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Actually, I saw the same thing in the bottom of my Pyrat Rum bottle. Granted, I had consumed most of the contents (small sip at a time), but I am almost sure that what I saw was not an after-effect of "ye ole grog". I showed the miracle to my spouse, but she was unable to see the smilely face that was clear as a bell to me. She's old and blind anyway. I personally think it was an omen and I, promptly, invested a bunch of money in the US stock market. Despite the plunge of over 700 points the following day, I am sure my karma has changed as the result of an off-world communication via the bottom of my rum toddy.....................

The performance of the F-5E/F pretty much matches the performance of the T-38. It is a heavier aircraft and can be loaded up much more, but it also has bigger engines, so the tradeoff is a wash in terms of what a pilot would notice. The F-5E/F actual lift off speed should be around the same place that a T-38 lifts off, once again, the wash between additional weight and additional thrust. The F-5 is quicker when it is clean or just with wingtip missiles because of the added thrust. However, the sim does reflect real life in that pilot technique makes a big difference. If you don't lift the nose wheel off of the concrete, then the jet will scoot to the end of the runway and into the jungle, never flying. The cocked position assists the AOA for lift off, but does not change the pilot requirement to rotate or it will never lift off prior to becoming a smoking hole at the departure end of the runway. It is a mistake, in my opinion, to compare capabilities of the SH to the F-5 of any flavor. The SH represents a quantum leap in wing design and technology as compared to the F-5. Anything that is similar between the two is circumstance. Hope this helps a little in the discussion.

A moment to thank TK and his wonderful imagination that has brought us all this series of Third Wire simulations. TK, you da man!!!!!

Has anyone else encountered the F-5E speed brakes stuck down and unresponsive after the latest patches to the appropriate key control?

The reload worked. Thanks, FC, Blackbird.

Seems like the tank was called the Joseph Stalin 3 as in JS-3. Then again my memory is fading.

Little tardy, but no less hearty.......Thanks, MK2!

A little tweak................the F-5 when ready for takeoff has a paddle on the stick (E/F models only) that decompresses the nosegear oleo strut and causes the nose to raise. The aircraft looks kinda like it is 'cocked' for takeoff which it is and, actually, that is the idea. It sets the takeoff AOA closer to actual. To duplicate this 'cocked' look on the runway for takeoff, change the following: [NoseGear] SpringFactor=2.0 <-- change this to 5 [LeftMainGear] SpringFactor=3.0 <-- change this to 1 [RightMainGear] SpringFactor=3.0 <-- change this to 1 Looks better on the E model. (tested in WoV and WoE w/current patches)

Beautiful work. Cannot wait.............

Try wing-low method in a U-2.....until touchdown then immediately put the opposite wing on the ground to keep the jet from weathervaning. If you are fortunate enough to be a little heavy, the effects are not as great, but that is the good news. The bad news is that you almost always blow the windward main tire. Better option is to go somewhere else. (not an option for the airlines, though).

Hardened Stinger site took a couple of shots at me in WoI with the new Afganistan terrain. Since I was in an A-10 I accepted their invitation to dinner and shot big holes in their site...................................(sigh of satisfaction)!

Experience speaks, but rookies become experienced how?........................................

OK, I'm rubbing it a bit here, but FC allowed me to do some FM flight testing on both and they fly pretty much like the real thing. They are really fun and allow you to fly from the back seat (new to TK sims). Initial paint jobs look really good. Kudos to FC.

Praying for your country and people, ghostrider883. We've been there and done that and it sucks.

Whuff-Whuff-Whuff I am giving myself 1000 lashes with a wet noodle. I asked the same question on an earlier post and got the same answers. Didn't pay attention or write down the fixes then, but I will now..........Stupid me! Whuff-Whuff-Whuff

Well said, ruggbutt, well said!

In my opinion, states that do not evolve are already in the first vestages of dissolution. That is what makes the election of Mr Obama such a milestone. The US of 2008 is a different kind of entity today then it was in 1964 when the equal opportunity was for some, not all. While we still have a way to go, our nation is improving for all the right reasons and I cannot think of a better manifestation of that positive growth than the election this year. I didn't vote for Mr Obama, but he is my President and Commander-in-Chief now. I can also appreciate the event as what it is in our history. I set aside our current economic malaise as just another cyclical thing that is not truly a threat to our society, but, actually, another reason for us to draw together. It is what it is. We'll call the bums who have been involved in illegal doings in that sector to task too. Imperialism is not our thing, despite claims in other sectors that it is. Our history, though short, proves that, eventually, when we feel that we have been accountable for our actions, we give everything back. Our self-assumed role as international policeman, however, is constantly in question and under fire here at home and that is a good thing. There is a lot of proof that the US can be your best friend or your worst enemy, your choice. When we've a mind to, oh boy, can we fight. We have walked away from fights (Vietnam), but we have never lost one. We haven't done a particularly good job of deciding when to get into a fight, but, I think, we are learning from our experience. No person on this planet, unless you are an American, understands in the least way what makes Americans so fiercely competitive and patriotic. We are prolific and loud in our own self-criticism and this is a good thing. However, try to castigate us from the outside (Hugo) or making assumptions based on that internal strife is a huge mistake. You will be faced with something you were not expecting at all. We can circle the wagons and take on all comers a whole lot faster and more effectively than anyone can imagine. A democracy is what the people want and elect and, thereby, is in constant evolution to the needs of the electorate. Equal outcome is not the objective, equal opportunity is (so much for socialism). That is why we celebrate so much when the underdog wins. As long as the majority of the electorate insists on accountability, we will survive and end up stronger along the way. Everybody that governs in our society is a temp. We're not stuck with anybody for too long and can survive the bums no matter how bad they are. We, also, don't allow the princes enough time to turn into bums either. So, by my measure, the US is doing fine and I guess that my final proof is that there is no shortage of good men and women who voluntarily stand in line for the right to place their lives in harm's way to protect this nation. As long as that condition exists, we must be doing something right, are not yet on the road to decline, and can still call ourselves worthy.

Each and every one of us has many things to be thankful for. Run through the list and smile. Happy Thanksgiving!

Lighting for the Super Connie C_121_AddOns.txt

As tested in WoV, lights for the excellent C-119 C_119_AddOns.txt

Here's the kit with the Taxi Light on the nosegear. MiG_19S_AddOns.txt

Attached is what I have been using for most of the add on aircraft.... my add on text file. I store information that are the result of somebody's experience that has been related here at CA or from my own scratching around in the INI files. It should be a complete .INI change list for the MiG-19S. I do not have Wrench's nose gear taxi light, but this file does add two landing lights forward of the main struts underneath each wing and the ant-collision rotating beacons top and bottom. Most MiGs landing lights are in this configuration, but I didn't have any good pics of a MiG at night to see the taxi light Wrench notes. I'll add one and re-submit this file later. MiG_19S_AddOns.txt

Congratulations, SidDogg. Remember that promotion is not a reward, it is an expectation!

Attached are some mods that enhance a beautiful Soviet bird by Starfighter2. I also used the B-26K cockpit to fly the beastie around with since it is only a Alfa model. Is anybody else missing the starboard bomb bay door? Look for the phantom rider on the refueling boom (seen from inside the cockpit). Bear_Addons.txt

Sorry Icarus99, I did not make my point well. It is my opinion that this whole thread is not worthy of attention on this forum. To me, suicide is the coward's way out and giving the poor confused fool any attention at all only brings more pain to his family and indirectly encourages copycat activity from others facing difficulty. Nobody said this ride was going to be easy.