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The Grumman Avenger: A Legendary Aircraft ExperienceThe Grumman Avenger: A Legendary Aircraft Experience
Grumman F3F-2
A total of 140 F3Fs were still on squadron strength at the outbreak of hostilities and the rugged little fighters remained in service as combat trainers, until as late as 1943.
The "Flying Barrel" was not to see combat, being superceded by the new generation of monoplane ship-board fighters, the Grumman F4F Wildcat around the time of the attack on Pearl Harbour.
In 1936, a special Grumman F3F-1 was built by the factory for Major Alford “ Al” Williams, head of aviation for Gulf Oi... A total of 140 F3Fs were still on squadron strength at the outbreak of hostilities and the rugged little fighters remained in service as combat trainers, until as late as 1943.
The "Flying Barrel" was not to see combat, being superceded by the new generation of monoplane ship-board fighters, the Grumman F4F Wildcat around the time of the attack on Pearl Harbour.
In 1936, a special Grumman F3F-1 was built by the factory for Major Alford “ Al” Williams, head of aviation for Gulf Oil Company and well-known aerobatic display pilot. The aeroplane was flown as a demonstrator for Gulf Oil (and Grumman) and appeared at air-shows and military displays all over the U. S. before WW2.
Called “Gulfhawk II” and powered by a 1000hp version of the Cyclone, the aeroplane displayed its aerobatic capabilities, speed and strength to great effect. So much so that the airframe was not retired until 1948 when Williams flew it on its final flight to Washington, after which it was to take its rightful place in the now Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Gulfhawk II is included in this package and would make an ideal starter for the Reno Races!
The package includes a variety of colourful liveries from pre-war fighter squadrons
Innovative Features :
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and drawings
- Authentic cockpit detail includes many bespoke animations and effects.
- Full PBR materials and textures include realistic "pillowing" of metal surfaces.
- Animated authentic U. S. military pilot figure
- Specially animated, realistic undercarriage operation.
- Choice of electric or cartridge start.
- Highly accurate flight dynamics and perfomance based on real flight tests.
- Specially authored WWise Hi-Fidelity sound package.
- Unique code to "iron" out poor simulator tail-dragger performance.
7 Authentic liveries :
The package includes a variety of colourful liveries from pre-war fighter squadrons
- VF-6 BU1033 aboard “WASP”
- VF-6 BU0986 aboard “ENTERPRISE”
- VF-4 BU0810 aboard “LEXINGTON"
- VMF-2 BU0976 aboard “SARATOGA”
- US Navy fighter trainer from 1942
- BU0972 U. S. Army Air Corps
- "GulfHawk II" as flown by "Al" Williams
Grumman G-44A Widgeon
The G-44A is an American high-wing, twin-engine, amphibious light aircraft produced by the Grumman Aerospace Corporation. nnIn the late 1930s, Grumman envisioned a smaller version of its G-21 Goose, which had proven successful as a business transport aircraft. Called the Widgeon, the prototype of the aircraft first flew in July of 1940, intended for the civil market. World War II intervened, however, and the production aircraft entered service for the militaries of the United States and Britain.... The G-44A is an American high-wing, twin-engine, amphibious light aircraft produced by the Grumman Aerospace Corporation. nnIn the late 1930s, Grumman envisioned a smaller version of its G-21 Goose, which had proven successful as a business transport aircraft. Called the Widgeon, the prototype of the aircraft first flew in July of 1940, intended for the civil market. World War II intervened, however, and the production aircraft entered service for the militaries of the United States and Britain. At the end of the conflict, Grumman revisited the civilian concept for the airframe and released the G-44A Widgeon. The G-44A, with seating for six including the pilot, quickly became well-known as a reliable, durable machine eminently capable of operation from both land and water, notably in austere and remote areas like those of Alaska. nnThe Widgeon is driven by two wing-mounted Ranger 6-440-C5 six-cylinder engines that each produce 200 horsepower. The airplane has a maximum speed of 160 miles per hour, a climb rate of 1,750 feet per minute, and a ceiling of 18,000 feet above sea level. nnA classic gem in the history of aviation, the Grumman G-44A Widgeon allows pilots to access the sky from either land or water, and do so confidently. From inside the cockpit of the burly machine, aviators can launch into the heights from a modern airport, then touch down on a river deep in the backcountry, then leap again into the air from the shore. A go-anywhere craft, the Widgeon provides one of the rarest opportunities to be found in the world of aviation, one that combines piloting with exploration.
