October 2007 - Posts

FSX Twin Comanche images!
I managed to post a few images of the exterior of the Twin Comanche as she's looking in FSX. Bloom does not work well on my PC, so I can't show images of that I'm afraid. You'll see that there is a distinct color change in the Chromalusion...
Posted: Oct 30 2007, 04:56 PM by polypoke
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Photo Album: FSX Twin Comanche
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FSDeveloper.com gets a new home and facelift
FSDeveloper.com , a great resource for 3rd party developers, has had a bit of a facelift and move to a new server. Arno and Nick have done a great job of it, so check out the changes! Read More...
FSX Twin Comanche VC nearly complete!
I managed to get nearly all components of the virtual cockpit of the Twin Comanche animated and tagged for click spots over the weekend. A few animations did not translate very well and Bill & I should be able to sort those out within a few days,...
Posted: Oct 29 2007, 04:39 PM by polypoke
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FSX version of the Twin Comanche status report
Since the release of the FS 2004 version of the Twin Comanche , I've been hard at work on getting the model converted to a true FSX-compliant version. I'm happy to report that great progress has been made in the two weeks since then. As most people...
Posted: Oct 26 2007, 08:13 PM by polypoke
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Pretty cool FSX versus reality video
Chris "BeachAV8R" Frishmuth from SimHQ has released a clever video comparison of FSX and a real flight in a Beechcraft B200 from Asheville, NC to Charlotte, NC. The write-up is here and the direct download for the video is here . Read More....
6 repaints for the PA-30 at AVSIM
Courtesy of Bjørn Erik Henriksen, a talented repaint artist from Norway, are 6 new aircraft paint schemes available for the Eaglesoft Twin Comanche . Download here . Download here . Download here . Download here . Fix also available here . Download here...
Posted: Oct 24 2007, 07:43 PM by polypoke
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Lots of MGS news!
Let me be the first to publicly congratulate Brandon Seltz as the newest official team member for ACES as a game designer! I have known Brandon personally since I met him last spring in Redmond during the MVP Summit, and we have been great friends ever...
Repaints already rolling out
The Twin Comanche has been out for less than a week, and there are already several repaints of it being done. Check these out: Comanche N126MA Comanche G-AVUD Comanche N22LM These should be available on AVSIM soon, if not already. Be on the lookout for...
Posted: Oct 18 2007, 07:39 PM by polypoke
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Eaglesoft Exclusive! - 16:9 2-D panel ratio in PA-30
A first with the PA-30 package , we have made available a 2-D panel that is compatible with today's newer 16:9 aspect ratio monitors. I myself do not own a 16:9 screen, so I cannot enjoy this new feature, but I'm sure many are enjoying this panel...
Posted: Oct 17 2007, 08:03 PM by polypoke
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New video by Keith Giveans
Keith Giveans of SimFlyer® , creator of the GNS 480, MX20, and PM8000 in the Twin Comanche, has just created a new video featuring Roy's N204WT. Crank up the speakers and Check it out! Read More...
Posted: Oct 16 2007, 08:25 PM by polypoke
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Photo Album: 10/14/2007
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...But where is the paint kit?
Almost immediately upon release, there were questions about the availability of the paint kit. Well, have no fear, I submitted the paint kit to Ron this morning and is now poised and ready for download . Enjoy! Read More...
Posted: Oct 14 2007, 02:32 PM by polypoke
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Photo Album: Twin Comanche Release Images
Twin Comanche Release Images TC_NA.jpg Classic 60s livery Detailed landing gear Copper and black - a nice combination TC_Gold9.jpg Full Panel A bit of bank From the rear seat How are those engine gauges doing? Pleasant evening glow - it doesn't...
Eaglesoft Twin Comanche for FS9 Now Released!
After years of development, the Twin Comanche is finally available for FS9! Features include: Highly accurate visual model based on Roy Wilbanks' N204WT PA-30 Twin Comanche Authentic exterior and interior sounds digitally recorded from the actual...
Posted: Oct 12 2007, 02:57 PM by polypoke
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Cut ACES some slack, will ya?
I just read today's post by Sebby regarding his explanation for why shadows in the VC was not implemented as a DX9 feature set. His post is a result of the bashing the ACES team has been getting for even breathing the fact that it could have been...
DX10 VC shadows demonstration
Sebby has just posted a quick video demonstrating the VC shadows that have been implemented as a result of DX10 enhancements. Check it out! Read More...
Portland to Orcas Island in the Twinkie
Nick Churchill (back from some hardware problems) has just posted new images of a short flight he did from Portland to Orcas Island in the Twin Comanche. Absolutely incredible shots! Make sure to also check out Nick's Acceleration images as well....
Posted: Oct 07 2007, 09:17 PM by polypoke
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Why FS9 first then FSX for the Twin Comanche?
When we announced the Twin Comanche project at Eaglesoft, we made it clear that the first version to hit the streets will be the FS9 (FS 2004: A Century of Flight) version. An FSX version will come later, but it will take some time for that version to...
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