Skyviper

Sunday and 10:58 a.m cst. I said I enough of the craziness and left. For months I've been having problems with a co-worker and for months management didn't want to listen. This employee is nothing but a bully on a 3,000 pound piece of equipment and should I or anyone else say anything to him then you'll be in a long lengthly discussion with human resorces because he said the one word he can say in English. Es Disrimination! Mucho Disrimintation! So I said fuck it you want to go around endangering lives and being a dick just because you want to be then have at it. I'd rather be unemployed than maimed or dead. A part of me says that was a bitch move but another part of me says I did the right the thing. Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to remove yourself from the equasion.

Well like the title asked does Micrsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3 even work on windows vista 64 bit? I remember playing this game way back in the day and I was going through some boxes I came across both disks in their case. I remembered bombing raids and some really good dogfights. But before I think about installing it I was wondering if anyone of knew if it could work on vista and if so what could be done to ensure that it runs smoothly. I've read forums and forums and have seen that some people have encountred propblems with the game freezing up or crashing when running on vista and because the game is so daggum old Microsoft has zero support for it and moved on to whatever it is they moved onto. As always any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.

Hey Allenjb42 Here you go. And here is another website featuring pictures. (this website also has some audio) http://www.gallagher.com/ejection_seat/

I hear all the pilots had these on them.

Sounds like something from a comedy.

An interesting article I'm sure many of will appreciate. http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/The-Making-of-a-Joint-Strike-Fighter-Pilot-223970321.html

This is pretty much the whole report; however, I will include the link anyway. Here's the link to the story

CombatACE Spotlight: Interview With Brain32 "For the most part it was the spirit, the enthusiasm of all modders to make something for everybody to enjoy by investing your own free time and sometimes even money and asking nothing in return, now that's really inspirational for me."-Brain32 In this week’s CombatACE Spotlight we focus on Brain32. He hails from Zagreb, Croatia, and has been a member here at CombatACE for nine years. Thank you, Brain32, for taking the time to do an interview with us. So, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Well I'm 32, born and live in Zagreb, Croatia currently working in Public Notary Office and attending Faculty of Law at the University of Zagreb What interest you about aviation? Well flying is the obvious answer but to put it more precise what really "rings my bells" are fighter aircrafts built without compromise for performance that allows domination. What is your favorite aircraft and why? Well if there can be only one, then it's the F-15 Eagle, reason is described in the answer to the previous question plus it really looks perfect What got you interested in flight simulation? If you can't fly the real one, this is as close as it gets... That’s a pretty good reason. Do you remember the first flight sim you ever played? I think it was TopGun on Gameboy, not 100% sure as I was a kid... I remember playing Top Gun on NES as kid too … good times. So, what motivated you to arrive at CombatACE and stay over the years? Originally I stumbled on BioHazard Central, I think I was searching for il2 skins? Not completely sure to be honest, then I got SFP1 but it was pretty basic and the mods were not so highly evolved yet, when I got back a few years later I was in shock and awe so I stayed... Your most downloaded file the Vietnam SEA tile repaint. What motivated you to make that mod? Well I was looking to improve the aspect of the game where we either had the least modders or were in other ways falling behind with other parts of the game, at that time learning 3dmax was too much for me so I decided to improve terrains same reason why I now do cockpits in 3d while can't make an external model to save my life. How long did it take you make it? A few months but I first posted WIP screens when it was almost done to have peace making it... How much research did you put into it? It didn't really take much research as it was all about sampling photo-real textures; I did a lot of sampling though. First time I did major research for a mod was for F-18 cockpits, still researching. When did you start modding? Guess it was 2007, when Vietnam tiles were released...did some trials and errors before that, squashed a few installs after messing it up...usual stuff What does modding do for you? Is it something that is relaxing, a neat hobby, etc? Yup, mostly "winter hobby" my other major relaxation thing is basketball and fitness. What modding tools do you use and why? Hex editor, notepad, photoshop, 3ds max, and some other stock and 3rd party tools for the game, sounds like a lot but with those you can master any moddable aspect of the game. What is your favorite mod you have created? F-18 cockpits, hands down. What is your favorite mod that you did not create? Uhhh that's hard to say, love the Stary's mods so much I don't even use my terrain mods anymore, as for other stuff I don't really want to start mentioning all that are a must have for me because I'm doomed to left somebody out and that would be a shame. What is a mod that you would like to make? Hmm good question, a nice new cockpit for something but I haven't decided what yet...you will know when you see it in the download section Who is a Modder you admire or inspired you to start modding? There's no single person, for the most part it was the spirit, the enthusiasm of all modders to make something for everybody to enjoy by investing your own free time and sometimes even money and asking nothing in return, now that's really inspirational for me... Do you have favorite quotes or thoughts about being here at Combat Ace you’d like to share? Can't really say, I did like the Eels and the LaTvIaN MaFiA though Once again, thank you Brain32 for taking the time to do an interview with us and for telling us your story. I wish you well as you continue your research for those F-18 cockpits that I’m sure will turn out nicely. Well that’s it for this week’s CombatACE Spotlight, until next time, I’m Skyviper, wishing everyone out there good hunting and happy landings.

Just saw this and thought some of you would like to check it out. To see for yourself, copy and paste these coordinates in the search pane, click sattelite view, and zoom in. 16°51′53″N, 11°57′13″E Here's the full report.

Mid Air Collision Caught on Camera Yahoo News Video

I was going through on Youtube last night looking for anything of interest anything funny, or just something interesting. Came across this three part series about the men and women that are apart of the Grenadier Guard the soldiers that protect the Queen of England. It was a eye opener to me as I had no idea they were actually a combat unit (or have a combat unit and then ceremonial unit) The guards aren't supposed to move at all that but that end of this video 44:50 time frame a new Grenadier Guard straight out of boot camp and who has had a turbulent life and turned it all around stands guard and he holds the hand of his little sister while his mother takes a picture of him and his little sister. A sincere moment amid a group of tourists. I appreciate this documentary because like I said I never knew what all went on. I thought I would share this video here and you if you wish to continue there are two more parts to this series. So if you are curious like me and have the time take a look.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.