SibWings

As the developers (Alex & Andre), are you still actively supporting the product and do you have plans to address any compatibility issues with the new Prepared 3d V4 64 bit sim platform?

Got the same problem Aviationace1 experienced back in 2011 -- except reinstall of P3d V2.5 has not corrected problem as reinstall of FSX and SP1 and SP2 did for him. In this case, the program has been used extensively for several years on this machine. The only new changes are (1) replacement of C d...

Well guys, I thought an entry with my old Army O-14950 from the Vietnam years might be fun. And to make my entry interesting, I thought making a landing on the U.S. Navy's USS Nimitz (CVN-68) might be exciting. No, I never landed a bird dog on a carrier during my flying years -- but in the flightsim...

Several months, ago, In a posting with another subject heading, I included a link for those who might wish to have a copy of the U.S. Army's technical manual concerning operation of the O-1 series of aircraft. Recently, it came to my attention that there may be some of you who are not aware of the m...

Hi Tigerclaw, Actually, I think the way you have your controls set up is much more realistic in terms of the flight experience. Although controls such as flap settings, trim, power, are functional in the simulator, using a mouse is very unrealistic-- and distracting if outside spatial orientation is...

Jim Hodkinson has been so kind to help me revise the paint schemes for both bird dogs to make them more realistic with the actual aircraft. The following changes have been made to both birds: 1. The greenish tone of the fuselages have been changed to a brownish olive color which now is very close to...

Hi Jim, I wish to thank you for responding so quickly to my request on how to install your repaint of the Catkiller bird. I also got a private email from Roughrider outlining the install steps. With the great instructions from the both of you, I am sure I will have no problems installing this bird. ...

Roughrider I am a former 21st RAC (Blackace) and 220th RAC (Catkiller) unit member. Have been involved with the developers for over a year now in the development and testing of the O-1/ L-19 flight sim model. I have hoped for sometime now that someone would come up with a good paint of either a 21st...

Concerning the firing procedures in the flight sim: The current firing procedures are incorrect -- and the developers are aware. The emergency salvo switch on the panel is what it implies: an immediate way to fire all rockets at one time in the event of an emergecy -- such as an impending crash. In ...

Rich, DH-2 beavers (military designation U-6) were used totally in a light transportation support role in Vietnam. They could be easily configured to carry supplies or passengers (up to 8). Because of their lift capability and ability to operate out of unimproved air strips, and flight duration, the...

Hi Rich, Don't be too hard on Paul and Ron!! They know there are serious flight dynamic problems with the product and have been waiting patiently for several weeks now for the FDX and other corrections. Despite its shortcomings, one can fly the bird -- but it is much more difficult than the real wor...

For Ron and Tigerclaw. I have checked with developers about FDX update. It has yet to be published in the software package -- so those folks buying the program at this time are getting the bird with the unrealistic flight envelope. I am told that they are 99% ready to go and they hope to publish the...

The bird spins now -- more consistent with real world capabilities. However, in accordance with the U.S. Army's operator manual, spins should be entered clean (no flaps) since the use of flaps puts unacceptable stress on the fuselage. Although the engine is relatively large (213hp) the aircraft was ...

During the past year I have been involved with other testers in assisting the developers in creating a realistic simulation of the venerable O-1 Birddog. The credentials I have brought to the project have been in the form of actual flying experience in the O-1. I have logged over 900 hours of pilot ...