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Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 3:02 pm**

Ian and I decided to check that the Wilco Harrier was usable under multiplay. After a little fun at the start with lack of fuel we finally managed a successful flight. Of course we managed to frequently lose sight of each other in the clouds over Wellington so it took quite some time before we settled down to try taking some air to air shots of each other. These are a tiny fraction of the hundreds of shots which I took - Ian probably has another few hundred of his own to sort through which I'm looking forward to him sharing with us.

Had a visitor in an F16 drop by to see what we were up to so he took the opportunity to practice some formation flying and maneuvers with us.

The Harrier has some quirks but is a thorough joy to fly. Ian and I can both recommend this to any of you who may be wavering . . .

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 3:36 pm**

scaber wrote:
QUOTE (scaber @ May 16 2011,3:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Harrier has some quirks but is a thorough joy to fly. Ian and I can both recommend this to any of you who may be wavering . . .

Great pics - looks like a fun time was had by all! Soddit - looks like I may just have to buy this one!

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 3:44 pm**

Ve-ry Nice - love pic 10

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 5:32 pm**

Don't appear to be any "hover" shots there lads, unless you count the first one where you're hovering on the ground

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 5:56 pm**

deeknow wrote:
QUOTE (deeknow @ May 16 2011,5:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't appear to be any "hover" shots there lads, unless you count the first one where you're hovering on the ground

That's because they'd all tried out these new MacDonalds double fat burgers before going online

I've just splashed out on this one (gotta keep up with the Joneses) ... wow! ... expect some screenies soon! And NOoooo ... I'm not going to do multiplayer. *She* thinks I'm mad enough already without catching me talking to a computer

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 6:05 pm**

Adamski wrote:
QUOTE (Adamski @ May 16 2011,6:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
... I'm not going to do multiplayer. *She* thinks I'm mad enough already without catching me talking to a computer

Umm

...

so i,m totally fine , phooey ..

.. so you don,t talk to your computer

.. I talk to my cat and he speaks back and he even speaks online , come on adam , get with the time s

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 6:38 pm**

More the Merrier in a Harrier Multiplay is the way , a great test

VLC really comes to the party here and with a Whoo BANG !

We had a visitor , and rather silly antics brought his Harrier along , i ve invited the 'V' to join the forum fingers cross

Just had to stop for a Coffee

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 6:59 pm**

This VTOL business must be really hard, I haven't seen one screen of a hover yet!

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 8:04 pm**

connor wrote:
QUOTE (connor @ May 16 2011,6:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This VTOL business must be really hard, I haven't seen one screen of a hover yet!

Ok you guys and gals. Just to show that it is possible here are a couple of hover shots. It's difficult to get good action shots of a hover; however, to satisfy your curiosity here are two views of the same hover. Taken over Ashburton. Notice the 0 KIA and 452 feet MSL in the red text.

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 10:08 pm**

I found that the nozzles mapped to my rotary (usually prop pitch) was *very* sensitive ... but doable ... the trick is not to try it with 100% fuel

Early moring start from Ardmore:

This aircraft has *so much character*!

Oops! Here's that thunderstorm the met warned us about!

Back home!

Posted: **Mon May 16, 2011 10:24 pm**

YAAAY

, You finally left your comfort zone

, now to get you started into Multiplay