FEATURES
- Real World operational
- Realistic flight dynamics
- 4K full PBR textures
- Interactive environment sounds produced through Wwise
- Custom coding for real World gauges and animations
- Garmin GTX327 / Garmin GMA 340 / Garmin GNS 530
- Bendix ADF KR 87 / Bendix DME KN 62A
- High quality pilots
- Windshield rain visuals
- Full exterior icing visuals
- Parking mode / chocks / Tie Downs / Engine Plugs
- Full custom coded checklist with interactive copilot
MODEL VARIATION
- GRUMMAN G-44A WIDGEON
PAINT THEMES
- U. S. Navy V202 – Military
- U. S. Coast Guard V203 – Military
- U. S. Rescue – Military
- Italian Navy N141R – Military
- N24475 – Civilian
Grumman HU-16
Grumman JRF-6B Goose
The iconic Grumman Goose is a true vintage classic amphibious aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator.The iconic Grumman Goose is a true vintage classic amphibious aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
H120
H125 (AS350B3e)
From the creator of helicopters for X-Plane, such as the 206B3, 206L3, 222B, 222UT, 500E and H125/AS350B3e, the CowanSim H125/AS350B3e is the third helicopter of the fleet to come to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Cowan Simulation strives for perfection and continuously updates their fleet using valuable feedback from pilots around the world.
The H125, and subsequent releases, will continue to be developed using that valuable information. CowanSim's flight models are pilot tested, approved ... From the creator of helicopters for X-Plane, such as the 206B3, 206L3, 222B, 222UT, 500E and H125/AS350B3e, the CowanSim H125/AS350B3e is the third helicopter of the fleet to come to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Cowan Simulation strives for perfection and continuously updates their fleet using valuable feedback from pilots around the world.
The H125, and subsequent releases, will continue to be developed using that valuable information. CowanSim's flight models are pilot tested, approved and developed with the Microsoft Flight Simulator SDK. No external flight model/dynamics or programs are used to provide a seamless user experience.
H130/EC130
The CowanSim H130/EC130 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is a detailed simulation of the versatile helicopter, featuring realistic flight dynamics and systems. Released as version 1. 0, it includes 50 liveries, customizable bindings, and a comprehensive manual. The add-on supports persistence for weight and balance settings across flights and integrates with various avionics systems for enhanced realism. This helicopter model is designed for PC users and aims to provide an immersive flying experie... The CowanSim H130/EC130 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is a detailed simulation of the versatile helicopter, featuring realistic flight dynamics and systems. Released as version 1. 0, it includes 50 liveries, customizable bindings, and a comprehensive manual. The add-on supports persistence for weight and balance settings across flights and integrates with various avionics systems for enhanced realism. This helicopter model is designed for PC users and aims to provide an immersive flying experience.
Hampden
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Virtavia Handley-Page Hampden for MSFS
The Handley-Page Hampden was an aircraft that was very nearly obsolete when it went into service. One of the first British bombers to see service in World War, it carried a payload similar to the Wellington and Whitley, but was much faster and more maneuverable. It was the newest design of these three, sporting a very slender fuselage and fixed guns. It was indeed faster and more agile but the defensive armament was inadequate ... © Virtavia 2024
Virtavia Handley-Page Hampden for MSFS
The Handley-Page Hampden was an aircraft that was very nearly obsolete when it went into service. One of the first British bombers to see service in World War, it carried a payload similar to the Wellington and Whitley, but was much faster and more maneuverable. It was the newest design of these three, sporting a very slender fuselage and fixed guns. It was indeed faster and more agile but the defensive armament was inadequate and was later updated. Known as the "Flying Suitcase" due to its narrow fuselage and cramped crew positions, the Hampden was nearly as fast as the Blenheim but carried 4 x the load twice as far. It was initially used in daylight raids until combat losses dictated an improvement in defensive armament as well as a switch to night ops. At night, the Hampden continued with success in raids on Germany and particiapted in the first "1,000 bomber" raid before being withdrawn in 1942.
Aircraft variants included :
- Hampden B. Mk. 1 :
1) 185 Sqn. , RAF Cottesmore, 1939. Early version, has leading edge slats, short exhausts.
