Nick C 110 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Great find Coop, splendid quality as well, even in full screen mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops 0 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Quality isn't as good here but some good detail on engine startup, stabilisers and landing gear operation. Also a distant touch and go (if thats what you would call it) on water. Coops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCDesigns 2 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hi ! Just remember that not everyone has the equipment to handle VC very well or use of several monitor favors in some cases use of 2d. So maintaining both a VC and a 2d will give the users a broader range of options and probably give you a broader cutomer-base as well. ... and not any "negatives" in any reviews for missing a 2d cockpit. Those who do not want to use 2D dont need too.. Regards Bernt Seeing as Aerosoft tends to strive for the highest poly count (see detail) in their designs I doubt that low end users are taken into account anyway. If you can't handle a VC only then the model itself might be too much for your system with their design standards, just an observation. Not having a 2D isn't a negative for everyone, so it would depend on the person doing the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snave 466 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 A year ago I would have scratched the Cat off my `must buy` list for daring to suggest no 2d panel. :? However, Track IR, the RealAir aircraft, and the Shockwave approach with their fighters and the new Heinkel He219 have shown me quite clearly that pop-ups serve just as well, and the concentration should be on the VC. I have, in fact, completed a total volte face on the issue of the best way to present panels! :wink: Remember too, that the VC offers animation options not available in 2d - splash effects and aircraft animations that all serve to enhance realism, but to achieve that really demands that resources be saved elsewhere - and the 2d gets my vote for the saving - pop ups or minimalist 2d will do just fine for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kofi 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi ! Just remember that not everyone has the equipment to handle VC very well or use of several monitor favors in some cases use of 2d. So maintaining both a VC and a 2d will give the users a broader range of options and probably give you a broader cutomer-base as well. ... and not any "negatives" in any reviews for missing a 2d cockpit. Those who do not want to use 2D dont need too.. Regards Bernt A lot of the vc performance is in HOW it is built....There are aircraft out there that have amazing virtual cockpits with very little impact on FPS....and yet there are still others that have a huge effect on FPS.... My personal experiences tell me it's how the v/c is built that decides FPS...not just it being a v/c.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaVas 0 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I rarely ever use a 2D panel unless the gauges are unreadable, but as it stands I can definitely live without 2D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage 0 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Just remember stating that it will be without a 2D panel, so 2D panel lovers don't make the mistake and buy it :wink: Personally, I think it's selfish to spend so many hours to create a VC and not add a 2D panel (which is easier) for the people who use it. And believe me, they are many 8) Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebo 9 Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hi Mathijs, Great plane with a good amount of detail - actually like all your planes. A good panel and interior and a paintkit is definitely a must. As a certain actor once said: "Go ahead and make my day..." Regards Eberhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Holland 50 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Are there already new screenshots of this aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgkane 0 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hi Mathijs, Any updates on the Cat :-) I'm very much looking forward to it's release... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted April 28, 2006 Author Aerosoft Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hi Mathijs, Any updates on the Cat :-) I'm very much looking forward to it's release... Well, we will start the beta on June 1st. That shouls say something. I will also gather some images. Really looks good, the major problems is hitting the devs hard enough to avoid going overboard on polygons. It will be a heavy aircraft on FS for sure as we'll go as far as Fs will handle in size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgkane 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thank you for the update Mathijs!! Very much appreciated :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elljay 0 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Maybe this is a bit late, but there is a very practical article on flying the Cat in the June 2005 issue no. 217 of 'Australian Aviation' published by Phantom Media Pty Ltd (www.ausaviation.com.au). The author was Bob Grimstead and the aircraft was (is?) operated by the Catalina Club of New Zealand Inc. (www.catalina.org.nz) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C 110 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, we will start the beta on June 1st. That shouls say something. I will also gather some images. Really looks good, the major problems is hitting the devs hard enough to avoid going overboard on polygons. It will be a heavy aircraft on FS for sure as we'll go as far as Fs will handle in size. If it's going to be this heavy then I don't care about the cost, a new computer is the way forward for me. I've decided to purchase a "PC" in keeping with the time, so an order has been placed for a Colossus. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_computer Now I just need to employ a builder to house it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahawk09 0 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hey all. So looking forward to adding this to my collection. keep up the great work guy's. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kihew 148 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Looking forward to release time. I want to ask how is the development going without sounding eager and suffering from "are-we-there-yet"-itis but I'm afraid I can't do that lol.. Rui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted June 7, 2006 Author Aerosoft Share Posted June 7, 2006 Looking forward to release time. I want to ask how is the development going without sounding eager and suffering from "are-we-there-yet"-itis but I'm afraid I can't do that lol.. Rui beta starts in 6 days... 14 days behind schedule, but on a dev time of 10 months I am not complaining... Release is scheduled 12 seconds after most issues (it's silly to write 'ALL issues' these days, you customers always find more then we could even hope to find) found in the beta are solved. I am getting better shots of all models this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kihew 148 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thanks Mathjis and I was not pushing, only very curious . I will be buying it when it's out of the Hangar. Cheers Rui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Holland 50 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 That sounds good Mathijs. I`am looking forward to see the new screenshots. Grtz, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GautamA 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 The initial screenshots look great! Has there been any updates on theis yet? Mabey some more screenshots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
João Pinto 23 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I read that Cat's Beta testing is about to begin. The Beta testers will be glad to post some more pics when they're working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kihew 148 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 That's great, looking forward to it. Rui Laureano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Aerosoft Share Posted June 27, 2006 The shots show a bit of a strange version with elements of different types (and the pilot is being exchanged), but the level of detail should be pretty clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinFlyer 8 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Very nice, I like it. Did beta already start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Aerosoft Share Posted June 27, 2006 Very nice, I like it. Did beta already start? No, and I am as upset as you about that... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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