RE: the Wilco Harrier Review

[wingclip 2]

I just want to say that your review regarding the Wilco Harrier was spot on! I also feel that one of the most unfortunate points of Wilco is their Support system. I must say that I've received a response to my support requests 97% of the time but it would come when I've all but completely forgotten that I even contacted them. I just don't believe they can be so 'large and busy' that they need 3 weeks or more to "review" the question after the submission has been placed.

 

 

One more thing; In your "What's wrong with this picture" game, you overlooked the fact that the compass is mismarked as well as backwards. They have the 150 degree mark labeled "250". In fact, I thought that was the 'answer' to the screen shot until I read the paragraph below it.

 

 

I recently purchased the Razbam Harrier and must say that it seems much more consistent with what I've read about the Harrier and its FD. However, Razbam's sound file will drive you mad if your in the cockpit! I just don't believe that the real thing sounded that terrible, (very high whining pitch), and if it did, those poor pilots are probably all insane by now.

 

 

That said, if you haven't already, check it out. It's really some top quality work. I have a freeware sound file that I found in FlyawaySim for the Harrier and plan to replace the Razbam sound file with it. Even if it's not as precise as the Razbam's files when outside the cockpit, I'll still be happy if the insane whining is ommitted within the cockpit. Then I can resume learning what to do with all those buttons!! lol

Rich

[Sponge 74]

In real life pilots wear helmets that take away most of the engine sounds.

[wingclip 2]

True... I totally forgot about that.

[Busterbvi 3]

Try the UKMIL Harrier freeware soundpack, Spot on I think.

[wingclip 2]

Thanks! I'll 'Google it' now. I haven't tried the pack I've downloaded yet but I hadn't seen any endorsements for it either. That makes the UKMIL sound pack my first try, lol.

[wingclip 2]

Well... I hit every UKMIL link that even remotely had an inference to the Harrier and it seems that the only way I may be able to get that sound package is to download and install the UKMIL Harrier.

 

 

I thought I was just a click away from a sound package for it and I registered with UKMIL in order to obtain it. But even though I used my AOL payware account, I never received that final authorization link, (which was to be sent to my email), that the instructions spoke of. I checked the spam folders as well so maybe they need more time to look over the registration or something.

 

I'll keep an eye out for any incoming email from my AOL account, (I typically use my Gmail), and if they send me the authorization link, I'll try to get back to the spot where I thought offered the sound package only.

 

[Busterbvi 3]

UKMIL dont accept AOL, Hotmail, Gmail type accounts, they had a lot of problems with hacking.  Cant remember what the procedure is but you can email The Gaffer at admin@ukmil.org.uk, and  I am sure he will assist you.

 

It may be that the Harrier and or the sound pack may be available to members only ?

 

Hope this helps.

[wingclip 2]

Thanks for telling me that Busterbvi, I had read the registration instructions and they did say that they would not accept email accounts that were free to the public, (such as Hotmail, Gmail, etc), they didn't list AOL. But my AOL account is a payware account which is why I used it.

 

 

That said, it would seem you're right and they don't accept AOL either because I never did get an authorization link. I'll use that link you posted for me, (Thanks again!), and see if I can get through.

 

 

You know, I never did try to download the package without registering because the info on that same page stated something about needing to be registered to download any of the freeware offered. But I may have misinterpreted the statement, (I don't remember the exact way it was put).

 

 

I'll check again and if I have to be registered, I'll contact them via that link.

 

Rich