Flying With The Yuma Harriers

MIKE JG · Post by **MIKE JG** » 04 Aug 2008, 20:51

Nice, which Harrier (the one you are flying) is that? I ask becuase I have the DSB/Sigma one and Nick initially noticed this, but the bloody thing is about 40% too large in the sim from what it should be. Nick's model is spot on, the DSB/Simga one looks like a "SuperHarrier" version when you compare the two side by side.

Nice scenery btw, looks like photoreal perhaps??

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 04 Aug 2008, 21:10

it is photoreal scenery in the last picture...i can't remember where it came from tho but i want to say it is a megascenery package. that is the DSB/Sigma Harrier, here is another shot of them side by side. you are absolutely right about it being bigger! I didn't notice while flying since i kept some distance...wow. I agree nicks is where it should be as well.

MIKE JG · Post by **MIKE JG** » 04 Aug 2008, 21:48

Yea, you can barely fit that thing under one of the aircraft shelters.... Kinda makes you wonder how a payware company could mess that up??

It's a SuperHarrier...........

winsman · Post by **winsman** » 05 Aug 2008, 21:05

dang...never noticed the size differences......still fun the fly though.....thank god i didnt pay for it (NO HE DIDNT)

djnocturnal · Post by **djnocturnal** » 05 Aug 2008, 21:45

no doubt, it is one of my favorites to fly around in...at least untill the vrs superbug is released

Victory103 · Post by **Victory103** » 06 Aug 2008, 00:45

Great shots. I'm using the freeware AP Designs GR.7, matched well with the AI Harriers, but the drop tanks on the GR were off.

MIKE JG · Post by **MIKE JG** » 06 Aug 2008, 00:59

The DSB one is really a nice external model and has a nice VC. Also I think they're the only ones who came close to getting an aircraft to have STOVL performance. Shame about the incorrect size though. It's still a blast to fly though.

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 06 Aug 2008, 01:12

Are there any good freeware flyable Harrier models out there??

Victory103 · Post by **Victory103** » 06 Aug 2008, 04:16

Jump, see my above post. I also have the latest RCBO VSTOL gauges for this model that you can find over at Avsim. With <50% fuel, she will hover pretty good. Fuel burn rates are off, and stay below the mid-20's in flight. The panel is basic but does include a VC. Comes with multiple weapon loads and even the 2 seater. I need to check on the drop tank size, might just be a RAF/RN thing, as with these AI Harriers or any pic of USMC AV-8B's in action, the drops seem almost as long as the jet.

Post by **lewis** » 06 Aug 2008, 12:35

Jumpshot, have you checked on the freeware Alphasim Harrier? Compare this for size. Almost a perfect match. Lewis

MACC · Post by **MACC** » 06 Aug 2008, 13:26

which ones the Alpha sim, Top or bottom?

Post by **lewis** » 06 Aug 2008, 13:55

Top. They also include the + model.

MACC · Post by **MACC** » 06 Aug 2008, 14:03

ah cheers.

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 06 Aug 2008, 14:30

Ahhh, i forgot about the Alpha one. I'll get that one back I guess thanks

. Can anyone recommend a panel/soundset to use with it??

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 07 Aug 2008, 03:43

Took some screenies today too, flew out from Nellis to see all the hub-bub

For this last shot I decided to land and take one of their toys out for a spin, she handled quite nicely but I must admit I need to practice vertical landings....at least the jet is still flyable though they may need to put in some extra hours in the hangar