Pete_SMS

That's true. You are really after the Mk.III, aren't you.

Maybe useful for another poll, more Mustang specific. Anyway, nothing wrong with two packages, like a Mustang B/C and a D package.

One day left for the poll, but the trend ist clear. The favorite is the P-51D Mustang and that was what I was expecting. Also it is good to see that the FW190 A is of interest too. Second place, equal to the Spitfire. Of course 21 people are not representative for the whole X-Plane community, but I think it can still give a trend, although from a statistics point of view it is very questionable. So let's wait and see what will be developed for XP10.

I am also interested in the P-51 B&C models. Maybe there will be a complete Mustang package one day or two with the B&C and D It is also nice to see that the FW 190 A is catching up, but again it is interesting to see, that the Bf-109 G is far behind. Is it because this aircraft seems to have no personality. Of course it is no P-51D, but if you are close to one and hearing that DB 605 engine and also seeing it performing, I am always getting goosebumps. I would like to develop a Bf-109 G one day, but if there is no to almost no interest, it doesn't really make sense, unfortunately. Maybe because there hasn't been a great Bf-109 so far.

The Spitfire would be definetly an interesting aircraft to work on. I am wondering why there is almost no interest in the Bf(Me)-109. It is the most produced WW2 fighter and also very famous and a highlight on airshows. Also the sound of the DB605 engine is just awesome and it is a tricky and demanding aircraft to fly, or actually during take-off and landing. So it's very "interesting" to see that it got almost no votes so far.

I understand and know what you mean, but would you expect to have all these versions as a one package product or split into multiple. Doing different versions in the detail I described above is a huge effort, and also the developer needs access to all versions of the real aicraft, in order do it right. That could be a hard thing. Making it OK, without having access to the aircraft and fake a few things to just make it look and feel right, might not be suitable for the hardcore fans. However, it also depends on how big this hardcore interest group would be.

You are right, the Hurri is a simple fighter and Nils did an awesome job, no doubt. I have it and I love it. The best Warbird available for XP. However, when I talk about systems depth and about warbirds I mainly talk about the engine simulation. Also here the Hurri is not bad, but I am talking about the engine and its systems being strongly dependent on outside air conditions (temperature, density etc.), the aircraft geometry itself and pilot operation. Problems with oil temp or CHT temperatures, if the pilot does not keep the engine within limits and cool. Realistic engine start-up with a cranking engine which fires not necessarily immediately, depending on outside conditions and pilot operation. You will have wear on the engine and its parts and finally that all systems "communicate" with each other, just like in the real deal. A realistic hydraulic, fuel and electrical system. You get the picture. Again, Nils did a fantastic job, but I haven't seen what I wrote above in depth on any XP warbird. Also authentic and realistic sound is very important. It is a huge player when it comes to immersion and the feeling of being in the aircraft. Sounds should be recorded from the real aicraft when possible and not just the engine sounds. XP has its limitations when it comes to sound, but this can be solved or at least improved by using OpenAL and Nils is doing that now for his BK-117. Also the BK-117 seems to have a lot of system depths, but I can not talk about it since I am no helicopter pilot, really. I just saw the videos of the BK-117 and they look awesome, especially with the new sound engine.

Yes, Nils Hurricane is the best Warbird for X-Plane so far, but it is lacking systems depth as well. Still the best, though, from my point of view. I could imagine that there will be a full blown warbird add-on available for XP10

Hi, I would like to ask you which warbird you would like to see as a high quality and realistic X-Plane add-on. When I mean high quality and realistic, I am not only talking about a great 3D model. I am additionally talking about a great flight model, which is very close to the real flight manual with respect to handling and performance. And I am also talking about a realistic and accurate systems simulation, so that the sim pilot has to operate the aircraft just like the real deal and finally the sound experience, using custom sounds recorded from the real aircraft. If a developer would ask you, what would be your answer?

I would love to see a great Bush Plane... Something like a very nice Piper Super Cub or a DHC-2 Beaver.

Wow, that looks awesome! Sold already Do you have an idea about the release date?

Couldn't agree more! If developers are producing poor products, the customers should know about it. Why should poor products or products with significant flaws get good reviews? Reviews are all over the internet and I use them often, before I buy something. Having reviews is just raising quality in the end and that is what we all want I guess. A review has to be fair, but also be honest. So please keep on making these reviews, and its great to read that you do, at least to XP11.

I would have been nice to know what people think about Classic WWII warbirds (P-51, Me-109, Spitfire, FW190 etc.) Classic Jets (F-86, F-100, T-33. F-104, T-38 etc.)