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Snapple, if your only experience with the Jane's simulations are from USAF and the other survey sims they put out, you unluckily have only been playing with the bottom of the barrel. Jane's did its best work with Longbow 2, F-15 and F/A-18. All three are still regarded as some of the most realistic simulations on the market, ever.

Complaining about the CF-18, lol. I'd love to fly it!

I'll check it out. Problem is, I'm definately pushing the admissions deadlines.

Hahaha, well, I am leaning towards the Naval Academy, but either way its a great deal. Sorry Dagger, I'm not gung ho enough to be a Marine. Well, thats not true. If they wanted me as a pilot I'd sign up instantaniously. I always did like the "Rifleman First" motto.

I know I just need to have some patience. The problem is, if I don't get accepted, I need to get my backup plans in order. So far, I've been accepted to the Citadel, with a scholarship to boot, and I've got a Texas A&M application in also. Both my NROTC and AFROTC applications are complete. Pretty hard choice though, Citadel or A&M. I was leaning towards the Citadel first, but they don't offer aeronautical engineering, and if I don't get an ROTC scholarship, it is out of my ability to afford. I also think I'll have a little bit more fun at A&M. Problem with A&M is I didn't get my application in to the Honors Program in time, so I'll have to wait a year before getting in to that. The Citadel has a higher proportion of pilot slots awarded to it's graduates, too. Of course, its all a moot point if I can go to the AF or Naval Academies, :thumbup: I'd love to hear your opinions, though...

Man, it definately is a blur. The last semester flew by like never before. It really sucks, because before I know it, I'll be out of HS and on with my life. I just wish the academies would send out their dang appointments already, be it for good or bad. The anticipation sucks.

lmao, wish I could, wish I could. I'm only staying in there to get a heads up for college. Besides, I had to keep taking AP classes. Looks good for my academy application.

ln of e to the x = x <insert unenthusiastic hooray>

Please, for the love of God, don't make your children take Calculus BC AP their senior year of high school. They have much better things they could be doing than learning to intigrate the arcsin of e squared. Aaarghh, sorry to vent, but this stupid class is killing me... and my GPA, damnit.

Its all in the settings. If you turn off Hardware T&L, the FPS goes way up. I know, it worked for my 8500. Search the back threads for more specific info.

Oh, I am definately saving up for a Cougar and some Simped pedals. But, until then, the spring is very aggrivating. I've rotated it as much as possible to loosen it, but it still has a very annoying amount of friction. I might try wiring the coils together, good idea LO.

<comes to attention, salutes>

Do yo know how to mod the spring and pots of the X-45? I hate that stupid spring and plastic ring. It is definately a step backwards from the X-36. I like the extra tightness, but it forces me to clamp down my stick to the table. It also is a little jerky for tiny movements, because you have plastic rubbing on plastic. The friction is a bit much. I know, I know, thats what the little suction cups are for, but the surface of my desk is kinda rough and porous. It won't let the cups create suction. So, I have a Quick-Grip holding the stick and throttle down, unfortunately, right between my legs.

Although the thrust and weight are probably different, the aircraft should be remarkably similair to a Mirage F-1. They are very alike in external features, except in scale. Other than that, I can't recommend anything except creating and trying the plane in a flight model generating simulator, like X-Plane.

The 9700 Pro is about the only card that performs better right now, but for the money, I definately wouldn't suggest upgrading.

Dialogue, Marco Silva has some repainted F-104 or F-100 cockpits that he made especially for use with the MiG's. I know, it isn't perfectly authentic, but he did an excellent job, and they really do look a great deal like the actual thing.

You guys have any details on when these babies will finally be available for order? And for what price? If its not too long, or too much, I think I am gonna have to pick me up a set. Second, any of you own a set of Simped pedals, and are the quality devices?

As much as I want LO-MAC to be as good as Il-2 is, I think the important part is just being thankful that developers are still creating flight sims, period. I mean, the hobby certainly isn't on too much of an upswing. But, like I said, can't wait for LO-MAC, or Forgotten Battles while I'm at it.

All I can say is, if thats a drone about to be blasted by a missile, I'd hate to be the two guys strapped in up front :shock:

Jeez. June? Thats insane. This thing had better live up to the expectation.

Hahaha, sweet. Definately check out x-plane.org All the best mods and stuff.

Dude, I certainly don't have it. I've been working to get one the legal route though... tryin to get into the AF and Naval Academies.

Damn man, if only I could buy a Harrier for $800,000.

Well, I am sure you can find the 5.66 final version update and the 5.99 expansion pack. Its still a great sim, and definately a great way to see if you want to buy the 6.xx version. I mean, 5.xx was good enough for me to grab on to X-Plane in the beginning.

Uh Oh. Fast Eagle, did you get the 5.xx version? You may be a tad disappointed. The current versions and updates are running through the 6.xx's.