2) 144 Sqn. , RAF North Luffenham, 1942. Long exhausts, full night bomber camo.
3) 1404 (Met) Flight, RAF Coastal Command, 1943. Long exhausts, sea grey over white, unarmed Meteorological unit.
4) P5, C/n 810, Swedish Air Force, 1942. Short exhausts, unarmed trials aircraft.
- Hampden TB. Mk. 1 :
5) 415 Sqdn, Royal Canadian Air Force, 1943. Short exhausts, sea grey/slate grey camo over sky.
6) 489 Sqdn, Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1944. Long exhausts, sea grey over sky.
7) 24 MTAP, Soviet Naval Air Force, 1943. Short exhausts, early RAF night bomber camo repainted with Soviet red stars.
Features :
- VR ready. Yoke latch-on enabled.
- Wwise sounds package with 3-stage engine sounds, canopy muting, switch clicks and other unique cockpit sounds
- very detailed cockpit with numerous animations and mousable controls, rain fx on glass
- in-game checklist
- working Automatic Controls (ALT/HDG hold only)
- working Lorentz Instrument (uses DME/NAV1 LOC)
- animated automatic leading edge slats (1 variant only)
- togglable realistic crew figures
- seperate animated front and rear canopies, animated ventral hatch and bomb bay doors
- animated cowl flaps with rotary handle control in cockpit
- authentic flight model
- 28-page illustrated User Operating Manual
Hawk T1/A
This highly detailed simulation of the Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been developed by Just Flight's in-house development team after hands-on research with a real-life ex-RAF and ETPS Hawk T1. The Just Flight Hawk has been modelled to an exceptional level of detail and features a variety of 8K PBR paint schemes (including the RAF and Red Arrows), realistic payloads (including AIM-9 missiles, rockets, practise bombs, 30mm Aden cannon gun pod, Red Arrows diesel/dye... This highly detailed simulation of the Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been developed by Just Flight's in-house development team after hands-on research with a real-life ex-RAF and ETPS Hawk T1. The Just Flight Hawk has been modelled to an exceptional level of detail and features a variety of 8K PBR paint schemes (including the RAF and Red Arrows), realistic payloads (including AIM-9 missiles, rockets, practise bombs, 30mm Aden cannon gun pod, Red Arrows diesel/dye smoke pod) and ground equipment. Both the front and rear pilot positions are included and the aircraft features a truly 3D virtual cockpit with smoothly animated 3D instruments and fully functioning custom-coded systems and avionics. The Hawk T1 is a British-built single engine jet trainer with a two-man tandem cockpit. First flown in 1974, the Hawk has served as an advanced training aircraft for nearly 40 years. The design has proved to be highly successful, with over 900 examples of more than 10 variants sold to air forces in 18 countries, including the UK, Finland, India and Saudi Arabia. The Hawk T1 variant, first delivered to the RAF in 1976, continues to serve as an advanced jet and weapons trainer. Possibly the most well-known Hawk T1s are those flown by the world famous RAF Red Arrows display team, which has been flying the Hawk T1 since 1979.
