@DerekSP
I have a Canon PowerShot SX530. It has more zoom power and clarification than my telescope (supposedly a space telescope). Its incredible how far camera technology has come. On the telescope the moon is more of a blur but with my Canon I can take crystal clear pictures of the moon with it's craters. I was even able to take pictures of the sun last summer during fire season when it was hazy and the sun was blood-red at sunset and I could look straight at it without being blinded. I should probably share some of my nature shots.
I used these templates, and then opened them in paint.NET and edited them in there. I added a new layer to paint sort of "under" the picture that way I don't paint over it, like all the features, shine, and shadows are still there.
Oh also the 737's are actually supposed to be 300/400/500 models that are used, but I didn't find any good templates for the 737 classic series so I used a 737-700. I should have probably edited out the winglets.
That was definitely a KC-135. And the "fake 737 MAX" was just a regular 737NG. I think from 2016 Boeing gave the option for scimitar wingtips which are manufacture by local Aviation Partners which makes fuel efficient winglets for various aircraft such as business jets and recently the 737NG. The 737 MAX is the one that comes with the scimitar wing tips as a standard. Just FYI.
@Texasfam04
So get this, I raced your older Texas Racer from the Indy Air Race last year and it runs 100% perfectly clean and it doesn't enter a spin at the start of The Dragon. However it gets 2:43, much slower than your TR-2. However it doesn't spin so its either submit your older Texas Racer or try fixing the spin-start issue with the TR-2.
@Texasfam04
I am happy to inform you that it runs PERFECT. It got all rings and 2:19. It clears the pyramid easily. However it has one big flaw: At the start it goes into a spin. I noticed its because of the huge amounts of power at the low starting speed and the AI wants to pull up. However I noticed if you cut the power and let the airplane glide to 130mph minimum, and then firewall the throttle to 100%, the AI flies the airplane just fine. So it seems the AI doesnt like all that power at a low starting speed. If you could some how delay full power until it gets to 130mph you would have a perfect air racer.
Its definitely an adrenaline rush! But it seems no racer is safe from the first part of the race - the dreaded pyramid. For sure this will be the winner if it wasn't for the pyramid. This is gonna be a shear-luck race. Whoever makes it through the pyramid safely will for the most part be the automatic winner, unless both racers dueling happen to make is safely through the pyramid.
@Chancey21
Yea I know. SR-71 pilots are often referred to "sled drivers". Have you heard of Brian Shul's book Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet?
@Sgtk
Np, thanks for building one of my favorite kitplanes!
ADD MEH
SHATTAP AND TEK MUH MONEE!!!11!!!!!!1!
@Strikefighter04
Thanks for upvoting this old timer!
@Strikefighter04
Here is the P1B Duster (crop dusting variant).
The P1B is far better suited for crop dusting than the P3. The P3's only advantage was it had a bigger tank.
The Helio Courier is a pretty rare bird.
@Jetpackturtle
Ah damn man I need to get me one of those!
@JED
Looks badass. That's some great visibility out of that cockpit.
Why might this be your last build?
@DerekSP
Awesome. I would like to get a long-distance camera like the P900, but I'm fine with my PowerShot at the moment.
@DerekSP
I have a Canon PowerShot SX530. It has more zoom power and clarification than my telescope (supposedly a space telescope). Its incredible how far camera technology has come. On the telescope the moon is more of a blur but with my Canon I can take crystal clear pictures of the moon with it's craters. I was even able to take pictures of the sun last summer during fire season when it was hazy and the sun was blood-red at sunset and I could look straight at it without being blinded. I should probably share some of my nature shots.
Seems like this is all for jet-age aircraft, which I'm not at yet.
jk
But in all seriousness the first thing I thought when I saw that was it had to be an APU contrail. Nice catch, that is pretty rare.
ITS ALL A LIE!!! YOUR A DISINFORMATION AGENT TRYING TO COVER UP THE TRUTH ABOUT CHEMTRAILSS!!!!!1!!
