NZFF

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2011 9:12 am**

I never got the original Connie so don't know if it was payware or freeware, but there are a series of Constellations for FSX on the Prepar3D site for free if anyone is interested

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2011 11:19 am**

Beautiful shot Connor..

..they had to be the Ultimate piston airliner

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2011 12:14 pm**

Manfred Jahn did a wicked Job on this one , Adrian 'Birthday Boy' Brausch has done a brilliant repaint off the Australian HARS 'Connie' I don,t think Adrian has released it yet - I have been on board this one many times , I got known as the NZ Kiwi Connie spy , I have the book on the history and restoration and the DVD showing whats involved , the night displays at Avalon just a WOW .

Nice Screen Connor of Connie

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2011 12:21 pm**

haha yes another year survived !. Yup is on Flightsim.com use the search files thingy an type in either " HARS" or " A. Brausch ",...the HARS will bring it up instantly..great model excellent VC !

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 4:56 am**

Hi,

Nice Shot! Here is a shot of the Connie from Just Flight that now ships inside of Prepar3D.

John Nicol

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 5:16 am**

Thanks John

How are things going in the Prepar3D world over there?!

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 5:23 am**

Timmo wrote:
QUOTE (Timmo @ May 24 2011,1:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks John

How are things going in the Prepar3D world over there?!

Pretty good mate. Lots of great things happening and trying to keep out of trouble!

Off to Oshkosh this year as well for AirVenture, which will be a highlight.

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 11:38 am**

More Connie,s flying here than the real world , I do like the early Just Flight Constellation but really would love to see it Accusim'd

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 1:02 pm**

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ May 25 2011,11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
More Connie,s flying here than the real world , I do like the early Just Flight Constellation but really would love to see it Accusim'd

Agreed Ian. Would love to have seen A2A do that before the B377. At least it could have been modelled more accurately given the ratio of flying Connies to Strats in the world currently

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 1:03 pm**

Nice Connie shots but what is Prepar3d?

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 1:59 pm**

scrubcutter wrote:
QUOTE (scrubcutter @ May 25 2011,2:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agreed Ian. Would love to have seen A2A do that before the B377. At least it could have been modelled more accurately given the ratio of flying Connies to Strats in the world currently

This one would be ideal Multi Cockpit , one as the Pilot ,the Other Engineer , not sure if it has been tried before but would make for one ell of a impressive simulation fly .

Naki wrote:
QUOTE (Naki @ May 25 2011,2:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice Connie shots but what is Prepar3d?

Prepar3d .. yeah

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 6:17 pm**

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ May 25 2011,1:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This one would be ideal Multi Cockpit , one as the Pilot ,the Other Engineer , not sure if it has been tried before but would make for one ell of a impressive simulation fly .

I want the co-pilot's seat!

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 7:41 pm**

connor wrote:
QUOTE (connor @ May 25 2011,7:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I want the co-pilot's seat!

Ah Ha .. You have the Strat , now we try this idea out , only allowed two in the cockpit , i,m more than happy to operate the engineering station so that makes you pilot

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 8:51 pm**

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ May 25 2011,7:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ah Ha .. You have the Strat , now we try this idea out , only allowed two in the cockpit , i,m more than happy to operate the engineering station so that makes you pilot

I'd better get some more solo hours in, so I know what I'm doing!

Posted: **Wed May 25, 2011 9:02 pm**

connor wrote:
QUOTE (connor @ May 25 2011,9:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'd better get some more solo hours in, so I know what I'm doing!

That,s the whole plan , check , double check , you only have to drive and turn the corners , its me in the back seat making sure all working properly , I guess you should print out a take off check sheet which is very handy .

Posted: **Thu May 26, 2011 12:21 am**

Naki wrote:
QUOTE (Naki @ May 24 2011,9:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice Connie shots but what is Prepar3d?

www.prepar3d.com

We (Lockheed Martin) took over the source code for ESP (commercial version of FSX SP2+) when Aces closed down.

John

Posted: **Thu May 26, 2011 1:08 am**

JNicol wrote:
QUOTE (JNicol @ May 26 2011,1:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We (Lockheed Martin) took over the source code for ESP (commercial version of FSX SP2+) when Aces closed down.

Put the Question , John - I will have to look at this , but is there not a required service payment , a toll to run - a regular monthly bill ?

Posted: **Thu May 26, 2011 1:21 am**

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ May 25 2011,9:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Put the Question , John - I will have to look at this , but is there not a required service payment , a toll to run - a regular monthly bill ?

Hi Ian,

There is a developer network for US$9.95 per month (comes with two copies of Prepar3D). (Anyone can be a developer, we do not have a pre-requisite to qualify just as Apple doesn't for their iPod developer network, or MS for MSDN etc) The client license is priced for commercial use at US$499 (perpetual license). We are looking at an academic/education license as well. (Pricing to be confirmed 3Q.) This isn't going to appeal to everyone, but it is a fully supported software app and we have already released an update that has fixed a few little things in the source code we were fortunate enough to inherit such as window repositioning and made it multi-channel, updated the shader model, added bathymetry, sensors, GPS updates etc. If someone has 1-30k dropped on a simulator in their basement or shed, then I think that the client price will be right for a supported simulation app rather than relying on something else that isn't. The developer network is a great place to start for those that are contemplating doing something with the app, even if they want to look at creating flight plans, missions, repaints or whatever. The SDK has been updated and is free from the website. We have a free community downloads section that is small right now, but I am hoping that the community will start adding to it. The app is about 99.9% compatible with FSX and we will be maintaining compatibility as long as possible. We also have plans to update it to DX11.

Sorry, didn't want to turn this into an infomercial!

John

Posted: **Thu May 26, 2011 1:43 am**

JNicol wrote:
QUOTE (JNicol @ May 26 2011,2:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry, didn't want to turn this into an infomercial!

I was just waiting for the Girls to come out and dance in there swimsuits BUGGER! .. I will have a further chat with a good friend and follow up on this .

Cheers John