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Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 27 Jan 2024, 23:08
by Victory103
Great choice JY, with most in Brazil followed by a sprinkle throughout Europe (surprised by the RNLAF selection) and other possible countries looking at the C-390 as a C-130 replacement. Now if only the flyable WIP 390s can move forward.
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 27 Jan 2024, 23:15
by TimC340
f4nutter wrote: 27 Jan 2024, 22:40
I did the F-5EM/FM, the Orion P-3AM some years ago for FS9 ? you can find them with the OWLNEST "ai aircraft reference"
I have converted textures for FSX and P3Dv4 if needed.
there are lots of "missing" textures available on the OWLNEST if you search Brazil.
Oh, thanks Ray. I'll check this out tomorrow and see what we can put together. Are we OK to convert where necessary?
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 28 Jan 2024, 00:49
by f4nutter
yes of course you are

Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 16 Feb 2024, 07:22
by Firebird
John,
... after the C-99s and you are still in bizjet mode you could do worse than look at the C-37, sorry the EA-37B, Compass Call aircraft.
Along with that version you also have the IAI CAEW for Israel/Italy/Singapore.
Another offshoot is the MC-55A Peregrine Elint aircraft for the RAAF.
It seems to be smallish limited package in the same mould as the C-99, if you get the desire for something small and controllable.
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 16 Feb 2024, 07:26
by John Young
Thank you Steve, those ideas are quite appealing.
John
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 17 Jan 2025, 06:22
by John Young
Suggestion from VulcanDriver that I want to record here, so that I don't lose it:
There is a helicopter that is missing in the AI world. That is the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin used all over the world by military and civilian operators.
Could I suggest that you fill the gap please.
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 17 Jan 2025, 07:48
by Jorgen
In my AI collection I have a USCG HH-65C Dolphin - the AS365's US variant.
Could that be a basis to fill the gap? I don't recall where I got it, but it was several years ago...
Jorgen
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 17 Jan 2025, 09:10
by Jim
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 17 Jan 2025, 15:00
by VulcanDriver
Jorgen wrote: 17 Jan 2025, 07:48
In my AI collection I have a USCG HH-65C Dolphin - the AS365's US variant.
Could that be a basis to fill the gap? I don't recall where I got it, but it was several years ago...
Jorgen
Maybe, depends if JY wnats to use it or start true FSX one I guess
There many varients of it
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurocopter_AS365_Dauphin
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 17 Jan 2025, 19:33
by John Young
If one exists, albeit not perfect, that reduces the incentive when deciding what to do next.
John
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 17 Jan 2025, 20:35
by VulcanDriver
Unfortunately it's not a true vtol model and it's crude compared to our current models. It's not a Dauphin 2. The contact points are not correct. Its a fs9 model converted to FSX etc. I think it would be a shame not to have native FSX model with all the advantages that would bring.
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 18 Jan 2025, 06:48
by John Young
Which model and user are you looking for?
John
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 18 Jan 2025, 09:01
by VulcanDriver
Hi John
The Dauphin 2 used by and in keeping with our military brief, the SAS
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 18 Jan 2025, 12:04
by Firebird
Hopefully, I am not confusing things here or making it worse, John.
It seems that the original mil versions of the Dauphin 2 were based on the SA365N, it was later transformed into the AS565 Panther. Whether there is any physical differences I don't know.
Just to throw a small spanner in the confusion the French Navy also operate the SA365F, which was based on the SA365N.
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 18 Jan 2025, 14:33
by VulcanDriver
Firebird wrote: 18 Jan 2025, 12:04
Hopefully, I am not confusing things here or making it worse, John.
It seems that the original mil versions of the Dauphin 2 were based on the SA365N, it was later transformed into the AS565 Panther. Whether there is any physical differences I don't know.
Just to throw a small spanner in the confusion the French Navy also operate the SA365F, which was based on the SA365N.
The Eurocopter, later Airbus Helicopters AS365 Dauphin, originally known as the AƩrospatiale SA 365 Dauphin 2, is a medium-weight multipurpose twin-engine helicopter produced by Airbus Helicopters. It was originally developed and manufactured by French firm AƩrospatiale, which was merged into the multinational Eurocopter company during the 1990s, and since 2014 Eurocopter was renamed Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther is the military armed version of the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin used by the French Navy and few overseas military in the role of utility, anti-tank, troop-transport, and maritime operations.
Main difference is the passenger compartment is bigger in the Dauphin 2 that allows 12 fully armed troops compared with the 10 in the Panther. Also the Dauphin is used as an air ambulance due to passenger compartment size that allows fitting with a stretcher, seats for a doctor and paramedics plus medical equipment.
I see the SAS one flying into the SBS base at Poole. I don't know if it has been modified but it is ruddy fast and quiet.
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 18 Jan 2025, 14:58
by John Young
Leave it with me. I have Minot nearing completion and once It's done I'll do some research on the Dauphin/Panther.
John
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 18 Jan 2025, 15:58
by VulcanDriver
Thanks John
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 21 Jan 2025, 16:33
by Garysb
Can I have one with a hint or Garlic please

Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 21 Jan 2025, 21:31
by John Young
Quite possibly, but don't breath all over me.
John
Re: Thoughts on the next project
Posted: 23 Jan 2025, 11:03
by gsnde
Good morning John.
I would like to revive two ideas that we have discussed in the past:
the Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash family
the de Havilland Vampire / Venom