Model
- Accurately modelled Hawk T1 & T1A, built using extensive research materials and hands-on experience with the real aircraft
- Numerous external animations including storage hatch, RAT, canopy, crew ladder
- Animated, configurable front and rear pilots
- Ground equipment including chocks, access steps, pitot cover, engine intake covers and tie-downs
- 8K textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
- PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials with real-time environment reflections for superb quality and realism
- Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft surfaces
- Static weaponry with the correct brackets and pylons for all weapon types:
- Aden 30mm centre line gun pod
- AIM 9M and CATM-9 practise missile
- CBLS/BDU-33 practise bombs
- Matra LRF4 rocket launcher pods
- Ground services support (marshaller and fuel truck)
- Full support for MSFS visual icing effects
- Optional drop tanks for longer range flights
- Numerous effects, including Red Arrows display smoke, engine and GTS exhaust haze and wing vortices
Cockpit
- A truly 3D virtual cockpit featuring accurately modelled ejector seats, cockpit wear and tear and stunning texturing - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Dimmable instrument, radio and flood lighting, with separate control circuits for each cockpit
- Tablet EFB for controlling various aircraft options, and checking aircraft and flight information:
- 'Cold & Dark', 'Ready for Take-off' and ‘Ready for Start’ aircraft states
- Persistent aircraft states, allowing you to always return to your cockpit in the same state that you last left it
- Canopy, hatch and ground equipment controls
- Choose between weapon panels, Red Arrows smoke controls, Gunsight /GPS/Gunsight + GPS configurations, and hide the control column for an unobstructed view of the cockpit
- Configure ordnance and rear pilot/instructor
- Basic autopilot controls for ease-of-use
- Front and rear cockpit positions fully modelled and simulated
- Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
- Fully compatible with MSFS VR mode
- A variety of showcase camera presets (including front pilot looking aft, over front pilot's shoulder, over front pilot's ejection seat, over left and right wings)
- Front or rear seat pilot is visible whilst in the cockpit view (pilot being shown is toggled automatically based on whether the front or rear cockpit is selected)
Custom-coded aircraft systems
- Electrical system with generators, busbars, inverters and AC/DC power supplies
- Hydraulic systems, including independent No. 1 and 2 systems, accumulators and RAT operation in case of engine failure
- Fuel system with automatic fuel transfer, pumps and LP/HP cocks
- Central warning system with realistic CWP caption logic, audio/visual warnings and test functionality
- Flight control system with hydraulically-powered flying controls, standby flap system and realistic airbrake operation
- Landing gear and wheelbrake system with hydraulically-charged brake accumulators with realistic discharge rates, standby gear system and front/rear cockpit control transfer
- Air-conditioning and pressurisation system with temperature controls and realistic cabin pressurisation
- Oxygen system with realistic supply and usage rates that vary with altitude and number of flight crew
- Flight information and instrumentation system with Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), modelled with accurate 'spin-up' times and simulated gyro-drift, and standby instruments with power source controls
- Lighting system with dimmable instrument, console and map lighting, and separate upper and lower fuselage anti-collision lighting
- Communication system with original AN/ARC 164 UHF radio, plus retrofitted modern RT8300 VHF radio with the ability to save and recall frequencies, fully-functional TACAN and ILS radio units for IFR navigation, and modern Mode C/S compatible military IFF transponder
- Engine systems with realistic Adour Mk. 151 turbofan engine operation, including gas turbine starting (GTS) system and engine starting procedures
- Armament system with weapons control and monitoring panels, missile control panel, sighting system and payload jettison
- Skymap II GPS system (based on default Aera)
- Realistic gunsight display with azimuth and depression controls
Sounds
Bringing next-gen jet noise to your simulator, the Hawk T1 features a highly-fidelity Wwise sound environment developed by SimAcoustics.
Over 200 separate sound effects provide accurate audible feedback as you interact with the aircraft.
- High-fidelity Rolls-Royce Adour Mk. 151/851 jet noise
- Full start-up soundtrack featuring the GTS starter
- Immersive distant jet sounds that enhance the fly-by experience
- Authentic audio for every switch, button, lever and electrical system
- Audible feedback as you operate the control surfaces, flaps and airbrake
- Dynamic airflow noise during manoeuvring
- Simulation of breaking the sound barrier
- Custom damage effects for when things don't go as planned
Liveries
The Hawk T1 is supplied in the following 14 paint schemes:
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force early trainer livery, XX241
- Hawk T1 Empire Test Pilots School livery, XX341
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force Valley, Central Flying Squadron, XX176
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force camouflage scheme, XX353
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force 4 FTS, Welsh Dragon livery, XX172
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force 92 Squadron, XX329
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force Red Arrows 2011 livery, XX260
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force Red Arrows 2014 livery, XX322
- Hawk T1 Royal Air Force Red Arrows 2021 livery, XX227
- Hawk T1A Royal Air Force 100 Squadron, black livery, XX331
- Hawk Mk. 51 Finnish Air Force, HW-346
- Hawk Mk. 53 Indonesian Air Force, LL-5320
- Hawk Mk. 63 Royal Saudi Air Force, 79034
- Hawk Mk. 63 Swiss Air Force, U-1252T1
Other features
- Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, and input from Hawk T1 pilots
- A Comprehensive PDF manual with panel guide, flight tutorial and performance data is included
- PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes, including pilot name decal texture which allows you to have your own name showing on the Red Arrows 2021 custom livery
- Full support for MSFS checklists (manual and automatic/co-pilot modes)