AV-8B Harrier Thread

Does anybody know if the nozzle stop will be modelled? Couldn't seem to find anything mentioning it.

I saw a video (think it was one of Razbam's) showing the stop being moved with the mouse cursor, so I think it would be a reasonable assumption that it has been modelled.

Does anybody know if the nozzle stop will be modelled? Couldn't seem to find anything mentioning it.

 

It is shown in this documentary as the pilot sets it to 55 degrees before takeoff to prevent the nozzle lever moving any further https://youtu.be/WxzpKtbNKQ0?t=27m59s

The nozzle stop is modeled and functional.

The nozzle stop is modeled and functional.

Thank you very much for the reply.

Great news. :pilotfly:

For Joey45, Are you going to do the Raspberry Ripple on this one, or can you do an RAF Green skin for us?

Hi Zeus67,

I have asked this question elsewhere but not received a response as yet so I will ask it here as it is at the very core of this airframes functionality and original design remit. My original question was as follows:

Could you please let me know if the version you have is capable of landing and taxiing on rough ground without becoming bogged down and unable to move on anything other than aircraft pans, taxiways or runways?

The MP/SP campaign I am working on will rely on this particular aspect of operations. I look forward to hearing back from you. Many thanks.

For Joey45, Are you going to do the Raspberry Ripple on this one, or can you do an RAF Green skin for us?

Ref: the Raspberry Ripple - Yes unless someone dose it first

As for the RAF liveries... Depends IF Razbam do them first or someone else do them.

Otherwise yes.

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Razbam can give me the templates in advance so I can do them................... maybe?????

No one does them better, looking forward to it, and I second that proposal, Thank you.

No one does them better, looking forward to it, and I second that proposal, Thank you.

Hi.

I've just come in the gang today.

As a helicopter guy, I'm excited for this module.

Thank you Razbam. :)

Devrim....right? One of the guys in my squadron was surprised when I told him I had prepurchased it. I said "What? It's kinda like a helicopter!!"

As for the RAF liveries... Depends IF Razbam do them first or someone else do them.

I think I'll have a go at the winter camo they used for arctic training at BDU:

(if we get some nice templates to play with, that is...)

That would make a very nice looking skin.

I'm also a helicopter guy, but this is so unique that I can't walk past it without getting in.

I wouldn't overestimate the helicopter aspect of Harrier. It's a fixed wing aircraft after all. Most of the time, I would say 95% of flight it'll be flown like a normal jet. I see it more as a faster and less armed version of A-10C as it's a CAS platform. That doesn't change the fact that the remaining 5% of time spent on hovering or doing a short TO/landing will be a blast and the experience from helicopters will come handy for it. I expect controling the Harrier when flying in/out of ground effect or in/out of "translational lift" similar to some extend to a helicopter.

I wouldn't overestimate the helicopter aspect of Harrier. It's a fixed wing aircraft after all. Most of the time, I would say 95% of flight it'll be flown like a normal jet. I see it more as a faster and less armed version of A-10C as it's a CAS platform. That doesn't change the fact that the remaining 5% of time spent on hovering or doing a short TO/landing will be a blast and the experience from helicopters will come handy for it. I expect controling the Harrier when flying in/out of ground effect or in/out of "translational lift" similar to some extend to a helicopter.

If you are used to realistic helicopter controls (collective up-down), the muscle memory kills you in the Harrier... :D

I guess starting as a normal jet pilot is easier in the end, than trying to relearn "hover" with a totally different set of controls. ;)

It's definitely going to be different, but the ability to handle and understand the impact of ultra-fine adjustment to maintain a precise hover will most likely be an asset.

It's definitely going to be different, but the ability to handle and understand the impact of ultra-fine adjustment to maintain a precise hover will most likely be an asset.

What happens if you try to use a normal airplane takeoff/landing profile? Does it need to be at least mostly vertical?

What happens if you try to use a normal airplane takeoff/landing profile? Does it need to be at least mostly vertical?

It's capable of conventional takeoff/landing. The main limitation that stands out from reading the manual is that of the brakes; they're designed primarily to accommodate the slower touch down speeds of slow/vertical landings.

Two awesome videos featuring moving map and the NAVFLIR.

Two awesome videos featuring moving map and the NAVFLIR.

 

 

 

 

Fixed the links so the, work in Tapatalk.

Awesome Video btw

Two awesome videos featuring moving map and the NAVFLIR.

Cockpit sounds are amazing.

Hi all, is it worth this module? I'm thinking about buying it in EA, and it's true that the discount is great when compared to the final price, but I have doubts. What do you think?

Thanks.

Well.... you could

A) buy it now and wait for it to exit EA to install it

Or

B) buy it now and wait for it to enter EA and have fun with it while you watch it mature.

on ma mobile

Two awesome videos featuring moving map and the NAVFLIR.

 

 

Thanks for both vids! I am looking forward to see the moving map in action :pilotfly: