hmmm $110 for the whole package Thinking hard about this one. Have VRS done sales in the past?

16 minutes ago, Boomer said:

Also, items like the CVs are not being actively improved.

Chris,

Have you seen the stuff that Simworks is doing with carriers?

 

16 minutes ago, snapshot21 said:

hmmm $110 for the whole package Thinking hard about this one. Have VRS done sales in the past?

$100 for the package (not to quibble, but hey 10 bucks is 10 bucks!).  I don't recall ever seeing a sale.

41 minutes ago, Boomer said:

Only problem is this not a combat simming platform, not even with fsx@war as there is no enemy AI to fight.

Also, items like the CVs are not being actively improved.

Good product but with serious caveats.

You speak the truth, but the carrier ops, air refueling, and drone hunting add a new level of challenge if you're getting bored with hauling rubber dog poop in and out of Hong Kong. Multiplayer for air combat!

28 minutes ago, Boomer said:

Only problem is this not a combat simming platform, not even with fsx@war as there is no enemy AI to fight.

Also, items like the CVs are not being actively improved.

Good product but with serious caveats.

You speak the truth, but the carrier ops, air refueling, and drone hunting add a level of challenge. Multiplayer for air combat!

I'd get the Sim Works Midway class CV-41 & 43 package to go along with the VRS bird & Tac Pack, and there's a up coming AI package from them, so that should be very interesting

4 hours ago, Boomer said:

Only problem is this not a combat simming platform, not even with fsx@war as there is no enemy AI to fight.

Also, items like the CVs are not being actively improved.

Good product but with serious caveats.

That's exactly what I thought before I purchased this. I have every DCS module, but the VRS Superbug and TacPack in P3dv4 has something special that non of the DCS modules have? Exactly what I am not quite sure? Could be flying over my house is a factor?

I spent today making a bombing range at Spadeadam, complete with a SAM nest, which are not to be underestimated (RAF types will know this restricted area base!). I then entered the GPS coordinates into the Mission Module and took off from Lakenheath. Practised a variety of guided munitions  scenarios. A couple of hours later, landed back at Lakenheath and actually felt like I'd just flown the mission for real, instead of that "game" feeling that I get from DCS. Probably just me but as has been said, the sheer volume of study materials to fly the FA 18E combat systems is amazing! They all work!

Some Nimitz class working carriers would be nice. The one that comes with TacPack permits landing but that's it!

I see the Simworks Studios Midway Battle Group  package has configurable aircraft settings, so may be used with any P3dv4 aircraft with a hook and undercarriage. These carriers have rollback after catching  the wire and cat launches with the shoe, so I think that's my next purchase! 

Best regards. 

 

 

I should also mention that I have had the full vrs f18 and tacpack for fsx for years and have also flown it online.   I was also a beta tester for fsx@war.   So I know of what I speak. 

Our best hope for a hardcore Hornet lies with the pending ED F18c.

1 hour ago, charlie130 said:

Some Nimitz class working carriers would be nice. The one that comes with TacPack permits landing but that's it!

you'll find Javier's Nimitz at https://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=141093 and https://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=141077 which includes aicarrier.

harcore superhornet is here and with the F variant hopefully not too far behind.  can't wait.

This is excellent work but stagnant.

5 hours ago, odourboy said:

You speak the truth, but the carrier ops, air refueling, and drone hunting add a level of challenge. Multiplayer for air combat!

Yep. Really. Air to air combat is a rarity with modern warfare. At least TacPack provides vessels and ground installations that fire at your aircraft. That's something. And then there's multiplayer.

13 hours ago, bills511 said:

It works fine in P3D v4. I use the add-on.xml method. Also use aicarriers.

Does it work fully?  Even the advanced features?

If you look at this   http://www.glowingheat.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=160    link it says:

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"Basically the Advanced Feature files -- RFN_CarrierGauge.dll and DSD_Sound_Gauge.gau -- are 32-bit files and fail to load in a 64-bit application. The result it that none of the Advanced features work."

 

12 hours ago, Boomer said:

Only problem is this not a combat simming platform, not even with fsx@war as there is no enemy AI to fight.

Also, items like the CVs are not being actively improved.

Good product but with serious caveats.

Agreed.

It is a superb simulation if you want to learn the complex systems of the Hornet (I have flown the Hornet in real life).

I am waiting for the DCS World F-18 to become available.  It looks like they are doing it correctly so far, so shaping up to be a great module.

I purchased P3D v4 Professional as on a strict reading of the EULA I could prove if ever required the “intent” of Professional.

However it seems that VRS Superbug is only compatible with “Academic”.

So for those in the know, does this mean if you have a Professional license you can’t use this? My reading is I can’t unless I contact “Sales” and pay some type of extraordinary price?

This is the first time I have come across this type of policy?

Regards,

Mark

Buy and install the Academic version but keep your professional license for integrity's sake.