Is this the same Cobra from GI Joe?
I used these templates, and then opened them in paint.NET and edited them in there. I added a new layer to paint sort of "under" the picture that way I don't paint over it, like all the features, shine, and shadows are still there.
@Strikefighter04
Mountain Air is another Virtual Airline for FSX/VATSIM. So no, Mountain Air is not a real-world airline.
Oh also the 737's are actually supposed to be 300/400/500 models that are used, but I didn't find any good templates for the 737 classic series so I used a 737-700. I should have probably edited out the winglets.
TAG MEH PLEZ
Sweet!
I'd enter but I'm not in the jet age yet. So many good challenges recently but they don't line up with my canon. Oh well.
That's some neat drawing skills.
@WNP78 0
Well I'm stupid. Thanks I didn't see that initially.
@SkylineAero
Thank you!
@LegnaK
Np another spectacular design, especially that inlet!
@TulIy2001
As TulIy2001 tries to relive the days when he wasn't a mod...
With parts health, does anyone know what value the parts are set at default? Is it 1 or something like 50?
That was definitely a KC-135. And the "fake 737 MAX" was just a regular 737NG. I think from 2016 Boeing gave the option for scimitar wingtips which are manufacture by local Aviation Partners which makes fuel efficient winglets for various aircraft such as business jets and recently the 737NG. The 737 MAX is the one that comes with the scimitar wing tips as a standard. Just FYI.
@FastDan
Thanks! You too (If you are participating).
@hopotumon
Oh this one? Then I assume the Red Dragon is for the tournament?
Crap this thing is fast! Definitely the winner in this race. Looks like I'm fighting for 2nd or 3rd now lol.
@FENRIRpapapa
No problem this is a very neat VTOL aircraft.
I'd love to see this game and its backstory.
This paper plane glides very well! Love you paper plane builds!
I really love the whole part nudging technique. I'll have to try that on my next build.
@Texasfam04
So get this, I raced your older Texas Racer from the Indy Air Race last year and it runs 100% perfectly clean and it doesn't enter a spin at the start of The Dragon. However it gets 2:43, much slower than your TR-2. However it doesn't spin so its either submit your older Texas Racer or try fixing the spin-start issue with the TR-2.
@Texasfam04
I am happy to inform you that it runs PERFECT. It got all rings and 2:19. It clears the pyramid easily. However it has one big flaw: At the start it goes into a spin. I noticed its because of the huge amounts of power at the low starting speed and the AI wants to pull up. However I noticed if you cut the power and let the airplane glide to 130mph minimum, and then firewall the throttle to 100%, the AI flies the airplane just fine. So it seems the AI doesnt like all that power at a low starting speed. If you could some how delay full power until it gets to 130mph you would have a perfect air racer.
@EliteArsenals24
Oh ok.
Its definitely an adrenaline rush! But it seems no racer is safe from the first part of the race - the dreaded pyramid. For sure this will be the winner if it wasn't for the pyramid. This is gonna be a shear-luck race. Whoever makes it through the pyramid safely will for the most part be the automatic winner, unless both racers dueling happen to make is safely through the pyramid.
@Chancey21
I'll give it a whirl.
@Chancey21
Oh ok, makes more sense.
@Chancey21
Cool!
This race is gonna be a shear-luck race. Whoever gets through the pyramid safely is the automatic winner in a match.
@Chancey21
Ah, ok.
@Chancey21
Yea I know. SR-71 pilots are often referred to "sled drivers". Have you heard of Brian Shul's book Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet?
Wait ONE part??? HOW??
@ZeDaru57
An actual virtual cockpit in a well-done plane under 200 parts. Its a pretty rare sight.
@ZeDaru57
Np this is a wonderful build! Its got a ton of detail while remaining incredibly simple.
@Texasfam04
Thanks. I doubt it will win because of the stupid pyramid. But yea I'm surprised too it was Maywar again.
@CRJ900Pilot
Thanks for the compliment!