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The generous folks over at AlphaSim have made another batch of aircraft freely available:

New freeware release!

The old FS9 C-130 packs 1 & 2, Sepecat Jaguar packs 1 & 2, B-24D/J Liberator (also CFS2) and the Spitfire Mk.8/9 (also CFS2) have now been re-posted up at AVSIM. These new Zips are fully functional, ie. they all include a full 2D panel and gauge set, unlike the original downloads from our freeware page. Many thanks to AVSIM for hosting these for us.

AlphaSim has updated their Cessna 170B to version 1.1.

This new download includes an all-new custom gauges set, courtesy of Russell Howard.

Download the new Zip by logging into your personal download area in the Shop (the ‘My Downloads’ icon’) and access the Cessna 170B download page by clicking a download link in your Recent Purchases section. This will use up a download, so just mail us if you need more or would just like to have it reset. Please include your order number in the e-mail. Use the new Zip to overwrite all the original files.

AlphaSim are celebrating their 9th birthday in style by releasing a number of their existing add-ons for free:

New additions to the Freeware Section. To celebrate AlphaSim’s 9th birthday we are releasing some of our classic titles for free :

• P-51D Mustang for FS9 and CFS2
• Handley-Page Halifiax / Halton for FS9
• Gloster Meteor F.3 for FS9 and CFS2
• F-84F Thunderstreak / RF-84F Thunderflash for FS9 and CFS2 (includes NATO pack)
• T-50 Bobcat for FS9
• Arado Ar196 for FS02, FS9 and CFS2

Thanks as always for your custom - Here’s to the next 12 months !

AlphaSim has released their Cessna 170B in conjunction with the announcement of a new collection of budget civil aircraft.

New addition to the Civilian section - the Cessna 170B!

We’ve added a new section to our Store - the Budget Civilian Section. This super little Cessna demonstrates the type of models we will be selling here. The ultra-low price of $18 US Dollars gets you a surprisingly high quality FS2004 model.

Veteran FS modeller Chris Lampard has provided detailed exterior and interior models of this famous classic GA aircraft - there is even a detailed engine which is revealed when the cowl opens. Many small details are present, even individually-modelled rivets!

The very low (by today’s standards) poly count will be of great benefit to those with lower-spec systems who struggle to run the newer releases. The total download size is only 2.5 MB, textures are crisp, but small and easy to edit. Default sounds and gauges are used and there is no 2D panel - although this is not really needed as the gauges in the v-c are crisp and easy to read. The usual keypresses bring up the radios and other useful items.

We hope this new approach finds enthusiastic customers as we have a considerable lineup of budget-range classic GA and sports models to come! We also hope this will nicely complement the parallel range of state-of-the-art major civilian releases we also have in the pipeline. Something for everybody at AlphaSim!

AlphaSim has released their Panavia Tornado F.3 for Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004:

New addition to the RAF/RN section - the Panavia Tornado F.3!

The awesome Tornado Air Defence Variant arrives in true state-of-the-art fashion for both FS9 and FSX. Over 12 months in development, the AlphaSim ‘Tonka’ has it all - spread over 2 separate packages (main and expansion), NINE unique models and NINE unique texture sets provide coverage of the F.3’s many guises, even Saudi and Italian AF F.3’s are included.

All texture sets are of course very highly detailed and authentic with classic weathering patterns. The Tornado’s many moving parts are all taken care of - swing wings, canopy, exhaust nozzles, reverser buckets, automatic blow-in doors and refuelling probe are realistically animated. Random pilot figure animations add extra realism.

The sim’s tailhook function is used to toggle the remove-before-flight tags, intake/exhaust blanks & chocks. Each model variant has crew with unique flight suits and editable shoulder patches. The 2D panel is a major work of art in its own right, authentic dial gauges, a detailed HUD and pop-up auxiliary panels make flying the AlphaSim Tornado a joy, the FSX version includes AlphaSim’s interceptor radar where all AI aircraft can be tracked and identified.

The Tornado experience would not be complete without a stunning sounds package and that’s exactly what we have here from TSS, incredibly realistic at all speeds.

The virtual cockpit is of course an accurate depiction of the real thing with a high level of interaction. FSX users get to fly in the rear and use the AlphaSim interceptor radar there.

A special sound effect we call ‘Airshow FX’ really brings the model to life when full AB is applied after a low-speed pass. Flight dynamics have been finely-tuned and fully tested to provide the best simulation of F.3 flying the sims can offer. Special fx for AB flames, exhaust smoke and wingtip contrails complete this very thorough treatment of the amazing Tornado F.3.

A 28-page .pdf manual and a paintkit are included.