by mark.avey on August 9, 2008
AlphaSim have added the Ka-50 Black Shark for Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004 to their collection of helicopters.
The awesome Kamov attack helicopter swoops into action in FSX and FS9.
This outstanding premier package depicts the ‘Werewolf’ in meticulous detail - both the exterior and interior models display breathtaking realism, the v-c in particular is a major tour de force in terms of realism for both FS9 and FSX (note - FSX model is full-spec, not merely a ‘portover’) - using AlphaSim’s incredible ‘RealGauge’ technology, in-cockpit framerates and fine gauge detail reach unbelievable levels. All the actual Russian text is recreated, the Heads-Up display is also fully authentic.
The six superbly-drawn texture sets depict both real and fictitious (but probable) liveries. A full-spec sounds package adds to the outstanding ambience offered by this cutting-edge FS model. A comprehensive, fully-illustrated user manual in PDF format supplies all the information needed to fly this beast of a machine. The expertly-crafted flight model depicts the unique Kamov contra-rotating rotor system to the highest level. This is the FS addon for which fans of Russian aviation and helicopter enthusiasts alike have been waiting for.
Variants
- White 21, ‘Black Shark’ Demonstrator, Farnborough Air Show, c.1992
- Yellow 22, ‘Black Shark’ Export Demonstrator, c.1998
- ‘Werewolf’ Demonstrator, MAKS-95 Air Show, Zhukovsky, c.1995
- Yellow 27, First Production batch, Russian Army Aviation, c.1991
- Letectva a Protivzdusnej Obrany Slovenskeho, 341. Letka, Presov, Slovak Republic
- Türk Kara Kuvvetleri (Turkish Army Air Force). Taaruz Helikopteri Taburu, Güvercinlik, Turkey
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by mark.avey on July 22, 2008
AlphaSim is making available the complete source files for a number of their aircraft add-ons for customers to alter as they wish. As far as I’m aware, this is a first from an add-on developer and is an interesting move.
New Store Section added : ‘GMax Source Files’ ! The complete source files for the following models can now be purchased and used to make your own variations (and improvements !) :
- C-130 Hercules (12 C-130 variants, including Spectre, C-130J, stretched Herc, ski-equipped LC-130 and a low-poly AI version as well as several CFS2-specific models).
- P-51D Mustang
- Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley
- CF-100 Canuck
- CF-105 Arrow
- Handley-Page Halifax Mk.3 (includes Halton, C.8 and AI model)
- Kawanishi ‘Mavis’ flying boat
- Vickers Wellington (inlcudes Mk.1, Mk.2 and Mk.3, plus AI)
by mark.avey on July 13, 2008
AlphaSim have added to their helicopter collection with the release of their H-60 Blackhawk for FSX and FS9.
New addition to the Helicopters section - the H-60 Blackhawk.
The iconic Blackhawk helicopter has finally arrived for FSX and FS9 - seven jaw-dropping variants of the majestic H-60 series make up this superior AlphaSim package. Whether it’s humanitarian, transport, medevac, airborne assault or specops, this package covers all bases.
The highly accurate models come in various configurations and of course seven masterfully-detailed texture sets. Users of the true-FSX package of course benefit from all the special graphical features (inlcuding cockpit self-shadowing with DX10/SP2) which that sim has to offer.
Even FS9 users get an amazing package in terms of detail. The virtual cockpit is not only highly authentic and detailed, is also showcases AlphaSim’s ‘RealGauge’ technology for the first time in a military aircraft. This technique provides 3D-modelled instruments with incredible crispness and smoothness of movement, not to mention collosal FPS improvements over standard, bmp-type gauges.
Such is the fidelity of the v-c and the gauges, a 2D panel environment is not required - as with previous RealGauge releases, a minimal 2D panel is provided as a carrier for the simicons. The MFD has been sculpted to perfectly emulate the real-world H-60 MFD system - input of three H-60 personnel was used in order to ensure a high level of accuracy throughout the package.
The flight dynamics are carefully researched and offer a fluid and realistic flying experience in both sims. A 61-page, highly informative, illustrated .PDF format user manual and a user paintkit in .psd format provide added value. A wonderful TSS soundset rounds out this superlative flightsim addon.
Seven variants included
- MH-60K : 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (SOAR), ‘Nightstalkers’, Somalia.
- UH-60L : USA, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
- S-70A/9 : AAAC (Australian Army Aviation Corps), A Squadron, 5e Aviation Regiment, RAAF Townsville QLD.
- UH-60L : United Nations Preventative Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) 1992.
- S-70A : IDFAF, Tsvah Haganah le Israel Heyl Ha’Avir, IDF, 124 Tayaset, Palmachim AFB.
- UH-60Q : KFOR, Company A, 1-137th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Ohio ANG, KFOR rotation 6A, Yugoslavia.
- UH-60Q : MEDEVAC, Company C, 3/2 Aviation Regiment (GSAB), Camp Humphreys Korea.
by mark.avey on June 26, 2008
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.
by mark.avey on June 24, 2008
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.
