for the TW series that elevates SF2 up to modern flight sim standards, and bringing the series that much closer to realism. Who is a Modder you admire or inspired you to start modding? There isn't just one. There's Streakeagle, Column5, Kreelin, Wrench, Bpao, Deuces, Julhelm, Crusader, and of, Course, Dave. My sincerest apologies to anyone that I've left out! Do you have favorite quotes or thoughts about being here at Combat Ace you’d like to share? Being at CombatACE has been a long ride; one that I hope never comes to an end. The friends that I have made at CombatACE over the years have certainly made my time here worthwhile. Thank you, Fubar512, for telling us your story and for being here over the years and doing, like many others do, what you can to make CombatACE a great place to be. Until next time, I’m Skyviper wishing everyone good hunting and happy landings. Here’s a picture of Fubar512 with a nice catch.

We're here for you Dave. As for me all I can do is pray for you and your family.

Another news article that I just came across. I'm sure a lot of you will have a bunch to say about this one. Here's the full story.

Just came across this. Click here for full story. I wonder if I could get a battlship for a dollar ... don't know what I'd do with it but I'll figure somehting out.

That looks great and I thank you Dave for posting that video. Okay I need to get smacked... I just saw a few locations that were in Fallout New Vegas and was thinking ha ha I'm flying over the boomers.

Damn forgot about the asbestos ... there goes the night club plan.

I was thinking about that myself. I see great minds think alike. nightclubs, hotels, casinos ... For the mega rich they can charger small private aircraft that land on the carrier and provide secured storage and when the boat gets near a country either launch the jet or chopper them in. And pirates would't want to screw with something that looks military. $25,000 rooms/ night $9,000 to land Plus $4,000 for the aircraft to be secured. Prices may vary.

Cool idea!

I don't drink alcohal (I get crazy enough drinking soda) So I know a number of you would love this. I just saw this and it begged to be posted here on combatACE. Enjoy.

CombatACE Spotlight: With Sundowner "All modders are inspiring in their own right no matter what they do. It’s the work of other modders that constantly get us to strive to improve our own work." -Sundowner In this week's CombatACE Spotlight segment we focus on, Sundowner, who has been a member here at CombatACE for ten years. His most notable file with 1,281 downloads is the Jaguar GRI For SF2 Series. Thank you Sundowner for taking the time to do an interviw with us. So, Sundowner, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I'm 50 years old [well nearly 51 now] and come from a farming family. Right from an early age I was interested in all things mechanical & spent most of my childhood messing around with all sorts of equipment & by the age of 10 I could weld as good as anybody else on the farm. About 15 years ago I got tired of working 100+ hours a week and left the farm machinery behind me and took a job in a warehouse, everybody said I'd never stick it but even though I do sometimes miss the "grunt" of using heavy machinery [my last 5 years were spent operating a 450hp grass chopper] I love being home by 4.30 pm & no weekend work. What interest you about aviation? Everything, big or small, old or new, flight is a marvelous achievement. Yes, flight is a marvelous invention. So what is your favorite aircraft and why? Wow......that's a really hard question, I have favourites from every era but if I was forced to pick just one it would have to be the mighty F-4 Phantom....any version, there's just summat (British for something) about them that's addictive. What got you interested in flight simulation? When we were buying our first pc for the kids in 1998 I saw a "Suncom combo crate" joystick & throttles, I asked the sales person a few questions about it & BINGO! Up went the spec of the pc, so did the price and the wife’s blood pressure! Do you remember the first flight sim you ever played? Novalogic F-16 & Mig 29....purchased with afore ** mentioned joystick, after that it was Janes USAF & IAF......I was hooked big style! What motivated you to arrive at CombatAce and stay over the years? Dave [uSAFMTL], we met through the Strike Fighters forums at SimHQ & once CombatAce was "formed" for want of a better term we all migrated over here, it was a natural progression. CombatAce has become the number1 site for everything Strike Fighters, the amount of knowledge and talent here is unbelievable, there is no doubt in my mind that without this community the SF series would of died out long ago. When did you start modding? As soon as SF1 was released [not the Wal-Mart version] I ordered a copy from the states & after about 6 months I took my first steps into skinning, it was the first thing I'd done for any sim, I had no Photoshop experience, everything was trial & error.....mainly error, it's only by doing summat wrong that you learn how to do it right....lol What does modding do for you? Is it something that is relaxing? A neat hobby, etc? Modding is a hobby, it has to be. I get paid to be stressed at work not in my spare time, if [and when] skinning gets stressful it's time to walk away and do summat else. I see that your most downloaded file is the Jaguar GR1 for the SF2 series with over a thousand downloads. What prompted you to make and release the Jaguar GR1? The Jag that I released is basically V2.0 of the original Mirage Factory model, BPAo and I were working on it right up to his death, I decided to carry on as best I could as I know that Oli would want us to finish all his projects. It needs an updated pit but that is way beyond my limited capabilities, I just tidied up the loose ends. What modding tools do you use and why? Photoshop for skinning and 3ds Max for my limited modeling skills, working with the max file while skinning the plane or whatever is far, far easier than trying to identify the parts on an already painted map. What is your favorite mod you have created? I quite like my version of Baltika's UK terrain......I put an awful lot of work into that, mostly stuff that I'd never tried before.....or is it the TSR2 model [ started by Craig Brierley & finished by me] it's a wonderful "what if" What is your favorite mod that you did not create? There are sooooo many.....could be any of the terrains or aircraft wise it would be anything with Ravenclaw_007's name on it or the TMF F-14......I think. Who is a Modder you admire or has inspired you to start modding? All modders are inspiring in their own right no matter what they do. It’s the work of other modders that constantly get us to strive to improve our own work. Do you have favorite quotes or thoughts about being here at Combat Ace you’d like to share? I've made a LOT of good friends here over the years; it's great to have such a large amount of likeminded folks from all over the world and all walks of life all working together to make our hobby even more enjoyable. Nicely said, Sundowner, once again thank you for taking the time to do an interview with and for telling us your story. Well that’s it for this week’s CombatACE Spotlight segment. If you’re interested in using Sundowner’s most downloaded mod you can simply click here and download it. Please carefully read all of our downloading instructions and associated readme files to get the most enjoyment from Sundowner’s and BPAO’s work. Until next time, I’m Skyviper with the CombatACE news team wishing you all, in the word’s Wrench, happy landings.

Is it wrong of me to think of that has a nice little key chain concealed weapon?

Nice Thanks for the heads up.

I remember playing chuck yeagers sim (one of many) and the P-51 on that was a bitch too just pull up and stall you go. You had to really baby that damn thing to get her to go where you needed her too. So its cool that DCS would do the same thing too.

Nice Video Thanks for sharing it. Things that came to mind at 1:40 Star Wars Canyon Race Top Gun (In the cliffs) Independence Day (Dog fight in Canyons)